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If it helps, Bentley states 3.0 litres (refill capacity only - 1.5 litres can't be drained) for a four speed and 4.0 litres for a 5 speed
Zeb

Hi Madoc I did this recently with a rebuilt gearbox and they definitely take 4.5l when empty (4 speed). I think that unless you remove the gearbox you can't empty all of the oil from the drain plug in situ which is why yours wouldn't take the full amount. I think I also read here that there is a one...

very many thanks Pirate Pete - you were right on the money - red/white had come away from fuse - fan works fine now on both speeds

cheers
Zeb

many thanks Pirate Pete - I'll check tomorrow
Zeb

ok - getting there I found a good discussion about fuses at http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=94553 it look like Haynes is confused about the fuse at position no.7 in the early fusebox I also found out that the relay only works for the high speed side of the fan - so that's a good...

Still no fan... When I tested the centre pin on the fan loom there is no voltage present - I'm thinking that the loom has a supply problem. When I supply power direct from the battery to the pins either side - one side nothing at all happens, the other side a relay under they dashboard clicks (but n...

ok - cheers
Zeb

ok - thanks Pirate-Pete - didn't check the thermo switch - I'll do that tomorrow. If the switch has given up the ghost is it easy to get off?

Just started the engine after a five month lay up. All seemed to be going well when I noticed that the temperature gauge was scarily over to the right and the engine was hotter than the sun. Tested the radiator fan as Haynes and wikis - nothing at either terminal, ignition on and off - fan dead as t...

of course...
many thanks Aidan
Zeb

I'm fitting some diff locks to a syncro for the first time. I've seen images with the actuators both ways up online. Could someone set me straight please, vacuum nozzles pointing up or down for front and rear? Many thanks
Zeb

early 1985 DG syncro

I found an online diagram http://www.jimellisvwparts.com/showAssembly.aspx?ukey_assembly=743999&ukey_make=1066&ukey_model=15582&ukey_category=21731 the dampness is where the driveshaft goes through the trailing arm roughly wher '30' meets '11' thanks for all the comments though - I'll fo...

thanks for reply Harry Mann and faggie the damp area is at the junction with the o/s wheel, not at the gearbox. I wasn't having any problems with the CV - is it possible the dampness is brake fluid seeping through from the other side? Although the CVs are originals I don't want to renew unless I hav...

Hi - looking at the wheel connection of the rear o/s driveshaft I noticed 'dampness' where the driveshaft connected. The other side was 'dry'. I disconnected the shaft - I can't find any splits or tears in the boot - should I just repack with grease or is this a sign of CV problems? Any advice grate...

sorted - the rubber part of the seal had welded itself to the metal - had to dismember it - thanks to all who gave advice
zeb