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by Grun
25 Aug 2009, 16:37
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: low coolant light "relay 43" where to buy?
Replies: 7
Views: 4127

Re: low coolant light "relay 43" where to buy?

Thanks a lot! I'm not certain my own is faulty- I'll try to test it- but it would be good to have one on the shelf if they are no longer made. Richard Richard have a look at ......http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=56700.." onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. I...
by Grun
25 Aug 2009, 12:18
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: LSCU advice....Angelo??
Replies: 9
Views: 1802

Re: LSCU advice....Angelo??

Em, This is what AngeloEvs wrote in an earlier post on the subject. Re: Anorak time re LSCU's by AngeloEvs » Thu May 07, 2009 1:17 am Almost right, firstly the chips in the Level Sender Control Unit (LSCU)are VAG coded so no idea of what they are. The gauge has its own internal circuit that flashes ...
by Grun
25 Aug 2009, 12:05
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.1 Petrol- Radiator warms from below?
Replies: 6
Views: 977

Re: 2.1 Petrol- Radiator warms from below?

Richard, Have a look here.......... go to page 5 of 18 for a view of the hoses at the radiator....... http://www.club80-90.co.uk/pages/downloads/tech/Eng%20Cooling%20Sys.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Don't forget top up the 'header tank' to brimfull ( in the engine com...
by Grun
23 Aug 2009, 14:14
Forum: Campers
Topic: Electrolux 184 RM Three Way Fridge Problems (lots of pics)
Replies: 31
Views: 14055

Re: Electrolux 184 RM Three Way Fridge Problems

Am I missing something? Surely the switches do very little. There are two separate heater elements for the fridge, one 12 volt, which is normally fed via a relay and should only be live when the engine is running and the alternator charging. The other heater (230 volt) should only be live via a hook...
by Grun
22 Aug 2009, 17:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Drive shaft bolts
Replies: 14
Views: 6761

Re: Drive shaft bolts

Chilla, Vagcat.com (the online catalog) says........... 6............. 893407237 bolt, with multi-spline socket head M8X48 / BASIC GERMAN PRICELIST part number 893407237 Partnumber Title Price 893407237 ZYL.SCHRAU 1.65 Euro That, I would guess is an M8 diameter (multi-spline socket headed) bolt, 48m...
by Grun
22 Aug 2009, 14:43
Forum: Campers
Topic: Electrolux 184 RM Three Way Fridge Problems (lots of pics)
Replies: 31
Views: 14055

Re: Electrolux 184 RM Three Way Fridge Problems

Chris,
Here is another link (in addition to Mocki's) which is more westy specific.

http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.p ... 0#p7305160" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Mike
by Grun
22 Aug 2009, 11:36
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fuel filler neck gasket
Replies: 3
Views: 659

Re: fuel filler neck gasket

to many lumpy bits in me cider i think

Cider with lumpy bits ....yum...... yum :trunk
by Grun
22 Aug 2009, 08:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fuel filler neck gasket
Replies: 3
Views: 659

Re: fuel filler neck gasket

Doug,
Try..............

http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php?p ... t&Itemid=6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Mike
by Grun
19 Aug 2009, 12:32
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Starter motor sticking on.
Replies: 5
Views: 1001

Re: Starter motor sticking on.

horns,
When you have a go at your starter, this thread is well worth a look, great pictures too, thanks to Tony. :ok

http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.p ... 8&start=15" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Mike
by Grun
19 Aug 2009, 11:06
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help with brake question...Porlock hill
Replies: 3
Views: 971

Re: Help with brake question...Porlock hill

lonegunman, This is taken directly from the 'Brickyard' site to save typing. What happens when brake fluid boils? okay, so your going down a hill, its a steep one and instead of using engine braking (very important in a heavy camper) and occasional use of the brakes to slow you down you go all the w...
by Grun
18 Aug 2009, 20:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Starter motor sticking on.
Replies: 5
Views: 1001

Re: Starter motor sticking on.

Puts me in mind of a time when I was heading South in France, dark late(ish) and I stopped for petrol near the Loire valley in my much loved 1600 Bay. Having topped up the tank, I got in, turned the key and... Click........Click. Fortunately, in typical French fashion, there was a bar next to the fi...
by Grun
18 Aug 2009, 19:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Where can you get new gear-stick bits.
Replies: 15
Views: 2461

Re: Where can you get new gear-stick bits.

Does any of this mean some are in stock, even any in germany? Phoned around a few UK dealers......'computer says no'.... one did have some 5 years ago! Ah ha, you only asked for part numbers, have you tried any of the United States sites for stock ? Now when I was an apprentice (Many moons ago I mi...
by Grun
18 Aug 2009, 18:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Starter motor sticking on.
Replies: 5
Views: 1001

Re: Starter motor sticking on.

No ideas? OK......... I was waiting for someone with more knowledge than this old codger........ but my guess would be that the solenoid is tending to stick, or the return spring for the solenoid is weak/damaged/broken. The feed from the ignition switch energises the solenoid which makes an interna...
by Grun
18 Aug 2009, 17:06
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: power steering fluid
Replies: 7
Views: 1249

Re: power steering fluid

Where do I find the resevoir to checks the level :( The much derided Mr. Haynes' manual says, and I quote, 1. Park the vehicle on level ground 2. Set the steering straight ahead 3. The engine must be running The power steering reservoir is on the right hand side of the engine compartment. If the fl...
by Grun
18 Aug 2009, 10:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Where can you get new gear-stick bits.
Replies: 15
Views: 2461

Re: Where can you get new gear-stick bits.

Can someone tell me how to get part numbers again? This is from VAGCAT....... http://www.vagcat.com/epc/cat/vw/T2/1986/65/55/679486/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; if the link works! Looks to me as if these are what you need, you will have to search for the boots! 16.........