Electriques (s) being broken for spares

[tim.strutt]

I saw someone was breaking an electrique on ebay and called to see if the had the vaccum pump and controller for sale, to be told they had SIX electriques and they'd put me through to the owner as he was working out what to do with them!

I spoke very briefly to the owner who put me on hold/lost me a few times and appeared very stressed about anyone coming down to see the vehicle(s) for a week or so - looks like he's been fielding quite a few calls about them...

Here's the ebay link to the "elctrique motor/gearbox for sale".

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Citroen-Berlingo- ... 4a9dec09db


[quote]
" We are selling the pictured electric engine and gearbox from a 2000 Citroen Berlingo Electrique E500

Sold as seen

We would prefer the lucky winner to pickup in person, but can get it delivered at your cost
(contact us for pricing BEFORE bidding if you cannot collect in person)

We will try to answer your emails, but for a faster response please ring us

VAT included in the price.

Viewing before auctions end is recommended, contact us to arrange

We are open
Monday - Friday 9am till 5pm
Saturday 9am till 4pm

Car Components Gosport Ltd
(02392) 501511"


[quote]

I've left my number as I'm after a couple of brake servo pumps/controllers, and possibly a new motor controller - I guess I'm not the only one in a queue for one!

Tim

[cianof]

Good find! Looks like the van in the picture has batteries too.

Shame to see these vans in the breakers.

Maybe some of these vans could be saved?

Birds eye view:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=%09Toronto+Place,+Gosport,+Hampshire,+United+Kingdom&sll=50.788541,-1.139789&sspn=0.003981,0.011362&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Toronto+Pl,+Gosport,+Hampshire+PO12+4UZ,+United+Kingdom&ll=50.797125,-1.138203&spn=0.000995,0.00284&t=h&z=19

Companies website
http://www.car-components.co.uk/

I wonder who killed these?

[sticks]

well guys i rang about the batts a few days ago and all the vans are year 2000 or before so they all probly got them old dud batts,

must be some bits worth buying tho......

[cianof]

Some vans from that time might have 2003 cells if they were replaced by Citroen. My own van is 99 with 2003 cells.

[sticks]

result !!
well the guy said all were duff and started rambling on about how heavy they are and how much scrap there worth,so i thought it was long....

[cianof]

.....yes....all that scrap cadmium....must be worth a fortune.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadmium_poisoning

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itai-itai_disease

[sticks]

he said lead to me,seriously

[cianof]

Maybe let him know what he's dealing with.

If the cells are duds, Saft UK are responsible for their disposal.

I think you still have to bring them to the disposal point.

http://www.saftbatteries.com/TheSaftGroup/Environment/Collectionpoints/tabid/435/Language/en-US/Default.aspx#Royaume-Uni

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Willenhall+Road,+Darlaston+UK-WS10+8JR&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=39.047881,93.076172&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Willenhall+Rd,+Walsall+WS10+8,+United+Kingdom&ll=52.578058,-2.033844&spn=0.007328,0.022724&t=h&z=16

I've send a message to the seller about the toxic nature of the STM-100 MRE cells. Hopefully they'll get recycled properly.

[tim.strutt]

I didn't have chance to talk to the owner at any length, I got the very distinct feeling he had really had enough of talking to poeple about the vans and so backed right off.

One has to wonder why sometimes.......

tres bien.

[Grumpy-b]

Actually SAFT dont have a responsibility to take them back, and wont. They will however guide you to a company in Birmingham who will dispose of them for you. They quoted a pro rata cost of £250 per tonne.
They send you a sealed pallet and you put your batteries in it they collect them, not cheap.

These vehicles were originally from Southampton University, he has had them at least two years.

Not sure anything is going to come out of this yard. Such a shame.
I spoke to him on tuesday and hereally isnt interested in selling them in a hurry as he said they have been there two years so he doesnt need to do anything quickly.

Grumpy_b