T5 Caravelle 2.5 174

[Jimmy-james]

PD engines were never intended for anything but a car which is why they drink it with the weight of a van. My T4 1.9tdi (AHU Engine from mk3 golf) conversion will do 40+mpg and its got close to 200k on the clock. I would have a word with Pendle Performance and see if they can do anything about the MPG.

 

[Feel]

Well......

....putting some van-style pressure in the front tyres has helped

 

[andyj]

This guy on E38 might be able to help with a 'No Fools Left In This Van Overnight' type sticker.....

http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=404982

 

[Feel]

Cheers Andy, one of the kiting guys is doing me some...

 

[Feel]

Has it really been that long? This is what she looks like now:

 

[joshy514]

Looks really cool! I'm based in Cornwall, and there are no end of these things driving round! Some nice, some not so nice lol. I'm definitely a fan of yours though!

 

[Nath.]

My brother has a 1993 8 seater Caravelle 2.5 petrol 5 cylinder. Not a spot of rust on it. It had starting and running problems. He took it to an independent garage and they said they wanted £500 to fix all the problems. I had a quick look one weekend. Got a proper sized battery from a scrap yard for £15. Got a set of spark plugs, oil, filters from Euro car parts for £50. It now starts and runs like a dream.

My brother reckons it's worth £3k. Is that about right?

 

[Feel]

Cheers.

Not sure Nath, tbh. I know the petrol T4s are desirable on "da scene"

 

[Feel]

Another year. Van going strong, we love it. Needs a good mop over, and a few chips sorted. Main thing was getting the bottle do these:

TTRS Calipers on 360mm discs