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best screen rubber lube and holes in bottom of sliding door?

Last post by waltraud « 18 Sep 2011, 16:22
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by waltraud » 16 Sep 2011, 08:28

Just been on the phone to Bilt-Hammer (they make dynax s50 cavity wax) as I was going toi use this was as a screen lube to put new sreen rubber in...

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Last post by waltraud
18 Sep 2011, 16:22
window film

Last post by Hacksawbob « 18 Sep 2011, 09:29
Replies: 2
by GarethC » 10 Sep 2011, 21:53

Anyone have any ideas of how to remove old window film from a plastic window without damaging the plastic? Have just spent an evening with hairdryer...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
18 Sep 2011, 09:29
Replacing inner sills

Last post by fidget « 17 Sep 2011, 17:52
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by fidget » 24 Nov 2010, 14:10
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Sorry if this question has been done to death already , I had a search and couldnt find any definate answers.I need to replace the O/S inner sill...
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Last post by fidget
17 Sep 2011, 17:52
Windscreen chip

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 16 Sep 2011, 09:56
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by Cruz » 13 Sep 2011, 14:44

I have only ever replaced a cracked screen in the past and now I have a 2.5mm chip on the passenger side of the windscreen. I have looked on varous...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
16 Sep 2011, 09:56
Bodywork colour....

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 15 Sep 2011, 22:45
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by Bert1985 » 14 Sep 2011, 20:19

Hi, we are now in a position to get Bert resprayed - we have decided to totally change his colour!!! Here is a picture of him as he is and then this...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
15 Sep 2011, 22:45
Rock & Roll Bed - How to tell if my three seater is?

Last post by Mickyfin « 15 Sep 2011, 10:29
Replies: 7
by Mickyfin » 14 Sep 2011, 10:04

Hi everyone, hope your well.

Quick question, I have a two seat, and at the rear, a three seat bench, I have figured how to fold it down forwards,...

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Last post by Mickyfin
15 Sep 2011, 10:29
Auto trimmer - west midlands

Last post by CovKid « 14 Sep 2011, 18:14
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by fletcher7681 » 13 Sep 2011, 19:11

Can anyone recommend a company to reupholster the cab and rear seats in the west midlands area?

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Last post by CovKid
14 Sep 2011, 18:14
Rear Arch Removal?

Last post by Mickyfin « 14 Sep 2011, 16:22
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by ropeman23 » 15 Feb 2010, 13:44
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I'm just abouts to replace both my rear arches and drivers side sill + the rear bumper corner sections. I am a very compitant metal worker / welder,...
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Last post by Mickyfin
14 Sep 2011, 16:22
my crewcab face lift

Last post by futbus « 14 Sep 2011, 11:21
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by pornking » 13 Sep 2011, 11:34

headed off saturday nite for a slow chug cornwall up to vanfest for sunday
O my god how big soooo many stalls but picked up some bargins & met som...

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Last post by futbus
14 Sep 2011, 11:21
An odd leak in an AutoSleeper Trident

Last post by salgarfi « 13 Sep 2011, 12:55
Replies: 6
by salgarfi » 12 Sep 2011, 14:39

Hello all,

I've just found a strange ingress of water into the rear of my camper. She's a 1990 high-top AutoSleeper Tridant, and in the small, low...

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Last post by salgarfi
13 Sep 2011, 12:55
Removal of dashboard, how much work involved?

Last post by davidm « 13 Sep 2011, 11:15
Replies: 6
by davidm » 12 Sep 2011, 16:29

Hi All,
I have the chance to take the dash out of a van that is about to be scrapped, to replace mine which is a mess due to previous owner gluing a...

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Last post by davidm
13 Sep 2011, 11:15
Doka rust remedies?

Last post by Hoss « 12 Sep 2011, 19:32
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by Hoss » 12 Sep 2011, 19:07

Hi all,
next summer I want to start tackling the rust on my truck and was wondering if anyone out there had any advice or tips on how I can get into...

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Last post by Hoss
12 Sep 2011, 19:32
caravelle recessed sliding windows

Last post by jimpainter « 12 Sep 2011, 19:18
Replies: 7
by wolfsbitz » 11 Sep 2011, 19:12

I felt sure this subject has been covered before, but i have done search and not found anything, so i am putting a sliding caravelle window in to the...

