Chassis?
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by
jerrybus »
12 Dec 2019, 20:00
Hi, looking at parts for a 1989 1.9 dg (spark plugs), the ad specified 'from mid L chassis onwards'. Does anyone know what this is referring to?...
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Last post by jerrybus
13 Dec 2019, 15:31
Body work and respray in Cheshire area
Replies: 5
by
Karen&co »
08 Dec 2019, 08:08
Hi there,
Can anyone recommend a good body workshop that also has the facility to do some repraying for me in the Cheshire area? There's some seam...
5 Replies
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Last post by Karen&co
12 Dec 2019, 06:49
Rust spot in hi top roof
Replies: 4
by
djhammy »
29 Nov 2019, 12:06
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Hi folks i have a couple of what looks like rust spots above the windscreen on the hi top roof.
I'm guessing the metal...
4 Replies
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Last post by RogerT
10 Dec 2019, 16:35
VW Bodyshop/Garage in Portugal?
Replies: 6
by
Roydini »
03 Oct 2012, 11:10
I have recently moved to Portugal with my 1983 Westy and am trying to scope out the local VW scene, and ideally find a good garage familiar with...
6 Replies
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Last post by colouredFunk
10 Dec 2019, 10:23
Stripes for my T25
Replies: 4
by
Moreau-Smith »
23 Oct 2019, 14:07
Hi All
I have been waiting for the bodyshop to finish painting my van after 2years 10 months of them having it, its is now due back in the next...
4 Replies
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Last post by Flakey
10 Dec 2019, 09:33
Leaky van
Replies: 5
by
Richardspain »
05 Dec 2019, 21:45
Our van spent its first night outdoors in the rain last night and we woke to find small puddles in the driver and passenger footwells. There seemed...
5 Replies
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Last post by gary1998
09 Dec 2019, 22:24
tailgate
Replies: 1
by
jerrybus »
07 Dec 2019, 10:55
Hi is it always preferable to remove the tailgate leaving the hinges attached? Likely to be a one man job and it looks easier to get at the hex...
1 Replies
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Last post by Whitevanman
07 Dec 2019, 15:22
Atlantic (factory?) sunroof leaking
Replies: 5
by
nordberg »
17 Feb 2015, 12:46
Hi there,
Me again with another problem I'd like to rectify on my van. I am slowly working my way through the list of niggles on my van that I would...
5 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
05 Dec 2019, 11:16
1 Replies
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Last post by andyvw
04 Dec 2019, 18:21
Help identifying a leak
Replies: 11
by
AnnieApple57 »
05 Oct 2019, 16:20
A newbie after your help and experience to assist with tracing a leak please.
I’ve found a damp carpet in the front footwell and after a bit of...
11 Replies
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Last post by Mocki
30 Nov 2019, 21:55
Tailgate seal - too short?
Replies: 4
by
ash1293 »
27 Nov 2019, 14:32
Went out to fit a new tailgate seal and it come up about 1.5 short.
Can't remember where I bought it as it was around 2yrs ago but would either be...
4 Replies
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Last post by ash1293
27 Nov 2019, 19:07
Floor panel
by
jerrybus »
24 Nov 2019, 21:22
Hi, does anyone know if there's a repair panel for the outer cargo floor section between the B and C posts? I've seen complete cargo floor, the...
0 Replies
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Last post by jerrybus
24 Nov 2019, 21:22
Body Shops South West.
Replies: 7
by
Rosc0PColtrane »
09 Sep 2019, 19:54
Hi I'm in Yeovil, looking for a good body shop within reasonable distance. It's a fair bit of work, but not a full restoration. Did have a chap lined...
7 Replies
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Last post by Rosc0PColtrane
18 Nov 2019, 16:28
tailgate wont shut properly
Replies: 9
by
tee3peeo »
27 Jan 2019, 20:46
Hi, I would be grateful for advice please. I can't get the tailgate to shut. When I close it the gate just bounces back and won't latch. Push it hard...
9 Replies
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Last post by dunxd
18 Nov 2019, 12:23
Whistling quarterlight
Replies: 6
by
Richardspain »
08 Nov 2019, 18:22
When we drive on the motorway the passenger quarterlight makes a very annoying whistling sound. If the passenger pushes hard on the window in the...
6 Replies
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Last post by Mocki
17 Nov 2019, 09:32
Respray in South East
Replies: 16
by
peteinnit »
10 May 2017, 07:50
Hi all,
I'm in need of a respray and wondering if anyone has used any good bodyshops in SE London, or the South East.
