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adam1985 - 30/11/08 at 09:37 PM

hi sorry its nothing to do with locosts but ive seen a doblo van with a 1.3 engine thats very cheap and the engine is shot firstly has anyone changed a engine on these are they a easy job and secondly if i got a 1.9 engine or the 1.9 turbo engine would it be a straight swop or would i need aload of other bits and be too much hassle cheers in advance adam

Danozeman - 30/11/08 at 10:19 PM

What age is it mate?? Theyr not to bad to change iirc.
Whats wrong with the engine?
If its the 1.3 jtd the same as the vauxhall 1.3 cdti. It might have just jumped the cam chain as the tensioners stick in. 8 time sout of ten you can put a new chain and tensioner in it retime it and itl be ok..

adam1985 - 30/11/08 at 10:23 PM

it this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=260323191659
its the 1.3 version but has the engine removed

Danozeman - 30/11/08 at 10:36 PM

2006? That outta have been covered under warranty!!! Must have been run low on oil. Ive not known one of them engines to get smokey! Well not in a combo anyway. They get through oil like anything when theyr new.

Theyr not to bad to fit an engine in. Theyr the same unit as the vauxhall 1.3 cdti's. U just need the engine code.

[Edited on 30/11/08 by Danozeman]

adam1985 - 30/11/08 at 10:40 PM

might just see how much it goes for could a 1.9 engine be put in easy or are the 1.3s pretty good

speedyxjs - 1/12/08 at 07:49 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Danozeman
2006? That outta have been covered under warranty!!! Must have been run low on oil. Ive not known one of them engines to get smokey! Well not in a combo anyway. [Edited on 30/11/08 by Danozeman]


Iv seen a few smokey 1.3 combo's
Why do you want the 1.9? The 1.3 is almost as powerful but more economical. We have 1.9 doblo freezer vans and they are a bit too powerful for round town driving.

[Edited on 1-12-08 by speedyxjs]

MikeRJ - 1/12/08 at 08:17 AM

quote:
Originally posted by adam1985
might just see how much it goes for could a 1.9 engine be put in easy or are the 1.3s pretty good


The 1.3's are pretty good. As soon as you start messing around putting different sized engines in you'll start suffering with insurance problems as your van is modified.