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| spudfan Member Since: 10 Sep 2007 Location: Co Donegal Posts: 4703  
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Does not relate to your new pride and joy but here is a recall by Ford which includes the Transit Connect.
https://www.msn.com/en-ie/cars/news/ford-r...726c2e877c 1982 88" 2.25 diesel 1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali 2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu 2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai |
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15th Jun 2022 6:42pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6300  
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in terms of clocking up motorway miles I find it one of (if not the) most comfortable vehicle I've owned.
empty around town its a little crashy and it does feel like the front isn't terribly well planted - improves when you're carrying a bit of weight. just done 123.4 miles from local fill up to Hammersmith - got there showing 123.4 miles, 56.7mpg and 763 miles to empty 
this is sitting at 54 mph on the motorway - so yes going slowly but goes to show what you can achieve.  |
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16th Jun 2022 5:46pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6300
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while it was 'only' 53.5mpg, I've just managed 816 miles on tank
I think I'm right in saying its a 65 ltr tank but managed to get 67 ltrs in  |
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22nd May 2023 6:21pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6093  
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That's got to be motorway services prices?  |
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24th May 2023 9:42am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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The tank on a later 110 (TD5 onwards?) is nominally 75 litres. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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24th May 2023 10:45am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6300
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sorry - I was referring to the Transit.....which might also be 75 ltrs - I need to check.
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24th May 2023 11:08am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Ah, sorry. I missed that it was this thread. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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24th May 2023 11:10am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6300
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just looked - think its 70 ltrs (transit custom)
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24th May 2023 11:14am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6300
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evening all
hopefully this doesn't break any rules albeit it may come close 
this transit custom of mine - its not up for sale (hence why it hopefully doesn't break any rules) but it will be coming up for sale in the next 1 - 3 months - at least thats my best guess. basically I've been that impressed with it I've ordered one of the new ones with a very similar spec. This one is now at 40k miles and is in exceptionally good condition (even if I say so myself ).
At present I've no idea what its worth but as dates on delivery of the new one become clear I'll be looking to see what its worth and I will of course be looking to achieve something better than what the dealer will be offering in part ex. Please feel free to register any interest you may have in buying and share thoughts on best place/way of selling when the time comes. perhaps an indication of condition would be to note over 1000s of miles I'm averaging 49.3mpg and there's still plenty of grip left on the front tyres (rears look like new ) and not a single mark on the wheels
an idea of spec - upgrade sat nav, blind spot, reverse camera, inverter, rear power in boot, zenon headlights, dual battery etc.  Click image to enlarge |
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5th Apr 2024 7:49pm |
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| 90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2165 
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what engine is it, I thought majority of new ones had some sort of issue??
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6th Apr 2024 8:05am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6300
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its the 2 ltr ecoblue (at least thats what I think they are). its the 185 ps version which for whatever reason was available for only a relatively short time - now the most powerful version is 170ps. I suspect for emission reasons? I can only assume the 'most have issues' relates to the wet cam belts which are on the forums known to fail before the circa 120k miles service life. on the forums there is reference to them failing premature - however I believe the consensus is replace at 80k as there appears to be no records of them failing sooner. I know someone whos at very nearly 150k miles and on the original - bear in mind the number of sales it could be the failure rates are incredibly low but you get to hear of the minorities that do fail? personally the only failing with the engine is that it appears to have a very low compression ration giving very little in the way of engine braking - but I suspect that is to make the engine smoother ie when turning off? |
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6th Apr 2024 8:22am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6300
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might see the new van mid July......but not holding my breath.
while I know its not going to help my mpg I've decided to go with the AWD version
Not ticked every box on the 'extras' list, but most of them
rather looking forward to it - I get the impression it'll be one of the first......but suspect that means I'm a 'Guinea pig' ? |
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30th Apr 2024 10:07am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6300
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just a heads-up in case anyone is interested.
I should be swapping my van for new one circa 25th Sept. last resort will be a PX on the new one. clearly if I can get more than that through a private sale or Motorway etc I will of course. let me know if there's any interest here or if you can recommend the best option. As of yet I don't know what the PX value so I can't suggest what I'm looking for. I guess I'll be looking for >£500 than the PX or I'll simply PX with it being the easiest solution. |
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7th Aug 2024 7:11am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6300
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Click image to enlarge the new van has landed and I'm waiting to see what mpg I can get. although its auto and awd its looking promising with what appears to be a much longer top gear courtesy of the 8 speed box.
just need to shift a MTB and sankey trailer to help replenish funds after all this spending 
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29th Sep 2024 2:21pm |
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