I bought a 1994 eurovan camper (westfalia) and I have a few questions.
1.9 TDI with ABT kit (90 HP)

The engine (ABL) was working cold, so today I replaced the thermostat
and looks like that the problem is solved.

1-I wasn't able to locate G11 coolant so I went to a shop and bought
some green coolant but it doesn't mention G11. Do you think that I
need to replace the coolant I putted today with G11 stuff?

2- When I engage the 1 gear and release the clutch I notice a vibration
all over the van but I can not feel it when I put it on reverse. Any
idea about this issue?

3- I also have a small leak on the front of the engine that I can not
locate. Does anyone have any clue on the problem?

João

For the shaking in 1st gear check your motor mounts. If your leak is coolant
then you most likely have a cracked plastic fitting on the cylinder head.
There's one on the front and another on the side. I have used the "green
stuff" in many of my VW's but on my last jetta tdi I got the G-11 stuff for
it. If you intend on having your van for a while you might want to find some
g-11.

Joe

<joao_eliseu (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote

I bought a 1994 eurovan camper (westfalia) and I have a few questions.
1.9 TDI with ABT kit (90 HP)

The engine (ABL) was working cold, so today I replaced the thermostat
and looks like that the problem is solved.

1-I wasn't able to locate G11 coolant so I went to a shop and bought
some green coolant but it doesn't mention G11. Do you think that I
need to replace the coolant I putted today with G11 stuff?

2- When I engage the 1 gear and release the clutch I notice a vibration
all over the van but I can not feel it when I put it on reverse. Any
idea about this issue?

3- I also have a small leak on the front of the engine that I can not
locate. Does anyone have any clue on the problem?

João

Thanks for your reply Joe,

I will check the mounts but I was adviced that the problem can be also
on the clutch.
I located G11 and I will replace it
It is an oil leak not coolant. May be a sensor. I will have to wash the
engine first.

Joao

Jo Bo ha escrito:

<joao_eliseu (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote

Use G11. Your VW dealer should have it. Mixing coolants isn't always a
good idea because mfrs. play with different formulas and mixing them can
cause them to turn to glue in your engine unless the old is *completely*
flushed out very well.

Engine mount(s) would be my guess since it happens in one direction and not
the other.

What is leaking? oil? transmission fluid (auto?)? coolant? power
steering fluid?

I bought G11 and I will replace it.
Today it went to the inspection and passed. I still have to wait two or
more weeks before I can drive it. I bought it in Germany and I'm
importing it so I have a lot of legal issues to solve.

João




Matt B. escreveu:

<joao_eliseu (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote

Interesting...where are you located? If you're in the US and you
successfully import it, i'm sure a lot of us would like to know how, what
the steps are, costs, etc. Please share the info when you're done!

Matt B. escreveu:
No, I'm not in US. I live Portugal south Europe.
We can import cars from US so I believe that you also can import from
Europe.

João