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Fitting Lap belts - do I need threadlock?

Last post by TEMPO « 02 Jul 2009, 11:41
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by Blunderbus » 02 Jul 2009, 09:40

I'm fitting lap belts to the middle seats of my caravelle - do I need to threadlock the bolts?

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Last post by TEMPO
02 Jul 2009, 11:41
van respray

Last post by R0B « 01 Jul 2009, 23:37
Replies: 2
by greglad » 15 Jun 2009, 18:17

can anyone recommend anywhere in the north west for a full van respray.

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Last post by R0B
01 Jul 2009, 23:37
speeding up derusting, flattening and finishing ..

Last post by Damien « 01 Jul 2009, 21:08
Replies: 4
by xpress » 30 Jun 2009, 14:28

here's some pics in my garage area of restoration around the back left wheel arch (the first ten pics) the subsequent pics are different areas of...

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Last post by Damien
01 Jul 2009, 21:08
New doors for my westy?

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 Jul 2009, 18:54
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by Dubberduck » 01 Jul 2009, 18:43

Hi all,

Quick question. Are all the front doors on the T25 interchangeable?

I need a new drivers door for my 1982 westy and there are some on...

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Last post by toomanytoys
01 Jul 2009, 18:54
middle seats

Last post by ermie571 « 01 Jul 2009, 12:38
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by Blunderbus » 30 Jun 2009, 18:41

Anyone on here flipped their middle row of seats around to face backwards? Is it easy to do?
Is their still room for a rock and roll bed to pull out?...

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Last post by ermie571
01 Jul 2009, 12:38
rust treating rust pits smoothed by jelonite?

Last post by xpress « 28 Jun 2009, 23:02
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by xpress » 28 Jun 2009, 21:40

hi there.

i have been treating a rust area near a wheel arch, i have taken the filler off and used a flange disc, worn it down considerably, trying...

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Last post by xpress
28 Jun 2009, 23:02
New Front grille - chrome surround

Last post by Blunderbus « 28 Jun 2009, 21:51
Replies: 2
by Blunderbus » 28 Jun 2009, 19:17

Hi,
The 'chrome' paint on my front grille is looking very tired. Can I buy a new front grille (round headlights) with the chrome already in place, or...

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Last post by Blunderbus
28 Jun 2009, 21:51
Front Lower Replacement Panel

Last post by CovKid « 28 Jun 2009, 13:04
Replies: 3
by bootneck1988 » 28 Jun 2009, 09:54

Hello all, does anyone have a handle on where I can get hold of a replacement Front Lower Panel (the one thats welded to the bumper chasis). Mine is...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Jun 2009, 13:04
Paint Code no match

Last post by dsa « 27 Jun 2009, 23:31
Replies: 10
by andyasj » 27 Jun 2009, 11:12

Hello,
I have a 1986 Westfalia Joker (imported from Germany).
The paint code is LA8A but I have purchased 2 cans (both Holt but from different...

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Last post by dsa
27 Jun 2009, 23:31
Re-trimming rear seats - AutoHomes?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 27 Jun 2009, 21:46
Replies: 4
by AngeloEvs » 26 Jun 2009, 18:18

Mine have had it and are being replaced with new covers, foam and bases. Normally they are permanently fitted to the plywood bases but I want the...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
27 Jun 2009, 21:46
Window felts and courtesy lights

Last post by Red Westie « 27 Jun 2009, 15:15
Replies: 4
by Karmavan Vliet » 25 Jun 2009, 21:17

Almost finished a clean up and respray of my 'new' 1984 converted Transporter and I need to replace the felts of both cabin doors.I'm completely new...

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Last post by Red Westie
27 Jun 2009, 15:15
Door decal

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 26 Jun 2009, 17:55
Replies: 1
by Cruz » 26 Jun 2009, 17:47

Anyone know where I can get my hands on some VW logo door decals lidentical to the one in the picture?

onclick= window.open(this.href);return...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
26 Jun 2009, 17:55
how far apart are the spot welds on t25 wheel arches?

Last post by xpress « 26 Jun 2009, 15:26
Replies: 2
by xpress » 26 Jun 2009, 11:34

to those people who have taken bits off a t25 and those in the know, i have a question.

i am needing to replace a wheel arch, i understand the...

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Last post by xpress
26 Jun 2009, 15:26
MOT and Bumpers

Last post by The_blue « 26 Jun 2009, 11:22
Replies: 6
by shropshirevanman » 25 Jun 2009, 13:43

Hi,

Mot due soon, have the front and rear bumpers off as re painting them etc....

do you need the bumpers on to get it through the mot?

many...

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Last post by The_blue
26 Jun 2009, 11:22
Fitting a seatbelt for buddy seat

Last post by ermie571 « 25 Jun 2009, 10:28
Replies: 6
by seahorse » 24 Jun 2009, 09:45

I'd like to be able to carry a passenger on the rear-facing buddy seat shown below. It's currently freestanding so presumably would need to be...

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Last post by ermie571
25 Jun 2009, 10:28
window rubber sealant and paint?

Last post by rainman « 25 Jun 2009, 07:56
Replies: 6
by rainman » 18 Jun 2009, 06:11

Years ago I used some stuff on my morris minor window rubbers to seal them and freshen them up as they'd got a bit hard and cracked. There was a...

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Last post by rainman
25 Jun 2009, 07:56
so does this matter

Last post by toomanytoys « 24 Jun 2009, 21:57
Replies: 14
by Rincewind » 24 Jun 2009, 19:40

been having a poke around in the engine bay tonight, prior to it heading into the garage tomorrow

however i have noticed the rubber that goes around...

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Last post by toomanytoys
24 Jun 2009, 21:57
how many kg is a t25 back bumper?

Last post by xpress « 24 Jun 2009, 17:11
Replies: 14
by xpress » 23 Jun 2009, 12:33

how many kg is a t25 back bumper?

for parcelforce.

cheers

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Last post by xpress
24 Jun 2009, 17:11
T25: Can I weld this???

Last post by Cruz « 24 Jun 2009, 13:29
Replies: 15
by blue67 » 23 Jun 2009, 19:46
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Well the story goes along the lines that i wanted to remove and replace the rear springs on my T25 panal van, i removed the springs and the lower...
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Last post by Cruz
24 Jun 2009, 13:29
Hmmm, where can I get this interior bit from!?

Last post by shortbloke « 24 Jun 2009, 09:49
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by shortbloke » 18 Jun 2009, 10:39
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Hi all

Hope someone can help.

When we brought our little baby (Aircooled 2.0l petrol RHD '82 T25) the steering column shroud (upper and lower) was...
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Last post by shortbloke
24 Jun 2009, 09:49
Reluctant to price a panel job! What gives?

Last post by maxstu « 22 Jun 2009, 21:49
Replies: 3
by maxstu » 22 Jun 2009, 14:45

I recently put my van in to a local one man spray shop. I wanted to get the bottom of the windscreen panel repaired before fitting new seal and...

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Last post by maxstu
22 Jun 2009, 21:49
sliding door lock problem urgent

Last post by Fritz « 22 Jun 2009, 21:22
Replies: 1
by posler » 22 Jun 2009, 20:25

hi all
While trying to take the door handle off the sliding door on my van i managed to wreck the bolt that holds it in. its in tight in at the mo...

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Last post by Fritz
22 Jun 2009, 21:22
Roller tip

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 22 Jun 2009, 07:38
Replies: 3
by meggles » 21 Jun 2009, 20:09

Just had a thought whilst doing my van with a roller. It's a good idea to prepare your van and then give a coat of finish to highlight areas which...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
22 Jun 2009, 07:38
removing armrests on captains seats?

Last post by tonymolloy « 21 Jun 2009, 16:59
Replies: 2
by tonymolloy » 21 Jun 2009, 04:51

has anyone ever took the armrests of a captains seat,im having a right game trying to get them off,also i took the long bolt out of the adjuster and...

