My latest van.mk5 swb semi high top.

[dieselhead123]

You got rid of a Mk6 and got a Mk5 to replace it!

Now that's what I call an 'upgrade'

Tim

[jay]

yep goijng to a mk5 is a upgrade as they dont break down like the mk6 will and only tol kit you need is.Easy start,jump leads,big hammer.small hammer,adjustable spanner.

[dieselhead123]

yep going to a mk5 is a upgrade as they don't break down like the mk6 will and only tool kit you need is.Easy start,jump leads,big hammer.small hammer,adjustable spanner.

And a welder
Using one on mine today!

[tabscat]

Nice, look similar to mine, so will follow thread with interest.

[jay]

New clear front indicators came today so naturally I fitted them..


Makes the front end look a bit better than orange lights(Had a good excuse to fit clear fronts as 1 indicator was cracked and letting in water).Oh and see my name plate is now in the van.and my little boy who loves going out in the van..

The remains of the prop bearing.

Someone had also filled the gaps with Black silicone to disguise the broken rubber on its last mot..
Van goes much better now as well..
http://www.savetubevideo.com/?v=WVYQhvq ... ature=plcp

And a bit of smoke when floored if only about 3/4 throttle its ok below 2500rpm but once above that then floor it and it really shifts now.
http://www.savetubevideo.com/?v=QXTfOR3 ... ature=plcp

[jay]

fitted tourneo carpet and soundproofing to it and its much quieter,also got the soundproofing over the gearbox bellhousing as well. as can be seen also fitted the tourneo handbrake cover.


also fitted the lower bits by the seat belts as also fitted to tourneos.


floor wasnt to bad under the old rubber carpet just surface rust which i treated and painted.

[dieselhead123]

Looks like the pillar carpet has the hole for the 'step lamp', they are still available from Fords, you going to fit one?

Tim

[jay]

I got 3 of them lamps as passenger side also lights up sliding door,but the metal bit needs drilling to size first as there is no hole drilled in the metal pillar for the step light..had to refit the seats and bits as we was going away on hoiliday in the van next day and didnt have a hole cutter to hand..already run wires to light them up when door is open.fitted the interior light which has map reading lights in them.

[dieselhead123]

I think they are really cool mate, got nice bright white led's in mine, got four in the roof lining as it is a GLX!
But, there is NOT one in the driver's step
Going to fit one in the driver's step while I have the carpet and step trim out for welding!
Did you get the yellow relay for the delay light function?

Tim

[jay]

didnt get the delay relay as someone else got it before me,same as didnt get the roof lights in the back which are smart svivel ones as well...mine has got the hole on drivers side but again need to cut the metal post to fit it..I have a delay thing which is a universal one to fit at some point.

[dieselhead123]

The delay relay I fitted, mine was missing when I got the van, came from another Ford of the same sort of age, can't remember what model, but there should be a good supply at most scrap yards, tall yellow one!

So, does your's have the hole in the driver's side pillar cover? Perhaps it is an option, so mine might just have the hole below the cover ready for fitment

Tim

[jay]

no hole in pillar for a light but is one in the trim.

[jay]

Alloys fitted...looking smart now..

14" alloys off a tourneo..would of liked bigger wheels but cant be fussy when they come along at a good deal..and the tyres on 2 are ok and 2 very good 1 is flat from a split in the sidewall(but no probs as old steels are 14" same size tyre(184x14) and i had 2 good tyres on them which will go on these alloys at the weekend.

[jay]

well took it for a mot today as it runs out next week... it failed on a rear shock leaking and a rear brake imbalance( handbrake only works on 1 side) worst is emmisions of 4.88 average. and i turned the pump down a bit

[MinorMatt]

mk5 escort relays suit transits... the ghias have the yellow relay and I have one somewhere