A FEW WORDS OF CAUTION: As I used this method for installing my Vevor 2kW diesel heater, a few pointers from my install as the video has no accompanying vocal guidance: For all non UK t4's with the seats the other way around: that location in the van that is being used here won't work as it will be right up behind the strut of the passenger seat. Also moving to the other side is no option as the diesel tank assembly is not the other way around. Moved the heater further towards the door, on the other side of the structural beam seen from the bottom. This is far from ideal but it was a nice flat area of sheet metal in the bottom of the van. You do need to drill new holes in the seats and move it sideways about 5cm to give the heater enough room. That sadly isn't the greatest for the comfort of the passenger seat. Also you'll be in a situation where future access to this whole area will be restricted as you need to now also remove the diesel heater again first before being able to remove the seats. A second item is the hole in the diesel fuel tank of the van. That location is really crap. If you're too far towards the outer diameter you won't be able to get the nut on anymore, if you're too far towards the inside you won't be able to get the electrical plug back in (that's why cuts off both sides of the rubber and ring. Really take your time to find the exact correct location for drilling the hole in the diesel tank cap!
@MickKavanagh-p8wКүн бұрын
Super tidy van apart from that front wing. Will be a good job when finished. 👍
@vanlifenomadКүн бұрын
The transit customs with the 2.2 are good news, thanks mucker
@Mark-uv3hqКүн бұрын
Where did you get the glass kit from
@vanlifenomadКүн бұрын
Paul at Leisure vehicle windows in corby
@Mark-uv3hq19 сағат бұрын
@vanlifenomad thanks
@simonhall66714 күн бұрын
Also 2 breathers on top of the gearbox check they are free
@vanlifenomad4 күн бұрын
@@simonhall6671 Thank you, I'll take a look tomorrow, free as in not clogged up?
@simonhall66714 күн бұрын
@ they are like metal tyre valve caps on the top as you look from the engine compartment, they should be free enough to spin/ lift slighty but dont pull them off as they are attached to the
@simonhall66714 күн бұрын
@@vanlifenomad google vanagon automatic transmission breathers - will take you to the american samba site with pictures
@vanlifenomad4 күн бұрын
@simonhall6671 Thanks for this. You're correct it was covered in crud and not moving, turns freely now. The plan now is to drop the gearbox and final drive diff pans replace both oils' reseal, and hopefully all is good. Thanks again, much appreciated
@simonhall66713 күн бұрын
@@vanlifenomadglad to help, i chased a leak for ages and it turned out to be the inner driveshaft seals, worth doing if you have everything out
@DavidCarrington-jr7ur11 күн бұрын
Looking very nice 😊
@vanlifenomad11 күн бұрын
@@DavidCarrington-jr7ur Thank you
@MickKavanagh-p8w11 күн бұрын
Coming along nicely mucker
@vanlifenomad11 күн бұрын
@MickKavanagh-p8w Thanks its almost there
@ooorobbo12 күн бұрын
Can you stand up straight in one of them hi tops?
@vanlifenomad12 күн бұрын
@ooorobbo yes I'm 6ft and had about 10cm clearance above my head
@moonlightsoldier844314 күн бұрын
I want one
@vanlifenomad14 күн бұрын
@@moonlightsoldier8443 I've still have it
@claudiorodrigues637619 күн бұрын
Good video! I'm trying to resolve the same (I guess). Do you have the reference of the part that you added the jubilee clip?
@vanlifenomad19 күн бұрын
@claudiorodrigues6376 it was just a standard Jubilee clip, you can by the vw hose if you can find the part number
@DavidCarrington-jr7ur20 күн бұрын
Looking very smart
@vanlifenomad20 күн бұрын
@DavidCarrington-jr7ur Thank you it should look good when all done
@francescopoliti27022 күн бұрын
Excellent
@vanlifenomad22 күн бұрын
@@francescopoliti270 Thank you
@flapper111uk22 күн бұрын
Yiu can add hoses to those 4 outlets or better stull change it for a single outlet thats higher up and more central Evenbadd angled vent straight to it
@7omBurrowsАй бұрын
Where was the window kit from? Looks like great fitment.
@vanlifenomadАй бұрын
@7omBurrows I'm sure on this build the glass was from. Trade glass supplies selling on eBay, I fit them myself
@judehill4823Ай бұрын
Hello, when you removed the lock from the door did you fill the hole left by it or just leave it? cheers.
@vanlifenomadАй бұрын
@@judehill4823 just left the lock in
@LordFlashheart1Ай бұрын
great vid as usual, I love working on mine, I work on it more than I use it haha, learn't loads though
@vanlifenomadАй бұрын
@LordFlashheart1 Thanks for the channel support much appreciated, I'm just about to start Raptor painting it in anthracite grey. Video will be up for Monday eve
@LordFlashheart1Ай бұрын
@@vanlifenomad nice one, I look forward to it
@DeePaignallАй бұрын
Always good to catch up on progress. Thanks!
