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Fitting removable 'buddy' seat and thee point seat belts

Last post by ronburgundy « 16 Apr 2010, 20:52
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by ronburgundy » 15 Apr 2010, 20:21

Hello all - my first post!!

I have just bought the 1986 Leisuredrive Crusader High Top that I saw on this site (still showing in for vehicle for...

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16 Apr 2010, 20:52
Sididng doors AC-WC difference??

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 16 Apr 2010, 19:35
Replies: 4
by scootstu » 16 Apr 2010, 18:27

Hi all,

Please can you help a newbie out? I have got a 1981 air cooled T25 with a very poorly sliding door. I have been told that there is a...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
16 Apr 2010, 19:35
Wing Mirrors!!!

Last post by syncropatrick « 16 Apr 2010, 18:35
Replies: 33
by ronsrecord » 07 Apr 2010, 22:10
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My JK wing mirror (off-side) is driving me nuts!! Just when you need it most, on the motorway, it tenderly folds itself in to look into the van!...
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Last post by syncropatrick
16 Apr 2010, 18:35
badge paint

Last post by eatcustard « 16 Apr 2010, 17:55
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by sjmtlewy » 16 Apr 2010, 10:01

What sort of paint do people recommend for touching up the rear Volkwagen and Transporter badges?

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Last post by eatcustard
16 Apr 2010, 17:55
Is it worth getting a Sanding Machine?

Last post by CovKid « 16 Apr 2010, 09:31
Replies: 17
by Llamapup » 15 Mar 2010, 11:08
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Hello All

I have had my very first go at doing some body work on my westy yesterday. I managed to grind all the rust out of the seams in the first...
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Last post by CovKid
16 Apr 2010, 09:31
child safety

Last post by tashad « 16 Apr 2010, 07:37
Replies: 7
by tashad » 14 Apr 2010, 13:29

Hello all - I'm new to this forum (and this whole T25 business!) so would really appreciate some help.

we really want to buy a T25 but the only...

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Last post by tashad
16 Apr 2010, 07:37
Tinting sliding windows

Last post by VWCamperfan « 15 Apr 2010, 15:55
Replies: 7
by DavidPallister » 12 Apr 2010, 15:31

I've got a pair of genuine VW sliding windows, 1 Caravelle, 1 Westy (if it makes a difference?), took them to get them tinted the other day, and they...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
15 Apr 2010, 15:55
Help! Sliding door wont open from the inside

Last post by roj62 « 14 Apr 2010, 19:29
Replies: 3
by roj62 » 14 Apr 2010, 14:14

Hi

I've had a trawl through the forum and cant see any discussion on this topic. Our sliding door wont open from the inside. has this happened to...

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Last post by roj62
14 Apr 2010, 19:29
sliding door driving me crazy!!

Last post by shortbloke « 13 Apr 2010, 19:36
Replies: 11
by shortbloke » 11 Apr 2010, 17:44

Our nearside sliding door has always been a bit of a bugger to shut, needs a good slam and when shut is clearly not hanging right as the bottom right...

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Last post by shortbloke
13 Apr 2010, 19:36
cool seat hingery in an otherwise crappy bus

Last post by Gal « 13 Apr 2010, 11:08
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by peasant » 12 Apr 2010, 19:23

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neat, innit?

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Last post by Gal
13 Apr 2010, 11:08
Jacking/Axle Stand Position?

Last post by pocolow « 13 Apr 2010, 09:37
Replies: 5
by JCL » 13 Apr 2010, 07:41

I've just purchased a jack and axle stands (2tonne capability with chocks & a trolley and wrenches on offer in Halford currently for £39.99), intend...

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Last post by pocolow
13 Apr 2010, 09:37
WAXOYL

Last post by irishkeet « 13 Apr 2010, 07:53
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by dannybook » 18 Mar 2010, 21:48

Hi Peeps,

Im want to get my camper waxoyl protected but know nothing about this process. Does anyone know what is involved, what to expect and of...

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Last post by irishkeet
13 Apr 2010, 07:53
What blasting abrasive do you use? And where do you get it?

Last post by bigherb « 12 Apr 2010, 11:03
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by sjmtlewy » 12 Apr 2010, 09:07

I bought one of those ALDI compressor and shot blasters a few weeks ago and haven't been too impressed with the Aluminum Oxide stuff that came with...

