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Rust bubbles front panel

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 27 Sep 2013, 07:58
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by KINGPRAWN » 01 Aug 2013, 15:06

Just noticed that rust bubbles are rapidly appearing on the panel under the windscreen... Any idea how to see the inside of it???

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
27 Sep 2013, 07:58
Removing sticker residue from paint work

Last post by 300CE « 25 Sep 2013, 17:43
Replies: 10
by sternal » 24 Sep 2013, 18:17

I have been removing tiny stars that the last owner stuck on the paint work and there are plenty ! I am now left with the outline of the stickers...

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Last post by 300CE
25 Sep 2013, 17:43
Double Tongue Seat Belts

Last post by garyd « 25 Sep 2013, 14:58
Replies: 8
by Combehatter » 23 Sep 2013, 09:44

Does anybody know where I can buy double tongue seat belts? The type where the whole belt retracts out of the way when not in use and uses two...

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Last post by garyd
25 Sep 2013, 14:58
I could be some time....

Last post by b-f-c « 25 Sep 2013, 14:34
Replies: 13
by b-f-c » 17 Jul 2013, 11:29

Finally got to pop the hi top off, beginning to wish I hadn't :shock:

Dont let it fool you, there is mostly fibre glass along this edge,...

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Last post by b-f-c
25 Sep 2013, 14:34
door plastic issues

Last post by meggles « 24 Sep 2013, 18:17
Replies: 7
by rubyvan » 18 Dec 2012, 17:22

Hi can anyone help me
I have a problem with water in the footwell a common problem, yes it could be the windscreen but the bottom of the widscreen...

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Last post by meggles
24 Sep 2013, 18:17
Big Bumper = Rust maker?

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Sep 2013, 08:45
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by bikermike87 » 24 Sep 2013, 07:45

Hi there,

My rear big bumper had damage after a knock and run :evil:

So I took it off and was about to order a new one, but I found the bumper had...

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Sep 2013, 08:45
Invitation to comment on my bodywork! :-)

Last post by Plasticman « 23 Sep 2013, 22:54
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by StuM » 23 Sep 2013, 12:24

Hi All,

* Current condition
* Likely remedial work

I wash and wax it regular and it is garaged.

Thanks in advance :ok

Stu

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Last post by Plasticman
23 Sep 2013, 22:54
Front door wind down window seals

Last post by Plasticman « 23 Sep 2013, 07:34
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by Winchweight » 22 Sep 2013, 22:14

The van has slightly dodgy looking seals around the wind down windows, with the joint between ends being halfway up the window track rather than at...

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Last post by Plasticman
23 Sep 2013, 07:34
Seam rust prevention q

Last post by nathanwedge « 22 Sep 2013, 07:43
Replies: 9
by baj25 » 18 Sep 2013, 11:04

Hi, new to T25s after a few years with an early bay sadly lost to an engine fire. I guess the glass-half-full angle is it gives me chance to learn...

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Last post by nathanwedge
22 Sep 2013, 07:43
Found a good place to get window seals

Last post by CovKid « 21 Sep 2013, 07:57
Replies: 5
by hobart71uk » 15 Sep 2013, 10:16

Hi all. I have found a really good source for all things rubber!! Window seals and door seals of course! I have just replaced some of my window seals...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Sep 2013, 07:57
Foot wells wet under rubber mats help

Last post by kevab « 19 Sep 2013, 15:25
Replies: 22
by sternal » 05 Sep 2013, 20:42
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Hi

I looked at a van today 1.6 diesel from Germany (it would mean registering it)all was good with the van and fits the bill !

I did however notice...
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Last post by kevab
19 Sep 2013, 15:25
Trouble closing sliding door

Last post by Chunksta « 18 Sep 2013, 20:04
Replies: 6
by Chunksta » 17 Sep 2013, 20:43

Hi guys,

Reading a post about door bearings on here reminded me that one of the jobs on my list is to sort out the closing action of my slider.

It...

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Last post by Chunksta
18 Sep 2013, 20:04
Concealed trim fixings?

Last post by CJH « 18 Sep 2013, 13:29
Replies: 4
by CJH » 13 Sep 2013, 07:47

My camper left the VW factory as a panel van, and the interior hardboard lining panels are secured with self tapping screws with the heads covered in...

