Looking for Sprinter/LT,Which 1 ?

I'm looking for a MWB diesel van/minibus ( need bigger than T4 ). I've done a bit of research and I'm put off problematic later models. I've possibly found a 312D but would appreciate any advice on which models to avoid and why ? or which models offer best combination of power,mpg ( still better than any T3 I've ever owned ! ) & reliability. I'm preferably looking at 90s models with less electronics to go wrong etc.

Thanks !

Edited by TransPorscher - 13 Sep 13 at 23:04

Charlie

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And 2000 onwards are ob2 so easy to map.

Pendle gets almost 160 bhp from a 109.

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TransPorscher wrote:

I'm looking for a MWB diesel van/minibus ( need bigger than T4 ). I've done a bit of research and I'm put off problematic later models. I've possibly found a 312D but would appreciate any advice on which models to avoid and why ? or which models offer best combination of power,mpg ( still better than any T3 I've ever owned ! ) & reliability. I'm preferably looking at 90s models with less electronics to go wrong etc.

Thanks !

The 312 is the one you want,the 2.8 5 cyl is about the best engine they made ,the early ones had head gasket isues but was sorted later on ,its standard etdi so pretty simple to repair the advantage over the LT, is it has a chain driven cam and pump and a bit more power

I would avoid any high milage/older cdi`s like the plauge altough they are realy refined /strong /powerful engines when new they can turn into a real money pit when they get older especialy if you have injector problems which very common

Edited by light - 26 Sep 13 at 20:11

redsurfbus wrote:

The 2.8 LT is chain driven as well

I thought the 4 cyl 2.8 lts were gear driven ?

Pics!!

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The 312 is the one you want,the 2.8 5 cyl is about the best engine they made ,the early ones had head gasket isues but was sorted later on ,its standard etdi so pretty simple to repair the advantage over the LT, is it has a chain driven cam and pump and a bit more power

I would avoid any high milage/older cdi`s like the plauge altough they are realy refined /strong /powerful engines when new they can turn into a real money pit when they get older especialy if you have injector problems which very common

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Sorry light , I edited my edit above. etc ect

Anyways :

That's what I wanted to hear on here !!!

After reading plenty on the net & talking to others, that's the conclusion I've reached. I now have a MWB hi roof 312. It's had plenty of work in the past so hopefully nothing major will go wrong for a while, fingers crossed !!! Wink

I can't believe the torque up hills in 5th !!! Whips my poor old 2.5 SA T3 Caravelle !!! Shocked

Thanks guys for your input & nice to know I can stay on this forum with a Merc !!

I hope ?????...... . . . . .

Wink

Edited by TransPorscher - 23 Oct 13 at 20:39

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