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Rear windscreen wiper

Last post by willpom « 05 May 2014, 18:39
Replies: 7
by johnfevs » 26 Jan 2014, 21:29

I don't have a rear windscreen wiper on my van. It's a 1980 air cooled with a 2.0 cu engine.
Would it have had one originally ??
Is it possible to...

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Last post by willpom
05 May 2014, 18:39
Vinyl stickers for exterior

Last post by ELVIS « 05 May 2014, 17:32
Replies: 1
by beccalou72 » 05 May 2014, 17:25

Hi,

We are repainting Dora (eventually), so we've taken all the exterior stickers off.

We're not bothered about the stripes down the side, but...

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Last post by ELVIS
05 May 2014, 17:32
Alternative to rubber mats for cab steps

Last post by thecyrusvirus « 03 May 2014, 17:08
Replies: 25
by thecyrusvirus » 01 May 2014, 07:09
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Whilst waiting for my new angle grinder to turn up I have been looking at alternatives for the rubber mats on the cab door step.

I don't want holes...
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Last post by thecyrusvirus
03 May 2014, 17:08
Method of fitting new side window and rubber?

Last post by MOLLYTHEVIKING « 02 May 2014, 21:35
Replies: 13
by MOLLYTHEVIKING » 02 May 2014, 13:33

Hi Guys,

I need to re-fit one of my side windows with a new rubber this weekend. The question is, is there a knack to doing it? I have been given...

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Last post by MOLLYTHEVIKING
02 May 2014, 21:35
Removing seat runners

Last post by sciroccotune « 01 May 2014, 19:17
Replies: 6
by sciroccotune » 24 Apr 2014, 18:46

Hi guys, the vans out of the unit so that means time to get stuck into a few things before I go away in it.

One of those things is new fancy seats...

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Last post by sciroccotune
01 May 2014, 19:17
late sliding door roller replacement

Last post by itchyfeet « 01 May 2014, 17:22
Replies: 9
by itchyfeet » 29 Apr 2014, 17:44

Tonydata on here poped round last week and as he was about to leave his sliding door fell off
Ok typical broken roller, luckily I had a old spare, in...

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Last post by itchyfeet
01 May 2014, 17:22
Decals

Last post by Jakemate « 01 May 2014, 11:03
Replies: 3
by Jakemate » 01 May 2014, 08:31

I'm looking for a full decal set for my 1989 california hitop, anyone know a good place ?
Also the westfalia stickers on the front and back of the...

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Last post by Jakemate
01 May 2014, 11:03
JK Window Seals.

Last post by CovKid « 01 May 2014, 09:39
Replies: 8
by evo12c » 30 Apr 2014, 21:12

Hi Guys, i am currently restoring my T25, after paint I have bought a complete set of window seal from JK. I have fitted many screens on other...

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Last post by CovKid
01 May 2014, 09:39
Respray / bodywork recommendation

Last post by ghost123uk « 01 May 2014, 09:10
Replies: 12
by vaguelyfamiliar » 28 Apr 2014, 12:54

Afternoon all, we've decided our van needs a little TLC in the bodywork department; there is no major rust and everything (except one of the rear...

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Last post by ghost123uk
01 May 2014, 09:10
Westfalia joker door cards

Last post by pirate-pete « 30 Apr 2014, 20:18
Replies: 3
by mrbodly » 29 Apr 2014, 22:53

Hi All

I have a 1982 Westfalia Joker, Ivory Beige. The sliding door and rear door have been carpeted and I would like to return them to original...

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Last post by pirate-pete
30 Apr 2014, 20:18
Help needed with window winder mechanism

Last post by danmetallic « 30 Apr 2014, 13:49
Replies: 3
by danmetallic » 30 Apr 2014, 13:06

Basically just trying to reattach the guide tube for the threaded rod to the back of the winder. Not sure how get it to slide back on as the tubing...

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Last post by danmetallic
30 Apr 2014, 13:49
what paint for my roof

Last post by Dazco « 30 Apr 2014, 10:43
Replies: 5
by Bigjoey0 » 28 Apr 2014, 21:58

Hi fellows

Got a westy and want to repaint the roof. Fibreglass roof. What paint would you recommend? Need something with flex. Cheers

Jo and...

