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Hi all, need some help, van passed mot after major welding works, all seemed good ready for vanfest then, clouds of white smoke out of exhausts, engine loses power and stops. Looked at engine and oil has gone into the air filter. various drips of oil from under van. Towed home and cried lol! Is it the head gasket or is it the water jacket seals. I have a 1984 transporter van converted into a camper. Need help please. had some problems in the past with engine losing power and cutting out but nothing like this. Should i persevere and get it fixed, or look for a new engine? where from? what type? replies and help please!

Diesel/petrol any clues?

kit wrote:Diesel/petrol any clues?

The Clues to what type engine he has is in the post. ( Quote or is it the Water Jacket Seal). & its a 1984 Transporter. Therefore its either a DF or an Early DG WasserBoxer. WaHay My Crystal Ball is Working To-Nite, shame about my spelling ---------------
But anyway i dont do Gasoline enjunnns---------------
You need mr kev the rev or mr hulley, I rekon they are the Petrol Heads------------ -------------

there's a spate of it.....dropped mine today for rebuild - Thanks Mark!!

Yours sounds pretty bad....may be worth speaking to elite vw for a recon or advice

Em
xx

Sunseeker wrote:Hi all, need some help, van passed mot after major welding works, all seemed good ready for Vanfest then, clouds of white smoke out of exhausts, engine loses power and stops. Looked at engine and oil has gone into the air filter. various drips of oil from under van. Towed home and cried lol! Is it the head gasket or is it the water jacket seals. I have a 1984 transporter van converted into a camper. Need help please. had some problems in the past with engine losing power and cutting out but nothing like this. Should i persevere and get it fixed, or look for a new engine? where from? what type? replies and help please!

hello and welcome firstly I think.
White smoke or was it steam?

We need to know what engine. You cannot be sure as you say is it the Head gasket or water jacket seal. It's has one or the other fitted but my crystal ball is currently on charge so need more info.

if you need a good motor andyvan is selling a good un complete and running for 450.

01269 846343

Feel for you bud,our gearbox has just gone and were on the isle of skye lol.

Thanks guys, it is petrol, I am a muppet when it comes to mechanics I am affraid, don't know if it was steam or white smoke? Brown mayonaise like substance in my Cooling system expansion tank aswell! 1.9 petrol! may have to look at a new engine but if its fixable will take that option first! thanks again guys. Please keep your interest in my situation regards Jason!

Jason k is andyvan still selling? if so where is he and what is the cc?

jason k wrote:if you need a good motor andyvan is selling a good un complete and running for 450.

01269 846343

Jason k is andyvan still selling? if so where is he and what is the cc?

the phone number is there ... phone him and ask!