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ive just bought a t25 1.7 van,hasnt run for approx 2 years,problem is when i start it after a few seconds quite a lot of smoke comes out exhaust and on tickover engine vibrates quite alot and top end is rattly.all help appreciated.

The 1.7 KY was a really good engine but I am afraid mine had the same problems. When I took the head off there were several cracks between the valves so the poor old thing had had its day. Upgraded with a donor engine from a Caddy..... 1.9 1Y non turbo. This is a relatively easy swap and there is lots of info on here, sorry to be so negative, I could be wrong and your problems may not be the same as mine. Stick with it as the end result is very rewarding.

thanks mate didnt think it would be good news.