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help please i have a 120v usa hook up on my vanagon. Does anyone know if i can i keep any of the existing kit/wiring if i want to convert to a 240v hook up or is it best to start again and fit a complete 240 v unit, would really appreciate advise on whats best to buy to give me a couple of sockets a...

Mickey, my westie has been suffering exactly the same symptons as yours - as my earlier post says i took the fridge out this morning, removed the jet, cleaned in white spirit, cleaned the extract pipe to the flue put it all back together and it now works perfectly - chilling down and even creating i...

definitely a blocked jet - i have had exactly same problem enduring a week of hot beer in hot france , this morning i tackled the problem - all that is required is a bit of common sense and a some brute strength to remove a fridge which has been in situ for the last 20 years - have never tackled thi...

thanks for the reply the cold start valve was the 1st thing i checked - no leaks and it works ok and there is no smoke or excessive smell of petrol. following the checking of the hoses/regulator and cleaning the air filter the van is now starting every time after stalling! but still no idle from col...

ok - i have removed the air regulator hose and have checked for blockages in hoses and regulator - all are clear. upon testing by removing the air regulator hose and starting engine there is a good vacuum. with the air regulator hose removed the engine now starts - with the hose connected the engine...

http://s1059.photobucket.com/albums/t436/richpicks/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Does anyone out there know of a knowledgable fuel injection specialist out there for my 1983 2.0l air cooled vanagon the problem 1. starts from cold every time without fail - 1 pump on the ga...

vanagon engine.jpg I have problems with the idle when cold - engine cuts out and wont restart. I have changed plugs ,points, dizzy cap, leads and cleaned all connectors. I have read it could be the cold start valve or the temp sensor. I also have 2 of the vaccum hoses with no home. I have located o...

Its my 1st year with this USA westie and its developing starting problems, starts cold 1st time although doesnt idle well until hot. if engine stalls in 1st 2-5 mins it becomes a nightmare to start taking 15 mins of turning over. Is it my technique or the automated choke? Once 15 mins in and warm al...

hey thanks for your help much appreciated
great to have a unique look canvas suited to an aswan brown westie!

Preparing to bring out our westie for its 1st summer with us, :P A californian 1983 complete with death valley dust and a very tattered pop top so need to buy and fit new. Have heard horror stories of inferior canvases too small and rip when fitting. I would rather pay for quality and invest in a lo...