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Front washer bottle?

Last post by Almightytomo « 12 Aug 2012, 13:07
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by Almightytomo » 03 Aug 2012, 22:28

No not the usual, where is the filler located question.

Bought a California this week and was just getting to know it and doing a weekly service...

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Last post by Almightytomo
12 Aug 2012, 13:07
Both cab windows struggling to open!

Last post by Plasticman « 10 Aug 2012, 22:58
Replies: 8
by Lynne » 09 Aug 2012, 18:41

This is odd. Cab windows have both opened fine since we had the van. Husband has changed front speakers today and now both windows crank open...

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Last post by Plasticman
10 Aug 2012, 22:58
Sliding window above cooker jammed

Last post by Lynne « 10 Aug 2012, 14:43
Replies: 2
by Lynne » 10 Aug 2012, 14:30

Is there a simple way of releasing the jammed sliding window above cooker or will it cause more damage? I'm not too bothered about it but we are on...

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Last post by Lynne
10 Aug 2012, 14:43
sliding door lock mechanism weirdness

Last post by Cruz « 10 Aug 2012, 07:32
Replies: 3
by rainman » 07 Aug 2012, 21:10

My sliding door wouldn't open from the outside so I took the front mechanism off to have a look and a broken bit fell out. I put it back together and...

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Last post by Cruz
10 Aug 2012, 07:32
wanted a very good bodyshop/ sprayer in Glos area

Last post by jason k « 09 Aug 2012, 19:41
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by Pilks » 09 Aug 2012, 15:34

Hi folks
Does anyone have any recommended body shops who could do some welding and sparying on the van, im having it done bit by bit , but the...

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Last post by jason k
09 Aug 2012, 19:41
Bolt for rear suspension

Last post by bowesy « 09 Aug 2012, 19:13
Replies: 3
by bowesy » 09 Aug 2012, 14:34

Im trying to take the rear suspension trailing arm off my van but I can't loosen the bolt that sits on the outside I have undone the inner one I've...

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Last post by bowesy
09 Aug 2012, 19:13
Chrome ad ons??

Last post by I_M « 09 Aug 2012, 18:38
Replies: 10
by Charliesbunnies » 06 Aug 2012, 15:46

Hi Guys

So i'm getting ahead of myself here as we havent even started on getting the outside in a fit state... BUT, we would like chrome wing...

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Last post by I_M
09 Aug 2012, 18:38
New aeriel

Last post by Plasticman « 08 Aug 2012, 18:53
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by Dazco » 02 Aug 2012, 13:02
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when i was welding Jambo up i decided to do away with the front pillar mounted ariel as there was a good deal of rust around the mounting holes.
Ive...
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Last post by Plasticman
08 Aug 2012, 18:53
T5 front double seat?

Last post by I_M « 07 Aug 2012, 21:27
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by JNW » 27 Jul 2012, 12:47

Hi
I thinking it would be nice to have all three of us sitting up front for our next big trip. I've seen a lot of T5 double front seats on the bay of...

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Last post by I_M
07 Aug 2012, 21:27
Build thread

Last post by tetleysid « 07 Aug 2012, 13:56
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by andyb » 12 Jul 2012, 09:43

Hi

I like looking at other folks builds so thought I should make the effort and put some stuff up.

I bought the van last September

so its...

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Last post by tetleysid
07 Aug 2012, 13:56
protecting pop up top

Last post by Wookster « 07 Aug 2012, 00:28
Replies: 5
by sandyman » 05 Aug 2012, 10:12

Does anyone know what kind of paint would be suitable for the fibreglass roof? Although it doesn't leak i just want to make sure it has the maximum...

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Last post by Wookster
07 Aug 2012, 00:28
Original Sunroof?

Last post by pack and post « 06 Aug 2012, 19:57
Replies: 6
by pack and post » 04 Aug 2012, 10:25

I have a Caravelle which apparantly has a factory fitted sunroof????? The handle has been replaced by the previous owner and does not work...

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Last post by pack and post
06 Aug 2012, 19:57
Fabric types

Last post by Dazco « 05 Aug 2012, 21:18
Replies: 2
by happybus » 02 Aug 2012, 22:02

Hi all
I'm in the fortunate position of having a couple of very good stitchers, so the re-upholstery will be done by them (well the foam will come...

