Thinking of buying an Autotrail tag axle on a Fiat 3.0

[whiskyman]

I have had several Autotrails all with the 2.8 engine. Would appreciate any on the reliability of the 3.0 one and if there are any common problems. Also what year did the dreaded clutch judder get resolved.

Cheers Colin

 

[Steve and Denise]

As long as it’s dry you won’t have any major problems with a 3.0 Manuel Fiat a lot less bother than it’s newer replacement both Fiat/ Mercedes

 

[Abacist]

I’ve had 2 3 litre Fiat Mohos, one manual for 5 years and now an auto for the last 4 years. No problems whatsoever, just routine servicing.

 

[Crazylegs]

We have a Hymer with three litre fiat ( iveco) engine mated to a manual gearbox. Whilst I don’t think is as good as our old Merc 2.7 it is however a good strong power plant, we sailed up the Massive Central in October, changing down a gear we pretty much maintained our traveling speed.

 

[Jo662]

I have a 3.0 litre Fiat engine with an auto box,and the only problems I have had is a couple of fuel injectors.

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[Emmit]

From memory??? the clutch judder problem was linked to the introduction of the 2.3 Lt engine, mated with an unsuitably geared gearbox in 2006.

I don't think there were problems with the 3 Lt unit.

 

[Northernraider]

From memory??? the clutch judder problem was linked to the introduction of the 2.3 Lt engine, mated with an unsuitably geared gearbox in 2006.

I don't think there were problems with the 3 Lt unit.

My 3.0l frankia 2008 juddered in reverse

 

[Lenny HB]

Clutch judder was fixed by 2010.
3 Lt known for burning out clutches due to the high torque and the DMF didn't fair too well on them, mainly due to driving style, if treated well they last well.

 

[CazPaul]

Our Iveco 3 litre(March 2005 registered ) still runs lovely, no cat, no dfp, no fancy electronics, no judder.

 

[TCG]

We have the 3 litre, with comfortmatic gear box .. had it for 5 years no problems at all

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[Podney]

Our Iveco 3 litre(March 2005 registered ) still runs lovely, no cat, no dfp, no fancy electronics, no judder.

Sounds like a keeper.

 

[Northernraider]

We have the 3 litre, with comfortmatic gear box .. had it for 5 years no problems at all

Isnt that an automatic?

Hence nae clutch

 

[Lenny HB]

Isnt that an automatic?

Hence nae clutch

Manual gearbox with electric & hydraulic servos to operate uses a standard clutch.

 

[TCG]

Isnt that an automatic?

Hence nae clutch

What Lenny HB said, i think

 

[Northernraider]

Manual gearbox with electric & hydraulic servos to operate uses a standard clutch.

I never knew that . Sounds like a load of potential problems lol

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[Lenny HB]

I never knew that . Sounds like a load of potential problems lol

They are fine when working but when they go wrong no one can fix them.