1992 Fiat Ducato Mechanic in Dublin area?

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1992 Fiat Ducato Mechanic in Dublin area?

· Posted: 17.11.2014 · #1

Hi all

Anyone know of a good garage or mechanic in Dublin area to service my old 1992 Fiat Ducato 1900 Diesel.

I drove it (her? him??) back from Bournemouth in UK a few months ago and the engine was perfect. Slow but perfect! I also went to Wexford on last bank holiday Monday and again, no complaints. At least none from me; I'm sure the long line of cars behind me on narrow winding roads uttered a few choice expletives.

Last week I went to IKEA in Ballymun; a short journey from Inchicore. After about 10mins, the engine suddenly lost power. At first I thought there was a strong headwind but the treetops weren't moving. The engine slowed way down and nothing happened when I pressed the gas pedal. On my way home, it kept cutting out, especially at lights and it got harder and harder to crank back up. Again, lots of expletives from cars behind me, occasionally accompanied by finger-in-the-air gestures. I was so stressed, I didn't even tell them to feck off out of that, as you do...

So, to cut a long story short, I would like the van to get a thorough service forpeace of mind but dont know any garages in Dublin as I''ve only just returned home after 40yr absence.

Any recommendations anyone; about a mechanic that is!

Thanks

Brian

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Re: 1992 Fiat Ducato Mechanic in Dublin area?

· Posted: 18.11.2014 · #2

I havent a clue who would be around dublin - Tristian might know?
The engine is quite straightforward old fashioned diesel so any garage would be able to work at it - especially a out of town one - with a 50 year old mechanic or gaffer who done an apprenticeship.
Could be simple like bad diesel or a stuffed filter - get into the engine yourself and have a go to change service bits - its great criac

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· Posted: 18.11.2014 · #3

sounds like a fuel blockage , any mechanic with half a brain could service them , they're about the simplest machine in the world .

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· Posted: 31.12.2014 · #4

I've a garage in santry I'll have a look at it .

If you haven't got it sorted

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Re: 1992 Fiat Ducato Mechanic in Dublin area?

· Posted: 31.12.2014 · #5

Is it fly by wire like the Renault? If it won't rev it could be the throttle position sensor .

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· Posted: 31.12.2014 · #6

1992 is a bit old for FBW I'd say

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Re: 1992 Fiat Ducato Mechanic in Dublin area?

· Posted: 06.01.2015 · #7

Any update?
What was the issue and did you sort it out?

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