What did you do to your van today?

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Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by Treads »

Peng wrote:Picked up a set of coilovers. Is it worth getting adjustable drop links for the front? Or standard's are ok with it being lowered?

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Adjustable. Here in Germany it states that they need to be reduced in length otherwise they don’t pass TÜV inspection.

Im pretty sure that standards will rub anyway
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Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by Newtothisr20 »

Took van in to garage for vacuum actuator problem. Now being told I need a new turbo.
Do I
A. pay £850 for standard reconditioned turbo oil n filter swap n labour

Or

B. Do pay £400 for upgraded turbo. And labour to have dpf n erg removed and remap I think maybe £1000 total.

Bear in mind engine has done 197k.

Advice would be appreciated
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Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by Doc »

That's a good turbo, it did well.
I'd go with a refurbished/remanufactured replacement if you can find one, I don't see much point putting new turbo on a 200k mile ish engine.
Adding a hybrid at that kinda mileage will only cost you more in the long run. Most likely causing clutch/flywheel problems but maybe even engine problems.
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Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by MikerBike »

Fitted roof rails and a new Pioneer CarPlay head unit - more style & better sounds!
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Re: What did you do to your van today?

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Spent the last few days making a box for the back ...
Finished and fitted today

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Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by Katiecaddy »

@ petrev
Box for the back looks great, like the look of the switch button, where about’s is that from?
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Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by petrev »

Hi KC,

eBay
Search - Push button catch lock
Mine are the larger size as small/mini tend to have more problems for me.

These are the ones I bought last year
Round, Brushed, x5
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263875057212

Others may be cheaper now ...

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Wobble blocks fittedImage
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Wobble blocks fitted and dropped one hole, hopefully tightens things up a bit.!Image


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Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by Papa Bear »

Got my Caddy back on the road thank f###
Gearbox all working, mechatronic box flushed and filled, fixed issues. Drives better than before it blew.
Now to strip the old gearbox just to find out what went wring. Maybe make it into a coffee table :D
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@Papa Bear - Nice one, very pleased for you. I admire your perseverance.
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Gave it a well needed but quick wash. Needs a machine polish really and some love. Also had the Mrs nail varnish on the engine coverImage just waiting on mounting pegs to fit. ImageImage

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Fitted an RCD330 head unit and turned some options on with Vagcom


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The las few days i have installed a Xtrons head unit, MB Quart door speakers, Rear view camera and Quad Lock wireless charger. Next will be sound proofing and subwoofers. Image[/img]
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Picked up one of theseImageImage
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Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by Rickzayne »

Where from? Do they do one for the other side as well?

I opened the fuse box hatch to try install my dashcam then changed my mind… maybe tomorrow

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