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Insulation,The Bulley-Hewlett way!!

Last post by mikestef « 30 Apr 2009, 21:04
Replies: 11
by mikestef » 27 Apr 2009, 10:46

I nead some advice please!I have read Bulley-Hewletts piece on heat,rust and noise.He seems to know his stuff!and lays it all out in an easy to...

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Last post by mikestef
30 Apr 2009, 21:04
leaks on floor

Last post by john « 29 Apr 2009, 09:05
Replies: 5
by rubyvan » 28 Apr 2009, 21:42

CAn anyone explain to me why I may be getting a pool of water on the passengers side (lhd) on the floor.
To narrow it down a bit!!
The front of the...

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Last post by john
29 Apr 2009, 09:05
Leaky T25!

Last post by griff488 « 27 Apr 2009, 23:44
Replies: 2
by griff488 » 27 Apr 2009, 07:00

Hi
My mate has a 1988 T25 with the 1.9 DG engine which has sprung a leak in an odd place.
It appears to be leaking from the exhaust mounting bolt...

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Last post by griff488
27 Apr 2009, 23:44
rear window replacement

Last post by paddy1960 « 27 Apr 2009, 20:28
Replies: 2
by paddy1960 » 26 Apr 2009, 21:31

I thought I might as well get all my questions out of the way in one go!

I am going to replace the rear winscreen (plastic double galzed -...

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Last post by paddy1960
27 Apr 2009, 20:28
Welding pricing guideline...

Last post by winston wolf « 27 Apr 2009, 05:54
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by chuckle-bus-tom » 26 Apr 2009, 19:18

I'm taking the van in for a welding quote tomorrow with a mind to obviously leave it and get the work done. I have used the garage for mechanical...

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Last post by winston wolf
27 Apr 2009, 05:54
Guide to fitting Cab Door Seals

Last post by irishkeet « 26 Apr 2009, 18:03
Replies: 2
by irishkeet » 26 Apr 2009, 17:41

Although it's a relativity easy job to do I thought I would knock up a quick guide to this job as I couldn't find any tips on the site when I did...

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Last post by irishkeet
26 Apr 2009, 18:03
RUST

Last post by trickytroggle28 « 26 Apr 2009, 13:24
Replies: 5
by trickytroggle28 » 30 Mar 2009, 13:43

Hi
Ok now it is time to attack that RUST
Can anyone give me some simple advice on what to do and is it right that even though I treat the rust on the...

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Last post by trickytroggle28
26 Apr 2009, 13:24
lap belts (too short)

Last post by aussie « 25 Apr 2009, 11:50
Replies: 3
by aussie » 25 Apr 2009, 11:31

Hi Guys
Since fitting a bluebird 3/4 rock n roll bed my lap belts are not long enough to reach around and fasten :? . The seat/bed is staying put, is...

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Last post by aussie
25 Apr 2009, 11:50
T3 leaking water onto my pedals

Last post by peasant « 25 Apr 2009, 11:27
Replies: 6
by dink » 01 Apr 2009, 18:19

I've got water dripping onto the pedals sometimes
I've recently had the windscreen out and welded in new metal around the lip where it was rotten
I...

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Last post by peasant
25 Apr 2009, 11:27
Tailgate stand-off aka: ventilator

Last post by Mocki « 24 Apr 2009, 16:37
Replies: 16
by mahatmacoat » 22 Apr 2009, 14:24
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Summer is coming and soon we'll be able to wake up in our own personal sauna, so I'm on the hunt for the plans for those wonderful stand off brackets...
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Last post by Mocki
24 Apr 2009, 16:37
Hammerite or POR15?

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 23 Apr 2009, 05:35
Replies: 5
by eatcustard » 20 Apr 2009, 10:25

Whats the best for painting under the van?

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
23 Apr 2009, 05:35
Padded dashboard retaining nuts?

Last post by PEET « 22 Apr 2009, 21:39
Replies: 3
by lhd » 22 Apr 2009, 17:04

Does anyone know the part No's for them or even what they are called.
It's pretty vague on the vagcat catalouge.

They are like pressed washer type...

