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Rear heated screen

Last post by eatcustard « 24 Dec 2009, 15:09
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by eatcustard » 24 Dec 2009, 14:47

Can anyone help on this please

I have a rear heated screen fitted, but not connected.
Whats the best way to find out if it works, as there is no...

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Last post by eatcustard
24 Dec 2009, 15:09
1979/1980 paint colours

Last post by jon71 « 22 Dec 2009, 18:35
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by jon71 » 19 Dec 2009, 21:10

I cannot find the original vin number on my 1980 camper which was imported from Hawaii a few years ago. The 'new' vin is one which has been applied...

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Last post by jon71
22 Dec 2009, 18:35
paint colour question

Last post by R0B « 22 Dec 2009, 14:07
Replies: 6
by jigs » 22 Dec 2009, 01:41

hi looking to find the paintcode and colour name for this colour on top of pic below, actually i think i have the paint code but just making sure its...

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Last post by R0B
22 Dec 2009, 14:07
Lower Front Grill securing Clips

Last post by nesty « 22 Dec 2009, 00:55
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by nesty » 22 Dec 2009, 00:16

Anybody know where you can get the lower grill securing clips from?

Taken my lower front grill off for the 1st time. Only 2 clips holding it in &...

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Last post by nesty
22 Dec 2009, 00:55
cab lining

Last post by Damien « 21 Dec 2009, 20:49
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by hixsy » 21 Dec 2009, 17:00

hi guys, any1 tackled the job off changin the lining on the roof of ya cab? wat tools will i need, can i use something different up there, where can...

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Last post by Damien
21 Dec 2009, 20:49
Central locking packed up..

Last post by ryoc « 20 Dec 2009, 19:20
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by ryoc » 16 Dec 2009, 16:16

The central locking on my 1990 Caravelle has always been a bit iffy.. Could only centrally lock from the passenger door. Now the locking mechanism...

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Last post by ryoc
20 Dec 2009, 19:20
Captain seats

Last post by chrho « 20 Dec 2009, 07:49
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by Bessie the camper » 19 Dec 2009, 19:21

Good evening all :D

I'm thinking of getting a pair of caption seats for my 1989 autosleeper do i have to change anything the passenger seat is a...

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Last post by chrho
20 Dec 2009, 07:49
Anyone know what colour this is??

Last post by Mr Bean « 19 Dec 2009, 20:54
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by Damien » 16 Dec 2009, 22:28

Title kinda says it all really! Customer wants this colour and i need to know what it could be.

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Last post by Mr Bean
19 Dec 2009, 20:54
windscreen washers

Last post by scottbott « 17 Dec 2009, 22:21
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by scottbott » 17 Dec 2009, 20:16

mine have been removed and refitted at sometime and do not fit flush with the bodywork,has anyone used alternative ones ?cannot see anything in...

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Last post by scottbott
17 Dec 2009, 22:21
BEST CAN OF PAINT

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Dec 2009, 18:12
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by damongrounsell » 17 Dec 2009, 11:35

THE MOOSE, WESTFALIA WHITE 1989 NEEDED SOME WORK DOING TO IT AND I SPRAYED IT WITH THE PAINT SOLD AT HALFORDS, NOT ALPINE WHITE, IT WAS PASTEL WHITE....

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Dec 2009, 18:12
unusual driver seat belt question

Last post by Cafnod « 17 Dec 2009, 15:35
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by pionte » 16 Dec 2009, 19:27

I have just taken delivery of my new custom furniture, and I am very pleased with it, unfortunatly me being a muppet who cant read a tape measure...

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Last post by Cafnod
17 Dec 2009, 15:35
carpet lining suppliers

Last post by taurus « 16 Dec 2009, 19:04
Replies: 7
by jake1953 » 09 Dec 2009, 15:29

I remember reading on here the names of carpet lining suppliers that you good people have used. Can someone remind me the names of the companies...

