I have got myself a free scooby engine...

Discussion in 'Alternative engine in bus' started by art b, Jul 20, 2015.

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  1. Pedro del monkeybike

    Pedro del monkeybike

    Ok!
     
    Pedro del monkeybike, Aug 12, 2015
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  2. Moons

    Moons Supporter

    Make sure you get the whole loom out, all of it, as from the rear bulkhead forward has bits you may need.

    Careful not to alter any of the immobiliser wiring - it's sensitive to wiring loom cuts.
     
    Moons, Aug 12, 2015
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  3. Pedro del monkeybike

    Pedro del monkeybike

    It will never happen!
    End up on eBay for spares why not go
    Buy a T25 2l water Cooley if you want the bub bub bub sound:)
     
    Pedro del monkeybike, Aug 12, 2015
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  4. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Because that'll just be a slow T25.... Lose lose.
     
    Baysearcher, Aug 12, 2015
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  5. art b

    art b

    Yup I have read a few pages on the loom..
    The key has a chip in it..
    May keep it, and use it..:thinking:

    There is even a fagbook group (I'm on) just about the loom conversions...:eek:
     
    art b, Aug 12, 2015
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  6. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Do it! It still works as an immobiliser system once you've done the conversion. Mine has a second ignition system that I use the scooby key in. Take that key out and it ain't starting.
    Win win!
     
    Baysearcher, Aug 12, 2015
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  7. art b

    art b

    I thought as much...:cool:
     
    art b, Aug 12, 2015
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  8. alpha981

    alpha981

    Two keys? nice - must feel like a nuclear missile launch?!
     
    alpha981, Aug 13, 2015
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  9. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    It's not the pain in the ass it sounds. The scooby ignition is hidden away and can be left on the whole time if you so desire.
    I was going to swap it for a red thumb switch but it didn't have the transponder in!
     
    Baysearcher, Aug 13, 2015
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  10. Dicky

    Dicky

    2.1s aren't a bad motor you know!
     
    Dicky, Aug 13, 2015
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  11. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    I'm sure they're not.
    I was just winding up the guy who thought he was the first person to come up with the genius line "if you want water cooled buy a bongo/T5 etc etc"
    :D
     
    Baysearcher, Aug 13, 2015
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  12. Dicky

    Dicky

    I see. I wonder why people comment in these circumstances sometimes.
     
    Dicky, Aug 13, 2015
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  13. Pedro del monkeybike

    Pedro del monkeybike

    Ah haha!
    Not me matey put whatever motor in you want
    your bus your rules !
    If I wanted more power I would put in 2.3 turnkey air cooled or something
    and not devalue my bus with a half worn scooby motor
    Dont forget to put your antifreeze in before the winter:thumbsup:
     
    Pedro del monkeybike, Aug 13, 2015
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  14. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Especially when they seem to have little idea of what they're talking about. See below.

     
    Baysearcher, Aug 13, 2015
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  15. Pedro del monkeybike

    Pedro del monkeybike

    :food:
     
    Pedro del monkeybike, Aug 13, 2015
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  16. art b

    art b


    how much is a proper rebuilt, half worn 2.3 aircooled ..?
    and then how much to have it repaired later ...:thinking:

    a half worn scooby engine probably still has 100k miles left ;)

    tbh
    this one does not seem to have lost much value with its engine ...

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/BARN...6355&clkid=8250048845649610753&_qi=RTM2063738
     
    art b, Aug 13, 2015
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  17. womball

    womball

    W
    What's the light green car :thinking:
     
    womball, Aug 13, 2015
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  18. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    There are so many with engine conversions about now that they come up for sale every now and again. I've certainly not noticed that converted buses sell for less than stock.
    As air cooled engines get older and older, converted buses popularity will grow I think.
     
    Baysearcher, Aug 13, 2015
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  19. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    ...and you have a freshly built turnkey T1 engine to sell too. :thumbsup:
     
    Zed, Aug 13, 2015
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  20. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    I agree, I don't think it makes any difference to value unless it's been bodged in and a bodged up air-cooled would also devalue your bus as much.
    But I would guess it would put some people off and limit your market, though to what extent who knows? Less and less I'd say, the installationsa are common and usually tidy.
     
    Zed, Aug 13, 2015
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