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I like the 34Dat Weber fitted to mine but not heard great things of the 32/36 but it all comes down to how they are jetted.

The 34Dat kit Weber used to supply allowed the engine to run but a lot can be improved by changing jet sizes.

Anyway, I would say wait and see what prognosis is. I suspect a full rebuild may prove expensive on the wallet depending on what a strip down actually reveals.
Short term you may find yourself looking at a replacement “used” engine, known to be good preferred, which could get you back on the road a little cheaper.
You may get lucky and find a complete pull no ancillaries which may answer you carb choice.

Answering on behalf of BB3...
Yep! AJ Simmons of Campershack is 100 percent right and wins a cigar. Many thanks.
The engine is burnt toast. A mechanic in Folkstone dropped the engine latter part of this week and sent photos.

Looks like it's been driven to death

So a few chats and enquiries later, l noticed Mocki had a DG1900 for sale on the forum, and the deal done earlier today.
One used engine winging its way to Kent early next week.
Thanks to all for your support and replies.

tobydog wrote: ↑08 May 2021, 20:23 Looks like it's been driven to death

And back again, for sure. The seller should hold his/her head in shame for such deliberate deceit.

Further good news is the engine is almost turn key with Pierberg carb and correct filter. So BB3 can dump or sell current carb and electric fuel pump for starters (pun )

Sounds a good plan. Back on the road in next to no time.

maxstu wrote: ↑08 May 2021, 20:27

tobydog wrote: ↑08 May 2021, 20:23 Looks like it's been driven to death

And back again, for sure. The seller should hold his/her head in shame for such deliberate deceit.

I mean the original seller of the camper to BB3 of course!

Hats off to you @maxstu 

well done for helping the new owners.

I'm still waiting for a new owner to break down in Herefordshire. 

mrhutch wrote: ↑08 May 2021, 22:02 Hats off to you @maxstu 

well done for helping the new owners.

I'm still waiting for a new owner to break down in Herefordshire. 

Might be worth putting the carb and manifold up on eBay as someone will take it and it’ll recoup some of the funds laid out for the new DG.

A good thought J, yet l advised BB3 staying with standard set up carb and filter system on donor engine.

maxstu wrote: ↑09 May 2021, 10:03 A good thought J, yet l advised BB3 staying with standard set up carb and filter system on donor engine.

Sorry Stu, should’ve been clearer on that - I meant the Weber mate

maxstu wrote:A good thought J, yet l advised BB3 staying with standard set up carb and filter system on donor engine.

Think that’s the best idea especially if BB3 has limited mechanical knowledge. While I like my 34Dat, keeping the setup stock will mean it’s much easier asking for help on the forum if needed.

300CE wrote: ↑09 May 2021, 10:37

maxstu wrote: ↑09 May 2021, 10:03 A good thought J, yet l advised BB3 staying with standard set up carb and filter system on donor engine.

Sorry Stu, should’ve been clearer on that - I meant the Weber mate

Ah yes, J. I read it t'other way round.