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Last post by Dazco
05 Aug 2012, 21:18
Resto update

Last post by waltraud « 05 Aug 2012, 20:57
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by waltraud » 04 Aug 2012, 19:44

Been working hard on Waltraud recently. Just cut off the old rear spring lower locator- top hat came off by hand!! Fitted Brickwerks repair part with...

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Last post by waltraud
05 Aug 2012, 20:57
squares in footwell

Last post by 1664 « 05 Aug 2012, 08:04
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by Sir Brixalot » 04 Aug 2012, 07:17

Morning all. Can't think of any other way describing them! Under the mat in the drivers side footwell I found lots of squares that have come loose....

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Last post by 1664
05 Aug 2012, 08:04
Wheel arch trims

Last post by faggie « 05 Aug 2012, 00:30
Replies: 4
by Jeff J » 03 Aug 2012, 06:44

I'm thinking of buying these onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; & wondered if anyone else had fitted them, could recommend them or had a...

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Last post by faggie
05 Aug 2012, 00:30
Switch location on door card

Last post by Plasticman « 04 Aug 2012, 08:29
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by donciuz » 03 Aug 2012, 22:08

Could anyone upload a picture of a drivers door card with original electrick mirrors and window swiches. I have bought these and would like to know...

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Last post by Plasticman
04 Aug 2012, 08:29
What sequence on top of bare metal?

Last post by waltraud « 02 Aug 2012, 21:37
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by waltraud » 26 Jul 2012, 14:18

Have just re-skinned sliding door and was thinking vactan, zing or etch primer (upol) then filler, then primer then combicolour. Is this right?...

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Last post by waltraud
02 Aug 2012, 21:37
Eyebrow spoiler

Last post by wee bugger « 02 Aug 2012, 21:08
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by nathanwedge » 02 Aug 2012, 20:49

I have bought an eyebrow spoiler and wondered if any one can advise on the best way to fix it to the grill cheers

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Last post by wee bugger
02 Aug 2012, 21:08
PLEASE HELP...I'M OUT OF MY DEPTH!!!

Last post by Charliesbunnies « 02 Aug 2012, 11:56
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by corduroyculture » 09 Jul 2012, 18:48

Hi folks,

I'm Cord, and this is my work in progress Reimo 1.9DG. I've had loads of invaluable help and advice from the forum already, but what I'm...

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Last post by Charliesbunnies
02 Aug 2012, 11:56
chips?

Last post by Jeff J « 02 Aug 2012, 07:34
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by pieman1 » 02 Aug 2012, 06:21

hi can any one tell me if there is a product out there to help protect door edges I am fed up of chipping mine.
you used to be able to get a plastic...

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Last post by Jeff J
02 Aug 2012, 07:34
Removing drivers seat

Last post by Negativegravity « 01 Aug 2012, 20:31
Replies: 6
by Negativegravity » 31 Jul 2012, 18:10

Just wondering, is there any way to slide the drivers seat off the runners without having to remove all the furniture in the back? The forwards...

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Last post by Negativegravity
01 Aug 2012, 20:31
gutter rubbers?

Last post by Dazco « 01 Aug 2012, 13:53
Replies: 19
by Bert1985 » 04 Jul 2012, 20:01
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Hi sorry guys I know this has been covered before as I remember reading it!!! we want to put some rubbers on our guttering so that the figure of 8...
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Last post by Dazco
01 Aug 2012, 13:53
Leather saab 9-5 seat wiring, HELP

Last post by phil miller « 31 Jul 2012, 22:04

by phil miller » 31 Jul 2012, 22:04

hi all just got some saab 9.5 leather seats, they are heated and electric movement, has anyone wired them up completely and if so do you have a...

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Last post by phil miller
31 Jul 2012, 22:04
surface rust

Last post by moojii « 31 Jul 2012, 19:32
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by moojii » 31 Jul 2012, 07:07

Hiya

We have just bought a good secondhand tailgate.

It has got slight surface rust in a couple of places, what so we need to use to get rid of...

