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New head gasket on & all torqued up .couldn't really see any damage to the old gasket . anyway,fired it up & all looks well,NO white smoke now ,, infact it looks like there is less carp coming out of the exhaust than before too... just pleased the head wasn't cracked.

the bubbles coming out of the radiator bleed screw is air,look at the wiki.mr Baxter done a write up on how to bleed the system.

thanks Rob,
Now i just need to sort the head gasket out

just tried the cap again tonight.. i can blow through the spout & it quacks but can NOT suck trough it.. is this correct please ?
kev

You should be able to blow through the spout, but there will be some resistance and you have to blow quite hard. It might make the characteristic 'quacking' sound. Some will tell you that you shouldn't be able to suck through the spout, but in fact it only seals properly when it's screwed down onto...

I've also just been for a run in the van,all was fine until i noticed lots of white smoke behind me & temp gauge went up & buzzer sounded.pulled over & engine was stinking hot.sat for 20 mins then craked the header tank cap open,, low & behold ,, no water in tank(it WAS full cos i ju...

should you be able to suck/blow both ways through the spout on the cap ? i can suck through the spout but not blow....so the expanded water goes into the overflow tank but doesn't get sucked back into the header tank(by the way its a brand new cap from brickworks with vw/audi logo on)

When I changed my belts I found it easier to lie underneath , the bolts in the pulley aren't too tight so just stuck a glove on my hand & held pulley tight,and yes , the water pump pulley is shimmed ,hopefully you'll have enough shims,
kev

if the cupboards are still in sound condition then a lick of paint can make all the difference.

I fitted a sony DAB radio with the provided cage, fitted no problem & works a treat.even has a usb slot so can play all my tunes from a dongle.

Heat the calliper around the bleed nipple, get it as hot as you can, it will take a while I usually heat it for about 5-10 mins with a decent blow torch, when its as hot as you can get it rapidly cool the bleed nipple, I use a soaking wet rag but you can use freeze spray , unless someone has stretc...

sorry don't have any pics of it finished but it does make a nice neat job when the carpet is glued over the top.. the foam comes in 1m lengths so you'll need to use 3-4 pieces to go around each window.

Hi, I recently re-trimmed my interior & had a gap like you do.. I used the foam pipe lagging( for 1/2" or 3/4" copper pipe) cut or trimmed it then glued into place..stretch carped covers it great & makes a nice neat finish,

Have you changed the gearbox oil recently? maybe an oil change would do some good ,,, & clean the filter if there's a one fitted.

HI, I recently fitted a propex heater into my van,, runs off the gas bottle & 12v system. they're a little bit noisey(as you can hear the fan) but lovely & warm.