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Feb 15, 2017 20:29:21 GMT
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Simple really.
Some stuff is bulletproof, some stuff has limited life expectancy
What is the opinions on these in 1.4 petrol shape?
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Feb 15, 2017 20:37:22 GMT
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I had a 1.6 petrol.
Good on fuel, quite quick, handled well, abused savagely for 4 years amd always came back for more. Only ever got minimal maintenance, never even serviced it.
Used it as a work van hack and put loads of miles on it.
Hate the things but I cant actually think of a single bad thing to say about them apart from a little dull and a pain to do the clutch on.
How the 1.4 compares I'm not sure.
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Feb 15, 2017 21:25:24 GMT
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This Is cool VW, thanks for the reply.
I suspect the 1.4 Peugeot engine will be just fine.
Does not need to be a race car.
Next interesting bit of info will be looking at what wheels can go with it.
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Rich
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Berlingo Multispace 1.4 cars......?Rich
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Feb 15, 2017 21:29:51 GMT
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Watch for oil leaks over the alternator from the head gasket. New HG is the only cure but it's an engine you can remove the head from in half hour at the side of the road. Heater matrix's are a weak point and are a total dash out job to replace so bear that in mind also. And the rear beam bearings fail giving horrible noises and loads of negative camber. Clutch release bearings and guide tubes fail and ram the fork through the cover plate. You are forwarned long in advance by a grating screeching noise from the clutch. Other than that pretty hardy.
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