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    Thread: Breaking parts 2001 mk1 1.9d
Post: RE: Breaking parts 2001 mk1 1.9d

Sorry everyone the car have been scrapped this morning before i saw the latest post on here. Thanks[/align]
Ricbob123 Parts For Sale 10 7,312 17-05-2014, 11:30 AM
    Thread: Breaking parts 2001 mk1 1.9d
Post: RE: Breaking parts 2001 mk1 1.9d

(02-05-2014, 04:22 PM)chronyx Wrote:  What's the reason for scrapping? General break down of bits and bobs reversing light switch dead air leak in fuel filter housing breaks rubbing exhaust mani...
Ricbob123 Parts For Sale 10 7,312 04-05-2014, 01:15 PM
    Thread: Breaking parts 2001 mk1 1.9d
Post: RE: Breaking parts 2001 mk1 1.9d

No towbar sorry
Ricbob123 Parts For Sale 10 7,312 22-04-2014, 05:06 PM
    Thread: Breaking parts 2001 mk1 1.9d
Post: Breaking parts 2001 mk1 1.9d

Hello all My 2001 1.9d berlingo will soon be off to the scrap yard so though i would give opportunity for you all to grab some cheap parts while you can. The car will be in daily use for the next co...
Ricbob123 Parts For Sale 10 7,312 15-04-2014, 04:45 PM
    Thread: keeping it in the family
Post: keeping it in the family

So i love my 'lingo even if it is a old battered Mk1 1.9d. but i thinking of changing come summer and have been looking at a Xsara Picasso 2.0HDI. The reasons for are that i rarely use the space in th...
Ricbob123 General Chat 2 2,252 15-02-2014, 08:40 AM
    Thread: What to check before long journeys
Post: RE: What to check before long journeys

Basic running stuff i would say ie are the brakes ok, all light bulbs working, washer fluid, battery charged, fuel and air filter ok? And then you could look at some winter specific things eg spade a...
Ricbob123 Introductions 21 12,419 21-01-2014, 05:40 PM
    Thread: Is bio diesel disolving my fuel tank!?
Post: RE: Is bio diesel disolving my fuel tank!?

Just to wrap the plastic tank and bio issues up, most cars now have plastic tanks particularly the French brands and land rover line as well amongst others. No issues have ever been mentioned so i thi...
Ricbob123 M59 Berlingo 5 4,379 11-01-2014, 09:37 AM
    Thread: Is bio diesel disolving my fuel tank!?
Post: RE: Is bio diesel disolving my fuel tank!?

Iv done about 12,000 miles on B100 with no adverse affects, I should think it wont damage the tank as bio only has a problem with natural rubber. most synthetic rubbers and plastics are fine. I'll ask...
Ricbob123 M59 Berlingo 5 4,379 09-01-2014, 06:04 PM
    Thread: Reversing light switch help
Post: RE: Reversing light switch help

(05-12-2013, 07:54 PM)ffrenchie Wrote:  I wouldn't bother unless you reverse a lot in the dark, it's not a requirement to have a reversing light for the MOT test in UK. Interesting i just assume...
Ricbob123 M49 Berlingo 6 5,487 05-12-2013, 08:12 PM
    Thread: Reversing light switch help
Post: Reversing light switch help

Hi can anyone help me with my reversing light switch? I have found the switch to be faulty and have purchased the correct replacement part. only problem is it looks impossible to replace! The Hayne...
Ricbob123 M49 Berlingo 6 5,487 05-12-2013, 03:59 PM
    Thread: rocker gasket
Post: RE: rocker gasket

Guess what ive been doing for the last 1.5h?! thats right redoing my rocker. I replaced mine with a new gasket about 2months ago, it was a massive pain to fit due to its shape, i got some advice abou...
Ricbob123 M59 Berlingo 14 10,467 27-02-2013, 05:27 PM
    Thread: egr and intake cleaning
Post: RE: egr and intake cleaning

(21-01-2013, 10:17 AM)corkgsxr Wrote:  how long did it take to get the intake off. looks to be alot of bits attached to it By intake i mean the plastic part on top, its not to difficult to take ...
Ricbob123 M59 Berlingo 11 10,788 21-01-2013, 05:17 PM
    Thread: egr and intake cleaning
Post: RE: egr and intake cleaning

When i blanked my egr i took it and the intake manifold off, the build up of sludge was shocking! I tried carb cleaner etc but in the end the petrol and an old tooth brush worked the best.
Ricbob123 M59 Berlingo 11 10,788 21-01-2013, 10:12 AM
    Thread: Fuel Filter Replacement
Post: RE: Fuel Filter Replacement

[/quote] Always better to start a new one. Scrappy or dealer seems the obvious alternative Its perfectly safe to drive around until it falls off! Then you'll be stranded and cause accidents as bikes...
Ricbob123 B9 Second Generation 10 8,519 15-01-2013, 03:32 PM
    Thread: Fuel Filter Replacement
Post: RE: Fuel Filter Replacement

Not to hi jack a thread but....... Ive got a 1.9d, I went to change my fuel filter this morning and snapped the retaining clip on the filter housing! Anyone know where i can get another (have checke...
Ricbob123 B9 Second Generation 10 8,519 15-01-2013, 03:10 PM
    Thread: wont start
Post: RE: wont start

Have you tried to bump start it? i have a problem with my starter at the mo, sometimes it just wont crank and i have to bump it. i think its the bushes on the motor and i'll be getting a new one when ...
Ricbob123 M49 Berlingo 7 6,488 11-01-2013, 03:20 PM
    Thread: Another camp bed
Post: Another camp bed

Off on a training course next week for 3 days, would like to cut down on travelling to and from (100ish mile round trip) so have quickly made a camp bed out of some chip board i next door were throwin...
Ricbob123 Tuning and Styling 8 6,968 03-01-2013, 02:48 PM
    Thread: Starter Motor
Post: RE: Starter Motor

(02-01-2013, 05:38 PM)Landmark Wrote:  Hi RicBob, With the headlights on try starting it. If there is no dimming of the lights then no power is getting to the starter motor. Make sure all connec...
Ricbob123 M49 Berlingo 7 6,896 02-01-2013, 06:01 PM
    Thread: Starter Motor
Post: Starter Motor

Having some intermittent problems with my starter motor. as soon as its dry and i get a chance ill have a look at all the connectors but for now can anyone tell me if it was the solenoid would i still...
Ricbob123 M49 Berlingo 7 6,896 02-01-2013, 02:47 PM
    Thread: electrical problem - non start
Post: RE: electrical problem - non start

Check your fuel cut off switch in the engine bay. red switch left hand side on my MK1 1.9d. My front springs broke and the shock of it made the car think it was in a accident. when i came to start th...
Ricbob123 M59 Berlingo 5 5,513 22-12-2012, 05:37 PM