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Electron

Member Since: 28 May 2016
Location: Bideford
Posts: 48

Nudging ever closer ...

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18th Oct 2024 4:13pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10784

She sure is

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

18th Oct 2024 7:25pm

Electron

Member Since: 28 May 2016
Location: Bideford
Posts: 48

So I'm going up later in the month to make the MegaJolt Loom in situ. Going for 16" steel rims with zero offset to try to get a bit more steering lock. The stereo is built into the headlining and needs sorting. A few other minor bits 'n bobs and we're there. As always the journey was longer and more involved but hopefully I'll have a much better truck to play with ..

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2nd Nov 2024 1:10pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10784

Great pic of the front and as in most cases, the journey is always longer than we first think

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

7th Nov 2024 8:26pm

Electron

Member Since: 28 May 2016
Location: Bideford
Posts: 48

So we wired up the MegaJolt, EDIS 8, Coilpacks and Crank Sensor over the past couple of days. Everything went really well until we came to turn the thing off !! Leakage from the alternator into the white feeds prevented the relays from cutting things out. Took ages to fathem but we got there.

The engine sounds fantastic with the new 9:35 pistons, rebuild with new cam, valves, big ends, mains etc. The exhaust is perfect with not much more noise but better flow.

We've added a Lambda Sensor bung so with the MegaJolt showing revs and manifold pressure and the sensor showing mixture it is so much easier to set up and optimise.

We also added the extra temperature sensor for the MegaJolt to alter the timing for cold startup. This drops out gently as the thing warms up. She now starts on the button first time every time (Before was a cranking nightmare especially when hot.)

There are a few more "campervan" bits to do and some interior reassembly but we're getting ever closer ..

14th Nov 2024 11:17am

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10784

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

20th Nov 2024 7:53pm

Electron

Member Since: 28 May 2016
Location: Bideford
Posts: 48

So we've finally got there on the body and mechanics. New zero offset wheels with 235/85 16 tyres so 70mph should be more bearable. Next stop is taking the Dormobile roof off to fit the new canopy and roof vents, replace the glass roof seals and fit the bunk bed in the Spring when its warm enough for Flowcoat to work nicely ...

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11th Dec 2024 1:44pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10784

Great you've got there and she's looking good

The warmer weather does help allot, goes so much better

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

13th Dec 2024 8:19pm

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