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Postby Hooch » Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:34 pm

Hi Guys,

I'm interested in buying a 1996 transit, but after viewing it I noticed that when the van is started there's water (condensation?) and an amount of oil coming from the exhaust drippin gonto th efloor (not loads but a little). Now the owner assures me that it's simply due to the fact that the van has been sitting there for a few weeks but I'm no expert and need a little help before I part with my money.

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Postby MrMPuk » Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:36 pm

Sounds okay to me, you sure it's oil and not soot?
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Postby Hooch » Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:39 pm

It looks like oil as it has a rainbow effect on the water that's coming from the exhaust. Also, there's white smoke coming out on start up but I presume this is just condensation? I've never owned a diesel so I've no idea what is normal and what's not.
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Postby MrMPuk » Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:41 pm

Well white smoke is unburnt diesel so that's probably what it is, how much is the van?
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Postby Hooch » Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:41 pm

£550 with a years ticket and 3 months tax. Condition is OK but the rear doors will need replacing..
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Postby MrMPuk » Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:43 pm

Take it for a good burn and look out for smoke.
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Postby Hooch » Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:43 pm

OK, thanks for your help.
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Postby Hooch » Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:51 pm

Update; took the van for a spin and it just didn't feel right, gear changes, clutch etc etc so I left it.

Thanks again for your help.
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Postby FredTransit » Wed Jun 27, 2007 5:58 pm

Hooch wrote:£550 with a years ticket and 3 months tax. Condition is OK but the rear doors will need replacing..


I know you walked away, but at that price I would have gone for it.
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Postby madmark » Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:56 pm

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Postby djswampy » Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:21 pm

FredTransit wrote:
Hooch wrote:£550 with a years ticket and 3 months tax. Condition is OK but the rear doors will need replacing..


I know you walked away, but at that price I would have gone for it.

Fool. If it doesn't feel right then it probably isn't. Could spend loads repairing it. Not exactly as if there aren't many of them around. Each to their own though.
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Postby AndyG » Wed Jun 27, 2007 10:57 pm

FredTransit wrote:
Hooch wrote:£550 with a years ticket and 3 months tax. Condition is OK but the rear doors will need replacing..


I know you walked away, but at that price I would have gone for it.


madmark wrote::shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:



:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

You upgrading to MK5s then Fred :?: :shock:

Have you worked out what most of us have :?: :P :lol:
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