valetech new project

[mattvik30]

loving the rims! going to bring the look of the van together. What are your plans for the interior?

also pm sent regarding the front lights.

[get connected]

started fitting it back together today

Are they the LPG bottles that go in the back on the right of the piccy????

[paul2012]

got the wheels done today



finished result

Nice wheels

They are Jaguar X Type BBS split rim Indianapolis 18" wheels
Jaguar part number C2S25237

They were the optional wheel upgrade for the Jaguar X type

[valetech]

That sound right yes.don't know the part number.

But I do know they are BBS split tuns from a JAG

[valetech]

fitted my wheels and the front coilovers this evening just need to set the rear down.





thinking of selling the van now

[mattvik30]

just need to get a nice chrome tailpipe or an exhaust system on there and its done.

If your selling it then ill have the bonnet!

[Kent Discos]

How easy was your bonnet Paul?

[valetech]

Not to hard jack.
Hardest thing is to get the line right so they don't touch the headlights.
Made it mainly out of metal so it can't crack

[valetech]

bit of an update.
changed the engine about a week ago,painted the engine bay when engine was removed





got hold of a focus engine with the same engine code.but still had to change must parts from the old connect engine over as different.
even the clutch was different which stop the connect petrol gearbox from fitting.also the bracket that holds the o/s driveshaft on the back of the engine block was different which knocked out the alignment of shaft.

im a bit disapointed in preformance with the 16v my 110 sport had more go show the 16v a hill with a bit more than your lunchbox in the back all it wants to do is run home and cry to mummy.

got hold of a cheap wooden bulkhead off ebay.has recesses in it so seats go back more ,was home made with a jigsaw so not one straight line cut.also got with it a rack unit which was home made as well.



test fitted a sportvan roof spoiler

[Drizz]

Spose the diesel was down 20 odd bhp but probably 50% more torque than the valver???

[gt_addict]

You could always turbo the 1.8 at some point

[paul2012]

bit of an update.



got hold of a focus engine with the same engine code.but still had to change must parts from the old connect engine over as different.
even the clutch was different which stop the connect petrol gearbox from fitting.also the bracket that holds the o/s driveshaft on the back of the engine block was different which knocked out the alignment of shaft.

im a bit disapointed in preformance with the 16v my 110 sport had more go show the 16v a hill with a bit more than your lunchbox in the back all it wants to do is run home and cry to mummy

Didn't you know Connects with the factory LPG kit fitted, only run at 75PS !

Only connects with the 1.8 Zetec-E EFI engines running on Petrol are 115PS

The gearboxes & driveshafts on pertrol connects are the same on a standard 75PS / 90PS diesels (Except 110PS sportvan, Same gearbox but different version with Axle ratio of 3.80)
Do do understand why you had to change the clutch, as originally the replacement engine had a B5/IB5 gearbox bolted to it instead of the usual MTX75 box.

Personally to get 115PS, I would get rid of the LPG. Change engine To the Zetec-E EFI with ECU. possibly replace engine loom.

Here is a breakdown of the Connect & Focus engines & gearbox types & axle ratios

Focus Engines are 1.8 16v Zetec-E EFI (115PS) 5 Speed B5/IB5 gearbox with axle ratio 4.06
Petrol Connects are 1.8 16v Zetec-E EFI (115PS) 5 speed MTX75 gearbox with axle ratio 4.06
LPG Connect Engines are 1.8 16v Duratec Flex Fuel - Zetec (75PS) 5 speed MTX75 gearbox with axle ratio 4.06

Connect TDDI 75PS - 1.8L Duratorq - Lynx TC (75PS) 5 speed MTX75 gearbox, axle ratio 4.06
Connect TDDI 90PS - 1.8L Duratorq - Lynx TC (90PS) 5 speed MTX75 gearbox, axle ratio 4.06
Focus TDDI 90PS - 1.8 Duratorq - Lync TC (90PS) 5 speed MTX75 gearbox, axle ratio 3.41 (Lower ratio gearbox, hence why the focus TDDI 90PS is alot quicker than the Connect van with same engine !)

Connect sportvan - 1.8 Lynx OHC TC (110PS) 5 speed MTX75 gearbox axle ratio 3.80 - (Lower ratio gearbox)

[Mylee]

Mine must be a special then, cos its none of those you've quoted

[paul2012]

Mine must be a special then, cos its none of those you've quoted

Well It would be different, your van is a diesel ?, & lpg system fitted at a later date.

Connect TDCI 90PS - 1.8L Duratorq TCD FGT - Lynx (90PS) 5 speed MTX75 gearbox, axle ratio 4.06

(Ford fits LPG refil point on the rear N/S quarter panel a & LPG tank mounted at the back - where spare wheel is normally kept as factory standard)


I may get a gearbox from a Later connect, should fit in my T200 TDDI 75PS van ? The newer MTX75 geabox in the 2012 models axle ratio is 3.80 (same as sportvan) where mine is 4.06. So in theory should is so go abit faster
2012 Connect T200 TDCI 75PS - 1.8L Duratorq TCD SRC - Lynx (75PS) 5 speed MTX75 gearbox Axle Ratio 3.80

[Mylee]

Nope. Read your post. You've listed every model as TDDI. Nothing to do with 'mines a diesel'