Silly Title? Maybe but over the weekend I saw a friend with a stunning Looking dark blue 1990 Diesel Hi-top Westy.
But on closer inspection there were rust issues that are sound on my own T3. From experience the later the T3 the rustier they get!
Is it the water cooling?
Is it the vibes from the diesel engine?
Body Seams: The Scoop – GoWesty
Rust: It Never Sleeps – GoWesty
How does your T25 Rust?
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THE KESZTHELY KID
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How does your T25 Rust?
1980 LHD T25 Westphalia Joker
1973 LHD Semi-auto Karmann Ghia Coupe.
2024 Dacia Duster Journey - Automatic
Air-Cooled T25's Need Love too
1973 LHD Semi-auto Karmann Ghia Coupe.
2024 Dacia Duster Journey - Automatic
Air-Cooled T25's Need Love too
Re: How does your T25 Rust?
Living near the sea makes vehicles rust quicker. So does not giving them a good waxing.
2.1 LPG/Petrol Auto Caravelle
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits"
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits"
Re: How does your T25 Rust?
Buying a van thats seen alot of wet weather driving on roads that have been salted then not using that van much will end up very rusty underneath, my ex UK caravelle will be having a full chassis rebuild in years to come, the Multivan needs that aswell but i cant afford to do both.
1992 red lle 2.2 subaru 1990 rhd caravelle 2.2 subaru 1986 california import vanagon
Re: How does your T25 Rust?
How does your camper rust? With extraordinary enthusiasm.
This is very true. Even when living half a mile from the sea front. It affects the painted exterior of nearby houses too.
I mean, who would want to live by the sea... and own a T25?
MaxStu
1987 2.1 Automatic Carb/LPG Autosleeper.
"Blissfully happy in your presence".
1987 2.1 Automatic Carb/LPG Autosleeper.
"Blissfully happy in your presence".
Re: How does your T25 Rust?
Only a fool with very deep pockets. 

"I mean, who would want to live by the sea... and own a T25?"

"I mean, who would want to live by the sea... and own a T25?"
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Lillythefrenchie2026
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Re: How does your T25 Rust?
I use Meguiars Carnauba wax. (other brands are available)
2.1 LPG/Petrol Auto Caravelle
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits"
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits"