The £550 Citroen Berlingo 2.0 HDI (super shed)
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Well since Buxton is looking more and more like he needs a new fuel pump (big big job on them tdci delphi injection engines) I was after a practical cheap run around. Having spent hours and hours serching used cars online (which seems to be a part of my daily routine even when i do have a functioning car, its yours too! Dont lie!) I saw this.
Picked it up on the 17th March.
• 180,000 miles.
• 11 month mot.
• Service history from 2007 - 2014
I don't know what it is but I'm just more attracted to high mileage cars, it just gives them more of character (yes i know how irrational that sounds).
It drives.. welll... like its done 180k. Lots of squeaks and rattles. So yesterday I took it for a good run to see what it was made of. The Clwydian range in North Wales. I like my hiking and I had my son with me so off we went. Full tank of super diesel and we were off.
Photo from the hike.
Well things to fix
• Sloppy gear change
• 12v aux system doesnt work
• The radio doesnt work
• Needs a good service
But steering is good, brakes are very good. I'm considering on selling the jag once its fixed and using this as the daily. Its cheaper to insure, easier to work on and just as comfortable and more practical to boot. Did 120 miles that day and only used 1/4 of a tank.
So today I started its service my changing the oil and filter and air filter.
Safe to say this hasnt been changed in a while.
• Wynns Engine Flush - left this in for a good couple if hours
• Added STP diesel injector cleaner before our drive.
And now the berlingo is the only currently functioning car (at the minute) between me and my girlfriends 4 cars we own between us.
Oh what to name it? Dingo the berlingo? Nel? (NL55) Suggestions welcome
Picked it up on the 17th March.
• 180,000 miles.
• 11 month mot.
• Service history from 2007 - 2014
I don't know what it is but I'm just more attracted to high mileage cars, it just gives them more of character (yes i know how irrational that sounds).
It drives.. welll... like its done 180k. Lots of squeaks and rattles. So yesterday I took it for a good run to see what it was made of. The Clwydian range in North Wales. I like my hiking and I had my son with me so off we went. Full tank of super diesel and we were off.
Photo from the hike.
Well things to fix
• Sloppy gear change
• 12v aux system doesnt work
• The radio doesnt work
• Needs a good service
But steering is good, brakes are very good. I'm considering on selling the jag once its fixed and using this as the daily. Its cheaper to insure, easier to work on and just as comfortable and more practical to boot. Did 120 miles that day and only used 1/4 of a tank.
So today I started its service my changing the oil and filter and air filter.
Safe to say this hasnt been changed in a while.
• Wynns Engine Flush - left this in for a good couple if hours
• Added STP diesel injector cleaner before our drive.
And now the berlingo is the only currently functioning car (at the minute) between me and my girlfriends 4 cars we own between us.
Oh what to name it? Dingo the berlingo? Nel? (NL55) Suggestions welcome
Edited by Coakers on Tuesday 20th March 01:04
Is that the 90bhp version? If it's got the Bosch injection system, a £90 remap (done via email) will yield another 20-30bhp, another 40-50lbft, a tad more miles per gallon and a smoother drive off boost. HDItuning.co.uk, I think the website was.
I did it to my Picasso years ago. Best thing I ever did to it!
I did it to my Picasso years ago. Best thing I ever did to it!
Kitchski said:
Is that the 90bhp version? If it's got the Bosch injection system, a £90 remap (done via email) will yield another 20-30bhp, another 40-50lbft, a tad more miles per gallon and a smoother drive off boost. HDItuning.co.uk, I think the website was.
I did it to my Picasso years ago. Best thing I ever did to it!
As far as I know yes its the 90bhp one so that info is definitely food for thought pal thanks I'll look into it! I did it to my Picasso years ago. Best thing I ever did to it!
But yes these HDI's have mixed reviews. Some saying their dual mass flywheels are prone to destroying themselves and others say they are bullet proof reliable units. To me, if its got to 180k its proof leaning towards the latter. I'm looking forward to adventures in it tbh. Love the visibility and the panaramic sunroof. So hopefully a good reliable shed (one hopes).
I must add its had a total of £461 worth of work to get it through its last mot. I'll post a picture of the work carried out shortly.
Coakers said:
As far as I know yes its the 90bhp one so that info is definitely food for thought pal thanks I'll look into it!
But yes these HDI's have mixed reviews. Some saying their dual mass flywheels are prone to destroying themselves and others say they are bullet proof reliable units. To me, if its got to 180k its proof leaning towards the latter. I'm looking forward to adventures in it tbh. Love the visibility and the panaramic sunroof. So hopefully a good reliable shed (one hopes).
I must add its had a total of £461 worth of work to get it through its last mot. I'll post a picture of the work carried out shortly.
It was single mass on the Picasso, so would have assumed it was the same on this?But yes these HDI's have mixed reviews. Some saying their dual mass flywheels are prone to destroying themselves and others say they are bullet proof reliable units. To me, if its got to 180k its proof leaning towards the latter. I'm looking forward to adventures in it tbh. Love the visibility and the panaramic sunroof. So hopefully a good reliable shed (one hopes).
I must add its had a total of £461 worth of work to get it through its last mot. I'll post a picture of the work carried out shortly.
These are great engines. Really early into the common rail foray. None of the DPF bulls
t you get with later versions, but they'll still genuinely do 50mpg.Looks good for the money OP - I hope it rewards you with some reliability now you are spoiling it with new bits! 
I went to an auction viewing day with a mate of mine who has had his 2001 Berlingo diesel van for years now and he keeps telling me it is now a classic! It hasn't done many miles, and I don't think it even has a turbo - he reckons it would probably run on chip fat or heating oil!
Anyway, back to yours! They are really practical little cars especially with 5 doors - given where you are how about (Sir) Ringo as a name?
I went to an auction viewing day with a mate of mine who has had his 2001 Berlingo diesel van for years now and he keeps telling me it is now a classic! It hasn't done many miles, and I don't think it even has a turbo - he reckons it would probably run on chip fat or heating oil!
Anyway, back to yours! They are really practical little cars especially with 5 doors - given where you are how about (Sir) Ringo as a name?
I had a similar one (bit less leggy though). squeaky, bouncy and rattled like an offroading shopping trolley. I think they were like that when new.
Bloody practical though, pretty much a tardis. I could get more into that than the current Navara pickup and it was a heck of a lot easier to park.
Mine just kept trundling on, I fitted snow tyres so the combination of narrow wheels, good ground clearance and the torqey diesel made it pretty much unstoppable.
My radio was intermittent, so I fitted an aftermarket unit and better speakers. It involved adding an additional constant live but it wasn't too complicated.
Other electrics were a bit hit and miss, the central locking would work from the inside about half the time and the remote locking surrendered on day two. My rear wash never worked either.
I serviced mine and changed all the filters. The difference was amazing! I don't know how long ago the last service had been but I think something had been living in the air filter. It felt like it had about 25% more power.
Bloody practical though, pretty much a tardis. I could get more into that than the current Navara pickup and it was a heck of a lot easier to park.
Mine just kept trundling on, I fitted snow tyres so the combination of narrow wheels, good ground clearance and the torqey diesel made it pretty much unstoppable.
My radio was intermittent, so I fitted an aftermarket unit and better speakers. It involved adding an additional constant live but it wasn't too complicated.
Other electrics were a bit hit and miss, the central locking would work from the inside about half the time and the remote locking surrendered on day two. My rear wash never worked either.
I serviced mine and changed all the filters. The difference was amazing! I don't know how long ago the last service had been but I think something had been living in the air filter. It felt like it had about 25% more power.
Ha thank you all for the interest in this shed! But yes I'm just going to maintain Dingo here. I do get the Ringo connotation given my locale though 
(I actually live in St Helens)
This is going to be a daily were body work is not going to be of any great concern. I might do something with the wheels though. I've already got my pistonheads sticker on order although I'm actually considering a rat-theme.