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Last post by jimpainter
12 Sep 2011, 19:18
What is the real name for that thingy?!?

Last post by marcus_asparagus « 12 Sep 2011, 17:01
Replies: 5
by Bert1985 » 11 Sep 2011, 18:44

What is the name of the metal strip that runs along the top of the plastic grill on the front of the van? It gives the lights a meaner look :?

:ok

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Last post by marcus_asparagus
12 Sep 2011, 17:01
over spray silencer

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 12 Sep 2011, 15:56
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by Sir Brixalot » 12 Sep 2011, 08:24

Hi

Last owner did a quick blow over and over sprayed the diesel silencer and it looks terrible. Any ideas of best way of removing or covering it?...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
12 Sep 2011, 15:56
Electric windows retrofit

Last post by zxzach « 11 Sep 2011, 08:01
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by zxzach » 09 Sep 2011, 08:33

Does anyone know of the availability of retrofit electric window kits for a 1982 T25??

Cheers

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Last post by zxzach
11 Sep 2011, 08:01
T25 mirrors

Last post by Blue Babe « 10 Sep 2011, 21:51
Replies: 7
by campermunkey » 01 Sep 2011, 10:59

While driving our van 'Rusty' high winds on journey and we struggled with both door mirrors, being blown out of position while driving. The nearside...

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Last post by Blue Babe
10 Sep 2011, 21:51
Chrome Spray Paint

Last post by boatbuilder « 10 Sep 2011, 18:58
Replies: 6
by el_kel1 » 08 Sep 2011, 14:03

Going to Roller My van,

Was thinking of using chrome spray paint on the bumpers (they are currently gray so can't look numch worse), Has anybody...

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Last post by boatbuilder
10 Sep 2011, 18:58
Seats ?

Last post by tomcourtney « 09 Sep 2011, 23:09
Replies: 2
by tomcourtney » 09 Sep 2011, 18:39

Been offered two seats from rear of 99 T4 fit in the front of our 91 T25?

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Last post by tomcourtney
09 Sep 2011, 23:09
Komet NSR side Bumper

Last post by Crumbly « 09 Sep 2011, 08:41
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by Crumbly » 08 Sep 2011, 16:26

Can anyone help?
Someone trashed my nsr side bumper while I was on holiday and I can't seem to find a replacement.
It is the Carat style Big Bumper...

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Last post by Crumbly
09 Sep 2011, 08:41
Recommendations for new paint job

Last post by cygnak « 08 Sep 2011, 22:23
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by Miss Syd » 07 Sep 2011, 17:55

I need someone to do some bodywork and spraying on my Westfalia Atlantic. I live in West Yorkshire but I will travel any reasonable distance to find...

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Last post by cygnak
08 Sep 2011, 22:23
vw t4 seats

Last post by scottbott « 08 Sep 2011, 19:59
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by dave lfc » 08 Sep 2011, 18:21

hi everyone there are a set of t4 seats forsale would these fit the t25,thanks dave :ok

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Last post by scottbott
08 Sep 2011, 19:59
interior seams .. best way to derust?

Last post by xpress « 08 Sep 2011, 15:06

by xpress » 08 Sep 2011, 15:06

hi there. been trying to get the powerfile into the seams in inner arches and opposide slide door.

i also have a flexible extension for the drill....

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Last post by xpress
08 Sep 2011, 15:06
Grab Handle

Last post by john1 « 08 Sep 2011, 12:07

by john1 » 08 Sep 2011, 12:07

Hello Folks

I'm trying to find a Grab handle, the one on the pass side.
Any idea where i can locate one.

Thanks for help

John

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Last post by john1
08 Sep 2011, 12:07
Aerial on the 'A' pillar

Last post by Mickyfin « 08 Sep 2011, 11:23
Replies: 7
by liliball » 22 Jun 2010, 20:10

My vans been repaired in the front offside corner at some time and I'm guessing thats when the aerial was removed and a scabby white plastic covered...

