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rusty bits - replace or repair? advice please

Last post by AngeloEvs « 08 Mar 2009, 10:58
Replies: 12
by rainman » 02 Mar 2009, 18:41

Inspired by the paint-your-wagon thread, I decided to tackle the rust on my van. I haven't got the hang of uploading photos but I'd be grateful if...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
08 Mar 2009, 10:58
Removed air intake grill and I can see water

Last post by irishkeet « 07 Mar 2009, 17:41
Replies: 7
by weldore » 06 Mar 2009, 20:08

thats where it comes in...through the grill.before i took mine off for painting yeasterday i heard the chinese torture ..drip drip drip ..coming from...

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Last post by irishkeet
07 Mar 2009, 17:41
paint reaction

Last post by weldore « 07 Mar 2009, 16:29
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by weldore » 06 Mar 2009, 16:57

i dont know anything really about paint types and what works with what and what dont..just thought id clarify that !!
today ive been rubbing down the...

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Last post by weldore
07 Mar 2009, 16:29
welding - what sheet metal and where from?

Last post by asahartz « 06 Mar 2009, 21:20
Replies: 14
by rainman » 04 Mar 2009, 11:23

So i want to do some welding on my van (panels, not chassis) but where can I buy some metal and what should i be looking for? I've had a look in B&Q...

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Last post by asahartz
06 Mar 2009, 21:20
Stripes and Decals, Spray or Sticky ?

Last post by oldiguana « 05 Mar 2009, 21:25
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by Sturgey » 03 Mar 2009, 20:47

Been a member for a few months now, and had my 1990 2.1 w/c bus Myfanwy for around four years. Trouble is she was starting to look a bit tatty around...

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Last post by oldiguana
05 Mar 2009, 21:25
Removing the Glovebox?

Last post by VWCamperfan « 05 Mar 2009, 19:38
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by pockets » 03 Mar 2009, 15:49

How do you remove the glovebox? if I bend the two retaining hooks they feels like they're going to snap :?:

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Last post by VWCamperfan
05 Mar 2009, 19:38
Insulation/Sound deadening?

Last post by gsmoke « 05 Mar 2009, 08:20
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by Chrissyt » 04 Mar 2009, 21:15

I've just fitted a rnr bed to my panel van conversion, before i bolt in the back storage locker is it worth insulating or sound deadening that area...

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Last post by gsmoke
05 Mar 2009, 08:20
fitting mud flaps

Last post by maxstu « 05 Mar 2009, 03:10
Replies: 4
by el sketcho » 25 Feb 2009, 09:39

I brought some front and rear mud flaps from JK, rear's gone on fine but the front looks like I have to drill a hole. Is this the only way I can fit...

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Last post by maxstu
05 Mar 2009, 03:10
Front Seats

Last post by Gunslinger « 04 Mar 2009, 07:50
Replies: 2
by beneldude » 03 Mar 2009, 20:12

Hello,
Sorry if this has been covered before but I did do a search and didn't find anything...... :oops:
Which seats will fit straight onto the...

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Last post by Gunslinger
04 Mar 2009, 07:50
A simple way of retreiving washer jet lines....

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 04 Mar 2009, 06:18
Replies: 5
by Jutstar » 03 Mar 2009, 22:36

To cut a long story short they are not connected to my jets, i have now managed to get the jets off and may be able to re-use them, but i am finding...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
04 Mar 2009, 06:18
Exterior vent screws

Last post by getunder « 03 Mar 2009, 20:41
Replies: 6
by Fingle » 03 Mar 2009, 11:56

I have just recieved my new fridge vents for the exterior of the van, the old screws are corroded to buggery.
1: How can i get em out without angle...

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Last post by getunder
03 Mar 2009, 20:41
Seam sealer

Last post by BIG D « 03 Mar 2009, 18:11
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by Cruz » 02 Mar 2009, 23:23

Just tack welded a new rear arch to the van. What sealant is best to seal the seam?

I've seen tiger seal mentioned

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Last post by BIG D
03 Mar 2009, 18:11
headlining

Last post by asahartz « 03 Mar 2009, 16:52
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by el sketcho » 03 Mar 2009, 16:30

Where's a good place to buy headlining from? I don't know whether to go for the original vw perforated type or something different what have other...

