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Front seat removal

Last post by 68bay « 26 Sep 2007, 19:59
Replies: 4
by 68bay » 26 Sep 2007, 06:20

Simple question from a simple person, how do i remove the front seat ?

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Last post by 68bay
26 Sep 2007, 19:59
Door mirrors???

Last post by old man « 25 Sep 2007, 17:09
Replies: 2
by old man » 24 Sep 2007, 19:22

First posting on your sight people and am looking for some help please. Bought a 1989 1.6td transporter converted to a camper. Question being, the...

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Last post by old man
25 Sep 2007, 17:09
Getrting the horn

Last post by hammy44 « 24 Sep 2007, 21:34
Replies: 5
by nesty » 18 Sep 2007, 20:31

The push button bit on my horn in centre steering wheel works intermitently. Sometimes if I give it a good whack it works, but a gentle psuh doesn't....

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Last post by hammy44
24 Sep 2007, 21:34
Leaking Retractable Roof. Getting Soaked!Chorley, North Wes

Last post by toomanytoys « 24 Sep 2007, 17:53
Replies: 2
by andy3809 » 24 Sep 2007, 15:46

Hi everyone

We bought our 1983 1.9 watercooled a few weeks ago and it has a problem with the retracable roof. The mechanism works 100% however it...

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Last post by toomanytoys
24 Sep 2007, 17:53
Golf steering wheel

Last post by paulw « 24 Sep 2007, 08:20
Replies: 4
by paulw » 18 Sep 2007, 11:37

got a Golf steering wheel from a trader at the VW fest leeds, was only a fiver but its quite a nice wheel. Was told it would fit a T25 but the...

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Last post by paulw
24 Sep 2007, 08:20
aldi arc welder gd enuff for small repairs?

Last post by andysimpson « 21 Sep 2007, 21:35
Replies: 16
by MINI_BUS » 16 Sep 2007, 13:06
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aldi arc welder gd enuff for small repairs?
got a few repairs on the van to do but dont wana fork out loads on the welder seen this one on offer this...
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Last post by andysimpson
21 Sep 2007, 21:35
Seat belt Problem - please help!!!

Last post by schmood « 21 Sep 2007, 14:42
Replies: 7
by kriss » 20 Sep 2007, 17:36

We have a Devon 81 T25. Bought a 3 point retractable seat belt from Just Kampers. We have a 3/4 rock and roll bed. Guy said he can't fit retractable...

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Last post by schmood
21 Sep 2007, 14:42
Fittig Sliding Door Repair Panels??

Last post by R0B « 19 Sep 2007, 23:04
Replies: 2
by hi_tower » 18 Sep 2007, 21:10

There must be plenty of folks that have done loads of these on here? I just received inner and outer sliding door bottom repair panels from J.K. and...

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Last post by R0B
19 Sep 2007, 23:04
Devon Roof - Hinge Problem.

Last post by ipaulog « 19 Sep 2007, 21:39
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by ipaulog » 18 Sep 2007, 11:57

I recently noticed that the front of my Devon roof was slightly lifted on the front corner.

I had a quick look (before the van was carted off by...

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Last post by ipaulog
19 Sep 2007, 21:39
Van Security Locks

Last post by Spiral « 19 Sep 2007, 17:04
Replies: 4
by Spiral » 17 Sep 2007, 17:54

Saw these on fleabay. click here Has anybody bought and fitted these locks to their T25/T3's? If so, I'd welcome any comments as they appear to be a...

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Last post by Spiral
19 Sep 2007, 17:04
MIG welding gas question.

Last post by oldiguana « 19 Sep 2007, 15:36
Replies: 18
by wasserleaker » 14 Sep 2007, 19:45
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Hi all, got a 180 amp mig welder, but the 'pub' type Co2 gas bottle i've got doesnt produce very good welds compared to a proper argon/Co2 mix, which...
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Last post by oldiguana
19 Sep 2007, 15:36
Sliding Door Handle Sheared off.

Last post by Doodleboink « 19 Sep 2007, 13:24
Replies: 16
by Doodleboink » 13 May 2007, 11:00
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Anywhere I can get just the handle for an '83 sliding door, nearside? Our's has sheared off at the end of the barrel. It was a bit iffy when we...
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Last post by Doodleboink
19 Sep 2007, 13:24
rear belts

Last post by vic20 « 18 Sep 2007, 22:10
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by sidinio » 18 Sep 2007, 14:04

can i fit 3 point harnesses in rear rather than normal seat /lap belts ?
my ten year old will be using them and they seem safer
the seat will be full...

