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Jaws,
How old is your motorhome and what mileage has it done. Are you towing with a 2.3 or 3ltr. It seems odd that a 6 speed box should shed 5th gear unless you have dumped some oil or it overheated.
 
I know a man who lives in Benidorm but comes over here regulary with a high cube transit and large trailer, might be of good use
 
Bloody hell,that's too much bad luck in one trip,still they say trouble comes in three's let's just hope you have had your share for a long time to come,chin up!!
 
rolandrat said:
Jaws,
How old is your motorhome and what mileage has it done. Are you towing with a 2.3 or 3ltr. It seems odd that a 6 speed box should shed 5th gear unless you have dumped some oil or it overheated.
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Its a 2.3 with 30k miles on it.. Not a happy bunny to say the least !!
My man who is doing it for me ( I REALLY hate working on cars and the like nowadays... I stick to bikes as they are just SOOOO much easier !! ) dived under it this afternoon and stuck a widget in the filler.. Widget came out covered in oil ( and some interesting shiny stuff :-( )


oldmanriver said:
I know a man who lives in Benidorm but comes over here regulary with a high cube transit and large trailer, might be of good use
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Appreciate the thought bu have now managed to borrow a car from number two daughter so Woman and I will make the slog back up next week

Baldeagle7470 said:
Bloody hell,that's too much bad luck in one trip,still they say trouble comes in three's let's just hope you have had your share for a long time to come,chin up!!
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Mate.. that aint the half of it..

Fridge failed to work on gas on the way down ( it lit ok, but simply did not get cold .. Gotta speak to Thetford asap ) and we lost all the freezer grub Woman had packed

Second day in Zahora site workers come along to hack off some branches that hag the dread caterpillars on them..
One branch came down and punched a hole in the awning..

Lit the heater one morning ( about 5C outside and blowing a hooly ) About a minute later massive BANG ! .. The heater had 'back fired ' so violently it actually blew the vent cap on the roof about 20 feet in to the air ( according to an eye witness ) Fortunate;y that was easily refitted and no other damage was done .. Took the fire apart and all was in perfect condition ( thank gawd !!!!!!!! )

The boiler dump valve started leaking ( see other thread ),

We got snapped doing 48 in a 40 ( poring rain 40 limit in the middle of nowhere,, middle of the night.. you get the picture ... They certainly did !

Front left hand coil spring on the Smartie snapped going over the sodding terrible 'roads' on the camp site.. Made such a bang I thought I had been shot at !

Things were happening almost daily.. far too many to remember !

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Really feel for you both John, hope you get it all sorted soon so you can be out in your motorhome again
 
The trip from Hell. You have my commiserations. :cry:
 
It is not getting better at the moment..
The only gearbox available seems to be if I remove mine and take it to Liverpool where they will rebuild it
More news as and when !
 
I have no idea what I am talking about but was the engine in standard form or had it ever been tuned or chipped.

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Absolutely standard Buttons
In fact I wish I had left the tuning box in place ( removed it before leaving the UK as I am still testing it ) .. I would have got a lot better MPG ( well .. an average so far of 1.5 mpg extra but I am testing it in a very 'soft' mode at the moment.. )
 
Jaws said:
Absolutely standard Buttons
In fact I wish I had left the tuning box in place ( removed it before leaving the UK as I am still testing it ) .. I would have got a lot better MPG ( well .. an average so far of 1.5 mpg extra but I am testing it in a very 'soft' mode at the moment.. )
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Thanks Jaws, just wondered as using more power with max loading could put additional stress an gear bearings etc. I'm no expert just looking for a reason for a gearbox to destroy itself after just 30k miles.(y)
 
They actually use the identical box on the 3 litre version that has considerably more oomph to it than our titchy 2.3 Buttons, so even if the thing was chipped to the max it still would have been less than other applications it is used on ...
As we have had the van less than a year I might well see if the dealer will at least pay something towards the cost ( though I really doubt it )
 
Jaws said:
They actually use the identical box on the 3 litre version that has considerably more oomph to it than our titchy 2.3 Buttons, so even if the thing was chipped to the max it still would have been less than other applications it is used on ...
As we have had the van less than a year I might well see if the dealer will at least pay something towards the cost ( though I really doubt it )
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Sounds logical.... I am sure you have already googled for any similar problems with the 6 speed box. One off's are less likely than they used to be so the chances are that you wont be alone.
 
theres a few reconditioned boxes on ebay
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New gearbox should be here late Friday and its booked in to be replaced on Monday..
If that comes off it will mean the motorhome will be back on the road before the bloody trailer !!
 
