EX RAC VAN OWNERS

[martynx]

Mine fades every 6 months or so , each time I re-polish it with 3M Finesse it then MER wax.. then 6 months later i can see the RAC sticker areas coming through again

The panels i got repainted are OK , I think... maybe the original is some kind of cellulose type as opposed to fully synthetic ! i thought that veggy paint had gone out of fashion years ago though

Either way sh*t paint yes

[wronghole]

Ive just Bought a Das-6 polisher and im making a start on removing the white looking stuff I think if they a polished regular it shouldn't come back (fingers crossed)

I've heard that after cutting back keep it waxed and never wash with detergent

[wronghole]

Mine fades every 6 months or so , each time I re-polish it with 3M Finesse it then MER wax.. then 6 months later i can see the RAC sticker areas coming through again

The panels i got repainted are OK , I think... maybe the original is some kind of cellulose type as opposed to fully synthetic ! i thought that veggy paint had gone out of fashion years ago though

Either way sh*t paint yes

I reckon it's same make of paint they put on Royal Mail vans. They nearly all look pink

[Darren.w]

I am the same. Polish it looks good for a few months then needs polished again.

[wronghole]

Behind the fall down glove box l have a mass of cable terminated with usb type plugs? . Obviously something to do with Rac but what ? ? Can they be removed.?

[Darren.w]

Yeah they will probably be cut. Mines were. They used to go into the back where the computer was

[john54321]

I've just bought an ex rac transit, 2009 2.4 100ps. I really like the van, well looked after but its got the 5.11 ratio. Its screaming at 70mph on the motorway and i'm in 5th gear by 45mph, really killing the mpg.

To the guys that have changed the ratio, what was the best route? Change the whole axle?

And what ratio would be best for a mixture of driving conditions, maybe 60% town and 40% motorway?

[wronghole]

Hi mate, congratulations on your purchase.
With regards to the diff. I actually bought a complete axle with a 3.73 ratio that had allegedly done 60k .I have not had any issues and as l do not do any towing it is perfect for my use . It came from a scrappy so obviously there are risks involved.
Some of the members on here have had the diff internals replaced as there is no risk and comes with a warranty. The main company that people on here have used and recommend is based in Halifax.
All depends if you want to risk a used axle. I was fortunate

[markspark71]

Its far simpler to buy a full axle and swap it over I went for the 3.31 ratio which at 70mph im now at 2000 rpm that said I think the 3.73 would have been the better choice as I find myself driving round town in 3rd gear quite often

[markspark71]

I've just bought an ex rac transit, 2009 2.4 100ps. I really like the van, well looked after but its got the 5.11 ratio. Its screaming at 70mph on the motorway and i'm in 5th gear by 45mph, really killing the mpg.

To the guys that have changed the ratio, what was the best route? Change the whole axle?

And what ratio would be best for a mixture of driving conditions, maybe 60% town and 40% motorway?

We need photos of the beast

[wronghole]

Its far simpler to buy a full axle and swap it over I went for the 3.31 ratio which at 70mph im now at 2000 rpm that said I think the 3.73 would have been the better choice as I find myself driving round town in 3rd gear quite often

Stop me if I'm wrong Mark but l don't think there is a 3.31 unless it's with a 6 speed box

[markspark71]

Its far simpler to buy a full axle and swap it over I went for the 3.31 ratio which at 70mph im now at 2000 rpm that said I think the 3.73 would have been the better choice as I find myself driving round town in 3rd gear quite often

Stop me if I'm wrong Mark but l don't think there is a 3.31 unless it's with a 6 speed box

I don't know what it came off but its deffo 3.31 and fitted to my van which is 5 speed it could have come off a 6 speed tho im not sure

[wronghole]

Got a3.73 in mine and at70mph rpm is just over 2k

[t2myd]

Marks is a 3.31 off a euro5 transit I sold it him

[wronghole]

Marks is a 3.31 off a euro5 transit I sold it him

Would that euro 5 have had a 6 speed box mate? I,m still learning, info is a good thing.