What was the problem with the Peugeot Boxer?
Well the problem was within the gearbox itself, 2nd gear needed to be replaced, Peugeot sell this has a complete ‘hub’, it cost just over £400!
How to change the gears on a Peugeot Boxer?
Get your other half to sit in the driving seat open the bonnett shine the torch onto the right hand side of the engine and get your assistant to waggle the gear stick , you will see the selector assemble moving. Clean around the area with your cloth then spray with WD40 while the selectors are being moved, go through the gears.
How often should you test drive a motorhome?
Take the motorhome for a test drive and listen for noisy wheel bearings (there’s rarely any play in them). Whilst a fully stamped service book may indicate a motorhome has been looked after, make sure the vehicle has been serviced at least every year, even if the mileage is low.
When did the Fiat Ducato boxer come out?
It looks very different from the models we are looking at and is not easy to mistake for later models. From 1995 onwards, the X230 Ducato and Boxer models were launched, remaining in production until the facelifted X244 models replaced them from late 2002 onward.
Is the Ducato 5th gear the same as the Peugeot Boxer?
The old synchro is the same both sides so by merely turning it around you can avoid having to buy a new one. Another cost cutting tip is to shop around for the 5th gear to get a decent price. The Fiat Ducato is essentially the same vehicle as the Peugeot Boxer and the Citroen Jumper.
What was the first four valve boxer engine?
The engine in the R1100RS was a 1085cc boxer which produced 88hp and was the first four-valve boxer engine. Each cylinder had a single camshaft and was operated by a timing chain running behind the cylinders and powered by a countershaft positioned underneath the crankshaft.
When was the first BMW boxer engine made?
The boxer engine is as deeply ingrained into what makes BMW motorcycles as it can possibly be and has been a cornerstone of the German manufacturers engine line-up since the R32 became the first production bike in 1923.
Why did BMW change the cooling system for the boxer engine?
BMW also had to tackle the issues that are created by more power. Not only does more power create more heat but that heat then creates more demands on the cooling system. The revised oil-cooling system was more effective but also a combined air-oil cooling system offers significant advantages over air cooling.