Hi,
Hi inmates.
I have a pretty abused 3rd/4th hand Ford Transit SWB 2004.
I was trying to ignore it, and just fill up oil and check diesel level, but I had a few issues....
Like I'm a 2 wheel guy: bikes or motorbikes.
Four wheels is what you use when you need a taxi.
However, I got a van, can put toys in it.
And jeez, it's REALLY nice, I mean cannot fall over, no putting on helmet, gloves, riding gear.
Fits as much as you can imagine: don't even need to take it out, can use as storage!!!
OK, so I bought a van: £1500, 120miles, 2004.
The last clowns to look after it didn't assemble the timing chain right, and it seized on me...in Rotherham getting spares for my motorbike.
Let THAT be a lesson....these extra 2 wheels are an issue I'm sure, TWICE as many hassles.
Towed home, and £700 later another engine.
OK, all good, sortof.
THEN it snows a few flakes, UK grinds to a halt...well actually slithers to a long drawn out halt.
And I get a LWB fully loaded Mercedes Sprinter towing a 2 ton loaded trailer sliding backwards down my hill....into my Transit.
Parked in front of my hovel, minding its own business.
Wham bang thank you ma'am.
Didn't even get foreplay before the heavy stuff...sigh.
Write0ff: £1500 payout, £290 scrap.
So now I need to start paying attention and pickup spanners.
Anyways, have found good help here: thanks very much.
Alan
Sheffield
from The Hague, Joburg, Secunda and initially Deep River..:-}