Irish Deep black pearl Caddy

[Gmancan1]

I think its just the vans themselfs ive two after market aerials and still poor for radio

[D866]

So a few bits done over the last while, fitted a new grey rear bumper. Passed the annual CVRT test no issues with the touran xenons.
Picked up a new trailer which will be on the caddy occasionally if carrying light bulky loads.
After I collected it (photo below) I fitted a hitch which was higher to level the trailer. Tow all height is now 19.25 inches.

Finally bit the bullet and ordered a pioneer double din CarPlay head unit as the RCD330 reception and hands free quality had turned very poor.

[D866]

All polished up and higher Towbar fitter.
Hopefully picking up it’s night brother next week..Touareg Rline with air suspension. Caddy will still be used for the daily driver.

[D866]

Just an update on this, I’ve fitted a new pioneer double din head unit and a new reverse camera which to be fair is excellent.
No other issues apart from servicing and fitting four new tyres.

It’s doing serious trips round the country such as Sligo to Cork regularly which is getting tiring. So it might be moved on for a car.

[D866]

Update on this, my new VW thermostat I fitted in Sept 2023 failed after a year (stayed open) so fitted a new thermostat and all is good again.
A Yuasa 096 battery I got in Halfords failed also after 9 months. It held a charge but wasn’t able to deliver cranking Amps. I returned that for a replacement battery today.

[D866]

So it passed it CVRT (MOT) today, 30k kms done since last year. No issues.

[D866]

Nothing much to add, standard maintenance plus a rear ABS sensor and a new front caliper. mileage is racking up at an alarming rate i
Anyone any options in the Caddy 5?

[pleasestartnow]

How much was it to get it mapped do you mind me asking? It's on my list of things to do. Few places around Cork do it but no one is responding to me with a price

[D866]

I mapped it myself with a map of a tuning forum.
But generally I’d say it’s around €200

[D866]

02m 6 speed gear box had a bearing collapse in it. Just put in a new 6 speed box. Forgot how heavy the dam thing is!

[D866]

So it turns out the dog bone mount threads on the new gearbox were damaged so I had to take it out and send back to the breaker.

Also spouted an oil leak from the turbo, have a seal kit there and as the 02M boxes are getting rare in Ireland it may take a while to find one.
I’m giving the van to my father.
Purchased a demo Caddy mk5 yesterday morning. Picking it up next week.