New/ Used engine- Where to get? How Much?

Post by **Lahric** » 04 Jan 2007, 12:57

Where is best to get another/new 1.9l Water engine for my T25?
I feel when I could get the van in the engine would be repairable. But I also would like it to be ready for the MOT date I have on the 18th of Jan.
Could you point me in the direction of a reconditioned engine or an new one- what sort of prices am I looking at paying?
I could do a swap of the engines but would also like to keep my current engine and repair it- learn from it.
I look forward to your suggestions.
Many thanks,
Ric
PS I have an autobox

Post by **Lahric** » 04 Jan 2007, 16:19

I Have looked at a few places VW Hertiage and Just Campers- but are there other places?
I am not looking for people to do my research for me I just want to find out what is a good price to pay for an engine and who else sells them?
I would like the benefit of the experience here- I am new to this and would like to get the van on the road again as soon as possible

Many thanks,
Ric

Post by **SteveW** » 04 Jan 2007, 16:46

VAG still do them I think. £1200+VAT exchange if I remember correctly. or buy a runner from one of the members £150 - £500 then rebuild yours. Or just take yours out and rebuild it, if you know what to do.

Post by **Lahric** » 04 Jan 2007, 17:08

Cheers SteveW- I would love to be in the position to work on an engine- I won't use the excuse that I haven't done it before, as you always need to start somewhere- but the one that I have nowhere indoors to do it.
I did get a price from VAG that was about what you say. I think that it also comes down to cash flow. I'd love to be able to through 1500 notes at it and a weekend fitting it- but the only part of that equation I have is the weekend.
I am also assuming that if I have a DG engine fitted to my bus with an automatic gearbox that I have the parts needed to transplant an engine?

Also I have the added disadvantage of being in Northern Ireland which added price to me getting a runner from most of the members on here.
If anyone has a useful contact in the frieght world that may a big help.
I'll put a wanted post up any how.

Thanks again for the Info.
Cheers,
Ric

Post by **stuckin88** » 04 Jan 2007, 17:58

--I can vouch for genuine VW 1.9dg motor inasmuch as I fitted one 5 yrs & 45k miles ago & its still going great--no leaks-no oil use--you hear horror stories about dg motors from other well known reconners-so if you want to keep the van for a few yrs the VAG motor must be yer best bet-but also buget for a new clutch & possibly a new exaust as the old one may not be salvagable when removed--

Post by **PEET** » 04 Jan 2007, 18:46

try retro steve on brickyard for 2nd hand and if you try vw commercial and know someone in the trade you can get a VAG recon engine for £975+vat.

Post by **Lahric** » 04 Jan 2007, 20:55

Thanks for the pointers.
Cheers,
Ric

Post by **hammy44** » 06 Jan 2007, 11:02

hi lahric where abouts on north coast are you i got my new engine from vw\audi dealers £1300 better than a recon for around same price.edwin mays vw agents somerset coleraine.go to parts department ask for johnny he good lad will sort you out

Post by **Lahric** » 06 Jan 2007, 12:34

Cheers Hammy44.
I'm in Portstewart.
The last time I asked for anything pre 1980 for a VW in Edwin Mays the phone went dead.
But now I have a name I'll try them on Monday if I get a chance at work.
What do you have? Camper, velle, panel?
Did you fit the engine yerself? I might need some pointers.
Cheers Again,
Ric

Post by **hammy44** » 07 Jan 2007, 13:27

hi ric, i have a white 1988 2.1dg karisma high top camper was going to put engine in myself but wife thought it might be quicker and better if a mechanic fitted it. how wrong could she be, its a long story but breefly he had it 3 months and i took it off him not going properly as he was for fitting this and that to cure it. in the end i cured it myself with redex. he had the cheak to charge £900 for his work.where most quote £300-500.but its one of those experiences in life.what have you got.i find it better if you speek face to face with parts people if you have problems i will be going to see johnny someday this week about parts.hope to lpg it this year .regards jim

Post by **maximus** » 07 Jan 2007, 13:53

Go to diesel or lpg it

Post by **oldiguana** » 07 Jan 2007, 14:49

eyup duck,i had the same problem last summer,but couldnt afford the daft recon prices,so i bought a used 1.9 diesel golf engine from fleabay.£140 delivered,spent £100 on a engine crane and engine stand and swapped the bits over myself,cost roughly £300 at told and learned a crap load on the way,mrs iguana then drove newquay in it three weeks after the transplant,!couldnt have done it without club 80-90 though........best of luck marra!