My ex-RAC SWB 330 90ps

[duncmc]

So far I am still cleaning the dash and front seats...work in progress. Took of as many dash trim panels as I could the other day and put them in the sink to clean. Recieved a mint Ford 6000CD player, fitted tonight and replaced the LCD clock that had doggy digits. Still waiting for my service parts to arrive from TransitParts.co.uk as I need to service it before I get in remapped.

Also had a EPC come of ebay. Usefull!

Lovin it!!!!!

[duncmc]

Changed my air filter this morning. In a bad way.

Old and new

[catdaddy]

who the F**k is servicing these rac vans. guy s was the same. not accepable

[madmark]

wow all i can think is they are not all serviced at ford main dealers!
the rac vans that go inot my dealers have everything!

[duncmc]

According to the service book and the print outs from Lex who lease them to the RAC, mine was "serviced" by a Ford Main Dealer.....Allen Ford in Romford. Mine last had a service on 12/7/2007 at 78194 miles. It has now done approx 98500 miles. Even it the air filter wasn't changed then it hd a major service on 10/7/2006 at 61347 miles so definately should have been changed then. Looks to me like it has done a bit more than that!
Looking at other mechanicals on the van it has definately had some major work done, I recon they just don't bother doing easy stuff that you can't see or doesn't noticably alter the way the van drives.

[WINDSCREENGUY]

allen fords are shite thats why

[catdaddy]

ive seen filters do 50 k and not as bad as these rac vans

[robx5]

My air filter was the same, black as coal. The mechanic said they are a bit awkward to change and the ford garages dont bother just tick the box, yes it has been done. Especially if its a company vehicle. He reckoned it hadnt been changed for years. Full main dealer history my @rse.

[duncmc]

Oil and filter changed today. Intended to finish whole service ..... taken over 4 hours just to shift the bleedin oil filter housing. See http://fordtransit.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=38237
Might do some more later, but had enough for today!

[Dan T]

My air filter was the same, black as coal. The mechanic said they are a bit awkward to change and the ford garages dont bother just tick the box, yes it has been done. Especially if its a company vehicle. He reckoned it hadnt been changed for years. Full main dealer history my @rse.

They arn't really that awkward to change, it's a 5 min job
Garages like that give the motor industry a bad name. If you come to my garage and i tell you it's done then it's done and you can even see the old bits if you want.

[duncmc]

Sorry Dan,, you miss understand..I did it.. didn't have a socket in my tool box big enough too start with, If I had I would have taken 5mins.

[Dan T]

Sorry Dan,, you miss understand..I did it.. didn't have a socket in my tool box big enough too start with, If I had I would have taken 5mins.

I was refering to the air filter change not being done before you bought the van.

[duncmc]

Oh...I misunderstand. Sorry obviuosly being thick today.

[Dan T]

Oh...I misunderstand. Sorry obviuosly being thick today.

Must have been all that effort you were putting into moving that filter housing

[robx5]

My air filter was the same, black as coal. The mechanic said they are a bit awkward to change and the ford garages dont bother just tick the box, yes it has been done. Especially if its a company vehicle. He reckoned it hadnt been changed for years. Full main dealer history my @rse.

They arn't really that awkward to change, it's a 5 min job
Garages like that give the motor industry a bad name. If you come to my garage and i tell you it's done then it's done and you can even see the old bits if you want.

I trust the garage I use and I am not saying all garages are bad, and neither are the mechanics, but when they are under pressure from shop managers to get more work out or make up work that doesnt exist just to bump the price of a service it up, it doesnt give people confidence.
Trust me I am not green nor stupid and could name two well known "reputable" garages wont mention any names, three pointed star and the other was named after a green piece of fruit. The info came from the horses mouth and not the horses @rse. Main dealers are the worst because they think everybody is loaded and wont question the price or quality of work. I am not a tight @rse either I dont mind paying for quality.