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by amandafrost
18 Nov 2009, 21:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant reservoir level
Replies: 11
Views: 7756

Re: Coolant reservoir level

Wow! Guys thanks so much for the responses. I think I might need to print all of this off and revisit the garage that fitted the new engine! Alternatively if anyone knows of a techi or a good vw water cooled garage in the area please let me know - I live just in the New Forest equi distant between S...
by amandafrost
17 Nov 2009, 19:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant reservoir level
Replies: 11
Views: 7756

Re: Coolant reservoir level

Hey. Thats very reassuring. Will get a new darlek seal (whatever one of those is) and get it fitted. I love my van and am so worried about cooking another engine!!!

Amanda
by amandafrost
17 Nov 2009, 19:17
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant reservoir level
Replies: 11
Views: 7756

Re: Coolant reservoir level

Hi.
The header tank is full to the brim. The reservoir behind the number plate I fill to between the minimum and maximum and when I have been for a run is empty and then when she has stood for a few days is absolutely full to the brim. Howver the header tank is always full! See my dilemma?
by amandafrost
17 Nov 2009, 18:57
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant reservoir level
Replies: 11
Views: 7756

Coolant reservoir level

Help! I recently bought a t25, took it to Belgium and broke down having cooked the engone as the water pipe had split - so now I am paranoid about damaging my brand new and expensive engine. Can anyone explain the role of the coolant reservoir? I have spoken to a few t25 owners who have told me that...