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Thread: 1.6hdi or 2.0hdi? I want a new Berlingo, replacing my 1.9D
Post: 1.6hdi or 2.0hdi? I want a new Berlingo, replacing...
Hi chaps.
I've had a mk2 with a 1.9D engine for a few years now.
We love the car, it's super practical.
However, there are some minor electrical issues, she's super high mileage (180,000) the controls... |
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Handmade Matt2 |
General Chat
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14-05-2014, 08:20 AM |
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Thread: Highest milage on a mk3
Post: RE: Highest milage on a mk3
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Handmade Matt2 |
B9 Second Generation
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19-02-2014, 10:06 AM |
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Thread: 03 1.9D DW8 No charge after fuel pump replacement.
Post: RE: 03 1.9D DW8 No charge after fuel pump replacem...
Ta da!
Fixed.
On second inspection I discovered that the main lead from the alternator was hanging on by one corroded thread! It must have been on it's way out all this time and just got knocked when... |
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Handmade Matt2 |
M59 Berlingo
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19-02-2014, 10:05 AM |
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Thread: 03 1.9D DW8 No charge after fuel pump replacement.
Post: 03 1.9D DW8 No charge after fuel pump replacement.
Having run the car on bio diesel for 18months the fuel pump developed a leak.
It leaked all over the cam and aux belt and probably the alternator as well.
The pump's now been replaced with a used it... |
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Handmade Matt2 |
M59 Berlingo
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18-02-2014, 12:35 PM |
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Thread: Is bio diesel disolving my fuel tank!?
Post: RE: Is bio diesel disolving my fuel tank!?
So. Outside the shops today the car started to pump fuel all over the floor. The lads in the local garage opposite put it up on a lift for me and said it was coming out all around the fuel pump. they ... |
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Handmade Matt2 |
M59 Berlingo
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09-01-2014, 06:17 PM |
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Thread: Is bio diesel disolving my fuel tank!?
Post: Is bio diesel disolving my fuel tank!?
We've been using virtually 100% bio diesel in our 1.9D for over a year now.
It's made professionally from waste veg oil.
Recently I've been able to smell it around the vehicle.
I investigated and the ... |
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Handmade Matt2 |
M59 Berlingo
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3,562 |
09-01-2014, 10:20 AM |
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Thread: Thinking of swapping my Berlingo. From 1.9D to 2.0HDI
Post: RE: Thinking of swapping my Berlingo. From 1.9D to...
Red diesel is still mineral Diesel, just with die in it, it's nothing like bio. Additionally, it's illegal to use it on the roads. (Unless you do the paperwork and pay the tax on it) |
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Handmade Matt2 |
General Chat
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31-07-2013, 07:21 AM |
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Thread: Thinking of swapping my Berlingo. From 1.9D to 2.0HDI
Post: RE: Thinking of swapping my Berlingo. From 1.9D to...
OK. Thanks for your opinions.
Incidentally, I have run my Mitsubishi L200 pick up truck's 2.5TD on 100% bio for about 1,000miles with no apparent problems.
Maybe I should just live with the heavy ped... |
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Handmade Matt2 |
General Chat
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30-07-2013, 07:17 PM |
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Thread: Thinking of swapping my Berlingo. From 1.9D to 2.0HDI
Post: Thinking of swapping my Berlingo. From 1.9D to 2.0...
Hi. I have a 1.9D with 179,000 miles on the clock.
It very reliable mechanically but it has some electric faults and I want to change it for a new car.
The horn doesn't work, so I've wired a doorbell ... |
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Handmade Matt2 |
General Chat
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29-07-2013, 09:50 PM |
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Thread: Lumpy cold starting.
Post: RE: Lumpy cold starting.
Thanks guys. I had a quick look and I think I've identified the glow plugs. There's wire's going to all four connected with a nut which I guess I remove first. Then I extract the glow plugs with a lon... |
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Handmade Matt2 |
M59 Berlingo
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21-03-2013, 06:18 PM |
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Thread: Lumpy cold starting.
Post: Lumpy cold starting.
Hi everyone. I've forgotten my password again and the email recovery wasn't recognising my email address?! Sorry.
So here, Handmade Matt2.
The Berlingo's great. I've been running it with great result... |
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M59 Berlingo
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20-03-2013, 01:18 PM |