"I had a Trafic from auction my first van, i loved it but had to have a new gearbox at 85k and an EGR valve, i can't beleive the new vans are the same, very poor.
I now have a 59 plate Transit and its great, but i still love the look and…"
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Vauxhall vivaro gearbox problems again!
Started this discussion. Last reply by phil@gardenchief.co.uk Feb 28. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Just wondering if any of you guys who run Vauxhall vivaros have had any problems with the gearbox. I have a 2010 model and is only done 30K and the gearbox has let me down for the second time. Each…Continue
Loppers
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Creed Feb 20. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Iam looking at ordering a new set of loppers and was wondering what you are all using and your opinion of them.ThanksContinue
cutting costs
Started this discussion. Last reply by markb Nov 11, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,I know everyone has different running costs but iam wanting to know on a commercial operation what is the average/typical cost per m2 for cut and drop with a triple mower. We are using rotary’s at…Continue
Big mower and insurance
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian www.mibservices.co.uk Sep 26, 2012. 12 Replies 0 Likes
I was just wondering how you go about insuring a larger mower so that you are able to road tax it and use it legally on the road. If I could also ask what sort of price is it for the machines you are…Continue
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PRO Memberphil@gardenchief.co.uk replied to markb's discussion Vauxhall vivaro gearbox problems again!
markb replied to markb's discussion Vauxhall vivaro gearbox problems again!"Had another set back today. Vauxhall are sending out a techy to the dealership to have a look themselves, on a plus note they now have gven me a Nissan Nivara with a tow bar to use until vans back no matter how long it takes.I said i would take…"
chris nangle replied to markb's discussion Vauxhall vivaro gearbox problems again!"we had the same thing with a vivaro gearbox then random electrics ,great when it was working but it was a pain in the ass over all. I now have a vw t5 which has been great"
markb replied to markb's discussion Vauxhall vivaro gearbox problems again!"Just an update. Vauxhall have had the van for a week and half and rebuilt the gear box but once rebuilt its now making more noise than it went in with so its still there. Head office have asked for it to be removed and stripped down again as they…"
CJ replied to markb's discussion Vauxhall vivaro gearbox problems again!"I feel your pain, have an 05 Trafic only done 63K, trafic vivaro, primastar identical I went to put van into reverse and couldnt get it out of reverse gear, took about 10 mins to get it in to first while sitting half out on a buisy road.
So far have…"
Pro DesignerJohn Cavill replied to markb's discussion Vauxhall vivaro gearbox problems again!
"Mine was an 08 and the gearbox was awful, I wouldn't have another Vivaro for the same reason. The van itself was great but the gearbox worked one day then was bad the next, sell the van before you get another weeks unintentional holiday!"
PRO MemberPhil Crossley replied to markb's discussion Vauxhall vivaro gearbox problems again!
"Mark, I posted a car and van review site link on here yesterday. Check out the Vivaro results. They're not very pretty I'm afraid."
Don Greenwood replied to markb's discussion Vauxhall vivaro gearbox problems again!"I have a Vivaro 2010 warranty is due to finish in April and Gearbox caused xproblems today, Vauxhall are having it for a week while they strip gearbox and whatever else is required.
I have insisted on a courtesy van which they have now agreed after…"
markb replied to Daniel Gillings @ DC inc's discussion Plant identification"Petasites japonicus var 'variegatus' or `Nishiki-buki` are the ones I think you are thinking of Ben. I grow them in my own garden. They are great architectural plant. I cut them down mid summer to get another flush of tidy leaves. Needs…"
briggsandscrapem replied to markb's discussion Vauxhall vivaro gearbox problems again!"Iveco's and Sprinters for the serious work, my sixteen year old R plate Sprinter is still on its original box and swaps cogs like a dream."
PRO MemberMWJONES replied to markb's discussion Vauxhall vivaro gearbox problems again!
"Did look at one of these but was told the boxes go at 80k garenteed.
They are only a car gear box not heavy duty van one."
PRO MemberGary RK replied to markb's discussion Vauxhall vivaro gearbox problems again!
"May not be the cause of this problem, but having a number of these we know that garages do not change / check gearbox oil regularly even tho' the service schedule says they should.
It's a 'difficult' job, apparently best done up…"
PRO MemberBenedict Simmons replied to markb's discussion Vauxhall vivaro gearbox problems again!
"Hi, I have a 06, gear box isn't great but its coming up to 95k. Sounds like something else is causing the problem, I would try finding a local gear box specialist unless its still under guarantee? My van its great but possible thinking of…"
markb posted a discussionVauxhall vivaro gearbox problems again!
Just wondering if any of you guys who run Vauxhall vivaros have had any problems with the gearbox. I have a 2010 model and is only done 30K and the gearbox has let me down for the second time. Each time the vans down for over a week, and the gearbox bearings only did 8000 miles this time before they went. Just waiting for the full details from Vauxhall. I know the older vivaros had a gearbox issue but not heard of it in the new ones. Goig to get it changes asap and wondered if I wshould risk…See More
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