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Last post by taurus
16 Dec 2009, 19:04
Sliding door issue

Last post by CovKid « 16 Dec 2009, 10:12
Replies: 3
by nesty » 15 Dec 2009, 23:43

Been getting a bit worse now the cold weather coming. Now having trouble getting the door open even with my special knack.

Generally always had to...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Dec 2009, 10:12
Key blanks

Last post by ThorAlex « 16 Dec 2009, 01:20
Replies: 6
by thebigdogsix » 14 Dec 2009, 20:05

Hi
I was wondering if anyone could help please
I need some keys cut for my bus. The only one i have is (i guess) a non genuine vw part
and was...

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Last post by ThorAlex
16 Dec 2009, 01:20
Cold weld aluminium or steel?

Last post by Helga « 15 Dec 2009, 23:21
Replies: 17
by Helga » 13 Dec 2009, 18:46
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Hi, I'm doing a little repair on the back of my VW car - a mk2 polo, just filling a small hole and though I'd cold weld (with something like jb weld)...
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Last post by Helga
15 Dec 2009, 23:21
T25 seats

Last post by CovKid « 15 Dec 2009, 12:53
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by jon71 » 15 Dec 2009, 08:03

I have a 1980 van with swivel seats in the front and was hoping to have them reupholstered. Unfortunately my local trimmer has told me that they are...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Dec 2009, 12:53
chemical rust treatment

Last post by CovKid « 10 Dec 2009, 21:33
Replies: 1
by taurus » 10 Dec 2009, 19:12

Whats the best chemical anti rust stuff to use, ive rubbed down and cleaned and neet to treat now, is there any
difference between any of the...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Dec 2009, 21:33
cutting roof pillar

Last post by Ian Hulley « 10 Dec 2009, 17:25

by Ian Hulley » 10 Dec 2009, 17:25

.... DO NOT cut out the crossmember of the roof, it's a major part of the structure and you'll need to install a steel frame, as shown in the Camping...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
10 Dec 2009, 17:25
German vans and rust

Last post by eatcustard « 08 Dec 2009, 14:21

by eatcustard » 08 Dec 2009, 14:21

he waxoiled all the inside and just added the seam filler on the outside

Thats why rust is coming back.

You need to kill the rust on both sides

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Last post by eatcustard
08 Dec 2009, 14:21
mud flaps

Last post by jandm17 « 07 Dec 2009, 18:21

by jandm17 » 07 Dec 2009, 18:21

thanks, i saw the JK ones at Vanfest and thought they looked plasticy. So you're saying they are rubber ones? So whats the difference between these...

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Last post by jandm17
07 Dec 2009, 18:21
Insulating advice

Last post by skint-van-man « 06 Dec 2009, 12:52

by skint-van-man » 06 Dec 2009, 12:52

B&Q have a BOG OFF on insulation at the mo, i insulated my panel van for £8 and ive got the second roll still unwrapped!

Makes a difference so well...

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Last post by skint-van-man
06 Dec 2009, 12:52
Dodgy Sliding door locks?

Last post by CovKid « 04 Dec 2009, 16:45

by CovKid » 04 Dec 2009, 16:45

It seems to be a common problem as soon as the temperatures plummet. My observations of this is that the grease in the rear catch becomes stiff in...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Dec 2009, 16:45
rear lap belts...

Last post by Cafnod « 29 Nov 2009, 23:53

by Cafnod » 29 Nov 2009, 23:53

Hi
Our van has lap belts in the back but I dont like them. They were there when it came and if and when I replace the original bed with a welded...

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Last post by Cafnod
29 Nov 2009, 23:53
Must cab floor repairs be welded?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 28 Nov 2009, 20:56
Replies: 3
by hankino » 25 Nov 2009, 17:21

Can anyone help. I'm 'doing the rust' (1980 T25 2l air) and after a bit of wire brush work I can get glimpses of the road through my passenger side...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
28 Nov 2009, 20:56
this time i think i have realy messed up need help !!!!

