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Sorry!

Its a 1983, so last year of the early engine.

I have just replaced my DG with a DJ, as the DG failed a sniff test.

Therefore, one of the head gaskets needs sorting.

Is anyone interested in taking the engine on?

Yes it does. Even the £80 for next day delivery of the engine!

I just got it back from the garage in working order. I swapped the engine with one from Simon Davey which seems good. It was cheaper than changing the head gaskets even with fitting, new water pump, new clutch and me doing a full service! (£1,100 all in so still painful) I now have a spare DG engine...

Phoned Simon Davey who can send the engine on Monday so fingers crossed.

OK will do. My concern is that I do this double gasket change and it works. But this recon engine has done 75k and surely there are other bits that aren't great on it too? I mean is it worth it? Is it a false economy as I will have to spring for a recon not far down the line anyway? I have rough pap...

Ill call Andrew @ Campershack today. Volkspares seem to be good value, a reconditioned DJ engine FITTED is £2100 all in. Do they have a good rep?

Thanks, Am in Exeter.

So would you do the engine swap then with this one?

Thanks, I think "Headsets" must mean the gasket sets as they are around £100 on JK I think. I cant do it myself, I just dont have the time or skills. It would be a good thing to learn but I have too much on. Any idea why the recon engine on VW Heritage is almost 3 times the price? https://...

Literally noticed in on the first drive after lots of effort painting so am a bit gutted!

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