Had the van booked in at All Van Mods today - to get windows fitted.
Turns out whoever had the van previously had put windows in that had rusted out. They then welded a panel in place. Unfortunately this left me with a gap that is too big for the windows.
Starting to wish i had just ditched it beofre spending so much on it.
Anyway - they are going to do the best job they can of sealing it up and I won't be putting windows in.
Yet another setback
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Van is Back!
Finally got the van back today!! It is now roadworthy and rego is paid.
I have booked it in to get windows put in...goes in on the 1st June. Im leaving it at work for now so i should be able to get it insulated in my lunch breaks over the next couple of days. Should look better once there is insulation in because there is what looks like old glue all over the panels at the moment so it looks crappy.
I have booked it in to get windows put in...goes in on the 1st June. Im leaving it at work for now so i should be able to get it insulated in my lunch breaks over the next couple of days. Should look better once there is insulation in because there is what looks like old glue all over the panels at the moment so it looks crappy.
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Final Mechanics Report
Ok Biig list of things that are getting done:
All up i am looking at about 3 grand so not bad really. If i had bought the van with a roadworthy it would have cost roughly that - if not a bit more so not a bad deal.
Just want it back now - Gets back early next week sometime. Cant wait!
- Exhaust Manifold
- Exhaust Mounts
- Exhaust Hangers
- Auto Service
- Engine Service
- 2 x Steering Racks
- Front Suspension
- Windscreen and Back Window
- Intake Bellows Hose
- Auto Pan Gasket
- Roadworthy
All up i am looking at about 3 grand so not bad really. If i had bought the van with a roadworthy it would have cost roughly that - if not a bit more so not a bad deal.
Just want it back now - Gets back early next week sometime. Cant wait!
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Mechanics Report # 2
Great News!!
It wasnt the head gasket yeeow! They have replaced spark plugs, distributor cap, some plastic hosing...they are about to do an auto service, sort the exhaust out and fix the windows.
Then they are going to do a roadworthy....keep tuned for update # 3...hopefully the last mechanics report!
It wasnt the head gasket yeeow! They have replaced spark plugs, distributor cap, some plastic hosing...they are about to do an auto service, sort the exhaust out and fix the windows.
Then they are going to do a roadworthy....keep tuned for update # 3...hopefully the last mechanics report!
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Mechanics Report #1
Heard back from the mechanic today.
He said the oil light was coming on but didnt think there was a problem with the oil so is replacing 2 x oil sensors.
I knew there was one gearbox mount gone but there is a second mount that needs replacing as well. i think he said it was the banana mount.
Its also only running on 4 cylinders so that is why its sluggish. Fingers crossed thats not the head gasket and is only something like spark plugs.
Will have another update next week some time....FINGERS CROSSED!!
He said the oil light was coming on but didnt think there was a problem with the oil so is replacing 2 x oil sensors.
I knew there was one gearbox mount gone but there is a second mount that needs replacing as well. i think he said it was the banana mount.
Its also only running on 4 cylinders so that is why its sluggish. Fingers crossed thats not the head gasket and is only something like spark plugs.
Will have another update next week some time....FINGERS CROSSED!!
Monday, 2 May 2011
F@$¥*$G VAN
Pushing the van out of the drive to get it ready for the truck in the morning and I pushed it into a tree and put the back window through. I am not having any luck with this goddamn thing. I just hope my luck changes when it goes to the mechanic :(
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