footest
09-06-2005, 03:34 PM
Hi people,
I have bought the second in a row of wedgie campers with severe mechanical problems. It is currently in the hands of Bears in Sandpits in Brum, and the main dude reckons that the big end bearings are going/gone as there is a knock whilst ticking over, has possible electrical probs, oil contaminated carburetta and the exhaust needs completely replacing. He reckons at least £2500+ of work as the studs on the engines always break off. Is it right in saying that because the bearings are gone in the big end and the studs break(!!!) that it is better to bin the engine and buy a new one? I was well and truly suckered into buying this van for £2200 and dont have the cash to fix it up. it is an A reg watercooled 1950cc. Can anyone offer me some advice or another place I can take it for a second opinion? I am now under the impression that I have 'take what you can from me' engraved on my face somewhere.
I have bought the second in a row of wedgie campers with severe mechanical problems. It is currently in the hands of Bears in Sandpits in Brum, and the main dude reckons that the big end bearings are going/gone as there is a knock whilst ticking over, has possible electrical probs, oil contaminated carburetta and the exhaust needs completely replacing. He reckons at least £2500+ of work as the studs on the engines always break off. Is it right in saying that because the bearings are gone in the big end and the studs break(!!!) that it is better to bin the engine and buy a new one? I was well and truly suckered into buying this van for £2200 and dont have the cash to fix it up. it is an A reg watercooled 1950cc. Can anyone offer me some advice or another place I can take it for a second opinion? I am now under the impression that I have 'take what you can from me' engraved on my face somewhere.