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Last post by asahartz
03 Mar 2009, 16:52
rear wiper

Last post by el sketcho « 03 Mar 2009, 14:19
Replies: 2
by el sketcho » 03 Mar 2009, 09:25

What size blade fits on the rear wiper?

Andy

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Last post by el sketcho
03 Mar 2009, 14:19
rear wiper operation

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 03 Mar 2009, 11:53
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by el sketcho » 03 Mar 2009, 11:44

Just hooked up the rear wiper, plugged it but how do you get it to work? If I push forward on the stork the the rear washer jet comes on, should the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
03 Mar 2009, 11:53
Propex. How hot??

Last post by Bowton Lad « 03 Mar 2009, 04:28
Replies: 10
by Doctor Foster » 01 Mar 2009, 16:50

How hot or what temperature does the heat kick out on a propex??

:)

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Last post by Bowton Lad
03 Mar 2009, 04:28
Extra seat in back of my Westie

Last post by reluctantartist « 03 Mar 2009, 03:45
Replies: 2
by callanish » 28 Feb 2009, 21:22

Evenin all,

I am looking to get and fit an extra seat for my Westie so that it can seat 5 people.

My questions are simple

Which seats fit the...

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Last post by reluctantartist
03 Mar 2009, 03:45
stop the rot

Last post by jason k « 01 Mar 2009, 22:24
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by busbas » 01 Mar 2009, 22:12

just bought a westfalia california - i thought it had some rust in the drivers side wheelarch when i bought it and was expecting a repair would be...

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Last post by jason k
01 Mar 2009, 22:24
Sealing up a sunroof

Last post by munnyella « 01 Mar 2009, 20:13
Replies: 4
by el sketcho » 01 Mar 2009, 18:20

My van has a sunroof that the pop top roof has been fitted over, I want to seal this up and replace the headlining so you can't see the glass, but I...

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Last post by munnyella
01 Mar 2009, 20:13
cab headlining

Last post by billy739 « 01 Mar 2009, 19:42
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by el sketcho » 01 Mar 2009, 18:21

Do you have to remove the windscreen to replace the cab headlining?

Andy

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Last post by billy739
01 Mar 2009, 19:42
Fiamma bike racks

Last post by dink « 01 Mar 2009, 18:47
Replies: 8
by Doctor Foster » 01 Mar 2009, 15:05

Anyone come across this type of fiamma bike rack?? It hasnt got the slots under the rails that take the black plastic straps that secure the...

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Last post by dink
01 Mar 2009, 18:47
wood lining & insulating panel van tin top

Last post by richardprint « 01 Mar 2009, 17:40
Replies: 4
by richardprint » 27 Feb 2009, 01:18

hi i have just brought my first van, its a 1986 panel van and am currently converting it into a camper. i am in need of some advice as to what to do...

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Last post by richardprint
01 Mar 2009, 17:40
chrome floor trim

Last post by kenny158 « 01 Mar 2009, 17:02
Replies: 2
by bossingit » 24 Feb 2009, 20:21

ive just fitted a new floor to my van...bargain...£2.95 for 6 adhesive floor tiles!..so 4 packs later and a few hours with a stanley knife ive got a...

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Last post by kenny158
01 Mar 2009, 17:02
Removal of Washer Jets

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 01 Mar 2009, 06:46
Replies: 2
by Jutstar » 28 Feb 2009, 21:56

My van has recently had a respray, (by the previous owner), just found out that the water jets don t want to work after a bit of investigation it...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
01 Mar 2009, 06:46
Behind Front Grill

Last post by Dartmoor « 28 Feb 2009, 21:53
Replies: 13
by Dartmoor » 30 Dec 2008, 15:52

Hi, the front grill on my 1981 Aircooled needs replacing as it flaps around like crazy making a racket - the bottom securing lip on one side is...

