For documenting and technical details of T25 restorations and major repairs This section is for major restorations only.where to buy a panel or where to buy window rubbers belong in the bodywork seats and glass section.
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I want to buy a 1986 VW but here is the long list of advisories. Can anyone give me a rough idea of cost to address them all and also recommend someone to do it (Pref Sussex or within an hour or so from Brighton). Thank you.
Nearside Front Inner Track rod gator deteriorated.
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
BRAKES/DISCS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
CORROSION
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
EXHAUST
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
The mechanical issues don’t seem too extensive. More worrying are the possible corrosion issues - these vans should be bought in the basis of body condition first, and visible corrosion can often be an indicator of bigger issues behind. If you’ve got any clear pictures of the van and more specifically the bodywork, which you could post, then that would help you get some better feedback.
1988 LHD T25 1.6TD Westfalia Club Joker Hightop syncro