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Last post by tonymolloy
21 Jun 2009, 16:59
tow bar

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Jun 2009, 11:56
Replies: 8
by johnnyvespa » 20 Jun 2009, 11:17

how hard is it to fit a westy tow bar to a camper with big bumpers . :?: :ok

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Jun 2009, 11:56
door lock help

Last post by posler « 20 Jun 2009, 21:57
Replies: 4
by posler » 18 Jun 2009, 20:29

hello everyone can ya help me, i cant figue out how to remove the lock barrel's from the various door handles

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Last post by posler
20 Jun 2009, 21:57
Rear view lens

Last post by dwayne « 20 Jun 2009, 21:05
Replies: 3
by Blunderbus » 20 Jun 2009, 20:05

Does anyone use one of those rear view lenses that stick on the back window?
Do they help? Am finding the reverse park a bit of a chore!

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Last post by dwayne
20 Jun 2009, 21:05
rear glass

Last post by bustersmate « 20 Jun 2009, 17:59
Replies: 6
by bustersmate » 16 Jun 2009, 16:49

wondering if someone can help me with this?. i bought a n/s/r side glass for my van a few months ago off of flea bay.well after tinting it(i know im...

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Last post by bustersmate
20 Jun 2009, 17:59
Brittle windscreen

Last post by Fritz « 19 Jun 2009, 22:31
Replies: 10
by High Peaker » 19 Jun 2009, 11:52

I am looking at repairing the rusty bits along the bottom edge of my windscreen, and a local bodyworker has mentioned about old windscreen going...

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Last post by Fritz
19 Jun 2009, 22:31
Is there someting missing from this?!

Last post by bernard1973 « 18 Jun 2009, 21:00
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by bernard1973 » 18 Jun 2009, 19:25

It looks like there should be a handle or something there - can anyone help?

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Last post by bernard1973
18 Jun 2009, 21:00
Replacement cab door handles and keying new locks

Last post by dwayne « 18 Jun 2009, 18:38
Replies: 2
by Cruz » 18 Jun 2009, 17:04

Both my cab door handles are worn with the interior bore full of deep grooves meaning that the lock can be undone using other keys with a bit of...

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Last post by dwayne
18 Jun 2009, 18:38
help with spoilers

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 18 Jun 2009, 14:29
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by daz4ria » 18 Jun 2009, 13:55

hi all taz here can anyone help me im trying to buy the front eyebrow spoiler for my bus ( round headlights ) but cant seem to find any one that...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
18 Jun 2009, 14:29
JK door cards

Last post by spet25 « 17 Jun 2009, 14:48
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by albertramsbottom » 11 Jun 2009, 08:02

Hi just brought a pair of JK door cards. I was thinking orininally that I would just spray them and be done but they are covered in holes. So i am...

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Last post by spet25
17 Jun 2009, 14:48
DA Sander p800/p1000 discs??

Last post by jamesc76 « 17 Jun 2009, 07:01
Replies: 5
by cubensis » 15 Jun 2009, 22:46

I have been looking for these all over and unless i want to buy a massive bulkbuy i can't see any. Can anyone recommend a place to get these from?

I...

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Last post by jamesc76
17 Jun 2009, 07:01
Security- changing locks

Last post by Aidan « 16 Jun 2009, 14:45
Replies: 3
by joe75 » 16 Jun 2009, 09:58

Has anyone tightened up security on their van? I have noticed that my front and side door seem worn :shock: ....

From the little I know I seem to...

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Last post by Aidan
16 Jun 2009, 14:45
To seal or not to seal

Last post by meggles « 15 Jun 2009, 19:28
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by Red Westie » 21 May 2009, 14:29
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I'm Just seeking an opinion......
I had a new front windscreen fitted a few weeks back, nice blue graduated tint...lovely! National windscreens...
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Last post by meggles
15 Jun 2009, 19:28
Sliding Window

Last post by High Peaker « 15 Jun 2009, 17:56
Replies: 4
by thebuz » 15 Jun 2009, 15:59

Hello, I have searched the forum and although there was a similar question I found no answer.
The sliding window on my 1981 is all gunged up. Is...

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Last post by High Peaker
15 Jun 2009, 17:56
Schofields Replacement panels

Last post by paulweld « 15 Jun 2009, 14:26
Replies: 7
by camper » 06 Jun 2009, 18:19

I was looking on schofields website for a replacement repair panel but a notice said they are no longer supplying panel parts .Is this correct? could...

