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by Sammyjim5
28 Aug 2023, 22:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil leak 83 air cooled 2.0L
Replies: 1
Views: 321

Oil leak 83 air cooled 2.0L

Hi everyone, https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230828/7dc50ddf3b5d56eac9aa6c65a5e3af69.jpg When on runs any longer than 45mins - 1 hour I’m getting a fairly bad oil leak at a rate of roughly 3 drips per second. On shorter trips its fine. Apologies for bad quality photos but this is currently all I ...
by Sammyjim5
28 Aug 2023, 22:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil leak 83 air cooled 2.0L
Replies: 1
Views: 321

Oil leak 1983 Air cooled 2.0L

Firstly, apologies for the bad photos! After a run out any longer than 45mins - 1 hour whilst the engine is hot I’m getting a fairly bad oil leak at a rate of roughly 3 drips per second. Seems to always be fine on shorter trips but I guess this is because the engine temperature isn’t as hot? Any ide...
by Sammyjim5
03 Jul 2022, 21:02
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Odometer
Replies: 2
Views: 436

Odometer

My van is currently on 95k miles, What happens after the odometer shows 99,999 miles? there is only 5 digits along with a rolling digit for every 1/10 of a mile.


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by Sammyjim5
28 Jun 2022, 21:08
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Bodywork
Replies: 4
Views: 1016

Bodywork

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220628/8295f1eee8e95edc447beffef4d1e268.jpg Since I bought my van I’ve always been a bit concerned about the drivers side lower panel. Looks as if a previous owner has been in some sort of scrape, some parts feel hollow and the paint is starting to crack in some p...
by Sammyjim5
26 Jun 2022, 23:35
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Cruise speed and dots on speedo
Replies: 3
Views: 517

Re: Cruise speed and dots on speedo

The engine sounds like it’s going to explode at 55mph in 4th, let alone 3rd! 😂
by Sammyjim5
26 Jun 2022, 22:44
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Cruise speed and dots on speedo
Replies: 3
Views: 517

Cruise speed and dots on speedo

I’ve had my ‘83 1.9 Aircooled T25 for two years. Was wondering what sort of speed is normal for cruising on the motorway. 55-60mph seems comfortable for my van although the revs sound high, and that it’s gasping for a 5th gear to drop in to. When I first got the van my mechanic told me not to go ove...