Cheers,
Peter
16 Replies
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Last post by Bluebell1983
12 Nov 2019, 07:20
Window seals and trims
Replies: 13
by
Wesley »
29 Aug 2018, 21:10
Hi all,
Hoping someone can clarify something for me please.
My van has gone in today for some rust repairs and a full re spray. I thought while all...
13 Replies
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Last post by Bluebell1983
10 Nov 2019, 07:47
Cheap door locks - key wafers
Replies: 13
by
CovKid »
26 Oct 2015, 15:07
Was trying to find a thread to tag this info to, but nothing really relevant.
I know someone asked if the lock wafers are the same in original door...
13 Replies
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Last post by Bluebell1983
08 Nov 2019, 21:04
Hightop Insulation
Replies: 1
by
Ant-t »
05 Nov 2019, 00:20
I'm replacing the old carpet lining in my hightop, can anyone recommend modern insulation to replace the 30 year old stuff as I'm planning on...
1 Replies
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Last post by RogerT
07 Nov 2019, 21:32
Captains seat armrest bolt covers
Replies: 10
by
itchyfeet »
10 Jul 2018, 16:46
Nowhere to be found, these are missing from quite a few captains seats, not sure if the late seat adjustable armrest is the same bolt but somebody...
10 Replies
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Last post by itchyfeet
05 Nov 2019, 07:38
Stupid offside mirror grrrrrrrrrr!!
Replies: 18
by
Troopy »
12 May 2019, 18:16
Has anyone come up with a way to adjust the passenger mirror by themselves to any effect?
Mine keeps getting knocked and I get in, see it isn't...
18 Replies
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Last post by izzybarnard
03 Nov 2019, 20:35
Opinions on this bed please
Replies: 47
by
Les Shoes »
13 Jan 2016, 19:35
Hi, hopefully getting the van home this weekend finally. First job once I get started is to get a bed in there, I've been looking at this - mainly...
47 Replies
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Last post by mshaw1980
31 Oct 2019, 17:44
2 Replies
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Last post by sweetaswesty
31 Oct 2019, 15:19
1 Replies
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Last post by jas915
31 Oct 2019, 08:12
Messed first post up sorry
Replies: 1
by
jacko1967 »
23 Oct 2019, 15:24
How it comes out of the van please undone all the visible screws Any help would be great first time removing a sliding window
Sent from my iPhone...
1 Replies
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Last post by Jeff J
27 Oct 2019, 05:34
Major body work decision
Replies: 3
by
stesully »
24 Oct 2019, 20:26
My 1987 1.6TD has failed it's MOT & now I'm left with a major decision. My wife thinks we've invested to much money into it already. Over the last 2...
3 Replies
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Last post by mighty millsy
26 Oct 2019, 21:01
0 Replies
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Last post by jacko1967
23 Oct 2019, 15:19
Bumper colour?
Replies: 2
by
huggy76 »
22 Oct 2019, 16:05
Evening guys
What would the original colour of the steel bumpers been on my 1984 camper. They are black but would they have been gloss as original?...
2 Replies
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Last post by huggy76
22 Oct 2019, 18:04
3 point seatbelts in the middle row?
Replies: 2
by
h00per »
20 Oct 2019, 23:10
Is it possible? I seem to remember reading that it was an option, but struggling to see how you fix them. My bus has a fixing point high in the C...
2 Replies
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Last post by ZsZ
22 Oct 2019, 11:59
Body shops Hampshire
Replies: 2
by
Lozza »
01 Oct 2019, 19:19
Can anyone recommend a body shop in or around Hampshire? My high top needs the guttering replaced, and whatever else becomes evident once the top is...
2 Replies
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Last post by Lozza
15 Oct 2019, 19:12
0 Replies
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Last post by DM164
14 Oct 2019, 13:55
Sliding door back edge adjustment
Replies: 2
by
Rhino77 »
26 Sep 2019, 18:36
Hi all,
Does anyone know; which of the adjustment points would bring the back edge in to line? I've tried them all with seemingly no effect, other...
2 Replies
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Last post by Rhino77
12 Oct 2019, 17:47
5 Replies
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Last post by Swebby
12 Oct 2019, 11:18
How much welding can a van take?
Replies: 8
by
LewisMac »
22 Jul 2019, 13:47
It seems like you can buy every panel needed to replace rusted ones and i'm just wondering how many times can you replace a panel?
Will they all...
