lt35 motorhome

[gaji]

i have a 1977 vw lt35 motorhome it has a 2.7 diesel perkins engine in it but its seized does anyone know of a suitable replacement as im struggling to find a second hand original

[tombrandy]

I,m not 100% sure gagi but isnt the 2.7 perkins also a tractor engine?
Tom

[autobagger]

why not try ebay ?

[richtee]

Hi gaji, Not many LT35's had the Perkins engine, but I think the standard 6 cylinder VW engine should fit( Make sure you get the turbo version-naturally aspirated one is very slow!) You would need the VW engine cover possibly- its lower than yours. The flywheel/Bellhousing should fit ok- different timing mark on the flywheel for VW engine. Possibly modifications to the engine mountings/ exhaust might be needed-cant help you on that- anyone near you got a VW engined one you can have a good look at- do a bit of measuring etc.,?
Hope this helps a bit.