What did you do to your van today?

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Not quite what you meant, but this is a video of the RHS motor working while I get a current reading for test purposes.
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https://youtu.be/GWFjVsKWKfI?feature=shared
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@Bahnstormer

Ta-da !

https://youtu.be/F0-0qI91sPY?feature=shared

Another Rubbish Videos production :roll:
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Thanks for that, awesome work getting it all fitted and working!
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Bahnie
You've done a great job there mate
Look really good and get great coverage
I think this'll be on a lot of "to do" lists
Maybe put up a how to with all parts etc as I feel your gonna get asked

Btw also like the dash storage box
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Yes please Bahnie !

Here is your first part number to get your list started

1K0 955 493 A - Grommet (~£1.50)

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Drew some designs for the bench/bed platform which utilises the folded down single seat (second row) to extend the sleeping area somewhat.
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Marked out and drilled 2 more sets of brackets
Folding next ...

Pattern pieces, design, and the drilled pieces.
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stu_b wrote: Fri May 24, 2024 10:33 pm Bahnie
You've done a great job there mate
Look really good and get great coverage
I think this'll be on a lot of "to do" lists
Maybe put up a how to with all parts etc as I feel your gonna get asked

Btw also like the dash storage box
Nothing to do with me Stu, it's Petrev's van we're looking at there. That kind of thing is way beyond my skill level :lol:
petrev wrote: Sat May 25, 2024 9:01 am Yes please Bahnie !

Here is your first part number to get your list started

1K0 955 493 A - Grommet (~£1.50)

:D
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Half a day resizing and annotating photos
Writing parts list
Correcting errors :(

How I Fitted Touran Opposite Sweep Wipers
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Changed the timing belt, water pump, tensioner and idlers as I saw no mention of it in the service booklet, and my van was at 140k km and 12 years. When we got in there, we saw clear signs of people being there before, and the belt looked no older than 2-3 years.. At least now it's noted in the service booklet. Water pump wasn't changed and showed signs of leakage, so it wasn't in vain.

Thermostat housing was also leaking, so that was also changed. The two bolts for the housing is the biggest pain in the ass I've ever experienced, had to grind a socket down in order for everything to fit in there. After a lot of swearing and elbow grease, I got it seated in the end.

Hopefully no more coolant leaks! :D
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Finished the wiper conversion with some natty nut covers
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@petrev looks good mate, was initially wondering why it was worth all the effort, but seeing the opposite sweep it looks great!

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:D
Yes, look great and better functioning.
Win, win.
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Watched my brother-in-law de-gas the AC system, replace the pressure switch and re-gas the system, now have lovely ice cold AC :D.
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Always nice to get Ice Cold AC
🙂

I refitted my new Rain/Light sensor with black VHB and a porthole.
Much nicer.
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