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Last post by CJH
18 Sep 2013, 13:29
New Wood/Carpet for Seat Boxes

Last post by CJH « 18 Sep 2013, 13:24
Replies: 11
by 300CE » 17 Sep 2013, 11:32

Howdy all, the manky carpet covered chipboard around my passenger/driver seat boxes is now coming unstuck is splitting and generally looks rubbish....

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Last post by CJH
18 Sep 2013, 13:24
interior trim for t25

Last post by Naampje « 18 Sep 2013, 12:59
Replies: 10
by Tim Trim » 28 Nov 2011, 10:26

Morning All
Just joined the forum, and would like to gauge some opinion on T25 interior trim if anybody has any views. I work at Newton Commercial...

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Last post by Naampje
18 Sep 2013, 12:59
Sliding door bottom rollers - Dimensions?

Last post by ZsZ « 17 Sep 2013, 17:41
Replies: 6
by tandemsandy » 05 Sep 2013, 20:25

I want to replace the original 2 bottom sliding door rollers - horizontal & vertical. I work in an engineering polymers company so can get some new...

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Last post by ZsZ
17 Sep 2013, 17:41
Considering buying a van

Last post by hefti « 17 Sep 2013, 13:12
Replies: 12
by psimmon » 09 Sep 2013, 15:19

I have seen one that I like and am very very interested in BUT seller advises corrosion in one footwell and a small hole. How much do you think it...

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Last post by hefti
17 Sep 2013, 13:12
Adding a stripe (again!)

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Sep 2013, 11:47
Replies: 20
by kevtherev » 15 Sep 2013, 16:40
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Our camper was once Striped with an ugly Autosleeper stripe, in brown... and a white roof

I changed it in 2004 for a more pleasing aspect (to me...
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Last post by kevtherev
17 Sep 2013, 11:47
White colour code

Last post by R0B « 17 Sep 2013, 08:13
Replies: 4
by daddyjim » 16 Sep 2013, 16:41

Hi there,
Does anyone know what the colour code is for a white 1988 t25?
Cheers
James

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Last post by R0B
17 Sep 2013, 08:13
Rear air vents - which kind do you have?

Last post by davidvincent « 16 Sep 2013, 17:47
Replies: 12
by davidvincent » 01 Apr 2013, 21:51

Eve all

I just wondered if anyone knows anything about these vents, I have open vents with plastic grill inserts but the panels look original, it's...

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Last post by davidvincent
16 Sep 2013, 17:47
Alberts restoration

Last post by eiret25 « 15 Sep 2013, 23:57
Replies: 11
by Bulldog1 » 22 Mar 2013, 19:16

Hello,
I bought Albert in October 2011 and had to start work immediately. The engine, exhaust, clutch, thermostat, alternator and starter motor had...

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Last post by eiret25
15 Sep 2013, 23:57
Wedge roof side window vent

Last post by Monty11 « 15 Sep 2013, 22:06
Replies: 3
by Monty11 » 15 Sep 2013, 21:39

Hi

The side window on the wedge roof of my campervan has been broken, I have tried to source one through the internet but I am struggling to find a...

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Last post by Monty11
15 Sep 2013, 22:06
Roof removal.

Last post by golfingtam « 15 Sep 2013, 15:19
Replies: 3
by golfingtam » 13 Sep 2013, 19:29

Good evening folks, how easy is it to remove roof section from my 'van. It is a Viking roof. I need to remove it to weld my gutters and paint it...

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Last post by golfingtam
15 Sep 2013, 15:19
Rust Stop Shop

Last post by Dan_T25 « 15 Sep 2013, 08:55
Replies: 6
by Dan_T25 » 14 Sep 2013, 18:21

Hi,

Does anyone have any experience of the products from Rust Stop Shop? Just wondering if Oxycon is comparable to Vactan?

onclick=...

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Last post by Dan_T25
15 Sep 2013, 08:55
1st attempt at bodywork

Last post by Dan_T25 « 14 Sep 2013, 19:57
Replies: 12
by pandp38 » 10 Sep 2013, 18:23

We bought Snowie , our camper 18 months ago and have tentatively started to improve her looks.
Some may laugh when they see what I have achieved but...

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Last post by Dan_T25
14 Sep 2013, 19:57
I give up - roof light still leaks

Last post by ja9allen « 14 Sep 2013, 19:40
Replies: 5
by ja9allen » 29 Jul 2013, 23:41

After my 3 attempts at removing, cleaning, drying, and resealing with gallons of sikaflex, and replacing the elevating gas struts (in case they were...

