Back at it rebuilding the van post accident.

I have a 99% complete vehicle again,

Not sure I like the guard being a different colour, but I'm hoping it's not for too long.
Unfortunately most of my 'paint funds' have gone into simply getting the van back together.
I finally had the chance to install my siderail cover kit from Darkside,


I'm now also running their EGR value delete.

Given I'll have to re-gas the Air Conditioning system post accident, I took the opportunity to retire the 300,000km old compressor and very worn condenser.

The early mk3 style is no longer sold, and the shorter mk4 version replaces it, meaning someone else doing a frond end swap wont have to clearance their radiator support panel like I originally did.

I will eventually replace my radiator support panel as it was damaged in the accident, and I don't like the repair or the now redundant clearance work being so visible.
My front brake callipers came back from Zinc plating, and all went back together well.

Each corner has new flexible lines too

My caddy life (Touran) armrest is finally complete as my replacement rear vents arrived.

These are very difficult to get locally. Id really love the ratcheting Touran style, maybe one day.
I'm stuck waiting for my rear brake callipers to be finished, so unfortunately the van still isn't drivable.
Though in better news, I have finally sorted my panel gaps to a point I'm happy with them

Once I have my rear brake callipers I will have a video update of the work carried out.