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Some useful Autohomes roof vent/skylight window parts info

Last post by phade « 02 Jul 2008, 13:28

by phade » 02 Jul 2008, 13:28

Hi everyone,

Just to let everyone know (in case no-one knows already) that the Autohomes conversions uses the following skylight window (I found...

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Last post by phade
02 Jul 2008, 13:28
3 point seat belts

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 02 Jul 2008, 06:53
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by Tiddles » 01 Jul 2008, 21:57

hi....
I have just aquired my first van. a 1990 california pop top, westfalia. I wondered if anyone knew where or how i can get 3 point seat belts...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
02 Jul 2008, 06:53
Window rubber wrinkles

Last post by J188 « 01 Jul 2008, 21:43
Replies: 4
by Johhny G » 01 Jul 2008, 12:20

I have refitted the rubbers on my side windows - all looks fine but I am left with big wrinkles on the inside rubber on the corners.

Do I have to...

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Last post by J188
01 Jul 2008, 21:43
How can I fix this OS rear arch?

Last post by BIG D « 01 Jul 2008, 19:51
Replies: 2
by Adrian244 » 01 Jul 2008, 18:53

Hi All.

Just spent another day under my new purchase with the grinder, wire brush and rust killer!

Anyway the old girl is in pretty good nick all...

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Last post by BIG D
01 Jul 2008, 19:51
Sliding door catch and horn

Last post by drliamski « 30 Jun 2008, 21:56
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by drliamski » 21 Jun 2008, 09:53

Morning campers,

So it seems the rear catch on the sliding door requires replacing as the door keep failing to close/popping open.

Any ideas where...

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Last post by drliamski
30 Jun 2008, 21:56
rear seat belt for baby chair

Last post by CovKid « 30 Jun 2008, 09:25
Replies: 14
by craigieboyo » 12 Jun 2006, 16:48

hello one an all ,
Wondering if any of u wise old lot out there knows if its possible to fit a three point belt for a child seat in the rock an roll...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Jun 2008, 09:25
Removing side body kit attachments

Last post by Olly « 29 Jun 2008, 23:04
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by Olly » 24 Jun 2008, 19:47

I have a 1988 Caravelle Magnum which has a full VW body kit. I've recently bought it, and I took off the side kit today to clean the crud off the...

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Last post by Olly
29 Jun 2008, 23:04
Stone Chip Paint

Last post by Fritz « 29 Jun 2008, 22:42
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by Poseidon » 29 Jun 2008, 21:53

As part of the ongoing renovation of the van I started investigating some rust that had come through the paint. I got the wire twist grinder...

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Last post by Fritz
29 Jun 2008, 22:42
LT Mirrors, are there early ones ????

Last post by lloyd « 29 Jun 2008, 18:11
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by mearnsy » 24 Jun 2008, 19:06
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Due to cost and availability, i am opting for LT mirrors, does anyone have any photos of their T25 with LT mirrors so i can see how they look.

Ive...
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Last post by lloyd
29 Jun 2008, 18:11
mud flaps

Last post by greglad « 29 Jun 2008, 15:32
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by greglad » 28 Jun 2008, 12:30

does anybody know where i can get mud flaps from to fit my westy. already made the mistake of ordering the ones off jk :roll:

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Last post by greglad
29 Jun 2008, 15:32
making grills black again...

Last post by 4gearwonder « 27 Jun 2008, 22:02
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by ermie571 » 22 Feb 2007, 22:28
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Hi all,

need to make my grill black again....seem to remember reading that heating them up works??? Have I finally lost my marbles??? I know I used...
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Last post by 4gearwonder
27 Jun 2008, 22:02
Pictures taken whilst fitting a Reimo poptop

Last post by T25-GTi « 27 Jun 2008, 11:58
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by T25-GTi » 26 Jun 2008, 18:54

Not sure if this is in the right place, but i thought i'd upload some pictures i took during the process of fitting a reimo poptop to our panel van....

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Last post by T25-GTi
27 Jun 2008, 11:58
Replacement Front Seats

Last post by BenT « 26 Jun 2008, 14:24
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by in_the_garage » 18 Jun 2008, 21:16

Hi,

can anybody advise on the best seats to go hunting through ebay for to replace the front seats in an '88 caravelle? Something that doesn't need...

