trix2702 23 Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Well after a busy day at the shop, and with loads of help from Stevie, Dave and Dean we transformed the poor powered 1.9d to a petrol pumping vr6!!, started first thing about 8am with both cars almost complete, as I had driven the van down this morning, and went from there, story picsVan looking sorry and slowHeart transplant beginsEngine in and bolted up buy about 12pmHad to raise it too :Angry1: Front shaft had been rubing on Leg when turning and rear chassis leg dented from axle hitting them :lmao: so up 30mm at rear and 25 at front, hopefully go down again once new wheels are onGetting it built back upOne for the ladies :lmao: ooo Dave Outside ready for test run which was mint, done about 15 miles now and its soooooooooooo good to have power again...Again thanks to the guys who gave up their Sunday for this, made my day... reckon 10hrs start to finish :OMG: Link to post Share on other sites
spoonman2 2 Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Just thrown up my lasange after seeing the pic of the ass crack lolNice work though... (not a comment on the ass) Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 0 Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Nice one, was on way back from Billing today saying to my lad how we'd not seen a VR6 van yet, have now! Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 have to say this is a first that i know off .... well done boys Link to post Share on other sites
trix2702 23 Posted August 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Cheers guys, was a good day tbh, no real problems at all... Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 haha quality! gd effort! love days like this! Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Top work fella's Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 What running gear are you using to maintain 4 stud wheels are the brakes upto it LOL Link to post Share on other sites
trix2702 23 Posted August 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Its running mk2 16v hubs with 280mm discs and early vr calipers, vr6 rear axle with mk2 discs.Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
sparkz 0 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Did the van have a hydraulic clutch setup? Or did you change that as well? Link to post Share on other sites
anna 0 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 and if the van was diesel did you change the tank etc Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 WANT IT! perfect for those long weekend jobs away! I have been lookin for a black mk3 van for a loooong time!well done lads! Link to post Share on other sites
trix2702 23 Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 In answer to questions, We used the vr's hydraulic clutch, there were grommets in the van and the pedal had the slot for the plunger already, prob one of the easiest bits...The fuel tank and lines were swapped out for the vr ones too.And lastly it took me ages to find this van, travelled over 900 miles to get it, looking better than it did in the pics, now runs smoothed wings, genuine us front bumper and has a us tailgate waiting to go on aswell as new rear arches, then hopefull the 9x16 brock b1s will fit.Cheers folks. Link to post Share on other sites
mike 6 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 nice work!nice pics except the ass crack one!!! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Nice Job guys!! Nice to see something a bit different!! :) Link to post Share on other sites
dannyboy 0 Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 what did you do about the wiring ? did u use the complete vr6 loom ? Link to post Share on other sites
trix2702 23 Posted August 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Yes mate, whole loom is in so car now has full electrics and central locking aswell Link to post Share on other sites
dannyboy 0 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 you done all that in 1 day ? Link to post Share on other sites
trix2702 23 Posted August 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Yes mate apart from the cdl/windows stuff did that following day. Link to post Share on other sites
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