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Last post by moojii
31 Jul 2012, 19:32
Back windows with vents

Last post by KEN-M « 31 Jul 2012, 08:55
Replies: 3
by KEN-M » 30 Jul 2012, 18:47

Bought a pair of back windows with the vents
but problem is they are bigger than the windows fitted.
Should i chop the van or put originals in?
What...

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Last post by KEN-M
31 Jul 2012, 08:55
vw t25 door locks

Last post by CovKid « 31 Jul 2012, 06:19
Replies: 5
by dave lfc » 26 Jul 2012, 14:05

hi everyone the locks on my doors are knackered as i have just found out :shock: they look perfectly ok but you can open them with anything as i have...

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Last post by CovKid
31 Jul 2012, 06:19
resto garage near northampton.

Last post by moojii « 30 Jul 2012, 21:24
Replies: 3
by moojii » 29 Jul 2012, 13:27

Hi guys

We have recently bought kathleen our 1980 devon pop top. She came with mot till next february but is in a pretty sorry condition, at the...

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Last post by moojii
30 Jul 2012, 21:24
drivers door (lhd) lock gone very stiff

Last post by lloydy « 30 Jul 2012, 19:08
Replies: 4
by lloydy » 30 Jul 2012, 17:41

The door lock is very hard to open now, literally happened overnight?
symptoms;
if door is open and and nib is up, when you shut door it...

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Last post by lloydy
30 Jul 2012, 19:08
window felt and the hockey stick

Last post by 82JEW75 « 30 Jul 2012, 17:44
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by ray63 » 29 Jul 2012, 07:38

hi folks.trying to put the van together and realise we havent got front window felts or the hockey stick for the top.looked at jk camper and what a...

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Last post by 82JEW75
30 Jul 2012, 17:44
Rust around windows good garage high Wycombe?

Last post by kiwirob « 30 Jul 2012, 07:17

by kiwirob » 30 Jul 2012, 07:17

Hi all
I have rust around side windows and in tailgate. I'm painting with roller (via covkids DVD) and this is an ideal time to get windows done.
Can...

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Last post by kiwirob
30 Jul 2012, 07:17
bluestar paint code

Last post by g60steve « 30 Jul 2012, 06:28
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by golf301 » 29 Jul 2012, 22:10

Hi all, I have just got back on the vw scene after a couple of years away and have now got myself a Hannover Edition Bluestar Caravelle. There are...

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Last post by g60steve
30 Jul 2012, 06:28
Advice - removing skirting - subborn rusty screws

Last post by timski « 29 Jul 2012, 22:57
Replies: 4
by timski » 26 Jul 2012, 21:50

Hi Guys,

I'm in the process of preparing the van for the old rustomeum treatment. I'm trying to remove as much as possible so I can remove any rust...

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Last post by timski
29 Jul 2012, 22:57
High top rear trim????

Last post by 1_eyed_jim « 29 Jul 2012, 17:25

by 1_eyed_jim » 29 Jul 2012, 17:25

Looking at raking out the old sealant here but wondered if there was a trim that would tidy it up nicely?...

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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
29 Jul 2012, 17:25
Wood and vinyl cupboar doors

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 29 Jul 2012, 14:50
Replies: 2
by karenkte » 28 Jul 2012, 13:25

Still looking at campers....and have found another possible one...but the vinyl on a lot of the interior doors has been ripped or worn...although the...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
29 Jul 2012, 14:50
Side mirrors loose and move at high speed ....

Last post by cal « 27 Jul 2012, 23:01
Replies: 11
by cal » 14 Jul 2012, 22:10

Does anyone elses side mirrors blow in towards the camper when they are travelling on the motorway? ... If so, has anyone found a solution for this...

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Last post by cal
27 Jul 2012, 23:01
cunning plan?

Last post by monkeyboysee « 27 Jul 2012, 20:02

by monkeyboysee » 27 Jul 2012, 20:02

hi all,

we've currently got original lowback seats fitted, with swivel bases to both seats.

i'd like to put in some SAAB seats or similar, and to...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
27 Jul 2012, 20:02
engine hatch...

Last post by ajt1503 « 25 Jul 2012, 21:19

by ajt1503 » 25 Jul 2012, 21:19

not sure if this is the right section for this....

underneath my metal engine hatch, is something that looks like insulation covered in a thin sheet...

