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by ride_east
05 Dec 2024, 16:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Trying to ID cause of cooling system issue 1.9DG
Replies: 13
Views: 25597

Re: Trying to ID cause of cooling system issue 1.9DG

Just spoke to Andrew at Campershack. Really helpful. Managed to download the Bentley Manual on his advice and going to have a crack at a top end rebuild. He mentioned a video about a machining issue that was causing a problem with new heads fitted to WBXs (a lip that impedes a good seal with the fir...
by ride_east
05 Dec 2024, 10:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Trying to ID cause of cooling system issue 1.9DG
Replies: 13
Views: 25597

Re: Trying to ID cause of cooling system issue 1.9DG

Yes the bat light is on! Just been on the Campershack website and it's down due to relocation. Weather allowing, I'm gonna drop the engine out on Saturday. My number is 0770 409 0183, any chance you could give me a call/text.

Cheers,

Ben
by ride_east
02 Dec 2024, 17:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Trying to ID cause of cooling system issue 1.9DG
Replies: 13
Views: 25597

Re: Trying to ID cause of cooling system issue 1.9DG

Thanks for the advice Rob and Aidan, sounds like I need to get in touch with Campershack and take it from there. Will see what they say. Cheers for your help. Ben
by ride_east
28 Nov 2024, 13:36
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Trying to ID cause of cooling system issue 1.9DG
Replies: 13
Views: 25597

Trying to ID cause of cooling system issue 1.9DG

Hi All, Fitted a re-con engine from VW Engine Co. a bit over 2 years ago to my Holdsworth Villa III 1.9DG, but I've now got pressure & gas build up in coolant (when cold). So likely blowing exhaust past the upper seal rings. The van drvies ok, until I have to stop and bleed the rad after half an...