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Last post by Dazco
30 Apr 2014, 10:43
Rust advice required

Last post by JamesKT25 « 29 Apr 2014, 18:34
Replies: 20
by Tobyt25 » 10 Apr 2014, 15:19
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Last year i made the mistake of buying a newly painted camper. No rust and good bodywork.....or so i thought. Now the cowboy i bought it from kindly...
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Last post by JamesKT25
29 Apr 2014, 18:34
Driving with rusty bumpstop

Last post by CovKid « 29 Apr 2014, 13:27
Replies: 8
by chrisevans » 25 Apr 2014, 13:15

The offside bumpstop has almost rotted through. is it safe to drive for a short distance with it in this state (I was thinking to the garage to get...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Apr 2014, 13:27
Why do some panel vans have extra vents on the last panel ?

Last post by eiret25 « 29 Apr 2014, 12:34
Replies: 5
by sternal » 28 Apr 2014, 21:22

Pictures taken from google

I was wondering why some panel vans have extra vents on the last panel ?

With vents

Without vents

Many thanks :ok

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Last post by eiret25
29 Apr 2014, 12:34
Bluebird Rock and Roll Fitting

Last post by Cruz « 29 Apr 2014, 11:11
Replies: 17
by yetihair » 17 Feb 2014, 23:21
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Hello all,
Just trying to fit a full width Bluebird rock and roll into our van and like most people who have fitted a bluebird rock and roll...
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Last post by Cruz
29 Apr 2014, 11:11
Trim for R&R bed legs to sit on

Last post by poshbuggers « 28 Apr 2014, 20:58
Replies: 5
by garry247 » 26 Apr 2014, 08:09

Have made an R&R bed using JK hinges, however the metal supports are denting the bottom front piece of ply they rest on. Is there a Trim I can get...

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Last post by poshbuggers
28 Apr 2014, 20:58
Komet decals

Last post by Paul1973 « 28 Apr 2014, 15:30
Replies: 3
by Paul1973 » 23 Apr 2014, 20:54

Does anyone know where to get decals for 89 Autohomes Komet? It's beige!! Freshly bought, this is my first post. Also looking for a mechanic to...

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Last post by Paul1973
28 Apr 2014, 15:30
Side door slightly opening on bumps (T25)

Last post by CovKid « 27 Apr 2014, 07:28
Replies: 3
by helcat » 25 Apr 2014, 12:36

Hi,

My 1990 T25 multivan is all coming together but I have this niggly problem with the side door.

When I go over bumps it opens slighlty, not...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Apr 2014, 07:28
Changing pop top for hard top

Last post by pmoc_2001 « 26 Apr 2014, 20:52
Replies: 10
by Dirty_Berty » 20 Apr 2014, 16:46

Hi
Could any one tell me how hard it would be to swap my pop top for a hard top on my 1980 T25 Devon

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Last post by pmoc_2001
26 Apr 2014, 20:52
Decals

Last post by dbz864 « 26 Apr 2014, 19:51
Replies: 1
by Burtybassett » 25 Apr 2014, 10:57

Hi,

Where can I find decals stickers for a T25 (T3) 1989 Karisma 2 Hightop please.
At some point the bodywork will need a lift and it would be nice...

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Last post by dbz864
26 Apr 2014, 19:51
Resealing High Top Roof

Last post by Bonfireboy « 25 Apr 2014, 19:52
Replies: 13
by oddnumber » 17 Apr 2014, 09:09

Morning chaps, hope you're all well.

I'm wondering what's best to use to reseal the join where the fibreglass hightop meets the original roof, and...

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Last post by Bonfireboy
25 Apr 2014, 19:52
rivet size

Last post by CovKid « 25 Apr 2014, 16:49
Replies: 1
by dave lfc » 23 Apr 2014, 15:11

hi everyone I have just removed my accelerator pedal by drilling the rivets out.it has now left two 6mm holes so I was wondering what size rivets to...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Apr 2014, 16:49
Decals for t25

Last post by shaky « 25 Apr 2014, 10:50
Replies: 1
by BryntheBrick » 24 Apr 2014, 10:43

Hi, My T25 Malibu has had a respray and the bottom half looks a little too plain. Thought of putting VW Roundals on sliding door but with some...

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Last post by shaky
25 Apr 2014, 10:50
Hightop sealant removal

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Apr 2014, 21:03
Replies: 2
by GrahamL » 24 Apr 2014, 17:34

Hi,
I have searched this forum, but are there any new / better ways in which to extract the sealant used in the gutters to seal and fix a high top...

