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by pier1
25 Aug 2018, 14:41
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Advice: Difference between an EU & US '89 vanagon GL camper
Replies: 3
Views: 2395

Advice: Difference between an EU & US '89 vanagon GL camper

Greetings, Hope to buy an '89 Vanagon GL camper (manual) at an auction but have not viewed it yet. Vehicle has not been used for about a year (was towed away) No keys. Before I do: Would anyone know the differences between an '89 German assembled Westfalia and a US Vanagon GL? Based upon the chassis...
by pier1
29 Jun 2018, 06:34
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Advice: '87 1.6TD coolant top up
Replies: 1
Views: 1016

Advice: '87 1.6TD coolant top up

On the way back from France, the red light on my temp gauge began to flicker. After filling up the expansion tank with 5 litres of pink coolant + a little water a few times, I then ran out of coolant and had to fill the expansion tank with water. Back in the UK, I replaced the blue expansion cap but...
by pier1
04 Jun 2018, 19:22
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.1 Service advice
Replies: 4
Views: 1718

Re: 2.1 Service advice

Many thanks lads for taking the time to reply + your advice.

Keep well
by pier1
04 Jun 2018, 09:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.1 Service advice
Replies: 4
Views: 1718

2.1 Service advice

Hi Just bought a '87 2.1 VW Caravelle which has been stored for 2 years. Have not started it yet! Would greatly appreciate the below servicing advice. It has a foreign registration. I plan to either get the parts at GSF or any UK auto store ANSWERS Correct oil (synthetic/semi synthetic + quantity? O...