NEWBIE LOOKING TO BUY

[ZIGSTAR]

hi all im new , just a couple of bits of advice really, im looking to buy a transit. on a 98 plate swb 1998 petrol. it seems a sound motor, whatsthe mpg like? and should i look for anything in particular . as its seems solid ie little rust if any YET!! are these engines generally good for light usage as im only looking to carry a few tools

[MinorMatt]

should be good for light duty 115HP but only the same torque as the 76PS diesel.

I would suggest you will be looking at about 20mpg depending on load and driving style etc

[ZIGSTAR]

should be good for light duty 115HP but only the same torque as the 76PS diesel.

I would suggest you will be looking at about 20mpg depending on load and driving style etc

thanks for that, 20 mpg sounds terrible!! im put off now whats the better returning mpg to go for a diesel?

[MinorMatt]

It might well be more... im not a petrol person!

I typically got 35/36 mpg from my LWB semi high top 2.5D before I turbo'd it

[AndyG]

Around town and loaded with a few tools will be in the lower 20's but a lot better on straight runs
It all depends on how fast you really want to accelerate and go

[ZIGSTAR]

thank you , prob gonna buy it as its the better ofsome near me and i need a van quick, is it possible to get a ford transit cd player thatl slot in replacing the cassette player , im looking to add some modifications to it.

[AndyG]

Double din CD/Radios are always for sale and will simply slot in

Let us know how you get on

[ZIGSTAR]

hi all, i didnt get the petrol van in the end it sold before i could getto view it, however i managed to get a really well maintaned . x plate 2. o 260 swb diesel. with minmal rust only found 2 areas one in rear inside wheel arch and other in back floor, i still wantto switch the radio , and am bidding away on said auction sites!! it also has a snapped ariel on roof , but is this much of a prb to reroute another new on , i lifted the plastic cover on passenger pillar and could only see a blue cable , and not a typicall black ariel lead i guess it means removing headlining to undo it? im looking forward to racking a section for tooling and enjoying driving .... i just hope somebody comes along and tells me the engines are good for a few more miles as its on 134000.? im thoroughly enjoying the forum , just wish i could put something back advice wise as i just seem to ask for help at the moment .. many regards simon

[algieboy]

Just read your post there.Glad you got sorted out and you made the right choice regards diesel and a mk6 to boot,you cant go wrong there.As for milage as long as you service it and change the oil regulary you will be fine for another 134,000 mls.Try and get some pics up as we all love to see other members vans Cheers

[ZIGSTAR]

hi thanks forn that , ive tried to put a pic on , but seems the avater cp user wont let me, dont know why. as for the van im trying to borrow the use of a mechanic friends ramps over xmas, as ive got 5 litres of waxoil im going to spray every where. just cos i have some in garage, the bonus i found with the van was the previous owner wasnt aware but i found a service manual hidden in van , with all stamps to date from a ford dealer in cumbria where it spent all apart fom the last 4 months of its life, cos he found it too small and sold it for a lwb higher van , so it appears to have been serviced on time , i appreciate regular oil changes, but my manual says 6.5 litres incl filter ! is that correct for the 2.0 litre diesel swb ? that means 2 oil cans with some spare? regards simon

[GBBiker]

Sounds like you have bought one of the first MK6s.

Any questions you have will be best posted in the MK6 boards