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Hi Nicky We had a similar problem with our petrol 1.9l T25 when we first used it in the rain. The fuel tank is shaped with two humps so that the pipes, cables etc. can run over the centre of the fuel tank and along the length of the van. When the tank is near full these humps would trap air (or petr...

I didn't expect you to respond after midnight! Thanks for your kind offer of assistance, Richard. I will see how JK respond then get written evidence if they insist. They will probably ask me to send the engine back to the manufacturers - at my expense of course.

Regards

Nic

Scenario no. 2 applies. I'm near Totnes, in South Devon. The mechanic ran a two man VW campervan business in Okehampton, which is a lovely drive across Dartmoor. He has ceased trading now owing to a down turn during the credit crunch, but I have his contact details and he is happy to help further. I...

Richard - yes the mechanic who fitted the engine did various pressure and compresson tests when the problem first became apparent, but can't remember the details now. His conclusion was that it was an internal problem. Trouble with recons is that you don't know the condition of the original engine. ...

Hello Cafnod - Thanks for your reply. Well it looks like silicone sealant, but I doubt that I could make a claim of not being fit for purpose based on this. The oil in the sump is the major concern, which presumably has another cause.

We have a 1984 1.9 petrol water-cooled T25 (DG engine). Two years ago we bought a recon Vege engine, but after the van had been standing unused over the winter water built-up in the sump. Once running the water would evaporate off, but I had to keep topping-up on longer journeys. I contacted Vege ab...