purplebargeken Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Cheers John If someone were to buy the Mondeo then.........
PiperCub Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 I've always thought this type of vehicle would make a good alternative to owning a van as insurance companies can be so pissy about vans in private (not business) use. Here you have the best of both worlds, a useful sized van (I've carried large-ish motorcycles in a Galaxy) that drives nicely with added people ferrying ability too. The only downside is like most of the MPV breed (as with vans to be fair), it's a real bastard to work on the engine as there's no bloody room/access.
dieselnutjob Posted November 23, 2015 Author Posted November 23, 2015 Getting to the front of the engine is fine, but the back is (as you say) totally inaccessible. Fortunately the only thing on the back of an 8V HDI engine is the turbo.Filters, injectors, glow plugs, pump and alternator are all on the front and are no problem.If you had to get the head off I think you would have to remove the engine.I have seen a main dealer do this and what they do is remove the bumper, slam panel and radiators and pull it out the front. eddyramrod 1
PiperCub Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Removing the front panels would be the most sensible option and although probably a bit of a pain to do it would save time in the long run rather than struggling with limited access. (Bit like the dismantling of the whole front end I saw done on an Audi A8 - i think - just to do the cambelt!).
Alan_Green Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 240,000 miles and still going strong! Yet more evidence that the 8 valve 2.0 HDi engine is up there with the best. And I now know some Grand Vitaras have it.
dieselnutjob Posted November 23, 2015 Author Posted November 23, 2015 The 8 valve is much tougher than the 16 valve.The timing belts rarely fail and when they do they normally just bust a couple of rocker arms.Also the injectors are short and so they don't seize into the head like the 16 valve.I have had a few Xuds over the years and none of them went to this kind of mileage without needing a head gasket.For me the 8 valve HDI is one of the all time great engines.
dieselnutjob Posted November 23, 2015 Author Posted November 23, 2015 Another thing I forgot to mention is that these do like to split their intercooler. This one has a custom made large capacity one which is much more robust. purplebargeken and eddyramrod 2
Dead_E23 Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Does that first picture show some red and amber lights over the back window? What do they do?
eddyramrod Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 In a previous job I spent some considerable time with a Scudo van, which is basically the same thing, is it not? I loved that little beastie. If this one goes to Roffle, I'm definitely in, as above.
Jim Bell Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 I think I'd have 4 tickets. I kind of want to buy it just so I could Hoover and de-contaminchild it. Alan_Green and purplebargeken 2
dieselnutjob Posted November 23, 2015 Author Posted November 23, 2015 Does that first picture show some red and amber lights over the back window? What do they do? reversing sensors Jim Bell and purplebargeken 2
Dead_E23 Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Very posh - probably explains why the tailgate has survived so well. Pity it didn't have some on the sides! If you throw in a clay bar and a bottle of snow foam, I think WilsonWilson may be unable to resist. DeeJay 1
eddyramrod Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 reversing sensorsI thought you said it had a towbar? KruJoe, CGSB and Jim Bell 3
dieselnutjob Posted November 24, 2015 Author Posted November 24, 2015 It has a brink removable towbar. However the release arm has snapped so you need a screwdriver to remove it.
purplebargeken Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 In that there London a towbar is a parking aid don't y'know. eddyramrod 1
dieselnutjob Posted November 29, 2015 Author Posted November 29, 2015 It is now SORNed as it has no insurance. Price now 300
R9UKE Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 Tough as old boots these things. Ironic that their replacement was about as hard-wearing as a cheese flip flop. I've just got in a V reg 2.0 pez auto in wine red and am massively impressed by the ride and interior in them.
purplebargeken Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 If I can flog the Mondy I'd be very interested but will only know tomorrow morning.
strangeangel Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 Do like this. Back in the day I used to drive one that had a 33ft extensible mast sticking through the roof KruJoe 1
Faker Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 I have been in the market for one of these as a tow vehicle for ages. Unfortunately I'm in northern Ireland...... glws.
Faker Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 Do like this. Back in the day I used to drive one that had a 33ft extensible mast sticking through the roof why???
Faker Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 Do like this. Back in the day I used to drive one that had a 33ft extensible mast sticking through the roof Why???
Faker Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 I SPY TAGORA!!!!!Edit....PeugeotIn a delightful shade of Brown.
strangeangel Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 Why??? BBC local radio used them for outside broadcasts. The one I used to drive is still around, although they changed the livery a couple of years ago and now it's white.
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