Chassis number.

[xavi]

Hi Guys,
It is time for me to take an EU control on my car before the end of November.
VW Caravelle Buss 2.1 L (112 HP) 1987 model. As you Guys know the chassis numbers are imprinted
on inside of the plate just behind the right front tire. Unfortunately these are only partly visible now.
Can I just reprint them or do I have to follow any official procedure? Another problem I have encountered is
the car won´t idle when I stop at stop signs or when I change gears at a lower speed. It just stops. Solution...?
Where can I buy temperature switches? The temperature needle has hit the floor and won´t budge. Local VW dealer says
that these parts are gone out of production and no longer available.
Regards.
Xavi

[OddN]

Why is it not visible? That number has to be visible, and in its original place, and untampered, otherwise the car is not legal. Just stamping a number some other place would be illegal as well. If for some reason the number has disappeared due to rust or other damage, you need to contact your local "Trafikkstasjon" (not sure what the name would be in English)

[xavi]

The number has disappeared due to rust. I will take up your advice and contact the local MOT (Ministry Of Transport) station. Thanks.
Xavi

[ducce999s]

Another problem I have encountered is
the car won´t idle when I stop at stop signs or when I change gears at a lower speed. It just stops. Solution...?

have you checked the throttle swich etc?
Take a look here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0UCQ01 ... t?hl=en_US

Where can I buy temperature switches? The temperature needle has hit the floor and won´t budge. Local VW dealer says
that these parts are gone out of production and no longer available.
Regards.
Xavi

Take contact with Subwoffer, he has an solution on this.

[xavi]

Thank you Guys. I will follow up your suggestions.
See how it works out.
Xavi.

[xavi]

Hi Guys,
I contacted the local Mot station regarding the chassis number.
They inspected the number on the spot and imprinted the missing numbers.
A remark was added to the car registration card explaining the reason for new imprint. A photo was taken before and after the imprint. So all is well.
Best of all, it did not cost me a penny. A pleasant surprise.
Regards.
Xavi

[ducce999s]

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[xavi]

Hi Guys,
I came across this image. Thought I would share it with you.
Enjoy.
Xavi

[Bugman]

Hi Guys,
I came across this image. Thought I would share it with you.
Enjoy.
Xavi

Nice Doka with a Nice trailer!

The trailer/camper could have been a bit longer, though!

[winallyouget]

Is there only one chassis number on T3?

[tranphomer]

2, 1 under the car, and 1 on the A-beam passengerside

[Bugman]

2, 1 under the car, and 1 on the A-beam passengerside

And if you still have the sticker near the fusebox -it's also listed there.

But by far, the easiest place to look is on the A-beam on the passengerside (right side of vehicle).
Open the door, tilt your head and look on the (riveted) plate.

The sticker is also in the original Service Booklet -page 2.

Altså er det tre plasser man kan finne chassisnummer.
1.) Bak utrigger ved fremre jekkfeste på høyresiden.
2.) Nede i dørkarmen på passasjersiden -på den plata som er poppet fast der. Enklest!
3.) (Evt.) På den klistrelappen som står på tverrbjelken nær sikringsboks.

Samme lapp står også i (det originale) serviceheftet. (Som ofte er kommet bort).

[xavi]

Hi Guys,
I had my car T3 for EU control today. (1987)
These are the things I have to fix.

1. Stor slitasje i ytre endeledd - Høyre foran (2)
2. Stor slakk i foringer foran - indre foringer begge sider (2)
3. Slakk i hjullager - Venstre foran - Begge bak (1)

Can anyone show me these parts on a diagram? No.1 and 2.
Is it easy to fix no. 3?

Kind regards.

Xavi

[Renax]

Nr 3. Is ponted out many places, that there should be some slack, so check this before you try to fix somthing that isn't broke;-)

Nr 1. And 2., is the driveshaft joint at the right front wheel, and some bushings.
I always insist on that they show me the problems when they find them, this way i know what to fix;-)

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[xavi]

Hi Renax,
Thanks for the info.
I appreciate it.

[OddN]

Nr 1. And 2., is the driveshaft joint at the right front wheel, and some bushings.

I beg to differ

1. is the outer right steering joint, not driveshaft.

2. upper or lower (it does not say which) control arm/wishbone inner bushings

[xavi]

I think I will obtain a diagram from the local VW dealer
and ask the workshop to mark the parts in question.
I will also ask them to show me visually on the car.

[Renax]

Here you can find most of the diagrams:
http://www.vagcat.com/epc/cat/vw/T2/1985/4/52/

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[xavi]

Hi Guys,
Unfortunately a leakage has occured in the servo system just over the fuel tank. My query is, can I just by pass the leakage with a rubber tubing (oil withstanding hose, pipe) to avoid dismatling the fuel tank and save me extra job. Or do I have to use the original parts? Solution?
Xavi

[ducce999s]

just by-pas the whole system with new hoses. You can get them made at Tess or buy on the net for ex. from http://www.vw-t3-bus-shop.de/lenkungvor ... hsatz.html

[xavi]

At Tess, do they have the specs for the power line or will I have to provide the necessary information i.e. length, diameter of the tube and couplings etc.
Any idea?

[ducce999s]

you need to give them the specs on the hoses, couplings and so on.

[xavi]

I checked the link you provided. I think that would be a better buy. The image shows the complete hose with fittings and everything. I will save the hassle of measuring. And a bearable price too.

[xavi]

As I wrote before, the needle on the temperature gauge (Water temperature, Dash board) would not budge. Probably the fault is with the temperature switch. Which switches do I need to buy to rectify this poblem? As I understand there are two switches located in the engine house. Where? May anyone point it on the diagram? Thanks.

[ducce999s]

this picture is for a WBX 1,9l DG engine.
As I understand so do you have an DJ 2,1l.

The temp sensor for the temp. gauge is located on the thermostat house, pointing forward. The second temp. sensor is the signal to the Digijet.