Sounds like the van is never going to stop evolving, and why not. You'll be keeping us entertained for years to come. Eventually Leo will take over and it will just keep going. 😂 You made getting those bushes out look easy. I've seen others really struggle getting the sleeve out. Good to see Autostyl have come up with a weld in solution for those mounting brackets. I see they also fabricate the reinforcement plates for where the upper part of the rear shocks mount. Mine has gone on the offside, so good to know there is a ready fix.
Yeah, it’s a fun platform to keep pushing as it’s all new/custom and different with each challenge. Leo wants an Impreza or Supra, so in 5 years we’ll start looking for a “project” car that he can fix up. I’m so lucky to have Autostyl just down the road, great place to help out and in return learn skills. Plus Ant is a top chap with good banter.
It’s going to be interesting to drive again now with everything done. Hoping I can get the rears facing forwards and add a bit of camber. It’s going to be fun getting it set up
Did you use brush on Hammerite to paint the control arms as well, or something else? I'm making a start on my lower arms today. Had the poly bushes for a couple of years. Just picked up a blowtorch and some gas and ordered a cheap reciprocating saw from eBay. I wasn't looking forward to this job as I don't have a press, but you have inspired me. Hopefully, it is as straightforward as you made it look. 🤞
@SpeedingTube Thanks. All done! I now see one pair of sleeves are already in two halves, quick tap with a hammer and screwdriver, and they are out. The other pair I followed your example. The reciprocating saw hasn't arrived, so I used a large hacksaw to cut through and release the pressure. Just need to drop them in at the sandblasting place up the road. These are the original VW arms. They were taken off about 4 years ago. The replacements have only done 10k miles. The N/S/F lower rear bush has split. Sounds terrible. It was always my intention to polybush the van so I''ve got the full kit ready to go on, along with new discs, pads, calipers, backing plates, brake hoses, steering knuckles, wheel bearings, hubs, shock absorbers. I've been hoarding 😂 I'd love to drop the subframe, but not an option right now. Thanks again for this video. I was dreading removing those bushes and sleeves. Thanks to this video, it only took about an hour. 👍
Hi, I've been watching your videos, and im at the stage where we need a new engine. Do you sell the fitting kit for the 1.8 20v, as shown in your decimal tenths video ?
Yes, as mentioned in this video we’re finalising a few little bits. My kit is aimed at performance based users so will come with a custom baffled sump. That’s the final piece of the puzzle we’re working on right now 😎👍
@@andrewmoxey5673 It will all be launched on here. A group buy is the best way as it will keep costs down for everyone and I’ll set up a members group for everyone to assist/setup etc.
