What did you do to your van today?

Random Caddy chat.
Not the place for sale or wanted topics.
User avatar
BradleyB
Twin Turbo poster
Posts: 335
Joined: Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:23 pm

Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by BradleyB »

@badger2202
They look nice mate shame they weren’t comfortable enough

I was thinking of retriming my standard seats as the ones I’ve put in are looking to be a night mare to connect heated seats


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
User avatar
Matias
100BHP+
Posts: 136
Joined: Sun Apr 05, 2020 4:18 pm
Engine size/power: 2.0 TDI (140bhp)
Location: CZ

Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by Matias »

Today sanding, sanding, sanding my door strips. Prep for painting next week.

Sent from my LLD-L31 via Tapatalk

VW Caddy Maxi Life 180 HP
User avatar
the swan fiend
Hyper Poster
Posts: 5163
Joined: Sat Feb 18, 2017 10:52 pm
Engine size/power: 1.6 CR TDI (102bhp)

Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by the swan fiend »

Today I have been mostly.......knackering my brakes up. Being a complete idiot I’ve managed to get a load of air into the system and I think the ABS needs bleeding. As I don’t have VCDS (or the skills to use it) I’ll be phoning the garage on Monday........


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Rescue me from the swans in me
User avatar
Papa Bear
Hyper Poster
Posts: 1882
Joined: Sun Mar 01, 2020 10:44 pm
Engine size/power: 1.6 CR TDI (102bhp)
Location: Hampshire, UK

Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by Papa Bear »

With taking the callipers off, wouldn’t the ABS need bleeding anyway?
Caddy Maxi Life 1.6TDI 7 speed DSG 102bhp
Black

Marmite lover!!!
VCDS
User avatar
hef355
Hyper Poster
Posts: 2211
Joined: Tue Mar 28, 2017 1:02 pm
Engine size/power: 1.2 TSI (84bhp)
Location: Wales

What did you do to your van today?

Post by hef355 »

@Oldgregg thank you for that very comprehensive and useful guide and congrats once again on what looks like a very professional job indeed


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
User avatar
Oldgregg
100BHP+
Posts: 142
Joined: Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:48 pm
Engine size/power: 1.9 TDI (104bhp)

Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by Oldgregg »

[mention]hef355 [/mention] no worries mate, hope it helps and good luck if you do decide to do it


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
User avatar
the swan fiend
Hyper Poster
Posts: 5163
Joined: Sat Feb 18, 2017 10:52 pm
Engine size/power: 1.6 CR TDI (102bhp)

Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by the swan fiend »

I’m not sure @ Papa Bear.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Rescue me from the swans in me
User avatar
C Chis
Hyper Poster
Posts: 1697
Joined: Fri Mar 06, 2020 1:13 pm

Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by C Chis »

Well, today I gave the old girl a wash

Image

Followed by a good cut, polish and wax... and she scrubs up rather well for an old dear...

Image

Image

Image

First time using a DA machine polisher, cutting compound and polish, what a difference it’s made, swirl marks pretty much gone!!!


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
2010 pre-facelift Mk3 3.2 VR6 : Touran Interior : Virtual Cockpit : R32 Bumper : Climatic A/C : Air Suspension : Xenon Headlights

My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
User avatar
tonyhill
Hyper Poster
Posts: 652
Joined: Sun Feb 08, 2009 2:57 pm
Engine size/power: 1.2 TSI (84bhp)

Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by tonyhill »

I didn't realise just how yellowy the original interior lights were!!
Attachments
_20200502_163516.JPG
_20200502_163349.JPG
Katiecaddy
200BHP+
Posts: 287
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2019 9:51 pm

Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by Katiecaddy »

@Badger2202 who did the seat re-trims for you?
I like the look of the covers that are available, but fear they would soon go baggy, maybe re trimming is best way forward?
.
Badger2202
Caddy2k Groupie
Posts: 28
Joined: Sun May 26, 2019 10:39 pm
Engine size/power: 2.0 TDI (140bhp)

Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by Badger2202 »

They were done when I bought the van, GTE Customs had them retrimmed, I think it’s the same person who manufactures their seat covers. They maybe able to advise, the chap is very helpful.
Pepsi
Twin Turbo poster
Posts: 497
Joined: Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:02 am
Engine size/power: 1.9 TDI (104bhp)

Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by Pepsi »

Amazing work going on by everyone.

I've been social distancing from the van over lockdown. Been doing a fair few projects in the house.

Have managed to change the discs and pads all round and gave her a wash.
Few things I wanted to ask.

How hard is it to replace the bushes on the wishbone? Is it doable at home with a decent tool set? Came up on last mot and want to change them for polybishes.

Also the brake lights always on and found tha the brake sensor has been butchered.
Image

Image
Stedlocks
Hyper Poster
Posts: 1566
Joined: Sun Oct 08, 2017 6:12 pm
Engine size/power: 1.6 CR TDI (102bhp)

Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by Stedlocks »

hef355 wrote: Sat May 02, 2020 12:25 pm @Oldgregg that carbon wrap looks amazing mate. Which one have you used and did you lacquer it afterwards? Ace that?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Thanks fella...ill look into that!
User avatar
r1lea
Hyper Poster
Posts: 1090
Joined: Sat Dec 29, 2018 1:23 am

Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by r1lea »

Started wrapping my trims today ready to match my new wheel Image


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
User avatar
Ripley55
Hyper Poster
Posts: 1130
Joined: Sun Apr 07, 2019 4:38 pm
Engine size/power: 2.0 TDI (140bhp)
Location: Kent/Suffolk

Re: What did you do to your van today?

Post by Ripley55 »

Hi @r1lea
Did you take any photos chap, with those trims off ?
Dave
Chestnut Brown Caddy MK4 Maxi Life 2.0Tdi 150bhp , 18” Matt Bronze OZ Ultraleggera’s 8Jx18 ET45 on Bridgestone 225/40/18’s
Post Reply