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Last post by ajt1503
25 Jul 2012, 21:19
Removing window winder on VW T25 Transporter

Last post by whitevan woman « 25 Jul 2012, 15:41
Replies: 5
by knine » 25 Jul 2012, 14:29

Have removed the screw that hold the winder on,But still carn't remove the winder?....is there something that I need to do so I can get the winder...

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Last post by whitevan woman
25 Jul 2012, 15:41
rear air vents

Last post by billy739 « 25 Jul 2012, 11:26
Replies: 2
by monkeyboysee » 22 Jul 2012, 19:38

hi all,

bit of a daft question, but do the black air vent covers for the top rear actually do anything? mine doesn't have any, its just bodywork...

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Last post by billy739
25 Jul 2012, 11:26
fitting swivel base

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 25 Jul 2012, 06:13
Replies: 6
by Dazco » 21 Jul 2012, 17:36

Errrrr , im habving some trouble fitting my swivel base, dont know if its just me being thick or what.
Right , this piece will mount to the exsisting...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
25 Jul 2012, 06:13
water

Last post by johnnyvespa « 24 Jul 2012, 17:38
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by johnnyvespa » 24 Jul 2012, 11:46

1 am getting water getting in on the of side back of my van , took the plastic vent out to see if it had a
drain pipe that is blocked but cant find...

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Last post by johnnyvespa
24 Jul 2012, 17:38
Headlining Roof Lining Advise Please

Last post by pack and post « 24 Jul 2012, 16:35
Replies: 13
by pack and post » 17 Jul 2012, 12:37

Hello Everyone,

I have a 1983 Caravelle which has been pretty molested during the last ownership :cry: .

It currently has been badly Home...

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Last post by pack and post
24 Jul 2012, 16:35
rear seatbelts

Last post by Poseidon « 23 Jul 2012, 18:58
Replies: 4
by moojii » 23 Jul 2012, 17:38

hey y'all

the t25 we have just purchased has no rear seat belts...2 questions!

which are the best aftermarket ones to buy and who can fit them in...

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Last post by Poseidon
23 Jul 2012, 18:58
Window seals

Last post by Doogs « 22 Jul 2012, 20:55
Replies: 3
by Rust Bucket » 22 Jul 2012, 18:48

Evening

Does anyone know where i could get a late factory sliding door sliding window seal from?

Cheers :ok

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Last post by Doogs
22 Jul 2012, 20:55
Paint Suitable For DIY Use

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 21 Jul 2012, 21:43
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by Wookster » 21 Jul 2012, 16:36

Hi Folks,

Started work on my camper conversion and have purchased a rattle can of weld through primer for where it's needed, but nothing else so far...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
21 Jul 2012, 21:43
Advice in removing Autosleeper Decals

Last post by Charlie1950 « 21 Jul 2012, 16:39
Replies: 8
by Charlie1950 » 09 May 2012, 12:45

I appreciate there's a thread about removing flower decals, but I can't find one that relates specifically to the original Auto-Sleeper...

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Last post by Charlie1950
21 Jul 2012, 16:39
Sliding door hold-back spring

Last post by boatbuilder « 20 Jul 2012, 21:35
Replies: 4
by boatbuilder » 20 Jul 2012, 00:36

Can anyone point me to a source for a replacement spring, as in the top one in the picture?
Could possibly be 1984 diesel only part. :roll:

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Last post by boatbuilder
20 Jul 2012, 21:35
Welding joint advice

Last post by Plasticman « 20 Jul 2012, 21:21
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by waltraud » 21 Jun 2012, 18:52

Hi,

Have just cut out the rear lower o/s front of wheel arch. Internal strengthening plate is in vgc and it needs a new closing plate BUT I'm not...

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Last post by Plasticman
20 Jul 2012, 21:21
best way to fix front arch

Last post by bowesy « 20 Jul 2012, 19:29
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by bowesy » 20 Jul 2012, 06:51

im thinking of just replacing the section i have cut out and also the very bottom of the arch rather than replace the whole arch skin is this easier...

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Last post by bowesy
20 Jul 2012, 19:29

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