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Last post by paulweld
15 Jun 2009, 14:26
Convex door mirrors

Last post by beergut100 « 15 Jun 2009, 09:42
Replies: 4
by beergut100 » 14 Jun 2009, 11:58

Does anyone know where I can get convex door mirrors? Some brain dead tw*t has broken my old ones off, and Justkampers no longer seem to sell the...

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Last post by beergut100
15 Jun 2009, 09:42
Where shall you sit my child ?

Last post by psychonaut « 14 Jun 2009, 20:37
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by Invisigothh » 14 Jun 2009, 20:07

Assuming the vehicle is in good condition , would you put your 3 year old in the back or the passenger seat ( in a child seat ) . Anybody got any...

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Last post by psychonaut
14 Jun 2009, 20:37
Removal of Bulk Head

Last post by tinman « 14 Jun 2009, 20:05
Replies: 8
by MattyGreg05 » 13 Jun 2009, 20:52

Hi guys, considering removing my bulk head but unsure how to go about it and how easy it would be etc.
I have read threads with some saying it's as...

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Last post by tinman
14 Jun 2009, 20:05
Body panel suppliers quality question

Last post by jaylo264 « 14 Jun 2009, 18:52
Replies: 1
by phade » 14 Jun 2009, 18:24

Hi everyone,

I have a quick question. How good are body panels (eg. front doors) from the following suppliers:-

- Alan H Schofield
- VW Heritage
-...

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Last post by jaylo264
14 Jun 2009, 18:52
Type 2 T3 (T25) early to late doors interchangeability Q

Last post by jason k « 14 Jun 2009, 12:50
Replies: 1
by phade » 13 Jun 2009, 13:24

Hi everyone,

I have a quick question. Are the late front doors interchangeable with the early front doors ?

I'm currently thinking about replacing...

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Last post by jason k
14 Jun 2009, 12:50
Slider repair panels

Last post by meggles « 13 Jun 2009, 20:40
Replies: 5
by meggles » 10 Jun 2009, 21:19

I've had no luck sourcing a replacement sliding door for my van so I am now looking at repairing the one I have. I would need both inner and outer...

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Last post by meggles
13 Jun 2009, 20:40
Twin slider

Last post by kathyshack « 13 Jun 2009, 09:30
Replies: 4
by dice » 12 Jun 2009, 19:32

Hi all,

Is it possible if i brought a van with twin sliders to seal one side up as i want to use one side for units and for saftey reasons i dont...

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Last post by kathyshack
13 Jun 2009, 09:30
Left hand drive side door rear latch.

Last post by CovKid « 11 Jun 2009, 10:20
Replies: 4
by syncro4us » 06 Jun 2009, 11:11

Left hand drive side door rear latch.
For a 1986 syncro left hand drive the rear latching mechanism appears to lock ok but when I go over a bump it...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Jun 2009, 10:20
cheap ebay seller/user id for leatherette/headlining?

Last post by CovKid « 11 Jun 2009, 10:13
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by xpress » 10 Jun 2009, 19:04

cheap ebay seller/user id for leatherette/headlining?

cheers!

:D :D

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Last post by CovKid
11 Jun 2009, 10:13
Size of side windows.

Last post by CycloneMike « 11 Jun 2009, 07:50
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by meggles » 10 Jun 2009, 21:23

Anyone know where I can get the size of the side windows on various van conversions? I have a rust problem with my window apertures and a great way...

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Last post by CycloneMike
11 Jun 2009, 07:50
insulating you van

Last post by marble « 10 Jun 2009, 20:24
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by marble » 05 Jun 2009, 21:51

I know it late in the year but monday I am starting to go back to AA insulation at llantrisant South Wales. They repair and sell colotex seconds(has...

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Last post by marble
10 Jun 2009, 20:24
Blind Spot Mirrors. Which are best?

Last post by jdreamer « 09 Jun 2009, 21:58
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by jaymo » 09 Jun 2009, 20:59

Hi folks,

I've tried a couple of blind spot mirrors on my van now, but both have been a bit poo.

Can anybody recommend a good mirror that will give...

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Last post by jdreamer
09 Jun 2009, 21:58

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