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suitable paint for tinware

Last post by HarryMann « 12 Oct 2008, 22:02
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by brown-bus » 12 Oct 2008, 17:28

Could anyone advise on which paint would be the best to use? I have an 81 2 ltr air cooled and my tinware is rusting badly. I've replaced those bits...

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Last post by HarryMann
12 Oct 2008, 22:02
sliding doors? window question?

Last post by lhd « 11 Oct 2008, 21:44
Replies: 3
by steve o » 11 Oct 2008, 19:45

Hi
is their any differance between early and late ones?
also are all slideing windows the same?interchangable,
or will t2 louverd windows fit easil,y?

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Last post by lhd
11 Oct 2008, 21:44
Only 1 n/s inner sill in stock at VW

Last post by cumbriankeith « 10 Oct 2008, 18:47
Replies: 1
by Cruz » 30 Sep 2008, 12:33

Bought a nearside (RHD) inner sill today for £75 at VW Vancentre in Preston and was told there was only 1 more in stock in the country and it's more...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
10 Oct 2008, 18:47
aerosoll/roller

Last post by bustersmate « 10 Oct 2008, 17:05
Replies: 7
by bustersmate » 09 Oct 2008, 06:58

hi im thinking of using the aerosoll to spray some of the more tricky bits and rollering the larger areas, has anyone tried this?.would i get...

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Last post by bustersmate
10 Oct 2008, 17:05
Panels for panels?

Last post by olliew23 « 09 Oct 2008, 22:00
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by olliew23 » 23 Sep 2008, 12:08
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I have recently aquired my wedge panel van with some home brew modifications and i unfortunately was unfortunate enough to meet a yaris the other day...
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Last post by olliew23
09 Oct 2008, 22:00
Window repair

Last post by CovKid « 09 Oct 2008, 20:07
Replies: 8
by Pepperami » 09 Oct 2008, 11:14

Can i cut up an old door i have and use it for repairing around my windows?

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Last post by CovKid
09 Oct 2008, 20:07
Roof repair?

Last post by windysurfer « 09 Oct 2008, 11:55
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by Tells1983 » 09 Oct 2008, 10:28

Hi folks,

My leisuredrive roof is in need of some repair. It's original colour is white but has gone a slight magnolia, so could do with a clean....

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Last post by windysurfer
09 Oct 2008, 11:55
Schofields lower front panel repair

Last post by Pepperami « 09 Oct 2008, 10:54
Replies: 9
by Cruz » 08 Oct 2008, 21:19

If anyone's elses lower front panel is like a colander where it joins the bumper reinforcement then www.ahschofield.co.uk now sell a repair piece for...

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Last post by Pepperami
09 Oct 2008, 10:54
daft question - rear wash / wipe ?

Last post by Syncro G « 09 Oct 2008, 00:22
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by slim_adi » 08 Oct 2008, 20:53

how does the rear wiper work ? when i push the wiper lever forward, the pump activates - should the wiper ?

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Last post by Syncro G
09 Oct 2008, 00:22
VW windscreen seal price query

Last post by Cruz « 08 Oct 2008, 21:17
Replies: 5
by Cruz » 06 Oct 2008, 08:16

Can anyone with Etka tell me how much RHD wiper arms are from VW?

252-955-409

Cheers

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Last post by Cruz
08 Oct 2008, 21:17
wiper blades upgrade

Last post by Plasticman « 08 Oct 2008, 19:48
Replies: 13
by gti mad man » 07 Oct 2008, 14:41

mine are judering time to replace.

ive heard of upgrading i.e fitting longer ones anyone done this?

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Last post by Plasticman
08 Oct 2008, 19:48
Paint with a roller? No chance!!

Last post by CovKid « 08 Oct 2008, 12:54
Replies: 29
by meggles » 05 Oct 2008, 18:29
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Having read the Wiki and other postings I decided to roller my van! No chance of a decent job said I.
My advice is: Do not do it!!!! It gives a...
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Last post by CovKid
08 Oct 2008, 12:54
Fitting a High top roof

Last post by Hypnovan « 07 Oct 2008, 10:59
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by Tug » 05 Oct 2008, 19:45

Hi All,

Finally Fitted a Hight Top Roof today to my camper. Removed my pop top 2 WEEKS AGO revealing Holes and rot and gutters that......well enough...

