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I think I might be coming to the point where I need a replacement engine.
My own is the dirtiest engine on startup for 10 minutes, then its not as bad. Oil consumption is up,
and cylinder pressures are well below par.

Cyl 1....125 Psi.
Cyl 2 ... 125 Psi.
Cyl 3 ...95 Psi.
Cyl 4...95 Psi.

So I have probably got piston rings, pistons, barrels, cylinder head issues, combination of some
or all of them. Hence the thread title.

Where/who is the best reliable option for a replacement engine. My own is a 1987 1.9 Petrol.

Thanks
Tim

8 bar min spec on a DG so that's 116 PSI so you really are at the lower end.

Did you measure hot/warm with throttle open and plugs out to give it a fighting chance?

I did.
Small drop of oil down no 3 cold, brought it up to 125 psi from 95 psi.

Ran the engine for 5 minutes, then checked no3 again, and surprisingly still only 125 psi.
I would have thought it would have gone up a bit after 5 minutes.

Coupled with more smoke that a lit oil well after operation desert storm,
I think its safe to conclude new pistons and barrels at a minimum.

Whats the best manufacturer for these.
Thanks
tim

Hi Tim
I can build you an engine to your spec. Give me a call if you'd like to talk over the options.
07813324365
Andrew

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What manufacture parts, pistons, barrels, heads lifters ect should I be speccing to
get my tired old 1.9 l back up to par,whether I consider building it my self, or giving
it out to a shop.

Quick look for parts on the web seems to me to be more cheap tat available than reputable stuff
for the 1.9 in particular.

Looks like its gonna be a question of sorting the wheat from the chaff.

Its early days for me to determine which route to take, but I know in its current state its little more than
an ornament at the moment.

Thanks
Tim

DIY: You won’t know what you need until you pull it apart. Then I suggest refer to one of Itchyfeet or Silverbullets engine build threads for more specific information. Who knows, may just need piston rings and a gasket set.

Outsource: I would ring Andrew at Campershack for a guaranteed quality engine, since he has offered.

Considering my camper is a T 25 1.9l petrol DG engine with a 4 speed gearbox,
is it time to maybe consider a diesel conversion??

Wash your mouth out

is it time to maybe consider a diesel conversion??

(diesel heater)

No, I don't think that will do it. It will have to be an engine.

DoubleOSeven wrote:DIY: You won’t know what you need until you pull it apart. Then I suggest refer to one of Itchyfeet or Silverbullets engine build threads for more specific information. Who knows, may just need piston rings and a gasket set.

Outsource: I would ring Andrew at Campershack for a guaranteed quality engine, since he has offered.

Have done so and I,m already discussing options with him. But due to my location in Ireland warranty may be an issue,

plus the added financial burdens if I deliver and collect ect. So trying to nail down the right option at the moment.

Thanks
Tim

R0B wrote:Wash your mouth out

is it time to maybe consider a diesel conversion??

Done,

But the taste of soap is horrible.

Hi Tim, where in Ireland are you?


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I,m in mullingar

I’d take an engine off Andrew without a warranty any day.

What about waiting for someone to offer up an engine on here, they come up from time to time, they just swap them over and sell the old one.