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Last post by PEET
22 Apr 2009, 21:39
Felt window channels

Last post by samk « 21 Apr 2009, 22:35
Replies: 8
by cubensis » 20 Apr 2009, 16:37

Hi is there a cheaper place than JK for the felt window channel? I can't bring myself to pay £35 a side even though i could really do with them,...

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Last post by samk
21 Apr 2009, 22:35
How long do these kinda things take???

Last post by ojsmith « 21 Apr 2009, 14:18
Replies: 8
by daschmoo » 20 Apr 2009, 14:45

Right then I really need to get some stuff done on the van but don't really know how long the various processes tend to take?

The van is really...

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Last post by ojsmith
21 Apr 2009, 14:18
Opening quarter glass

Last post by wackos00 « 20 Apr 2009, 13:19
Replies: 6
by el sketcho » 11 Apr 2009, 09:35

I've just got some opening quarterlight glass, I'm gonna fit them tomorrow weather dependent, is it just a case of undo the old ones and fit the new...

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Last post by wackos00
20 Apr 2009, 13:19
Surfboard on a hi-top

Last post by windysurfer « 19 Apr 2009, 18:53
Replies: 10
by chrubble » 08 Apr 2009, 07:56

Hiya,

Does anyone know of a way to attach a long surfboard to the side of a hi-top roof (pictured)? The board is 8'10 - so better out than in, as...

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Last post by windysurfer
19 Apr 2009, 18:53
Seems

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 19 Apr 2009, 07:55
Replies: 6
by ajp » 17 Apr 2009, 16:28

I've had a look in the wiki pages and either I missed it or its not there but... when fixing rust in seems what do you use to put back in the seems?...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
19 Apr 2009, 07:55
wing mirror glass

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 19 Apr 2009, 05:20
Replies: 1
by rubyvan » 18 Apr 2009, 23:27

Hello
Does anyone have any information regarding removal and refit of glass into an electric mirror housing as atlantics have.
Also does anyone know...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
19 Apr 2009, 05:20
Masking Wheels for Painting

Last post by irishkeet « 18 Apr 2009, 18:33
Replies: 8
by Steve T » 15 Apr 2009, 22:20

This job took no more than 10 minutes masking from start to finish

Mask with strips of around 12 inches overlapping each piece and inside of rim,...

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Last post by irishkeet
18 Apr 2009, 18:33
Name that colour

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 17 Apr 2009, 12:25
Replies: 1
by eatcustard » 17 Apr 2009, 10:01

What colour is this

as the paint code says its yellow!!? DSC_0071.jpg

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
17 Apr 2009, 12:25
Sliding door roller on "U" bracket

Last post by R0B « 16 Apr 2009, 21:17
Replies: 2
by little.legs » 16 Apr 2009, 20:29

:cry: Hi,
Had one of those days where one job leads to about 10 others. Beginning to hate my van. Here goes anyway...

Anyone know the part...

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Last post by R0B
16 Apr 2009, 21:17
more rust removal

Last post by ricicles « 16 Apr 2009, 21:12
Replies: 11
by ricicles » 15 Apr 2009, 19:06

getting fed up looking at this :?

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Last post by ricicles
16 Apr 2009, 21:12
Seatbelt Laws

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 16 Apr 2009, 20:44
Replies: 2
by leonn » 16 Apr 2009, 19:40

Hi Folks,

We have just bought our first VW Campervan and were wondering what the current laws are for carrying passengers in the back without...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
16 Apr 2009, 20:44
swivel seat bushes

Last post by PEET « 15 Apr 2009, 22:08
Replies: 1
by kev706 » 15 Apr 2009, 15:08

Hi all, just removed my swivel seat base (vw) to clean and re grease and ive lost one of the plastic bushes. The ones that fit into the lower part....

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Last post by PEET
15 Apr 2009, 22:08
Seat Runner Stuck

Last post by mikec « 15 Apr 2009, 12:44
Replies: 6
by mikec » 09 Apr 2009, 09:26

My passenger seat runner will not slide, at all. As far as I can tell looking at the mechanism, it's dis-connecting but it's well and truly jammed....