Last post by Damien « 28 Nov 2009, 18:26
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by rattybird » 28 Nov 2009, 16:04

the gap is 1.5 inches at the top and measurement is 3ft 4 inches and the hight is 1 ft 2 inches :ok

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Last post by Damien
28 Nov 2009, 18:26
Insulating sliding door - photos

Last post by hixsy « 26 Nov 2009, 17:47
Replies: 1
by camper man » 26 Nov 2009, 15:09

ive just done my whole van out in it :ok

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Last post by hixsy
26 Nov 2009, 17:47
Caravelle windscreen rubber

Last post by batmangb « 26 Nov 2009, 17:05

by batmangb » 26 Nov 2009, 17:05

Its also much easier to pop the windscreen and put in back again on the Caravelle because without the trim in, it gives you far more leway

When I...

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Last post by batmangb
26 Nov 2009, 17:05
Shutz?

Last post by eatcustard « 22 Nov 2009, 18:34
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by Helga » 22 Nov 2009, 18:24

Yep, tetrasyl stonechip on ebay for around a fiver - that will do the job. Finally a clear answer, not of course everybody's clear answer (100...

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Last post by eatcustard
22 Nov 2009, 18:34
rust repairs

Last post by Wear Sunscreen « 22 Nov 2009, 12:22

by Wear Sunscreen » 22 Nov 2009, 12:22

Due to a lack of time and too many aches and pains, I am looking for someone in Birmingham area who is willing to tackle a few rust problems on my...

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Last post by Wear Sunscreen
22 Nov 2009, 12:22
door cards

Last post by Helga « 21 Nov 2009, 23:22
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by rubyvan » 21 Nov 2009, 23:03

Can anyone tell me how to remove the door cards on a westy and other panels e.t.c
cheers

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Last post by Helga
21 Nov 2009, 23:22
Best place for replacement panels for van

Last post by CovKid « 20 Nov 2009, 23:51
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by Jeanie » 20 Nov 2009, 23:00

Do Vw still have panels? Did not know that! That would be great then would not need to worry about inferior quality for my van. Would I just phone a...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Nov 2009, 23:51
painting my T25

Last post by samk « 20 Nov 2009, 14:17
Replies: 3
by Cruz » 20 Nov 2009, 09:58

Sod resprays when after about 6 months rust begins to bubble back through from a place you previously didn't know about, or some local tw*t keys it....

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Last post by samk
20 Nov 2009, 14:17
Seam Maintenance?

Last post by JCL « 20 Nov 2009, 13:38

by JCL » 20 Nov 2009, 13:38

Any process or procedure that i can carry out to preserve the perfect seams of my perfect 14k miler? Thanks.

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Last post by JCL
20 Nov 2009, 13:38
Vinyl for just inside door??

Last post by Helga « 19 Nov 2009, 22:22

by Helga » 19 Nov 2009, 22:22

Hi, my black vinyl which goes along the edge of the seats, or should I say 'around' the boxes the seats sit on at the front and down to the door...

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Last post by Helga
19 Nov 2009, 22:22
Water ingress via cab door speakers and door membranes

Last post by syncroandy « 19 Nov 2009, 19:43

by syncroandy » 19 Nov 2009, 19:43

The original membranes had moulded-in recesses for the speakers. I got a pair new from VW in the last couple of years. May still be available from...

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Last post by syncroandy
19 Nov 2009, 19:43
sliding door card question

Last post by billy739 « 12 Nov 2009, 23:16
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by samk » 11 Nov 2009, 14:46

hi guys,

do you think this sliding door card would fit an 83 Aircooled slider?

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thanks

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Last post by billy739
12 Nov 2009, 23:16
Water leaking onto floorpans. Help

Last post by PEET « 12 Nov 2009, 22:50
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by woodmonkey » 07 Nov 2009, 21:29

i get that, and it's mixed with brake fluid but thats another story! :?

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Last post by PEET
12 Nov 2009, 22:50
Engine deck lid

Last post by pocolow « 12 Nov 2009, 17:04

by pocolow » 12 Nov 2009, 17:04

Brickwerks do a lever arm for the 1Y conversion...
:ok

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Last post by pocolow
12 Nov 2009, 17:04
insulating under cab mats

Last post by CovKid « 12 Nov 2009, 15:47
Replies: 4
by samk » 12 Nov 2009, 15:00

Thanks for the tips.

