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Currently fitting ford galaxy seats so everything you need is in plain view.Sorry about the big pictures,can't seem to resize them.
Just lower the jack and remove towards the front of the van.

Thanks for that Steve.I will do the belt kit next week if the weather is favourable(no garage). There does seem to be plenty of room to work at the water pump,belt ect. Self isolating anyway,so will take my time as I pass my time.
I already bought a Berlingo/Partner Haynes manual that covers the DW8B for torque settings when working on the engine,so good to go.
Having problems getting the correct auxiliary belt for a 1.9D DW8B (no air con) on the bay.Conflicting results when searching.
Anybody changed there's recently and remember the length?

Good to hear the van's sorted and your decision not to drive it was a good call.The only way to know whats wrong is to look at the van.Nothing can be ruled out until then.
Not all CV joints click away merrily for many years.They can deteriorate fast.Nothing should be ignored or assumed.

Yes its all keyboard guesswork,probably not helpful at all.
Only way to find out whats wrong is to actually look at the van.Now that the symptoms are so bad that you are reluctant to drive the van will work in your favour,making it easier to find by rotating the wheels.

Possible inner CV joint at gearbox.

Bikes are in your blood then.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCx2FMtFkqA

Any size of bike is good,it's only when you have ridden a bike you can understand why dogs stick their heads out car windows.
See you's mostly kept to Ireland's west coast on your trip.The ring of Beara on the Beara penninsula is beside the ring of Kerry and has superior scenery,but the roads are on the rough side.some of it single track.From Portrush round the coast to Larne on a clear dry day is as good a run as anywhere in the world.It has been used by us for a long Sunday run for many years.Did it stay dry for you's?.....sorry,shouldn't have asked that question.
Stenna line ferries do a bike deal on sailings from Belfast to Cairnryan.Rider and pillion for £55 return,but you return boat must be within 36 hours of departing.We use it as a one way ticket on sailings to Scotland twice a year in May and September to visit my family in Paisley.If the weather forecast was good we would normally head up the west coast of Scotland for a wee tour(best times of the year for midge and tourist free visits). Unfortunately the cost of accommodation,old age and bad health have put an end to any long distance touring on the bike. We have our memories.

Still have a front wheel for a Katana,

Aye casper,very good.I have read your tin tent escapades.
Scored a 3m x 3m drive away awning for £60 on gumtree.It's no lightweight but will only be used when touring without the caravan.

Thanks for the reply.The caravan only goes to a site in Killybegs about 70 miles away from home.There is only one serious climb,a slow drag through the gap heading towards Donegal town.We will see if it is doable with a bit of experimenting beforehand.The caravan is a relative lightweight at just under 1000kg.
The wee bike is only 160kg,a Moto Guzzi V35 Imola (also needing work).Having trouble getting a V5C for it,and don't want to rip into yet in case I have to take it for inspection.The joys of buying vehicles without a log book
The ramp on the van is no more,due to the fitting of the the tow bar and welding up the rear end.i will still have the ramp area to use for storage inside the van,and a dry spare wheel area.At least I now have a van without the back end cut out of it.
The simplicity of the 1.9D was a main factor for buying along with the windows all round and 70k mileage.
Scouring gumtree has got us a big roof box,roof rack and a drive away awning,so trips here and there with the bike can be looked forward too.