artdjones Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Ian_Fearn said: Loads in the USA. Yes, it figures. Lots of minivans are 3 to 4 litres there, so a 2.8 wouldn't be considered large at all. Ian_Fearn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 31 minutes ago, scdan4 said: It does. But what you really want is to replace it with a d5252t which is a development of the ael engine i believe. 140bhp stock, but whilst you were there you could swap turbo and injectors for bigger ones. 250+bhp and all the torque. True, but that all sounds rather more expensive than 90 quid for a Synergy 4 box. And you'd need to find an early V70 to break for the engine - those are getting rare now. scdan4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 38 minutes ago, artdjones said: Yes, it figures. Lots of minivans are 3 to 4 litres there, so a 2.8 wouldn't be considered large at all. Don’t quote me on this but I think* those VR6 engines were awkward in that the fit and forget timing chains (2 of them) could start rattling and fail at anything above 100k miles. Well, the tensioner/guides perhaps more than the chain itself. The chain is on the gearbox end and it’s an engine out job to fix. The moral of the story must be that a VR6 should be high on your want list 😉 barefoot and Stevebrookman 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickvw72 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 It’s worth baring in mind Transits only have about 85hp in some models that are 15 years newer than these. 1.9 tdi has plenty of torque so is fairly reasonable. I’ve driven more than a few and they do the job ok. 2.5 tdi can’t be described as powerful to be honest, and drink a touch more. If I was having one, I’d get either 1.9 or 2.5 tdi. The 2.4d is good too, but older and usually more tired. I’ve painted a few of these, and late ones seem more rust prone to me, last I did was a 51 plate, and was rusting quite bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 I'm thinking of changing from a Doblo car to a van for work. I'd consider a T4, but the only nice one there is for sale at present is 150 miles away, and we are locked down. It's quite expensive for a 2001 van but does look good. A 1.9 lwb. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 hours ago, rickvw72 said: It’s worth baring in mind Transits only have about 85hp in some models that are 15 years newer than these. Aye, and they're slow as arseholes. Bloody good on fuel though, I'll give them that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 9 hours ago, artdjones said: I'm thinking of changing from a Doblo car to a van for work. I'd consider a T4, but the only nice one there is for sale at present is 150 miles away, and we are locked down. It's quite expensive for a 2001 van but does look good. A 1.9 lwb. That looks rather smart doesn't it?! Covid safe local viewing tomorrow morning at 1000. I've honestly never felt so bloody nervous! It's simultaneously a lot of money and not a lot of money all at the same time. I think Serious Shitin' (no G) has made me so risk averse that the thought of spending proper money on something is totally foreign now! My only concerns really are that it has an engine that's done some miles. The Pinto rebuild cost me about £400 all in - but one of these rebuilt (or replaced) is a couple of grand. Not something I'd have the stomach to face quickly. I know these things are tough, but the moon is a long way away! I hope it's a peach. It certainly looks to have had a lot of money spent on it, and just hope that the bills don't start too quickly! And anyway. Faint heart never won fair maiden. wuvvum, Coprolalia, barefoot and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 The basic engines are tough. As long as it starts ok and doesn't smoke or rattle it should be fine. The timing belt is quite difficult to do. Has it had it done recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 16 minutes ago, artdjones said: The basic engines are tough. As long as it starts ok and doesn't smoke or rattle it should be fine. The timing belt is quite difficult to do. Has it had it done recently? He's already agreed to take £500 off for the belt, that's without me asking and without me seeing it. He says it was done 2017 so is due now. Car puffs a bit on start (always has) and will clag a bit under high load. Same as my Granvia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 12 minutes ago, BorniteIdentity said: Car puffs a bit on start (always has) and will clag a bit under high load. Same as my Granvia. Could be injectors a bit worn. As these are old style mechanical Bosch injectors they aren't incredibly expensive to put new nozzles in. Or you could just live with it. They go on forever like that, so as long as it passed the Mot ... BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbaldy Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Re transits The 5 year old tranny we took to the Ukraine on a collection mish was slow thirsty and a very uncomfortable place to cover a 1000 miles a day in, it just managed 80mph flat out and as soon as a slight incline was encountered it lost speed very quickly, 2.2 diesel so I expected much more from it to be honest and it's just turned 95k miles has had both driveshafts all brakes numerous times and is in limp mode at the moment with air mass and egr codes, apart from that the passenger window is taped up as it won't go up at all and it has more electrical faults than I would care to mention, let's not even mention the rust issues though. Yup I would sure as hell give other vans a try before a tranny, transporter 2.5tdi cambelt kit was a doddle on my syncro not sure where the worry about them comes from to be honest, yes it had rust repairs but it was 18 years older than the above tranny, wish I hadn't sold it now as they are 5 times the price I got for it and would rather have another van than this pickup . Have you bought it yet you won't regret it hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 53 minutes ago, garbaldy said: Re transits The 5 year old tranny we took to the Ukraine on a collection mish was slow thirsty and a very uncomfortable place to cover a 1000 miles a day in, it just managed 80mph flat out and as soon as a slight incline was encountered it lost speed very quickly, 2.2 diesel so I expected much more from it to be honest The 2.2 engines never had the best reputation. The earlier 2.0 is better on fuel and no more gutless. My 2001 SWB would do 40 to the gallon on a run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Photos by 10.05 tomorrow or questions will be asked. