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Volkswagen Transporter, Caravelle (1990 release)

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Removing and installing engine
Removing radiator
Removal and installation of a mudguard of the engine
Toothed belt
Cylinder Head
Removing and installing the camshaft
Hydraulic bucket tappets
Replacing valve stem seals
Valve
Compression Test
Belt
Troubleshooting Engine
Ignition system
Lubrication system
Engine cooling system
The power supply system of the engine
Fuel injection
Exhaust system
Coupling
Transmission
Suspension
A steering
Brakes
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Troubleshooting Engine



If the engine does not start, you should look for the cause, systematically narrowing the range of search. In order to start the engine in general could need to be made two basic conditions. The air-fuel mixture in the cylinders must act on the spark plugs should slip spark. Check should always begin with the availability of the fuel supply. What to do in such a case described in subsection 2.17.3.2.

PERFORMANCE ORDER
1. In order to determine the presence of spark, remove the spark plug, insert the plug into the candle and apply them consistently to the mass. It is not recommended to hold the plug by hand. You must use well-insulated clamps. With the help of others to scroll the engine a starter.
2. If there is no spark, see. Subsection 2.14.8.
3. diesel engines to test the system prior glow of candles.

A warning

When diagnosing pay attention to the safety instructions for handling electronic ignition system (see. Subsection 2.14.2).



CAUSE
SOLUTION
The engine runs poorly or not run
Gas engine
Errors at startup
Turn the ignition and run until the engine starts only then release the key. During startup, the clutch pedal must be depressed. Gas is not giving.
Only when the engine is hot after starting to add a little gas.
Diesel engine
Errors at startup
On the cold engine: Pull the flap to the end of the cold start accelerator. Turn the ignition switch for a while, until the indicator lamp goes out preheating. Squeeze the clutch. Immediately after switching off the warning lamp to start the engine, the gas does not push. As soon as the engine warms up to operating temperature, damper drown accelerator cold start to the end. If the engine startup grasp irregularly, continue to turn the starter (max. 1.2 min.), While the engine will not work alone. If the engine will not start again to produce the heat and repeat the preliminary start-up as described.
When the engine is warm: in the pre-glow is not needed. The engine can be run at once.
Faulty fuse:
Check fuses (see. Subpart 10.10).
- Electric fuel pump
- Electronic fuel injection system
- Preheating system
Engine power failure
Dirty, fuel line bent, clogged filter
Check the power supply system of the engine according to the troubleshooting.
Too slow rotating starter
Charge the battery. If flooded seasonal oil needed in the cold season to fill in winter oil. Check the starter.
Too low pressure compression
Check hydropushers, go through the engine.
Malfunctioning timing
Check valve gear, check the tension of the toothed belt.
Breaking through the cylinder head gasket
Replace gasket.




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