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Every mechanic I have spoken to said I needed to have the engine checked - and this is not so they get some work. In addition, after three faulty engines I would need re-assurance that the whole engine is in good condition and nothing likely to go wrong again.  Unfortunately "doubting they will...

Thanks guys for your chat and stories. Sorry, missed these - had a few bereavements during the winter... My engine is being rebuilt as we speak, and hopefully will be back on the road by end of Feb. Had the camper for 18 years, and it has never been off the road for more than a couple of weeks.  Com...

Very bad luck.  This is my third reconditioned engine from the same supplier!  Having it rebuilt by someone else now... Will keep you posted on events...

This was allegedly a fully reconditioned engine....

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Well, my third reconditioned engine has gone. Valve adjusters disintegrated.  Happened just after 2000 miles.  Engine being completely stripped, checked and rebuilt.  Ho Hum...

 Back on the road with the new engine. 1000 miles done. Running smoothly - rolling road tuning makes a difference. After the 500 mile running in - changed oil and filter and then sent the oil off for analysis - this came back within a week - all good. No overheating or leaks. However, the coolant ov...

Well, engine has been fitted, camper running well, no overheating yet.  Impressed with the rolling road tuning...

Thanks Rob - very worrying.
My third new engine from them (supplied under warranty) is currently being fitted - being tuned on rolling road - will have to wait and see...

Well the saga continued for some time. Replaced water pump and got a new thermostat from a different supplier and make. Tested it before fitting, fitted, van driven, over heated, tested thermostat - not working!  This is the fourth thermostat which has stopped working once fitted.   Finally the cool...

The garage has apparently found three small pinprick holes in two water pipes and a gasket (not engine). Highly likely that this will have caused airlocks - which explains the random overheating. I'll get camper back next week and then finger crossed!
 

Ok, thanks very much.  I will be going back to the garage to advise them!

 Hi.  Are you saying the white strips are not sealant?  I feel I am being misled and misinformed by all sorts of people who have been working on my van!

You can see the white strips in it...

Nothing as bad as that. Mine had some white thin strips - have a photo, but seem to be restricted in uploading it. Will try in a bit.
 

Hi Yes, the engine is still under warranty, and they have been very supportive and are still trying to help. They are currently not convinced that it is the engine. I shipped the camper down to them and they checked etc. and decided it was the dalek cap - bled, pressurised etc. No charge for all the...