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#1 Re: General Discussion » Radio code? Or stereo with rear camera? » 2026-02-21 21:16:09

(reminder, that all-any radio standard positive terminal is mixed up on Pugs (and Citros), power on and start needs be switched around to standard pin slots.... fidly job)
Code for £12 is cheap, I've paid £30+ for
Pug Radio not Clarion- a lie! be it disguised in different livery, it still is the same Clarion Radio
No brainer, fit the new one of fleabay for £30+ or with rear cam, but

HOW's rust enjoying your van, will it get next MOT, will it be longer than few months for jobbie?

#2 Re: Maintenance » HDI 2.0 SERVICE SCHEDULE » 2025-12-18 07:28:09

DiagBox is no more.
Other alternatives are Parkers, Haynes etc, etc, but it all is known to be little less reliant on

#3 Re: General Discussion » Waterlogged matting » 2025-12-16 09:34:03

kenbw2 wrote:

Ah the old fallacy of "I'm npt spending £1000 on this old thing, I'm gonna spend £5000 on a replacement instead"

So accurate and right, it hurts!
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#4 Re: General Discussion » Waterlogged matting » 2025-12-14 11:47:37

kenbw2 wrote:
AlvyLad wrote:

dang rust kills them regardless of TLC we give them  neutral

Or in my case an endless money pit keeping it alive haha

Depends what pit or how deep of a pit that is, as I honestly only wish have gone that (your) route and not bothered with a "Sports car" (5008 HDI 2.0 Turbo- Sport Manual 110HP) upgrade- absolute demoralising exercise.
Miss my old van, like you wouldn't imagine ops

#5 Re: General Discussion » Waterlogged matting » 2025-12-11 18:54:11

MagentaWS wrote:
AlvyLad wrote:

lol, I used to have it on-off most of the times
https://dispatchexpertscudo.org.uk/foru … hp?id=1780
Best you could do is to make sure none are gets in, so no need to dry after, but as it comes to drying, that is a mission to do and a big one at that, especially when it's not nice long warm summer days...
Carry on, best of luck! cool

Thanks Alvy, that thread is useful! Not for the drain holes as I've already located those, but...

Caspers suggestion of the seam as possible leak source and seeing pathfinder cutting out the mat to get to the rust. Way more likely than me being able to get the seats unbolted and lifted.

Curious if pathfinder's velcro solution worked in the end!

Not sure in a very short run, but he's, just like me lately no longer Dispatch rider wink dang rust kills them regardless of TLC we give them  neutral

#6 Re: General Discussion » [WTB] Snorkel for a driver, leak from outside in a footwell » 2025-12-11 18:50:54

Just to say, that it "might" (not really) contributed to the demise off...
sad day it was, when I had to bid farewell in to eternity of scrappers paradise  tongue

On a positive- always enjoy getting back to this board cool

#7 Re: General Discussion » Waterlogged matting » 2025-12-11 09:58:53

MagentaWS wrote:

New van has had leaks come through in both footwells with the recent heavy rain, and it took me longer than it should have done to resolve given I had the same issue with my old panda

I've cleaned out the scuttles today so I'm hoping that's sorted now, however there is so much water absorbed in the foam from the recent rain, I can't fathom how to get it out and dry given I can barely lift the side of the mat with all the weight.

Wondering if simply cutting it out in small pieces and starting from bare metal is the best course of action, or if that's overkill?

The alternative I'm considering is to get towels in under the mats to soak up the water ?

No signs of rust as yet in the areas I can see so it's possible this is the first time it's happened to this extent.

Thoughts?

lol, I used to have it on-off most of the times
https://dispatchexpertscudo.org.uk/foru … hp?id=1780
Best you could do is to make sure none are gets in, so no need to dry after, but as it comes to drying, that is a mission to do and a big one at that, especially when it's not nice long warm summer days...
Carry on, best of luck! cool

#8 Re: Maintenance » Clarion Radio PU-2294A (C) coding (Citroen Dispatch 2004 Enterprise) » 2024-11-22 21:34:43

Angus wrote:

Can anyone help me model pu-2294a(c)
Seriel number CL040161036633c

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1261
try, but not too many times

#9 Re: General Discussion » For sale/ end of the road MK2 Farnham, Surrey/Hampshire borders » 2024-10-11 08:17:33

Very well meant, noted, thank you!

kenbw2 wrote:

Sorry to hear but I'm sure the van will go play on the farm with all the other vans

Daaadh!, is she going to come back one day?
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#10 Re: General Discussion » For sale/ end of the road MK2 Farnham, Surrey/Hampshire borders » 2024-10-10 14:56:55

https://dispatchexpertscudo.org.uk/foru … hp?id=2008 she's gone, but won't be forgotten
Farewell to the rest of you MK1 owners, been pleasure to have comms with you all!
Condolences to all MK2 and MK3 owners, but new Dacia https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/art … 1-200.html should be considered to be (spiritual) replacement MK1 IMO and stuck onboard.