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Last post by Hypnovan
07 Oct 2008, 10:59
Wiper spindle nut

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 06 Oct 2008, 22:00
Replies: 8
by Nicola&Tony » 27 Sep 2008, 20:13

Tried to take the wiper arms off today, one came off no problem but on the other the nut just turns and turns without loosening, so I'm guessing that...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
06 Oct 2008, 22:00
Tackling bubbling seams

Last post by Cruz « 06 Oct 2008, 08:00
Replies: 14
by Cruz » 03 Oct 2008, 21:04

Can anyone tell a layman what is the best way to rub down heavily bubbling rust patches around a seam?

I have some vactan to treat the seams once...

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Last post by Cruz
06 Oct 2008, 08:00
Window replacement, early/late vans

Last post by Stefvan « 05 Oct 2008, 19:53
Replies: 1
by Stefvan » 04 Oct 2008, 07:03

Im looking for double glazed windows for my California, what should I be looking for fit wise ? Are there more than one set of sizes or are there...

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Last post by Stefvan
05 Oct 2008, 19:53
Alternative Seats?, B.M.W Wheels?

Last post by steve o « 05 Oct 2008, 12:29
Replies: 2
by steve o » 04 Oct 2008, 21:32

Hi
apart from SAAB,what other seat are a easy fit? what have other people used?
I have a set of B.M.W 36/46 multi fit wheels , belive these will fit...

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Last post by steve o
05 Oct 2008, 12:29
lt pop tops

Last post by hogseye « 05 Oct 2008, 12:15
Replies: 5
by hogseye » 04 Oct 2008, 19:44

as title says lt pop tops does anybody do them, have you got pics of any? dont want a high top

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Last post by hogseye
05 Oct 2008, 12:15
Install of rear wiper

Last post by Krisis « 04 Oct 2008, 16:12
Replies: 7
by Krisis » 24 Sep 2008, 21:14

:( SORRY :(
I have seen it on here somewhere, been through Wiki, scanned all of the posts, last 8 pages and I CANT FIND IT :(
Please help Kris

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Last post by Krisis
04 Oct 2008, 16:12
wet footwells

Last post by Hypnovan « 04 Oct 2008, 12:24
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by jaydog » 01 Oct 2008, 09:21
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When it rains my footwells get soaked, passenger side is on the mat but drivers side is wet under the mat, (more of a problem) where the hell is it...
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Last post by Hypnovan
04 Oct 2008, 12:24
High or pop

Last post by ringo « 03 Oct 2008, 22:59
Replies: 5
by matcapp » 03 Oct 2008, 16:31

Hi all.
I have a camper(t25 1981) which in the past had some damage to the pop top roof, an insurance company paid for a permanent one to be...

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Last post by ringo
03 Oct 2008, 22:59
Why does it always rain on me? (and leak into my van!!)

Last post by Block « 01 Oct 2008, 12:25
Replies: 8
by Block » 04 Sep 2008, 14:03

Hi,

My first post!!

We've recently bought a 1981 Hi-top T25. The interior was in a bit of a state so it has all been taken out and we have...

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Last post by Block
01 Oct 2008, 12:25
some of me welding pics round windows n door bottom

Last post by HarryMann « 29 Sep 2008, 21:36
Replies: 3
by oldiguana » 29 Sep 2008, 18:48

eyup ducks,took a few pics when i was doin her bus and had a go at posting them....here goes
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

this was...

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Last post by HarryMann
29 Sep 2008, 21:36
Rear Arch Replacement, To weld or bond?that is the question

Last post by jaylo264 « 29 Sep 2008, 20:08
Replies: 5
by high_tower » 29 Sep 2008, 11:12

I'm in the process of replacing the rear arches on my t25. I've cut away all the excess metal and I'm now in the process of fitting the new tall...

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Last post by jaylo264
29 Sep 2008, 20:08
Replacing inner and outer sills

Last post by dugcati « 29 Sep 2008, 18:05
Replies: 13
by Cruz » 25 Sep 2008, 13:03

can anyone who has fitted an inner sill tell me how they went about fitting the sill around the jacking points?

The area of the sill inside the...