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Last post by Mickyfin
08 Sep 2011, 11:23
Seat question

Last post by Baldwelder « 07 Sep 2011, 22:10
Replies: 12
by Baldwelder » 21 Jul 2011, 21:35

Just aquired an uber comfortable brand new pair of seats similar to these

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can anybody tell me what...

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Last post by Baldwelder
07 Sep 2011, 22:10
welders advice (now prep for paint!)

Last post by barsocial « 07 Sep 2011, 18:14
Replies: 23
by barsocial » 14 Aug 2011, 18:34
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I have decided to finally tackle the only leaky window on our 89 LHD. It's the window behind the sliding door. Having removed the...
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Last post by barsocial
07 Sep 2011, 18:14
sound proofing

Last post by clifford coates « 07 Sep 2011, 17:58
Replies: 3
by pete77 » 06 Sep 2011, 10:18

hi after sound proofing inside my watercooled t25
any sugestions please

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Last post by clifford coates
07 Sep 2011, 17:58
Body Shop recommendations - N/West / N Wales

Last post by jimpainter « 07 Sep 2011, 17:29
Replies: 1
by Mick & Tracey » 06 Sep 2011, 21:15

Hi

Need to get a rusty side step replaced on my van. Can anyone recommend any body shops in North West / north Wales area?

Thanks
Mick

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Last post by jimpainter
07 Sep 2011, 17:29
Rear Seat Belt Fitting

Last post by woody0114 « 07 Sep 2011, 16:38
Replies: 4
by woody0114 » 05 Sep 2011, 16:14

Hi, can any one advise me on a garage or vw camper specialist in Cornwall who can fit rear seat belts in the rear of a t25 syncro camper, many...

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Last post by woody0114
07 Sep 2011, 16:38
Locks ... Help

Last post by tobnix « 07 Sep 2011, 16:21
Replies: 9
by VEEDUB » 26 May 2011, 07:09

Hi all , Just plcked up my 2.0 air cooled viking ,seems all the locks are a bit dodgy,and I cannot open the tailgate :? phoned the guy he said there...

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Last post by tobnix
07 Sep 2011, 16:21
touch u p paint

Last post by Jason4479 « 07 Sep 2011, 14:37
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by moggymorgan » 22 Aug 2011, 22:02

hi all, does any body know where i can get some paint to touchup my van. i am havig trouble locating any.
samos biege code h1n
aswan brown code h8b...

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Last post by Jason4479
07 Sep 2011, 14:37
door locks

Last post by Aidan « 07 Sep 2011, 05:46
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by pieman1 » 06 Sep 2011, 12:48

Hi can anyone tell me if the barrel out of a old cab door lock will fit in to the handle of my sliding door.

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Last post by Aidan
07 Sep 2011, 05:46
Could someone photo their T3 Glovebox catch please?

Last post by Mickyfin « 07 Sep 2011, 04:24
Replies: 6
by Mickyfin » 30 Aug 2011, 07:29

My glovebox catch is missing in my Caravelle, and I think I may of found one that may do the job, but would like to see one first before I decide to...

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Last post by Mickyfin
07 Sep 2011, 04:24
Grill spoilers?

Last post by paulo999 « 07 Sep 2011, 01:17
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by Cruz » 06 Sep 2011, 17:01

Which one looks the best? (pardon the horrid yellow colour of the last van)

I am more leaning towards the normal one

None

Normal spoiler...

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Last post by paulo999
07 Sep 2011, 01:17
if it's good enough for the forth bridge

Last post by boatbuilder « 06 Sep 2011, 22:06
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by xpress » 05 Sep 2011, 20:36

glass flake epoxy primer. not sure where a good source of this is, but this is what they've just used to pain the forth bridge.

the idea is that it...

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Last post by boatbuilder
06 Sep 2011, 22:06
Clips for front grill snapped - anyone know of a fix?

Last post by Rusty Dubnuts « 06 Sep 2011, 19:22
Replies: 9
by Rusty Dubnuts » 04 Sep 2011, 20:25

I've a square headlight grill which has one of the lower clips snapped off which makes the bottom corner stick out. Before I start trying to mod...

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Last post by Rusty Dubnuts
06 Sep 2011, 19:22
Holdsworth vision replace front seats ??

