Looking at a 801.4 later. Any tips

[craig7]

Hi All

Looking at a 1997 801.4 later. Old girl but I only want it for some projects at our new home that need some serious love

Just wondered if there are any major points or faults I should be looking out for ???


Any help really appreciated

[Muz]

Hi All

Looking at a 1997 801.4 later. Old girl but I only want it for some projects at our new home that need some serious love

Just wondered if there are any major points or faults I should be looking out for ???


Any help really appreciated

Other than the fact JCB made it ? .. I'm just messin wit ya ... it will do the job, but there are better machines out there that will give you less trouble and hold their value better, like Kubota or some Volvos

[craig7]

Other than the fact JCB made it ? .. I'm just messin wit ya ... it will do the job, but there are better machines out there that will give you less trouble and hold their value better, like Kubota or some Volvos

Whaa haa I was waiting for that... lol...


I was surprised actually how good condition it was in especially for price. Few silly simple things need doing (new locking fuel cap, seat, etc) so after any decent part suppliers if anyone could direct me would be appreciated

Also going to give it a general service . Don't suppose anyone would happen to have a manual would they ? or know where could get one ??? found one for the newer models but not a 1997



Any help appriciated guys, thanks

[Muz]

Don't suppose anyone would happen to have a manual would they ?

Oooohhh ... thats a bone of contention round these parts .. many have offered services .. with little in return .. perhaps crossing one of the forums members palms with silver might get results

Thats for you guys to arrange ... as they say in Dragons Den .. I'm out

[craig7]

ah ok I get that and understandable...

Had it in another forum i'm a member of which is now solved pretty well. Made most of forum open but a certain section with downloadable info and manuals in a paid section. Its only like $10 a year but keeps out the 1 post beggars and info is there for all the decent contributors to have all they want (and helps pay for the forum and other bits etc)

[2414.ginger]

Hi Craig
Welcome to the forum.
If you send a PM with your email address I will send you a copy of the service manual, which was very kindly sent to me by Rob-b.
All the best with your new toy, it's surprising what you can get done with a small machine.
Regards Pete

[craig7]

Would be much appreciated Pete, thanks indeed


Anyone with one got theirs piped for a breaker?

[2414.ginger]

On it's way to you.
Forgot to add,I got fixed for filters from these people, very helpful.
http://www.merlindiesel.com/
Pete

[craig7]

Thanks Pete very appreciated :D


Anyone had any joy finding a replacement seat or is it just a case of scouring ebay still a decent one comes up ?

[craig7]

btw Pete thanks for the link to Merlin guys

I found these guys he other day who had a kit listed for the 801.4 http://ricoeurope.com/fastfind/JCB-8.../314/3772/1709

[2414.ginger]

Just seen this on ebay.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fr...+diggers&rt=nc

[ianoz]

Hey Pete , You might want to check the link you put up It shows the whole mini digger catagory . I presume you wanted to show a particular machine .

[2414.ginger]

OK Ian, so it ended this was what I was after,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Digger...item3cd07dc207

[Wee Jim]

Would be much appreciated Pete, thanks indeed


Anyone with one got theirs piped for a breaker?

my 8018 I have now and the one I had before are/were piped for a braker

[ianoz]

Ebay UK must work a little different to here .If it is a recently ended item here,it still shows it , but states it has ended or been relisted .
Strange . I had a JCB bonnet on my watch list from UK Ebay . 5 years later , it is still on my watch list and still viewable. The mysteries that is Ebay .