Berlingo XUD9TE project (Y THO?)

[Supernaut]

I really want to get involved in all these XUD shenanigans, but it's all happening at least 2 hours from me. Bloody Aberdeen being out on this peninsula.

 

Good luck LP!

[Lacquer Peel]

I really want to get involved in all these XUD shenanigans, but it's all happening at least 2 hours from me. Bloody Aberdeen being out on this peninsula.

 

Good luck LP!

Beer and a spare bedroom on offer.

[Supernaut]

I'm busy this weekend, but if you need a hand during the big works happening in future, I'm up for a trip to the highlands.

[Lacquer Peel]

https://youtu.be/DpoXLpoUbww

 

The Xsara's engine runs like a great.

Nearly all of the parts have been collected, just need to put it all together...

[alcyonecorporation]

 

The Xsara's engine runs like a great.

Nearly all of the parts have been collected, just need to put it all together...

 

But is it silent as a fish? 

[bub2006]

Try and get a front mount intercooler from a pug or xantia in time too. More airflow.

[Lacquer Peel]

But is it silent as a fish?

Clearly not! Pleasing diesel cackle present.

Try and get a front mount intercooler from a pug or xantia in time too. More airflow.

That's the plan eventually but I just want to get it in there for now.

[bub2006]

Ahhhh yes. In and running is a bonus. Discarding most of useless electronics from dw8

[garbaldy]

Or if you canny be bothered you could buy this van blanc.

 

[Lacquer Peel]

CITREON

[Lacquer Peel]

 

Safety first.

Fluids drained and most things disconnected. The fixings came off easily, even the exhaust at the manifold. It's quite easy to work on and has more space between the engine and bulkhead than other diesel PSA vehicles I've worked on.

 

 

Rot found. It's a common problem, overlapping weld exposed to road grime. The wheel arch at that point is only exposed metal, the liner doesn't extend that far. It's otherwise free from rust, the sills and underside are immaculate, it looks like it's been rust treated at some point.

[Richard]

The 85% rule means that the tow car should be 85% of the trailer's weight, right?

 

[dave21478]

Looks ok* to me.

Thats why I dislike "wheels under" style trailers. Nothing like having the centre of gravity of your payload at head-height.

 

 

 

 

Maybe its just the photo but do I see some worryingly funky camber on the front trailer axle?

[Lacquer Peel]

 

 

Maybe its just the photo but do I see some worryingly funky camber on the front trailer axle?

Maybe*.

[320touring]

This looks superautoshite!

[Lacquer Peel]

[Richard]

Dislike!

[320touring]

Going well:)

[320touring]

Going well:)

[Lacquer Peel]

[bub2006]

That's a mean hoist

[Dave_Q]

#shedenvy

[dean36014]

don't scratch my mirrors   Good progress, looking forward to seeing the finish van back on the road.

[dave21478]

Aye, nice shed. Pity it has to be used for all that tedious work-related stuff.

[Lacquer Peel]

 

[Richard]

don't scratch my mirrors   Good progress, looking forward to seeing the finish van back on the road.

Oh dear.

[bub2006]

If the axle is OK remove it before anything happens to car mate. Worth holding on to.

[Lacquer Peel]

[320touring]

via Imgflip Meme Generator

[Richard]

It's got a cleaner face than either of us at the moment.