69calwesty
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So it went in for MOT and service today – the good news it got through the MOT with just a new headlight, the bad news is a long list of issues together with a 'knackered' engine which compiled issues of:
Engine has considerable end float- v.bad
Small metal pieces found in sump from engine oil- v.bad,
One of the nearside cylinder head pushrod tubes is leaking oil,
Offside rocker cover gasket leaking oil,
Nearside gearbox flange seal leaking,
Rear main seal leaking oil,
Vehicle Information Engine Information:
Oil pressure: Idle - 8 psi
Load (2500 rpm) - 45 psi
Engine compression test:
Cylinder: 1- 150 psi 2- 150 psi 3- 130 psi 4- 160 psi
A number of other things but the engine is the main issue. So I've been quoted somewhere in the region of 6-7k for a brand new 1600 engine fitted (advice was new over refurb). This seems a lot of cash and looking around (am based in London) the vw engine company in Catford look like they have a good thing going on.
Before I take the plunge can anyone recommend what I should do here – its a lovely van (bought it just over 2 years ago for 14.5k) 1600cc single port and although i dont use it a lot I dont want to do it on the super cheap and regret something later. Having said that this is a big surprise and i dont have a vw tree growing money!! I've been advised to just drive it and get the most out of it (that it could last a week or a few more thousand miles/years) and wait til the ultimate happens.
What should I get engine wise (stay 1600 or go a bit bigger/more power – a bit of a dream for me...) and how much should i be looking at investing in? vw engine company have great reviews and it looks like they trade old for new (or refurb?) and can remove and fit. I will call them tomorrow for details. Ideally id like to pay no more than half of what I was quoted above but dont know whether thats realistic or what that would get me.
Thanks in advance
Engine has considerable end float- v.bad
Small metal pieces found in sump from engine oil- v.bad,
One of the nearside cylinder head pushrod tubes is leaking oil,
Offside rocker cover gasket leaking oil,
Nearside gearbox flange seal leaking,
Rear main seal leaking oil,
Vehicle Information Engine Information:
Oil pressure: Idle - 8 psi
Load (2500 rpm) - 45 psi
Engine compression test:
Cylinder: 1- 150 psi 2- 150 psi 3- 130 psi 4- 160 psi
A number of other things but the engine is the main issue. So I've been quoted somewhere in the region of 6-7k for a brand new 1600 engine fitted (advice was new over refurb). This seems a lot of cash and looking around (am based in London) the vw engine company in Catford look like they have a good thing going on.
Before I take the plunge can anyone recommend what I should do here – its a lovely van (bought it just over 2 years ago for 14.5k) 1600cc single port and although i dont use it a lot I dont want to do it on the super cheap and regret something later. Having said that this is a big surprise and i dont have a vw tree growing money!! I've been advised to just drive it and get the most out of it (that it could last a week or a few more thousand miles/years) and wait til the ultimate happens.
What should I get engine wise (stay 1600 or go a bit bigger/more power – a bit of a dream for me...) and how much should i be looking at investing in? vw engine company have great reviews and it looks like they trade old for new (or refurb?) and can remove and fit. I will call them tomorrow for details. Ideally id like to pay no more than half of what I was quoted above but dont know whether thats realistic or what that would get me.
Thanks in advance