8 Replies
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Last post by Ant-t
09 Oct 2019, 23:18
Leaks
Replies: 5
by
kentishvanman »
07 Oct 2019, 12:51
Hi,
It is leak time.
Windscreen has decided to leak so has the sliding door window.
What has anyone used as a sealant? Has anybody used Capt Tolley...
5 Replies
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Last post by slowcoach
08 Oct 2019, 14:23
3 Replies
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Last post by andrew882
07 Oct 2019, 08:14
11 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
01 Oct 2019, 12:20
Skylights/Sunroof
Replies: 2
by
Fugeh »
27 Sep 2019, 13:57
I recently saw a T3 (at the Nurburgring!) which had a high top with additional sunroofs/skylights on. They were German so I didn't get very far when...
2 Replies
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Last post by AngeloEvs
28 Sep 2019, 01:10
Bristol respray
by
MOD »
14 Sep 2019, 19:28
Hi all,
Please can anyone recommend a paint sprayer for my van. I have been let down. I am in no rush, so someone could work on it whilst doing more...
0 Replies
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Last post by MOD
14 Sep 2019, 19:28
Sliding door not opening
Replies: 2
by
jacko1967 »
11 Sep 2019, 08:35
Morning all away in Cornwall at moment and our sliding door won’t open from the inside we’ve had to use the front doors to get out, on trying from...
2 Replies
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Last post by jacko1967
11 Sep 2019, 16:41
What gauge of steel for repairs?
Replies: 17
by
davegsm82 »
25 Feb 2016, 09:17
I found some extra unintended ventilation holes in the floorpan of my bus yesterday under in the passenger footwell.
What thickness of steel do I...
17 Replies
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Last post by clift_d
10 Sep 2019, 20:24
Rusty Gutter Repairs
Replies: 1
by
keynsham1 »
10 Sep 2019, 12:24
I have a T25 Devon Eurovette Hitop and it has very rusty gutters for all the usual reasons. The van itself is great apart from this and so I would...
1 Replies
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Last post by Plasticman
10 Sep 2019, 20:04
headlight grill pins
Replies: 2
by
dave lfc »
04 Sep 2019, 12:44
hi everyone what are the best headlight grill pins to get as my ones are a bit hit and miss as its hard to see as i have a headlight spoiler fitted...
2 Replies
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Last post by Jim San
07 Sep 2019, 17:33
SEATCOVERS
Replies: 1
by
tatoes »
05 Sep 2019, 10:05
can anyone tell am a new member me if they know where I can get the seat covers repaired on my t25 auto sleeper I am a new member hope I have done...
1 Replies
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
05 Sep 2019, 11:35
Seat repostion
Replies: 6
by
vwrickshaw »
01 Sep 2019, 20:57
Hi, i am 6ft 2in tall and the seast on my t25 autosleeper/trident only goes back the standsrd distance...could anyone tell me what is stopping the...
6 Replies
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Last post by paperhouselad
02 Sep 2019, 13:37
Early sliding door handles
Replies: 1
by
markbradley »
30 Aug 2019, 13:35
Hey guys!
I'm looking for a sliding door handle asap. The only place with them in stock is brickworks and they're £100! Anyone have a spare or know...
1 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
01 Sep 2019, 20:49
T25 turret pop up alternatives
by
flinny01 »
01 Sep 2019, 13:25
Hey everyone,
Am currently gutting our T25 ready for bodyshop and respray, then its on to interior.
I'm looking at raising a 1/4 section of roof...
0 Replies
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Last post by flinny01
01 Sep 2019, 13:25
B-pillar water tank filler
Replies: 1
by
Savara »
01 Sep 2019, 07:22
Hi All
Just got a new van (1983) 1.9 WBX, lovely exterior but interior needs totally gutting and starting again. There seems to be a water filler...
1 Replies
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Last post by Savara
01 Sep 2019, 07:23
Rear Lock rebuild '82 T25
Replies: 12
by
petethefeet »
19 Jan 2013, 21:09
Hi all,
I have just replaced the tumblers in the boot lock on my 1982 devon; I thought I would post some pictures to help others.
I was changing the...
12 Replies
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Last post by 156silver
30 Aug 2019, 14:10
Using rust buster 4941
Replies: 1
by
freckvan1 »
27 Aug 2019, 10:55
Morning All,
Well I’m hoping someone will confirm I’ve done the right thing !
Cleared all rust from O/S Snorkel Box , Vactan, two coats Rustbuster...
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Last post by freckvan1
29 Aug 2019, 10:13
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