If this is your first visit, be sure to
check out the FAQ by clicking the
link above. You may have to register
before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages,
select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
Mega build thread coming up hopefully.................love it.
Not like some of the ones on here. Engine swap was a necessity as the old one was fubar. Just hoping the one I've bought doesn't turn out to be as bad a purchase as the van!
My 'build' will only be as far as keeping it functional and making it more useful. The interior has already been done and is lovely but I will be looking to make some improvements / additions over time, given the body holds up.
The shell isn't the best - but far from the worst I've seen! Needs some work on the front arches and there are a couple of holes in the sills that need plating up. The previous, previous owner sent me a load of pics from when they repaired the floor and rear quarters... they seem to have done a thorough job.
The running gear is tired but he's done 320k so is to be expected. Ultimately it can all be replaced and I'm starting with the biggest part of that - stuff like brakes, steering and suspension are basically consumables as far as I'm concerned.
I guess my view is that as long as it goes and does the stuff I want a camper to do, I'm not too fussed about how it looks.... it's the fun we have along the way that matters.
Looks a decent van mate, what’s the reason for the strip down....?
Sent from my iPhone using Just T4s
Piston rings were dead - eating oil like no tomorrow. Worked out the price of a rebuild and it was going to be a LOT more than I picked the replacement engine for. The fact it had been turbo'd already was a massive plus.
Here's the inside. All custom made from old pallets. The RX8 seats are ace and work well for me as my other car is an RX7... actually thinking of getting another set for that as they're so comfortable.
Can't take credit for any of the above. That was all the good work of another member on here (I think).
The only thing I've done so far is about 20k miles to find out what it needs and what we want from it. Oh, changed the steering wheel too as the old one was gammy and starting to disintegrate. Just a cheap second hand one but looks and feels much better.
Yep. Was an AJA and the one going in is an AAB. Means I need a few bits though. Was missing the power steering pump and pulley, plus the outer cam belt cover. Pretty sure I can't use any of those parts from the AJA on the AAB.
What are you doing with the old AJA? I wouldn’t mind a spare AJA and ABL. I’ll rebuild myself. Also what was the original steering wheel out of? I like that.
Got to figure out if I need to steal any bits first. Having a bit of a head scratch around the PS pump (was missing from the AAB) and the engine mounts. Not sure what is interchangeable at the moment. Once I've sussed that, the AJA will be available for cheap.
Got to figure out if I need to steal any bits first. Having a bit of a head scratch around the PS pump (was missing from the AAB) and the engine mounts. Not sure what is interchangeable at the moment. Once I've sussed that, the AJA will be available for cheap.
The replacement wheel is just a barchetta one on an eBay hub. £27 all in.
I’ll have no need for any ancillaries anyway just the main stuff so that sounds perfect. Just let me know when it’s available and we can chat again.
What was the other wheel out of? The plastic one? Looks VAG?
Comment