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by minilawz
31 Dec 2013, 16:44
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch Choice
Replies: 9
Views: 1191

Re: Clutch Choice

The van is 1986

Thanks
by minilawz
30 Dec 2013, 19:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch Choice
Replies: 9
Views: 1191

Clutch Choice

I am wondering if anyone can help and hope it not stupid question, not sure which replaced clutch i should buy. I have a 1.9 watercooled DG engine with 5 speed gearbox and was wondering if i should be buying a 228mm or 215mm clutch kit? i think its the 228mm part but wanted to purchase before i star...
by minilawz
20 Jul 2012, 21:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rad fan and heater blower not working
Replies: 1
Views: 346

Rad fan and heater blower not working

Firstly I know its two faults. My Son is down in Italy been traveling since end of May 1986 Watercooled Just had a call to say the heater blower has stopped working, this was on all the time helping to cool the engine as it 36deg down there. but it has also shown up that the Rad fan is not working a...
by minilawz
06 Jun 2012, 16:17
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Eiffel Tower
Replies: 1
Views: 404

Eiffel Tower

few pics of the van traveling Europe ! http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll25/firefly38/VW%20Camper/2012_0601Travels-France0109.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll25/firefly38/VW%20Camper/2012_0601Travels-France0132.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll25/firefly38/VW%20Camper/2012_0606Tr...
by minilawz
19 Apr 2012, 07:58
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Fitting rear studs for alloys
Replies: 8
Views: 2829

Re: Fitting rear studs for alloys

I put longer studs in mine about a week ago . Just took the hub off and put it in a big vice then used a copper hammer and some force and the old ones came out relativly easily . Then did the reverse and turned the hub upside down, lined the new studs in the grooves and tapped them back in. Its some...
by minilawz
17 Apr 2012, 20:53
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: booking van on ferry as car to save money?????
Replies: 8
Views: 1044

Re: booking van on ferry as car to save money?????

hi
i just booked mine van on the ferry with Norfolk line ferrys and the vehicle type heading on there website is (Car/motorhome under 2.4 meters high) which mine is . And the price are good atm plus the ferrys are nice as i have traveled with them pervious times .

lawrence
by minilawz
17 Apr 2012, 20:14
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Alternative Seats
Replies: 3
Views: 721

Re: Alternative Seats

hi there ive just put saab seats in mine i think there from a 9-3 or 9-5 . they didnt take much to put them in, new bolts through the captains seats and took the orgnial runners out of the drivers side as the new seat already had them on . they are big and comfy so happy days :) http://i284.photobuc...
by minilawz
06 Mar 2012, 14:25
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Ignition Leads
Replies: 0
Views: 663

Ignition Leads

Hi All Could someone tell me the Bosh part Number for ignition leads on 1986 1.9 petrol transporter DG engine. At the moment it has leads with a pin recess as the coil has a pin on the center. The ones I got from Halfords do not have the pin recess, I have the new dizzy cap but dont want to change t...
by minilawz
26 Feb 2012, 18:02
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Water System - I need to see a complete one
Replies: 21
Views: 2748

Re: Water System - I need to see a complete one

i traced all the pipes 2day and found that the pipe with the bolt in goes into the 'coolant distributar' as show in the diagram. The main red pipe , bypass pipe and heater pipe and all going to the coolant distributar so the only pipe left is the auto trany cooler pipe which is the one with the bolt...
by minilawz
25 Feb 2012, 19:34
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Water System - I need to see a complete one
Replies: 21
Views: 2748

Re: Water System - I need to see a complete one

once again thanks to all the suggestion really helpful . Going to check the diagrams and pictures against mine engine 2moz and see if i can get some answers :) .

thanks
by minilawz
24 Feb 2012, 19:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Water System - I need to see a complete one
Replies: 21
Views: 2748

Re: Water System - I need to see a complete one

thanks for the diagram 'kevtherv' and all the other suggestions from ppl . Im not sure what the two pipes are in the right hand corner 'elephant trunks :)' they are both cut off and just laying there, they look to be just air pipes as are made from fabric material not rubber like water pipes. I'm no...
by minilawz
24 Feb 2012, 08:34
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Water System - I need to see a complete one
Replies: 21
Views: 2748

Re: Water System - I need to see a complete one

Heres a couple of pictures of my engine http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll25/firefly38/VW%20Camper/DSC_0312.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll25/firefly38/VW%20Camper/DSC_0310.jpg i was wondering if anyone would know what/where the pipe with the bolt goes/does in the second picture thank y...
by minilawz
23 Feb 2012, 07:26
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Water System - I need to see a complete one
Replies: 21
Views: 2748

Re: Water System - I need to see a complete one

Will try and get some photos taken, Im away with work till next wed so dont have any
by minilawz
23 Feb 2012, 07:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Water System - I need to see a complete one
Replies: 21
Views: 2748

Water System - I need to see a complete one

Posting here as directed. Hi there I have just purchased a 1986 water cooled camper,not in too bad shape.Drove it home and it all seemed fine. My problem is the water system. there seem to be a lot of pipes in the engine bay that go nowhere or no pipes at all. I was wondering if there is any one in ...