Rob Cee's transit - start of makeover

[robbie.cee]

not actually done owt else but had 2 trips into kent and touch wood running sweet. i did tighten up dizzy again yesterday. held today so seems well.
got a bit of a knock coming from one head sounds like a rocker or something.
Also think there might be a bit too much oil in it after a mate serviced it... wasnt cheap either
drives fine but must investigate soon!

Earlier on it was running on 5, found one of the HT leads caught on a hot exhaust stud. moved the lead and its ok again now- PHEW!!

got tooted up and waved to by some bloke in a black mk7 sport (_ _ _ recovery)on way home tonight after he caught up with me in the a13 queue... i smoked him away from the tolls but we went in different tunnels, and mine was going faster lol

hoping tomo to at least get the other heater box out of shed and into the van !! if i get a chance i might pull off the left rocker cover and see whats occurring there. hopefully a rocker needs tightening

[screechowl]

[quote="robbie.cee"]
got tooted up and waved to by some bloke in a black mk7 sport (_ _ _ recovery)on way home tonight after he caught up with me in the a13 queue... i smoked him away from the tolls but we went in different tunnels, and mine was going faster lol
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What your top speed then? I can easily get upto 75 -80 In fact she only complains when we're going too slow

[robbie.cee]

saw high 90 s earlier whilst feeling brave for a few seconds, then backed off.from 70 to 90 not changing gear is about 5 seconds. the engine would eventually get to 6500 rpm in 5th but thatd be so scary and approx 120mph lol imagine that 4.56 screaming so will never know actual top speed!

[MinorMatt]

I did over 100 in my 2.9 LWB (about the same power) in 3rd (on the GPS)

[robbie.cee]

100 in 3rd, what diff?

The knockings gone so guess its a rocker needs tightening!

[madbri]

100 in 3rd, what diff?

The knockings gone so guess its a rocker needs tightening!

one that turns the wheels

[robbie.cee]

Bri matey I never quite understand half of your posts LOL

I take. It you refer to the driver not the engine lol
How are you btw ?

So Matt what box n ratio was this 100 in 3rd then, even my BMWs couldn't do that!

[MinorMatt]

standard box, 4.63 ratio with 225/70/15 tyres

I was quite surprised and it was screaming...

accellerated more in 4th though

(this was off course not on the public road )

[MinorMatt]

sorry... I lied... I have looked it up it was actually 96mph

[RonTransitmk5]

sorry... I lied... I have looked it up it was actually 96mph

Opps 4mph out What the Minormatt, 96mph then, If I tried to get there, bits would possibly start flying off me bus

[robbie.cee]

had over a ton out of the lil pinto!!! the essex defo would go faster but im still in the " learning what noises to ignore and what new noises make me worry" stage

[RonTransitmk5]

had over a ton out of the lil pinto!!! the essex defo would go faster but im still in the " learning what noises to ignore and what new noises make me worry" stage

Would love to be able to do a ton+ (On a private road of course )

Engine moans enough below 35, forever deciding between 3rd & 4th, let alone 5th, perhaps I should open her up one day?

[robbie.cee]

need to turn that pump up more then, just cant help with the di noise. that said pinto at full pelt on both chokes aint quiet either lol

and yes on private roads of course never above 70 on a public highway....

[RonTransitmk5]

need to turn that pump up more then, just cant help with the di noise. that said pinto at full pelt on both chokes aint quiet either lol

and yes on private roads of course never above 70 on a public highway....

Night Night

[robbie.cee]

Right, today i didnt actually bolt seats in but measured out where i want them and used some red paint to mark floor where to drill.

Got some bolts and washers and nuts and nylock nuts so as soon as i get a metal bit that aint BLUNT ill be able to get em bolted down!!!





obviously still need a good clear out and need to get seat belts, other window, carpet etc but at least they should be fitted and functional for north weald!

any one with DECENT drill bits wants a brew then swing by!