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Last post by ja9allen
14 Sep 2013, 19:40
a common newbie question..

Last post by Asw « 14 Sep 2013, 19:04
Replies: 5
by Asw » 26 Aug 2013, 15:43

Hi, we have just, in a moment of weakness, bought a slightly battered T25. The body needs some minor welding, a bit of rust treatment and a...

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Last post by Asw
14 Sep 2013, 19:04
Twin passenger seat, middle 3 point belt.

Last post by isofatmenocanwalk « 14 Sep 2013, 01:24

by isofatmenocanwalk » 14 Sep 2013, 01:24

Hello,

I have a 1987 t25 panel van, with a single drivers seat, and a twin passenger seat. both outer seats have 3 point belts, but the middle seat...

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Last post by isofatmenocanwalk
14 Sep 2013, 01:24
fitting new headlining

Last post by zedd « 13 Sep 2013, 16:07
Replies: 2
by zedd » 13 Sep 2013, 14:32

hi , i am in the middle of doing the bodywork on my devon conversion and was wondering if anyone has fitted a new headlining & how did it turn out as...

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Last post by zedd
13 Sep 2013, 16:07
Rustoleum Pics needed with Ral Code

Last post by nutbox « 12 Sep 2013, 19:09
Replies: 1
by nin73 » 12 Sep 2013, 12:12

Hi Guys,

I am looking at painting my van with Rustoleum but cant decide on the colour. I am looking for a nice blue but nothing to bright.

Does...

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Last post by nutbox
12 Sep 2013, 19:09
Driver and Passenger door replacement

Last post by Plasticman « 12 Sep 2013, 18:59
Replies: 1
by AllenTheHat » 10 Sep 2013, 14:13

I am sure this has been asked before and yes I have searched for it :)

Do later driver/passenger doors fit early vans? All I know is they are deemed...

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Last post by Plasticman
12 Sep 2013, 18:59
Tiger seal failed on Skylight what next?

Last post by trentjim « 11 Sep 2013, 23:31
Replies: 7
by 1_eyed_jim » 07 Sep 2013, 08:39

Morning. The Tiger seal I used to seal the skylight has cracked and is now letting in water. I guess my roof moves a lot when driving after our hot...

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Last post by trentjim
11 Sep 2013, 23:31
got pranged - any T25 specialists in Weybridge/Woking area

Last post by StuM « 11 Sep 2013, 08:28
Replies: 2
by ST00 » 10 Sep 2013, 22:15

Some poor learner driver took out my offside wheel arch and wheel. Looks straight underneath but needs rear wheel arch panel replaced. There any good...

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Last post by StuM
11 Sep 2013, 08:28
Fitting Genuine Seat Bases

Last post by Cruz « 10 Sep 2013, 22:20
Replies: 11
by 300CE » 10 Sep 2013, 10:37

Morning all!

I've just bought a pair of genuine vw swivel seat bases and wondered what the process is for welding/fitting these in and if there is a...

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Last post by Cruz
10 Sep 2013, 22:20
Autosleeper Hightop rear roof seal

Last post by Jeff J « 10 Sep 2013, 07:07
Replies: 6
by Jeff J » 23 Aug 2013, 06:14

I noticed a spot of rust on my camper, just to the left of the tailgate hinge & after treating it peeled back the seal above to see where the water...

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Last post by Jeff J
10 Sep 2013, 07:07
Rock and Roll Bed Setup

Last post by lefty67 « 09 Sep 2013, 19:18
Replies: 3
by Gniffer » 31 Jul 2013, 20:41

Hi all,

I have recently acquired a T25 HighTop ?Autohomes conversion (I am fairly new to VW vans) and am looking to replace the tired upholstery.
It...

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Last post by lefty67
09 Sep 2013, 19:18
Minty Van is getting a facelift!

Last post by dirtygertie « 08 Sep 2013, 21:27
Replies: 61
by dirtygertie » 19 Jun 2013, 21:25
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And I'm so excited!!! :D

De-rusted, painted, de-girlyfied on the outside (bloke says no flowers or eyelashes...pah! :evil: ) and completely...
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Last post by dirtygertie
08 Sep 2013, 21:27
window rubbers

Last post by CovKid « 08 Sep 2013, 20:30
Replies: 10
by jdadair » 04 Sep 2013, 11:31

Hi, just wandering how easy it is to take out windows and replace all rubbers, any help would be good. Thanks :D

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Last post by CovKid
08 Sep 2013, 20:30
Noisy Sliding Door

Last post by Drakey100 « 08 Sep 2013, 20:29
Replies: 7
by Drakey100 » 01 Sep 2013, 17:44

The sliding door on my 1984 Westy makes a very loud Clunk when it is shut. Is this normal or is there a rubber stop or something missing?
I keep...

