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Dobby
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Posted: 08 Sep 16 at 23:16 |
Hello, I have a Wesrfalia Atlantic , I have had a water leak for months, as soon as the garage mended or replaced one leak, another would Spring up. I have a new tank, radiator, pipes and cap..........anyone have any lateral thinking type solutions?? I'm at my wits end. I can't go far before the light goes on........it used to be that I just refilled the tank behind the number plate, then it altered to both half emptying, and now, it seems only the tank in the engine empties. The camper is diesel, 1600.....1990. Thank you. Please help me. Piles of smiles, Dobby xxx
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mrhutch
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more info neeeded I'm afraid..
how long have you owned it? was it OK for years and then this problem started? does it overheat? 1,6D or 1,6TD? when you go to it cold, in the morning and undo the main (blue) cap is these any hiss? that'll do for starters |
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T3 1981 Westy Vanagon - thinks lubricant is a fuel
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Dobby
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Hi!! I've had the camper since December....its 1600 turbo diesel. It doesn't overheat but the light goes on. No it doesn't hiss at all. Thank you! Xxxx
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KrisG
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Is it the light on the temp meter that goes on, but the meter is not high in temp-range ? that means that there isn't enough cooling fluid in the system.
Did you bleed the system ? is the air out ? Kris also an Atlantic owner :) |
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Dobby
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Hiya, I'm an old bird, and have to use reputable garages that have been recommended. It's had everything thrown at it so far......the latest is that I discovered through the 8090 forum that the "dalek cap" (recently fitted) HAD to be genuine VW.well I tested it by puffing and blowing down it!!! It didn't work! So I'm hoping that is the latest problem! Someone suggested the matrix heater....I'll get that looked at if this latest doesn't work!! But I will ask if it's been burped! ! The latest garage have made a few silly mistakes!! Thank you! Xxxxx
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CaliforniaDream
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Indeed, needs to be a genuine Blau Darlek pressure cap..best just ordering from BRICKWERKS as they only sell good quality.
What surprises me it you garage hasn't carried out a proper coolant pressure test. This test simulates the cooling system under pressure and generally uncovers leaks that would otherwise go unseen. Martin
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Dobby
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Oooh thank you for answering!!
They got a genuine cap in, and that solved the problem......till the next one! I have found that sometimes (always with VWs) a few pounds is a wise investment with precision equipment ...."you get what you pay for"!!! The loss of water is now not a mystery!! My latest problem is with a garage who is on its second set of reversing sensors!! First set from a reputable company on ebay who sent a replacement.....and now the garage's "much better professional" sensors. still have an intermittent fault whereby the alarm sounds for no reason when put in reverse.....10 or 11 months now.....he keeps tweeting it.....so getting a reversing camera fitted today by a different garage!!! Going back to the other garage when he has time!!!! Piles of smiles, Dobby xxxxxxx |
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