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Last post by dugcati
29 Sep 2008, 18:05
Some new repair panels at Schofields (2008 Catalogue)

Last post by Cruz « 29 Sep 2008, 16:38
Replies: 11
by Cruz » 24 Sep 2008, 06:35

I'm in the process of scanning the new catalogue seeing as it's not online. (Now linked below)

Peeps may not be aware but there are a few extra...

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Last post by Cruz
29 Sep 2008, 16:38
metal thickness

Last post by HarryMann « 29 Sep 2008, 09:18
Replies: 8
by Pepperami » 28 Sep 2008, 17:51

How thick are the panels?

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Last post by HarryMann
29 Sep 2008, 09:18
Wetness?

Last post by jason k « 27 Sep 2008, 14:26
Replies: 12
by Walrus » 22 Sep 2008, 14:16

Been poking around the van Sunday and lifted the rubber mats in the cab only to find they are wet underneath - leaked from the washer bottle maybe?...

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Last post by jason k
27 Sep 2008, 14:26
wheres my key number?

Last post by wookey « 27 Sep 2008, 12:07
Replies: 5
by wookey » 25 Sep 2008, 15:54

ok i have my drivers door handel/lock here.

I am looking for the key number and cannot find it for looking. all i can find is the vw part number...

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Last post by wookey
27 Sep 2008, 12:07
sliding doors

Last post by camperchic « 27 Sep 2008, 07:26
Replies: 4
by camperchic » 25 Sep 2008, 13:52

Hey there, been stripping down our van and have noticed the drivers side might have been a sliding door should it be a double slider or is it as with...

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Last post by camperchic
27 Sep 2008, 07:26
tailgate seal. Is just kampers one ok?

Last post by Spiral « 26 Sep 2008, 15:09
Replies: 3
by Spiral » 26 Sep 2008, 05:59

Need to buy a new tailgate seal. Has anyone here bought a new tailgate seal from just kampers? If so did it fit ok and were they entirely happy with...

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Last post by Spiral
26 Sep 2008, 15:09
Eco wool insulation

Last post by dugcati « 25 Sep 2008, 20:20
Replies: 5
by simple » 25 Sep 2008, 18:57

need to replace the water logged insulation in my 1981 T25. Anyone any thoughts on using this stuff?

ta

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Last post by dugcati
25 Sep 2008, 20:20
Audi A4 seats

Last post by jacko4 « 25 Sep 2008, 18:45
Replies: 1
by jacko4 » 21 Sep 2008, 21:22

Hi, anyone out there fitted or tried to fit Audi A4 seats into their vans.
Got the chance of a pair and wondered how much alteration/persuasion is...

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Last post by jacko4
25 Sep 2008, 18:45
O/S panel repair supplier??

Last post by jaylo264 « 24 Sep 2008, 18:26
Replies: 1
by Cruz » 24 Sep 2008, 13:38

I'm currently planning to repair my crumbling O/S sill and side panel. I have the lower sill that incorprates some of the inner floor but I wondering...

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Last post by jaylo264
24 Sep 2008, 18:26
Drivers window wont go up?

Last post by Mik-E « 24 Sep 2008, 17:23
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by Mik-E » 23 Sep 2008, 19:19

My drivers window goes down but wont go up without a helping hand (pushing the glass up as you turn the handle)

Any ideas what needs replacing?...

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Last post by Mik-E
24 Sep 2008, 17:23
Big Bumpers and fog light mountings

Last post by SYNCRO « 23 Sep 2008, 06:28
Replies: 2
by SYNCRO » 22 Sep 2008, 13:54

I have a 90 T25 Autohomes Kamper with the big fibreglass bumpers on the front I have a pair of period Hella Lights I want to mount up front.

Will...

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Last post by SYNCRO
23 Sep 2008, 06:28
Dashboard Thread

Last post by Tex Ritter « 22 Sep 2008, 19:22
Replies: 16
by CovKid » 20 Sep 2008, 12:07
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Does there exist an ashtray blanking plate? I could make one at a push but I no longer need the ashtray as the space is better utilised as a...
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Last post by Tex Ritter
22 Sep 2008, 19:22
Removing front and rear bumpers

Last post by Campcharlie « 22 Sep 2008, 10:02
Replies: 2
by Campcharlie » 22 Sep 2008, 09:21

is this easy for me to do?...bearing in mind im a non driver and not really mechanically minded.

