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I have a 2.0l cu van and wondered if i could replace my 65 amp alternator with another maybe 90 amp..I have looked in wiki but found nothing...
Does anyone know whether this is possible, if so , which 80 or 90 amp alternators fit as replacement. Thanks in advance.

Thanks very muchly for info..doesnt seem much of a problem then...regarding "turnkey" it means complete engine with everything fitted i.e. carbs, linkage,alternator,ignition, exhaust, tinware and cooling sytem... so it can be slotted in, connected to fuel and electris then started by "...

Hi my mate has a 1.9dg and the engine has gone pop...he has a running turnkey 2.0 litre cu he wants to put in the same van. Would there be any issues / probs fitting the cu engine onto the dg gearbox and starter motor? i.e. will the dg box and starter fit onto the cu engine? Are the dg box and cu bo...

Thanks for reply TMT...BUT..
"Would there be any issues / probs fitting the cu engine onto the dg gearbox and starter motor?"..like will it fit onto dg gearbox and starter without mods?

Thanks
Nev

Hi my mate has a 1.9dg and the engine has gone pop...he has a running turnkey 2.0 litre cu he wants to put in the same van. would there be any issues / probs fitting the cu engine onto the dg gearbox and starter motor? He knows he wont have any heating as he doesnt have the Aircooled heating tubes.....

Ahh well no one heard of em eh?...is there a haynes available for these carbs from a vw412 or does anyone have a haynes they can publish the procedure for set up on here..cheers
Nev

Hi I got Solex 36-40 Carbs from a vw412 fitted to my engine and wondered how to set them up...They have got the throttle screw at the base of each carb which i assume is the mixture screws. Also a large screw next to the cut off solenoid on each carb. Are these the air volume screws?... Does NOT hav...

SORTED...carbs flooding...sorted with new needle valves and bingo no smoke..thanks for replies...Cheers

Nev

Thanks ghost..have to have the engine out now and give it a good seeing to...Thanks for all replies ..ill report back..

cheers Nev

Compressions are great too ...so thought it unlikely pistons or rings....sureley..
Nev..

Ok Ok...Pope elected!... .I actually meant leaking valve guides...well it was running on 2 cylinders because one of linkages popped off right carb...So its back to running with power...but still smoking like h*ll..so anymore for anymore?...
Nev

Hi again thanks motor now seems to be running on three or missing...sparks to all 4...leads ok.new dizzy cap...valve settings ok...timing ok...fuel not flooding...stock refurb carbs set correct..lack of power under load now also....oil level ok...still smoking....would valve seals cause his problem....

hi thanks for replies...no diesel mix....plumes whiteish smoke even after run...confused!!!
Amy more??
Nev

Hi, its been sitting about two months...40 mile drive at weekend...dont think any water in exhaust, been under cover for off road time..
Cant understand it...Any other thoughts?
Nev

Hi there I have a 2litre Aircooled van and its pouring white smoke out the exhaust when running. Seems to drive ok apart from occasional backfire. Had a check over weekend and compressions are between 9 and 12 so they seem ok. Timing and valves settings spot on. It starts ok too. Can anyone tell me ...