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- Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:50 am
- Forum: New Users/Ask a Simple Question
- Topic: Pointer for a newbie
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2069
Re: Pointer for a newbie
Sounds like you have it all under control. Happy travels.
- Mon Aug 21, 2023 4:56 pm
- Forum: New Users/Ask a Simple Question
- Topic: Pointer for a newbie
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2069
Re: Pointer for a newbie
Hi Ballzy I don't know anything about the DAF XF 250 engine, mine has the DAF 1160 DKX and the ZF 6 speed that was factory fitted, given the difficulty (as in nightmare) getting bits for the 1160 and the gearbox, with the added issue of having to engineer the gearbox change, with adaption and other ...
- Sat Apr 08, 2023 4:58 pm
- Forum: Buy / Swap / Sell
- Topic: Wanted: Bova air spring pistons
- Replies: 1
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Wanted: Bova air spring pistons
Hi I am looking for some Bova Futura 1987 air spring pistons. The lower diameter is 218mm. They need to be in serviceable condition, no rust on seal, area with the four holes on the top needs to be flat, not crushed from driving with no air in the air spring. Happy to look at any other Bova Futura b...
- Wed Jul 13, 2022 8:37 am
- Forum: New Users/Ask a Simple Question
- Topic: DAF 1160 DKX Bova Futura
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1487
DAF 1160 DKX Bova Futura
Hi I am looking for a thermostat housing, new or nos for the above engine and manuals for the engine and coach. From the bits of parts manual I have the DAF part number is: 115873 or 0115873, the 0 was added later when they went to 7 digit numbers. Would be happy look at any parts for sale for the a...
- Tue Jan 09, 2018 7:19 pm
- Forum: General Transport Discussion
- Topic: Bova Futura's: Where Are They Now?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15373
Re: Bova Futura's: Where Are They Now?
Hi Denv12 I was told mine was built in Australia, had tracked down one of the Dutch engineers that stayed here. Bought it from Phillip Island Bus Lines. Embarrassed to say I am in the 9th year of my "6 month" conversion project. Underneath the PIBL colours it was Bus Australia colours, und...
- Tue Jan 09, 2018 2:35 pm
- Forum: General Transport Discussion
- Topic: Bova Futura's: Where Are They Now?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15373
Re: Bova Futura's: Where Are They Now?
Hi Denv12 I have 3539, converting to a motorhome. Had new screens fitted a few years back without any issue. There is another one near me in SA that is basically a wreck that has had an engine change. I have collected some info and motorhome images over the years, if you are interested let me know w...