mk5 rotten a?s! - MOT: IT PASSED!!

[noobrider]

home straight now breakdown, I got my welding done this weekend so now I can make some real progress

[shirlz]

BB You are handy for me, only 5 mins up the road, may be looking for a welder too, when i have a look under my van

Seriously, I think you have done a great job

[Breakdown Biker]

home straight now breakdown, I got my welding done this weekend so now I can make some real progress

Good to hear that Nick, I'll get that sink sent off A.S.A.P Looking fwd to seeing your conversion, good luck mate

BB You are handy for me, only 5 mins up the road, may be looking for a welder too, when i have a look under my van

No problem Shirlz, would be glad to help out

Just keeping my fingers crossed for the MOT on Monday

[noobrider]

oops forgot about that, will get on with those seat patterns...cheers pal

[Breakdown Biker]

Well, the bad news is, she failed the MOT

The good news is that I only need two new tyres and a set of wiper blades

All the welding passed and the tester even commented on the "good work" I've done underneath. The van was a bit smokey yesterday so I got two bottles of Comma diesel magic, one in the tank and one in the filter and she cleared up great. Gave her a good thrashing on the way to the MOT to clear the cobwebs and scrub off the brakes, and well chuffed as it's running great. (even with the extra 1/2 ton of plate) That's the first time she's been on the road since April 08 so looks like I'll be ready to camp this month

[noobrider]

well chuffed for you pal, bet thats a huge weight off your mind now. Get down to Yorkshire and join us on the Northern meet, a good run for your bus

[Breakdown Biker]

well chuffed for you pal, bet thats a huge weight off your mind now. Get down to Yorkshire and join us on the Northern meet, a good run for your bus

Thanks mate it is, and the testers comments really pleased me.
I'd thought of coming down for the meet as I missed Slippy's. Even know where it is as I used to deliver trucks to Scunthorpe, but I can't get that week-end off
Never mind, I'm sure there will be plenty more meets, right now I'm just chuffed as f"@k that the van is good, and will be on the road soon
All that welding scared the bollocs off me when I first saw it all but now that it's been done, and properly checked, I'm itching to get everything sorted out and get on the road I really enjoyed my wee run in her today as she ran well,( once the additive had worked it's magic ) and I noticed people checking it out as I passed through town.
Yes, today was one of those days when I'm glad I chose a transit, they're cool

[Bigredbus]

Hi you have had simalur problems to me i thought getting a T reg mk5 it wouldn't be to bad untill i noticed the floor was rusty and then that speaded to underneath but your getting on well.I was untill i had an angle grinder injury last monday nothing that serious a big graze and 11 stiches but i should be back on it later in the week.But i wont be angle grinding with that grinder underneath again it's one that doesn't stop when it catches so im mainly going to use quality wire brush ends to clean up from now on, have a browse at my welding before this i didn't have much experience keep up the good work.
luke

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[Breakdown Biker]

i had an angle grinder injury last monday nothing that serious a big graze and 11 stiches

Ouch! hope you're ok mate, thats a bitch:( your welding looks great though.
Try using a flap wheel on your grinder, they clean up the metal very well and are easier to control than a solid grinder disk:)

[Bigredbus]

i had an angle grinder injury last monday nothing that serious a big graze and 11 stiches

Ouch! hope you're ok mate, thats a bitch:( your welding looks great though.
Try using a flap wheel on your grinder, they clean up the metal very well and are easier to control than a solid grinder disk:)

Hi thanks my legs healing well now stiches come out on thursday,to be honest im itching to get back underneath it.Ill try the flap wheels how long do they last ive seen them in toolstation £1.62p each 40 grit would they be the right ones.The grinder i was useing was a good one it is a makita with varible speed but the bl**dy thing keeps going when it catches and you let go, ive also got a cheaper Aldis craft one which i use with the cutting disc that dosn't have varible speed but it does stop when you let go so i think i maybe useing that underneath from now on,anyway thanks for your advice luke

[Breakdown Biker]

At last, I've got the green ticket from the MOT Itching to finish the interior now, I'll keep you posted

[transit jono]

WELL DONE-look forward to seeing you and the van at shows.

[Breakdown Biker]

Thanks jono, I'm lookin fwd to attending meets, etc with the van:)
The priority at the moment is to take my long suffering Mrs away, and let her see where all that money went!!:D
Now I've been able to continue with the interior I'll post more pics in the camper section

[Breakdown Biker]

[Ill try the flap wheels how long do they last would they be the right ones.

I think they last about 1/2 as long as a solid wheel, but I found the flap wheel easier to use and it gave a cleaner finish to weld on. I'd need to check what grit they were but I think 40 grit would be fine

[tranny mhan]

How weird is this..my name is Colin I was born in Glasgow I am a biker and I have just bought a white 190 minibus for conversion to a camper...weird man