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Last post by Dartmoor
28 Feb 2009, 21:53
Propex Compact 1600

Last post by stevep113 « 27 Feb 2009, 21:06
Replies: 21
by stevep113 » 08 Feb 2008, 16:59
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I have a Compact 1600, i dont have a thermostat at the moment and want to get it working. I have a 4 wire version, black/red - 12v supply, orange...
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Last post by stevep113
27 Feb 2009, 21:06
Westfalia seats

Last post by radman « 27 Feb 2009, 16:37
Replies: 4
by radman » 26 Feb 2009, 21:34

Hi

I have recently noticed that one of the drop down arm rests has started to work it self loose from the back support of the passenger seat, that...

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Last post by radman
27 Feb 2009, 16:37
Seat reupholstery or replacement ???

Last post by windysurfer « 27 Feb 2009, 13:58
Replies: 9
by thechubbsdub » 25 Feb 2009, 14:05

My recently bought 1987 T25 has a badly worn drivers seat. I have found on here that saab 9000 seats will fit with a bit of modification here and...

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Last post by windysurfer
27 Feb 2009, 13:58
sparying a van

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 27 Feb 2009, 12:55
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by saviogimmi » 27 Feb 2009, 11:36

How many litres do you think i will need to spray a van, thinking a mettalic purple!!

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
27 Feb 2009, 12:55
Respray recommendation SE London

Last post by billy739 « 26 Feb 2009, 10:51
Replies: 1
by gforce » 25 Feb 2009, 15:22

I'm thinking of having my t25 resprayed, few patches of rust beginning to show through. can anyone recommend someone in the S London region who does...

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Last post by billy739
26 Feb 2009, 10:51
fixing points for 3/4 rock and roll bed?

Last post by andymacdonald30 « 25 Feb 2009, 20:12
Replies: 4
by weerickyni » 24 Feb 2009, 21:47

hi, ive a van that has 3 anchor points with seatbelts fitted but how do i fix my rock and roll bed securly? it has two long metal bits out the back...

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Last post by andymacdonald30
25 Feb 2009, 20:12
Mini Gutter trim

Last post by thechubbsdub « 25 Feb 2009, 07:44
Replies: 6
by thechubbsdub » 24 Feb 2009, 15:53

Hi, this is my first post on here. I have just bought a 1987 high top camper and have noticed that the plastic trim on the gutter is missing in...

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Last post by thechubbsdub
25 Feb 2009, 07:44
Silvered one way windows

Last post by Fritz « 24 Feb 2009, 23:46
Replies: 2
by getunder » 24 Feb 2009, 23:27

My old van had a silvered rear window which you could see out of but nobody could see in except at night when an interior light was on. Anyone know...

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Last post by Fritz
24 Feb 2009, 23:46
Rear window jailbars?

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 24 Feb 2009, 19:32
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by ajp » 24 Feb 2009, 18:26

Not really techy but does anyone know of any where other than JK to get these? Done a few searches but JK are the only ones I can find
who stock them...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
24 Feb 2009, 19:32
arch repair panel

Last post by ricicles « 24 Feb 2009, 17:29
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by ricicles » 24 Feb 2009, 16:56

this is good news for anyone repairing inner wing and arch.

loads of extra metal for repairing rotten inner wings. :ok

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Last post by ricicles
24 Feb 2009, 17:29
autosleeper roof struts

Last post by Molly Man « 23 Feb 2009, 08:47
Replies: 5
by Stocky » 21 Feb 2009, 18:11

The gas struts on my poptop are goosed, and need replacing.
Its a 2 man job raising the roof as one has to physically hold the weight of roof whilst...

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Last post by Molly Man
23 Feb 2009, 08:47
Siezed lock barrel, Drivers door.

Last post by amazingdave « 22 Feb 2009, 21:31
Replies: 6
by amazingdave » 24 Jan 2009, 11:08

Hiya, Over about a week all my locks on the van siezed... so I oiled and heated and fiddled about and got all of them working apart from the drivers...

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Last post by amazingdave
22 Feb 2009, 21:31
Leak from water jets.......i think...

Last post by Red Westie « 21 Feb 2009, 21:06
Replies: 4
by Jutstar » 19 Feb 2009, 17:07

Just going over a couple of things on my camper and i noticed the washer jets weren t working, thought it would be a easy fix......just add water.