Looks like i'll go with the stuff covkid used - thought this was the best option for me but wanted to double check it would go...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Nov 2009, 15:47
vw paint code

Last post by CovKid « 11 Nov 2009, 18:57

by CovKid » 11 Nov 2009, 18:57

VW don't supply RAL equivalents and checking on a PC monitor will be way off. Best to ask a paint shop to tell you the equivalent but you may find...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Nov 2009, 18:57
A step by step guide to repairing rusty windows

Last post by ronsrecord « 11 Nov 2009, 15:53
Replies: 19
by Pepperami » 24 Mar 2009, 11:00
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OK here goes. A step by step guide on how to repair rusty windows. I know this has already been done but i will attempt to give more detail and any...
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Last post by ronsrecord
11 Nov 2009, 15:53
Plate under front seat

Last post by ppp « 05 Nov 2009, 18:57

by ppp » 05 Nov 2009, 18:57

Have you ever notice there is a plate located under front seat (passenger seat for RHD)

There are some digits indicate something.
For my...

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Last post by ppp
05 Nov 2009, 18:57
Fitting seat belts

Last post by earlybay « 03 Nov 2009, 15:55

by earlybay » 03 Nov 2009, 15:55

my syncro caravelle has a full-width Westy r'n'r bed fitted to it from a multivan- hopefully to which I will be fitting at least 2 x 3-point belts...

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Last post by earlybay
03 Nov 2009, 15:55
mirror wobble

Last post by R0B « 30 Oct 2009, 20:10
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by _robin » 30 Oct 2009, 18:59

On the way back from buying my van the mirrors blew back towards the door at about 60mph. After some advice on here, I took them off and tightened...

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Last post by R0B
30 Oct 2009, 20:10
Anyone have a Bluestar Buddy seat fitted? I need some pics

Last post by jokeruk « 30 Oct 2009, 17:42

by jokeruk » 30 Oct 2009, 17:42

Sorry for draggin up an old thread, but did you get any joy with this - i've only just noticed it, but i've got a bluestar complete with buddy seats...

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Last post by jokeruk
30 Oct 2009, 17:42
Fixing a 3rd seat in the back??????

Last post by talkingwhippet « 29 Oct 2009, 19:13
Replies: 5
by northantsandy » 28 Oct 2009, 16:19

Hi guys
I was wondering if anyone had experience of fitting a rear facing 3rd seat in the back directly behind the passenger seat. I was hoping...

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Last post by talkingwhippet
29 Oct 2009, 19:13
Square grill - Anti-theft ideas?

Last post by Plasticman « 28 Oct 2009, 20:40
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by Cruz » 28 Oct 2009, 19:47

Dispense with screws, weld a nut on the back of the captive points and fit small allen bolts?
Good idea
Being lucky enough to work as a fitter with...

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Last post by Plasticman
28 Oct 2009, 20:40
Front head rest

Last post by R0B « 28 Oct 2009, 19:31
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by R0B » 28 Oct 2009, 14:18

right then heres a how to for those interested..
1.if you look carefully you can see the retaining clip..

2.insert small screwdriver..

3.pull...

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Last post by R0B
28 Oct 2009, 19:31
Roof mounted blower

Last post by mattk918 « 27 Oct 2009, 16:39
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by mattk918 » 09 Jul 2009, 15:50

Hi,
I have acquired a roof mounted blower unit for a T25. Not seen one before so don't know whether it is an OEM item or aftermarket. It seems to fit...

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Last post by mattk918
27 Oct 2009, 16:39
Whats rusty in this pic? and other quarter light issues

Last post by Cruz « 25 Oct 2009, 18:24

by Cruz » 25 Oct 2009, 18:24

All parts are obsolete.

This any good to you?

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25 Oct 2009, 18:24

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