TheBig1 said:
theres a few reconditioned boxes on ebay
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Yesssss... They also offered to collect the van, replace the gearbox and get it back to me within 3 days !
So I made a few enquiries in the trade.. Have gone with another option ;)
 
My old dad, god rest his soul, once said to me "Life is an experience, you just need to see how many you can get through"

I think Owls were named after my dad!
 
My old man always said life is a terminal disease !
 
Usually the 6 speed gearbox is very robust but I wonder if it was one that had been modified around the time of Juddergate by a Fiat main agent. If it had been worked on by a not so skilled fitter then it could have been on borrowed time. Is there any way you can get some previous history from a Fiat agent off the computer?

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Jaws said:
Its a 2.3 with 30k miles on it.. Not a happy bunny to say the least !!
My man who is doing it for me ( I REALLY hate working on cars and the like nowadays... I stick to bikes as they are just SOOOO much easier !! ) dived under it this afternoon and stuck a widget in the filler.. Widget came out covered in oil ( and some interesting shiny stuff :-( )




Appreciate the thought bu have now managed to borrow a car from number two daughter so Woman and I will make the slog back up next week



Mate.. that aint the half of it..

Fridge failed to work on gas on the way down ( it lit ok, but simply did not get cold .. Gotta speak to Thetford asap ) and we lost all the freezer grub Woman had packed

Second day in Zahora site workers come along to hack off some branches that hag the dread caterpillars on them..
One branch came down and punched a hole in the awning..

Lit the heater one morning ( about 5C outside and blowing a hooly ) About a minute later massive BANG ! .. The heater had 'back fired ' so violently it actually blew the vent cap on the roof about 20 feet in to the air ( according to an eye witness ) Fortunate;y that was easily refitted and no other damage was done .. Took the fire apart and all was in perfect condition ( thank gawd !!!!!!!! )

The boiler dump valve started leaking ( see other thread ),

We got snapped doing 48 in a 40 ( poring rain 40 limit in the middle of nowhere,, middle of the night.. you get the picture ... They certainly did !

Front left hand coil spring on the Smartie snapped going over the sodding terrible 'roads' on the camp site.. Made such a bang I thought I had been shot at !

Things were happening almost daily.. far too many to remember !
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Criky John, how many mirrors did you break? Hope it's not infectious don't want it spreading to other members.
Good luck with getting everything sorted.
 
Jaws said:
Its a 2.3 with 30k miles on it.. Not a happy bunny to say the least !!
My man who is doing it for me ( I REALLY hate working on cars and the like nowadays... I stick to bikes as they are just SOOOO much easier !! ) dived under it this afternoon and stuck a widget in the filler.. Widget came out covered in oil ( and some interesting shiny stuff :-( )




Appreciate the thought bu have now managed to borrow a car from number two daughter so Woman and I will make the slog back up next week



Mate.. that aint the half of it..

Fridge failed to work on gas on the way down ( it lit ok, but simply did not get cold .. Gotta speak to Thetford asap ) and we lost all the freezer grub Woman had packed

Second day in Zahora site workers come along to hack off some branches that hag the dread caterpillars on them..
One branch came down and punched a hole in the awning..

Lit the heater one morning ( about 5C outside and blowing a hooly ) About a minute later massive BANG ! .. The heater had 'back fired ' so violently it actually blew the vent cap on the roof about 20 feet in to the air ( according to an eye witness ) Fortunate;y that was easily refitted and no other damage was done .. Took the fire apart and all was in perfect condition ( thank gawd !!!!!!!! )

The boiler dump valve started leaking ( see other thread ),

We got snapped doing 48 in a 40 ( poring rain 40 limit in the middle of nowhere,, middle of the night.. you get the picture ... They certainly did !

