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Hi Dave & jenny

Well matey I think it has to be said and I hate to be the one to say it but, if it was mine I would rid myself of your transit woes and accept the offer you have on your Tranny, that York engine always was a load of Cr-p even when relatively young,I would hate to think I was relying on a 25 year old one. I hope you find some way of getting back to your camping and sincerely hope your health improves, worrying about your camper won't be helping either. I hope my post is not upsetting to you and sorry to be so blunt.

Regards and best wishes.   Tone

Hi there. A better idea maybe would be to convert it to a later engine ie the 2.5di or even simpler a 2.0 petrol. BillyBun and others are well up on this subject.

I am sure for less than £500 it could be easily acheived rather than sell a good vehicle, as the mechanicals are the least of your worries on a 25 yr old van, as compared to  rust and rotten wood which are more of a concern and would more likely be the end of such a vehicle.

Simon.

Hi dave,

wouldnt bother with another head as the chances are the bottom end may be shot, would suggest looking in scrappies as from memory (used to be techy with Ford) all RWD tranny's use the same engine mounts and backplate.. Would be looking for  diesel from up to the new transit as the duratorque lump has a load of complicated electronics. Anything up to about 2000 year

do disrespect to Simon but wouldnt dream of putting in a petrol, far too much work re electrics plus fuel system work

hi dave and jenny.......................how about this then,..........a early 2.5 di engine from a 1986,round table father christmas sleigh,only came out few times a year,low low mileage,.....your 2.4 starter,alternator exhaust,gearbox,clutch,etc will bolt right on,fuel lines to.............engine has new timing belt,oil and filter,i took it out of transit mk 2 myself,will fit right in your camper,no need for the ole heater plugs etc,engine does not smoke it is a brilliant runner and pulled the transit it was in at 70 mph no problem.....................cost £100....................................merry christmas from billy in brum.............if you want it you dont have to have it now,when your ready,just let me know if intrested..............take care :-)....................................the smiley faces are not working on my pc,anyone else having the same trouble ?

hi caulky (dave) ,i have put an add in on the free adds above,ive put the engine in for 10000 pounds so no one will reply,except if there having a laugh,you can contact me this way safely,...........wishing you all the best billybun in brum......        :-)