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Last post by BenT
26 Jun 2008, 14:24
New member/bumper colour code?

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Jun 2008, 21:30
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by jacko4 » 25 Jun 2008, 21:18

Hi all, been a forum member for a couple of months, getting info to help me understand my newly aquired camper. It's a 1988 Westcountry Kestral...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Jun 2008, 21:30
Front Wheel Arch Replacement

Last post by jaylo264 « 25 Jun 2008, 18:32
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by high_tower » 13 Jun 2008, 11:38

Afternoon.

I'm about to replace one of the front wheel arches on my t25. before i set about cutting the old one out i thought i'd check on...

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Last post by jaylo264
25 Jun 2008, 18:32
Getting rust treated on a custom paint job

Last post by MrDenis « 24 Jun 2008, 09:44
Replies: 3
by MrDenis » 18 Jun 2008, 11:49

Not been around these parts for a while due to life and such getting in the way. My van failed its MOT yesterday due to rust on the corner of the...

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Last post by MrDenis
24 Jun 2008, 09:44
Gas struts that lift roof

Last post by ermie571 « 23 Jun 2008, 08:45
Replies: 7
by squire » 22 Jun 2008, 15:25

In order to fit the gas struts, is a special tool needed to compress them so you can attach them?

If you know please respond now we're in the...

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Last post by ermie571
23 Jun 2008, 08:45
Which green?

Last post by peasant « 22 Jun 2008, 21:39
Replies: 4
by caveman » 22 Jun 2008, 18:36

No not that type of green, i'm refering to the color of my transporter. I imported mine from germany last year and it was a german army red cross T3...

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Last post by peasant
22 Jun 2008, 21:39
Window winder hits door speaker 'fix'.

Last post by just_vegin « 22 Jun 2008, 18:41
Replies: 4
by wasserleaker » 13 May 2007, 13:23

niggly problem, but well annoying, the winder handle rubs on the door speaker on both sides in my van, noticed it does the same but worse in a mates...

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Last post by just_vegin
22 Jun 2008, 18:41
Windscreen replacement

Last post by meggles « 22 Jun 2008, 17:49
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by meggles » 03 May 2008, 12:19

I am fitting my new screen today. Any tips and do I need a sealer? (If so what type?). Tried, but can't find any info on here!
Thanks

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Last post by meggles
22 Jun 2008, 17:49
White underseal ?

Last post by T'Onion « 22 Jun 2008, 16:12
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by T'Onion » 22 Jun 2008, 14:58

Can you get white underseal ? if so where from ?

Ta

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Last post by T'Onion
22 Jun 2008, 16:12
New(very cheap) Flooring

Last post by mikey9 « 20 Jun 2008, 20:38

by mikey9 » 20 Jun 2008, 20:38

We got fed up with the carpeted flooring through the living areas on our Autosleeper - it was engrained with the sand and worse from 18 years of...

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Last post by mikey9
20 Jun 2008, 20:38
Trim paint. Any recommendations please?

Last post by Fritz « 19 Jun 2008, 23:28
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by Spiral » 18 Jun 2008, 19:28

Repaired a couple of deep gouges in one of the black side trim panels of my westy using Isopon Plastic Bumper fill which has sanded down a treat....

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Last post by Fritz
19 Jun 2008, 23:28
Steering wheel & wing mirrors

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Jun 2008, 21:15
Replies: 2
by p66ake » 19 Jun 2008, 20:29

Hi all, after 10 years of getting swamped by vans and bugs on the way to RTTS while travelling to Cornwall and saying next year I'm getting one of...

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Jun 2008, 21:15
None of the door keys lock the doors

Last post by Aidan « 19 Jun 2008, 11:42
Replies: 10
by ringo » 17 Jun 2008, 18:56

In my new van, none of the door locks work with the key. It also looks like someones had a go with a screw driver in each door :?

Whats the...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Jun 2008, 11:42
Help identifying missing tinware

Last post by Therunner « 18 Jun 2008, 22:00
Replies: 9
by dubdaze » 17 Jun 2008, 18:23

Hi,

I have just purchased a 1.6 Aircooled T25 and there seems to be quite alot of tin missing. Can anyone help me identify the pieces I am missing?...

