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by Alex73
06 Feb 2011, 22:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: whistle noise at higher revs in all 4 gears??
Replies: 4
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Re: whistle noise at higher revs in all 4 gears??

Hi van has developed an annoying whistle at higher revs in all four gears it goes when you dip the clutch. Replaced the clutch and thrust release bearing around 8,000 miles ago is it possible it could be a dodgy release bearing or something more sinister? Thanks in advance Paul Hi my old air-cooled...
by Alex73
06 Feb 2011, 21:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hydro carbons 1.9 dg 83 Headgasket
Replies: 6
Views: 1573

Re: Hydro carbons 1.9 dg 83 Headgasket

milky wrote:one on ebay at the moment
Is that a headgasket or engine? 
by Alex73
06 Feb 2011, 21:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hydro carbons 1.9 dg 83 Headgasket
Replies: 6
Views: 1573

Re: Hydro carbons 1.9 dg 83 Headgasket

Viv wrote:Try The Bug Barn near Tewesbury. Easy to find, just Google it or I think their ad is in VW Camper mag.
Thanks will try tomorro! 
by Alex73
05 Feb 2011, 12:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hydro carbons 1.9 dg 83 Headgasket
Replies: 6
Views: 1573

Hydro carbons 1.9 dg 83 Headgasket

Hi I have a 83 1.9dg engine holdsworth, I have owned for 7 years without a problem other than waterlevel goes up and down like a yoyo and lots of bubbles! I tested bubbles to find extream high hydro carbons! So head gasket gone! I've tried the fingers crossed cure of special additives, but no bubble...