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Last post by vic20
18 Sep 2007, 22:10
Another welding question

Last post by VWCamperfan « 18 Sep 2007, 21:46
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by lhd » 17 Sep 2007, 23:06

I have just been quoted three to four hundred pounds to replace my front inner arch.
The seat belt mounting is virtually non exsitent from the rear...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
18 Sep 2007, 21:46
Where do I find headlining bits?

Last post by winnie « 18 Sep 2007, 20:57
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by winnie » 18 Sep 2007, 19:28

Had a peek behind the existing headling arrangrment - wooden homemade bars/beams held on with duck tape with the carpeted ply screwed to them.

Saw...

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Last post by winnie
18 Sep 2007, 20:57
Window sizes

Last post by westyguesty « 18 Sep 2007, 08:33
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by westyguesty » 17 Sep 2007, 21:00

I picked up a new window for my westy while at vanfest to replace my sliding window someone broke a few weeks earlier. Went for a double glazed one,...

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Last post by westyguesty
18 Sep 2007, 08:33
Do these storage pockets fit?

Last post by tobzman « 17 Sep 2007, 16:16
Replies: 4
by Cruz » 13 Sep 2007, 11:27

JK sell 2 sizes of storage pockets for cab doors. Anyone fit these to their van and of so do they fit the mounting holes already in the door or is it...

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Last post by tobzman
17 Sep 2007, 16:16
front panel repairs

Last post by MINI_BUS « 17 Sep 2007, 12:08
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by MINI_BUS » 17 Sep 2007, 10:53

my front panel lower section where it meets the bumer section has a couple of small section off the dreaded just starting to prep van for painting...

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Last post by MINI_BUS
17 Sep 2007, 12:08
Internal dimensions

Last post by Maruchino « 17 Sep 2007, 08:10
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by Maruchino » 16 Sep 2007, 20:00

I'm looking for the internal dimensions of a T3. I'm considering purchasing a panel van to convert, so I need the dimensions to start planning or at...

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Last post by Maruchino
17 Sep 2007, 08:10
pictures of a good door pillar?

Last post by tonytech « 16 Sep 2007, 10:14
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by rick » 14 Sep 2007, 20:57

can anyone direct me to a picture of the bottom of a good door pillar around the sil?
this is my first bus and in need of work. i could do with an...

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Last post by tonytech
16 Sep 2007, 10:14
Early/Late Sliding door handle seals. What changed?

Last post by shepster « 14 Sep 2007, 07:54
Replies: 1
by Cruz » 13 Sep 2007, 16:34

Part number 251-843-711 (obselete) has been superseeded by 251-843-711A in 85 when vw updated the design. So why does this seal not fit an early...

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Last post by shepster
14 Sep 2007, 07:54
Seat belt points

Last post by hakuna matata « 13 Sep 2007, 19:43
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by Angel » 13 Sep 2007, 14:58

I've spent today fitting bits n pieces bought at vanfest, hopefully some one can put me out my misery...

dont get your guns... :shock:

My...

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Last post by hakuna matata
13 Sep 2007, 19:43
roof rack ideas for surfboards

Last post by richiefaz « 13 Sep 2007, 15:38
Replies: 8
by richiefaz » 05 Sep 2007, 15:14

Hi just got myself a club joker pop top for general driving / surf trips and was wondering if anyone has any info on drilling through the fibreglass...

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Last post by richiefaz
13 Sep 2007, 15:38
Seat belt annoyance

Last post by Cruz « 13 Sep 2007, 11:06
Replies: 9
by Cruz » 11 Sep 2007, 21:59

The little black button retainers that stop the seat belt buckle dropping down the seat belt have broken off both my cab belts. Really annoying me...

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Last post by Cruz
13 Sep 2007, 11:06
any tips on adding rear window to panel van

Last post by MINI_BUS « 12 Sep 2007, 16:52

by MINI_BUS » 12 Sep 2007, 16:52

already have a small one plastic one but want to replace it with a bigger glass one mabye a sliding one

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Last post by MINI_BUS
12 Sep 2007, 16:52
Body Shell Variations

Last post by HarryMann « 12 Sep 2007, 00:28
Replies: 4
by garyd » 11 Sep 2007, 20:27

I have a suspicion that the shape of the cab floor, around the gear stick, varies between vans. In some cases (my 1989 syncro) the slope up to the...

