that looks like a special pulling device. Hardly something I'm likely to have on viewing, :laugh: so not just a spark plug screw out job then!Dutchgit wrote:[video width=425 height=344 type=youtube]BA6IncsdaT4[/video]
Van advice wanted please - the definitive line on Vivaro/Trafic/Primastar and injectors?
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Re: Van advice wanted please - the definitive line on Vivaro/Trafic/Primastar and injectors?
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Re: Van advice wanted please - the definitive line on Vivaro/Trafic/Primastar and injectors?
Hi Mike, I know u seam set on one of the vans u mention.
I finally replaced your expert after 2 years , and after
Loads of deliberation/consideration went for a 57 reg
hiace, it's the one with the bigger front grill, I think
they look better. I'm very impressed with it. Don't rule
Them out. Your quite welcome to come and have
Look,drive,And try the hounds in if u like, no Bother
They are well recommended on this site but quite hard
to find local, I had to wait a while for mine to come along.
Let me know, good luck with it. (thumbs)
I finally replaced your expert after 2 years , and after
Loads of deliberation/consideration went for a 57 reg
hiace, it's the one with the bigger front grill, I think
they look better. I'm very impressed with it. Don't rule
Them out. Your quite welcome to come and have
Look,drive,And try the hounds in if u like, no Bother
They are well recommended on this site but quite hard
to find local, I had to wait a while for mine to come along.
Let me know, good luck with it. (thumbs)
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Re: Van advice wanted please - the definitive line on Vivaro/Trafic/Primastar and injectors?
There's a vid on the Tube with a home made device as well. A flat bar and some threaded rods.Mosel Bikes wrote:that looks like a special pulling device. Hardly something I'm likely to have on viewing, :laugh: so not just a spark plug screw out job then!Dutchgit wrote:[video width=425 height=344 type=youtube]BA6IncsdaT4[/video]
It'll end in tears I tells ya.
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If he buys a Toyota Hiace, he won't need to botherDutchgit wrote:There's a vid on the Tube with a home made device as well. A flat bar and some threaded rods.Mosel Bikes wrote:that looks like a special pulling device. Hardly something I'm likely to have on viewing, :laugh: so not just a spark plug screw out job then!Dutchgit wrote:[video width=425 height=344 type=youtube]BA6IncsdaT4[/video]
We buy things we don't need
With money we don't have
To impress people we don't even like
With money we don't have
To impress people we don't even like
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You've seen mine, a swbMosel Bikes wrote:Thank you all for the input and advice, hadn't thought of the Toyota as an option. Will have to check if big enough - perhaps the lwb.
Had it 12 years & spot on
We buy things we don't need
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Re: Van advice wanted please - the definitive line on Vivaro/Trafic/Primastar and injectors?
Hi Neilcowling wrote:Hi Mike, I know u seam set on one of the vans u mention.
I finally replaced your expert after 2 years , and after
Loads of deliberation/consideration went for a 57 reg
hiace, it's the one with the bigger front grill, I think
they look better. I'm very impressed with it. Don't rule
Them out. Your quite welcome to come and have
Look,drive,And try the hounds in if u like, no Bother
They are well recommended on this site but quite hard
to find local, I had to wait a while for mine to come along.
Let me know, good luck with it. (thumbs)
Thanks for all of that and especially the offer to 'try yours for size'. It's very kind of you and I really appreciate it. I'm keeping an open mind, just liked the look of the vivaro type and know they drive like a car, but the issues do worry me. I'd be happy to get another Transit, like the ultra-reliable ones I've had in the past, but the bodywork always rots. I actually love the current 1st gen Trafic I have and it's very reliable, but Lynne hates driving it as it's too slow and old-world! so I've had my orders ..... women!
I'll get in touch should I decide to take you up on your very kind offer.#
All the best, Ike
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Re: Van advice wanted please - the definitive line on Vivaro/Trafic/Primastar and injectors?
Its swings and roundabouts IMO.
Like you, when I was looking for a van there are no end of horror stories online.
In the end I bought a 2007 Renault Trafic LWB 115 dci 6 speed 1 year ago with 105,000 Miles. It's now on 125,000 and its hasn't missed a beat. The only work I've done is new front disc and pads and an oil & filter change. Mine came with full Renault service history which gave me a bit of comfort.
I love the high up driving position and it shifts pretty well too (for a van...)
For the most part its luck of the draw.
All the best.
Pete
Like you, when I was looking for a van there are no end of horror stories online.
In the end I bought a 2007 Renault Trafic LWB 115 dci 6 speed 1 year ago with 105,000 Miles. It's now on 125,000 and its hasn't missed a beat. The only work I've done is new front disc and pads and an oil & filter change. Mine came with full Renault service history which gave me a bit of comfort.
I love the high up driving position and it shifts pretty well too (for a van...)
For the most part its luck of the draw.
All the best.
Pete