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by colinbaines
28 Apr 2010, 22:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: mile per gallon
Replies: 30
Views: 4948

Re: mile per gallon

hi,
I reckon on about 19-20 round town and 25-26 at 55-60ish .(1.9 wbx)
Colin
by colinbaines
12 Apr 2010, 16:12
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: T25 camper LPG problem
Replies: 6
Views: 4883

Re: T25 camper LPG problem

Hi, you appear to live in Chester, where the famed Steve of Gasure UK is. Might he be your first port of call?
He seems to be the recommended expert on everything LPG- he's certainly where I plan to take mine when I can afford it!
Colin
by colinbaines
28 Feb 2010, 19:58
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Temp gauge going mad?
Replies: 5
Views: 1163

Re: Temp gauge going mad?

Cheers, mate, that's what I wanted to hear!!! :D
by colinbaines
28 Feb 2010, 19:49
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Temp gauge going mad?
Replies: 5
Views: 1163

Re: Temp gauge going mad?

Thanks for replies, folks,
I'll check all the contacts when I've got a mo.
Can I drive it without worrying until I can check?
Colin
by colinbaines
28 Feb 2010, 13:33
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Temp gauge going mad?
Replies: 5
Views: 1163

Temp gauge going mad?

Hi, folks, My 1990 1.9 WBX DG seems to have developed a mad temp gauge! This morning, checked water level in both the header and top-up tanks -fine. Turned key, and without starting the engine, the coolant level flashing light flashed AND DIDN'T STOP, and the temp gauge shot up to the top. This was ...
by colinbaines
01 Feb 2010, 21:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help Front stub axle (hub assembly)
Replies: 6
Views: 826

Re: Help Front stub axle (hub assembly)

Thanks for responses
and cheers, kevtherev for searching europe-wide!
It's not power steering or abs.
Does anyone know where I might get a secondhand one for a few less pounds?
Colin
by colinbaines
01 Feb 2010, 18:05
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help Front stub axle (hub assembly)
Replies: 6
Views: 826

Help Front stub axle (hub assembly)

Hi, everyone, I thought I had a lot of wheel noise, and thought my front bearings were gone, rather busy at the moment, took van (1990 DG) to my local garage. Apparently the o/s front hub has welded itself to the stub axle, and the whole hub assembly needs replacing. £500 from VW !!!! I don't have t...
by colinbaines
29 Apr 2009, 21:22
Forum: Campers
Topic: Water Tank Pump
Replies: 7
Views: 1393

Re: Water Tank Pump

Is it a submersible or an inline one. I bought a cheapo' inline' one to replace mine which leaked, and got no results at all. Ended up buying a Shurflo one about £70 if I remember, but works really well
Colin
by colinbaines
09 Apr 2009, 22:23
Forum: Campers
Topic: Drinking water tank questions
Replies: 4
Views: 942

Re: Drinking water tank questions

Thanks for the cheering responses guys - guess I'll pump it all through and refill it and give it a go .Off to Lleyn peninsula Sunday - can't wait.
Cheers,
Colin
by colinbaines
08 Apr 2009, 23:33
Forum: Campers
Topic: Drinking water tank questions
Replies: 4
Views: 942

Drinking water tank questions

Hi, everyone, This is my first post - I've been lurking for a week or two and enjoying the banter. I've got a 1990 watercooled Holdsworth Villa. I've just got round to sorting out the drinking water system. Fitted new Shurflo pump, filled tank and water came out from a hole with a pipe in near the t...