Luke's Minibus 1st V6 24v cosworth now fitting a 2JZGTE

[Luke]

oh one more thing i forgot
i went up tonight to fit the tank but it was raining so i had to leave it but ..............
my mate has dropped off a pile of exhausts for me to make the temprary systems had a quick look through and theres 2 matching silencers that look perfect for the job

[Luke]

thats lovely mate, spose you have him building an intercooler as well

not a bad idea - i could even take the van there for fitting and measuring

[transitgeoff]

i would love a custom built intercooler for mine but i dont think i have the room

[Luke]

progress update

had a crap day - too much rain - i wanted to get the waxoiling done and fit th tank but in the end i got the tank on with a ratchet strap and the fuel lines in but not fastened yet waxoiling not done yet

on the plus side i can now drive it in and out of the garage

1st impressions - the clutch that i thought was heavy when i fitted it, is way lighter than my mk4Di and the acceletator pedal is very light too, i'll have to fit am extra spring i think
i didnt give it much stick but i can tell its got some power just from the small bit of driving i did good job really

[wardy-uk]

When do you think you wil have it on the road?? Looks very cool by the way

[Luke]

got 1 exhaust on today, tried it and it didnt seem very quiet but they are only temprary the other one was neerly done when it rained big time so i had to stop

When do you think you wil have it on the road??

well i was hoping for the northen meet - still should but im cutting it fine this flood at my work and bad weather has knocked me back big time

[wardy-uk]

I think you have more of a chance of getting yours ready for the meet then I do and im paying someone else to do it

[Luke]

both exhausts on now - still noisy but acceptable

only problem now is it wont rev very well gotta be exhaust related i just hope its ok out on the road

[Luke]

update

top day today (and ive got tomorrow too) got some waxoiling done, side windows fitted, and door handles etc. loads of little jobs that could have caused problems

i have an annoying habbit of just putting important bits all over the place so now i'm just missing a few bits like bolts that hold the front panel on, speedo cable - front windows - better start looking

and i'll try remember camera tomorrow

[rover]

Only just caught up with your progress mate

That tank is bloody great, and the stock prices look pretty damn good too

Keep it up mate, less than a week now and we wanna see it

Rover.

[Luke]

progress today

got loads done - almost ready for MOT - was gonna book it for during the week but i cant find the vin plate not sure if i can stamp a bit of ally up just to get it through i think ive done that before with a car but not sure on the van weights its really annoying cos i had it a few weeks ago and must have put it in a safe place

anyway apart from that nearly all jobs are done - just need to extend the exhausts so the exit out of the sides, battery i need to clamp it down, windscreen washer bottle and pipes - cant find them either

forgot my camera but all going well i'll be at the northern meet next weekend so you can see it in the metal if you go failing that pics will be available

[Luke]

flying now

MOT booked for 4:30 wednesday

popped up after work today and got the exhausts extended to exit at the edge of the van, lots of little jobs - tightning bolts etc.

when i was at the mot station i asked about the vin tag and he said it was ok to stamp one myself ofcourse i found it strait away then

also the front spoiler is about 120mm off the floor - i was a bit worried it would catch the ramps but he says it will be fine if i get time i'll change the springs anyway

apart from that actually drove it around its very loud, it would be fine to drive as you can go anyware on tickover but when its revved it is a bit much, i hope he doesnt knock it on being too loud

jobs left for tomorrow

fit windscreen fingers crossed
bleed brakes again - they feel spongey
get windscreen wash to work
fit door seals
thats it i think

[Guy88]

PICS

[OxtonyxO]

have to wait for gaydon

[rover]

have to wait for gaydon

If that beast aint at J32 M1 next weekend we will be moving the Northern Meet to Lukes Mom's house so we get a look at it

Rover.