Club 80-90 Forums

Hi, I need my 1.9 petrol valves replacing and cylinder head putting back on (long story) and the engine putting back in the van. I have seen the website for Accrington Beeltes & Campers and also for manchester Air cooled, and was wondering if anyone could recommend either one of these or anywher...

Hi, I am looking for a reliable decent garage in the preston/blackburn area who would be able to fix my blown head gasget, any suggestions gratefully received,
Thanks
Sarah

Hi Rob,
Sorry, have not managed to see how to do this, we are near Preston. I have contacted NWVW at Tarleton, as I saw a good write up in a recent mag, but they are on ansaphone - any other ideas very gratefully received
Cheers

The van (named Pinky) is a 1982 transporter, the engine is a 1.9 petrol, replaced 3 yrs ago with a recon following a disasterous blocked pipes incident (too painful to discuss). I have similar worries about this being a bit of a bodge, although I have heard great things about this product. The garag...

Hi, help! Managed to freeze up, overheat and blow the head gasket during the cold before Christmas. The garage are recommending that we use K-Seal permanent coolant leak repair instead of replacing the gasket, I'm a little nervous and so was wondering if anyone had any experiences of using K-seal? T...