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Last post by HarryMann
12 Sep 2007, 00:28
Sliding door handles/cylinders

Last post by Syncro G « 11 Sep 2007, 23:18
Replies: 2
by Syncro G » 10 Sep 2007, 23:25

Whats the difference between the (left hand) type with safety locks (child locks?) and not?

My door has child locks but needs a new lock cylinder. I...

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Last post by Syncro G
11 Sep 2007, 23:18
Swivel base woes

Last post by lukewheels « 11 Sep 2007, 21:21
Replies: 3
by lukewheels » 10 Sep 2007, 18:58

Hello, wonder if anyone can help on this. I bought a swivel base from Vanfest on the understanding that it would fit my 1981 T25. It doesn't by at...

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Last post by lukewheels
11 Sep 2007, 21:21
sliding door grab handle measurements

Last post by Cruz « 11 Sep 2007, 08:28
Replies: 8
by lloyd » 10 Sep 2007, 12:33

got the grab handle, but didn't have enough sense at VF to measure where it mounts on post :cry: Could some kind sole give me the measurement from...

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Last post by Cruz
11 Sep 2007, 08:28
Another Seat - disabled belt mounts

Last post by mikey9 « 10 Sep 2007, 21:07

by mikey9 » 10 Sep 2007, 21:07

Our camper was first reg as a disabled vehicle.

It has two strips in the floor into which a lap belt attatches at various positions along their...

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Last post by mikey9
10 Sep 2007, 21:07
Window Rubber Help

Last post by ELVIS « 10 Sep 2007, 19:31
Replies: 4
by sundial » 05 Sep 2007, 17:27

Can any body offer advice, I need to replace the window rubbers in my Westy as a little body work is required especially round the front screen which...

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Last post by ELVIS
10 Sep 2007, 19:31
Fiamma Bike Rack Versus Ladder Autohomes KOMET

Last post by DiscoDave « 10 Sep 2007, 17:20
Replies: 1
by morrison » 10 Sep 2007, 14:06

Hi
Searched through previous threads and understood a simple off centre offset would be okay. Bought the rack from JK no problems and tried to fit at...

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Last post by DiscoDave
10 Sep 2007, 17:20
Sliding door extereour handles/locks

Last post by Syncro G « 10 Sep 2007, 17:08

by Syncro G » 10 Sep 2007, 17:08

My slider handle needs a new lock cylinder in it, but looking at the parts thingy theres 2 types (for a left hand door) depending on if they have a...

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Last post by Syncro G
10 Sep 2007, 17:08
respray

Last post by squire « 08 Sep 2007, 06:05
Replies: 5
by squire » 07 Sep 2007, 10:34

thinking of having the van resprayed and gonna stay with the same colour, what do i need to ask for to get the best for my money and how much should...

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Last post by squire
08 Sep 2007, 06:05
A Pillar trim

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 06 Sep 2007, 19:51
Replies: 1
by dublemel » 06 Sep 2007, 18:40

Hi all. On previous posts I`ve seen it suggested that the 'mini' gutter trim was a good way to replace broken origional trims. Has anyone tried with...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
06 Sep 2007, 19:51
Welding in Dorset

Last post by colouredFunk « 06 Sep 2007, 19:44
Replies: 2
by willy100 » 02 Sep 2007, 13:04

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a welder in Dorset (Poole is where I am based) with T25 experience. I need inner and outer sills replacing, a panel and...

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Last post by colouredFunk
06 Sep 2007, 19:44
Louvers or plastic vents?

Last post by Tex Ritter « 05 Sep 2007, 21:32
Replies: 3
by Aberdeenbus » 04 Sep 2007, 17:02

Hi everybody,

A little advice and dare I ask opinions please, abs the bus is slowly taking shape, new floor, and windscreen pillar in we are...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
05 Sep 2007, 21:32
Sliding Door Bottom Repair Photos.

