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Post by dodgerover on Jun 3, 2015 16:43:01 GMT 1
Those flexi arches look a different profile to mine which is a bit wierd? But can you imagine the wheels you could fit under them with the right offset? lol 2 Jelly bean slot mags at each side
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Post by troppo on Jun 4, 2015 0:48:54 GMT 1
Or one hugely wide steel wheel either side, picture the super van with 15 inch wide bags at the rear
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Post by pio507 on Jun 8, 2015 22:54:33 GMT 1
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Post by FredTransit on Jun 9, 2015 8:53:11 GMT 1
At a guess I would say the top pic is hazards.
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Post by pio507 on Jun 21, 2015 22:20:07 GMT 1
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Post by FredTransit on Jun 22, 2015 9:19:17 GMT 1
BTW you don't need a CPU if you don't want it. You can fit a mechanical Bosch pump.
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Post by pio507 on Jun 22, 2015 18:52:21 GMT 1
Cheers Fred, got myself a 145 Bosch Bump, now just need to get more time & motivation...
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Post by FredTransit on Jun 22, 2015 21:23:37 GMT 1
That's the one, chips go with fish, not under the bonnet.
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Post by sidewaysjas on Jun 23, 2015 22:16:58 GMT 1
nice van, interesting plan
Jason
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Post by pio507 on Jun 27, 2015 21:38:46 GMT 1
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Post by FredTransit on Jun 28, 2015 10:50:04 GMT 1
The trans tunnel is a good move, not only cos you are using the mat, but yo the don't have a second hole to cover. I would be tempted to do the whole floor pan, but not sure how the old and new line up
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Post by pio507 on Jun 28, 2015 11:18:13 GMT 1
Thought that myself but then just opted for the trans tunnel in the end...
Having read through a few threads, I see some people use the existing holes in the front spring hanger to mount/locate the subframe. I see that can have the front wheels slightly forward in the arch, but then that keeps the steering knuckle angle more like it was in the Mk5. I was thinking of centralising the wheel (Re-drilling the front spring hanger) and then if necessary spacing the rack away from the subframe as I'm sure I read in a thread that the steering knuckle is at its maximum otherwise and can lead to a slightly notchy steering feel...
Myself and a buddy are taking a week off work shortly and hoping to wipe out the IFS & Turbo DI swop, so just trying to have as much homework/prep done as possible.
Thanks
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Post by pio507 on Jul 4, 2015 23:04:52 GMT 1
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Post by pio507 on Jul 11, 2015 23:05:24 GMT 1
Swopped over to a manual pump today, Bosch 145. Changed over inlet manifold and rocker cover from a posy 97 engine as I want to run a standard intercooler / pipes from a Mk5 Transit. Bit of a hybrid job on the fuel filter as well but all good.... New Water Pump and belt as well... Dumped the EGR as well... This is my first time doing a Diesel Conversion so must get my head around advancing the pump ect...Been reading about using a dial test indicator and setting the pump to .68mm plunger lift at tdc in the crankshaft.... Started cleaning up the IFS as well Ran out of time in making a little jig for fitting the Mk5 Axle. Need to move the spring saddles closer to the pigs head by 50mm. I'm no fabricator, but this simple little jig should work fine for me...
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Post by pio507 on Aug 9, 2015 12:36:16 GMT 1
Decided to take the last few days off and along with my buddy, we made a mad burst on the running gear swop... I spoke to Oldskooler & Markmex and then we jumped in balls deep. Thankfully it was handier than I initially expected, but defo needed a few beers after it... Have lots of pics, but will throw up a few of the main ones.... To summarise, we levelled the van, centred the wheel in the wheel arch, levelled the sub frame, made up fillet pieces from 60x60 Box Iron, welded up captive pics and welded these to the chassis legs. We had previously made up a jig to locate the top mounts based on the donor van, so we were then able to bolt this jig to the new fillet pieces so that the top mounts were located in the same Camber/castor position relative to the subframe. We used the top mounts from the old van and 'mated' them to my van. Cleaned them up and job done. Made a hybrid steering column from the Mk5/Mk2 and mounted it up. By keeping the Subframe 15 mm lower than intended, it made the steering easier to sort and took the pressure off the steering joints. While I was at the front, I replaced bushes, bearings, brake pads, discs, calipers, flexi pipes, shocks and top mounts. Rear axle fitted, springs saddles moved in by 2" either side to make it work. Cant use the rear anti roll bar now and it hits the leaf spring, so going to mod the old front anti roll bar some other day to fit.... Changed shoes, cylinders and make made a Mk5 Cable fit handy enough... Fitted the Brake load apportioning valve from Mk5 as well... Had to mod the prop to suit, put Mk5 end on the Mk2 Shaft. Picked up a new exhaust system from a Mk5 Chassis cab, made that fit with a bit messing with brackets etc.... Engine Swop work worked out handy enough as well....
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