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Replacement for the Hijet.

Postby kentgpz11 » Mon Apr 26, 2010 7:42 pm

Finally bought a Transit via Ebay on Saturday.
We were originally looking for a SWB low roof that would fit under the 2 metre barrier at the local tip, then we found out that the tax & insurance is no more expensive for a LWB semi high roof, so thats what we went for. I'll use the car if I need to go to the tip.
The higher roof should save me a few bangs to the head....hopefully. :lol:

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See the Hijet scowling in the background? :lol:

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The door bottoms are made of metal, not filler. :shock:


I'ts been a work van, so it's filthy inside. But we will clean it thoroughly & check everything is working as it should, before we use it.
This isn't a problem as the Hijet still has tax, MOT & insurance until the end of May. So we'll carry on using that until the Transit is ready.

Things that need doing....
Fuel pump has a slight leak.
Needs a full service.
Speedo not working.
Hazard lights only work on LHS.
Number plate lights not working.
Door key is very worn & won't open drivers door.

Also a couple of times yesterday, I turned the ignition key & nothing (no ignition lights or anything). Then I pulled the bonnet release & everything came back on. I assume it's a bad earth, so I'll check the wiring.

I'm sure the list will grow & I will be pestering you all constantly for answers & solutions to my problems.
But I'm quite pleased with the van.....at the moment. :lol:
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Re: Replacement for the Hijet.

Postby ukluke » Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:08 pm

I had a K reg for a while that only came with one key, which was well worn. I got a full set of locks including ignition barrel off feepay, at reasonable money aswell. Easy enough for the DIY-er to fit too. Not sure if yours has a coded key though ???

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-TRANSIT-91-0 ... 588724bfd4
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Re: Replacement for the Hijet.

Postby psv-hgv-flt » Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:14 pm

yes, coded key. you could put the hijet- sooty van in the back :shock: of the transit on the way too the tip aswell. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


ps i was in scunthorpe 2day.
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Re: Replacement for the Hijet.

Postby kentgpz11 » Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:15 pm

ukluke wrote:I had a K reg for a while that only came with one key, which was well worn. I got a full set of locks including ignition barrel off feepay, at reasonable money aswell. Easy enough for the DIY-er to fit too. Not sure if yours has a coded key though ???

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-TRANSIT-91-0 ... 588724bfd4



That lock set doesn't include the side door unfortunately. :(
The van has had a new ignition fitted with a good key, so I really only need the door locks. Which means the keys wouldn't need coding. :)



psv-hgv-flt wrote: you could put the hijet- sooty van in the back :shock: of the transit on the way too the tip aswell. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


What & leave it there? :lol:

I'm hoping to tidy it up, get it MOT'd & sell it. :?
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Re: Replacement for the Hijet.

Postby snap-on » Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:25 pm

that hijet should make a good trailer for your Transit :lol:
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Re: Replacement for the Hijet.

Postby kentgpz11 » Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:06 pm

The heater/blower only works on the top speed, so I assume the heater resistor is f***ed as I had the same problem on my old Mondeo. :roll:
It took me ages to find the damned thing, didn't help having the van parked with drivers side right up against a wall. So I had to get in through passenger side, lay across seats on my back then hang down under steering wheel with a torch.
It took 3 attempts to actually find it. Did Ford put it there for a laugh? :evil:
It would appear I have some knuckle scraping & swearing ahead of me. :lol:
I've bought a new fuel lifter pump, oil,air &fuel filters & a Haynes manual. So it's bound to p**s down all weekend. :lol:
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Re: Replacement for the Hijet.

Postby snap-on » Wed Apr 28, 2010 10:38 pm

? The heater resister is normally in the engine bay area. Either stuck to the wiper motor plate or near the headlight. :?
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Re: Replacement for the Hijet.

Postby ake » Thu Apr 29, 2010 6:31 am

snap-on wrote:? The heater resister is normally in the engine bay area. Either stuck to the wiper motor plate or near the headlight. :?

Later vans have it in the cab :wink:
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Re: Replacement for the Hijet.

Postby kentgpz11 » Mon May 10, 2010 8:29 am

Update.

I've removed the ply lining, as it was damaged, loose & very noisy when driving.

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I also swept up a bucket full of crap from underneath the plywood.

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Looks a lot better, just need to fill in all the bloody rivet holes now. :lol: & paint the bare metal bits, (Rustoleum or Hammerite smooth, which is best?)

Replaced the towbar electrics & socket as the old one had no flap to prevent water getting in & all the wires were just twisted together & taped up behind the socket. :shock:

Bought a new lock set from Ebay & fitted it, so all doors now unlock with key. :D Hardest part was removing window winder handles from front doors, after about 10 mins of struggling & swearing I got my wife to do it, (took her about 30 secs.) :oops:

Heater resistor on it's way from Ebay, (have replaced the badly corroded connector with a shiny scrapyard one.)

Hazard lights now working, just wiggled switch & hey presto.

Thats about all for now.

Question can I soak the headlining, or will it turn to mush? It's filthy. :(
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Re: Replacement for the Hijet.

Postby transitandy » Mon May 10, 2010 8:36 am

ake wrote:
snap-on wrote:? The heater resister is normally in the engine bay area. Either stuck to the wiper motor plate or near the headlight. :?

Later vans have it in the cab :wink:

I thought that had gone on mine and is a bit of a pain to get to, but as i found out it turned out to be a dodgy wire in the connecting block :roll: so check that first, nice van m8 :) 8)
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Re: Replacement for the Hijet.

Postby kentgpz11 » Mon May 10, 2010 8:44 am

When I took the old resistor out it was all cracked & rusty. I tried an old Fiesta resistor I had in the garage & it worked fine, so I knew the resistor was f***ed. I replaced the connector, as that was rusty too.
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Re: Replacement for the Hijet.

Postby matthew2riches » Mon May 10, 2010 9:08 am

This looks like it'll be a good project... I'll keep watching :wink: :D
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Re: Replacement for the Hijet.

Postby algieboy » Mon May 10, 2010 8:02 pm

Nice van mate and what a differance just cleaning the back out 8)
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Re: Replacement for the Hijet.

Postby kentgpz11 » Tue May 11, 2010 6:41 am

algieboy wrote:Nice van mate and what a differance just cleaning the back out 8)



Thanks, it has made a big difference.
Got to do the front yet, thats worse than the back was & it smells like a sweaty arse! :cry: :cry: :cry:
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Re: Replacement for the Hijet.

Postby kentgpz11 » Sun May 16, 2010 9:51 pm

Got a bit more done.
Removed seats, mats & trim to check condition of floor, it's a lot worse than the back, but it's not terrible.

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Nothing that a wire brush & a tin of Hammerite won't fix.

This may need a little more than that. :roll:

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Fitted heater resistor, now have 3 speed heater. :)

Replaced number plate light loom as wires had snapped where it goes from door to body.

Mate came round & fitted new fuel lifter pump & fuel filter, (I thought it best to get some help with it, as I read some threads on here saying it can be a pain to fit.)

New oil & filter.

New air filter.

Thats all for now.
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