Hi All! :-)
As I came in straaight away with a problem (it's how I usually find these forums) I thought I'd come and introduce myself!
I'm Jenna and this (in the pics) is my van. Bought this 1994 1.9D last April and reworked it a bit in time to ferry my partner round festivals and bodyboarding spots. Have tried to order pics from the condition I got it in, to about September last year - doesn't look like it worked, though but am sure you can figure it out :-)
Most of the modifications are a somewhat temporary first fit and I don't have many recent pics, as I've been under the bonnet more than I've been in it, since I think October last year. There are many bodges, including fitting the inverter on the bulkhead because I only have 1 solar panel and wanted to keep the battery in the front for the time being, to make use of the alternator in bad weather.
So far we've (mostly me) installed a window, solar panel, vent, inverter, diesel heater, curtains, laminate floor, insulation, cedar cladding, made a bed (changed the design slightly now so slides in and out instead of folding in the middle), done a load of repairs including new alternator, fuel pump seal/bush/throttle shaft replacement, wiring repairs and re-routing, new speakers, some temporary furniture and probably other things I can't remember. We also had the clutch thrust bearing blow up on us while in Ireland last September, after nearly hitting a dog on the crest of a hill at twilight, which wasn't much fun.
Currently working to get Valdi (the van) back on the road again after issues with a very leaky fuel pump and deal alternator that resulted - issue is likely timing, but we'll see when we next get good weather!
Look forwad to getting to know you all! :-)
Jenn
As I came in straaight away with a problem (it's how I usually find these forums) I thought I'd come and introduce myself!
I'm Jenna and this (in the pics) is my van. Bought this 1994 1.9D last April and reworked it a bit in time to ferry my partner round festivals and bodyboarding spots. Have tried to order pics from the condition I got it in, to about September last year - doesn't look like it worked, though but am sure you can figure it out :-)
Most of the modifications are a somewhat temporary first fit and I don't have many recent pics, as I've been under the bonnet more than I've been in it, since I think October last year. There are many bodges, including fitting the inverter on the bulkhead because I only have 1 solar panel and wanted to keep the battery in the front for the time being, to make use of the alternator in bad weather.
So far we've (mostly me) installed a window, solar panel, vent, inverter, diesel heater, curtains, laminate floor, insulation, cedar cladding, made a bed (changed the design slightly now so slides in and out instead of folding in the middle), done a load of repairs including new alternator, fuel pump seal/bush/throttle shaft replacement, wiring repairs and re-routing, new speakers, some temporary furniture and probably other things I can't remember. We also had the clutch thrust bearing blow up on us while in Ireland last September, after nearly hitting a dog on the crest of a hill at twilight, which wasn't much fun.
Currently working to get Valdi (the van) back on the road again after issues with a very leaky fuel pump and deal alternator that resulted - issue is likely timing, but we'll see when we next get good weather!
Look forwad to getting to know you all! :-)
Jenn
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