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickvw72 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Final comment on this, but in the midlands at least, the van market is well up. I’ve been trading several cars and vans for over 20 years. I reckon any van I sold in the past would do £500 more at present, and I never struggled to sell a good van ever. This seems, here at least, to not be make specific either. A reasonable partner seems 1000-1500 atm. I remember the days of £50 mot fail Escort Vans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 /\ Agree with that - there are no cheap roadworthy vans around at the moment. My Iveco was the cheapest running van with a decent MOT that I'd seen in a while, and even that was the most expensive van I've bought in several years. I imagine it's because of the increased demand for parcel deliveries during the pandemic which has resulted in the supply / demand balance for secondhand vans being upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 I bought a 2016 VW Caddy 18 months ago off a retail pitch for £8k+VAT. I stuck the reg into WBAC last week and the were offering £8200+VAT. The van market is mental at the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimad5 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Fail on the quote side of things, but someone mentioned the Vw/Volvo engine, if it is 'ticking' and you pump the brake pedal it goes away - If this happens then change the Vacuum pump ASAP, as they can cause the camshaft to turn to broken metal, as the pump becomes solid, and the plunger is unable to compress the spring & diaphragm. My 850 has the D5252T engine, and they can be made to go fairly quickly. Brilliant amount of torque, good on fuel and not 'that' agricultural, so I'd personally go for one with this engine or derivative in. BorniteIdentity and barefoot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Minimad5 said: Fail on the quote side of things, but someone mentioned the Vw/Volvo engine, if it is 'ticking' and you pump the brake pedal it goes away - If this happens then change the Vacuum pump ASAP, as they can cause the camshaft to turn to broken metal, as the pump becomes solid, and the plunger is unable to compress the spring & diaphragm. My 850 has the D5252T engine, and they can be made to go fairly quickly. Brilliant amount of torque, good on fuel and not 'that' agricultural, so I'd personally go for one with this engine or derivative in. Ticking at this age and mileage more likely to be the hydraulic tappets being knackered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 I see @Rusty_Rocket already pondered this, but what about an early T5 ? I quite like the look of them, but know nothing about them. (HTH) x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimad5 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 53 minutes ago, Lacquer Peel said: Ticking at this age and mileage more likely to be the hydraulic tappets being knackered. Which would remain to tick even after you pumped or pressed the pedal. I'm replying to what someone said in regards to the noise going away after pressing the brake pedal. scdan4 and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Mine (2.4D) had an occasional tick from the vacuum pump at idle - I sold it on before I got round to doing anything about it, it didn't sound like it was in its death throes. Minimad5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 23 hours ago, artdjones said: I'm thinking of changing from a Doblo car to a van for work. I'd consider a T4, but the only nice one there is for sale at present is 150 miles away, and we are locked down. It's quite expensive for a 2001 van but does look good. A 1.9 lwb. looks rather like a swb to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 I was thinking the same thing. Probably a good thing mind given that it's a 1.9D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffgeezer Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 I hope you like welding. If your able to, lift the load bay floor up and see what the tin work above the back axle is like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 27 minutes ago, Noel Tidybeard said: looks rather like a swb to me I think you're right, I'd really only been looking at the main picture in the ad :- Which sort of elongates it. The length wouldn't really matter to me anyway, but by the time lockdown is over it will probably have sold. It's up for €2500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 3 hours ago, HMC said: what about an early T5 ? I quite like the look of them, but know nothing about them. That's why you like the look of them. Joking aside, this is when dmfs and other modern stuff started entering the scene, and they can quickly run up big bills, especially the 2.5. Though my brother-in-law has had a 2004 1.9 for a couple of years without any disasters. So far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon.k Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Get a magnet on those cills. I just had mine welded up and sprayed along the lower half last week. They're great though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Well, didja buy it then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 Stupid questions get stupid answers. Dave_Q, stonedagain, privatewire and 13 others 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 What’s under the bonnet mister? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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