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Last post by mikec
15 Apr 2009, 12:44
Early/late lock set

Last post by CAPRICE « 15 Apr 2009, 06:18
Replies: 1
by deepseadennis » 14 Apr 2009, 21:32

Hi Guys, can anyone tell me when the T25 lock sets where changed from early to later models?? I have an 87 E plate T25 and need to get a new lock set...

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Last post by CAPRICE
15 Apr 2009, 06:18
window seals

Last post by VWCamperfan « 14 Apr 2009, 18:43
Replies: 1
by kirrie » 14 Apr 2009, 09:02

can anyone suggest a way of stopping black lines running down my nice new paint work -by the way its adeeper shade of yellow -would vasaline work...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
14 Apr 2009, 18:43
Door not hanging straight...

Last post by VWCamperfan « 14 Apr 2009, 18:36
Replies: 10
by Helga » 12 Apr 2009, 20:23

Door not hanging straight...

Hi, I have just taken the door off recently, de rusted and re painted the hinges, and put the door back on tonight......

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Last post by VWCamperfan
14 Apr 2009, 18:36
sliding door handle

Last post by thechubbsdub « 14 Apr 2009, 16:45
Replies: 1
by monkeynut » 14 Apr 2009, 10:31

Hi All
Is there an alternative the the standard handle
reluctant to pay the silly prices folk are asking for them :roll:

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Last post by thechubbsdub
14 Apr 2009, 16:45
Blanking out a window

Last post by meggles « 12 Apr 2009, 11:48
Replies: 8
by meggles » 11 Apr 2009, 21:34

I want to blank out a window. It's the one at the O/S rear. Not that it matters which one really I suppose. Easiest way would be to do something to...

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Last post by meggles
12 Apr 2009, 11:48
Door seals - which glue?

Last post by Fritz « 12 Apr 2009, 00:26
Replies: 3
by Helga » 10 Apr 2009, 19:14

Hi, I have just ordered new cab door seals from Just Kampers, but they say that they need glue to stick 'em on - but now which sort of glue... any...

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Last post by Fritz
12 Apr 2009, 00:26
Passengers in rear of camper

Last post by CovKid « 10 Apr 2009, 20:59
Replies: 2
by littlebassett » 10 Apr 2009, 19:01

Hi all

Does anyone know the law on passengers in the rear with no seat belts?

Also anyone in Wales that know how to get them fitted to rear of...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Apr 2009, 20:59
Rust treatments,in what order?

Last post by BIG D « 10 Apr 2009, 14:56
Replies: 3
by fix » 09 Apr 2009, 10:52

Im currently cutting the rear out and inner arch out of my van.On most areas i can cut out old metal and out new in,but on some areas i need to treat...

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Last post by BIG D
10 Apr 2009, 14:56
Seats

Last post by DoKa90 « 09 Apr 2009, 10:04
Replies: 1
by Basher » 09 Apr 2009, 08:41

Just purchased a 85 T3 Van, and need a replacement double passenger seat, will a seat out of other models fit.

Thanks.

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Last post by DoKa90
09 Apr 2009, 10:04
Tailgate weight?

Last post by fix « 07 Apr 2009, 21:58
Replies: 4
by fix » 06 Apr 2009, 12:16

Abit of a random question, but does anyone know the rough weight of a T25 tailgate?

Thanks

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Last post by fix
07 Apr 2009, 21:58
Rear Side Window Bllanking

Last post by mikec « 07 Apr 2009, 09:24
Replies: 6
by mikec » 03 Apr 2009, 18:03

My van currently is all windows, I'd really like to blank the rear side windows, is there a recommended way to do it? Is it best ust to replace the...

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Last post by mikec
07 Apr 2009, 09:24
Rustoleum match for VW Pastel White?

Last post by Willoughby « 06 Apr 2009, 13:00
Replies: 6
by neil3965 » 05 Apr 2009, 22:42

Does anyone know if one of the Rustoleum off-the-shelf colours is a near match for Volkswagen's Pastel White (L90D)?

Thanks.

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Last post by Willoughby
06 Apr 2009, 13:00
Water leak on t25 camper

Last post by MattyBigNose « 04 Apr 2009, 22:19
Replies: 3
by littlebassett » 04 Apr 2009, 19:30

Hi all

Got a water leak on the n/s/f. Water running down back of glove box and gathering under the mat on the n/s/f footwell. I have sealed the...

