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by danc
11 Sep 2011, 16:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head Bolt Fun!
Replies: 10
Views: 1489

Re: Head Bolt Fun!

Sometimes im an idiot. Found it in haynes... Any tips?
by danc
11 Sep 2011, 16:30
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head Bolt Fun!
Replies: 10
Views: 1489

Re: Head Bolt Fun!

Looked at haynes, head info doesnt seem to be the same engine. Definately gonna do it. Can see how to get carb, heater off etc so if anyone has got info from removing the heads to overhaul! Cheers.
by danc
11 Sep 2011, 14:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head Bolt Fun!
Replies: 10
Views: 1489

Re: Head Bolt Fun!

Great...anywhere I can find a 'how to' guide?
by danc
10 Sep 2011, 19:43
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head Bolt Fun!
Replies: 10
Views: 1489

Re: Head Bolt Fun!

1983 1.9 wasserboxer.

Cheers.
by danc
09 Sep 2011, 13:57
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head Bolt Fun!
Replies: 10
Views: 1489

Head Bolt Fun!

Hi All, I wonder if I could ask some advice!? Im trying to work out whats going on with my leaky engine! So far I know its not leaking from the headbolts but it is from lower down! I can undo all the headbolts leaving the threads sticking out, ive got oil in the water so im assuming head gasket. As ...
by danc
05 Sep 2011, 14:49
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Van won't start!
Replies: 6
Views: 934

Re: Van won't start!

Right, so I have worked out how to test the starter... I connected the main threaded connector to the excite wire and connected to the battery. The drive cog comes out but does not spin. My logic then was to test the wires running from ignition to starter and if the same happened as above I would kn...
by danc
05 Sep 2011, 13:59
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Van won't start!
Replies: 6
Views: 934

Re: Van won't start!

Bit the bullet and took the starter off. Whats the easiest way to test this??
by danc
03 Sep 2011, 19:32
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 Watercooled Problem.
Replies: 6
Views: 722

Re: 1.9 Watercooled Problem.

Thanks for this! It leaks cold!
by danc
03 Sep 2011, 19:31
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Van won't start!
Replies: 6
Views: 934

Re: Van won't start!

Which earths???? Thanks for your help!
by danc
03 Sep 2011, 19:17
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 Watercooled Problem.
Replies: 6
Views: 722

Re: 1.9 Watercooled Problem.

Its definately not from the bolts, I can't see where but sure its from the bottom of engine.
by danc
03 Sep 2011, 19:11
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Van won't start!
Replies: 6
Views: 934

Re: Van won't start!

If its the one that goes onto the side, it is!!! Help!
by danc
03 Sep 2011, 18:52
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Van won't start!
Replies: 6
Views: 934

Van won't start!

Hi all,

Along with my engine problem...I can only start the van via bump starting! Battery is good and fully charged but nothing on ignition...Just clicks! Any help would be much appreciated!
by danc
03 Sep 2011, 18:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 Watercooled Problem.
Replies: 6
Views: 722

Re: 1.9 Watercooled Problem.

I have tightened the bolt and it is not leaking from there anymore!!
by danc
03 Sep 2011, 18:18
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 Watercooled Problem.
Replies: 6
Views: 722

1.9 Watercooled Problem.

Hi all, I have recently purchased a 1.9 watercooled and am having a few problems. I seem to be losing water. The first thing I noticed was one of the head bolts was loose and was leaking water. I tightened this up and can now only see water dripping from the corners of the bottom of the engine. A ch...