I...

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Last post by Red Westie
21 Feb 2009, 21:06
any one know what this seal is called

Last post by billyoneball « 21 Feb 2009, 15:44
Replies: 1
by el sketcho » 21 Feb 2009, 13:11

I'm trying to get some replacments. Anyone know what it's called and where I could get some from?

Andy

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Last post by billyoneball
21 Feb 2009, 15:44
sliding door mechanism

Last post by Fritz « 20 Feb 2009, 23:10
Replies: 1
by saviogimmi » 20 Feb 2009, 18:00

Took off the sliding door today and heard a pop, removed the mechanism, and one of the roller bearings had rusted away to pieces the runner wheel...

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Last post by Fritz
20 Feb 2009, 23:10
just kampers rock and roll bed

Last post by Chrissyt « 20 Feb 2009, 18:24
Replies: 9
by alant25 » 11 Feb 2009, 20:10

hello every body
i am thinking of buying a rock and roll bed from just kampers, as anybody fitted one if so were they easy to do and were the...

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Last post by Chrissyt
20 Feb 2009, 18:24
Got my new slider handle, how do i swap the lock barrels?

Last post by Aidan « 20 Feb 2009, 09:19
Replies: 1
by The_blue » 19 Feb 2009, 10:03

Can anyone remember how to get the lock barrel out? I've done it before to clean glue out the origional but can't see where its fixed on this one!...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Feb 2009, 09:19
cab door seal question

Last post by el sketcho « 19 Feb 2009, 23:27
Replies: 8
by el sketcho » 16 Feb 2009, 18:30

I've got a 1991 van, there is a rubber seal that goes down the a pillar and closes the gap between the a pillar and the leading edge of the cab door....

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Last post by el sketcho
19 Feb 2009, 23:27
Caravelle window srappers

Last post by billy739 « 18 Feb 2009, 21:46
Replies: 4
by mig » 18 Feb 2009, 16:15

Hi,
Does anyone know if window scrappers are the same for Caravelles with the chrome surround on the door as other vans?
Thanks

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Last post by billy739
18 Feb 2009, 21:46
Fitting bike rack?

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 18 Feb 2009, 11:57
Replies: 11
by Molly Man » 18 Feb 2009, 09:54

OK ....this may sound awfully thick (I'm known for it!) but have bought a Fiamma bike rack off fleabay which I will pick up Thursday. It came off a...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
18 Feb 2009, 11:57
does a LT steering wheel ????

Last post by highlander « 17 Feb 2009, 21:11
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by highlander » 13 Feb 2009, 19:41
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LT steering wheel fit a early t25?? saw some nice big padded steering wheels on lt's in the scrapyard today
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Last post by highlander
17 Feb 2009, 21:11
Eberspacher B2L

Last post by SyncroSwede « 17 Feb 2009, 10:45
Replies: 12
by multiphil » 15 Feb 2009, 23:34

Hey guys,

My heater has never worked since I got the van (nothing at all happens when I press the button) - haven't been able to see anything...

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Last post by SyncroSwede
17 Feb 2009, 10:45
Treating rusty seams, worth waiting for summer?

Last post by weldore « 16 Feb 2009, 18:03
Replies: 29
by The Serb » 09 Feb 2009, 21:33
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Forgive my ignorance as I am new to these forums and so very scared of mistreating my first T25 bluebell.

I have the beginning of rusty seams that...
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Last post by weldore
16 Feb 2009, 18:03
Heater not working but need to bleed

Last post by Mocki « 14 Feb 2009, 09:36
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by ridders » 14 Feb 2009, 09:04

heater in cab not working. could live without it for a bit and wrap up.
question 1: reading the threads on cooling system bleeding they nearly all...

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Last post by Mocki
14 Feb 2009, 09:36
Outer 'A' pillar

Last post by PEET « 13 Feb 2009, 22:48
Replies: 4
by DubLuv » 12 Feb 2009, 10:51

Hi,

Just wondering how easy/hard it is to change the outer A pillar? I have a massive hole in mine, and someone said to plate it? but I'm not sure...

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Last post by PEET
13 Feb 2009, 22:48

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