1.9dg waterjacket seal replacement mechanic in SE England
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1.9dg waterjacket seal replacement mechanic in SE England
Hi,
I have a 1.9dg 1989 need to replace the seals on the waterjacket can’t find anyone who wants to do it only want to sell a recon engine,I would like to keep the engine as it been looked after just the seals are failing any recommendations of anyone willing to do this sort of work in se London/ England
I have a 1.9dg 1989 need to replace the seals on the waterjacket can’t find anyone who wants to do it only want to sell a recon engine,I would like to keep the engine as it been looked after just the seals are failing any recommendations of anyone willing to do this sort of work in se London/ England
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Re: 1.9dg waterjacket seal replacement mechanic in SE England
Might be worth trying the VW Engine Company in Keston:
https://www.thevwenginecompany.com/
Or Autocraft in Charlton:
http://www.autocraftlondon.co.uk/
https://www.thevwenginecompany.com/
Or Autocraft in Charlton:
http://www.autocraftlondon.co.uk/
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Re: 1.9dg waterjacket seal replacement mechanic in SE England
M13esy wrote: ↑18 Jan 2022, 16:21 Hi,
I have a 1.9dg 1989 need to replace the seals on the waterjacket can’t find anyone who wants to do it only want to sell a recon engine,I would like to keep the engine as it been looked after just the seals are failing any recommendations of anyone willing to do this sort of work in se London/ England
Few companies are willing to take on this task nowadays. As you say, mostly just supply recon engines.
J mentions two places. I would also consider contacting...
https://www.theengineshop.info/
What's happened to Eagle Autos in
Swanley?
Whereabouts are you, M13esy?
MaxStu
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
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Re: 1.9dg waterjacket seal replacement mechanic in SE England
I am in hither green
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Re: 1.9dg waterjacket seal replacement mechanic in SE England
maxstu wrote: ↑18 Jan 2022, 21:42M13esy wrote: ↑18 Jan 2022, 16:21 Hi,
I have a 1.9dg 1989 need to replace the seals on the waterjacket can’t find anyone who wants to do it only want to sell a recon engine,I would like to keep the engine as it been looked after just the seals are failing any recommendations of anyone willing to do this sort of work in se London/ England
Few companies are willing to take on this task nowadays. As you say, mostly just supply recon engines.
J mentions two places. I would also consider contacting...
https://www.theengineshop.info/
What's happened to Eagle Autos in
Swanley?
Whereabouts are you, M13esy?
Not sure he’d do an engine out job for waterjackets as he’s mainly bodywork and servicing but can always give them a try:
Eagle Autos: 01322-666050
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EliteVW in Essex, talk to Little Mick
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Re: 1.9dg waterjacket seal replacement mechanic in SE England
A bottle of K Seal might buy you a year or two...
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but might cost you a water pump, ask me how I know
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Thanks everyone
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Re: 1.9dg waterjacket seal replacement mechanic in SE England
Yes, that's the risk but I judge it to be the lesser of two weevils (apologies to Master and Commander fans).
Aiden, in your case did the pump go very quickly or was it a slower 'dribble your way home' type of event?
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Re: 1.9dg waterjacket seal replacement mechanic in SE England
And it might cost you an engine! Ask ME how l know...
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Re: 1.9dg waterjacket seal replacement mechanic in SE England
about a year, cause and effect I can't be sure; put a used pump on and that did another year or so of reduced mileage, so yes it's a worthwhile risk, the k seal mostly stopped the leaks from head seal though and from the weepy stud nut that I daren't check the tightness (or lack of, it had clearly been 'sealed/glued')
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I've experienced the death throes of water pumps on other cars, gentle knocks getting louder, dripping and finally the skreeetch of death so will keep my only operative ear open.
Ours currently displays a tiny bit of shiny shaft suggesting some end float...might find myself a spare!
Ours currently displays a tiny bit of shiny shaft suggesting some end float...might find myself a spare!
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Re: 1.9dg waterjacket seal replacement mechanic in SE England
Hi,
You could try John Bowles in Riverhead, Sevenoaks. Has been working etc on VW's for years. Always found them honest/upfront etc.
Straight run down the A21 from Hither Green.
You could try John Bowles in Riverhead, Sevenoaks. Has been working etc on VW's for years. Always found them honest/upfront etc.
Straight run down the A21 from Hither Green.
1987/8 Autosleeper, 1.9dg (Automatic) hightop. Petrol/ LPG