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[dabhand]

Well , it is a strange old world, and everything happens for a reason..... my van is your old van... MBZ7155

Brilliant, it’s one of the view vehicles I used to fix myself, most of the engine being accessible from inside, rock solid 5 speed box, it loved to cruise at 63 mph, and would go all day at that, don’t know about slow, it could motor if needed, but I wouldn’t recommend going past 70, tyres are a bit skinny for that

 

[Daisy the Van]

I see you are in Staffordshire?? I used to live in Hilderstone...

 

[dabhand]

Hello, she is on a 307 ...non turbo a bit like me...slow and reliable...

Are you sure about that? Very similar but I think she’s on a 310 which was made for the European market, I might be wrong but the U.K. equivalent I think is the 309. At least when I needed specific spare parts that’s what the Mercedes dealers told me, and might be helpful if sourcing parts.

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[dabhand]

I see you are in Staffordshire?? I used to live in Hilderstone...

Not far from me, near Alton Towers.

 

[Snowbird]

The Arnold was a good van, very expensive back in the day and built to customer order. The company was taken over by RMB who sadly have also now gone. Those things were built to last both running gear and body would last a lifetime if serviced correctly. Change the oil and filters at 5000 miles and it will see you out.
It was the predecessor to my old RMB Silver Star built on the Merc 410 chassis.

 

[jongood]

Are you sure about that? Very similar but I think she’s on a 310 which was made for the European market, I might be wrong but the U.K. equivalent I think is the 309. At least when I needed specific spare parts that’s what the Mercedes dealers told me, and might be helpful if sourcing parts.

The 310 was the 2.9 litre 5 cylinder from about 89 ish, the larger engine pre that was called the 309 but I don't think was sold in UK.

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[dabhand]

oh and btw Shocked Fox you might find it beneficial to invest £15 in full membership for access to a huge amount of experience & knowledge... and the ability to ask an infinite number of questions.

 

[dabhand]

The 310 was the 2.9 litre 5 cylinder from about 89 ish, the larger engine pre that was called the 309 but I don't think was sold in UK.

Not quite, 310 added in 1981 according to Wiki, (which of course could be wrong) I was definitely told by Mercedes it was a 310, it was a five cylinder, 5 speed box. But there was often confusion I agree, many 309 parts fitted and I could never decide myself what the difference was although it was only when one main dealer couldn’t find the details for new headlights and entered the chassis number that he told me it was a 310, but hey, not a pissing contest and all knowledge and information helps I guess.

Wiki extract

In September 1981 the 407 D, 409 D and 410 were added with a gross weight of 4,600 kg (10,141 lb). The 409 D had a bigger and more powerful diesel engine with five cylinders, 2998 cc and 88 hp (65 kW). It was the OM 617 engine which was also used in the Mercedes-Benz 300D passenger car and 300GD G-Wagon. Other revisions throughout the production were minor, the OM616 engine having a modified cylinder head and less bore which lowered the capacity from 2404 cc to 2399 cc, but producing slightly more power (72 bhp) and using 5-speed-gearboxes instead of the early 4-speed-versions.

 

[dabhand]

Not quite, 310 added in 1981 according to Wiki, (which of course could be wrong) I was definitely told by Mercedes it was a 310, it was a five cylinder, 5 speed box. But there was often confusion I agree, many 309 parts fitted and I could never decide myself what the difference was although it was only when one main dealer couldn’t find the details for new headlights and entered the chassis number that he told me it was a 310, but hey, not a pissing contest and all knowledge and information helps I guess.

Wiki extract

In September 1981 the 407 D, 409 D and 410 were added with a gross weight of 4,600 kg (10,141 lb). The 409 D had a bigger and more powerful diesel engine with five cylinders, 2998 cc and 88 hp (65 kW). It was the OM 617 engine which was also used in the Mercedes-Benz 300D passenger car and 300GD G-Wagon. Other revisions throughout the production were minor, the OM616 engine having a modified cylinder head and less bore which lowered the capacity from 2404 cc to 2399 cc, but producing slightly more power (72 bhp) and using 5-speed-gearboxes instead of the early 4-speed-versions.

But, Wiki is very confusing and I agree with you, but text says 1981 and engine box says 1989, who knows eh!

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[Bucket]

I'm another lover of classic motorhomes, find them far nicer and more desireable than the latest models. We often bother owners for a look inside too, usually the furnishing is still original and of course so many improvements made by the owners. Confess I'd never heard of 'Arnold', would be interested for some history of the brand?

*Update* just read Snowbirds post #35, Thanks

 

[Ginger.Tog]

Welcome!

 

[jongood]

But, Wiki is very confusing and I agree with you, but text says 1981 and engine box says 1989, who knows eh!

I defo prefer a discussion to an argument and always happy to learn something new. My interest stems from buying Merc Vans for my courier/parcel business in that period.

I understood the difference between the 307D and 309D and the 308D to 310D to be the bigger 5 cylinder engine. I've been busy so haven't looked in depth but is there a D missing off the 310 in that Wiki link ? so could the 310 at that age be a petrol ?( remember petrol vans eh - my local garage has still got a transit bought new with the 2.3 cologne V6)

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[Snowbird]

Maybe this site will give you some help. It is in German, but translate will help.

Arnoldfreunde - Ihre 1. Adresse für klassische Arnold Reisemobile

www.arnoldfreunde.de

 

[dabhand]

I defo prefer a discussion to an argument and always happy to learn something new. My interest stems from buying Merc Vans for my courier/parcel business in that period.

I understood the difference between the 307D and 309D and the 308D to 310D to be the bigger 5 cylinder engine. I've been busy so haven't looked in depth but is there a D missing off the 310 in that Wiki link ? so could the 310 at that age be a petrol ?( remember petrol vans eh - my local garage has still got a transit bought new with the 2.3 cologne V6)

No idea

I defo prefer a discussion to an argument and always happy to learn something new. My interest stems from buying Merc Vans for my courier/parcel business in that period.

I understood the difference between the 307D and 309D and the 308D to 310D to be the bigger 5 cylinder engine. I've been busy so haven't looked in depth but is there a D missing off the 310 in that Wiki link ? so could the 310 at that age be a petrol ?( remember petrol vans eh - my local garage has still got a transit bought new with the 2.3 cologne V6)

There’s a few options I think
so could the 310 at that age be a petrol ? Absolutely

I think the other difference is chassis size my mate mentioned previously had the 308D with 4 speed box and a much lighter chassis to mine which was the 309D (or 310) so called maybe as it had a heavier chassis and 5 speed box. And there my knowledge is exhausted I guess

 

[Onemanandhisdog]

Well , it is a strange old world, and everything happens for a reason..... my van is your old van... MBZ7155

I kind of felt that coming, how cool though

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[Walkingmox]

Awesome