General Lacking basic information for 1992 Fiat Ducato 1.9TD

[Lollysmum]

Any m/homers out there with knowledge of elderly Ducatos? Just bought one, a 1992 Fiat Ducato 1.9TD base & a Swift Capri 540 GXL body & am trying to do the basics such as changing oil, air & fuel filters. Doesn't seem to be any info that I can use as a guide & I'd rather not bodge something if I can avoid it.



E.g how does the fuel filter fit-is it a screw thread? Do you turn it to left or right to unscrew? Been fighting to remove it today & got absolutely nowhere but found a fuel leak & sorted that by replacing all the hoses. There is no release strap & no screws/bolts which hold the filter in place as far as I can see.


Oil-how much does it take to bring it up to the correct level.
Gearbox oil-is a filler accessible-if so how much oil should it take?
I'm working on the assumption that no-one has done anything with the engine for a very long time & without the engine running well it's not going to be much of a m/home. Am on a deadline-grandson arrives on 24th May so can't hang about

 

[jontee61]

you will find loads of brill information on this forum. but bearing in mind the age of your vehicle you may find TalbotOC worth a visit as lots of owners on there with your model as the site covers. Fiat---puegeot---citrone and Talbot all with the 1.9 variant. and CustomCampers a good source for parts etc.