Front left hand coil spring on the Smartie snapped going over the sodding terrible 'roads' on the camp site.. Made such a bang I thought I had been shot at !

Things were happening almost daily.. far too many to remember !
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But apart from that mate, you had a great time :)
 
rolandrat said:
Usually the 6 speed gearbox is very robust but I wonder if it was one that had been modified around the time of Juddergate by a Fiat main agent. If it had been worked on by a not so skilled fitter then it could have been on borrowed time. Is there any way you can get some previous history from a Fiat agent off the computer?
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All original Fiat seals and paint blobs untouched. Gonna wait until it is on the floor and do an inspection myself .. Sad thing is, a few years ago I would have reconn'd the box my self.. The Fiat box's are lovely to work on.. A complete set of bearings, slipper rings etc costs about £650 and can be rebuilt in a day with ease..

nowadays.. nahhhhh.. Cannot be doing with crawling around in the dirt any more.
Bikes.. easy.. Up on the ramp and job done !
 
Jaws said:
All original Fiat seals and paint blobs untouched. Gonna wait until it is on the floor and do an inspection myself .. Sad thing is, a few years ago I would have reconn'd the box my self.. The Fiat box's are lovely to work on.. A complete set of bearings, slipper rings etc costs about £650 and can be rebuilt in a day with ease..

nowadays.. nahhhhh.. Cannot be doing with crawling around in the dirt any more.
Bikes.. easy.. Up on the ramp and job done !
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What number is that on your Lazy Thread:D

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Dunno .. cant be bothered to look !
 
Jaws said:
Its a 2.3 with 30k miles on it.. Not a happy bunny to say the least !!
My man who is doing it for me ( I REALLY hate working on cars and the like nowadays... I stick to bikes as they are just SOOOO much easier !! ) dived under it this afternoon and stuck a widget in the filler.. Widget came out covered in oil ( and some interesting shiny stuff :-( )




Appreciate the thought bu have now managed to borrow a car from number two daughter so Woman and I will make the slog back up next week



Mate.. that aint the half of it..

Fridge failed to work on gas on the way down ( it lit ok, but simply did not get cold .. Gotta speak to Thetford asap ) and we lost all the freezer grub Woman had packed

Second day in Zahora site workers come along to hack off some branches that hag the dread caterpillars on them..
One branch came down and punched a hole in the awning..

Lit the heater one morning ( about 5C outside and blowing a hooly ) About a minute later massive BANG ! .. The heater had 'back fired ' so violently it actually blew the vent cap on the roof about 20 feet in to the air ( according to an eye witness ) Fortunate;y that was easily refitted and no other damage was done .. Took the fire apart and all was in perfect condition ( thank gawd !!!!!!!! )

The boiler dump valve started leaking ( see other thread ),

We got snapped doing 48 in a 40 ( poring rain 40 limit in the middle of nowhere,, middle of the night.. you get the picture ... They certainly did !

Front left hand coil spring on the Smartie snapped going over the sodding terrible 'roads' on the camp site.. Made such a bang I thought I had been shot at !

Things were happening almost daily.. far too many to remember !
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I have never heard of so much bad luck. Did you buy the motorhome from a man with a curley wig, big trousers and living in a big top because he bought a car once where things kept falling off.
 
I know mate.. But I am starting to feel sorry for the poor van ! It seems everything I touch or have anything to do with just lately is destroyed or damaged in some way. The van is just one more example :-(
 
Jaws said:
I know mate.. But I am starting to feel sorry for the poor van ! It seems everything I touch or have anything to do with just lately is destroyed or damaged in some way. The van is just one more example :-(
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Your not on your mate!! I bet I'm the only one that's broke me new Dash Cam!!
Check out my Signature :(
 
Jaws said:
a few years ago I would have reconn'd the box my self
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What about the cracked casing ?

If that is doable you could recon it at your leisure and sell it as such.

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