Wet Cubbyhole
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Vehicle - 2002, Td4, ES, manual, 5 door, Epsom Green, 57k but far from perfect
I happened on the above car and given the current levels of boredom I thought why don’t I do it up before I put it on the road. This despite the fact it has a12 month MOT.
So the list went like this:-
1. De-rust undercarriage (horrendous)
2. 40mm lift kit
3. Nobbly tyres
4. Light protectors, winch, snorkel and all that jazz.
5. K&N air filter, Ronbox and any other performance mods I don’t know about.
So I got busy on the undercarriage and suspension rust. Nuts were domed, sizes indeterminable. Just get scrattin’
I’ve spent hours underneath it and at some point on that cold concrete workshop floor I started to love her for who she is. It lead me to this site and you’ve no idea how helpful you’ve all been. Thank you so much.
I’m a very capable hands on type but I’ve avoided cars in fear of their complexity. Any external nuts can never be reached, every internal trim is held on by fit once, instantly breakable clips and some componentry design is the work of Satan (drivers side door lock actuator being a good example).
But I’ve never done a motor so let’s give it a whirl. Right how do I get those arch liner plastic ‘scrivets’ out?!!! Honestly ‘scrivet’, in no other world does the term scrivet exist. And whilst I’m at it why on earth would they use female Torx bits. No need!!!
So all the above was in late December but some muppet knocked me off my bike and that put the project on hold
I mended quick enough and I’ll just update you as to where I am:-
1. Undercarriage and suspension de-rusted and rust converted. Sub frame dropped.
2. Primary fuel pump and fuel filter removed
3. EGR valve off and cleaned
4. New passenger rear window switch
5. Air intake manifold off and half cleaned
6. Rear passenger door check strap re-welded on
But this is what needs doing:-
1. Rear diff oil seal (got a leak, hope it’s not indicative of something worse)
2. New fuel pump and filter (old filter was just connected to itself in a loop so unsure of the exact sequence of pipe connections?)
3. Repair drivers door actuator - non serviceable my ass, ordered a £5 motor from China. That’ll do it I hope
4. Fit new crankshaft breather and replace leak-off fuel rail which I broke removing old breather
5. Mend hole in boot cubby hole and then work out where the water gets in
6. Full undercarriage mastic coating
7. Get air conditioning working
8. New fuel tank cradle
9. Fit front fogs
10. Fit new stereo
11. Fit tow bar
12. Fit BBS vortex 17 inch rims
13. Full respray
14. Fit fancy leather arm rest
15. Full service with a Comma D-tox given the state of the EGR. Tempted to pull the injectors!
So I’ll add some photos when I get to her this week but once again thank you all so much for getting me this far. I hope you find interest in my future progress
I happened on the above car and given the current levels of boredom I thought why don’t I do it up before I put it on the road. This despite the fact it has a12 month MOT.
So the list went like this:-
1. De-rust undercarriage (horrendous)
2. 40mm lift kit
3. Nobbly tyres
4. Light protectors, winch, snorkel and all that jazz.
5. K&N air filter, Ronbox and any other performance mods I don’t know about.
So I got busy on the undercarriage and suspension rust. Nuts were domed, sizes indeterminable. Just get scrattin’
I’ve spent hours underneath it and at some point on that cold concrete workshop floor I started to love her for who she is. It lead me to this site and you’ve no idea how helpful you’ve all been. Thank you so much.
I’m a very capable hands on type but I’ve avoided cars in fear of their complexity. Any external nuts can never be reached, every internal trim is held on by fit once, instantly breakable clips and some componentry design is the work of Satan (drivers side door lock actuator being a good example).
But I’ve never done a motor so let’s give it a whirl. Right how do I get those arch liner plastic ‘scrivets’ out?!!! Honestly ‘scrivet’, in no other world does the term scrivet exist. And whilst I’m at it why on earth would they use female Torx bits. No need!!!
So all the above was in late December but some muppet knocked me off my bike and that put the project on hold
I mended quick enough and I’ll just update you as to where I am:-
1. Undercarriage and suspension de-rusted and rust converted. Sub frame dropped.
2. Primary fuel pump and fuel filter removed
3. EGR valve off and cleaned
4. New passenger rear window switch
5. Air intake manifold off and half cleaned
6. Rear passenger door check strap re-welded on
But this is what needs doing:-
1. Rear diff oil seal (got a leak, hope it’s not indicative of something worse)
2. New fuel pump and filter (old filter was just connected to itself in a loop so unsure of the exact sequence of pipe connections?)
3. Repair drivers door actuator - non serviceable my ass, ordered a £5 motor from China. That’ll do it I hope
4. Fit new crankshaft breather and replace leak-off fuel rail which I broke removing old breather
5. Mend hole in boot cubby hole and then work out where the water gets in
6. Full undercarriage mastic coating
7. Get air conditioning working
8. New fuel tank cradle
9. Fit front fogs
10. Fit new stereo
11. Fit tow bar
12. Fit BBS vortex 17 inch rims
13. Full respray
14. Fit fancy leather arm rest
15. Full service with a Comma D-tox given the state of the EGR. Tempted to pull the injectors!
So I’ll add some photos when I get to her this week but once again thank you all so much for getting me this far. I hope you find interest in my future progress
