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by welshbird
14 Jun 2022, 22:53
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Twin Alternators and fitting leisure battery HELP PLEASE
Replies: 2
Views: 418

Twin Alternators and fitting leisure battery HELP PLEASE

Evening all 😁 I would like to fit a leisure battery, inverter etc to have some power available for the odd overnight where no ehu is available but can't quite figure out exact parts list required. I currently have just a tin top T25 with full width r&r bed, that's the extent of the interior. (I ...
by welshbird
02 Sep 2017, 20:34
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Fitting a leisure battery with existing twin alternators
Replies: 1
Views: 1179

Fitting a leisure battery with existing twin alternators

Hi I have looked at wiki but need more specific advice if anyone can help...... I would like to fit a leisure battery into my van and already have twin alternators as van is ex army communications and there is already a piece of very thick cable snaking from bodywork into empty battery box under pas...
by welshbird
22 Aug 2013, 13:47
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Help Please - Leaking Washer Bottle!
Replies: 5
Views: 1286

Re: Help Please - Leaking Washer Bottle!

Thanks ever so much! sadly I have the blue ([petrol) manual so it's only ever half useful lol! Hi There should be three retaining bolt on the bottom of the bottle which need to be undone. And detach the filler neck and wiring and it should come out. Its on page 220 of my Haynes manual it is the earl...
by welshbird
22 Aug 2013, 13:26
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Help Please - Leaking Washer Bottle!
Replies: 5
Views: 1286

Help Please - Leaking Washer Bottle!

Having searched wiki & tech I still need to ask my, v basic, question! How do I remove the washer bottle from my beloved Helga? Went to fill bottle last week and water went straight through onto my foot!, no it's not leaking from overfilling, it's just leaking full stop! but having looked under ...
by welshbird
05 Jun 2009, 13:18
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.7 Diesel LHD Overheating in hot weather.........WHY?
Replies: 14
Views: 2066

Re: 1.7 Diesel LHD Overheating in hot weather.........WHY?

Thanks Si, I was feeling ok about dear Helga, now I'm a bit worried again :? lol, you have pm!
by welshbird
02 Jun 2009, 16:28
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.7 Diesel LHD Overheating in hot weather.........WHY?
Replies: 14
Views: 2066

Re: 1.7 Diesel LHD Overheating in hot weather.........WHY?

Thanks Rob, but it's the cap on the expansion tank that's got the dodgy seal, not the main tank in engine compartment......... Thats dont have a good seal on it as its not ment to hold pressure etc so thats done as it should! As you have put get someone who knows how to bleed these vans properly an...
by welshbird
02 Jun 2009, 15:44
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.7 Diesel LHD Overheating in hot weather.........WHY?
Replies: 14
Views: 2066

Re: 1.7 Diesel LHD Overheating in hot weather.........WHY?

or http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=338&category_id=118&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=6 Dont replace the cap from GSF carparts use VW main dealer or JKampers . Thanks Rob, but it's the cap on the...
by welshbird
02 Jun 2009, 15:38
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.7 Diesel LHD Overheating in hot weather.........WHY?
Replies: 14
Views: 2066

Re: 1.7 Diesel LHD Overheating in hot weather.........WHY?

ermie571 wrote:Welshbird,

sounds like you are a contender for a gt to now your van session - see chat!

Em
x

lol, I certainly am Em, I think I may need 1-1, I could possibly be the least knowledgable T25 owner on the planet! I will PM toomanytoys asap

x
by welshbird
02 Jun 2009, 15:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.7 Diesel LHD Overheating in hot weather.........WHY?
Replies: 14
Views: 2066

Re: 1.7 Diesel LHD Overheating in hot weather.........WHY?

Thanks Camper, I shall concentrate on replacing that screw lid (I can see that the rubber seal/washer is knack'd) seal and getting system bled & refilled and take it from there.
by welshbird
02 Jun 2009, 14:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.7 Diesel LHD Overheating in hot weather.........WHY?
Replies: 14
Views: 2066

Re: 1.7 Diesel LHD Overheating in hot weather.........WHY?

First thing first have you bled the system properly????? I have a 2.2 subaru lump in the back of mine and they do get hot I fitted an overide switch to put the fan on the radiator to help cool things down you have to rememeber these vans have the engine in a box at the back with nearly 5 meters eac...
by welshbird
02 Jun 2009, 13:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.7 Diesel LHD Overheating in hot weather.........WHY?
Replies: 14
Views: 2066

1.7 Diesel LHD Overheating in hot weather.........WHY?

Afternoon all, am hoping for a lil help if possible, am a VW virgin and having some summer problems.......Took Helga down to Exeter last weekend, she was fine all the way down to Bristol where we sat in traffic on M5 for nearly an hour, then flashing red light came on and temp gauge started to rise....