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started collecting goodies for the van..... 18 x 8 alloys with 235/40 commercial rated tyres ![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/kerrywh2001/21791_RS6_1.jpg) lovely stainless steel side bars (very 'A Team' ;D) ![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/kerrywh2001/0c7c_1.jpg) and the essential pool ball gear knob ![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/kerrywh2001/7c68_1.jpg) but the whole project is stalled by the busted gearbox ![:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/sad.png)
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Currently driving a Renault Wind Gordini as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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Feb 20, 2009 14:09:05 GMT
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Currently driving a Renault Wind Gordini as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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Feb 20, 2009 14:19:41 GMT
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them's nice wheels chap! get em on already! ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Feb 20, 2009 14:50:26 GMT
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theres an ex-aa van in ultra (feb 2009), good basis for a sensibly priced project van, especially if its the 2.5tdi
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Feb 20, 2009 15:11:27 GMT
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them's nice wheels chap! get em on already! ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) Yup, I was thinking at the start of the thread 'all that needs is a slam and some RS6 rims'. Perfect.
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ok, not much happened for about 5 weeks while I was trying to source a gearbox and playing with another project but the yellow peril is booked in to have the new g/box on Monday so things should pick up then. Plan is to get all the mechanical issues sorted first then tackle bodywork and interior but I couldn't resist popping the new indicators and nice period AA badge on today! ![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/kerrywh2001/March2009001.jpg) ![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/kerrywh2001/March2009003.jpg)
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Currently driving a Renault Wind Gordini as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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Mar 21, 2009 11:21:36 GMT
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Whereabouts are you in Surrey. I am sure I seen your bay drive pst me in Knaphill.
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Mar 21, 2009 11:47:49 GMT
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Whereabouts are you in Surrey. I am sure I seen your bay drive pst me in Knaphill. quite likely - live in Woking ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Currently driving a Renault Wind Gordini as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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Mar 21, 2009 11:53:40 GMT
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Ahhhh in that case you were spotted.
Is there quite a big VW scene down here? I moved to the area around a year ago and am accumulaing my bay funds as we speak.
Would be cool to see some of the local vans.
Good luck with the project
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Mar 24, 2009 22:40:26 GMT
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Some progress - g/box out and split: The problem is a broken selector rod, replacement is now on order from VW in Germany and hopefully will be here by Monday. Then it can all go back together and I can get on with trying to make it look a bit tidier ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Currently driving a Renault Wind Gordini as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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Nice work. They look like excellent buys straight from the AA, perfect work vans. Does anyone know what they are like for towing?
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Mar 25, 2009 11:34:40 GMT
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Nice work. They look like excellent buys straight from the AA, perfect work vans. Does anyone know what they are like for towing? One of the best, if not the best towing vehicle i´ve ever had...must get another one! ;D
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G/box fixed and back in - problem was shagged syncromesh on 5th which previous owner had tried to substitute brute force for gear-changing finesse with and had snapped the cast selecter which does 5th and reverse. So new syncromesh on 5th and new selector fitted and a quick overhaul then all back together and everything works great ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) Also 30mm lowered springs fitted on the back and 30mm wound down at the front got it low and level (ex-AA vans all seem to ride high at the back as standard) plus the new 18" wheels are on - looks good ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png) The van went to the paint shop today so I'll post a before and after pic at the weekend.
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ooooh the suspense!!!! Can't wait to see the finished article.
What are the plans, will this be the daily driver or is it just another to keep the bay company? Either way very jealous of your rides!
Barry
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Coming on nicely DB. Colour choice?
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5th on my old box was also missing; drove it for a few thousand miles before the box change; box was full of swarf... Its vital to use the right gearbox oil and maintain good oil for the 'long life' of T4 boxes; Ive changed the box with a lower ratio 2.4 small mileage ex-camper box, but I used whatever oil gear oil my mate brought over for the job and gear-selection can be a bit 'hard' till she warms up...
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Paint it up like the one in the first post, but it says RR instead of AA. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Glad to see this moving in the right direction again Kerry.
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I hope you don´t mind me asking and you can PM me if you want but how much did all that gearbox work set you back Kerry?
Looking forward to some new progress pics. ;D
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How many channels do you get on that dog?
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