New Engine for a T25 ?

[mikefadge]

Too late. Engine has now been fitted. Never mind, it would have been nice to get someone's opinion but it wasn't to be. It runs like a dream though................................My partner has been experiencing serious running problems with her van (a 1984 T25 Westfalia). We took it to our local garage and they replaced the old carburettor with a Weber Conversion. This seemed to sort out the problem until it began to repeat some of the symptons we were experiencing before (a kangaroo-ing of the engine when trying to get anywhere above 40-50mph). We decided to take it to Jack's garage in West London and they said there were loads of faults, the major one being a loss of pressure in one of the valves, which requried the removing of some bolts to access the problem. If the bolts were seized then it would need a new engine. The bolts were seized and hence we are now forking out for a new engine along with other bits and pieces, aswell as a replacement original carburettor to replace the Weber which they say should never have been fitted. Not being mechanically minded I wanted to know if this all sounds kosher. It's a lot of money and we get married next weekend so our wallets are already at a low ebb. Any words of advice to reassure us we are doing the right thing in getting the work done would be much appreciated. Thank you.

[Clem]

Too late. Engine has now been fitted. Never mind, it would have been nice to get someone's opinion but it wasn't to be. It runs like a dream though................................My partner has been experiencing serious running problems with her van (a 1984 T25 Westfalia). We took it to our local garage and they replaced the old carburettor with a Weber Conversion. This seemed to sort out the problem until it began to repeat some of the symptons we were experiencing before (a kangaroo-ing of the engine when trying to get anywhere above 40-50mph). We decided to take it to Jack's garage in West London and they said there were loads of faults, the major one being a loss of pressure in one of the valves, which requried the removing of some bolts to access the problem. If the bolts were seized then it would need a new engine. The bolts were seized and hence we are now forking out for a new engine along with other bits and pieces, aswell as a replacement original carburettor to replace the Weber which they say should never have been fitted. Not being mechanically minded I wanted to know if this all sounds kosher. It's a lot of money and we get married next weekend so our wallets are already at a low ebb. Any words of advice to reassure us we are doing the right thing in getting the work done would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Sorry its too late, but as it goes, it sounds feasible. Once problems occurr on these engines then repair is often difficult and the cylinder head bolts sieze due to corrosion caused by insufficient coolant/corrosion inhibitor, and so replacement is the only option. Jacks Garage is well regarded, so my guess is youve not been stung. :)