I don't like the lack of a sliding door. The all electric engine would have been better if mounted in the rear.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
VW's answer to replacing the Type 2
VW Replacement to the Type 2.
I don't like the lack of a sliding door. The all electric engine would have been better if mounted in the rear.
I don't like the lack of a sliding door. The all electric engine would have been better if mounted in the rear.
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Final wet and dry ready for top coat!
Rear wheel hubs and swing plates off
Monday, November 4, 2013
Scary guy (OCD1's feurwerken bash)
Friday, October 25, 2013
New Battery & Tray Restoration
Time for a new Starter Battery as Betty's battery has trouble starting after a long drive and only giving 11.78V at best.
Strange how the battery was struggling when the engine was warm but it is in the direct flow of the cooling air.
So new Battery was purchased and a free morning to fit it.
The old battery was a 48 A/h 220A and appears to be the original Brazilian battery as it was made in Brazil. So could be from 2004!
After some cleaning and wire brushing the worst was removed.
Surface treated with Hamerite rust removing Gel. Cleaned back again. No More rust! Then primed with the Hamerite Primer.
Resprayed with Hamerite smooth spray. Quite a good match to the VW Candy White. Close enough for inside the engine bay.
New YUASA 50A/h 440A Silver 5000 Battery. Should last a while and not too big for the Alternator to charge.
Starts after 2 Seconds and totally smooth turn over from the starter motor.
Will now be able to connect the Leisure Battery back up and think about replacing the rubbish split charge relay for a smartcom.
Strange how the battery was struggling when the engine was warm but it is in the direct flow of the cooling air.
So new Battery was purchased and a free morning to fit it.
The old battery was a 48 A/h 220A and appears to be the original Brazilian battery as it was made in Brazil. So could be from 2004!
Upon removal it was clear that the battery tray was in need of some rust removal and restoration. Major water trap and also a weak spot for any bus.
Rust is only surface but needed treatment before replacing the battery.
Surface treated with Hamerite rust removing Gel. Cleaned back again. No More rust! Then primed with the Hamerite Primer.
Resprayed with Hamerite smooth spray. Quite a good match to the VW Candy White. Close enough for inside the engine bay.
New YUASA 50A/h 440A Silver 5000 Battery. Should last a while and not too big for the Alternator to charge.
Starts after 2 Seconds and totally smooth turn over from the starter motor.
Will now be able to connect the Leisure Battery back up and think about replacing the rubbish split charge relay for a smartcom.
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