Last post by Silky « 06 Sep 2011, 14:38
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by tonyd1 » 05 Sep 2011, 20:32

Hi,

I have a Holdsworth Vision conversion, and if anyone knows them they use the front seats to make the beds. My question is, does anyone know of...

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Last post by Silky
06 Sep 2011, 14:38
newbie question

Last post by Oh Danny Boy « 06 Sep 2011, 14:09
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by vdubberireland » 03 Sep 2011, 19:03

hi there,

i've just bought a 1990 t25 that i'm converting to a camper.

i've just assembled a volkswares rock and roll bed. the company that sold it...

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Last post by Oh Danny Boy
06 Sep 2011, 14:09
Fitting Cab/Sliding door seals

Last post by Plasticman « 06 Sep 2011, 14:01
Replies: 13
by Cruz » 24 Aug 2011, 08:34

What's the best stuff for sticking door seals on with? :D

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Last post by Plasticman
06 Sep 2011, 14:01
Fan blower replacement

Last post by supergalaxy « 05 Sep 2011, 22:45
Replies: 13
by pocolow » 28 Aug 2011, 17:56

I have this unenviable task as the fan finally gave up last week after three weeks in France. I'm ok with all the dash removal, but can I remove the...

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Last post by supergalaxy
05 Sep 2011, 22:45
sliding door handle

Last post by big red bus « 05 Sep 2011, 20:58

by big red bus » 05 Sep 2011, 20:58

Looking to refurb my slider handle. Since you could open it with anything guessing the lock tabs inside are seized. Any one know how the handle...

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Last post by big red bus
05 Sep 2011, 20:58
insulation aluminium thermal foil or space wrap glass fibre?

Last post by xpress « 05 Sep 2011, 13:34
Replies: 9
by xpress » 02 Sep 2011, 17:48

hi there, i was all for going the space wrap route, and kitting out the inside of panels with this, taped to them with aluminium foil. now i am not...

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Last post by xpress
05 Sep 2011, 13:34
Captains seats and swivel mechanism

Last post by Gregvet « 05 Sep 2011, 08:41
Replies: 6
by Gregvet » 04 Sep 2011, 15:31

I'm currently looking at replacement seats for my '81 air-cooled as the original ones have seen better days. I was going to have them re upholstered...

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Last post by Gregvet
05 Sep 2011, 08:41
windows !

Last post by jimpainter « 05 Sep 2011, 07:25
Replies: 9
by jeffdub » 04 Sep 2011, 21:07

hi newbie here no t25 yet been up and down the country looking at vans that are more filler than metal ! thinking of buying a panel van and wondered...

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Last post by jimpainter
05 Sep 2011, 07:25
Sealing up under new rear arch

Last post by boatbuilder « 04 Sep 2011, 22:04
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by xpress » 04 Sep 2011, 17:53

Was just about to seal up the crease under the rear arch as it joins into the van, then i noticed that there are some gaps between the new rear arch...

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Last post by boatbuilder
04 Sep 2011, 22:04
Window filler strip

Last post by CovKid « 04 Sep 2011, 20:06
Replies: 5
by Technobadger » 04 Sep 2011, 12:44

Hi I'm planing to replace the window filler strip does anyone know what the size or profile is as there seem to be so many .
I want to use the chrome...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Sep 2011, 20:06
Sliding door runner Panel

Last post by Mickyfin « 04 Sep 2011, 15:19
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by BaaaadSlider » 01 Sep 2011, 18:20

Ok please bare with me,where the sliding door runner goes once open there is a panel that sits over it-how does this come off? On our air-cooled it...

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Last post by Mickyfin
04 Sep 2011, 15:19
touching up a high-top roof

Last post by janieh « 04 Sep 2011, 11:27

by janieh » 04 Sep 2011, 11:27

Hi All

Just wondering if anyone could advise me on the best way to touch up my fibreglass high top roof. There is a bit of damage to the corners of...

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Last post by janieh
04 Sep 2011, 11:27
T25 Paint codes?

Last post by VWGeoff « 04 Sep 2011, 03:25
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by campervanbeethoven » 15 Sep 2008, 19:40

Hi . My 1985 Caravelle is in need of a touch up along the seams and I've tried to find the paint code without much luck. It's a fairly common...

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04 Sep 2011, 03:25

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