Matts new Mk7 Limited

[MinorMatt]

The odd coin still appears.

The rot does appear localised... so hopefully just 2 bits of strip required - but as soon as the wire brush comes out who knows.

I had a nice trip planned to Essex yesterday to get better doors... but the guy pulled out so just got a cab mat (which was also arranged)

Been putting things back together today. With the battery connected - it starts... (but not tried anything else yet). I put the 56 plate harness in - which has everything the limited did ex except AUX in - so need to find a standalone wire. I did try pulling it out of the limited harness but it goes al the way across via the phone unit.

2 of the heater duct pipes were swines... must have spent the best part of 2 hours on just those today

Unfortunately the limited spec fabric seats are absolutely mining - so some Tomy seats are going in. They just need a quick going over with the upholstery cleaner.

My question now is - change the headlining or not

[loot]

The cab headlining can be stretch carpeted over with anthracite and looks lovely. But some new fur tree clips, remove the lining,glue the carpet on and fanny is your aunt.

[MinorMatt]

The cab headlining can be stretch carpeted over with anthracite and looks lovely. But some new fur tree clips, remove the lining,glue the carpet on and fanny is your aunt.

I have 3 headlinings to choose from

This one is grubby and smells of dog - one of the others is somewhat better

[MinorMatt]

Needless to say the one in the van is different than the other 2 because of the alarm.

I can't be bothered cutting holes - so out comes the upholstery cleaner.

Can you tell which bit I have done?

[MinorMatt]

Ooh while the headlining is out - is it worth relocating the reciever?

[loot]

Ooh while the headlining is out - is it worth relocating the reciever?

I've never thought about it or felt a need

[MinorMatt]

Well, other than the passenger seat (the middle rear bolt holding the seat the the other van stripped its head ) the cab is back together -and it doesn't rattle!

The Traction control light is on (I assume the SAS needs recalibrating) but otherwise all seems to be well The cab is a much nicer place to be.

Unfortunately the leak off O rings haven't fixed the diesel leak (I assume its still diesel and not oil/water - I haven't checked yet) so that needs further investigation, it has made it better.

The handbrake light doesn't go off unless you push the handbrake lever down (did that before) - I don't know if its a common issue?

The engine started hunting (had only driven a few 100 yards) so a pump/pilot learn and possibly an SCV/PRV is on the cards. The engine also sounds a bit rough. Now the cab is cleared I can hear all the other noises and rattles... its definitely got an engine whine, I can't decide if its a boost leak or the turbo spooling or even the aux belt, and the brakes are noisy (new pads required maybe?).

It seems a bit flat for a 140PS, and there are too many gears I found myself in 4th gear rather than 5th or 6th most of the time.




I have also misplaced my V-linker which is a pain