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Well that's me back having covered more than 2500 miles in less than a week, one of the reasons I tend to prefer high mileage vehicles.
Only other slight issue after the drop links was it stalled a couple of times pulling up at junctions. Will have to check that out but otherwise it ran perfect. Didn't work out the fuel economy but it was getting through around 100 euros per day (500-600 miles) at around 30ish mpg. I'll get a more accurate reading from this last tank, when I fill up.
Only other slight issue after the drop links was it stalled a couple of times pulling up at junctions. Will have to check that out but otherwise it ran perfect. Didn't work out the fuel economy but it was getting through around 100 euros per day (500-600 miles) at around 30ish mpg. I'll get a more accurate reading from this last tank, when I fill up.
ChocolateFrog said:
Well that's me back having covered more than 2500 miles in less than a week, one of the reasons I tend to prefer high mileage vehicles.
Only other slight issue after the drop links was it stalled a couple of times pulling up at junctions. Will have to check that out but otherwise it ran perfect. Didn't work out the fuel economy but it was getting through around 100 euros per day (500-600 miles) at around 30ish mpg. I'll get a more accurate reading from this last tank, when I fill up.
Loving the thread! Was your high mileage buy just an eBay find? These vans still seem to fetch incredible money even with high miles!!Only other slight issue after the drop links was it stalled a couple of times pulling up at junctions. Will have to check that out but otherwise it ran perfect. Didn't work out the fuel economy but it was getting through around 100 euros per day (500-600 miles) at around 30ish mpg. I'll get a more accurate reading from this last tank, when I fill up.
AyBee said:
ChocolateFrog said:
Well that's me back having covered more than 2500 miles in less than a week, one of the reasons I tend to prefer high mileage vehicles.
Only other slight issue after the drop links was it stalled a couple of times pulling up at junctions. Will have to check that out but otherwise it ran perfect. Didn't work out the fuel economy but it was getting through around 100 euros per day (500-600 miles) at around 30ish mpg. I'll get a more accurate reading from this last tank, when I fill up.
Loving the thread! Was your high mileage buy just an eBay find? These vans still seem to fetch incredible money even with high miles!!Only other slight issue after the drop links was it stalled a couple of times pulling up at junctions. Will have to check that out but otherwise it ran perfect. Didn't work out the fuel economy but it was getting through around 100 euros per day (500-600 miles) at around 30ish mpg. I'll get a more accurate reading from this last tank, when I fill up.
Unlike a lot of my previous purchases I did go down and check it out before the end of the auction, even got to run it round the block. The guy was a small time trader and I didn't get any bad vibes so we did a deal there and then.
The difference in a 100k one and a 200k one seems to be a minimum of 4k with the majority of lower/average miles being double what I paid which would cover parts cost for a few years.
Going to continue with a few jobs soon, I now want a full width rock and roll bed. The best seem to Rib Altair 150 cm but trimmed in leather you're not getting much change from 3k, ouch.
Nice job! Am looking forward to getting the Mrs' T5 done later this year. I've already got some better alloys and had the 1.9TD re mapped etc. When she bought it, she struggled to get up hills and it turned out to be making just shy of 75bhp! A bit of fettling and the best run was now 150bhp! It no longer struggles with hills! Hers is a nice spec' with rear seats and dual sliding doors too! The rear tailgate is dog friendly and the Labs' love it.
Have you had any corrosion problems with wiring?
Have you had any corrosion problems with wiring?
e21Mark said:
Nice job! Am looking forward to getting the Mrs' T5 done later this year. I've already got some better alloys and had the 1.9TD re mapped etc. When she bought it, she struggled to get up hills and it turned out to be making just shy of 75bhp! A bit of fettling and the best run was now 150bhp! It no longer struggles with hills! Hers is a nice spec' with rear seats and dual sliding doors too! The rear tailgate is dog friendly and the Labs' love it.
Have you had any corrosion problems with wiring?
is that St Agnes?Have you had any corrosion problems with wiring?
ChocolateFrog said:
Found on ebay yes. There's lots of scams though, much more than any other marque I've followed.
Unlike a lot of my previous purchases I did go down and check it out before the end of the auction, even got to run it round the block. The guy was a small time trader and I didn't get any bad vibes so we did a deal there and then.
We own a Caravelle and was interested in your comments above....interested in what sort of scams ....are you referring to clocking or other? Unlike a lot of my previous purchases I did go down and check it out before the end of the auction, even got to run it round the block. The guy was a small time trader and I didn't get any bad vibes so we did a deal there and then.
arguti said:
ChocolateFrog said:
Found on ebay yes. There's lots of scams though, much more than any other marque I've followed.
Unlike a lot of my previous purchases I did go down and check it out before the end of the auction, even got to run it round the block. The guy was a small time trader and I didn't get any bad vibes so we did a deal there and then.