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Last post by bigherb
12 Apr 2010, 11:03
newbies with rust......!!!

Last post by Doctor Foster « 11 Apr 2010, 18:37
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by jendo42b » 11 Apr 2010, 17:56

We are the proud owners of our first van a 1985 T25 1.9 caravelle camper conversion (Betsy) and she needs lots of loving and some welding (yes we...

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Last post by Doctor Foster
11 Apr 2010, 18:37
were can i get

Last post by CovKid « 11 Apr 2010, 17:06
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by rattybird » 09 Apr 2010, 23:20

door lock pull seals ? i looked on JK though the only ones they seem to be for bugs and bays ?

any ideas would be apreciated thanks :-) :ok

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Last post by CovKid
11 Apr 2010, 17:06
Driver door button stuck

Last post by treacle « 10 Apr 2010, 19:27
Replies: 6
by Sunray » 06 Apr 2010, 00:54

I can't lock the drivers door. The door button has seized and the key won't turn. I think its the catch mechanism. I think I'd need to replace it....

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Last post by treacle
10 Apr 2010, 19:27
footwell water leak

Last post by CovKid « 09 Apr 2010, 21:25
Replies: 39
by gti mad man » 24 Mar 2010, 18:34
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running out of ideas lol list goes like

1)rust round windows profesionaly sorted
2)new window rubber and sealed profesionaly
3)brand new vw washer...
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Last post by CovKid
09 Apr 2010, 21:25
Window Winder mech

Last post by joe75 « 08 Apr 2010, 20:34
Replies: 5
by joe75 » 08 Apr 2010, 18:29

hello,

Does anyone know know where to buy a window winder mechanism? I called a few places today but they are saying it could take 4 weeks to get...

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Last post by joe75
08 Apr 2010, 20:34
Side window rubber mouldings..

Last post by HarryMann « 07 Apr 2010, 22:56
Replies: 2
by HarryMann » 07 Apr 2010, 08:06

Anyone know who sells the diamond cross-section filler strip for these rubbers... mine is an aftermarket rubber strip for the rear door of a Doka...

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Last post by HarryMann
07 Apr 2010, 22:56
Advice for auto-sleeper top bed and seam rust

Last post by scottbott « 07 Apr 2010, 21:32
Replies: 13
by toyclean » 05 Apr 2010, 23:02

HI everyone, I'm a newbie here, and to the world of VW Vans. Just bought a T25 auto-sleeper high-top. It seems like a good van, clean, tidy, runs...

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Last post by scottbott
07 Apr 2010, 21:32
applying sound deadening & insulation to waxolyed panel?

Last post by Westy End « 07 Apr 2010, 20:03
Replies: 16
by smadaa » 20 Mar 2010, 12:02
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I am afraid we havent been on the board since buying our lovely van & having a panic the night before we went off on hols, not locking the sliding...
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Last post by Westy End
07 Apr 2010, 20:03
Ford Galaxy Seats

Last post by nimrod169 « 07 Apr 2010, 19:11
Replies: 4
by eddie.eagles » 07 Apr 2010, 09:49

Been offered 2 front ford galaxy seats. Does anyone know if they will fit?

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Last post by nimrod169
07 Apr 2010, 19:11
Front seat belt supplier/compatibility?

Last post by rongtown « 07 Apr 2010, 12:09
Replies: 2
by rongtown » 07 Apr 2010, 11:21

Hey Ho, my van failed its mot on front seatbelt tension & mounting. bw plates on way but anyone know good supplier of front seat belts? Tried...

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Last post by rongtown
07 Apr 2010, 12:09
Headlining??

Last post by ropeman23 « 06 Apr 2010, 21:29
Replies: 3
by ropeman23 » 05 Apr 2010, 19:27

Has anyone re-done their's? How trickiy is it? I'm doning a respray at the moment and have all the glass out, seems like an ideal time to do it....

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Last post by ropeman23
06 Apr 2010, 21:29
Welding filter grades

Last post by axeman « 05 Apr 2010, 17:29
Replies: 6
by CovKid » 03 Apr 2010, 00:41

Is a number 8 filter too weak for MIG?

