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    Thread: Rear Light Upgrade
Post: Rear Light Upgrade

I have an 03 Berlingo with the smoked rear lights & was wanting to swap them for the later rear light clusters with clear lenses for a more modern look - Are they a straight swap or are the connec...
brandescot M59 Berlingo 2 2,691 17-08-2013, 10:16 AM
    Thread: 1999 Berlingo 1.9D - Lez Compliant or not?
Post: 1999 Berlingo 1.9D - Lez Compliant or not?

Hi, Can anyone tell me if a T - Reg 1999 Berlino 1.9 Diesel is ok to use in Londons Low Emmission Zone? Some people say yes, some say no it has to be an 02 on Hdi model. The Tfl site isn't much help a...
brandescot M49 Berlingo 9 7,126 08-08-2013, 09:20 PM
    Thread: 2.0Hdi 'Tapping' sound top of engine
Post: RE: 2.0Hdi 'Tapping' sound top of engine

(19-07-2013, 02:15 PM)OlJeffers Wrote:  I'd certainly get it checked just for peace of mind....extraneous engine noises can indicate all sorts of problems and you ignore them at your peril. I've...
brandescot M59 Berlingo 4 3,716 19-07-2013, 04:08 PM
    Thread: 2.0Hdi 'Tapping' sound top of engine
Post: 2.0Hdi 'Tapping' sound top of engine

I've noticed an audible 'tapping' sound which increases with engine revs on my 2003 Hdi .... It sounds like either a stuck hydraulic lifter or even maybe injector noise but there is no loss of power o...
brandescot M59 Berlingo 4 3,716 05-07-2013, 02:09 PM
    Thread: Correct Tyres?
Post: RE: Correct Tyres?

Well to close this topic I spoke to my Insurers this morning (They look after my business/ public liability insurance too so are really happy to talk about my policies in depth) and they told me 'cato...
brandescot Solved 42 31,470 26-03-2013, 12:50 PM
    Thread: Correct Tyres?
Post: RE: Correct Tyres?

(25-03-2013, 08:58 PM)terryd999 Wrote:  I had same thing with web sites saying they should be 15" but are 14" in fact, was told by tyre centre that insurance would play up if correct loading for...
brandescot Solved 42 31,470 25-03-2013, 09:13 PM
    Thread: Correct Tyres?
Post: RE: Correct Tyres?

(25-03-2013, 08:48 PM)j90xxx Wrote:  The correct load rating is 88/90 as stated on the sticker between drivers door hinges. But.... Mine had one previous owner (a leasing company) and came to me...
brandescot Solved 42 31,470 25-03-2013, 08:57 PM
    Thread: Correct Tyres?
Post: RE: Correct Tyres?

well I have got my 'new' van today - a 2003 Berlingo 800 Hdi & true to form, the tyres are knackered ! At the moment it is sat on 175/65 R14 with a load and speed rating of 82T. Before I go down t...
brandescot Solved 42 31,470 25-03-2013, 07:57 PM
    Thread: 1.9 DW8 Fuel Consumption
Post: RE: 1.9 DW8 Fuel Consumption

Thanks chaps, I think the works van must've had something wrong with it to only be returning low 30's - Just got to find a decent 1.9 van now ! I would love another hdi as they are so much more flexib...
brandescot General Chat 43 43,710 24-02-2013, 10:45 AM
    Thread: 1.9 DW8 Fuel Consumption
Post: 1.9 DW8 Fuel Consumption

I am looking to buy a MK1 Berlingo for work - In the past I have had a 2.0hdi that averaged 44mpg (Combined) and a pre facelift MK1 1.9 on an X reg that worked out about the same but my last place of ...
brandescot General Chat 43 43,710 23-02-2013, 06:46 PM
    Thread: Correct Tyres?
Post: Correct Tyres?

I will be buying a Berlingo van for work shortly - quick question regards tyres: Do I NEED to fit the commercial tyres © or can I legally use normal car type tyres? Car tyres are obviously cheape...
brandescot Solved 42 31,470 23-02-2013, 06:36 PM