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I find it hard to believe that any mechanic would admit, not only to such ignorance, or at least to such a lack of interest or intent to enquire further.  Did they not even hint at what sort of componant might be missing?  If they had any knowlage of this engine at all they would surely know.

Sorry I know that doesn't help you.

The legnth and any set in the routing may give some indication of their original location.  As vaz suggests, tracing back to the other end might offer a clue and if you know where it attatches, a manual or parts list should identify it.

Does it run otherwise ok except for power loss?   I have looked at a few images of this engine on google but not found one clear enough to help.

Looks nice and clean though. 

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Sorry but I think we a a bit short on experience with later models unfortunately.

Is the layout anything like earlier models?

More likely it could resemble other peugeot models which may have how to vidios on youtube?

When mine failed its mot I was told that the difference in load proportioning was 80% / 20% when I think the max allowable difference was 20%.
Don't quote me on the numbers but it was obviously quite bad. They suggested even dangerous and that I would suffer from uneven braking in an emergancy stop. However in use over 25,000 miles I never had a problem. Loaded or light.

On three different occasions I had it inspected and lubed with no detectable faults, but it still failed mot 2 years running. (there are of course, other mot testing stations available. ) When I finally had it replaced it it resembled an undefined lump of rusty slag.

I don't understand it's operation but think it optimises braking force between front or rear axels depending on rear loading.  (A bit like when I used to put a bag of cement in the back of my Reliant Regal Van when empty. )  I don't think the mechanics who checked it understood it properly either.

So for me, yes, a knackered one was ok so long as I could get an mot. 

Mind you, it is possible that anyone brought up on anti lock might have more of a problem.  Anyone familier with the braking on almost any vehicle pre 80's should be ok.  We only had manual load ballanceing via the handbrake then. 

A concern I share woodbine.  Hoping to get a few more years out of mine yet and at 1998 it's an early one.

I haven't had any problems so far but haven't needed anything unusual,  just high turnover things like injectors, water pump, brake parts, etc.

Although I notice patern parts are increasingly available from eastern europe.  Perhaps the good european wide sales will make it worth while to keep producing?  I recently replaced my heater blower for a new pattern one for less than unknown quality second hand ones often go for.

Hello and welcome. 

I am sure there will be much interest in following your conversion.  There are quite a few campers here and you should find links to a couple of their conversions somewhere.

Moped the blood up and had another look in better light.

I just needed to bend a couple of brackets a bit and it went back reasonably easy.

I have used 2-ehn as recommended above for the first time in my current 60/40 tankful.   Incredible the difference it makes for such reletively small amount used in a tank full.

It's cost will obviously reduce the savings but the reduction in engine knocking alone is worth it to me.  It also reduces the pronounced pulseing on cold starts which I hope indicates an easier life for the pump.  Low end torque is also returned to that expected from neat diesel.  It does  smoke more on startup but clears within a minute of starting.

I too suspect that this is the case.  Some may consider that cynical but I would counter with my direct personal experience of both attitudes to camper vans and the states endless drive for increasing regulation, pressure to conformity and the comodifination of all aspects of our lives.

Unfortunately, it appears that the loudest social media "influencers" consider these recent changes to be an isolated minor inconvenience.  On questioning these opinions it seems they are based on nothing but wishful thinking and ignorance of the recent history of vehicle dwelling in the UK.

I sincerely hope I am wrong and one of the most liberating and refwarding ways to travel is still available to people in coming decades.  However, I think we are on a slippery slope towards designated park-ups only and increasing regulation and restrictions.

I don't know these newer models  but on earlier ones the gear knob just pulls straight up and off.  It can take a considerable pull and can let go without warning.  Gave myself a black eye first time.

Again, this is the early ones, nowt to say there isn't a hidden clip on yours.

I think vaz has nailed it.

Must admit though that I often miss posts in the newer vehicles section.  It's often quiet down there and I know little about them antway.