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Totally understand that Ken

A blockage in a bleed ring "T" piece is what killed my first engine (7 years ago). Had I not found it, it would have done the same to the replacement (which 7 years on is now "dripping" - and yes, I have always used the correct coolant )




"chocolate radiators" means ones that are not fit for purpose, ie made of inferior materials or construction. Here in the UK, we have a saying "about as much use as a chocolate ashtray"

chocolate fireguard

Chocolate teapot

ashtray on a motorbike
inflatable dartboard

Chinese wheel bearings made out of cheese.

I think it was the Honda motorbike racing team in the 60's that had a slogan = "Stamp out friction" but I think they were forgetting the tyres, brakes and clutch etc Just came to mind for some reason Back to the gardening now

Hand brake on a canoe.

Helicopter ejector seat.

Our new American friend, Ken, will think we are all mad. Oh, of course, we are

Probably a daft question but do vw still offer engines for these vans?

I think Martin is implying that the answer is no

iirc they stopped supplying recon ones about 8 to 10 years ago. Actually 2 out of the 3 T25s I have owned have had VW recon units fitted in their past. You can identify them by the engine number, which is ground off and a "VW" stamp in a circle applied, followed by a date code (month/year).

ahh, silly me!

ghost123uk wrote:

300CE wrote:Hi John, If he's still about, it might be worth getting in touch with Marco Mansi to see if there's anything he can do for you: http://www.marcomansiperformance.com/products.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Very good idea.

I have emailed him.

His website "indicates" he does at least supply "proper" replacement engines from £1795, so for those of us who want a no compromise solution to WBX problems (and have lots on money or a good credit card rating) then this could be what "we" have been looking for. At least the guy has a good reputation and at that price it is not far away from the Vege/Remtek prices (iirc) with the bonus that he makes several improvements. If he can do me a "proper" reconditioned/improved DG with a solid warranty I might well go that route.

Well I didn't get a reply from the 2 emails I sent him And that was enquiring about buying one of his £1795 motors, not repairing mine by the way.

Oh well...

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ghost123uk wrote:

ghost123uk wrote:

300CE wrote:Hi John, If he's still about, it might be worth getting in touch with Marco Mansi to see if there's anything he can do for you: http://www.marcomansiperformance.com/products.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Very good idea.

I have emailed him.

His website "indicates" he does at least supply "proper" replacement engines from £1795, so for those of us who want a no compromise solution to WBX problems (and have lots on money or a good credit card rating) then this could be what "we" have been looking for. At least the guy has a good reputation and at that price it is not far away from the Vege/Remtek prices (iirc) with the bonus that he makes several improvements. If he can do me a "proper" reconditioned/improved DG with a solid warranty I might well go that route.

Well I didn't get a reply from the 2 emails I sent him And that was enquiring about buying one of his £1795 motors, not repairing mine by the way.

Oh well....

Might be worth trying his mobi number John to see if he's around as i know it has been mentioned that he was moving to the US?