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For those of you who have fitted a short shift kit, I would like to inform you of my recent experience. My van is a 1990 syncro, originally with a TD engine. I fitted a kit quite some years and have been well pleased with the results. However, last week I detected a strange, different feeling when s...

Another mystery solved then.
Thanks again

Thanks for that suggestion. It is a possibility since I have fitted new cigar & USB sockets on bew wiring.

Is the plug you're thinking of a 'three in a line' format - like I I I ?

I have eventually had to resort to removing all the dash to replace the heater fan motor. As I am putting it together I have found a connector which I cannot find a home for. It is a three blade connector and branches from the loom which also has the radio connections. It has a blue wire, a red wire...

Thanks for the photo. This is obviously a much earlier, air cooled, van but, if the brake pipe layout is still very similar in the late models, then it does suggest one possible failure mode. The front brake pipe is shown crossing the vehicle by the forward spring perch brace. If the later ones run ...

Multisis,
it was, and the new one is, a two part (Brickwerks) pipe and no, it's not leaking from the middle union.

The fluid above the tank is appearing under pressure - ie as a squirt. So it's not running from somewhere else.
 

Thanks Rob,
but what would you be expecting (or fearing) to find there?

My son has just had a weird brake hydraulic failure on his van which we can't get to the bottom of. It is a 1990 2wd van with the 1.9 DG engine. On parking (on a slope) he applied the brakes hard to ensure the handbrake was holding properly, only to have the pedal hit the floor. Investigation reveal...

Hi, yes I am still about and still running my AGG powered van. However, your best bet now for information is to join the Fb VW T3 GTi conversion club https://www.facebook.com/groups/256191624580607/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=2289150777951338&__cft__[0]=AZWgzX...

Andy, going back to your original question about how to blank off the radiator, I remember back when I was really young, that my Dad had a roller blind unit fitted in at least one of his cars. This was a sprung roller unit (ie self re-winding) mounted at the base of the radiator and with a cord or s...

I couldn't agree more with what has been said above. A lovely, relaxed, weekend with the opportunity to catch up or meet new syncronauts. Plus the opportunity to drive the amazing site in beautiful weather. It was a shame that Josh & I had to leave early but after six hours & 250 miles we su...

Maybe it is too obvious but, if you're considering changing the engine, why not go back to the factory JX engine? A good one is a reasonable match for the van.
 

First off - ignore the trim - it's long gone! A couple of photos showing the top mounts for the side seat and the centre seat. The centre belt has two buckles so the the 'fixed' end can be released and fully retracted into the roller when camping rather than driving. Hope these help Garyd https://i....

Hi, I'm surpised that you have had no responses in nearly a month. I can't offer you a supplier/fitter in your area but would recommend contacting https://www.quickfitsbs.com/index.php for your belts. Also try a forum search for 'rear seat belts garyd' as I have responded several times on this subje...