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Non starter after a couple of years not used	maxstu	26 Mar 2025, 23:18	Once this week	Mechanical
Auto to Manual conversion, Porsche cv's, Linkage refurb	Dueller	26 Mar 2025, 20:35	Once this week	Mechanical

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quality parts manufacturers

Last post by ZsZ « 24 Mar 2025, 06:55
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by Hacksawbob » 28 Nov 2010, 12:54
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So we buy quite a lot of bits from GSF eurocarparts and the like. Quality can be OE or pi$$ poor. Mr Baxter tends to sell the better quality ones but...
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24 Mar 2025, 06:55
Thank you all

Last post by Bryce « 23 Dec 2023, 21:26
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by Mocki » 06 Dec 2023, 20:10
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Evening all …….

Because of you all continuing to support this Club and this forum we can keep the pages tidy and free of adverts and pop ups ....
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Last post by Bryce
23 Dec 2023, 21:26
** PLEASE ** add your van details

Last post by Beebus « 31 Jan 2021, 19:27
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by HarryMann » 07 Jul 2015, 10:45

Add your van details to your signature , and then it will be on every post

STATE THE ENGINE TYPE and Gbox (4 or 5 speed or Syncro ) age of van and...

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Last post by Beebus
31 Jan 2021, 19:27
itchylinks

Last post by freckvan1 « 02 Jan 2018, 13:04
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by itchyfeet » 26 Dec 2017, 19:04

Now here

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Itchylinks

VW T3 T25 useful links
You can add pics here and copy BB code link then...

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Last post by freckvan1
02 Jan 2018, 13:04
Auto to Manual conversion, Porsche cv's, Linkage refurb

Last post by silverbullet « Today, 12:44
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by Dueller » 26 Mar 2025, 20:35

So here we go again..

For those new to my adventures with Valerie here's a quick rundown:

Rebuilt engine, twin carbs, didn't like it
Fitted Mondeo...

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Last post by silverbullet
Today, 12:44
Non starter after a couple of years not used

Last post by kiwirob « Today, 09:50
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by kiwirob » 26 Mar 2025, 08:37
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My 89 DJ engine 2.1 has been neglected for some time...but still loved.
I now want to resurrect my camping holidays.
I have checked the...
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Last post by kiwirob
Today, 09:50
is my maisie 1.9 dg slow?

Last post by Smiffo « Yesterday, 23:10
Replies: 6
by TwinTurbo » 25 Mar 2025, 20:20

How slow should a healthy 1.9DG Be? Down in alton staffs and theres a few challenging roads.

Maisie really struggles on slight inclines, having to...

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Last post by Smiffo
Yesterday, 23:10
Aircooled CU spark plug jammed in

Last post by davidoft1 « Yesterday, 10:18
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by crazydiamond » Yesterday, 08:44

Came to do a service and found number 2 spark plug wont come out, I have a suspition in went in crossed thread when I installed it a couple of years...

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Last post by davidoft1
Yesterday, 10:18
Automatic Gearbox Question T25

Last post by maxstu « 26 Mar 2025, 23:00
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by Swordfish93 » 26 Jan 2025, 01:03

I have a 83 1.9DG with a manual gearbox. If I were to get an automatic gearbox from a 2.1 will that still mate up easily for a swap or will I have to...

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Last post by maxstu
26 Mar 2025, 23:00
Random starting problem

Last post by Dueller « 26 Mar 2025, 21:09
Replies: 4
by ivb » 25 Mar 2025, 16:38

Hello

My van starts fine from cold even in winter, I have owned my van since Jan 2023. It has a new engine courtesy of VW Engine co, clutch,...

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Last post by Dueller
26 Mar 2025, 21:09
Leak off pipe - clips?

Last post by shampooefficient « 24 Mar 2025, 17:57
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by shampooefficient » 24 Mar 2025, 17:16

Afternoon all,

First job since getting the van to SEHQ after winter, was to find the diesel leak that it's developed. Easy find - leak off pipe...

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Last post by shampooefficient
24 Mar 2025, 17:57
Temp question

Last post by ZsZ « 24 Mar 2025, 07:49
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by Africatwin » 19 Mar 2025, 19:50

Evening all.

Newly acquired van again so just fault finding at the moment, first issue I’ve got is the temp sensor. The light comes on and goes off...

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Last post by ZsZ
24 Mar 2025, 07:49
Vw 1990 t3 2.1 inj 5speed, bucking on deacceleration

Last post by silverbullet « 23 Mar 2025, 18:04
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by Steve Barnes » 20 Mar 2025, 14:14

Hi, I have bought a late vw 1990 t3 2.1 injection van with a DJ motor with an ottinger factory upgrade using a digifant ecu & distributor. It would...

