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Hi. I've recently bought a 1989 Hymercar 3 van based on the Fiat Ducato 280 AK, 1.9 TD and am struggling to find parts for it. Can anyone suggest a good source of parts for a Fiat Ducato of this age either in the UK, Spain or France? Any help would be greatly appreciated as I need the parts to get the van through it's ITV (Spanish equivalent of MOT) and as a newcomer to campervans am really keen to get out on the road.
Description / Comments Hyperlink Address
PARTS SUPPLIERS
Local Motor Factors You will save a considerable amount on basic parts by using Motorfactors as opposed to specialists. Look them up in yellow pages or on-line at www.yell.com.
No1 Gear Excellent Specialist Parts Supplier, especially in terms of customer service, very knowledgeable. located Chard, Somerset http://www.no1gear.com/
Car Parts Direct (UK) Driveshafts, Steering, Brakes and many other items available mail order http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/
Home Page for seals, rubber seals, rubber extrusions, window rubbers,sealing products Seals Direct Window and door seals http://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/
Paul Beck Vintage Car Parts Vintage Car Parts Window Seals, door seals, Radiator hoses and much more. http://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/
CakTanks Fantastic place for tanks, and MUCH more. http://www.caktanks.co.uk/
Carburettor Specialists (1) Overhaul kits and/or new carb http://www.carburettorspecialists.com/
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Carburettor Specialists (2)
Various companies who may be able to supply overhaul kits / exchange carbs.
(Please let me know if you find a good supplier and I'll update this list... thank you.)
1- CARBURETTOR EXCHANGE. 28FCarburettor Specialists
2- GOWER & LEE, Carb Specialists, www.gowerandlee.co.uk (PO.Box 91, Bushey Herts)01923 247300
3- CLASSIC FUEL SYSTEMS, www.classicfuelsystems.co.uk 01274 684143
4-CARB-CARE. 01543 305160 With thanks to "Spook" in the Talbot forum
Panels - Quality Performance Parts (Ebay) Ebay Supplier of the scuttle panel and other body parts inc steel bumpers Search www.ebay.co.uk for "Talbot Scuttle"
PANELS - AutoPanels Castleford All main Body panels (Bonnet, Arches, sills etc plus fuel tank. http://www.autopanels-castleford.co.uk/webpages/Talbot/Talbot%20Express.htm
PANELS - Beavers Auto Panels (Back in Business August 2010) http://www.beaversbodypanels.co.uk/
Batteries Batteries Plus lots of interesting information on them. http://www.performanceleisure.co.uk/
Exhausts (Custom) - MIJ Exhausts Specialist exhaust fabricators - Stainless bespoke systems http://mijexhaust.com/
Exhausts (Custom) Specialist exhaust fabricators - supply parts to make your own manifold. http://www.exhaust.uk.net/
Jetex Exhausts (Custom) Specialist exhaust fabricators. Supply parts to make your own exhaust. http://www.jetex.co.uk/
Exhausts (Standard) Standard Exhaust systems mail order. Good value http://www.cats-direct-shop.co.uk/exhaust-system-details.php?ID=87009 7
Speedometer Cables Specialists - can make up a cable for you (I don't know the price though). Thanks to Chris on preloved. http://www.speedycables.com
Brake Parts Mail Order Good value mail order parts if your local motor factor is too expensive www.brakeparts.co.uk or
http://www.car-brakes.co.uk/
Caravan Breakers UK SEARCH Caravan Breakers in UK (Interior Parts not the vehicle). Parts request service http://www.caravan-breakers.info/
Caravan Centre (Wales) Breakers (also sell new parts). http://www.caravanbreakers.net/
SeatBelt Service Additional Seatbelts fitted to your motorhome. Not used them myself but Recommended by Preloved forum users http://www.seatbeltservice.co.uk/gallery-camper-vans.htm
Parts Junction Various Mechanical Items, Enter "Peugeot J5" in the Search www.partsjunction.co.uk
Petrol Caps .co.uk Petrol Caps (also try No1 Gear above) http://www.petrolcaps.co.uk
O'Leary (F.Bumper / Spoiler ) Do a Kontiki Style F.Bumper / Spoiler in their On-line shop. http://www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk/
Elite Body Styling Do a really nice bumper. Expensive but looks very well finished. . http://www.elitebodystyling.co.uk/
Exhaust Ejector Co (Windows) WINDOWS (Acrylic) made to measure, Mail order, Tint matching http://www.eeco-ltd.com/
no logo Partsland - Misc Mechanical Parts Extensive range of new TE parts, knowledgeable and helpful. http://www.partsland.co.uk/
tel: 02380 440478
Silent Blocks - Suspension Bushes Rubber suspension bushes inc Leaf Spring bushes. (French Site) http://www.silentblocks.com/
Hydraulic Hoses (Custom) Hydraulic Hose Replacement Service http://www.sjrhydraulics.co.uk/
Springs: UK Aftermarket UK Leaf Spring Specialists http://www.ukaftermarket.com/
LPG Specific
WTV-UK Parts and Kit Suppliers (supplied my front-end kit) http://www.lpg-kits.com/
Tinley Tech Parts and Kit Suppliers (Supplied my tank) http://www.tinleytech.co.uk/
4-Tech Parts and Kit Suppliers (not used them myself) http://www.lpg-kits.org.uk/
USEFUL INFORMATION SOURCES / MANUALS
