Tom, Many thanks for your information. Interesting to see your mileage as i was around !5mph. I think this is probably due to the two cylinders running at half compression. Following the advice i have had here, I am going to stick with the 2.25 5 bearing petrol and am taking it to be repaired. I...

Thank you. 200 TDI are hard to find now and i seem to be going towards having the petrol 2.25 rebuilt. Not many people seem to be pushing me towards the 2.2n/a diesel!

Ha Ha! I sometimes think i wouldhate to be behind me on the road! I have a dream of taking a caravan to Europe behind the 109. Everything seems to be leading towards getting the 2.25 5 bearing petrol honed and redone. there is something in the originality of the slowness.!

Sorry for the late reply! Here are some pics of the interior for you! Personally I dont like the rear seats as you sit too high so I will be swopping these out. Chris

Thank you. It does seem to be the way forward.

Dear Wise Men!! I am almost finished restoring my series 2a/3 1970 109'. I currently have a 2.25 petrol 5mb in it. I have been wondering about the fuel economy and lack of power (even for this) that I was experiencing and decided to pressure test it. The results were that 2 of the cylinders were...

don't seem to have a small enough disc for the hole. Have tried small screwdriver but can't see to get it to bite. I sem to be running out of options unless i cn find the thread size to get a whit worth or UNC tap.

Many thanks for that. i will try your suggestion. Sounds like a plan!!

Ive stupidly knackered the thread on the gearbox where the brass 1/2 selector detent spring holder screws in. Currently using a piece of wood jammed against the seat box to keep it forward and in drive! Would anyone know what thread it is so i can get it tapped, as i cannot screw the brass...

Ive stupidly knackered the thread on the gearbox where the brass 1/2 selector detent spring holder screws in. Currently using a piece of wood jammed against the seat box to keep it forward and in drive! Would anyone know what thread it is so i can get it tapped, as i cannot screw the brass...

Petrol Now!! It could be a long trip!! Still debating it!! Now Ive got a problem - Ive knackered the thread on the gearbox where the brass 1/2 selector detent spring holder screws in. Would anyone know what thread it is so i can get it tapped?

They do seem to do the job, but they are extremely expensive. There is an alternative which i found!! Its called the Flexitow, which is usually for & ton lorries and above but is also suited to a leaf sprung series vehicle. It does the same as the Shocklink, but is £305 instead of north of £600.

Thanks fir the reply. It’s a well debated topic but seems to be down to the caravan manufacturers to decide. They all say towing without one will invalidate any warranty and also insurance as it puts stress on the chassis ! Trouble is i can’t seem to find one!!

I have just finished restoring a series 3 109, and I would like to take my caravan to the south of France behind it. As it is obviously leaf springs, i read that a Dixon Bate shocklink is either vital or a waste!! Can anyone help, and does anyone have one for sale? Much appreciated Chris

Many thanks for your reply. I will definitely give him a ring and run through swopping the engines around. The more i think about it, its probably best to do it at his workshop. Will keep you posted.