Adios amigos, as they say!

#11 Re: Spare Parts » £200 spares or repair (unlikely) » 2024-10-10 14:42:18

The "crime against common sense" committed, she's being torn to shreds as we speak.
Someone, with facilities for could've made in parts approx:

Tires (wheels) x4- ~£100
x6 doors in varied condition ~£200
Internal blower fan replaced about x2 years ago, but van done 4k miles since- ~£30
Starter about a month old "top quality" 1.7KW WAI- ~£40
Original (replaced Valeo) headlights (mint) x2 - ~60
Yuassa Battery about x4 years old (mint) -~£30?
Original Clarion radio- ~£10?
super heavy duty roof rack (paid £120)- ~£40
bare engine DW8 145k miles- ~£300
seats in poor condition x2+x1- ~£20

perhaps something else (like plastics, shafts, gear box etc)- £100

AND leftover metal for scrap perhaps - ~£100

Ah well, shall treasure what good memories I had

Onwards and upwards!

#12 Re: Spare Parts » £200 spares or repair (unlikely) » 2024-10-09 21:38:48

kenbw2 wrote:

That honestly hardly seems terminal. Some welding and some unknown stuff under the sealant.

I get not being arsed and I'm trying to resist collecting way too many vehicles. And Surrey is a bit far. I just don't want them to die!

I'm gutted too to let her die, but for me to try to patch it all (+whatever else, I'm unaware off) it will come back more than van is worth in labour alone...
Honestly in my 30 years of all sorts off cars owning and repairing, this van is the hardest to part with. And I've owned SAAB's BMW's Fords etc, simply value for money aspect, reliability just not comparable to none other.
On a positive few bits might come up on FleaBay to keep others on the road, "positive" of the sort...

Off topic, but my Pug 5008 2010 2.0HDI "Sport" was £3k in repairs alone, meanwhile "worldwide chip shortage" gone and  market for used vehicles crashed, meaning if I'd found a decent mechanic to deal with rust issues, hadn't gone in to "rabbit burrow" to stop repairs would've gotten this one fixed up x5 times over or more...

Ah well, bit off a sad farewell, but it is what it is.

#13 Re: Spare Parts » £200 spares or repair (unlikely) » 2024-10-09 18:32:48

kenbw2 wrote:

omg you have a working glove compartment. Whatever happens, PLEASE save that from the scrapper

ahh, nope!
it's got sticky Velcro thingies, that hardly touch, hence opens once in a while

kenbw2 wrote:

What exactly is wrong with it that makes it end of life?

Front driver (RHS) mount/stump knackered, (wishbone replaced last year), new available at £45 + labour... but to get used one with ABS and "Bigger holes" for calliper is like to find hens teeth. Mind you couple of months ago, seen one for ridiculous £65, didn't get it, kinda regret it now

Rear bottom seals patched up with resin (badly), needs welding... or more gunk on it and hidden.

And possibly something else more, but lad that I've taken in for pre-MOT check up, might have found something- anything, didn't print nothing pointing out rust on "rear of the van" (meant seals up to jacking points) and that I need to change the mount firstly, before bring it back to him... neutral  think what you want, he just wanted to create work for himself, not what I've taken her in for.... but mechanics this way- some sort off alien breed, haven't found anyone that I'd want to use again or recommend to anyone.

#14 Re: Spare Parts » £200 spares or repair (unlikely) » 2024-10-09 17:41:23

Last call guys and girls, before she goes to breakers tomorrow

Few things to ad:

V5 "disappeared" since last couple of weeks, but proper receipt, with ID will be given
Inside there's washing machine, that turns out TIP's don't take in, got to be done via car
x2 knackered, perhaps possible to make one good EGR, old starter motor is there
Missing plastic of RHS (driver) door is inside, matter of getting new clips or just stick it on, as I had it

https://streamable.com/cewen0

https://streamable.com/8207hk

https://streamable.com/t1rb5e

It'll be a shame to scrap it, she served me well for the last 6/7 years I owned her, would make great work van for someone to fix her up, if one is capable and got where....but got x2 breakers ready to take her in and it's got to go tomorrow, as MOT runs out day after.
Road Taxed till end of a month

#15 Re: General Discussion » pu-2294a Headunit cd changer add on? » 2024-10-08 13:14:38

RegW wrote:

CD's? Who uses CD's nowadays?
I gave away the Stock Clarion/PU stereo and bought a SH Sony Xplod for £25
it was in mint condition and it's  face off type with USB, BT, Aux in etc
You could put your whole CD collection a USB stick and play it from there
and it will handle your calls too or play media directly from your phone
If you really want go cheap ( who doesnt?) there are some half decent chinese ones for £30 ish
that do all the above but some have bloody annoying fake graphic equaliser displays that I'd avoid.
For example this one has DAB as well as BT USB etc  for £27!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186533281114?

