Volkswagen Marine inboard

[Autolux]

Hi guys.
I've just bought another boat (not a rib though!)
It has a VW 150hp 5 cylinder diesel TDI 2.5l engine in it that needs work.
Is this engine the same block as the 2.5 TDI VW transporter block anyone able to confirm?

[TimB]

im no expert but a friend who has a Merry Fisher with the same engine, uses VW automotive engine spares as he says they are cheaper than VW Boat engine spares

[diver 1]

Good luck with it. I've heard they can be fickle things to work on and very very sensitive to timing and fuel pump set up tolerances.

[Erin]

They are very closely based on the automotive block and as said, most spares can be obtained more economically from a motor factor. The Arvor Boat Owners Forum is fairly dormant but has a fair bit of info about these engines.