Have looked in Wiki and can't seem to find owt...

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Last post by Campcharlie
22 Sep 2008, 10:02
fitting new cab door seal

Last post by asahartz « 21 Sep 2008, 19:04
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by red brick » 21 Sep 2008, 18:17

Have just fitted new rubber seal to cab door and now the door will not fully close. Does this mean I need to realign the door to accomade the seal ?...

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Last post by asahartz
21 Sep 2008, 19:04
Gutter trim adhesive

Last post by asahartz « 21 Sep 2008, 10:13
Replies: 3
by Ollyboy » 20 Sep 2008, 16:45

The black plastic guttering trim on the drivers A post (between the windowscreen and drivers door) was loose so I took it off before it fell off...

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Last post by asahartz
21 Sep 2008, 10:13
paint stripper for big plastic bumpers.

Last post by lhd « 20 Sep 2008, 15:58
Replies: 3
by lhd » 19 Sep 2008, 18:16

As above.
Bought a front bumper at vanfest cause it was cheap but the paint is pretty thick and has peeled off in a couple of places.
Any ideas?
many...

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Last post by lhd
20 Sep 2008, 15:58
Wet spot under van. :cry:

Last post by jamesc76 « 20 Sep 2008, 14:09
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by lloyd » 20 Sep 2008, 13:22

Clutch cylinder is seeping. Where's best place to get one in less then a week.
GSF ones any good? Will be running to Apps Court Friday and would like...

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Last post by jamesc76
20 Sep 2008, 14:09
Baby seat

Last post by ringo « 20 Sep 2008, 10:55
Replies: 8
by domiles1 » 03 Sep 2008, 14:50

Our baby seat faces backwards and requires a 3-point seat belt as the diagonal goes round the back of the seat. I have lap belts in the rear seat of...

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Last post by ringo
20 Sep 2008, 10:55
Advice on drilling/cutting a hole in the van floor

Last post by irishkeet « 19 Sep 2008, 19:24
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by irishkeet » 15 Sep 2008, 08:07
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Hello

I am planning on plumbing my Propex into the vans heating system so I am toasty up front.
I have picked up the flexible ducting from Propex...
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Last post by irishkeet
19 Sep 2008, 19:24
Sliding door lock catch

Last post by Fingle « 18 Sep 2008, 16:23
Replies: 3
by little.legs » 16 Sep 2008, 19:54

:( Hiya
Went to cornwall and broke my sliding door lock catch. Hard to describe but the square box thing fixed to the door that has a vertical metal...

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Last post by Fingle
18 Sep 2008, 16:23
Loose mirror (big, leccy type)

Last post by wasserleaker « 18 Sep 2008, 16:07
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by wasserleaker » 11 Sep 2008, 22:20

Having trouble tightening the slotted nut on my electric mirrors, one has worked loose prob as a result of folding them in all the time when parked...

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Last post by wasserleaker
18 Sep 2008, 16:07
T25 Rubber seals

Last post by little.legs « 18 Sep 2008, 14:13
Replies: 4
by mg-metro-matt » 16 Sep 2008, 21:19

Hi all

Have been looking for some new rubber seals for the T25, im looking for the ones that run around the outside of both cab wind-down windows...

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Last post by little.legs
18 Sep 2008, 14:13
Help needed ! poptop roof !

Last post by nairnski « 18 Sep 2008, 09:23
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by John Fraser » 27 May 2008, 18:22

Hi i'm new to this forum, i have just bought a T25 1990 autohomes conversion. Everyting is ok apart from the roof ! its the elavating type made of...

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Last post by nairnski
18 Sep 2008, 09:23
Drivers door and other things

Last post by Jolly Roger « 17 Sep 2008, 23:34
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by el sketcho » 15 Sep 2008, 08:59

Well it's monday morning and I've got more jobs to do on chuggabug.
1- The drivers door doesn't close properly unless i really slam it. does anybody...

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Last post by Jolly Roger
17 Sep 2008, 23:34
getting new key set

Last post by wookey « 17 Sep 2008, 14:54
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by wookey » 17 Sep 2008, 09:36

Can you get spare keys from VW if i show them my V5 /chassis number etc? My vans a 1988. I have done it before with my volvo when i lost keys for...

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17 Sep 2008, 14:54

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