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Re: MattBlackMinibus' New Blue Mk4 Van - Progress Report

Postby Luke » Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:22 am

yes like Tim says ........... rare and desirable = ££££ :lol:

you could fit the cw&p to your mk3 diff (i believe minormatt has) but the whole lot wont fit as the halfshafts are different splines :)
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Re: MattBlackMinibus' New Blue Mk4 Van - Progress Report

Postby MONSTER 0NE » Sat Mar 01, 2014 5:58 pm

coming along nicely Paul
And i reckon your old axle would look better in the back of my van heading to mine so it can be fitted to mine :lol:
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Re: MattBlackMinibus' New Blue Mk4 Van - Progress Report

Postby MattBlackMinibus » Sat Mar 01, 2014 8:23 pm

Thanks 8-) You're welcome to the axle if you pick up my new diff from Browny and fit it for me!? lol
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Re: MattBlackMinibus' New Blue Mk4 Van - Progress Report

Postby robbie.cee » Sat Mar 01, 2014 8:46 pm

Looking good mate...what axle ratio are you going for?
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MattBlackMinibus' New Blue Mk4 Van - Progress Report

Postby MattBlackMinibus » Sat Mar 01, 2014 8:52 pm

3.9 mate ... economy diff!
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Re: MattBlackMinibus' New Blue Mk4 Van - Progress Report

Postby MONSTER 0NE » Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:09 pm

MattBlackMinibus wrote:Thanks 8-) You're welcome to the axle if you pick up my new diff from Browny and fit it for me!? lol



I dont mind a run do to Brownys, but not that good at fitting diffs :lol:
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Re: MattBlackMinibus' New Blue Mk4 Van - Progress Report

Postby MattBlackMinibus » Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:22 pm

Damn, lol. Worth a try. I'm not sure of the condition if the Mk4 diff yet anyway, until I get a chance to open it up.
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Re: MattBlackMinibus' New Blue Mk4 Van - Progress Report

Postby MONSTER 0NE » Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:27 pm

lol ,
if its not in to bad condition and is the 4.11 keep me in mind if you decide to part with it :)
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Re: MattBlackMinibus' New Blue Mk4 Van - Progress Report

Postby MattBlackMinibus » Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:50 pm

No worries mate!
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Re: MattBlackMinibus' New Blue Mk4 Van - Progress Report

Postby robbie.cee » Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:15 am

Think its a minibus diff in my new van Paul,guess 4.11. Revs seem lower although speedo dont work atm so Cant be too sure?

3.89 would be great on motorways!
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Re: MattBlackMinibus' New Blue Mk4 Van - Progress Report

Postby RustWidow » Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:51 pm

You're doing well there matey. Looking forward to seeing her in the flesh lol
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Re: MattBlackMinibus' New Blue Mk4 Van - Progress Report

Postby transitandy » Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:50 am

So am i 8) 8)
Its defo coming along nicely :)
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Re: MattBlackMinibus' New Blue Mk4 Van - Progress Report

Postby MattBlackMinibus » Sat Mar 22, 2014 7:52 pm

Mintex front pads and disc set on it's way to me 8)
Just need to find the right shoes for my Mk3 rear axle now :?
Be nice to know the brakes are all new :)
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Re: MattBlackMinibus' New Blue Mk4 Van - Progress Report

Postby MattBlackMinibus » Fri Apr 04, 2014 6:40 pm

Current economy 20-25 mpg :(
The 50 mile a day commute is taking my wages :cry:
Book me in Muttley :!:
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Re: MattBlackMinibus' New Blue Mk4 Van - Progress Report

Postby RustWidow » Fri Apr 04, 2014 8:34 pm

Rofl for what?
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