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by feliz
22 Jul 2008, 06:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Blown cylinder head gasket. Crankhaft probs?. Advice PLEASE!
Replies: 11
Views: 2180

Blown cylinder head gasket. Crankhaft probs?. Advice PLEASE!

Hello, our cylinder head gasket blew in France (86 watercooled t25 club joker 2.1 petrol). Now back in the UK our local mechanic is not keen on fixing it, but recommends that the second head should be skimmed along with the other when fixed, also a latent problem such as the crankshaft could be in n...
by feliz
31 May 2008, 07:33
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Recommended service garage in the Norwich/Norfolk area?
Replies: 0
Views: 797

Recommended service garage in the Norwich/Norfolk area?

Can any one recommend a garage or VW specialist in the Norwich/Norfolk to service a '86 T25 Westy. I used to use Mr Beetle years and years ago, not sure whether he is still working?? can't find any details, I've also heard that Woolies, Watton is under new ownership?? Any info will be much appreciat...
by feliz
31 May 2008, 06:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: OIL LIGHT BUZZ and SMOKE!!! (WATERCOOLED 2.1)
Replies: 9
Views: 1987

Hey, thanks for the info, yeah, I did actually check but must have gone a bit OTT on the top up :roll:. Its 15w40, so I will check your advice, cheers very much.
by feliz
30 May 2008, 14:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: OIL LIGHT BUZZ and SMOKE!!! (WATERCOOLED 2.1)
Replies: 9
Views: 1987

Cheers Slend, I guessed that could the reason, however, the oil light still buzzes, so maybe a problem with the connection??, cheers :wink:
by feliz
30 May 2008, 11:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: OIL LIGHT BUZZ and SMOKE!!! (WATERCOOLED 2.1)
Replies: 9
Views: 1987

OIL LIGHT BUZZ and SMOKE!!! (WATERCOOLED 2.1)

Hi, the oil light buzzed on the dash, so Ive topped up with oil and there is now smoke (not sure whether black or blue) chuffing from the exhaust, not all the time just when the engine is in higher revs or before changing gear. The camper has sat still for a few days, I've checked the oil dipstick a...