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Title: Vivaro van
Post by: nemo on 02 February 2016, 10:31:47
Just thought I would let anyone with one know that my 06 model decided to catch fire outside my house yesterday. Damage confined to BCM and loom but could have been worse if I had not been in. The BCM is situated under the steering wheel and controls indicators,alarm and immobiliser so if you are having trouble with any of these it might be prudent to check said BCM
Title: Re: Vivaro van
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 February 2016, 04:04:47
Oh the joys of a Renault, still its doing well having made it to close on 10 years old without the donk going.

Still, if it was a transit it would be rotten, eaten a DMF and lunched a fuel pump by now  ;D :y
Title: Re: Vivaro van
Post by: TheBoy on 03 February 2016, 17:21:41
Still, if it was a transit it would be rotten, eaten a DMF and lunched a fuel pump by now  ;D :y
I'd still have the tranny over the Vauxhall French shite.  Our modern trannies seem quite robust TBH, unlike the Vivaros.

I miss my old (1992) tranny I used to have for work, brilliant little thing, and despite its (always fully laden, and then some) weight and poultry 70bhp, went well. In fact, far better than a 2002 Zafira DTi ;D
Title: Re: Vivaro van
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 February 2016, 17:23:29
Still, if it was a transit it would be rotten, eaten a DMF and lunched a fuel pump by now  ;D :y
I'd still have the tranny over the Vauxhall French shite.  Our modern trannies seem quite robust TBH, unlike the Vivaros.

I miss my old (1992) tranny I used to have for work, brilliant little thing, and despite its (always fully laden, and then some) weight and poultry 70bhp, went well. In fact, far better than a 2002 Zafira DTi ;D

I'm surprised it moved at all. ;)
Title: Re: Vivaro van
Post by: aaronjb on 03 February 2016, 17:41:39
Still, if it was a transit it would be rotten, eaten a DMF and lunched a fuel pump by now  ;D :y
I'd still have the tranny over the Vauxhall French shite.  Our modern trannies seem quite robust TBH, unlike the Vivaros.

I miss my old (1992) tranny I used to have for work, brilliant little thing, and despite its (always fully laden, and then some) weight and poultry 70bhp, went well. In fact, far better than a 2002 Zafira DTi ;D

 ;D ;D ;D 70 screaming chickens?

(cough, paltry, cough)
Title: Re: Vivaro van
Post by: STEMO on 03 February 2016, 17:42:35
Still, if it was a transit it would be rotten, eaten a DMF and lunched a fuel pump by now  ;D :y
I'd still have the tranny over the Vauxhall French shite.  Our modern trannies seem quite robust TBH, unlike the Vivaros.

I miss my old (1992) tranny I used to have for work, brilliant little thing, and despite its (always fully laden, and then some) weight and poultry 70bhp, went well. In fact, far better than a 2002 Zafira DTi ;D

I'm surprised it moved at all. ;)
It's not the ponies that count, it's the torques.
Title: Re: Vivaro van
Post by: TheBoy on 03 February 2016, 17:44:18
Still, if it was a transit it would be rotten, eaten a DMF and lunched a fuel pump by now  ;D :y
I'd still have the tranny over the Vauxhall French shite.  Our modern trannies seem quite robust TBH, unlike the Vivaros.

I miss my old (1992) tranny I used to have for work, brilliant little thing, and despite its (always fully laden, and then some) weight and poultry 70bhp, went well. In fact, far better than a 2002 Zafira DTi ;D

 ;D ;D ;D 70 screaming chickens?

(cough, paltry, cough)
f' 'cough...
Title: Re: Vivaro van
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 February 2016, 17:56:03
Still, if it was a transit it would be rotten, eaten a DMF and lunched a fuel pump by now  ;D :y
I'd still have the tranny over the Vauxhall French shite.  Our modern trannies seem quite robust TBH, unlike the Vivaros.

I miss my old (1992) tranny I used to have for work, brilliant little thing, and despite its (always fully laden, and then some) weight and poultry 70bhp, went well. In fact, far better than a 2002 Zafira DTi ;D

I'm surprised it moved at all. ;)
It's not the ponies that count, it's the torques.

....and it will need plenty.

TB can hardly be described as svelte or lithe. :)
Title: Re: Vivaro van
Post by: STEMO on 03 February 2016, 18:02:23
Still, if it was a transit it would be rotten, eaten a DMF and lunched a fuel pump by now  ;D :y
I'd still have the tranny over the Vauxhall French shite.  Our modern trannies seem quite robust TBH, unlike the Vivaros.

I miss my old (1992) tranny I used to have for work, brilliant little thing, and despite its (always fully laden, and then some) weight and poultry 70bhp, went well. In fact, far better than a 2002 Zafira DTi ;D

I'm surprised it moved at all. ;)
It's not the ponies that count, it's the torques.

....and it will need plenty.

TB can hardly be described as svelte or lithe. :)
You sayin TB is a fat bastid?  ;D
Title: Re: Vivaro van
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 February 2016, 18:19:59
Still, if it was a transit it would be rotten, eaten a DMF and lunched a fuel pump by now  ;D :y
I'd still have the tranny over the Vauxhall French shite.  Our modern trannies seem quite robust TBH, unlike the Vivaros.

I miss my old (1992) tranny I used to have for work, brilliant little thing, and despite its (always fully laden, and then some) weight and poultry 70bhp, went well. In fact, far better than a 2002 Zafira DTi ;D

I'm surprised it moved at all. ;)
It's not the ponies that count, it's the torques.

....and it will need plenty.

TB can hardly be described as svelte or lithe. :)
You sayin TB is a fat bastid?  ;D
Well......now that you mention it. ::) ::) ;)
Title: Re: Vivaro van
Post by: BazaJT on 03 February 2016, 18:34:09
Seen quite a few of the latest shape Transits in a local bodyshop having their front doors adjusted under warranty.Apparently it's a very common problem on them.
Title: Re: Vivaro van
Post by: Nick W on 03 February 2016, 18:51:05
Seen quite a few of the latest shape Transits in a local bodyshop having their front doors adjusted under warranty.Apparently it's a very common problem on them.

At least they don't fall off like Sprinter/LT side doors did! That was one of many problems; self ejecting rear wheels were also very common.