2004 2.8 jtd what are they like?

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91502

Discussion Starter · May 16, 2009

Hi all
We are looking to down size from our Merc based Hymer to a smaller Hymer Exsis with a 2.8 jtd engine. We used to have an older 2.5td which was a great little runner. I have read all of the problems people seem to have with the newer Fiat's and am unsure if a 2004 falls into this catergory?
JP

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JohnGun

· #2 · May 16, 2009

jp, have just bought a 2.8td swift 630l, havnt had any probs, plenty of torque/power , good driver, i run a fleet of vehicles and there areplenty of these in it so i didnt have any fear.you will hear doubts about all engines, but truth be told, if you look after it, then u shouldnt have any bother

hope this helps

J

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Fatalhud

· #3 · May 16, 2009

Its the new shape you want to avoid, so stick with before 2007 :wink:

Alan H

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LPDrifter

· #4 · May 16, 2009

Hi JP
We run a Hobby based on a Fiat 2.8JTD engine. It works great
It is the 2006 model just before Fiat changed to the "multijet" engine in 2007

When Fiat changed the engine and modified the cab area I believe there
were some improvements... more refined and quieter engine.

However there were a huge number of complaints about water ingress to the engine compartment causing rust. Also there were complaints about "judder" in reverse gear.

The pre- 2007 2.8JTD seems to have been a fairly solid work horse
and it is used in a huge number of motorhomes.

Cheers

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CliveMott

· #5 · May 16, 2009

latest Fiats are prone to the reverse judder problem. Some worse than others and its still not resolved.
Previous Fiats were prone to needing regulat 5th gear replacements.

I would stick to Merc if you can. Or Transits, Or Renault. Even Iveco.

Sat here on the Newbury showground and looking at what the dealers are offering its quite evident that the number offering motorhomes on non Fiat bases has markedly increased.

C.

wakk44

· #6 · May 16, 2009

I have an 04 2.8JTD and have been impressed with it,reliable with plenty of pulling power,with a MGVW of 3500kg's it will cruise all day on the motorway,don't worry they are good engines

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113016

· #7 · May 17, 2009

We have a 2.8jtd on a Hymer Tramp and we are always running at full weight (3500kg) on a maxis chassis 16 inch wheels which can be uprated to around 4000kg quite easily.
Plenty of power and I nice balance.
We get 28mpg as an average.
Go for it!

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tonka

· #8 · May 17, 2009

The 2.8jtd is well proven... Cant compare it to a Merc but certainly does the job.. A re-map is also possible to give a bit more power, definatly gave me some extra torque when climbing big hills etc...

eddied

· #9 · May 17, 2009

FIAT Ducato 2.8 JTD

- brilliant machine. Mine carries a Chausson Welcome 5 SU conversion.
First registered in France 2002, re registered UK 2003, now due to be registered in Italy anytime now.
52000 trouble free Kms back and forth Italy - UK, plus Sud Tirol passes,
Corsica, Sardinia, Sicilia, Pirinei, Southern Spain & Gibraltar.
Never needed a mechanic except for scheduled servicing.
Has a cruise control and re mapping. Need to hold it back to 110 Kmph on motorways. Does that long uphill on M20 Folkestone - London in 5th.
saluti,
eddied

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bigbazza

· #10 · May 17, 2009

We have a 2005 Auto-trail (3800KG) with this engine and I'm very impressed with the performance.

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91727

· #11 · May 22, 2009

I've got a 2002 Hobby 750 6 wheeler with the 2.8JTD plated at 4500Kgs and probably running a little above this most of the time!

Bought it new and taken it all round Europe a few times including Greece and East Europe. Had it re-mapped to 160 odd BHP and it pulls well returning about 25MPG

Not missed a beat yet - mind you the horn is a piece of dog poo and will not work!

113016

· #12 · May 22, 2009

ceegeepee said:
I've got a 2002 Hobby 750 6 wheeler with the 2.8JTD plated at 4500Kgs and probably running a little above this most of the time!

Bought it new and taken it all round Europe a few times including Greece and East Europe. Had it re-mapped to 160 odd BHP and it pulls well returning about 25MPG

Not missed a beat yet - mind you the horn is a piece of dog poo and will not work!

Changed my horn for a Klaxon

http://www.classic-car-accessories.co.uk/acatalog/soundtklaxonred.html

vanKwished

· #13 · Jan 16, 2020

I just got a 2006 Ducato Maxi.
It is in excellent condition for its vintage.
Just doing some servicing now. Nothing out of the ordinary for the age.

Great space.
Excellent engine.
Auto Gearbox seems OK also. I am about to change the auto fluid.

Had over 300k on it so it must have been reliable.
Also think ...like all cars...when they get older, just need some servicing.

I see the sprinters, transits, renault Big Vans all have problems when they get older.
My Fiat Ducato has a ZF german auto gearbox in it afterall!
I feel pretty good about that.

Peter

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pagey

· #14 · Jan 16, 2020

the post is 11 years old now

jiwawa

· #15 · Jan 17, 2020

But all the better for having some current information!

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