First time caddy build for long time Dub fan.

[Exuptoy]

Bit the bullet, took off my side rubbing strips, spot blasted the rust with 60-80 grit blast media, then covered the bare blasted metal with galv spray before mixing a little epoxy primer and giving it some protection until my mate is ready to paint both rear quarters.







I had already cleaned off any residue from the tape with lighter fluid so it was just a case of sticking fresh 3M VHB clear tape onto my painted Touran trims and stuck them on the driver side. They are wider and shorter and I had to trim off all mounting lugs on the rear one so had to make sure the front one was fitted first so you can get the line from it.
Same job on the other side tomorrow.
Looking much better.

[Exuptoy]

Got a couple of new badges added along with the bumper trim to match the bonnet trim (both from vanstyle) Still waiting on my gloss black vw badge arriving.
Touran side mouldings now fitted to both sides and spot blasted the rust out of the two rear quarters from the arch scuffs that were present when I got it. Painted with galv paint and epoxy primer so should hold it at bay till my mate paints both sides, never bothered levelling with filler, I just wanted rid of the rust for now.

[Exuptoy]

Got my tailgate badge today after receiving an incorrect one from Vanstyle.
They only stock the 130mm item suitable for T5/T6 and barn door caddy’s. The correct one for an 03-10 tailgate van is the same as the 15-20. For some reason Vanstyle weren’t aware. They know what doesn’t fit but not what does!
Got this from eBay advertised for Caddy and maxi 15-20. It’s basically 110mm

[Cowen99]

Any chance you could send a link to that rear badge bud been looking for one for ages

[Exuptoy]

No problem. Here you go.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134070908844 ... media=COPY

[Exuptoy]

Been busy with the rattle cans on my mirror covers and roof spoiler, however, they were sourced from my local paint suppliers not some crap like Halfrauds or Hicote.
Spent £34 on 2K orange (Ral2005 I think), Reflex silver base and lacquer.

[Vanmandan]

Hi, Loving the build so far.

Can i ask about the fire whilst fitting the seat brackets? im going to be welding mine soon and want to be carful

[Daggz68]

Finally managed to code my cruise control after a bit of trial and error. I’d totally missed the step of activating the CC in the engine control module.

Van looks great.
Have you a run through how to code the cc in at all?

Thanks

[Exuptoy]

Sorry bud, never got a noti of your reply. I just followed the how to on here. Pretty straight forward.

[martynbruce]

Just read from start to finish. Great progress now I need to get my finger out and do mine

[Exuptoy]

Minor issue just now with fuel taking a while to prime when the van has stood overnight. Think it needs a tank pump.

However, I’ve just got another project.
It’s a 2011 Audi A1 TDi Sport which is constantly in limp mode with a turbo boost positioned code, last service required 15200 miles ago, dash fan noisy, fan speed 1 not working, MFSW buttons not working and just a general lack of love.
Paid £1000 fir it with 120k on it.
So far spent £500 on it, fixed the limp mode thing with a new wastegate actuator, whilst I was messing with that it got a new boost pressure switch and MAF so I know they’re good. Fan turned out to be have a plastic bag wrapped around it which wore the bearings so I put in a used one from a 2016 Polo and a new resistor pack. Brake discs and pads from and rear, full service, someone fitted the wrong clockspring (noticed straight away it was dated 2017!!!) with the squib I
from fleebay I got the cowl and stalks so it’s getting the cruise retrofit, now that my MFSW is working and it’s getting a belt , idlers and pump next week.

[Gmancan1]

Didnt know behind strips had holes i wanna upgrade to touran strips . Likely just glue anyway .

Looks smart any other orange ideas? Big diet fanta sticker (cans silver snd orange)

New project looks fun

[Exuptoy]

Got high temp orange paint for the callipers and an orange salt rock sticker to go on it. My starting issue is still here after the last message, cranking after overnight parking and when it sounds like it’s gonna start but gives a cough then I have to crank for maybe 40 seconds before it’ll catch.
Prime the pump a few times then hold the key past the point you think it’s gonna start and it starts without issue. Maybe fuel running back to tank? Anyone had that? How did you cure it?

A1 now has cruise control after a guy near Norwich called Ed Levett ran the extra wire to the eco and fitted and coded it all for £65.
If anyone needs his number let me know. He can code my Touran clocks for £30 so they’re next for attention.

[Exuptoy]

Finally got my 2000 high line Touran clocks fitted and coded by a nice guy Ed from Norwich whilst I was away working. Charged me just £30 on top of the original £25 I paid for the clocks almost 2 years ago! Nice to actually have a temp gauge and fuel computer.
He even changed the display to show the caddy. Same guy fitted and coded my Aydi cruise inc the ECU repair wire for just £65!

[Exuptoy]

Finally got my new springs from stance and got them fitted this week.
The van is now pretty much at full lift with just 1/2 inch more thread remaining. The springs had sagged substantially.
She’s getting the injector seals done today, hopefully to cure my fuel drain back to tank and cure my injector deviation when idling and hunting.