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- Mon Mar 20, 2017 4:15 pm
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: 1988 Ford Transit engine advice
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5687
Re: 1988 Ford Transit engine advice
Hi
Hopfully, if i have figured out how to attach pictures, is a before and after of my old Sherpa. She was hand painted and took allot of preparation but I think it paid off! She proved to be a reliable old van in the end and took me weekly between Suffolk and Lincoln without any major problems ...
- Mon Mar 20, 2017 4:13 pm
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: 1988 Ford Transit engine advice
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5687
Re: 1988 Ford Transit engine advice
Hi
Hopfully, if i have figured out how to attach pictures, is a before and after of my old Sherpa. She was hand painted and took allot of preparation but I think it paid off! She proved to be a reliable old van in the end and took me weekly between Suffolk and Lincoln without any major problems ...
Hopfully, if i have figured out how to attach pictures, is a before and after of my old Sherpa. She was hand painted and took allot of preparation but I think it paid off! She proved to be a reliable old van in the end and took me weekly between Suffolk and Lincoln without any major problems ...
- Tue Feb 21, 2017 1:21 pm
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: 1988 Ford Transit engine advice
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5687
1988 Ford Transit engine advice
Hi
I maybe buying a nice motorhome from Italy with a 2.5 diesel lump in it. Its relatively low millage but is pre bannana engine and I was hoping some wise fellows here may have some advice or knowledge on them?
As far as I can work out its a non turbo 2.5 DI with the Lucas pump - how strong are ...
I maybe buying a nice motorhome from Italy with a 2.5 diesel lump in it. Its relatively low millage but is pre bannana engine and I was hoping some wise fellows here may have some advice or knowledge on them?
As far as I can work out its a non turbo 2.5 DI with the Lucas pump - how strong are ...
- Sun Sep 04, 2016 5:54 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Citroen Ax - first French car?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4871
Re: Citroen Ax - first French car?
having done a few cars, check out the price for certificate of conformity ford €150 iveco €500... i buy new replacement lights off ebay.. prices can vary, check before buying.. which country are you planning on living in?
Thanks for that - interesting point! The car will be going to Spain but i ...
Thanks for that - interesting point! The car will be going to Spain but i ...
- Sat Sep 03, 2016 10:07 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Citroen Ax - first French car?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4871
Citroen Ax - first French car?
Hi!
Well my Mx5 is off the road while I save up for numerous repairs and my Defender broke down in Spain and is still there... not having much luck with cars ATM!
So to compound my bad luck I need a cheap run around and have seen a 1995 Citroen AX for sale locally for a few hundred quid, 83k on ...
Well my Mx5 is off the road while I save up for numerous repairs and my Defender broke down in Spain and is still there... not having much luck with cars ATM!
So to compound my bad luck I need a cheap run around and have seen a 1995 Citroen AX for sale locally for a few hundred quid, 83k on ...
- Sun May 15, 2016 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Mercedes 190E been laid up a long long time
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3492
Mercedes 190E been laid up a long long time
Hi all
My grandfather passed away several years ago and his 1989 Mercedes 190E has been left in the garage, its in immaculate condition with less than a 100k on the clock however over the years the keys have been lost (although it is open) and it will need a fair amount of work to make it road ...
My grandfather passed away several years ago and his 1989 Mercedes 190E has been left in the garage, its in immaculate condition with less than a 100k on the clock however over the years the keys have been lost (although it is open) and it will need a fair amount of work to make it road ...
- Sun May 01, 2016 4:33 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What new car suggestions... not easy!
- Replies: 41
- Views: 20392
Re: What new car suggestions... not easy!
MK3 Transit minibus, available from 8-15 seats standard - long wheelbase so you can pull a row or two of seats out. The Tourneo (mk4 onwards) is a "luxury" version of the same thing. They are CHEAP and mechanically really strong.
As you already have a Land Rover it would probably be the most ...
As you already have a Land Rover it would probably be the most ...
- Sun May 01, 2016 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What new car suggestions... not easy!
- Replies: 41
- Views: 20392
Re: What new car suggestions... not easy!
I too am looking for a camping type vehicle. I looked at a couple of Bongos last year as in many ways they would be ideal for what I want but both had rusty sills and people seem to ask high prices for what they are. I ended up buying a VW T4 1.9 turbo diesel which was very good except that it was ...
- Sun May 01, 2016 9:07 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What new car suggestions... not easy!
- Replies: 41
- Views: 20392
What new car suggestions... not easy!
Hi everyone - been a while since ive posted but its good to be back!
Just a little background, I currently have a defender 90 (tdi) and a Mk1 Mx5, prior to this I drove a Freight Rover sherpa as my only car... so as you can guess I like my cars basic and simple!
Now the problem is I have 2 young ...
Just a little background, I currently have a defender 90 (tdi) and a Mk1 Mx5, prior to this I drove a Freight Rover sherpa as my only car... so as you can guess I like my cars basic and simple!
Now the problem is I have 2 young ...
- Tue Jun 17, 2014 11:49 am
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Mk1 MX5 possible head gasket
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4224
Mk1 MX5 possible head gasket
Hi
My mk1 Mx5 has been running great and has been ridiculously reliable, however yesterday when i went to check the oil and water i noticed the expansion tank had alot of oil emulsion in it (light brown and thick;-(
There is no oil in the radiator and there is no mayo or water in the oil and no ...
My mk1 Mx5 has been running great and has been ridiculously reliable, however yesterday when i went to check the oil and water i noticed the expansion tank had alot of oil emulsion in it (light brown and thick;-(
There is no oil in the radiator and there is no mayo or water in the oil and no ...