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Last post by axeman
05 Apr 2010, 17:29
water in passenger footwell

Last post by edoh « 05 Apr 2010, 16:22
Replies: 3
by sam gardner » 05 Apr 2010, 14:23

would really appreciate any tips on how to prevent water collecting in the passengeer seat footwell. Is this due to a leak at the windscreen, and if...

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Last post by edoh
05 Apr 2010, 16:22
Tinted Windows

Last post by jamesc76 « 04 Apr 2010, 16:26
Replies: 10
by totallyconfused » 15 Mar 2010, 17:36

Hi, I have just had a quote of £200 to tint the windows on my van. This is for the rear window, four panel windows, one of which is a slider. They do...

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Last post by jamesc76
04 Apr 2010, 16:26
side door

Last post by woodguru « 04 Apr 2010, 16:06
Replies: 3
by woodguru » 01 Apr 2010, 14:13

Can any one explain why the side door of my transporter keeps pinging open when going along ? I've adjusted the pin countless times and oiled the...

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Last post by woodguru
04 Apr 2010, 16:06
Blond moment. anti rattle seat shims - how to fit? SORTED

Last post by syncropatrick « 03 Apr 2010, 17:12
Replies: 2
by syncropatrick » 03 Apr 2010, 16:28

Don't laugh, I can't work out how to fit them. Can anyone provide a piccy please?

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Last post by syncropatrick
03 Apr 2010, 17:12
central locking fitting

Last post by treacle « 02 Apr 2010, 19:18
Replies: 3
by treacle » 24 Mar 2010, 23:30

has anyone fitted remote central locking to their van can you tell me where is the best place to fit the control box (under or on top of dash )and...

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Last post by treacle
02 Apr 2010, 19:18
Nearside door mirror 1990 T25

Last post by bigherb « 02 Apr 2010, 18:24
Replies: 4
by Amos n Moose » 02 Apr 2010, 06:55

Hi,

I have recently purchased a T25 and noticed that the nearside mirror though in the right place did not give me a view down the side of my van....

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Last post by bigherb
02 Apr 2010, 18:24
Saab 95 seats

Last post by VWCamperfan « 02 Apr 2010, 13:55
Replies: 1
by Wavehead » 02 Apr 2010, 09:35

Has anyone fitted Saab 95 seats? I bought a pair off fleabay for next to nothing but seems that the runners are a much narrower (16.25 inches) than...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
02 Apr 2010, 13:55
What colour please

Last post by CovKid « 02 Apr 2010, 09:22
Replies: 5
by karl40 » 01 Apr 2010, 20:11

Hello all, i had a moment of madness and tried to paint the interior of 1983 Devon pop top with rustolem and a brush. I am blaming it on the bad...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Apr 2010, 09:22
Sliding door doesn't want to close fully.

Last post by smudge « 01 Apr 2010, 19:34
Replies: 8
by horns » 31 Mar 2010, 20:45

My sliding door is refusing to close fully - it latches, but its not completely closed flush. Any thoughts? I'm thinking perhaps the rubber seal has...

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Last post by smudge
01 Apr 2010, 19:34
panel van aftermarket window rubbers!

Last post by posler « 01 Apr 2010, 16:44
Replies: 3
by posler » 30 Mar 2010, 19:56

is there anyone who has got some of these recently i'm trying to find out the ideal fixing apertures (gaps for the glass and panel) ive got a 90...

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Last post by posler
01 Apr 2010, 16:44
Insulation

Last post by HarryMann « 01 Apr 2010, 15:33
Replies: 11
by MrH29 » 10 Jan 2010, 20:15

If you use wool or fiberglass insulation to insulate your van or camper, do you have to worry about condensation, or the wool or fiber absorbing...

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Last post by HarryMann
01 Apr 2010, 15:33
window seals - black streaks...

Last post by Gandalf « 01 Apr 2010, 13:05
Replies: 8
by purplecrocs » 31 Mar 2010, 15:27

My window seals are starting to degrade a bit I guess and when you wash the van you get black streaks coming off the rubber... short of actually...

