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Dammit I know you're right.

I might have gotten away with it though

Thanks guys, I've found some great info searching for "Metalmick8y".

If I can get away with just replacing the arches I think I just need to weld from underneath, but if any more metal needs replacing I'll have to work out how to remove the camping interior

I've been learning how to MIG weld and have done a couple of simple repairs to my T25 and now feel brave enough to tackle the rotten rear arches! One thing I'm concerned about though is how to weld the seams of the replacement panels? Should they be done from inside the van? I fear that welding the ...

Thanks, I'll give them a try

Any suggestions as to where I might find a set please???

I've tried GSF, VW Heritage and eBay but not been able to find any for my 77.48mm pistons

I've been using a Golf & Jetta Diesel 78-84 Haynes manual for my JX, it hasn't steered me wrong - yet

colinthefox wrote:AEF engine is normally aspirated only. 1.9D cast onto the block means the materials won't take the higher temperatures of a turbo engine.

I just noticed that my JX block has 1.6D cast onto the block, does that mean it shouldn't have a turbo either?

Thanks for that, guess I was barking up the wrong tree

Hi

Would it be very crazy to replace my worn out JX with an AEF, and keep the turbo?

I've been offered a good freebie AEF and have read up on what's involved to convert, but I'm wondering whether I'd get away with retaining the (nearly new) JX turbo, manifolds and injection pump?

Thanks

Thanks Steve that's great info. I'll see if I can find someone to pressure test it, and check the ring gaps.

Before I fork out on another head I'd like a second opinion please? The crack between the valves on the left looks like it's doing no harm, but the other one looks more serious as it is stepped. I'm hoping I've finally found the cause of my high oil consumption / high crankcase pressure? http://i406...

Hmm - stinky

http://youtu.be/6mCA99igzgI

I'll do the bottle test asap, will a plastic one be ok? Not sure I like the idea of glass rattling around in the engine bay

Thanks for your help Dave

I haven't had the cover off so I don't know what's under there yet unfortunately.

If I disconnect the breather the air is blue - like an old car's exhaust.

is the camshaft fitted with the plastic cover? are you sure the oil in the inlet isnt from the turbo? No it has a metal cover, I didn't know there was a plastic one as well? And yes quite sure about the turbo - I've already replaced a good one with an even better recon unit, and anyway the oil seem...