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VW policy was "don't give them too much power, they will break the drivetrain" so the vans were woefully underpowered to get a long service life. Even though you had to thrash the thing senseless to get anywhere, which somewhat defeated the point. The precursor to the Volkswagen emissions...

Hold your breath everyone, need to change the coolant

Oldiebut goodie wrote: ↑14 Nov 2025, 14:30 You do realize that there are no pretty pictures showing?

They're looking lovely and pretty here in Lanzarote

Just tried the McAfee VPN via Spain and they're still showing.

Sitting on the balcony sipping a nice red, wearing shorts and T shirt.

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You probably have water in the carbs, I'd take them off and give them a clean out.

Have you actually stripped the carb down completely and cleaned it out?

I'd strip the carbs down and give them a good clean out.....

Points in direction of flow to rad?

simihutch wrote: ↑16 Jul 2025, 19:06
Ie, is there too much oil in there and the pressure is too high? Is that something that would cause this?

Engine breather/hose blocked?

It should go behind the tea

Water and crap in carb plus idle jet bunged up??? I'd clean the carb out for peace of mind.

I got a couple of spare keys from VW Heritage Parts down Shorham (they deliver) ......it was about 12 years ago when I first got the wagon.....got them cut via Timpsons using the original if I remember correctly. Rubbed a HB pencil over the keys first before using. Graphite is a good old skool lube...

Thanks, I’m not familiar with the hall sender and ignition amplifier, where can I look for those please? And what’s the best way to check the spark plugs? I did change them last year Did you check the gaps when you fitted them? Take care not to touch anywhere around the HT cap. You may get a painfu...

For it to cut out suddenly whilst driving sounds possibly electrical; hall sender and ignition amplifier come to mind. I would check for a spark as well as fuel filter issues. Won't hurt to try some petrol or Easy Start as previously said....

I'm not going to tempt fate....

It's thinner than a thin thing by design

AKA a living hinge:


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Living_hinge