Like the title says, I've had the van almost three years (and it's only seen the road a handful of times!) and have yet to start (without lack of trying!) a build thread. I'll start off with photos that I've managed to find and become more in depth as time goes on (Big things planned for this year; injectors, VNT conversion rear ARB...etc.)
The closest I have to a photo from the state it was in when I first got hold of it:
I bought blind and thought I was getting a 1.9TD, and all the documentation said so, turns out that someone had stuck a 1X in at somepoint
Bulkhead removed:
Cab interior complete stripped for clean/dash paint.
Quick Q. Has anyone got any ideas on how to clean out the injector ports without removing the head/getting any of the crud to drop into the chamber? Or shall I leave it be?
Even more so has anyone local(ish) got an injector puller I could borrow? Only one of them was willing to play ball with the 15 mm spanner...
The overglorified 'Shake Weight' arrived in the post, so the old injectors that I suspect are responsible for my diesel knock have been ripped out:
Turns out that the actual injectors aren't as bad as I expected them to be, but those nozzles are absoluely caked in soot...
Managed to get Rake's massive hole injectors in, but I've a feeling that they'll have to come out soon (as soon as the turbo conversion's done); There appeared to be a lot of resistance, so I'm assuming the ports could do with a good clean.
The only downside to the whole operation though - looks like I'll be heading back to the body shop sooner that I would have liked.
With no rain, today I managed to clear all this from my engine:
Turns out that if you disconnect and remove the turbo downpipe first, it is possible to remove the turbo and manifolds without having to remove any bolts from underneath the van. Kept all the skin on my hands as well!
Turk, to be honest all this is nothing compared to the time and effort you've put into the quad headlamp project. I've been keeping an eye since early on and I'm absolutely amazed. I'd swap in a heartbeat.
Between here, Sunderland and Brighton, I managed to get a bit of superficial work done on the PD100 inlet. Really could do with some time of work (or a free weekend!) to get some real stuff done:
Finally got round to attempting to port the manifold myself (as my mate who was going to do it was busy with a track car or some nonsense - bloody CGTI lot!I:I
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A word of warning for anyone wishing to do this - gloves and goggles are a must. Oh; and definitely do not do it inside!
Turk, to be honest all this is nothing compared to the time and effort you've put into the quad headlamp project. I've been keeping an eye since early on and I'm absolutely amazed. I'd swap in a heartbeat.
For those of you thinking about doing the EGR blank; make sure you get a decent (thick) blanking plate. I can count the number of times on one hand the amount of times I had used the van since I installed my last one and this is what happened!
Hi there,
First post here so bear with me. I have a 1992 caravelle and wanted to remove the fridge because it won't light despite seeing the spark jumping in the plastic window inside the fridge. I have removed the two brackets at the top of the fridge (via the top drawer) but it won't budge...
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Let me introduce to my dream car... a VW T4. :D
After years of trying to find the perfect Syncro (by perfect i mean one that suits by budget) i had to abandon the idea and convince myself that i don´t need a syncro and a normal T4 will do.
After lots of reading, googling and a few test...
Picked this up in September 2013 after viewing a few and hunting for a base van for a new build. Was a Private buy from a lady who had been using it for a small hobby catering business and thanks must go to @Turlough for giving us the heads up on this wee gem! So time for another build thread...
'Mishska' Build thread - a wee bit 'different?' (lots of pics)
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So its about time I tried to consolidate the 10+ years of 'work' into a build thread .....in reality its about 6months spread across that time but you know the deal.. its never...
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cabrio and a ‘71 early bay camper but as there was some room on the drive decided to get a T4!!!
Ive always liked the look of the T4 have been close to...
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