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by ZsZ
Yesterday, 20:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.6jxTD water pump belt
Replies: 2
Views: 67

Re: 1.6jxTD water pump belt

My guess is that you have some mismatched pulley set, as the 10x643 should be a good fit for the crank to water pump on a two belt system

Do you still have the old belt?
by ZsZ
20 Apr 2024, 19:18
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Battery for 1983 diesel
Replies: 6
Views: 164

Re: Battery for 1983 diesel

OE partnr for diesel battery is 191915105AB. (278x175x175mm)
You can fit quite a wide range of sizes in the engine bay. Even 190mm height fits.
by ZsZ
14 Apr 2024, 15:13
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Coolant level sensor connector
Replies: 3
Views: 174

Re: Coolant level sensor connector


This is the late one.

The OP has the early one
Also available at BW :)
https://brickwerks.co.uk/?s=443906231&p ... gwt_wcas=1
by ZsZ
28 Mar 2024, 05:35
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Leisure battery not charging
Replies: 13
Views: 8021

Re: Leisure battery not charging

OK, then there is possibly a short somewhere.
Either in the wiring or in the controller unit itself
by ZsZ
27 Mar 2024, 18:21
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Leisure battery not charging
Replies: 13
Views: 8021

Re: Leisure battery not charging

I had luck repairing dead flat batteries with cheap pulse charger from aliexpress This kind: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EyWUMnf I would try to charge the battery first out of the van. If it is dead, then replace it. If it keeps blowing fuses even with a new battery, then the charger (or alternator) m...
by ZsZ
23 Mar 2024, 20:45
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: A question about seals. Rubber, not cute furry things.
Replies: 1
Views: 374

Re: A question about seals. Rubber, not cute furry things.

It seems like standard motorhome door seal if I understood your description

https://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/shop/cate ... -seals-615
by ZsZ
18 Mar 2024, 18:36
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front axle securing pinch nut
Replies: 5
Views: 474

Re: Front axle securing pinch nut

Search for the partnr on the web. You can find it even on ebay.
by ZsZ
18 Mar 2024, 14:45
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front axle securing pinch nut
Replies: 5
Views: 474

Re: Front axle securing pinch nut

It is a mercedes part
partnr 1163340372 or A1163340372
by ZsZ
18 Mar 2024, 14:13
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Best paint for respray?
Replies: 2
Views: 381

Re: Best paint for respray?

IMO 2K industrial coatings are fine for non-metallic colours. They mix the laquer in the paint so it can be shiny. You can even choose stronger hardeners in specific brands.
I think those are closer to the original paints VW used in the 80's than todays water based automotive paints.
by ZsZ
18 Mar 2024, 12:51
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: quality parts manufacturers
Replies: 122
Views: 777112

Re: quality parts manufacturers

mioba wrote: 14 Mar 2024, 21:17 Got an Ina from GSF last year. Was 30 quid.

Thanks.
On the end I got an even cheaper (possibly chinese made) Denckermann branded one locally for around a tenner.
I will see how it will hold.
by ZsZ
18 Mar 2024, 07:25
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: More Fuel Pipe Issues.
Replies: 19
Views: 1377

Re: More Fuel Pipe Issues.

I am not sure what is changed in the compounds, but todays rubbers are crap. They fall apart in a short time.

The german Cohline that Brickwerks sell seems to be better quality.
I had good luck with Gates too. Gates 3225 used on diesel. Bought it from my local autopart store
by ZsZ
12 Mar 2024, 11:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: quality parts manufacturers
Replies: 122
Views: 777112

Re: quality parts manufacturers

Hi, is there any info on the quality of Graf/Metelli water pumps nowadays. They used to be OEM for italian brands. I am a bit low on funds and here it is less than half the price of other big names like INA or the KS/Pierburg that BW has in stock. From the pics I can find, the impeller is pressed sh...
by ZsZ
10 Mar 2024, 06:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Intake/exhaust valve order
Replies: 2
Views: 382

Re: Intake/exhaust valve order

This pic is from the german factory repair manual.
E is intake (Einlassventil)
A is exhaust (Auslassventil)

Image

So Exhaust, Intake, Exhaust, Intake, Intake Exhaust, Intake Exhaust is the order from the timing gear.
by ZsZ
10 Mar 2024, 06:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Soft Brakes
Replies: 6
Views: 561

Re: Soft Brakes

The problem with re-sealing is that there will be rust pittings inside the cylinder which usually cannot be honed out.

As told, the aftermarket ones are fine. Especially the italian ones.

You can change it without bleeding the entire system, however worth to flush the wheel cylinders too.
by ZsZ
01 Mar 2024, 08:40
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Rear window rubber for T3
Replies: 1
Views: 383

Re: Rear window rubber for T3

The german Vewib made rubbers are good quality for the OE style all around.
AFAIK they are the suppliers for VW Classicparts.

Brickwerks has them.
https://brickwerks.co.uk/product/window ... -tailgate/