wuvvum Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Being the indecisive twat that I am, I still can't reach a decision as to which Transit I'd rather keep. So I've decided on the ingenious* approach of putting them both up for sale, then keeping the one that doesn't sell first, if that makes any sense. This is a P-reg 2.5 DI 120 SWB. At a guess and going by the colour I'd say it used to be a BT van. It has the non-banana 70PS engine, and it's pretty basic, with PAS being the only "luxury". I'll start with the good bits first, of which there are in fact several. -Engine seems like a good 'un. It starts first time every time, even when the battery's getting a bit low. It pulls well considering its lowly spec (it's noticeably quicker than the Scudo, which had only two horsepower less in a much lighter van). Gearbox and clutch are also in good working order. -It had new front brake discs and a new rear exhaust section for its last MOT. -Electrics all seem to work, and the heater fan even works on all its speeds - quite unusual for one of these. Heater is pretty good too. -It has a full steel bulkhead. -It has a flashy orange light on the roof, which works. -It's actually a pretty solid van where it matters. Bad bits: -The van is cosmetically tatty as feck. It's had various repairs, involving aesthetically challenged welding, filler in non-structural bits, and even a small pop-rivetted plate on one of the front wings. The offside rear arch is quite bad and needed gaffer taping for the MOT. -The two nearside tyres are not brilliant. In fact the front one is shagged. The spare is basically a slick. I've ordered a new tyre off eBay to go on the front - the back one is better, if somewhat scrubbed on the outer edge. -It has a slight leak from the water pump. I've done about 200 miles in it now and it's used under 2 pints of water, so it's not massive, but it's there. A new water pump is only about 25 quid and not a particularly awkward job to do, but water is cheaper and easier still, so I haven't bothered. -The door locks are a pain in the arse. They lock fine, as Ford locks always do - it's getting them unlocked again that is the problem. It took me 20 minutes of fiddling to get the back doors to unlock on the key. I gave up in the end - I just don't bother locking the cab doors (nothing in there to nick anyway), and I've put a bolt and padlock on the back, and locked the side loading door from the inside. -There's no radio, just the music of the DI to keep you company. -The driver's seat has the usual side bolster wear. The seats have covers over them. That's everything that springs to mind. The van has about 105K on the clock, and is MOT'd until February next year. Location is NE Norfolk, as always. Pictures: Supernaut, Semi-C, catsinthewelder and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 FFS, why am I skint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I don't know why, but I like this and with Power Steering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I like that too, but also skint. However, in a sudden change of direction for one of these "Iwould if..." posts...: I have two wheels for one of these sitting around at work, one with a tyre that could be used immediately, both holding air. To any Shiter who can use them, they are FREE. All you have to do is collect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 How can any van with power steering be described as pretty basic? That's like calling a bird with DD norks plain. Wish I had room, all Transits are highly worthy, if they work they're a tool, if not they're a storage unit. I'd love to see that with the lasercut vinyl signwriting. DROIVEWAYS & ARSBESTOES REMOVAL, special rates for old uns, we'll even droive you to the bank so we will. fotorabia, Tayne, worldofceri and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Bloke Next Door Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I have great need for this, but no time to collect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I have time to collect but no great need for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
23rdian Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Good van good price. Looks defo like a BT one to me. Shame it's not a high top or would have had that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Definitely ex-BT - the becaon/roof rack is BT spec too. DVee8, Partridge and Six-cylinder 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I seem to remember some of the BT vans having a small wash basin at the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Green Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 ... and Eberspacher night heaters often on those too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 All or most of the BT Transits are on Birmingham registrations, NOB, NOG, VOM etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Get BT decals and "show" it billyboy406v6, Kiltox, Dick Longbridge and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CortinaDave Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Shagged out Transits really are the backbone of Britain Lacquer Peel, Twiggy, Dave_Q and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I've always wanted to bed red, what's the fuel economic money like? ^^^ that's apples fucking irritating auto correct in play I've always wondered what's the fuel economy like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 25-32-ish in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat_the_cat Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 DSC_0598.JPG The only time I've driven a 2.5Di Transit, it was a laden luton into a headwind. That sticker described my thoughts perfectly! Semi-C, cobblers, catsinthewelder and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloth in a bowl Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 That looks like it should come with a dirty mattress and duct tape accessory package Twiggy and Brodders 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig the Princess Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 That looks like it should come with a dirty mattress and duct tape accessory packageLike most victims Julie knew her killer unclecalzone, michael1703, Partridge and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 Bump for this. Now has a spangly new tyre on the nearside front wheel, so stands a better chance of getting round corners in the wet. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I'm just 'window shopping' this thread in the hope you find a motor for sale in the North West and drive the van up here so I can buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I can't believe it is still for sale, a working van for £300! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 To be fair, this is the only place I've advertised it thus far - not got as far as braving Gumtree yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I would love it but where to park it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castros_bro Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Just a random question, which you may lead somewhere. Is it simple/easy to remove the steel bulkhead and use it without or is it a structural necessity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 Bulkhead is a bolt-in job, so shouldn't take long to remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Just a random question, which you may lead somewhere. Is it simple/easy to remove the steel bulkhead and use it without or is it a structural necessity?Having had a Transit without a bulkhead, I can't imagine why you would want to remove it. It was noisier, colder, dustier, dirtier and less secure and as I was using it as a skip to shift rubble and garden crap it was always in the back of my mind that if I got hit or rolled it, my airbag would be 100cwt of broken slabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 That's awful. Fancy a swap with a Scenic II auto? Dave_Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castros_bro Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Having had a Transit without a bulkhead, I can't imagine why you would want to remove it. It was noisier, colder, dustier, dirtier and less secure and as I was using it as a skip to shift rubble and garden crap it was always in the back of my mind that if I got hit or rolled it, my airbag would be 100cwt of broken slabs. Cos as a mobile lab you can't carry the tekkie person in the back if there's a full bulkhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Well, I was right. I didn't imagine that. I thought all battered old transits were mobile skips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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