thinking of changing engine and box on my ex german fire van

[Vandalism]

i had a problem with the steering - on full lock it made a kind of knocking/creaking noise
will the problem list ever end
what electronic ignition module did u use?

[Luke]

i'm in the same boat as you 2 guys (vandalism & kenb)

i'm still undecided as to what engine - either zetec or might go for the isuzu 1.7td or even the landrover 200tdi but i dont want to cut the bulkhead i'm the same not bothered about outright speed/power i just want something economical reliable and will pull ok

would be good if we all went for the same engine at the same time - stuff like making the mounts etc. it's easy enough to make 3 sets as 1
only problem is the way i'm going i'll still be 1.7v4 while your both finished

[Vandalism]

only problem is the way i'm going i'll still be 1.7v4 while your both finished

i wont be doing an engine swap for a whilst anyway but still on the hunt for somthing sutable

[whitemice]

http://www.oldcars.de/index_de.htm
FYI this lot do MK1 1.7 stuff.............at a price.

[Luke]

also these are the same engines as fitted in saab 96 (i think it's 96 ) mabe they can source parts

but thats where my engine will be going when it comes out - flogged to a saab owner who wants a mint low millage engine

[whitemice]

Saab owners wave at each other!

I like those old Saab's there was a really original one would park outside mine for years until recently, i actually saw the owner and spoke with him, it was only my old physics and maths and form teacher'the bristlehound' abbreviated to 'bris' and yelled across quadrangles from pre 1975! He had the thing then too, i said i would buy it if he sells.i guess he's dead?

[Luke]

dont buy it - they have a really shite engine

[whitemice]

I'll buy that one of yours for a couple of blueys though, this Saab was minty body wise, in grey.

[Ken B]

what electronic ignition module did u use?

Accuspark this time. In the past I've used the Pertronix and Loonymission. Thought I give the Accu one a go only two wires, dead simple.

[madmark]

ken i have been thinking of maybe trying the acuspark kit for mine ,have you been on any trips in the van since you fitted it?

[Ken B]

Yes, I'm actually happy using now and done a few journeys with no issues whatsoever. Drives brilliantly now (apart from the stiff steering). No offence to the previous owner, but once I got it home after buying it, I was very reluctant to take it to the end of the street as it didnt run right at all I didnt think. But all new parts such as cap, rotor, leads, air filter, and plugs plus the Accu, and it runs lovely.

[madmark]

ken have you filled the box with greese? this might help,it also sounds like somebody has messed with the adjuster screw in on the box, if this is in to far it will make the steering not return oh and the kingpins are they greesed as well?

[Ken B]

I slackened the box right off made no diffference to the stiffness. So I suspect the king pins. When it was mot'd the tester did struggle to turn the steering by hand using the road wheel even tho it was jacked up. I haven't had time to investigate that any further yet.

[consul-ute]

i'm taking the front beam out of my 70 fire van lhd this week any good to you? i also have a stuffed v4 engine and box, rear axle all left over from my engine swap.

[Ken B]

Hi, thanks, I'm hoping to go disc brake at some point so I'll pass for now. Cheers for the offer.