Need advice from the forum sages

[what2do]

He hasn't logged on since last night so we're going to have to wAit a wee while longer. I'm just going to call Scooby Doo to see if they can help identify this mystery machine!

[itchyfeet]

He hasn't logged on since last night so we're going to have to wAit a wee while longer. I'm just going to call Scooby Doo to see if they can help identify this mystery machine!

V5 registration probably wrong, some people are happy to drive a van with a v5 that doesnt match

[happy...camper]

Hello,

Sorry about being slightly short before, head spinning from things already. TY for all the help thus far. I had to go to Durham for a new passport so could not get on again til now.

On the vehicle; it was registered as an LT 45 originally (in 1987) but was sold as a t25 & has been for several previous sales. Can provide the registration or the vehicle check documents if any of that helps.

Pictures; Side view

Other views (front, other side, interior)
http://s7.postimg.org/v397fre8b/DSCF0118.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://s9.postimg.org/5adnu6vnj/DSCF0119.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://s23.postimg.org/qpciz7gor/DSCF0120.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Engine/Engine Bay

Non-resized for better View
http://s29.postimg.org/lw7qnv6c7/DSCF0121.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Engine/Air Filter
http://s1.postimg.org/ze8xy7jtb/DSCF0122.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Top View of Carb without Air FIlter
http://s11.postimg.org/pmvi1mihv/DSCF0124.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Carb "mounting"
http://s29.postimg.org/ntdnjxbrr/DSCF0125.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Also have pictures of the stamping on the side of the engine, although the serial number is hidden from view via the coolant (I assume its the coolant)manifold.

Answers to questions:
The engine is indeed rear mounted. Pictures above
ghost123uk - the carb .has a 45 degree mounting on the manifold to allow it to fit into the engine bay. See Carb "mounting" pic.

Thank you

E D I T; Happy to drive? Atm first thing is to get her started, then can tackle issues like v5 errors

[kevtherev]

OK to clear things up.
as you know this is an LT45


clearly your van is not one of those.
It is, and always has been, a VW Transporter commonly known as a T25 or T3.
There has been an error on the reg docs.

[happy...camper]

OK to clear things up.
as you know this is an LT45
clearly your van is not one of those.
It is, and always has been, a VW Transporter commonly known as a T25 or T3.
There has been an error on the reg docs.
Unless the plates are off an LT

Well hopefully with you guys (& gals?) help progress can be made. On all aspects of this "mystery machine".

P.s. I am just responsible for fixing it not buying it

[kevtherev]

So to the issues...
Do you know what carb is fitted to the engine?

[itchyfeet]

I can see the problem... the battery is not connected

[kevtherev]

I can see the coil sitting in a very unsatisfactory place.. right next to the head and over the exhaust/inlet manifolds.
They don't like being hot.. I would to test this to see if it works properly.

[itchyfeet]

So to the issues...
Do you know what carb is fitted to the engine?

My guess is webber 32/34 dmtl
page down a bit...

http://www.vwsyncro.co.uk/data/forums/t ... IC_ID=2706&" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

dont you just love google

[MarrV]

Hello OP here, created my own a/c so that I stop using my misses.

So to the issues...
Do you know what carb is fitted to the engine?

Unfortunately not, have not been able to ID it via the Haynes manuals, also it seems that the two halves of the carb. are fused together (when removed them could not for the life of me separate them. From my understanding that should not be the case? Will most likely remove the carb tomorrow and take detailed photo's of it to try to get some clarity on the chaos of this machine

On the note of the carb. was informed on another forum that the is a filter on the intake of the carb. so going to remove it to hunt for this as well.

I can see the problem... the battery is not connected

True, I tend to disconnect it whenever I play around with parts of the engine (even if just removing an air filter) im not paranoid.... much

I can see the coil sitting in a very unsatisfactory place.. right next to the head and over the exhaust/inlet manifolds.
They don't like being hot.. I would to test this to see if it works properly.

In the top left of the engine bay? (Sorry for newb questions but better to check?). How much space is wanted from the coil to the manifold? It currently has about 4-5 inches at least.

Also wouldn't a coil issue stop the spark plugs from sparking?

[MarrV]

So to the issues...
Do you know what carb is fitted to the engine?

My guess is webber 32/34 dmtl
page down a bit...

http://www.vwsyncro.co.uk/data/forums/t ... IC_ID=2706&" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

dont you just love google

THANK YOU. been trying to find that for AGES

[kevtherev]

that's pretty conclusive.
So an aftermarket carb then.

[kevtherev]

I think it's a golf/jetta engine with the pierburg junked for the weber
ADZ

[MarrV]

I am pretty sure the 1.8 R4 engines fitted to passats were single point fuel injected, then later multipoint fuel injected.
has the single point inlet manifold been bodged to receive the carb??
I think we need to discover the engine code

Shall try to get it tomorrow, been reading up on info I can find on the carb. as well. Sorry it is such chaos

[itchyfeet]

it seems that the two halves of the carb. are fused together (when removed them could not for the life of me separate them. From my understanding that should not be the case? Will most likely remove the carb tomorrow?

Hang on...STOP messing around with stuff you will never fault find that way
you didn't mention you had the carb appart, we cant help fault find remotely without all the info of whats happened

can i suggest going back to the start and explain what you have done... exactly and when