Last post by hi_tower « 05 Sep 2007, 10:07
Replies: 3
by hi_tower » 04 Sep 2007, 21:20

Has anyone done a step by step photo guide type thing for replacing the sliding door bottom? Ive done a search and cant find anything. Is this...

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Last post by hi_tower
05 Sep 2007, 10:07
WINDSCREEN WASHER RESERVOIR REMOVAL

Last post by VWCamperfan « 04 Sep 2007, 04:20
Replies: 20
by Bowton Lad » 29 Aug 2007, 17:15
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Due to lack of the wet stuff from the windscreen washers I need to drop the reservoir & check the pump & pipework for blockages. The washer jets...
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Last post by VWCamperfan
04 Sep 2007, 04:20
fitting a westi poptop is it possible on transporter??

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Sep 2007, 21:18
Replies: 2
by rubyvan » 03 Sep 2007, 18:35

Can anyone tell me if you can fit a westi poptop to an 1988 tin top transporter van (the one with the front bench seat, round headlights, non walk...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Sep 2007, 21:18
windscreen needed

Last post by tonytone « 03 Sep 2007, 09:23

by tonytone » 03 Sep 2007, 09:23

following on from my previous post, Grahma had one but it had a stone chip, damn......

Im after a good windscreen. If anyone is going to vanfest I...

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Last post by tonytone
03 Sep 2007, 09:23
Steering wheel sizes

Last post by lloyd « 03 Sep 2007, 06:43
Replies: 11
by lloyd » 27 Aug 2007, 18:58

Trying to get a steering wheel to fit inside of a Disklok. Our wheel measures 44.75cm and Disklok's biggest fits up to 44cm. What is the next size...

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Last post by lloyd
03 Sep 2007, 06:43
Does Polo MK2 trim fit T25 A-pillar?

Last post by Cruz « 30 Aug 2007, 12:12

by Cruz » 30 Aug 2007, 12:12

In their wisdom VW stopped making the nearside A-pillar trim.

Am I right in thinking that someone has modded the trim from a MK2 Polo and fitted it...

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Last post by Cruz
30 Aug 2007, 12:12
rear retractable belts?

Last post by ermie571 « 29 Aug 2007, 21:20

by ermie571 » 29 Aug 2007, 21:20

Hi folks,

hve got my hands on a set of ford transit belts as IIRC kathyshack suggested they may work as they are really long!

So, has anyone...

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Last post by ermie571
29 Aug 2007, 21:20
Body Work Question

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 28 Aug 2007, 19:51
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by willy100 » 28 Aug 2007, 18:57

Hello,

The front wheel arches are rusting on my T25, No the exterior edge, but directly above the wheel where water spray would be thrown up by the...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
28 Aug 2007, 19:51
Newbie questions about T25s and rust

Last post by oxford_guy « 28 Aug 2007, 16:56
Replies: 10
by oxford_guy » 24 Aug 2007, 10:48

Hope this isn't a stupid question, but given the age of the T25 now (newest are still about 16-17 years old) , is it actually possible to still buy...

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Last post by oxford_guy
28 Aug 2007, 16:56
windscreen cracked

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 27 Aug 2007, 20:26
Replies: 2
by tonytone » 26 Aug 2007, 12:36

bugger and stuff....got a nice slow moving crack in my windscreen. Anyone in the Midlands know of a van being broken that I may get a windscreen...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
27 Aug 2007, 20:26
Halfords L90D(ish) paint

Last post by CovKid « 26 Aug 2007, 09:54
Replies: 6
by Syncro G » 21 Aug 2007, 18:46

Is it any good? I'm not looking for a perfect finish as I'm useing it myself! I just want something that'll make my van look resionablely good to the...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Aug 2007, 09:54
seatbelts

Last post by slowrunner « 24 Aug 2007, 06:39
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by davros » 23 Aug 2007, 21:08

I now have a bench seat for the front of the van so 3 people can sit up front.I have a lap belt for the person in middle but I need a seat belt...

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Last post by slowrunner
24 Aug 2007, 06:39
Sliding door rattle

Last post by slowrunner « 23 Aug 2007, 19:52
Replies: 7
by slowrunner » 22 Aug 2007, 14:20

Hello I'm new here, wonder if anyone can help please.

My sliding door rattles when it's closed, going along or stationary if you wiggle it.
I cant...

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Last post by slowrunner
23 Aug 2007, 19:52

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