Some of us have steering wheel controls and our radio's have mixed up power connection cables
("posh stuff")

#16 Re: Maintenance » Cabin filters » 2024-10-08 11:47:28

RegW wrote:

Are cabin filters a thing for these vans?
just been looking and wondering
If not maybe I should just go and buy a pair or ladies tights
and cut them up for that.
If nothing else, its a jolly good excuse to browse the  ladies underwear department



https://i.postimg.cc/BQ8ZS1bY/air-inlet.jpg

AFAIK I had a filter to replace in my hands... after service I had a filter spare, as mechanic didn't change it. Asked him- he goes, only if yoor van is with Air-Con...
Okay

#17 Re: Maintenance » How to work out exactly which engine you have? » 2024-10-04 21:09:08

FFS, post your VIN here, beware that old wifes tale says you might end up cloned transformed etc etc big_smile ... I'll look it up for you.

Just like
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#18 Re: Maintenance » How to work out exactly which engine you have? » 2024-10-04 18:04:56

https://www.ssg.asia/ just punch in VIN, you'll get all what's needed spot on, then counter reference it for aftermarket stuff
or just do decoding ownself
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#20 Re: Spare Parts » £200 spares or repair (unlikely) » 2024-10-01 16:58:58

did mere 25 mile round trip... not sure, if that's something to do with attempted MOT messing with it or not, but engine sounded bit noisier and that RHS hub started to clank even more or am I noticing it more... neutral

It's pouring outside, no photo's or van emptying today
quick vid from inside/start-up to keep your interest happening
https://streamable.com/r5myrj

#21 Re: Spare Parts » £200 spares or repair (unlikely) » 2024-10-01 08:20:24

kenbw2 wrote:

Sad to hear you're not able to keep it going. But I know you knew it was coming. Rust can be a bitch.

Mainly is. I've seen the correct hub on FleaBay, but I knew the rust to be 5he end of her

kenbw2 wrote:

I assume it's worse than the 3 Bad Points you've mentioned - I wouldn't call those terminal so I assume there's more to it.

They are, it's a shame where I live "mechanics" are as bad/lazy and as expensive as they are

kenbw2 wrote:
AlvyLad wrote:

Anyone within 100 miles and space to store it?

kenbw2 wrote:

Within 100 miles of where?

My bad, Farnham Surrey/Hampshire borders.

kenbw2 wrote:

Share with us some details of the van. DW8 1.9D I assume? The things that are meaning the garage are not bothering

The reg is PE54VFZ, mileage is about 150 miles, full of all sorts of crap ATM, gonna try to empty after the docs appointment later on in the day and will post more about it.
To a someone keen on it and able perhaps possible to fix her up, but I'm inclined to use her as donor and I would, but nowhere to park, especially if to start stripping bits off.

Forgotten to mention real industrial style roof-rack, that had x10 sheets of plasterboard, x14 4"x8" x4.8m ~ 500kg and did 20 miles (+with all the tools inside) at one stage few years ago and held up in one piece.

#22 Spare Parts » £200 spares or repair (unlikely) » 2024-10-01 01:59:16

AlvyLad
Replies: 10

Hi guys, taken my old girl for MOT, knowing it wouldn't pass, but to try my luck mainly.

Picked it up- no print-out, but failed by how much- I wouldn't even get explained, lad didn't do print-out even...

Got to get it off my hands by 11'th, if not local scrap collectors.

Good points:
Starts like a dream, battery about 4 years old, (WAI) 1.7KW starter about 2 month old
all x4 tyres are good, Heater fan blower replaced about a year ago
Nice condition headlights, most of the panes (doors) are OK
Clarion original radio with steering wheel controls

Bad points:
Rust "fixed" (hidden) on the rear seals isn't flying past MOT (on the other hand- p4icks)
front RHS hub knackered (lower control arm replaced about a year ago) (ABS type, with "bigger holes")
Spare wheel carrier ?bent? clanking on

Photos will follow up tomorrow

Anyone within 100 miles and space to store it? , I'll deliver it to you for the price of diesel... and you gonna have to take me back to the nearest train station

Cheers

#23 Re: Maintenance » Passanger Front elec Window stuffed » 2024-09-30 02:59:28

IMHO that autodoc is "chinese style" trade set-up, as it comes to car parts, nothing hardly is going to fit. Their parts fiche is so bad, it's waste of time.
I'd need VIN or reg at least, but for the money quoted for a window motor - I bet I'd find suitable well and long lasting alternative, if not original replacement

#24 Re: Maintenance » Passanger Front elec Window stuffed » 2024-09-29 22:32:56

Why do people use that rubbish?
Do yourself a favour and buy once, from reputable supplier or at least make 100% sure it's what you need, ignore their "expertise"

#25 Re: Maintenance » Front suspension wishbones - quality » 2024-09-16 05:50:23

Eurocarpart and gsf.parts do superfast deliver options, car reg is needed yo double check part suitability

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