I am seriously reconsidering my years of brand loyalty to VW!!!!!!:cussing> I spoke too soon the other day when I said my wasserboxer water problem was solved:cry. I followed advice and tightened my radiator cap and that seemed to fix the problem of vanishing water. The bus seemed to be going fine until today. I just went for a short drive and then on the way home the engine seemed to get sluggish...almost like the engine was missing. Then slowly the temperature gauge began to rise. It was only a little higher than midway so I drove home as fast as I could...of course I got every red light!
Even so the temp stayed just over midway. Then as soon as I got home...and turned the engine off the temp' gauge shot right up and the water light flashed and then we fled the van as a volcanoe of steam issued from the passenger side rear air vent. I am guessing that this means my head gasket has gone. I hope that doesn't mean my engine is f**ked. Thanks SANTA!:vader. I am hoping that someone will reply and tell me that in fact what happened is normal and it is only a small problem that will be fixed in a jiffy:party Otherwise I am never going to forgive VW for watercooling the flat4:sandrine. I am yet to see the benefit. After years of reliable motoring with beetles and my beloved type 3 I am seriously unhappy with my Caravelle🙁
Just out of curiosity....what work was done to it at the "shop"? Has the thermostat been replaced?Is/was it sticking?:jesus
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I very sorry about your dilema but I think blaming me is a little unfair.
Thanks to the oddities of the space time continuem I've only just finished delivering last years presents - with the sled WELL overdue for a service (It is aircooled before you ask), and I log on here looking for a bit of advice to find out I'm taking the wrap for something I didn't even do.
Anyway VERY VERY sorry to hear about your problem
Have a :beer
Thanks guys! Sorry santa...you're right it isn't your fault. Yes the thermostat was replaced...lot of good that did! I found out that I have got a split head...that's sort of like a splitting head ache but more painfull and expensive. Anyone know the average price of a new head for a '90 Caravelle C? I've been told about $600:cry
Just out of curiosity, how many kay's has the van done?
Rob....
Boxer Power
Member of DMLRK.....Die Mittler Lebuns Resto Komeradschaft
Futue te ipsum!!!
We will keep all options open! As for the Klm 228,000 or there abouts...so bound to happen soon..I guess.:beer
you got the radiater already
Yes, go the suby it i'll be cheaper and quicker in the long run!!!
:jesus
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I went thru this drama with my fathers car about 7 years ago. Cost $4500 to do up engine with new rad, also clutch etc. I swore then that i would never have anything to do with WBX again. But! they are otherwise soooo good! So i bought one for myself with the full intention of fitting a subie and have just done that!
they took me away haha, hope the medication works
Further to previous post, there are a pair of wbx heads for sale for $600 on this forum... alternatively, My whole engine is for sale for $1000 ( without muffler)
they took me away haha, hope the medication works
OK! a split head is one thing...but now Ben Durie has told us that it looks like the studs are ceased...so he reckons it will cost about $5,500 to fix:cussing That doesn't include the cost of the new hoses compressor resevoir thingy that is fed by the radiator resevoir whatsit. Don't get me wrong I am not blaming this on Ben..not at all...I am however blaming it on VW and their stupid decision to watercool a perfectly good motor:vader I am ready to abandon my loyalty to VW!!! Highly corrodable studs...what were they thinking? How much would it be to fit a Liberty engine? any estimates out there? Does anyone have any stories to tell about stainless steel studs? Good or bad? Thanks for letting me let off some steam here.:tree
Hmmm... maybe no help but Busman had a Caravelle with the Suth Efricun modification of the Golf engine in the back
Could buy that and sell yours 🙁:jesus
Sorry to hear the troubles
Futue te ipsum!!!
G'day wolfsburger,
Mine cost $2500 for the engine in front cut, another $2000 for fitting and new stuff. 150BHP, smoooooth, quickish, This is what VW should have done. Also better fuel economy, not accurately checked but seems like about 20% better. I got dohc 4V/cyl ej25
tonyg
they took me away haha, hope the medication works
