How much is a name worth.

[Snapster]

This really sounds condescending but isn't meant to be. I really feel sorry for people with expensive vans who have to worry about what tyres, what is the optimum pressure, what oil, the habitation check, should I go up this narrow road. In my old van with it 2.5ltr turbo Ford engine I know that when the poor old soul dies it won't be the end of the world, and if it sustains the odd scratch in its life it'll be counted as a wound won in the pursuit of adventure.

To get where it is today, I bet it’s first owner pampered it too, or it would have died years ago....
Probably.

 

[mark61]

Is it the Australian s that say if you want to head off in to the bush take a Land Rover, but if you want to come back buy the Toyota?

True, they do.
Such a shame, LR dominated that market in Australia and Africa for years. Poor parts supply and an arrogant manufacturer and Toyota took the lot in a handful of years. The first Range Rover is a proper classic too.
Very sad really.

 

[antiquesam]

To get where it is today, I bet it’s first owner pampered it too, or it would have died years ago....
Probably.

You're probably right, along with the one after him, but the point is I've got the advantage of being able to go up narrow lanes without worrying too much, and as it's based on a Transit chassis I'm quite happy to run on ordinary van tyres on the pressures shown in the manual.

 

[vindiboy]

Some of the new mercs cannot be serviced at home as the complete engine is removed from below to change pil and plugs etc,no dip stick and no bonnet to open,very sad.

Ridiculous

 

[mickymost]

You're probably right, along with the one after him, but the point is I've got the advantage of being able to go up narrow lanes without worrying too much, and as it's based on a Transit chassis I'm quite happy to run on ordinary van tyres on the pressures shown in the manual.

Looks great in the Picture and am I right in thinking the back Coachbuilt section is only a tiny bit wider than the cab?

 

[antiquesam]

Looks great in the Picture and am I right in thinking the back Coachbuilt section is only a tiny bit wider than the cab?

It's 6ft 9inches, about 6inches wider either side.

 

[Scotia]

Problem is getting very old and hard to find one with no rust,parts also big problem,bring back the rear engine soda.

Hillman imp clone!

 

[mark61]

OT,
I mentioned the Grenadier a few post back.
Haven't really kept up with development, but caught up last night. A lot of the design has been done by the gurus at Steyr Puch in Graz, so looking very promising.

If it's turns out anywhere as good as it seems, I may consider going back to a roof tent.

 

[trevskoda]

Hillman imp clone!

Skoda was built before imps,i had many of them to.

 

[trevskoda]

OT,
I mentioned the Grenadier a few post back.
Haven't really kept up with development, but caught up last night. A lot of the design has been done by the gurus at Steyr Puch in Graz, so looking very promising.

If it's turns out anywhere as good as it seems, I may consider going back to a roof tent.

Problem is it diesel/petrol which will be stopped in 15 years time when we will be all electric.

 

[Scotia]

Skoda was built before imps,i had many of them to.

Sorry i was thinking of the Sunbeam stilleto

 

[trevskoda]

Sorry i was thinking of the Sunbeam stilleto

Same car with a slopy roof

 

[Wooie1958]

Each to their own.

My motorhome is Peugeot based and the recommended service intervals are 2 years or 20,000 miles, which ever comes first.

Personally i think 2 years is too long especially given the lay up / quiet periods motorhomes endure because that`s when moisture will builds up.

I do mine every year without fail, the cost of oil and filters ( when bought at the right time ) is worth it for peace of mind

 

[mickymost]

Hillman imp clone!

I owned a Hillman Imp Californian same car as a Sunbeam Stilleto (sloping back)aged 18 in 1980.I can honestly say its the worst car I have ever owned. Aluminum head If I remember correctly.Went on a camping holiday with a mate to Bournemouth.Went across the Sandbanks ferry and I had to keep the engine running as it was a problem to get started once the engine was turned off.I was so embarrassed revving it as we went across .Now they are commanding a fortune to buy and sell.

 

[Scotia]

All this talk of oil prompted me to order up oil and filter kit to service my pickup, found a great deal on fleabay for oil

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It's also the same grade of oil as our Burstner how lucky was that.

 

[Scotia]

Problem is it diesel/petrol which will be stopped in 15 years time when we will be all electric.

If they can extract enogh minerals for world supply.

 

[trevskoda]

I owned a Hillman Imp Californian same car as a Sunbeam Stilleto (sloping back)aged 18 in 1980.I can honestly say its the worst car I have ever owned. Aluminum head If I remember correctly.Went on a camping holiday with a mate to Bournemouth.Went across the Sandbanks ferry and I had to keep the engine running as it was a problem to get started once the engine was turned off.I was so embarrassed revving it as we went across .Now they are commanding a fortune to buy and sell.

Problem was not the alloy head,it was fixed liners which cased the problem as the block got stretched at hold down bolt zones lifting the alloy to same hight as liner,the liners should site 6th higher so when the engine heats up the alloy block equals same hight as alloy expands more than steel.
Skoda had this sorted as there engine was like a truck unit with removable liners set on copper rings which could be changed to get the 6th rise on linner.
All aircraft engines are alloy ,so nothing wrong with it,the imps were a smashing car when sorted my good engineers.today you can buy a linered 900/1000cc engine for them if into classic racing or rallys,jack knite build race boxes for them,mine did over 100mph when lightly tunned,gave a few porch 911 a fright when i slid past them on corners.

 

[Scotia]

Problem was not the alloy head,it was fixed liners which cased the problem as the block got stretched at hold down bolt zones lifting the alloy to same hight as liner,the liners should site 6th higher so when the engine heats up the alloy block equals same hight as alloy expands more than steel.
Skoda had this sorted as there engine was like a truck unit with removable liners set on copper rings which could be changed to get the 6th rise on linner.
All aircraft engines are alloy ,so nothing wrong with it,the imps were a smashing car when sorted my good engineers.today you can buy a linered 900/1000cc engine for them if into classic racing or rallys,jack knite build race boxes for them,mine did over 100mph when lightly tunned,gave a few porch 911 a fright when i slid past them on corners.

The trick on the Imp was to have the head machined to take what was called Will's rings as you have stated. Not bad for a Fire pump which the engines were also used for..