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Help! I have an ex Post Office LDV Pilot with an immobiliser.

kingpins!!!!!!! new or pack with grease

History

LDV

LDV is a famous UK van manufacturer, located in the Drews lane area of Wolseley, Birmingham, England. It was a part of the British Leyland/Rover Group empire and was the latter's Freight Rover arm of the Land Rover Group division. It was officially known as LDV Limited after its merger with Leyland Trucks and DAF Trucks in 1987. The company manufactures various panel vans, pick-ups and minibuses. These vehicles are available with various modifications and specifications. The Convoy and Pilot panel vans were amongst the first modified versions of Leyland DAF 400 Series of vehicles. They were produced between 1997 and 2006. The convoy was available as 2.8 tonne, 3.1 tonne and 3.5 tonne variants with load volume capacities of up to 12.9 cubic metres. The pilot was made available in capacities ranging from 2.2 to 2.6 tonnes in a 5.7 cubic metre load area. Both these vans were immensely popular as a minibus and would come as pick-up and fleet based vans. These vans were replaced by an LDV van, the Maxus. Maxus van was launched in 2005 and was awarded the Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine ''Van of the Year 2005'' title. It is available in two wheelbases, three roof heights and a choice of 2.8t, 3.2t and 3.5t GVW. It is being used on fleet basis by companies such as Transco, Royal Mail and various UK police services. The company had also produced a small van named LDV Cub that was produced from 1996 until 2001. It was popular with small businesses such as plumbers, gardeners and electricians. The company also provides services and insurance for LDV Maxus and other LDV cars. 

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(on LDV Pilot vans) "Rads block, if they overheat it normally wrecks the cylinder head, Rad fan switches fail, kingpins wear out quickly, shock bushes are always wearing out, steering boxes wear and leak, gearboxes can give problems with crunchy gears etc, diff seals leak, wiper linkages wear out and leak water into cab and your forever banging your elbow on the door."

kingpins!