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Last post by Drakey100
08 Sep 2013, 20:29
welding sliding door

Last post by AllenTheHat « 08 Sep 2013, 11:58
Replies: 2
by biker1981 » 30 Aug 2013, 10:48

Hi,

I have rust at the bottom of the sliding door and a little on the inner panel.

I think I can weld the outer panel with the door still on but...

2 Replies

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Last post by AllenTheHat
08 Sep 2013, 11:58
Bodywork experts in Sussex/Surrey?

Last post by Cableguy « 07 Sep 2013, 07:25
Replies: 2
by stucox14 » 07 Sep 2013, 06:10

Hi

We have just bought out first T25 and are very excited!

It has got quite a few rust spots coming through, can anyone recommend a reliable...

2 Replies

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Last post by Cableguy
07 Sep 2013, 07:25
Westfalia roof light

Last post by Harveyboy « 06 Sep 2013, 08:51
Replies: 5
by danmetallic » 05 Sep 2013, 19:19

Ive managed to snap both of the white plastic washer type rings that you see at the end of each of these arms (while going under a barrier with roof...

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Last post by Harveyboy
06 Sep 2013, 08:51
Brickwerks Spot Lights Brackets

Last post by Walrus « 05 Sep 2013, 14:50
Replies: 5
by Walrus » 05 Sep 2013, 09:05

I've just bought some and the rivets wont fit my existing gun - they're huge, and some are a very tight fit in the bracket holes.

What size rivets...

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Last post by Walrus
05 Sep 2013, 14:50
In the right direction.

Last post by ChrisG46 « 05 Sep 2013, 14:00
Replies: 4
by ChrisG46 » 05 Sep 2013, 09:34

Just bought what I hope is a nice T25, first reg in 1989. It's been owned by the same people for a long time, and I'm just aiming for 3 or 4 years of...

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Last post by ChrisG46
05 Sep 2013, 14:00
rear vents... and fitting

Last post by faggie « 04 Sep 2013, 20:08
Replies: 4
by biker1981 » 04 Sep 2013, 13:53

Hi,

I have bought some rear plastic vents for my T25,

they ahve come but i dont know how they fit, they have two spike on the top but i cant work...

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Last post by faggie
04 Sep 2013, 20:08
Need new windscreen - should i replace seal?

Last post by faggie « 04 Sep 2013, 20:07
Replies: 4
by purplecrocs » 03 Sep 2013, 16:17

I've got a crack in the windscreen so am going to need to get it replace... should I buy a new seal and get the glass fitter to use that instead of...

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Last post by faggie
04 Sep 2013, 20:07
ive bought alfa seats, now the thinking begins

Last post by fidget « 04 Sep 2013, 18:29
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by biker1981 » 04 Sep 2013, 16:17

Ive bought some alfa seats that i love.

just want advice on how to fit them

i guess the options are, take the runners off the old seat and fix...

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Last post by fidget
04 Sep 2013, 18:29
Fuel cap repair?

Last post by oddnumber « 04 Sep 2013, 08:54
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by oddnumber » 03 Sep 2013, 19:14

Hullo folks, just bought an '83 high top conversion, in pretty solid condition body wise - a few scabs but nothing major.

The worst area is around...

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Last post by oddnumber
04 Sep 2013, 08:54
Started to machine polish the old girl

Last post by 300CE « 03 Sep 2013, 21:29
Replies: 21
by 300CE » 18 Aug 2013, 17:21
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Had a quick go a machine polishing the van this afternoon. Just washed it and was about to give it a hand wax, but as the sun was out i thought why...
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Last post by 300CE
03 Sep 2013, 21:29
3 point seat belt advice please.

Last post by ColG « 03 Sep 2013, 18:12
Replies: 8
by LittleMissSunshine » 01 Sep 2013, 15:07

Hi everyone. Baby is due in 4 weeks and as I can just see over my bump to the tablet I thought I'd ask about rear 3 point seat belt fitting.

We have...

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Last post by ColG
03 Sep 2013, 18:12

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