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Hi thanks for the reply. Was thinking of replacing the glow plugs so will give that a try.Once it reaches normal operating temp its fine. thanks dave

Hi have a old diesel turbo 1.9 done 150000 which sits around in the garden most the year goes really well when warmed up but produces vast amounts of white smoke till its warm when it clears. I suspect the valve oil seals are gone. I have to take it for a mot soon and am afriad it will fail the emis...

thanks for the tips dave

hi has anyone got any tips on how to mask round window rubbers had a lot of problems with this thanks dave

thanks for all the advice dave

worrying mine is jk expansion double check time tomorrow thanks dave

hi thanks for that tip will get some new clamps tomorrow dave

Hi different size tube the top large one seems to be leaking will try and refit tomorrow. Thought at first there may have been a seam leak on the new tank but saw a drip from the pipe. Will double check havent damaged pipe tomorrow thanks for the reply. dave

Hi just trying to fit a new expansion tank 1.9 turbo diesel . Had a hard time getting the hoses off the old one and snapped one of the hose/clamps. Had to refit the hose useing screw tightening type clamps as couldnt get hold of original type off clamp. On testing the hoses seem to be leaking round ...

yes i heard that people had been having probs with the jk ones will have to try and get a genuine vw one thanks dave

Hi does anyone know were you can get a good quality coolant reservoir for a t25 1985ish 1.9 turbo diesel as mine has split cheers dave