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Thanks for replying chaps Original over heat was engine side with no heat at radiator . Tested fan with bypass no problem , tested bleed at radiator Luke warm bleed. Tested thermostat in boiling water , no response. Pondered situation with recovery guy removed thermostat and bled system ( hot bleed)...

Dg 1.9 Water cooled overheated this weekend took out old thermostat as temp fix but overheated again and ended up getting recovered to oxford area van is now missing when running sure this is gasket or even worse . Spoke with vw camper restorers in north oxford who gave ball park figure of £3500 plu...

Well, checked all hoses ,all ok, started engine and sprayed all hoses and carb seals etc no problems noticed, got past fast idle phase and started with ropey idle again as usual, all electrical connections checked and seem ok. Found idle speed screw on weber carb, tried adjusting, took 4 turns to ef...

Thanks for all the suggestions chaps, I will start checking all the above in 30 minutes( first daylight hours away from the festive cheer in 4 days)

Thanks Ralf85 Ill have a look in day light and see if I can ID this part,I did notice a free terminal coming from carb area, would this cause to rich a mix,cos seems to be running fine until revs drop on gear change etc by the way where does this connection you mentioned run to and from?

I wonder if any one can help as I'm an absolute idiot when it comes to engine tech etc. Recently had new cylinder head on dg 1.9 petrol engine, after snapped valve, garage said compression was compromised but not to any great extent. Any way engine starts well and sounds ok but stalls at junctions e...