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i dont know if this is any help but we have a 1983 t25 diesel, and had a problem that once the oil light had finished its usual pre start up oil flash it came on again flashing fast, turned out it was to indicate low water in the coolant system. if that is your problem make sure its bled properly or...

interesting ...... is a seat engine as simple to bolt in as a vw engine?

by the way where do you find the engine number to identify whats in there at the mo....

ok that sounds cool, here are my dilemmas, not being a person with much spare cash or mechanical know how how much is an engine likely, under or over a grand, second hand or re conditioned? how much to fit (obviosely depends on garage, but i presume upgrading to a turbo diesel will be more hassle so...

thanks i have looked a that page. Just how specialist is a conversion? would you expect your average mechanic with a ramp to be able to put a replacement engine in?

have 1983 t25 diesel, origionally 1.6 but we believe a 1.9 golf engine is in it now. this appears to have died (white smoke, mechanic says possibly a loose engine ring?) :cry: Mechanic suggests getting a second hand engine then finding someone to fit it. This means phoning round scrap yards, i belie...

chears its actually a diesel and it has now died. dropped to second to turn corner after coming down hill, and realised engine had cut out, started (eventually in clouds of white smoke and crept at high revs to park safely, rescue brought it home, now wont even start, no batterry problem as lights s...

chears mate, thats my general attitude too, no other way really in an old vehicle, cross your fingers and drive and think of it as an adventure

my van has developed an interesting new clickety ratlle , something sounds loose in the engine... the noise increases as you need to change gear and then subsides until its time to change again. interestingly enough the gears are much easier to change and i have noticed a gentle hiss as my foot come...