72 low light engine

stevef Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Mar 2015 · 17 Apr 2015, 8:19 pm

#1011693

Hi Guys
I have a 72 low light with an EA81 conversion and I think the head gasket has blown. Any ideas where I can get a replacement gasket set or even a replacement engine and an idea of cost for either. I am thinking of having an air-cooled motor fitted but can't find any anything on line where I can buy engines.
If anyone can recommend any good mechanics on the sunshine coast Qld that would be a great help too.
Cheers

Steve

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Apr 2015, 12:08 pm

#1011723

g'day

contact Tweety about EA81 issues

Here is his build thread for an EA81 in a trike
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=106725&page=2#pid1008426

As for a good mechanics on the sunshine coast Qld - Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662

search for "matberry" on here or Google

Futue te ipsum!!!

tweety Wolfsburg Wizard

460 posts · joined Feb 2011 · 28 Jun 2015, 7:25 pm

#1015820

Thanks Bizaare

Stevef, how you doing with that engine? All the trouble someone went to in order to get the ea81 in there and you have a simple blown head gasket. Fix the head gasket. If you want originality and the van is in good condition then I would seriously contact Stan Pobjoy in Sydney and outlay the dollars for a good engine.

Knowing what I know now thats the better way to go. If you need to sell it down the track with the ve engine you'll get your money back

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXwh4z8d66o
SUBARU ea81, VW auto, Detour camper
My ex girlfriend said "its me or a trike". Her big mistake.