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Nudging ever closer ...


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Post #1049077 18th Oct 2024 4:13pm
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She sure is Thumbs Up Clayton.

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Post #1049093 18th Oct 2024 7:25pm
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Electron



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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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Post #1050536 2nd Nov 2024 1:10pm
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Great pic of the front and as in most cases, the journey is always longer than we first think Very Happy Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
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Post #1051023 7th Nov 2024 8:26pm
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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 ..
Post #1051719 14th Nov 2024 11:17am
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Very Happy Thumbs Up Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
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Post #1052334 20th Nov 2024 7:53pm
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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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Post #1054438 11th Dec 2024 1:44pm
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Great you've got there and she's looking good Thumbs Up

The warmer weather does help allot, goes so much better Very Happy Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
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Post #1054621 13th Dec 2024 8:19pm
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Oooppppsss rear brakes seized ... still papering with fivers ..


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Post #1057201 12th Jan 2025 10:41pm
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It's good that you still have some fivers left Wink Very Happy Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
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Post #1057592 16th Jan 2025 8:54pm
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She lives !!


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Now with an MOT



Now needs to go off to the rolling road to see what bhp the engine makes. In the spring we'll pul off the Dormobile lid and white flowcoat the inside - replace the roof vinyl and fit the single pull out bed that goes in the roof.
Post #1057797 18th Jan 2025 11:13pm
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Great news with the mot and she does look very different outside Thumbs Up Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
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Post #1058065 20th Jan 2025 9:15pm
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