How much are these to buy? It's got 120,000 miles on the clock. 6 berth, an original and tired interior. No major damage, a runner, mot, etc.
General How much for 1997 Ducato?
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Is it hard to DIY fix?
Think of the age.......it is nearly 30years old.
Very often people pop up on forum desperate for a part for an old motor home , the parts are simply not made any more and used parts supply exhausted.
This is especially true for the fiat 1.9 or 1.9td
The Peugeot engine 1.9 or 1.9 td parts very much going the same way.
Lots of the rubber suspension parts/bushings will be way past their best-sourcing those potentially difficult.
Very often people pop up on forum desperate for a part for an old motor home , the parts are simply not made any more and used parts supply exhausted.
This is especially true for the fiat 1.9 or 1.9td
The Peugeot engine 1.9 or 1.9 td parts very much going the same way.
Lots of the rubber suspension parts/bushings will be way past their best-sourcing those potentially difficult.
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Its a 2.5L diesel, but yeah going to leave it alone.
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Its being auctioned tomorrow. So I was looking for a ball park value to see if it was worth being around for the auction. Being at auction it'll be cheaper than a private sale but have something wrong with it. It certainly looks in good nick outwardly.
Hi, I could be quite offended. I own a 1996 1.9td ducato 6 berth m/h and have done so for 17 years. When we bought ours we had sold a house that was surplus to requirements so cash was no problem. We looked all over for 6 months at new and used stock. Eventually, we found our van sat in the corner of a dealers compound looking quite forlorn. The dealer did not want to show us the van as they had been using it themselves. However, he relented and it turned out to be ideal. It was, already, 10 years old. Perfect size for the two of us. I decided to sell my Volvo and use the van as our daily transport. Best decision I could make. Vans need using. They are not designed to be stored for long periods. In 17 years the van has broken down once when the starter motor failed on flat ground away from home and was recovered. You could say I've been lucky but, with a basic knowledge of mechanics, a good garage for jobs I could not handle and a willingness to get stuck in and learn I've saved £1000s. Because something is old and imperfect doesn't make it worthless if you are able to put the effort in. I'm knocking on 71 and falling apart at the seams (if you listen to the doctors) but there is plenty of life left in me. New is not always best as is evidenced on this forum. Don't be put off because something might take a bit (or a lot) of effort. It can be well worth it. All the Best, Ian.
Totally understand what you are saying.....but you bought your van when it was 10 years old and have looked after it, used it. By the way change your cam belt kit now if due -2 or 3 people with 1.9 d have suffered broken belts recently and cannot get parts to repair engine.
The van at auction is 27 years old with totally unknown history......parts for 2.5 did In engine are also getting very hard to find........
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I'd certainly like to buy your motorhome!
I could take a punt on an unknown motorhome if I wanted a potentially big project (maybe one for AndyKRett).
But i probably don't have enough time or luck and may end up with a static home parked on the driveway. Which would no doubt be useful for storing things!
Hi again, Not offended at all, only joking. My advice would be to get yourself a barge pole. A m/h in an auction with no history, bought unseen. Even if it goes for a tenner, you are gonna have to move it almost immediately. Be patient, something suitable and affordable will turn up if you are seriously looking. However , my van is not for sale unless you're offering north of 15k. Even then, the wife would kill me if I flogged it. Lots of Luck, Ian.
Yeah me too . I own a 24 year old , left hook 2.8 tdi . Barely run in at 50k on the clock !
Just rebuilt the power steering , cooling system , timing system , and overhauled many other bits . 6 grands worth , mainly due to poor maintenance and a missing belly pan . Only original part i couldn't find , was a low pressure return hose for the power steering .
Should be good for another 50k now .
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Power Steering! Just turned 71 and still driving mine without. Think of the free upper body exercise. Only joking. I would,however, seriously recommend a thorough rust survey of the Fiat made part of the van,on a lift if possible. Remedial work is far cheaper than cutting out and replacing rusty tin. I had mine done by a garage over one winter. They had it for 6 weeks and worked on it during their downtime. Most of the underside front was replaced and is now as new. I must say, the garage has looked after my van since I bought it, mot.s, repairs etc. I had a very good relationship with the original owner Tim who has now retired. He did most of the welding before selling the business to Steve, his former apprentice, who finished it off. £850. For the work done, I thought this was incredibly cheap. A good relationship with a good, fair minded garage is worth money in the bank. Steve has carried on where Tim left off and is busier than ever. All the Best, Ian.
Oh yeah all the mod cons !
Yep full endorse the rest of the comment . I've been under mine personally , and frankly i'm amazed . Fiat had a particularly bad name for rust at one time , with the Alfasud , and a few others . But my duke is in the main in pretty good condition .
I've not escaped though , i did find rot on the right front main chassis member , right above the bolt on cross member . Didn't find it till i removed the front bumper , which also needed some work .
It was only a small amount , and not visible from underneath , trust me i did check , manytimes . It's actually a typical 230 hot spot , that's why i kept studying the area . Repair was actually quite simple , and is now painted outside and deeply soaked in cavity waxed inside . A mechanic next door but one did the repair , which was seriously handy .