We own a Caravelle and was interested in your comments above....interested in what sort of scams ....are you referring to clocking or other? Unlike a lot of my previous purchases I did go down and check it out before the end of the auction, even got to run it round the block. The guy was a small time trader and I didn't get any bad vibes so we did a deal there and then.
The worst ones and a few I emailed are the ones that are almost believable, just a couple of thousand underpriced for a quick sale but they quickly unravel when you ask to view.
e21Mark said:
Nice job! Am looking forward to getting the Mrs' T5 done later this year. I've already got some better alloys and had the 1.9TD re mapped etc. When she bought it, she struggled to get up hills and it turned out to be making just shy of 75bhp! A bit of fettling and the best run was now 150bhp! It no longer struggles with hills! Hers is a nice spec' with rear seats and dual sliding doors too! The rear tailgate is dog friendly and the Labs' love it.
Have you had any corrosion problems with wiring?
The wiring has been fine so far.Have you had any corrosion problems with wiring?
Mines had it in the usual places, where the doors drop and catch the frame and/or front wing along with the bits detailed earlier in the thread.
There's one more bit I need to sort where the lower sliding door runner has dried up of grease and cracked the paint, otherwise it's not doing too bad.
Otispunkmeyer said:
e21Mark said:
Nice job! Am looking forward to getting the Mrs' T5 done later this year. I've already got some better alloys and had the 1.9TD re mapped etc. When she bought it, she struggled to get up hills and it turned out to be making just shy of 75bhp! A bit of fettling and the best run was now 150bhp! It no longer struggles with hills! Hers is a nice spec' with rear seats and dual sliding doors too! The rear tailgate is dog friendly and the Labs' love it.
Have you had any corrosion problems with wiring?
is that St Agnes?Have you had any corrosion problems with wiring?
A little job done today. I'd noticed a while ago that a couple of the undertrays were cracked. It seems relatively common I've seen a few posts on the T5 forum about them. It wasn't until I got new ones that I realised how much I was missing.
The new ones have been redesigned slightly so hopefully they'll last a bit longer.
Nearside was particularly bad
Offside could probably have got away with plastic welding but hey ho.
The new ones have been redesigned slightly so hopefully they'll last a bit longer.
Nearside was particularly bad
Offside could probably have got away with plastic welding but hey ho.
Sweet. Cant beat mobile mains power. Neatly done too, like everything else so far
You running off the engine battery? Potential to pull some hefty current those things. Being such a big one, I'd imagine it's quiescent current will be quite high in relative terms. Charging phones and such would be more efficient being done from 12v directly. Unless you need the power for something hefty
Just would worry myself about flattening the battery overnight. Unless you have split charge, I can't remember without reading back.
You running off the engine battery? Potential to pull some hefty current those things. Being such a big one, I'd imagine it's quiescent current will be quite high in relative terms. Charging phones and such would be more efficient being done from 12v directly. Unless you need the power for something hefty
Just would worry myself about flattening the battery overnight. Unless you have split charge, I can't remember without reading back.
Sillyhatday said:
Sweet. Cant beat mobile mains power. Neatly done too, like everything else so far
You running off the engine battery? Potential to pull some hefty current those things. Being such a big one, I'd imagine it's quiescent current will be quite high in relative terms. Charging phones and such would be more efficient being done from 12v directly. Unless you need the power for something hefty
Just would worry myself about flattening the battery overnight. Unless you have split charge, I can't remember without reading back.
I've got a couple of leisure batteries under the drivers seat so no worries about draining the starter battery. You running off the engine battery? Potential to pull some hefty current those things. Being such a big one, I'd imagine it's quiescent current will be quite high in relative terms. Charging phones and such would be more efficient being done from 12v directly. Unless you need the power for something hefty
Just would worry myself about flattening the battery overnight. Unless you have split charge, I can't remember without reading back.
I'll use the 12v electrics where I can but wanted the option to have mains power even if it's low power.
Today was a good day.
Firstly this happened.
It's quite a big thing in T5 circles to cracking 700 miles to a tank. Considering the bigger, heavier wheels, the weight I've added and the fact I wasn't trying particularly hard I was pretty pleased. Wonder how much fuel went into the DPF.
Secondly I've upgraded the shoddy standard head unit to an Android double din unit.
It's great, one of the best mods I've done. It's got DAB, Bluetooth and I can tether my phone to it and watch TV, listen to Spotify etc.
Firstly this happened.
It's quite a big thing in T5 circles to cracking 700 miles to a tank. Considering the bigger, heavier wheels, the weight I've added and the fact I wasn't trying particularly hard I was pretty pleased. Wonder how much fuel went into the DPF.
Secondly I've upgraded the shoddy standard head unit to an Android double din unit.
It's great, one of the best mods I've done. It's got DAB, Bluetooth and I can tether my phone to it and watch TV, listen to Spotify etc.
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