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before you do the cables check my quote on your other post (i do it for a living )
Well I've been to the garage, and got the diagnosis. They're a highly recommended garage, so trust them about as far as you would trust a garage - slightly more than very little.
They said the gear problems are down to worn cables. Still doubt this because they were fine before clutch done. Can popping the cables off gearbox for clutch change really cause them to play up? OK, so I'm going to take the advice and change the cables. Two garages can't be wrong, can they?
Gearbox oil leak/weep turns out to be driveshaft seal. Will get new seal fitted - suppose it got damaged when they removed driveshafts to do clutch. Can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs! The gearbox oil will get changed for the third time in less than 6 months. I changed it last year because it was long overdue. Then it got changed again when they drained it because clutch went. Now it will have to be drained 3rd time because there's no level plug on the ML5C box. So only way of knowing it's the right amount in there is drain it out again and put 1.85 litres of 75W80 in.
But the big shock. Quote for supply and fit new cables and d/shaft seal = £632!!!! This is for Fiat parts. I'm guessing looking online that the cables from Fiat are approx £200 to £300 inc the VAT. Told them I'd think about it. Looks like I've sourced a new, genuine OE cable for £67 delivered so will try to DIY that if not too difficult. The driveshaft seal will be done by garage.
Ive got a old (03) dispatch which had a notchy gear change so before splashing out remove the gearbox end of the cables and clean and grease the points . Refit the cables remove the cab end stick cover and spray a light oil (wd40) into the cables and work the gears , then as the change gets easier spray some grease into the cables (dont be tight with either ) then drive it and hopefully smile .
pay the £300 the solid flywheels are a bodge (especially the ECP ones )
Dellboy wrote:msmith wrote:I have two captains chairs that I could be selling. From a 806 I believe and installed I to my dispatch with arm rests. Electricaally adjustable and pretty comfortable. Wondering if someone would be interested as I'm selling my van.
do these swivel ?
They swivel yes.
im in Southend London would be good for me
I have two captains chairs that I could be selling. From a 806 I believe and installed I to my dispatch with arm rests. Electricaally adjustable and pretty comfortable. Wondering if someone would be interested as I'm selling my van.
do these swivel ?
If your near sunny Southend on Sea Essex i might have one
mine look proper mullered so thinking change the lot (except ignition ) have you used those ones ?
theres no connected vac pipes at all and it ticks over at about 1200rpm
I have the dreaded lock spinning problem , wheres the best place to buy replacements please
Hi all
ive got a 2003 Citreon Dispatch that i rescued after it sat in the corner of my mates yard as a non starter .
Ive got it starting fine now but someone had started the strip down and removed the vac pipes , can anyone give me a idea what goes to what please ..
BTW it runs fast at tickover and im guessing it could be a vac pipe problem ??
Cheers