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Last post by Gandalf
01 Apr 2010, 13:05
Where can i get early sliding door part

Last post by jason k « 31 Mar 2010, 22:14
Replies: 1
by Damien » 31 Mar 2010, 20:52

#14 or do i need to make one?

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Last post by jason k
31 Mar 2010, 22:14
Window seal

Last post by CovKid « 31 Mar 2010, 21:19
Replies: 10
by sheldon » 29 Mar 2010, 11:14

Hi
Hoping someone can help? I have attached a pic which is the outline of a window seal its a double glazed sliding window (Westfalia type) which...

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Last post by CovKid
31 Mar 2010, 21:19
3 point anchor bracket (rear)

Last post by Damien « 31 Mar 2010, 20:39
Replies: 1
by Yozza » 30 Mar 2010, 21:04

Ay up,
I have a 3 point belt in the rear but it doesn't have the adaptor bracket (the one with the 3 holes). Brickwerks don't sell them seperately...

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Last post by Damien
31 Mar 2010, 20:39
Hinges

Last post by Bogwoppit « 31 Mar 2010, 13:10
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by Bogwoppit » 29 Mar 2010, 13:02

Haven't been here for AGES!! :roll:

I have a new vehicle I'm attempting to convert, and am looking for some hinges I've heard about. They are for...

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Last post by Bogwoppit
31 Mar 2010, 13:10
Chrome Trim on Westfalia Windows

Last post by CovKid « 30 Mar 2010, 16:24
Replies: 5
by Blue Moonraker » 29 Mar 2010, 15:50

Just wondering if anyone has replaced the Chrome trim inserts their on Westfalia windows ? If so any tips for an easy fit ?

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Last post by CovKid
30 Mar 2010, 16:24
after 3 sleepless nights

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Mar 2010, 09:45
Replies: 9
by rattybird » 29 Mar 2010, 01:30

i've been trying to work out how the best way to fit windows into my panel van ,

can you buy kits ?

is it a total ass to fit factory windows ?...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Mar 2010, 09:45
is it true

Last post by rattybird « 30 Mar 2010, 09:00
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by rattybird » 28 Mar 2010, 22:22

with my panel van rear window sections , i just cut the holes out and factory will fit ? :ok

thanks :pimp

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Last post by rattybird
30 Mar 2010, 09:00
what sealant to use between exterior panels?

Last post by billy739 « 29 Mar 2010, 07:12
Replies: 7
by waltraud » 28 Mar 2010, 18:10

Hi,

am tackling the seams with grinder, wife brushes etc, going to Vactan x2 then was thinking zink rich primer and then flexible sealant before...

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Last post by billy739
29 Mar 2010, 07:12
Changing back plates ?

Last post by toomanytoys « 28 Mar 2010, 21:28
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by happy camper » 26 Mar 2010, 19:08

Ok i'm gonna be changing my rear backplates within the next couple of weeks and before i start i was just wondering if there is anything else i...

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Last post by toomanytoys
28 Mar 2010, 21:28
laying a new floor

Last post by T-3PO « 28 Mar 2010, 09:01
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by pjjones00 » 25 Mar 2010, 09:42

I am thinking of laying a new floor in my van.
Currently in my westy I have a lino which is pretty crap and looking tired.
What is it best to replace...

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Last post by T-3PO
28 Mar 2010, 09:01
Not another insulation question!!

Last post by texasuk « 27 Mar 2010, 22:09
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by ninja.turtle007 » 27 Mar 2010, 20:02

Not one but a few.

I'm going to use the foil bubble wrap stuff is there any problem with using spray adhesive?

Also I want to use fibre glass or...

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Last post by texasuk
27 Mar 2010, 22:09
How to remove front lower grille?

Last post by T-3PO « 27 Mar 2010, 08:51
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by syncropatrick » 26 Mar 2010, 09:21

Hi, had a quick search but couldn't find it. How does one remove the front lower grille on these things? Does it destroy the fittings in the process...

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Last post by T-3PO
27 Mar 2010, 08:51
Captains Seat Question

Last post by billy739 « 26 Mar 2010, 08:19
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by mojo175 » 26 Mar 2010, 02:58

Can anyone tell me whether captains seats from a T4 or T5 will fit straight into a T25, if not does anyone know what mods need to be done to make...

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26 Mar 2010, 08:19

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