tommy
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Apr 23, 2007 23:00:25 GMT
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.JPG) .JPG) Yes, it's ridiculous. No, I didn't find it in a Blue Peter warehouse. Quieten down. This was my first 'car'. I'm now in possession of a brown mk5 Cortina GL, but this is my other passion. It was a minibus, converted into a camper (badly - paintjob also applied during this period), and since it got so mouldy, and after I came across a good bit of space and sheds, I decided I'd strip her and do her up altogether. As you can see, rust is a pretty major issue. The chassis is fine, but the bodywork is a mess and screams out for some serious welding - which it'll be getting soon enough, along with a full primer and respray. After that will come the kitting-out of the interior into something I'll be able to use to get myself around Europe and perhaps further during my summer holidays. I'm pretty sure I can make this van look good, since people have done great things with T3s / Vanagons, and this is after all just an inflated hi-top one of those. However the key issue here is it's powered by a 4-cylinder 2.0l Audi engine, the standard petrol engine for them in 1982 (also used on the Audi 100 and Porsche 924). VW decided this was a bad idea, and in 84 introduced the diesel and turbo options, but my poor old girl was too late, and was lumped with 72hp or whatever to pull 2.5 tons as well as my fat  . So I'm looking for a pretty major overhaul. Considering my budget is sizeable (though I'd like to save as much as possible for the interior work which will cost a shedload in options) I've been looking at how easily I could get a Rover V8 in there. The bay is actually fairly large, and with some serious cutting and sparks I could possibly be looking at a bay of 2' by 3'. These vans are so ridiculously basic it's like an enormous kitcar project ready and waiting. So what do you all think? I need power, and it'd be nice to get past my current top speed of 40mph going downhill. A V8 may indeed be going over the top - so if you have suggestions from experience they'd be very welcome. Engines aren't my field and I'm learning as I go, so if you can think of something far better suited for such a project do spill. Reliability is also important - this would be a daily runner, not a track car (!!). Cheers Tom |
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Apr 23, 2007 23:03:32 GMT
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I see potential! Good luck with he/she  |
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Iain M
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Apr 23, 2007 23:59:55 GMT
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I'd go for a diesel lump. Good luck with it  |
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77 Bay window VW Camper - soon back on the road after 12 sitting on the drive.
93 Ford Fiesta 1.1
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tommy
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I'd go for a diesel lump. Any particular reason? Learning all I can. |
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For some bizarre reason, I'm liking that allot! Good luck! |
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Iain M
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I'd go for a diesel lump. Any particular reason? Learning all I can. There will be a cost for whatever engine swap you go for with the diesel running costs will then be cheaper, if you're planing on driving to Europe it's something to think about. |
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88 Volvo 744 B200E Auto
77 Bay window VW Camper - soon back on the road after 12 sitting on the drive.
93 Ford Fiesta 1.1
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qwerty
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Yeah diesel will be much better for travelling than a V8. Go with a BIG diesel!!
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You're keen! 'Nuff respeck goin' out to ya boi. Yo momma.
I wouldn't fancy a rover V8 in there as the fuel economy will be so abysmal that you will never want to drive the damn thing, and could reach negative figures on long uphills with a few marras in the back. I think you should fit a decent sized diesel engine, maybe the 2.5 VM one from a Scorpio? they're pretty powerful, and cheap.
a 2.5 V6 diesel from a first-generation Audi A6 would be the absolute DONKEYS N0B, but is bound to be more expensive and difficult to wire up and that.
Could you get a straight six in there? What about a BMW 2.5 nicked from an Omega? Lovely.
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qwerty
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Yeah I wouldn't reccomend the 2.5 v6 audi TDI. I seem to remember reading somewhere that they have two ecu's and are extremely difficult to get to work once transplanted
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Nice to see an LT |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts  |
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Apr 24, 2007 12:28:24 GMT
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I'm loving lt28s pog you got a pick of that one in shefford?
Owned by that ginger chap?
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1982 VW LT28 Vanbriandamaged
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Apr 24, 2007 14:11:06 GMT
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VW put a straight 6 in later LT's, so there's room for one....what about 135hp and 200 torques from a Nissan RD28T out of an 80's/early 90's Patrol? If I can get 35mpg out of the one in my Range-Rover (which probably weighs about the same) you've got to be looking at 30+ in an LT.... |
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Apr 24, 2007 17:38:06 GMT
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couldnt u get a motor out of one of the newer LT's???
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Apr 24, 2007 17:40:07 GMT
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VW put a straight 6 in later LT's, so there's room for one....what about 135hp and 200 torques from a Nissan RD28T out of an 80's/early 90's Patrol? If I can get 35mpg out of the one in my Range-Rover (which probably weighs about the same) you've got to be looking at 30+ in an LT.... the 6 pots had a larger engine bay and cover ,so a six may not fit in place of a four.best have a measure up first |
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Apr 24, 2007 20:28:10 GMT
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Was recently sorely tempted by a LT28 ex-schoolbus with FSH and 45k miles on it.
Wanted to do a Commer wagon type camper conversion, problem is that at 4.8 metres long, it would be a problem parking on my yard, and the street is filled with little ASBO silly-billies.
Good luck, and enjoy it.
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tommy
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Apr 25, 2007 15:46:18 GMT
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Thanks for the replies fellas. Yeah the later LT models of the same type had a larger straight 6, but I reckon I could replicate that space with a bit of light cutting here and there. Checked out the brick-yard.co.uk before guz; not a huge amount of information for me, despite having an section dedicated to LTs.  As for an engine out of a post-94 LT - yes it's possible, but the vans were so drastically different to the LT I've got that I may as well choose any diesel option and get the same amount of work to fit it. So I'm gonna go bigger. Anyone know anything about Perkins 4236 3.9l Turbo Diesels? Apparently very reliable, and used by the US Marines in their jeeps. One for sale on ebay nearby me and I'm considering - but again fuel economy is an important factor. Awaiting details of dimensions and specs from the seller... |
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mrj
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Apr 25, 2007 17:22:47 GMT
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loving those, too.... still think of getting a LT for shifting the cars, but too many projects at the moment... as far as i know, the early Audi/VW five pots fit , someone here converted one years ago... still a petrol engine then, but a fine one ;D
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tommy
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Apr 27, 2007 22:43:00 GMT
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OK turns out the aforementioned Perkins diesel was too big for the van. I'm going to buy something very shortly - but I really do need two questions answered. I'll try to make them simple as possible.
1. If I buy a complete engine I can fit into my engine bay - is it unlikely it will work with my current drivetrain? In short - If I get a more powerful engine, will I need a crankshaft that can take more strain or will I be able to generally bung anything in as long as I can secure it, it turns over, and it fits the gearbox and other necessary parts?
2. If I'm looking to shift a brick wall that weighs 3 tons at over 70mph, what would you say my minimum torque or hp ratings should be (I'm not experienced with these values - all I know is 75hp isn't enough for my van)?
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Last Edit: Apr 27, 2007 22:43:49 GMT by tommy
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mofri
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Apr 30, 2007 17:06:05 GMT
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Hey Tommy,
You bought that van from one of my best mates!! I've told him about your thread so he should be online soon.
I've had many enjoyable weekends spent in that van. really pleased to hear that it's still going and it's gonna get over 60mph one day soon. Good luck with it.
Are you intending to keep the Urban cammo paint job?? It was painted on the hottest day since records began, flying ants were everywhere, theres probably a few still under the paint. He might be able to get you the paint codes if your interested.
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