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Last post by Therunner
18 Jun 2008, 22:00
whats the colour....

Last post by 1664 « 18 Jun 2008, 14:20
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by splitty65 » 18 Jun 2008, 07:14

of an 88 camper, the factory blue.
look a bit like the old dove blue. any where do rattle cans in that colour?

cheers

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Last post by 1664
18 Jun 2008, 14:20
swivel seats

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Jun 2008, 20:54
Replies: 3
by marc123 » 17 Jun 2008, 17:03

can anyone tell me how to and where to grease my two front swivel seats in the van as they are stiff as you like when i try to turn them round thanks...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Jun 2008, 20:54
sliding door lock overhaul

Last post by DavidPallister « 17 Jun 2008, 18:35
Replies: 2
by richnewton » 15 Jun 2008, 22:08

anyone got any info on how to do this?mine has started sticking. just wondered if it was an easy job to strip and refurb?
cheers rich

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Last post by DavidPallister
17 Jun 2008, 18:35
bike rack question

Last post by gally « 17 Jun 2008, 18:35
Replies: 2
by gally » 16 Jun 2008, 12:36

hello
i have bike rack on the van.its the old type one
looks like paulchen one .i seen some on here with extensions each side
which wheels fit...

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Last post by gally
17 Jun 2008, 18:35
Possible to refresh double glazing?

Last post by Dubnizzle « 17 Jun 2008, 17:55
Replies: 9
by Swampy » 16 Jun 2008, 07:47

Morning all.

Not sure if this is possible, but the plastic double glazing on my van is starting to look a bit tired (minor scratches etc)....

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Last post by Dubnizzle
17 Jun 2008, 17:55
Seitz windows in syncro panel van

Last post by msr « 17 Jun 2008, 14:43

by msr » 17 Jun 2008, 14:43

Hi there

Anyone fitted Seitz windows into the side of a syncro panel van. Interested in fitting 3 of these rather than VW style.

-These have a...

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Last post by msr
17 Jun 2008, 14:43
HIGH TOP TO POP TOP CONVERSION ?

Last post by paulw « 16 Jun 2008, 11:50
Replies: 6
by paulw » 12 Jun 2008, 09:58

Has anyone replaced a high top with a pop top?
Thinking about ripping off the high top on my Autohomes Kameo
and fitting a Westy style pop top,
Is it...

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Last post by paulw
16 Jun 2008, 11:50
Paint Codes

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 14 Jun 2008, 18:24
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by mearnsy » 14 Jun 2008, 18:14

At some point my t25 weas repainted in a bright red colour, i have seen another one the same in this months volksworld camper mag and am looking for...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
14 Jun 2008, 18:24
HOW DO I MOVE THESE FECKIN SEATS??

Last post by ermie571 « 14 Jun 2008, 15:28
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by markieg31 » 14 Jun 2008, 15:18

HI ALL,
NEW TO THIS FOURUM JAZZ BUT LOOKS PROPER GOOD LIKE :D

WELL I GOT A PICK UP AND I CAN'T SEEM TO SLIDE THE SEATS, DRIVERS AND PASSENGER,...

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Last post by ermie571
14 Jun 2008, 15:28
Steps on my T25

Last post by rustyundchen « 12 Jun 2008, 09:03
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by rustyundchen » 03 Jun 2008, 08:53

Hi,

My T25 is up for MOT in a few weeks and I was just looking for some advice.

Overall the underside of the van is solid but I am not sure about...

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Last post by rustyundchen
12 Jun 2008, 09:03
Big Syncro Door Mirrors

Last post by mearnsy « 12 Jun 2008, 05:51
Replies: 5
by mearnsy » 11 Jun 2008, 18:33

Does the off side mirror fit the near side and vica versa?

I have sourcd some throught VW and need to know before i buy.

:?

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Last post by mearnsy
12 Jun 2008, 05:51
Mirror

Last post by toomanytoys « 11 Jun 2008, 16:10
Replies: 6
by simoncummins » 10 Jun 2008, 20:43

I have got a left hand drive van which i have just knocked the off side mirror off. Thats the one in the middle of the road with the driver sat...

