Fitting Services

Unless otherwise agreed the the Fitting and service operations listed here are in relation to the vehicles: Talbot Express, Citroen C25, Peugeot J5 and Fiat Ducato up to March 1994 manufacture year.

All fitting is by appointment only.

VEHICLE CONVERSION TYPES FITTED:

VAN-based conversion= All Types
COACHBUILT (Van cab, larger habitation area) = All Types
A-CLASS (one-piece bodyshell with narrow bonnet access)

RHD = Yes, all years
LHD = Pre-91 manufacture models only*

*this is due to physical limitations working on the 91 onwards LHD linkage. Note 1991 registered vans MAY have the earlier linkage so if unsure send a photo of the linkage.

Van Conversion	Coachbuilt	A-Class: For medical reasons I no longer fit under bonnet on A-CLASS vans

Fitting Notes:

I work to an agreed price irrespective of how long the job takes. That way I am under no pressure to rush the job and you don't get any unpleasant surprises if it takes longer than anticipated.
Payment is in cash on the day please, No Cheques nor eCheques or IOUs of any kind :-) A receipt can be provided for your records if required..
Preferred start time is 9:00am - 10am. Weekdays only, excluding bank holidays. I'll usually be ready for you at least 15 mins before then.
I work outside so fitting services are restricted over winter depending on the weather (typically November - February). Fitting tasks may be possible during this time so DO get in touch if you need to.
Please note that I specialise in gear linkage work (including Transmission oil changes and Rear engine mounting), I do carry a small stock of clutch cables but I am not interested in doing other mechanical work thank you.

The Examples below are the FITTED charges for supply and fitting and setting up specific items, both on their own and as part of a larger job

Standard Jobs	FITTED PRICE (Parts and Labour)	In addition to the FULL upgrade package	Comments
RIGHT HAND DRIVE:
FULL Upgrade Package: Modified Sleeved collar and Modified Relay and Modified Base of gear lever and Set of 3 Linkage arms and New balls on control sleeve set up.	350	n/a	This is the recommended Standard upgrade package that covers everything. 1987 Manufacture linkage onwards. Pre-87 may be slightly cheaper as there are limits on what can be done to the base of gear lever on these models.
INDIVIDUAL Upgrade Items: (when NOT having the full upgade above)
Modified Idler Relay + setup	140	Incl
Modified Sleeved Collar + setup	140	Incl
Rear engine Mounting	50	40
Gear Linkage arms ( Set of 3)	70	Incl
Overhaul base of gear lever (87-onwards style ) - Removal, drilling base of gear lever and modifying steel bushes, new bolt etc and set up	130	Incl
Overhaul base of gear lever (Pre 87- style ) - individually assessed but does NOT involve welding.	100	Incl	It may not be possible depending on what is wrong, and cannot be guaranteed to last either due to flawed pre-87 design.
Fitting Side mounting(s)	Not undertaken	Not undertaken	I no longer carry these items as bolts have a habit if breaking when fitting. .

LEFT HAND DRIVE (pre-91 only) (Note due to medical reasons I DO NOT fit to A-CLASS vans. LHD models with the standard cab and bonnet are fine.
Sleeved Collar AND Flexible Coupling	200
Modified Sleeved Collar	160	incl
Pre-91 Flexible Coupling	100	incl	I have not found a reliable supplier of these but if you have one I'm happy to fit it for you.

Special Jobs (ALL Models)
CLUTCH CABLE Supply and Fit (I only carry a small supply of cables so please check in advance if you want this done). Early style - £60 Later Style - £50	£50 - £60	£50 - £60	Will include new nuts on clutch cable, and adjusted to the same height as presented. Time required - 1 hour.
Gearbox and differential oil change Drain and refill with 1.9 Litres of appropriate oil (80w-90 Mineral oil to GL4 Specification).	50	40	Includes oil and pair of new drain plug washers and environmentally responsible disposal of used oil.

Timing:

Gear linkage fitting time is typically 3-5 hours.

Domestic Arrangements:

You are welcome to stay in the van whilst the work is being undertaken if you wish,
please do NOT chat to me when I'm working as I need to concentrate, and definitely no hanging over my shoulder whilst I'm doing it as that is very off-putting and potentially dangerous.
An electric hook up is available, approx 6Amp.
You can take a 15-20min UPHILL walk into Highworth itself, which is quite nice.
If you walk or have dog(s) with you there is a large 5-field country park immediately behind the house which is popular with dog walkers,
There is a children's playground a few hundred meters away
There is a regular Bus service into Swindon (no.7 bus, 35min journey, runs every 15-20 mins) if you want to visit Swindon (I don't recommend it however as Swindon is very run down these days).

Full details will be emailed to you.

FITTING SERVICE IS RESTRICTED OVER WINTER
(Dec to Mid-March) DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER,
HOWEVER IF YOU CAN MAKE ARRANGEMENTS AT VERY
SHORT NOTICE I'M SURE WE CAN FIND A SUITABLE DAY

(i.e. when it is not Raining nor freezing!)
email me and we'll see what can be arranged.

please email me ( jktowers@hotmail.co.uk ) to discuss availability.

Fitting Services

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