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- 18 Aug 2010, 17:47
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: COOLANT RESEVOIR
- Replies: 4
- Views: 654
Re: COOLANT RESEVOIR
Hi. Thanks for your help and i am sorry about the caps! Can i just clarify that both the tank in the engine and the tank behind the number plate both need to be filled? I have looked online for a diagram to explain how this system works but i cannot find it. is it that the water is constantly keepin...
- 18 Aug 2010, 16:42
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: COOLANT RESEVOIR
- Replies: 4
- Views: 654
COOLANT RESEVOIR
HI I HAVE A AN 89 WESTFALIA AND WONDER IF SOMEONE CAN EXPLAING THE COOLANT SYSTEM. I KNOW THERE IS A COOLANT TANK IN THE ENGINE AND A RESEVOIR BEHIND THE NUMBERPLATE. WHERE DO YOU PUT THE COOLANT (RED FOR VW I HAVE BEEN TOLD)? INTO THE ENGINE OR INTO THE RESEVOIR. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE RESEVOIR BY A ...
- 09 May 2010, 19:52
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: help needed!! diesel in the water
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1329
Re: help needed!! diesel in the water
hi, well still a bit shook up after my stupid mistake. i was advised to take to a car wash n get the guy to power hose water into the tank. he said he would and give van a wash as well. i was in the van. i saw him putting in some liquid by using a bottle with a bit cut out of it to funnel it in. don...
- 07 May 2010, 23:42
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: help needed!! diesel in the water
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1329
Re: help needed!! diesel in the water
thanks for your answer. it was my first day with the camper and i am worried!! what detergent should i use? i have googled this for hours and have not found anything.

- 07 May 2010, 23:17
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: help needed!! diesel in the water
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1329
Re: help needed!! diesel in the water
I think you may win the "axle nut award" this year.... Silly person........ :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl I would say.. you will never clean the water tank or pipework etc (not if you want to use it even just for washing up) so expect to have to replace that.... i know i would win huge awards b...
- 07 May 2010, 22:08
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: help needed!! diesel in the water
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1329
help needed!! diesel in the water
i know it sounds impossible but yes i put diesel into the water (that is used for sink) holder, it needed a key to be opened and i just did it. i cant believe it, it is my first day of driving my new VW. i was with a friend i asked her did she see any other tank with lock and she said no and the wor...
- 30 Apr 2010, 13:35
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: westfalia california with 1.6 TD
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1719
Re: westfalia california with 1.6 TD
Yeah we loved ours, then some b********* stole it. Great vans and pretty good on the juice, got a 1.9dg now quite a bit diff in mileage per gall. If you get one make sure you keep it safe...... :wink: :wink: Enjoy Emma just the person i need then. what is diff bet 1.9 and 1.6D??? more power but how...
- 30 Apr 2010, 11:24
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: westfalia california with 1.6 TD
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1719
westfalia california with 1.6 TD
looking at getting one. is the engine big enough, is it comfortable on long journeys = really appreciate some feedback. ta