Talbot Express Owners Club and Forum
(also caters for C25, J5 and Ducato of comparable vintage) New: Set up in Nov 2010. http://talbotoc.freeforums.org
Manuals (Peter Russek) Pocket Mechanic Series Manuals approx £17 and worth it! www.russek-manuals.co.uk
Preloved Lots of dedicated Talbot Express (J5, C25 and Ducato) Threads. Many helpful contributors (and one notable "fool"), and its free! http://www.preloved.co.uk/
UKMotorhomes.net UK Motorhome Website News, information, articles, reviews and adverts for UK motorhome, motorcaravan and camper van users. www.ukmotorhomes.net
Motorhome Market UK Motorhome Classifieds www.motorhomemarket.co.uk
Motorhome Facts You have to pay a subscription for this. I'm not a member but it is worth investigating. http://www.motorhomefacts.com/
Motorhome Fun Forum, UK Motorhomes, Reviews, American RV, Motorhome Facts, Sales, Campsites http://www.fun.co.uk/
QH Parts Catalogues QH are parts suppliers to trade and motor factors. You won't get a price but it may be interesting to look up if they do the part. http://www2.qha.com/catalogues.asp
Practical Motorhome Online Practical Motorhome Magazine Doesn't really deal with the old vans very much, but I used to subscribe to it (much cheaper if you subscribe).. http://www.practicalmotorhome.com/
Thetford (Toilets) Very useful if you have trouble with your Thetford Toilet Manuals
Repair Guides
Whale Water Systems Pumps etc http://www.whalepumps.com/
eTyres (
online Tyre supplier) An Excellent Resource for working out tyre pressures and loading http://www.etyres.co.uk/motorhome-tyres.html
CLUBs
Camping and Caravanning Club (CCC) Excellent organisation. DA meets and Certified Sites are good value. Child friendly. Good mix of units/friendly people. http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/
Motorcaravan Club A really interesting website with lots of information. Recommended to view / join. http://motorcaravanners.eu/
Caravan Club Logo Caravan Club (CC) Similar to CCC but I'm not a member. They have a reputation for not being as friendly as the CCC for families. http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/
Self-Build Motor Caravan Club (SBMCC) A mine of useful information if you are into that sort of thing. Nice helpful bunch as well. http://www.sbmcc.co.uk/
Classic Camper Club If your vehicle is over 20 years old. http://classiccamperclub.tripod.com/
Autosleepers Owners Club ASOC http://www.asoc.fsnet.co.uk/
INSURANCE
There are many companies able to provide cover and this is by no means an exhaustive list, however they are my favourites and consistently the cheapest (for me).
Example: £145 Fully Comp, no excess, no NCD (full on another vehicle), two drivers age 45+ :
Quotiva Insurance Network a price comparison service, very competitive . www.quotiva.co.uk/motorhome
Barry Granger specialist vehicle insurance consistently the cheapest until 2010 year, but I’m still with them @ 145 fully comp. www.barrygraingerinsurance.co.uk/
2GetherInsurance VERY competitive for me in 2010 www.2getherinsurance.com
General Camping Accessories / Shops (a small selection!)
Motorcaravanning.co.uk Well worth a look. www.motorcaravanning.co.uk
Towsure Various locations, I use Southampton shop http://www.towsure.com/
Riversway Leisure http://www.riverswayleisure.co.uk/
LeisureShop Direct http://www.leisureshopdirect.com
Charles and Son Motorcaravan Parts, Accessories and conversions. Ringwood, Poole, Dorset http://www.charlesandson.co.uk/index.htm
Caravan Centre (Wales) http://www.caravanbreakers.net/
FERRIES
Norfolk Line Europe: The cheapest from my experience. Good booking system and it pays to book early. http://www.norfolkline.com/ferry/
P&O Ferries Europe http://www.poferries.com/tourist/
Red Funnel Isle of Wight http://www.redfunnel.co.uk/
WightLink Isle of Wight (can use Tesco Vouchers!) http://www.wightlink.co.uk/
Caledonian MacBrayne Scottish Western Islands Services http://www.calmac.co.uk/
NorthLink Ferries Scottish Orkney and Shetland Island service http://www.northlinkferries.co.uk/
Pentland Ferries Scottish Orkney Island Service http://www.pentlandferries.co.uk/
Thank you so much for the info. As I'm resident in Almeria, Spain the websites and mail order facilities shown are so helpful. If I can be of assistance to you or anyone with queries about things here in Almeria let me know . Thank-you once again.
Not sure if you are still looking, but I have a Swiss bought/registered Ducato 280 1.9TD . I assume you have a engine code 280.A001 - you can confirm on the plate inside. I understand this van was never sold with this engine in UK, so trying to source parts there is difficult.
Instead I found these guys in Germany to be very useful:
They are pretty fast, speak some English and seem to carry most of the bits you need for the engine. They even sell a repair manual for this engine (in German) which is some use - as it's impossible to find any details in English I found.
Rest of the body/chassis is pretty identical to Talbot, C25 vans so that is less of a problem.
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