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Volkswagen Transporter, Caravelle (1990 release)

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	Transporter / Caravelle
		Instructions
		Engine
			General Data Engine
			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 circulation of the coolant
				The radiator and antifreeze
				Substitution coolant
				Thermostat coolant
				Water pump
				Temperature sensor fan
				Temperature sensor coolant
				Check resistance
				Troubleshooting System Cooling
			The power supply system of the engine
			Fuel injection
			Exhaust system
		Coupling
		Transmission
		Suspension
		A steering
		Brakes
		Wheels and tires
		Body
		Electrical

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Engine cooling system

The tightness of the cooling system and the work of the overpressure valve in the radiator cap can be checked by the monitoring device VW in 1274 and 1274/1 A.

Check

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. Set the control device to the pipe fill coolant expansion tank.

2. Use the hand pump device to create and maintain a positive pressure of about 1.0 bar.

3. If the pressure drops, check the tightness of the cooling system inspection and fix the leak.

4. To test the overpressure valve in the expansion tank cap, set the control panel on the cover.

5. Create a positive pressure hand pump. When an overpressure of 1.2-1.5 bar overpressure valve must open.

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