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- 29 Apr 2013, 11:19
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Over cooked
- Replies: 14
- Views: 836
Re: Over cooked
Ok that's Ian I'll check it out.
- 29 Apr 2013, 11:02
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Over cooked
- Replies: 14
- Views: 836
Re: Over cooked
Yes mate.sorry its 1990 petrol water cooled.i will fill in those details after work.im on my fone at the min.the head is the offside one which is why j find it confusing as there is less water pipe over that end.im sorry if I'm making it hard for you.iv only had it for a month and am new to the vw s...
- 29 Apr 2013, 10:45
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Over cooked
- Replies: 14
- Views: 836
Re: Over cooked
It still runs and drives fine with no knocking.i though it was a split seal or cracked head because that's where the water was dripping from.buy after taking of that protective plate and seeing no water actuall on the head tells me it might be leaking from somewhere else but running off the head as ...
- 29 Apr 2013, 10:18
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Over cooked
- Replies: 14
- Views: 836
Re: Over cooked
The red level light wasnt flashing.probably because the sensor for the temperature gauge wasnt attached.if its gonna cost a grand to fix it then where the comfort in that.the cylinder head is compleatly dry and no signs of leaks.
- 29 Apr 2013, 06:59
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Over cooked
- Replies: 14
- Views: 836
Re: Over cooked
It left a small pool on my drive this morning and noticed it dripping off the protective plate.but iv removed it and the head and gasket is dry.k just do t get it.
- 29 Apr 2013, 06:52
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Over cooked
- Replies: 14
- Views: 836
Re: Over cooked
Its full at the min.it doesn't seem to of dropped the level of the tank.its only a tiny droplet.but everywhere on the head seems dry.the rubber seal looks new and there's no sign of water anywhere.buy it was dropping off the case that protects the pushrod tubes.im very confused at the min.
- 29 Apr 2013, 06:31
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Over cooked
- Replies: 14
- Views: 836
Re: Over cooked
I've just taken off the metal plate under the rocker to reveal the pushrod tubes and the rubber seal seems new.but there's no sign of wet under it.
- 29 Apr 2013, 06:08
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Over cooked
- Replies: 14
- Views: 836
Over cooked
I think I'm in a world of trouble.iv got a 1.9 petrol t25 last week i changed the clutch slave cylinder and to do so i removed the hose from the thermostat housing to gain better accses.i also knocked off the sensor for the thermo gauge.anyway like an idiot forgot to full it back up with water and w...
- 29 Apr 2013, 06:02
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: can't change down or select reverse
- Replies: 8
- Views: 762
Re: can't change down or select reverse
I had the same problem last week.i changed the clutch master cylinder and it was ok for a week.the i sealed the slave and it was fine.
- 18 Mar 2013, 06:45
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: Wood Stove for VW Bus
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5710
Re: Wood Stove for VW Bus
I friend of mine put one in a transit conversion.get a carbon monoxide tester.sitting next to the beach fishing out the side of the van with the fire crackling away is just epic.but do be careful.