2 Replies

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Apr 2014, 21:03
Cordless roller blinds

Last post by slippy8v « 24 Apr 2014, 18:37
Replies: 2
by JimmyT25 » 24 Apr 2014, 16:51

Hi

I'm wondering if there is anywhere where I can get some roller blinds to cover the windows in the back (4 rear and tailgate window) of my van?...

2 Replies

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Last post by slippy8v
24 Apr 2014, 18:37
Original furniture fitting

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Apr 2014, 19:45
Replies: 1
by Monarch » 20 Apr 2014, 14:12

I am trying to fit the original furniture in my T25. I cannot get hold of any plans is there someone who can help me out.

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Apr 2014, 19:45
komet help

Last post by arusty67 « 23 Apr 2014, 19:01
Replies: 2
by arusty67 » 21 Apr 2014, 07:35

Hello everyone I am restoring an e reg komet and need a set of early decals the large brown and orange variety anyone got any ideas where I can get...

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Last post by arusty67
23 Apr 2014, 19:01
Grill Badge 83 Watercooled

Last post by cappsy « 23 Apr 2014, 14:02

by cappsy » 23 Apr 2014, 14:02

Hi folks,
Looking for a front grill badge (VW) for my 83 Watercooled and cant seem to locate one anywhere.
It has the single round headlights and the...

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Last post by cappsy
23 Apr 2014, 14:02
Green Luna Camper Project!

Last post by pmoc_2001 « 22 Apr 2014, 16:35
Replies: 124
by pmoc_2001 » 09 May 2011, 20:39
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Hello All,

Complete beginner here, who has just bought an old green camper from a neighbor. He upgraded to a Merc camper. The Van has been standing...
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Last post by pmoc_2001
22 Apr 2014, 16:35
Pop up side door

Last post by cr9ig « 21 Apr 2014, 17:50

by cr9ig » 21 Apr 2014, 17:50

Hi Folks,

I've started tidying the bodywork of my van, I bought it as a resto project some time ago but as usual family & work life got in the way...

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Last post by cr9ig
21 Apr 2014, 17:50
Sandblast, dip or good ol' run down!?

Last post by chuggers72 « 21 Apr 2014, 08:30
Replies: 2
by chuggers72 » 20 Apr 2014, 20:50

I've got a question regarding paint.

I have picked up a tailgate to replace my rusty old knackered one - its been handpainted and I want to prep it...

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Last post by chuggers72
21 Apr 2014, 08:30
found some rot

Last post by Plasticman « 20 Apr 2014, 22:11
Replies: 1
by si&helen cali89 » 20 Apr 2014, 17:29

just been looking underneath my bus and found some rot that needs some attention its the rear panels underneath either side of the engine bay can i...

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Last post by Plasticman
20 Apr 2014, 22:11
Side window glass

Last post by Lianne « 20 Apr 2014, 21:40
Replies: 5
by Berthafunbus » 14 Apr 2014, 15:30

Hi, I'm after two side windows for our panelvan. One fixed for the sliding door and a slider for the other side. Are there any companies that sell...

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Last post by Lianne
20 Apr 2014, 21:40
seat covers, tie on or Velcro

Last post by vandad « 19 Apr 2014, 22:09
Replies: 2
by vandad » 17 Apr 2014, 23:16

Hello, does anyone gave a good source of slip on seat covers please? Our interior is v. Grey and we would like to brighten it up .
Thanks Vandad.

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Last post by vandad
19 Apr 2014, 22:09
Suspension Component mounting prescribed area is excessiv...

Last post by CovKid « 19 Apr 2014, 17:11
Replies: 18
by maslan » 12 Apr 2014, 17:20
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Hello

MOT fail last year and just getting to it now.... HOPEFULLY in time for the summer :D

I have had a local welder come and go through it for me...
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Last post by CovKid
19 Apr 2014, 17:11
What to prime and paint door dandles with?

Last post by waltraud « 19 Apr 2014, 13:08
Replies: 2
by waltraud » 19 Apr 2014, 12:38

83 camper.
Ive painted my front and sliding door handles before with a satin/matt spray but its flaking off and j assume as they are moulded alloy...

