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Thanks Jim think I am going to go with the CVC backlit gauges option when the MPH/KMH Tacho option is back in stock. However I still will have the odometer recording Kms and I want to change to Mileage if possible Cheers Nick I dont know if they could do conversions, but in 2018, i found a company ...

Over the years I've seen several places offering overlay kits, Google is your friend, SHC I think so them, but could be wrong.

Another job still on my to do list but my odometer needs fixing before that

Is a worn key or worn wafers working in a less worn handle bore  a likely  culprit for this problem?   This is what I found, mine mostly due to worn key, I carefully filed tips of wafers to counteract wear, not ideal but otherwise it would mean everything needed renewing- that will ultimately happe...

Thank you for the guidance. The wires goes through the top lever down to the second lever which means that the top two levers are always linked together, I can't adjust the temperature independently of the direction adjustment (directed to clear window etc). Not to mention the constant bending of t...

I don't have a propane torch. I should add a list of things I've needed to buy to get this far, a torch should have been one of them. Face of the sheered bolt was pretty flat and smooth which made centre punching a bit easier. Very light tap at first to check mark is centred then bam - made a decent...

You've lost all 3 lever knobs, they are available, mick at nw vw usually has some

It's come out of its seating position. That square z bend is supposed to be in a horizontal position with the middle section of the z in the hole of the lever. It's come all the through and touching the lever below - push it back up and secure it Compare it to the other one, it'll be clearer to unde...

It's come out of its seating position.

Very carefully remove the slider handles and fan controller, very very very carefully pry the plastic facia off at the corners. You are right ti be cautious as the lugs do snap easily.
Mine has a screw to them remove the front

Remove the ashtray also as it also gives a hit of access

  By "dieselly sound" I was referring to exactly what you describe as in "slightly more noisy/bangy". I believe it's referred to as "diesel knock", not to be confused with the normal diesel noises. So I'm wondering whether the fact that you have changed the IP to a Lan...

[quote=colinthefox post_id=8344227 That's the case with petrol engines. With diesels it's the other way round strangely. Overfuelling leads to higher combustion temperatures which can for example burn holes in pistons, or as in my case burn out the head gasket. There's no such thing as a conventiona...

Now I'm no diesel expert but if the spray pattern was poor then either it was running rich (usually makes them run a bit cooler) or lean (hot) You report that it seemed to be very hot, so I'd go with lean AND a suspect or misreading temp guage. Electrical investigation required. I'm trying to learn...

Also, the failed restart suggests a near seize-up due to very hot pistons and cylinders. Thats probably whybit sounded so dreadful when it did finally restart. I wouldn't trust the bottom end after that, the bores may not be scored but I would renew all the crank bearings at the very least. Easy jo...

Now I'm no diesel expert but if the spray pattern was poor then either it was running rich (usually makes them run a bit cooler) or lean (hot) You report that it seemed to be very hot, so I'd go with lean AND a suspect or misreading temp guage. Electrical investigation required. I'll get more info ...

I'm not good at build threads and i'm far from being a mechanic so if thats why you are here, best lower your expectations from this point on  :rofl The Situation: The holiday was great and daily temps were hot hot hot. In short, temp guage had been sitting low for best part of a week - no issue wit...