Going to do a second oil change in the coming week as the 'fresh' oil I had put in a couple of days ago is already very black and I've only done 20 miles which shows how much crap is in the engine. The first batch of oil was (Shell Helix HX7). And my more expensive stuff is Mobil 3000 X1 5w40. I'll run Wynns engine flush through again before I change it.
Upcoming plans:
• The gear change is sloppy so I'll change the linkages, may do the gearbox oil while I'm at it
• The engine bay in general is a mess so may tidy that up.
• The radio randomly chooses to come on for a 5 second period every 10 miles or so sort that out (PRIORITY ONE)
• Change rocker cover gasket
• sticker bomb a wing?
• Consider the remap from HDI tuning that Kitchski suggested
• Enjoy (breakdown free) adventures
• Rat look Berlingo??
Oh as said this is the invoice of the recent work carried out dated 4/2/18. Prettt big bill!
(I actually live in St Helens) This is going to be a daily were body work is not going to be of any great concern. I might do something with the wheels though. I've already got my pistonheads sticker on order although I'm actually considering a rat-theme.
Going to do a second oil change in the coming week as the 'fresh' oil I had put in a couple of days ago is already very black and I've only done 20 miles which shows how much crap is in the engine. The first batch of oil was (Shell Helix HX7). And my more expensive stuff is Mobil 3000 X1 5w40. I'll run Wynns engine flush through again before I change it.
Upcoming plans:
• The gear change is sloppy so I'll change the linkages, may do the gearbox oil while I'm at it
• The engine bay in general is a mess so may tidy that up.
• The radio randomly chooses to come on for a 5 second period every 10 miles or so sort that out (PRIORITY ONE)
• Change rocker cover gasket
• sticker bomb a wing?
• Consider the remap from HDI tuning that Kitchski suggested
• Enjoy (breakdown free) adventures
• Rat look Berlingo??
Oh as said this is the invoice of the recent work carried out dated 4/2/18. Prettt big bill!
Edited by Coakers on Thursday 22 March 02:14
Edited by Coakers on Sunday 25th March 09:51
Speed addicted said:
I had a similar one (bit less leggy though). squeaky, bouncy and rattled like an offroading shopping trolley. I think they were like that when new.
Bloody practical though, pretty much a tardis. I could get more into that than the current Navara pickup and it was a heck of a lot easier to park.
Mine just kept trundling on, I fitted snow tyres so the combination of narrow wheels, good ground clearance and the torqey diesel made it pretty much unstoppable.
My radio was intermittent, so I fitted an aftermarket unit and better speakers. It involved adding an additional constant live but it wasn't too complicated.
Other electrics were a bit hit and miss, the central locking would work from the inside about half the time and the remote locking surrendered on day two. My rear wash never worked either.
I serviced mine and changed all the filters. The difference was amazing! I don't know how long ago the last service had been but I think something had been living in the air filter. It felt like it had about 25% more power.
Ha prerty much identical electrical issues. Remote central locking locks but doesnt unlock. Rear washer doesnt work and as said, radio is intermittent. Maybe its just Citroens though eh? But at 180k i cant expect everything to be working. Bloody practical though, pretty much a tardis. I could get more into that than the current Navara pickup and it was a heck of a lot easier to park.
Mine just kept trundling on, I fitted snow tyres so the combination of narrow wheels, good ground clearance and the torqey diesel made it pretty much unstoppable.
My radio was intermittent, so I fitted an aftermarket unit and better speakers. It involved adding an additional constant live but it wasn't too complicated.
Other electrics were a bit hit and miss, the central locking would work from the inside about half the time and the remote locking surrendered on day two. My rear wash never worked either.
I serviced mine and changed all the filters. The difference was amazing! I don't know how long ago the last service had been but I think something had been living in the air filter. It felt like it had about 25% more power.
I'll no doubt be transporting car parts, camping gear, humans on long journeys so I'm pretty happy with the no frills utilitarian nature of the thing, even with the ugly-as-sin dashboard.
Edited by Coakers on Thursday 22 March 10:32
Thesprucegoose said:
I've been looking for one as a day camper, some good conversations done on them.
Its food for thought @thesprucegoose . Theres one on ebay which can be used for inspiration.https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
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