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Last post by waltraud
19 Apr 2014, 13:08
Schofields window repair sections

Last post by fidget « 19 Apr 2014, 08:44
Replies: 16
by fidget » 12 Apr 2014, 18:47
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Hi all

The final push to finish my van has begun , so Im starting to repair my sliding door now. Anybody had any experience with these sections...
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Last post by fidget
19 Apr 2014, 08:44
Preparing seams and panels for respraying?

Last post by faggie « 18 Apr 2014, 21:36
Replies: 11
by MOLLYTHEVIKING » 10 Apr 2014, 08:40

Hi Guys,

I have had a quick search for answers but hoping someone can help with some specific questions that I have regarding my camper. I've...

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Last post by faggie
18 Apr 2014, 21:36
seats (again)

Last post by fidget « 18 Apr 2014, 19:12
Replies: 1
by slamdunk » 18 Apr 2014, 18:41

I have been offered a pair of mint MX5 seats. Has anyone fitted these to their van? They look very low profile so getting feet on the pedals...

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Last post by fidget
18 Apr 2014, 19:12
Widearching the Syncro

Last post by poshbuggers « 18 Apr 2014, 17:41
Replies: 13
by poshbuggers » 17 Apr 2014, 13:15

OK, I am ready for a flaming, ribbing or ridiculing here. It's pretty inevitable and I don't care because despite the misgivings of others I really...

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Last post by poshbuggers
18 Apr 2014, 17:41
Wooden floor rot

Last post by CovKid « 17 Apr 2014, 20:30
Replies: 1
by oddnumber » 17 Apr 2014, 16:55

Right then, was having a prod and poke under the laminate flooring today, I came across a rotten area of wooden floor directly behind and between the...

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Last post by CovKid
17 Apr 2014, 20:30
Help request: removal of dash lower centre panel

Last post by chuggers72 « 17 Apr 2014, 19:03
Replies: 12
by Johnt25 » 04 Sep 2013, 13:47

Hi All,

Trying to get the front carpets out of our Westie, which are one piece (across the middle).

It has the (optional?) heater tunnel taking...

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Last post by chuggers72
17 Apr 2014, 19:03
Dash renovation

Last post by NicBeeee « 17 Apr 2014, 08:13
Replies: 2
by NicBeeee » 17 Apr 2014, 07:21

Hi,

Could someone tell me what the perforations on the centre top of the dash are for, I am thinking that it is to assist with airflow for the...

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Last post by NicBeeee
17 Apr 2014, 08:13
Sliding Door rollers

Last post by Plasticman « 17 Apr 2014, 00:29
Replies: 1
by garyd » 16 Apr 2014, 19:59

On a late model sliding door, the lower front mount has two rollers. The lower, vertical, roller carries the weight of the door while the upper...

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Last post by Plasticman
17 Apr 2014, 00:29
Bad News from the MOT

Last post by waltraud « 16 Apr 2014, 22:11
Replies: 14
by isaune » 01 Apr 2014, 15:10

Hello chaps

Starsky failed his MOT this morning on two main points:-

1) Some welding is needed around the off side rear jacking point (only maybe...

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Last post by waltraud
16 Apr 2014, 22:11
autosleeper rear seat backrest

Last post by scottbott « 15 Apr 2014, 21:59
Replies: 3
by scottbott » 14 Apr 2014, 21:00

anyone with a photo of the catch for locking in the seat back rest as originally fitted by autosleeper?,mine is a couple of crappy fittings like...

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Last post by scottbott
15 Apr 2014, 21:59
t25 rust bucket

Last post by Bikerboy53 « 15 Apr 2014, 20:54
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by Bikerboy53 » 08 Apr 2014, 10:34

I aquired this 1986 1.6 d camper, or should I say once was a camper. I have been working 8n the engine and electrics since I got her in october. The...

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Last post by Bikerboy53
15 Apr 2014, 20:54
seatbelt stalk

Last post by dave lfc « 15 Apr 2014, 13:20

by dave lfc » 15 Apr 2014, 13:20

hi everyone just took my double seat out of my panel van and changed it to a single.anyway does anyone know if a seatbelt stalk from another type of...

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Last post by dave lfc
15 Apr 2014, 13:20
fitting seals and trim

Last post by colouredFunk « 15 Apr 2014, 09:42

by colouredFunk » 15 Apr 2014, 09:42

Hey all,

What is the best stuff to stick/fit door seals back and plastic trim for the gutter?

Thanks

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15 Apr 2014, 09:42

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