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Last post by silverbullet
23 Mar 2025, 18:04
Front passenger grease cap keeps coming off...

Last post by crazyhorse « 22 Mar 2025, 11:43
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by crazyhorse » 15 Nov 2023, 22:32
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Hi guys, as per title, has this happend to anyone? Cant figure it out. Have lost 3 now on the road, with speedo clip on also. So I make sure the cap...
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Last post by crazyhorse
22 Mar 2025, 11:43
Early to late cooling system

Last post by ajsimmo « 19 Mar 2025, 19:59
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by pauljvw » 07 Mar 2021, 17:13

Hi, does anyone know what is involved and which components have to be changed when converting from early to late cooling systems cheers 1984 westy...

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Last post by ajsimmo
19 Mar 2025, 19:59
Replacing CV Boots

Last post by dazzerT251900td « 15 Mar 2025, 19:48
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by Maxwe11 » 11 Mar 2025, 09:40

I am currently having a bit of a struggle removing the old (possibly original) CV boots on my '89 DG. I have attempted to get the bolts out but due...

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Last post by dazzerT251900td
15 Mar 2025, 19:48
Overheating - 1981 1.6D in eastern Ukraine

Last post by Dueller « 14 Mar 2025, 15:59
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by drgeometry » 16 Oct 2024, 20:33
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1981 1.6D. Engine overheated after a long drive from Kyiv to Dnipro. I discovered that the crank case breather hose had ruptured at its junction and...
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Last post by Dueller
14 Mar 2025, 15:59
CU engine build

Last post by Dueller « 14 Mar 2025, 15:52
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by callyspoy » 30 Jul 2024, 20:08

Hi Folks,

I am soon to start a 2.0 Aircooled rebuild as mine is struggling a bit with low oil pressure and leaks from many orifices.

I decided to...

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Last post by Dueller
14 Mar 2025, 15:52
Fuel Tank Cleaner?

Last post by Dueller « 14 Mar 2025, 15:42
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by Che » 28 Jan 2025, 18:02

Thinking that as it's still the original fuel tank and as I had a slight issue with starting the other day and after using Carb Cleaner which sorted...

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Last post by Dueller
14 Mar 2025, 15:42
An Engine Rebuild Thread for Beginners

Last post by Rik « 11 Mar 2025, 20:47
Replies: 98
by Snowmark » 09 Jul 2019, 19:45
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So, here begins my Engine Rebuild thread. I am going to attempt to record each stage of the process as I complete it and explain what I’ve done in as...
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Last post by Rik
11 Mar 2025, 20:47
83 1.9DG T25 engine idle issues.

Last post by Swordfish93 « 10 Mar 2025, 18:02
Replies: 16
by Swordfish93 » 16 Feb 2025, 16:53
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I am trying g to get my T25 (83 1.9DG) up and running but when I turn it over it will run perfect for about a minute then cut out. It will always...
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Last post by Swordfish93
10 Mar 2025, 18:02
Clutch question

Last post by cobblers « 10 Mar 2025, 15:52
Replies: 3
by adsnape » 09 Mar 2025, 14:33

I have had the engine out for a rebuild. While it was out I think the clutch pedal was pressed several times and now it is solid, so I assume it has...

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Last post by cobblers
10 Mar 2025, 15:52
EFI fuel pump failure

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Mar 2025, 07:59
Replies: 6
by silverbullet » 08 Mar 2025, 18:18

Still trying to diagnose a leak-down fault on wbx(6) with EV14 injectors from Injector Rehab.
Its had two fuel regulator swaps now, seems to need a...

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Mar 2025, 07:59
Replacing Coolant Pipes.

Last post by maxstu « 09 Mar 2025, 21:31
Replies: 8
by maxstu » 08 Mar 2025, 16:08

Replacing the plastic pipes with stainless.
I intend to replace heater hoses too.

My question; do you feed rubber heater pipes first over fuel tank,...

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Last post by maxstu
09 Mar 2025, 21:31
clutch bolts

Last post by Aidan « 07 Mar 2025, 08:32
Replies: 11
by further » 02 Mar 2025, 12:02

Busy replacing the clutch, tightening up the bolts and at the last turn the bolt head has come off :evil: never had this happen before....

