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Always use genuine VW G11 coolant with distilled or
demineralised water to stop corrosion.
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Replace your black radiator cap with the modified blue cap
to save bursting hoses (VW 025 121 321B).
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Use genuine VW synthetic oil in the transaxle and only fill
to 10mm below the filler plug to avoid blowing seals.
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Rotate your tyres regularly to avoid premature operation of
the viscous coupling. Ensure that all tyres are the same diameter.
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Use minimum 95 (RON) octane fuel to avoid head cracking.
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Only use a toothed alternator belt (VW 025 903 137G) and do
not overtension to avoid water pump bearing failure.
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Try to avoid tight turns on paved surfaces to avoid drive
train damage.
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If you travel off road fit front drive shaft protectors (251
407 405/6) and alternator belt stone guards (025 199 913/5) if not already
fitted.
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Do not fit higher wattage headlight bulbs without relays to
avoid burning out ignition switches and fuse panels.
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If your van misfires (MV engine) after extensive highway
driving fit modified wiring harness (VW 025 906 302) to the air flow
sensor.
This is
my 1990 Transporter syncro
