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by Ralphy
29 May 2012, 20:13
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant Refill
Replies: 4
Views: 476

Re: Coolant Refill

thanks, will keep an eye out

Nick
by Ralphy
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 !

:D
by Ralphy
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 !
by Ralphy
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...
by Ralphy
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...
by Ralphy
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...
by Ralphy
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...
by Ralphy
24 Aug 2011, 10:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Backfire !
Replies: 8
Views: 973

Re: Backfire !

possibly, not sure
by Ralphy
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 ...