Mk6-mk7 Conversion No 2 2006 Transit T280 100ps (PIC HEAVY)

[paul2012]

MK7 rear handbrake cables arrived this afternoon.



Once weather cools down. I'll crack on & get mk7 rear axle fitted

[mrepson]

epic work, will be a mint van when finished

[paul2012]

epic work, will be a mint van when finished

Thanks

Have a look at my other project thread viewtopic.php?f=27&t=150664

[paul2012]

Changed both alternator brackets. Very easy to get to from underneath.



Price of a new alternator drive belt for a 2.0 TDDI less A/C £44 from Ford
Ebay £63.66 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Genuine-F ... 5404f06aa4

This is the belt in question...



Robbed it from my Transit so I could get this one finished
Not bothered about that as I'm going to change engine in mine anyway.

Now fitted



Change front fog light plugs to fit H11 fog light bulbs. Robbed from a Mondeo mk3 at local salvage yard.



After charging battery again I will have to check that as it seems it's not holding charge very well.

Checked all lights.



As with mine. AgainI have fitted same LED build to roof marker lights to this one.




Having major issue with changing rear axle at the moment. Everything is stripped off apart from ubolts. I have soaked then in WD40 for last couple of days & they won't budge.
not even with my an air impact gun, got out my 3' beaker bar. It looks like they may end up snapping.

2 choices
Snap old ubolts off & fit new ones - which I don't have.
Refit everything back on mk6 axle & leave it. Van already has ABS/TC (Traction Control) which is much better than one without.
Mk7 ESP switch has been fitted & works ok - replaces the old mk6 TC switch

I will have another bash at it first thing in the morning.....

[Collinm]

Them lights look the bees knees. Love it : Wink. Let me know if you want me to get the U bolts

[johnsonmy]

Paul, as someone with much Transit and Connect experience, I have two questions. 1) It looks like your current Transit has both headlight beams lit when main beam is on. Is this correct? 2) Will the turn signal/beam switch fit a 2011 Connect? Thanks, and really like your work.

[paul2012]

Paul, as someone with much Transit and Connect experience, I have two questions. 1) It looks like your current Transit has both headlight beams lit when main beam is on. Is this correct? 2) Will the turn signal/beam switch fit a 2011 Connect? Thanks, and really like your work.

Thanks

Dipped & main beam are independent from each other. When main beam is on Dipped beam is off

Column indicator switch from a Transit mk7 (2006-2014) will fit 2011 Transit Connect. - Both vehicles use the same column switch gear
Although there is 2 versions of the switch. 1 with menu controls & the other without. Again both will fit no problem.

[johnsonmy]

Thanks for the clarification Paul!

[paul2012]

Thanks for the clarification Paul!

No problem m8

[paul2012]

I'm seeing wiring diagrams everywhere

This model does not have trailer tow attachment. As I going to fit mk7 column & switchgear. I've had to reconfigure indicator circuits on main dash loom.
Now just need to double check everything before adding relays & plugs for switchgear.

Decided to take a break & polished up rest of van.



Replacement N/S wing mirror has been fitted along with bracket for power steering reservoir



Yes. I've even added fan & GND jump point labels to slam panel.

[loot]

Now you don't get that kind of service in the garage Paul
Did you have to guy them from Ford?

[Brains_transit]

I'm led to believe the ignition barrel is different on a mk7 looking at eBay but the column must be the same fixings

[paul2012]

Now you don't get that kind of service in the garage Paul
Did you have to guy them from Ford?

No not these days, but you did years ago.

I carefully removed labels from panel before painting it up. Then put them back a few days later (labels are vinyl)

[paul2012]

I'm led to believe the ignition barrel is different on a mk7 looking at eBay but the column must be the same fixings

After a small mod to Mk6 ignition barrel. It will fit mk7 steering lock assembly. Or just rebuild mk7 one to fit your original key

This is how mine looks.



As for mk7 steering column. Its a straight swap as see here on my project thread viewtopic.php?f=27&t=150664&start=345#p1309517
Although you will have to fit mk7 column switchgear as well

[tourneo newbie]

Can I get a copy of the wiper etc wiring diagrams please the ones without tow hook