Just purchased a mk6 looking for advice

[trannynick]

Afternoon. Having just sold my mk5 transit camper i have purchased a mk6 camper, did toy with the idea of buying a puegeot but dont like the chocolate gearboxes all of them seemed to have gearbox issues, anyhow this mk6 popped up at a good price and i bought it, it looks like an xlwb with extended chassis or something, i havent seen it in the flesh yet but ive paid a deposit. The reg is AY54FRU and car checks dont give much info on specific detail or power. Its got a kentucky royal body on the back, im just looking for some more info if possible regarding what power output it will have or where i can do some homework on it. Cant find much onine but i may be looking in wrong place. My mk5 was great for the 2 years i owned it, i hope this mk6 will be just as good and as reliable. any help is appreciated and thanks alot. Nick.

[knobby1]

Afternoon. Having just sold my mk5 transit camper i have purchased a mk6 camper, did toy with the idea of buying a puegeot but dont like the chocolate gearboxes all of them seemed to have gearbox issues, anyhow this mk6 popped up at a good price and i bought it, it looks like an xlwb with extended chassis or something, i havent seen it in the flesh yet but ive paid a deposit. The reg is AY54FRU and car checks dont give much info on specific detail or power. Its got a kentucky royal body on the back, im just looking for some more info if possible regarding what power output it will have or where i can do some homework on it. Cant find much onine but i may be looking in wrong place. My mk5 was great for the 2 years i owned it, i hope this mk6 will be just as good and as reliable. any help is appreciated and thanks alot. Nick.

Mk6 XLWB will be a Jumbo, RWD with 2.4 engine...could be TDDi or TDCi. TDDi comes in 75, 90, 115, 120 and 125 ps engines....TDCi only comes in 135PS...hopefully it's not that one.

Lord Knobrot

[DanMK7uk]

As knobby says..Just looked up MOT / TAX. Says its a 2.4 but cant tell if tdci or di.. hopefully the latter.

65k miles,

White..

[T350camper]

Looking at the MOT history (available on gov.com) I think this is a 135bhp engine (same as mine). If I'm right, this means it is a TDCI and probably comes with a 6 speed gearbox. Lord Knobrot will be shuddering and suggesting you run for the hills as this is the troublesome one! So far I've been fortunate with mine (touch wood) but the fuel system is fragile. Always use a genuine Ford fuel filter and always buy fuel from a big station that sells a lot of fuel.

The history shows some corrosion (hardly surprising at this age) but check this out carefully. Also if it is the 6 speed, remember the slave cylinder is in the bell housing and needs a gearbox removal to change. Check for a leak under the bell housing. The rear main on the engine often weeps, so don't confuse this with brake fluid from the clutch.

There is also mention of propshaft support play (not such a big job) and front brake discs...bit of a pain to change.

Download forscan (free) and run a diagnostic to check for any DTC's

Personally, I love mine and find it has plenty of torque for climbing hill and cruising in a relaxed manner (nobody is in a hurry in a camper ). Even gets reasonable mpg. I would feel less comfortable without the help and support from the great guys on here though.

[T350camper]

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