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Last post by toomanytoys
11 Jun 2008, 16:10
door handle???

Last post by 1664 « 11 Jun 2008, 12:43
Replies: 9
by dirtygertie » 11 Jun 2008, 09:35

please accept my apoligies if this is a really stupid question :oops:

is there a difference between a lhd & rhd sliding door handle? is there any...

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Last post by 1664
11 Jun 2008, 12:43
Floor Panel Dimensions

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 11 Jun 2008, 09:03
Replies: 8
by Titus A Duxass » 26 May 2008, 09:17

Hi,
Has anyone got the dimensions of the wooden floor insert/panel. I can't get to my bus at this moment.

Height, width and thickness - if...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
11 Jun 2008, 09:03
window rubbers

Last post by Krisis « 11 Jun 2008, 06:16
Replies: 3
by Krisis » 09 Jun 2008, 18:57

Hi All
I took the windows ot of my van to tint them and it wasnt until I got them out that I discovered that they had gone really brittle and DONT...

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Last post by Krisis
11 Jun 2008, 06:16
Restoration/uprating process

Last post by tompat « 10 Jun 2008, 15:31

by tompat » 10 Jun 2008, 15:31

Hey Guys and girls

I am starting the process of restoring my camper and wanted to ask what is the best order to do the work eg. Im doing virtually...

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Last post by tompat
10 Jun 2008, 15:31
Electric windows

Last post by lp24 « 10 Jun 2008, 12:17
Replies: 7
by lp24 » 12 May 2008, 21:30

Both of the motors on my electric windows have died and haven't worked since I got the van. Now it's getting warmer I need opening windows 8)

So,...

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Last post by lp24
10 Jun 2008, 12:17
Bespoke stainless bumpers

Last post by VWlewis « 09 Jun 2008, 22:20
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by mearnsy » 09 Jun 2008, 20:20

I am talking with some fabricators about making some polished stainless bumpers. They will be made in 3 pieces, top. bottom and front and shaped...

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Last post by VWlewis
09 Jun 2008, 22:20
Advice on fitting original VW rear mudguards please

Last post by irishkeet « 09 Jun 2008, 19:06
Replies: 6
by irishkeet » 09 Jun 2008, 15:43

Hi

Bought a pair of original VW mudguards from flebay Germany and I'm in need of some fitting advice....

I already have the holes in the van for...

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Last post by irishkeet
09 Jun 2008, 19:06
Fitting bigger wipers

Last post by irishkeet « 09 Jun 2008, 11:29
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by Stefvan » 07 Jun 2008, 10:12

Is there some trick to get them to fit ? I got the 20 and 21 but there is about 2 of overlap on the passenger side on the 20 ? (On my LHD van) :oops:...

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Last post by irishkeet
09 Jun 2008, 11:29
Cutting sliding door to fit window

Last post by garyd « 09 Jun 2008, 09:30
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by Poseidon » 08 Jun 2008, 12:11

Hi,

I have bought a window from Leisure windows (
It's to go in the sliding door of my panel van.

I have just been out measuring and marking the...

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Last post by garyd
09 Jun 2008, 09:30
Foot well

Last post by Louey « 08 Jun 2008, 22:47
Replies: 14
by Pepperami » 08 Jun 2008, 13:28

Uncovered a little nightmare when i took up the mat. It's going to need the repair panel. Does Schofield sell these as i cant get on their site.
Have...

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Last post by Louey
08 Jun 2008, 22:47
T25 sliding door question

Last post by outback-kombis « 08 Jun 2008, 20:32
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by outback-kombis » 03 Jun 2008, 17:58

Can anyone help - I've just bought a Type 25 but part of the sliding door mechanism was missing so I couldn't open the door without it falling off!...

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Last post by outback-kombis
08 Jun 2008, 20:32
Viking Roof Windows

Last post by Jack-the-Bug « 08 Jun 2008, 10:57
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by mearnsy » 07 Jun 2008, 10:34

Time has come for some new windows as they have rust marks and have gone milky, one also has a hole in it.

Is it at all possible to replace these...

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Last post by Jack-the-Bug
08 Jun 2008, 10:57

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