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Last post by Aidan
07 Mar 2025, 08:32
New member

Last post by widebandman « 07 Mar 2025, 05:18
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by widebandman » 05 Mar 2025, 13:34

Hi everyone,
I'm due to retire soon and I've always wanted to tinker with an engine. Can anybody recommend a good basic starter project? I have an...

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Last post by widebandman
07 Mar 2025, 05:18
Replacing Coolant Pipe 251121104

Last post by maxstu « 05 Mar 2025, 16:46
Replies: 8
by maxstu » 04 Mar 2025, 17:01

Struggling to remove this from the coolant distribution tower besides starter motor.

Any tips how to replace this coolant pipe found on the...

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Last post by maxstu
05 Mar 2025, 16:46
Head gasket replacement

Last post by doc.G60 « 01 Mar 2025, 22:13
Replies: 14
by doc.G60 » 09 Apr 2024, 10:33

Hi All,

I am looking for a recommendation for someone who can properly diagnose and then repair a suspected head gasket leak on my 1.6TD JX.

I had...

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Last post by doc.G60
01 Mar 2025, 22:13
Rocker Covers

Last post by MarkHughes « 01 Mar 2025, 17:30
Replies: 7
by Che » 01 Mar 2025, 10:29

Want to replace my rocker covers and seen on JK that there's an aluminium bolt on set, is there any difference with fitting these? Or is just to make...

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Last post by MarkHughes
01 Mar 2025, 17:30
JX 1,6 TD Twin Belt Setup

Last post by clift_d « 28 Feb 2025, 11:55
Replies: 17
by Titus A Duxass » 29 Nov 2016, 10:10
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Hi all,

I have a Pritsche with a JX in, the JX has the comical twin belt setup for the alternator / waterpump.

Does anyone know how to set up the...
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Last post by clift_d
28 Feb 2025, 11:55
Fuel not getting to filter / Injectors problem Help Needed

Last post by twd40 « 27 Feb 2025, 13:51
Replies: 5
by twd40 » 27 Feb 2025, 11:33

Morning all,
I am in an unfortunate position that my T25 1.6/7TD JX(slightly altered) engine is not running.
Im having an issue with starting it....

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Last post by twd40
27 Feb 2025, 13:51
T25 starting problems, Help.

Last post by Che « 26 Feb 2025, 14:40
Replies: 3
by dandancampervanman » 16 Feb 2025, 10:32

A call for advice please.
1991 water-cooled 1900cc T25 Komet, usually an excellent starter.
Recently came to move and whilst it cranked it would not...

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Last post by Che
26 Feb 2025, 14:40
Choke Vacuum Pump Reducer Inside Pipe

Last post by maxstu « 25 Feb 2025, 09:41
Replies: 2
by maxstu » 24 Feb 2025, 19:05

Setting up the choke l found the choke vacuum pump does not hold. So l swapped for another vacuum pump off a 2E2 carb l had squirreled away (after...

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Last post by maxstu
25 Feb 2025, 09:41
Low compression in cylinder 4

Last post by joshmc « 23 Feb 2025, 13:15
Replies: 4
by joshmc » 22 Feb 2025, 16:40

First post here and looking for some advice.

Ive got at 86 T25 with DG engine. Its failed an MOT and needs a heap of welding, panels, sills, floor...

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Last post by joshmc
23 Feb 2025, 13:15
Cold start device (diesel 1.7) is this may problem?

Last post by NoobyNiall « 19 Feb 2025, 19:25
Replies: 12
by NoobyNiall » 12 Feb 2025, 17:17

Hi All,

1989 T25, have had all fuel pipes, filter replaced ,banjo bolt cleaned out, no air locks, no leaking of fuel….but…

So was looking at the...

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Last post by NoobyNiall
19 Feb 2025, 19:25
CS Diesel Spigot Bearing?

Last post by colinthefox « 19 Feb 2025, 14:11
Replies: 14
by Paul773car » 17 Feb 2025, 19:28

Hi All,

1984 CS code Diesel 1.6 (non turbo)

I have a rattling sound when in neutral and the clutch pedal up. This noise stops when I press the...

14 Replies

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Last post by colinthefox
19 Feb 2025, 14:11
How would you change this coolant hose.

Last post by ajsimmo « 16 Feb 2025, 15:34
Replies: 3
by Billy buster » 16 Feb 2025, 07:40

Hi guys wondering how you are supposed to tackle this.
Noticed a minor leak on this coolant hose and when taking it off discovered that it has these...

