Oh dear. Sounds expensive.

Post by **windydubber** » 23 Nov 2015, 17:19

Our van has been using lots of oil recently. Took her into my mechanic who has prepared me for the worse case scenario as I always want to know it! Let's hope it isn't an engine re build!!!!!

I somehow don't think I'm that lucky. Better start saving!

Post by **Sir Brixalot** » 23 Nov 2015, 17:58

Fingers crossed for you that it's an easy fix.

Post by **tforturton** » 23 Nov 2015, 18:17

On the up-side, air-cooled engines aren't too hard to find, if the worst comes to the worst....
Lets hope it's something not too expensive.

Post by **Ant-t** » 23 Nov 2015, 20:30

Good luck, hope that it's not too expensive

Post by **windydubber** » 23 Nov 2015, 21:29

Thanks guys, fingers crossed!

Post by **randamonia** » 27 Nov 2015, 13:06

How bad/good was the news? Hopefully you're still celebrating

Post by **windydubber** » 22 Dec 2015, 08:01

Unfortunately not too good! And very expensive!

Post by **windydubber** » 22 Dec 2015, 08:10

Unfortunately I need a new engine! I won't go in to detail but long story short, repair nearly as mush as a change. So...
My choice is a rebuild or a recon. Cost isn't that much different. The rebuild does come in a little more but my mechanic has pointed out that he has been using the same guy to rebuild engines for years and we will know that he has used quality components etc. I'm swaying toward this but would be grateful for any input.
Nice expensive start to the new year!

Post by **chuckle-bus-tom** » 22 Dec 2015, 08:28

windydubber wrote:Unfortunately not too good! And very expensive!

Do elaborate, if you can bare to!

Post by **windydubber** » 22 Dec 2015, 08:35

New engine or rebuild required! Nightmare. I knew at some point I would change the engine but hoped that it wouldn't be for a year or so.

Post by **badgerfax** » 22 Dec 2015, 08:57

Time to go GTi

Post by **windydubber** » 22 Dec 2015, 09:03

Lol. That would be nice but changing an air cooled to a TDI may just break me!

Post by **Laws1974** » 22 Dec 2015, 09:06

I'm in the same situation rebuild or re con? It's a 1.6td burning oil but other than that it's a good engine so maybe better the devil you know. But as you say it will be a expensive start to the year.

Post by **irishkeet** » 22 Dec 2015, 09:11

Nik pick up a decent 2l Aircooled and keep your to rebuild yourself over time

Post by **irishkeet** » 22 Dec 2015, 09:13

Nik another option
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... =Aircooled

Club 80-90 Forums

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