The van itself is 10+ years old, but i've changed so many parts on the engine it's as good as new.

Like i said, once i got the charge up enough to pass the relays and turn the engine it started... and carried on going, but as soon as the engines off the battery looses the charge. Simply put, it's a dodgy battery.

Anyway, i ended up getting it for free from the guy i bought the last one off, i offered him £20 as he walked away but said it was alright.

At first i was planning on just getting another for £60, but in the end i just went back to the same guy.

Works fine now.

One thing that i will replace within the next month is the fuel pump.