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Last post by MattyBigNose
04 Apr 2009, 22:19
Rear Mudflaps - No Instructions..Help!

Last post by Spiral « 04 Apr 2009, 12:10
Replies: 5
by Spiral » 04 Apr 2009, 09:27

Bought a set of non-drill rear mudflaps for my T25. At the very least I would have expected them to come with an instructions sheet, but that would...

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Last post by Spiral
04 Apr 2009, 12:10
Rust on paint

Last post by CovKid « 03 Apr 2009, 22:22
Replies: 3
by getunder » 02 Apr 2009, 20:27

Anyone any idea what to use to get rid of rust stains on paintwork. I have used cutting compound with limited success. Wondered if there was a...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Apr 2009, 22:22
rear seatbelts

Last post by J188 « 03 Apr 2009, 16:25
Replies: 1
by stevo1980 » 02 Apr 2009, 07:34

Hi has anyone got any pics of how to fit lap belts for my rock and roll bed. I have a panel van and am strugglin to find how to do it. ie bolt them...

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Last post by J188
03 Apr 2009, 16:25
Alternative Window Rubbers / Trims

Last post by mikec « 03 Apr 2009, 14:52
Replies: 6
by mikec » 02 Apr 2009, 15:54

Hi, I've been good and searched the forums first!

Just bought a Transporter, going to paint with rustoleum easter weekend after prepping this...

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Last post by mikec
03 Apr 2009, 14:52
No man likes a gap thats too big!

Last post by callanish « 02 Apr 2009, 23:53
Replies: 8
by jaydog » 01 Apr 2009, 23:29

Now i have your attention,

what is the average gap between the door and the piller on the front doors, mine seems to wide to me and the door...

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Last post by callanish
02 Apr 2009, 23:53
Tailgate differences

Last post by fix « 02 Apr 2009, 17:10
Replies: 6
by fix » 01 Apr 2009, 18:55

Firstly I have searched but dont have the answer I need!

Ive got a late van and the tailgate is dented so I want to replace it, Ive been offered an...

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Last post by fix
02 Apr 2009, 17:10
More Rust Questions

Last post by BundeswehrBrick « 01 Apr 2009, 18:00
Replies: 5
by BundeswehrBrick » 30 Mar 2009, 19:21

I want like a spray or gel to apply to rusty parts of the underside of my van. Just like something to shift the rust easier as sanding it seems to...

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Last post by BundeswehrBrick
01 Apr 2009, 18:00
Door handles

Last post by Aidan « 01 Apr 2009, 12:10
Replies: 5
by Molly Man » 01 Apr 2009, 09:14

Want to refurbish my external door handles in situ....will carefully mask seals and surrounding areas...but what black spray paint to use? One that...

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Last post by Aidan
01 Apr 2009, 12:10
Sliding door conundrum

Last post by dugcati « 31 Mar 2009, 20:48
Replies: 5
by Fingle » 30 Mar 2009, 21:29

Have just chisseled off the filler from the left hand sliding door.

Was told they did it as they couldnt get a replacement handle, however the...

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Last post by dugcati
31 Mar 2009, 20:48
fitting the Ladder

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Mar 2009, 20:36
Replies: 6
by lynwil » 31 Mar 2009, 20:06

Another one for you guys, I have T25 which when I bought it the chap gave me the ladder that he had taken off the tailgate, I now want to refit it...

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Last post by kevtherev
31 Mar 2009, 20:36
Fuel filler cap alternatives?

Last post by PEET « 30 Mar 2009, 20:51
Replies: 7
by Matt The Hat » 30 Mar 2009, 11:27

The lock on my filler cap is so stiff its gotto go, but i'm having a job finding new or second hand caps the same. Does anyone use any other caps...

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Last post by PEET
30 Mar 2009, 20:51
Windscreen removal

Last post by munnyella « 30 Mar 2009, 19:47
Replies: 4
by munnyella » 30 Mar 2009, 17:37

Hi

I want to remove my front and rear screens prior to paint prepping, anyone got any tips, I can cut the ones on my van, but want to save the seals...

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Last post by munnyella
30 Mar 2009, 19:47

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