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Hello all, complete newbie here!

I've just bought a 1990 Transporter with an odd conversion but I'm looking to do some work on cleaning the old beast up myself.

Could anyone tell me what this engine is? I was under the impression it was an air cooled engine but from what I find online it matches the description of the 1.9 dg water cooled?!

Comments will be hugely appreciated (providing it's not just calling me a ballbag for buying into something I know barely anything about!)

Thanks

James

It's had an LPG conversion too

And a backfire in the past

That sounds like a dream!

Due to that great patching up job up top?

kungfuontoast wrote:calling me a ballbag

Thanks for the giggle - haven't heard that phrase for a while.

Good luck with your new van - once you've come to terms with looking after them they're quite addictive.

interesting bypass of oil breather connections to investigate too
where are you ?

good luck, enjoy, go camping asap before major fiddling

...and yes its a DG 1.9 unless someone has put a carb on a 2.1
Clean the vertical face of the boss that the breather tower stands on (the black vertical cylinder) to find the engine code and number.

Hi James and welcome to Club 80-90

kungfuontoast wrote:Could anyone tell me what this engine is? I was under the impression it was an air cooled engine but from what I find online it matches the description of the 1.9 dg water cooled?!

Oh dear, you do have a learning curve to climb! Does it have a radiator at the front and a water filler tank at the back? If so it is water cooled Sorry, just a bit of polite joshing there As mentioned above by others, the pic shows a water cooled engine that needs a bit of TLC.

If you have not already found it, we have a "wiki" knowledge base, including LOTS of info for new owners. It is accessed by clicking on the "wiki" icon near the top left of every page on here, or by clicking HERE

We are always happy to answer any queries you may (will) have.

Many folk on here are willing to call on you to assist or just give advice. Where are you based?

Engine number location...

looks like the hose from oil breather to carb pancake is missing, needs replacing really in case its incorrectly blocked or open.

Thanks for the info guys!

I'm based between Swansea and Carmarthen. I'm going to take it out on it's first outing this weekend to the Gower because it's driving fine as is.

Starting next week, I'll be cleaning it up and getting my hands dirty - the real fun begins...

Please check the coolant level on the tank inside the engine bay is brim full, one behind flap should he half full, check oil and please stop if any lights come on.

All too often we see posts saying... a light came on but I kept driving, now it's overheated have I done any damage?

That was my first post..! Check the alternator belt is tight n all, that's what caused my overheating

itchyfeet wrote:Please check the coolant level on the tank inside the engine bay is brim full, one behind flap should he half full, check oil and please stop if any lights come on.

All too often we see posts saying... a light came on but I kept driving, now it's overheated have I done any damage?

Will do, thanks again for your comments guys!

kungfuontoast wrote:

itchyfeet wrote:Please check the coolant level on the tank inside the engine bay is brim full, one behind flap should he half full, check oil and please stop if any lights come on.

All too often we see posts saying... a light came on but I kept driving, now it's overheated have I done any damage?

Will do, thanks again for your comments guys!

The inside tank was half empty (or full depending on your outlook) and the rear one dry.

Thanks for the invaluable advice I owe you a favour!

Late DG or possibly DJ if it's had a transplant as said
that pipe work is interesting