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    Thread: Spare key programming ?
Post: Spare key programming ?

My ignition key has no fancy buttons on it but obviously has some kind of chip inside. I need a spare cutting and programmed just incase I lose it. Any ideas on cost and availability ? Does it need co...
Martinez M49 Berlingo 1 3,786 10-07-2025, 11:12 AM
    Thread: 2.0 hdi clutch
Post: RE: 2.0 hdi clutch

Just to update the clutch issue. Discovered it wasn’t the ball type clutch mechanism, it’s a rod with a fork on it. This actually turned into a bit of a nightmare. The clutch sent to me was wrong one,...
Martinez M49 Berlingo 7 2,333 01-07-2025, 08:42 PM
    Thread: 2.0 hdi clutch
Post: 2.0 hdi clutch

My clutch has started slipping, and tbh I really don’t fancy crawling around on the driveway fixing it. Local garage quoted me nearly £600. As I don’t really need a solid gold one, I thought I’d ask f...
Martinez M49 Berlingo 7 2,333 13-04-2025, 01:11 AM
    Thread: Strange noise ?
Post: RE: Strange noise ?

Replaced both drive shafts last year. Bought from place in Birmingham and delivered next morning. Very reasonably priced too so it worth trying to rebuild them. No more strange noises or clicking and ...
Martinez M49 Berlingo 3 1,956 13-04-2025, 12:57 AM
    Thread: Strange noise ?
Post: RE: Strange noise ?

After driving van back from MOT I can hear definite clicking. So CV joint I think
Martinez M49 Berlingo 3 1,956 13-08-2024, 11:13 PM
    Thread: Strange noise ?
Post: Strange noise ?

My 2001 2.0 hdi has always had a strange noise on left hand side. Sounds like the gearbox. Not the usual knock or click of a CV joint, but it may be. I’ve no idea.  Having said that, whilst searching ...
Martinez M49 Berlingo 3 1,956 09-08-2024, 06:08 PM
    Thread: Torsion bars
Post: RE: Torsion bars

(07-08-2024, 12:23 PM)evdama Wrote:  There's torsion bar content  from the earlier years of this forum Iirc it can be difficult/impossible to remove the bars if they have been in there a good wh...
Martinez M49 Berlingo 3 1,868 07-08-2024, 06:35 PM
    Thread: Torsion bars
Post: RE: Torsion bars

After watching numerous YouTube videos, a Russian guy measured 260mm between bump stop points on chassis and trailing arms. I’ll have to confirm this myself today if it stays dry. Any tips on removin...
Martinez M49 Berlingo 3 1,868 07-08-2024, 11:53 AM
    Thread: Torsion bars
Post: Torsion bars

Anyone got info on torsion bar specs for 2001 2.0hdi ? When I bought the van (Nu Venture Surf Motorhome) the suspension was very low at rear. In fact the wheels were rubbing on the wheel arches.  I fi...
Martinez M49 Berlingo 3 1,868 04-08-2024, 04:45 PM
    Thread: brake master cylinder
Post: RE: brake master cylinder

Hi BigVtwin99, might have to replace my master cylinder as I’m loosing fluid somewhere and think it might be going into the servo. It’s a 2001 2.0hdi so should be same as yours. Any tips you can share...
Martinez M49 Berlingo 8 1,647 31-05-2024, 09:32 AM
    Thread: Brake fluid loss
Post: RE: Brake fluid loss

Hi all. Yes it’s copper nickel I’ll be using. I’ve heard about master cylinder leaks into servo unit so it’s something I’ll check for. I’ve got a pro pipe flaring tool somewhere I inherited which you...
Martinez M49 Berlingo 7 1,603 25-12-2023, 11:44 AM
    Thread: Brake fluid loss
Post: Brake fluid loss

My brakes failed a while back whilst going down hill. Bit scary but just managed to stop. I topped up the fluid but by next day it was down again. In fact that’s been the the story ever since. I can’t...
Martinez M49 Berlingo 7 1,603 24-12-2023, 01:59 PM
    Thread: front seats
Post: RE: front seats

(13-04-2023, 06:10 PM)Berlingo2CV Wrote:   (28-08-2022, 08:38 AM)Martinez Wrote:  I junked mine and fitted 2016 seats. Much more comfortable Was it an easy fit? Did you  have to make any mo...
Martinez Campers and Conversions 13 9,364 13-04-2023, 11:00 PM
    Thread: Stereo placement
Post: RE: Stereo placement

My van had this complex cd based satnav in the lower slot. When I took it all out I discovered that all the wiring for radio reaches both places so the choice is yours tbh. I’ve put mine in the top as...
Martinez M49 Berlingo 5 1,638 11-12-2022, 11:22 AM
    Thread: 2001 towbar wanted
Post: RE: 2001 towbar wanted

I got a couple of PMs re this, I suspected they were a scam Cheers Zion
Martinez Wanted To Buy/Trade 7 1,804 11-12-2022, 11:15 AM
    Thread: 2001 towbar wanted
Post: RE: 2001 towbar wanted

I got one off eBay for £65 delivered
Martinez Wanted To Buy/Trade 7 1,804 20-09-2022, 08:29 PM
    Thread: 2001 towbar wanted
Post: RE: 2001 towbar wanted

Well, you could, but think he’s in USA ?
Martinez Wanted To Buy/Trade 7 1,804 20-09-2022, 08:29 PM
    Thread: 2001 towbar wanted
Post: RE: 2001 towbar wanted

Sorry, I should have said I got one now thanks
Martinez Wanted To Buy/Trade 7 1,804 19-09-2022, 07:19 AM
    Thread: Daddies Sauce
Post: RE: Daddies Sauce

No sign of the sauce off Fleabay, but noticed he’s updated the price to over £8. I’m expecting a no show followed by a refund. 1.3Kg of goods posted out for £1 looking more like a listing error. Any...
Martinez Drivers Café 5 2,145 03-09-2022, 10:24 AM
    Thread: Poor brakes
Post: RE: Poor brakes

(30-08-2022, 11:56 AM)cancunia Wrote:  If the brake pedal goes down more easily while the engine is running, chances are that your servo is working. There's a thing with diesels known as 'brake ...
Martinez M49 Berlingo 18 3,611 30-08-2022, 12:15 PM