MY MK5 MINIBUS -- now sold... MK6 now bought .

[mickdee]

glad to help have you stopped grining yet

You are a star mate.

People must think i am a weirdo,driving around smiling all the time

you will want a 3.90 diff next with that power.

Will see how it tows the caravan first,then who knows......

makes quite a difference dont it mick youll love towing that caravan now m8

Sure does mate, i cant believe 30 BHP makes sooooooooo much difference

Looking forward to the first BIG hill with caravan on back

[psv-hgv-flt]

you will want a 3.90 diff next with that power.

Will see how it tows the caravan first,then who knows......

makes quite a difference dont it mick youll love towing that caravan now m8

Sure does mate, i cant believe 30 BHP makes sooooooooo much difference

Looking forward to the first BIG hill with caravan on back [/quote]
i had a 4.11 diff on a w2000 epic turbo with 100ps injectors + tunnit box and pulled my twin axal bailey senetor no probs, wish i had a 3.90 diff tho, but still did 94 mph flat out

[bigmastif]

great looking van mick

nice wee touches youve done

[mickdee]

i had a 4.11 diff on a w2000 epic turbo with 100ps injectors + tunnit box and pulled my twin axal bailey senetor no probs, wish i had a 3.90 diff tho, but still did 94 mph flat out

94 MPH with caravan on back

Only joking mate

[mickdee]

great looking van mick

nice wee touches youve done

Cheers mate

Some gauges arrived today,got some BLING now.

Then i think its time for windows to be tinted

[nip]

did you ask dol about window tinting mate

[psv-hgv-flt]

i had a 4.11 diff on a w2000 epic turbo with 100ps injectors + tunnit box and pulled my twin axal bailey senetor no probs, wish i had a 3.90 diff tho, but still did 94 mph flat out

94 MPH with caravan on back

Only joking mate

i wish, well i am that fooking lunne sometimes. lol

[mickdee]

A few fotos of the 100 BHP engine transplant :-

The old DI is out



Isnt it empty in there



100 BHP engine is in
Just a few finishing touches required



All finished,note the BOSCH manual pump








Fitted a BOOST gauge and Oil pressure gauge
She's currently set at 12 PSI Boost,WHAT A DIFFERENCE from the DI



This is the BOOST gauge take off (on the inlet manifold)



Fitted a new stereo also




Just got to say that the engine transplant has TOTALLY changed the minibus.

Its obviously QUICKER,but also more economical too.

It also seems quieter.

Once again thanks to NIP, the transplant guru. CHEERS MATE.

[Luke]

good to see the pics mick

[bron y aur]

Well done Mick n crew, its a great feeling ( all the time) and makes driving a pleasure eh.
Il have to look out 4 ya on the a610 drag strip

[mickdee]

Well done Mick n crew, its a great feeling ( all the time) and makes driving a pleasure eh.
Il have to look out 4 ya on the a610 drag strip

Your right Bron,its like driving a TOTALY different vehicle.

I HAVE ACCELERATION

Dont know if turning up the pump,1 1/2 turns,has increased the BHP,but it is faster than the wifes 110BHP pug expert

Plus it drives so much smoother and quieter

[mickdee]

She passed her MOT today

So it looks like she will be up for sale shortly,as i need a more Motorway friendly vehicle,

due to job change in the new year.

It will be heart breaking to see her go,but after giving up on the search for a better ratio DIFF,

it looks like a MK6 is the way forward.

[mickdee]

It will be heart breaking to see her go,but after giving up on the search for a better ratio DIFF,

it looks like a MK6 is the way forward.

UPDATE

Well the old MK5 minibus has gone to a new home.

And after about 5 weeks of NO Transit, ive bought an EX-RAC MK6.

Therefore ive joined the orange/tango brigade.



Its a 2001,just over 100,000 miles,full mot and 6 mths Tax.

She needs a good clean in the cargo area(ex plasterer),but overall she seems in good condition.

Previously sold by MVS(near Sheffield), with LOADS of service history etc.......

Popped in to MVS on way home,for some missing bits,what nice,friendly people !!!!

I would HIGHLY recommend them,if anyone wants a Transit/EX RAC vehicle.

[trigger]

Shame, should have kept the mk5

[mickdee]

I would have done mate,i LOVED that vehicle,but needed a more modern/motorway friendly vehicle.

MK5 was a rocket up to 60(cheers nip),quicker than Laguna, but was screeming thereafter.

The MK6 was cruising at 80,returning home