Hiya,
We have embarked on our first low-cost campervan adventure and have failed at the first hurdle! I chose the van because it was unusual & cheap, spent some time sorting out the messed up interior & cushions, fixed a few things, particularly the very squeally fanbelt & set off on our first proper trip.
About 80 miles from home she expired. The previous owner had failed to tell us that the temperature gauge wasn't working so we had no warning. By the time the AA diagnosed the water system was pressurised, hose blown off the rad, water pump seized and head gasket blown. There was worse. The cylinder head is cracked beyond repair.
Its a 1992 Fiat Ducato 14, 1900cc turbo diesel, Murvi conversion. I need a Fiat 280 A1.000 engine. I have found a head in Germany but am a bit stumped how to get it . The garage & I have been scouring ebay for 3 weeks. The casting no. is 5990529 S8VM-CU
I've searched & searched to no avail. Any help much appreciated! Some might say we should scrap her but I've fallen in love with the mad Murvi styling & the layout is just right for us. Here she is;
We have embarked on our first low-cost campervan adventure and have failed at the first hurdle! I chose the van because it was unusual & cheap, spent some time sorting out the messed up interior & cushions, fixed a few things, particularly the very squeally fanbelt & set off on our first proper trip.
About 80 miles from home she expired. The previous owner had failed to tell us that the temperature gauge wasn't working so we had no warning. By the time the AA diagnosed the water system was pressurised, hose blown off the rad, water pump seized and head gasket blown. There was worse. The cylinder head is cracked beyond repair.
Its a 1992 Fiat Ducato 14, 1900cc turbo diesel, Murvi conversion. I need a Fiat 280 A1.000 engine. I have found a head in Germany but am a bit stumped how to get it . The garage & I have been scouring ebay for 3 weeks. The casting no. is 5990529 S8VM-CU
I've searched & searched to no avail. Any help much appreciated! Some might say we should scrap her but I've fallen in love with the mad Murvi styling & the layout is just right for us. Here she is;