Iveco Daily, 2006 Vintage - Issues / What to look for?
Discussion
Have an opportunity of getting a LWB 56-plate Iveco Daily for a good price. I'd be looking to convert it in to a race truck so LWB is ideal, I know there were two engine variants, 2.3 and 2.8, what should I look out for on these?
Its ex-fleet so mileage likely to be quite high (dont have all the details yet, its friend of a friend affair) but are there things that I need to look out for as the mileage increases?
Given its a van and there are plenty on autotrader stomping on for 200k+ I wouldnt have thought it was something to be too worried about but got to do my due dilligence!
Its ex-fleet so mileage likely to be quite high (dont have all the details yet, its friend of a friend affair) but are there things that I need to look out for as the mileage increases?
Given its a van and there are plenty on autotrader stomping on for 200k+ I wouldnt have thought it was something to be too worried about but got to do my due dilligence!
I've had a few of these over the years. The back brake calipers seize for fun. The handbrake not releasing is a giveaway.
I'm not sure the 2.8 engine was still available in 2006. The 2.3 was good in a 35s12 I had. That one had the diff rebuilt and a replacement gearbox in 200k. The turbo failed at least once in that one, and an older 2.8 I had.
I've now got a 3.0 35C15 box van, which is thirsty, and has just had a head gasket fail.
Parts are plentiful from breakers. Zeppelin in west London are very good, but I'm often surprised by how cheap Bristol Street are in Avonmouth.
I'm not sure the 2.8 engine was still available in 2006. The 2.3 was good in a 35s12 I had. That one had the diff rebuilt and a replacement gearbox in 200k. The turbo failed at least once in that one, and an older 2.8 I had.
I've now got a 3.0 35C15 box van, which is thirsty, and has just had a head gasket fail.
Parts are plentiful from breakers. Zeppelin in west London are very good, but I'm often surprised by how cheap Bristol Street are in Avonmouth.
I have a 55 plate one for dragging my toy around.
Good points are its huge, so loads of living space and they are cheap (unlike say a sprinter).
They are a bit "italian" though.
The brake callipers seize- particularly tue handbrake mechanism on the rear ones.
The electrics can be temprimentay & all wiring is green which doesn't help diagnosing issues.
Also, if you get a big 3.5 ton one they are really easy to overload as they payload is not much over a ton.
Hope that helps.
Good points are its huge, so loads of living space and they are cheap (unlike say a sprinter).
They are a bit "italian" though.
The brake callipers seize- particularly tue handbrake mechanism on the rear ones.
The electrics can be temprimentay & all wiring is green which doesn't help diagnosing issues.
Also, if you get a big 3.5 ton one they are really easy to overload as they payload is not much over a ton.
Hope that helps.
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