What did you do to your van today?

Jase_b · Post by **Jase_b** » Sat Apr 01, 2023 9:48 am

Wind deflectors fitted. Shuttle but makes a world of difference

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Bbcars · Post by **Bbcars** » Sat Apr 01, 2023 12:46 pm

Spent all day looking for mysterious water leak into nearside footwell!!! Soaking into my Newley installed carpet, now got to dry out the closed cell foam………

Nightmare

stu_b · Post by **stu_b** » Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:02 pm

Bbcars
There are loads of threads in the members section talking about the scuttle pad
This gets clogged up with debris and then causes the flooding inside the foot wells
Have a look into this first as it may be your problem / answer
Hope that helps

Bbcars · Post by **Bbcars** » Sun Apr 02, 2023 2:32 pm

That’s all clear, looks to be coming out from door window panel, seal damaged, re sealed

Raph71 · Post by **Raph71** » Sun Apr 02, 2023 3:20 pm

stu_b wrote:Raph
Fingers crossed it holds up to some usage over the coming months / years
How much did u pay for the Ali option ?

I doubt the piece will last 15 years like the original one! Must see! But Vw really abuses certain price-level parts!

On the other hand, I threw away the broken part and I regret it because the good plan would have been to take the wheel out of service with an extractor and go to a bearing specialist to replace the defective part with a quality model. It would have cost 2-3€ and the repair would have lasted over time without worry, but I thought about it too late!

If not, here is the link for Ali express, if anyone is interested:
€ 3.89 56％ discount | New 2K0843398 2K0843398A 2K0843398B door roller guide marketfor VW CADDY 3 III door roller lower right
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EQbCXJ1

Attention, I am from France so there parts is for a sliding door on the right side!

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VanLife · Post by **VanLife** » Mon Apr 03, 2023 11:29 am

Jase_b wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 9:48 am
Wind deflectors fitted. Shuttle but makes a world of difference

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Which ones are these?
Do they reduce wind noise at all?

the swan fiend · Post by **the swan fiend** » Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:06 pm

@ VanLife, if anything they increase wind noise mate. They’re just handy if you have the window down a centimetre or two as they stop water coming in if it’s raining.

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petrev · Post by **petrev** » Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:14 pm

VanLife wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 11:29 am Which ones are these?
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Team Heko

MFT · Post by **MFT** » Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:35 pm

Managed to catch a pothole and damaged the tyre. Oh, the joys of motoring on today's roads.
Can I be bothered to try and claim from the local council? Not sure I've got the strength.

DeanWhit · Post by **DeanWhit** » Mon Apr 03, 2023 5:16 pm

Just spotted some bloke taking pictures of the van… not sure if I should be proud or super suspicious.

the swan fiend · Post by **the swan fiend** » Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:41 pm

If it’s outside your house mate, I’d be suspicious!

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Frost · Post by **Frost** » Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:51 pm

I have mounted summer wheels on my Caddy.

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Jase_b · Post by **Jase_b** » Mon Apr 03, 2023 8:47 pm

@vanlife

They are the heko ones bud, regards wind noise they ain't bad but it's more for air circulation ect

VanLife · Post by **VanLife** » Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:44 pm

Thanks for the replies

3rdLeg · Post by **3rdLeg** » Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:23 pm

Finally got the scratch out the side of my van after it got keyed the other week. I’d say it’s 95% gone and only very slightly noticeable from up close at certain angles.

I went to town on it armed with the finest 3000 grit, Halfords rubbing compound, some 15yr old Wilko paint restorer and cloths.

Looked like shit after my first few attempts but I persevered today in the bright sun until I was happy; then finished with some Auto Glym SRP.

Relieved my very amateurish approach worked, and I haven’t got to pay out for someone to sort it. Blood pressure has returned to normal

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