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Toffee delights
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2023 6:29 pm
by Lister79
Cheers mate. Wheels are just like bikes and everything else Pete, N+1 it the perfect quantity. But I’ve currently got 4 sets, which is 3 sets more than I need according to the wife.
I haven’t had any real reliability issues with them considering the conditions they are exposed to, and the ease of charging them is great.
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Re: Toffee delights
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2023 6:32 pm
by Billy.2kcaddy
Wheels look unreal.
I was under the impression that Mercedes wheels didn't fit because the lug holes were smaller?
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Re: Toffee delights
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2023 6:32 pm
by the swan fiend
Yes, you’re right. I have too many examples of quite a few things. Gets expensive sometimes!
Good to hear you’ve not had too many issues mate, least you can do the work yourself
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Re: Toffee delights
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2023 6:40 pm
by Lister79
Thanks Billy.2kcaddy
No the merc wheel bolts are M14 the same as VW, at least they are on these ones.
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Re: Toffee delights
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2023 6:47 pm
by Billy.2kcaddy
No worries, I'll be looking at merc wheels in the future then aha.
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Re: Toffee delights
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:32 am
by Lister79
Rubbish weather at the minute so not ideal for working on the van, but today is a good day as the van is back at 100%.
Got the drivers side strut removed a couple of days ago, and checked for leaks. It turned out that an O-ring in the top sandwich plate was causing the main leak (in addition to the lower sandwich plate), so replaced that (thanks to Plush for getting one to me within 24hrs).
Had to drill out a number of screws that were seized/rounded off, so replaced them all. Also fit a new genuine strut top mount and all the removed fixings whilst it was in bits.
Blowing bubbles
All fixed
In work
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Re: Toffee delights
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 3:07 pm
by Weylin_mordigan
Re: Toffee delights
Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2023 8:08 pm
by Nath&Alex
Saw you’d got an issue on Instagram, but glad you’ve got it sorted
Sounds like brilliant service from Plush Automotive
Re: Toffee delights
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 7:51 pm
by Projectil_CZ
Is difficult change dashboard? Your Caddy is my dream
Re: Toffee delights
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:38 pm
by The_White_Van_Man
I follow you on Instagram, the Merc wheels are by far my favourite. You've done a cracking job on the van, it's definitely an inspiration to many.
Re: Toffee delights
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 5:17 am
by Lister79
Thanks for the comments all.
The dashboard swap is a relatively easy job to do, as long as you have all the correct pieces required.
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Toffee delights
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2024 4:32 pm
by Lister79
Another day, another air leak! This time it was the passenger side front leader hose bulkhead. I suspect the hose insert damaged the o-ring when removing it recently to replace the hose and elbow, and then the recent cold weather finished the job.
I don’t think it’s too bad, having just shy of 3 years of year round daily use and it’s only required 2 check valves, 1 strut rebuild and a couple of fittings. Saying that, hopefully there won’t be any more leaks for a while.
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Re: Toffee delights
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2024 5:11 pm
by ToiletTFSI
nice repair on the strut, not tempted to do the other front?
Re: Toffee delights
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2024 5:34 pm
by Lister79
Yeah I will be mate, I’ve got all the bits sat ready. I’m just waiting for some free time and the weather to improve/align, as it’s not great working outside at the minute.
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Re: Toffee delights
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2024 1:12 pm
by Loz2286
Lush looking van. Great build thread.