thanks, will keep an eye out
Nick
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- 29 May 2012, 20:13
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Coolant Refill
- Replies: 4
- Views: 476
- 29 May 2012, 20:12
- Forum: Camping & Travelling
- Topic: Off to Cornwall !
- Replies: 3
- Views: 581
Re: Off to Cornwall !
brilliant, will try all the suggestions - thanks you !


- 26 May 2012, 14:37
- Forum: Camping & Travelling
- Topic: Off to Cornwall !
- Replies: 3
- Views: 581
Off to Cornwall !
Off to Cornwall on Wednesday - Bay View Farm in Looe, then Henrys Campsite on Lizard Peninsula, then back to Batcombe Vale in Shepton Mallet !!! Cant wait...
First time away for a proper hol in the bus so if anyone has any recommendations for while we are down there would be most welcome !!
Thanks !
First time away for a proper hol in the bus so if anyone has any recommendations for while we are down there would be most welcome !!
Thanks !
- 26 May 2012, 10:30
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Coolant Refill
- Replies: 4
- Views: 476
Re: Coolant Refill
Thank you so much for the prompt reply The antifreeze is blue and the chap I bought the van from left a full bottle so I'll use that with a 50/50 mix of water. I'll fill the main one first followed by the expansion tank Can I ask why I should look out for leaks if it has not leaked before ? Thanks a...
- 26 May 2012, 09:43
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Coolant Refill
- Replies: 4
- Views: 476
Coolant Refill
Hi I have a 1987 1.9L VW T25 and we are going to Cornwall in a few days for a 10 day adventure ! I have only had the van for 6 months and it has not done any long trips like this. Today I noticed that the water expansion tank behind the number plate was empty. The main tank next to it has coolant in...
- 24 Aug 2011, 19:48
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Backfire !
- Replies: 8
- Views: 973
Re: Backfire !
thanks for these suggestions, much appreciated. I havejust come back home to have a play around with the van and although I can get it started if I keep my foot on the accelerator, when I take it off it is stalling straight away. Coupled with the other problem I mentioned earlier does this sound lik...
- 24 Aug 2011, 12:20
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Backfire !
- Replies: 8
- Views: 973
Re: Backfire !
Thanks It has a water inlet for the engine so can I assume it is watercooled rather than Aircooled ? Took it out for first drive last night - had window open so could hear the engine - when I say noisy, its sounds a lot different to my previous newer cars...didnt sound like an exhaust problem. I sup...
- 24 Aug 2011, 10:33
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Backfire !
- Replies: 8
- Views: 973
Re: Backfire !
possibly, not sure
- 24 Aug 2011, 07:21
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Backfire !
- Replies: 8
- Views: 973
Backfire !
Hi all I have just bought a 1987 VW T25 converted van, excellent condition, well looked after, bought it from a friend who has had no problems with it. I am new to driving very old vehicles and when I took it out for a drive last night I noticed that it was slightly juddery on acceleration and then ...