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Last post by ajsimmo
16 Feb 2025, 15:34
Fuel filler cap refurbishment

Last post by Alfredo « 15 Feb 2025, 21:10
Replies: 2
by Alfredo » 15 Feb 2025, 20:23

Hello all,

My fuel filler cap has been getting harder and harder to get off so I thought I would try to refurbish it by following these...

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Last post by Alfredo
15 Feb 2025, 21:10
clutch problem

Last post by lexussoarer1996 « 13 Feb 2025, 20:33

by lexussoarer1996 » 13 Feb 2025, 20:33

Hi ,

i have a rear main seal leak and removed the gearbox and have some wear marks on the clutch fingers. The clutch was fitted a few months...

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Last post by lexussoarer1996
13 Feb 2025, 20:33
Type IV conrod options...pic heavy

Last post by Dueller « 13 Feb 2025, 20:22

by Dueller » 13 Feb 2025, 20:22

So I've been sidetracked into a Type IV build lately and have been thinking about changing the conrods

It's an 1800 so has the 55mm crank journal...

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Last post by Dueller
13 Feb 2025, 20:22
Fuel pipes to replace, just in case (1.9 DG)

Last post by cobblers « 12 Feb 2025, 19:31
Replies: 1
by willmagrath » 12 Feb 2025, 18:59

Hi all,

Got some long journeys planned in summer and have been told its good practice to replace the fuel pipes and lines in the engine bay to avoid...

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Last post by cobblers
12 Feb 2025, 19:31
VWT3 2.1 fuel injection

Last post by ajsimmo « 12 Feb 2025, 08:41
Replies: 2
by Smallage » 10 Feb 2025, 07:36

Hello, after a long time at a standstill I am trying to get it running. When I manage to start it, after an indeterminate time, without stopping the...

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Last post by ajsimmo
12 Feb 2025, 08:41
Not starting

Last post by Che « 11 Feb 2025, 16:30
Replies: 37
by Che » 05 Feb 2025, 14:37
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Hi all,

So our 1.9DG has decided not to start for over a week now.

Using E5 fuel (has half a tank)

Battery under a year old

Starter motor, fly...
37 Replies

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Last post by Che
11 Feb 2025, 16:30
Reverse Light Housing

Last post by JackJosh « 09 Feb 2025, 14:40
Replies: 3
by JackJosh » 08 Feb 2025, 18:12

Evening All,

it seems that every job that I do is awkward on this van lol.
Today’s issue started with an attempt to adjust the reverse light switch....

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Last post by JackJosh
09 Feb 2025, 14:40
How to replace coolant hose (1989 2.1 DJ)

Last post by bessiebelle « 09 Feb 2025, 07:48
Replies: 4
by bessiebelle » 07 Feb 2025, 14:23

Hello I've recently replaced most of my coolant hoses.

This one is defeating me because it's quite inaccessible.

It's the one that goes from the...

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Last post by bessiebelle
09 Feb 2025, 07:48
Wbx exhaust- how rigid are they?

Last post by slowcoach « 08 Feb 2025, 19:15
Replies: 5
by slowcoach » 08 Feb 2025, 11:18

I've a Subaru engine, but I'm in the middle of re jigging my exhaust because of a few cracks over the 8 years having it.

I can't really remember...

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Last post by slowcoach
08 Feb 2025, 19:15
Oil in coolant

Last post by Aidan « 03 Feb 2025, 17:36
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by matt d » 02 Feb 2025, 19:22

Hi guys desperately needing some help a friend just bought t25 1.9 dg .
Drove home drove perfect checked oil and water next day slightly oil deposits...

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Last post by Aidan
03 Feb 2025, 17:36
Slave cylinder lines

Last post by DM164 « 01 Feb 2025, 12:20

by DM164 » 01 Feb 2025, 12:20

I’ve been trying to replace the slave cylinder on my ‘84 1.9 DG and have managed to get the new one in all fine, problem is with clutch/brake fluid...

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Last post by DM164
01 Feb 2025, 12:20
Tool advice

Last post by Che « 01 Feb 2025, 08:52
Replies: 4
by Che » 31 Jan 2025, 15:14

Hi,

I want to test the vacuum on my Pierburg pull down and just not sure which handheld vacuum pump I need.

Some appear to be for brake bleeding...

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Last post by Che
01 Feb 2025, 08:52
Coolant leak

Last post by Alexlib « 29 Jan 2025, 17:27
Replies: 11
by Alexlib » 14 Jan 2025, 10:06

Hi
Been using the van for two 100 mile trips a week, each week it loses 700 ml of coolant from the header tank, the exspansion tank level is good,...

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Last post by Alexlib
29 Jan 2025, 17:27

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