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Hi all,

I have a 1982 t25 2L Aircooled. The engine seized about a month ago.

The engine that was in it was a CJ code, I have got hold of a CU code engine. The two look very much alike.

Can I put the CU engine in?

Also the alternator on the CJ engine had a thick red wire that went to the starter and 4 other wires on a connector. The CU alternator has 2 red and one blue. does anyone know where the wires go to?

I bought the camper two months back to take the family weekends away . After 3 weeks the engine seized huge oil leak. Oops

Helping me could save my life, as the Mrs really aint happy.

Hi, if you look in the wicki at the top of the page, then in the Aircooled petrol section it might be a help. there is stuff there on engine removal etc, good luck!

https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Pe ... ifferences not that much written, but it looks like both engines were used in the T25, most likely more in the wicki

The CU is the normal - or at least more common - 2.0 litre engine for these vehicles, it will be fine

Cool,

Have you got any idea on the wires from the alternator?

Thank you for the help, I love this site.

It sounds like your van has already had an engine transplant at some point, it should have a CU engine.

CJ came from the 2.0L bay window T2.

The alternator should be an easy fix, let me have a quick think.

Ok, on the alternator there should be three pins to connect to.

Starter motor (big red one)
Battery (big red one)
Alternator warning light (blue)

They normally have a connector to keep them all together.

Thats from memory, so I'm sure someone with Haynes manual will be along shortly.

Yes. It should have been a CU. The 2 red wires go to the starter (and thence to battery through the big wire) You'll find a blue wire in the right hand side of the engine comp.

Where are you, and what are you doing with the dead unit?

Cool, thanks

Laurie, I'm in Denton, Manchester

The engine is yours if you want to get rid for me.