@vanlifenomadАй бұрын
@DeePaignall Thank you, the paint and diesel heater are on today's list
@user-td8bz4qp3gАй бұрын
I’ve got the early 83 first of the 1.9 waterboxer get it running and fix it mechanically and smiles per mile are amazing!
@vanlifenomadАй бұрын
@user-td8bz4qp3g Ive never worked or owned a T3. It's a real gem. I love it. hopefully, we plan to hire it out or keep it ourselves. I should have it on the road soon and can't wait
@MickKavanagh-p8wАй бұрын
A lot of work on this one Mucker
@vanlifenomadАй бұрын
Doing the work on the downtime. Will be a good one when done. Call over in the new year the T25 will be running then.
@MickKavanagh-p8wАй бұрын
There brilliant to drive. We had the 2lt 😊
@vanlifenomadАй бұрын
@MickKavanagh-p8w The body and engine are excellent, hopefully just needs gearbox oil and filter
@MickKavanagh-p8wАй бұрын
Loving this one Mucker. Excellent. 😊
@vanlifenomadАй бұрын
@@MickKavanagh-p8w cheers, it's got the lot this one
@theminger1Ай бұрын
How much
@vanlifenomadАй бұрын
Adverts on Autotrader & ebay. cheers
@MickKavanagh-p8wАй бұрын
This one came out as good as the rest. Well done that man. Lovely job.
@vanlifenomadАй бұрын
Its a nice van cheers. T4 & Mercedes Sprinter next
@davebron4888Ай бұрын
Hi,i've just got a Transit,are you happy with the windows not they have been in a while?thanks.
@scotspie501douglas7Ай бұрын
not many 4 motion left on the road
@vanlifenomadАй бұрын
You don't see many about
@MickKavanagh-p8wАй бұрын
Looking good Mucker. Another top job. Keep them coming.
@vanlifenomadАй бұрын
@@MickKavanagh-p8w another T5 to list Monday eve
@anthonyhoran2543Ай бұрын
Where is it listed mate?
@vanlifenomadАй бұрын
Just listed to Autotrader will show shortly, also will be on ebay in 15-20mins. Cheers your quick!
@anthonyhoran2543Ай бұрын
@ how much you asking for it
@anthonyhoran2543Ай бұрын
@ lol yup quick out the blocks
@vanlifenomadАй бұрын
@@anthonyhoran2543 All info in the adverts should be live soon
@MickKavanagh-p8w2 ай бұрын
It's coming along nicely Mucker. Keep the good work up.
@vanlifenomad2 ай бұрын
@@MickKavanagh-p8w Two T5s ready soon and needed!
@DeePaignall2 ай бұрын
Clever stuff, thanks. How many of these have you done so far?
@vanlifenomad2 ай бұрын
Four or five T5s now van prices have calmed down
@MickKavanagh-p8w2 ай бұрын
Good start. Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out
@vanlifenomad2 ай бұрын
@@MickKavanagh-p8w cheers
@TrevorBrazil2 ай бұрын
Great job well done
@twa52302 ай бұрын
How did you install the fridge into the van? I have one and there are no connection points or drill holes like on the dometic fridges. Thank you 😊
@vanlifenomad2 ай бұрын
@twa5230 At the front below the door I had a small plate with a hole, secured the fridge there using a screw, however they could do with more fitting points. They are a basically a mini bar fridge being sold as camper van fridges
@twa52302 ай бұрын
@ thank you, I have seen those but I think I will try and secure it up top as well. Have a great weekend!
@vanlifenomad2 ай бұрын
@twa5230 Thanks. They are a good fridge for the money
@twa5230Ай бұрын
I sent a message on FB to you. I plugged mine in today, the light comes on but it doesn’t seem to be cooling. Did you have a similar issue?
@vanlifenomadАй бұрын
@@twa5230 They take a while at 12v but do work
@Pembatheuk2 ай бұрын
I like the window. Where did you buy it from?
@vanlifenomad2 ай бұрын
@@Pembatheuk Liesure vehicle windows in corby uk
@iansearle95202 ай бұрын
Good luck with it mate... I bought a 94 non turbo T4 quite cheap, had been laid up for some time, smoking like heck and rough as hell but had the injectors and timing done, runs sweet now...happy motoring..
@vanlifenomad2 ай бұрын
@iansearle9520 Thank you, its a hobby build more than business! I just love the T4, on the look out now for a T25 or T2 to build
@michaelmurphy19432 ай бұрын
Hi where did you buy your ply for the units ?
@vanlifenomad2 ай бұрын
@michaelmurphy1943 I had to order them from a local woodyard as no store sells 15mm ply. It's ideal to build with better that the mdf cheap stuff
@michaelmurphy19432 ай бұрын
@ and what did you face it with and again where did you buy it from ?
@michaelmurphy19432 ай бұрын
I’ve bought the lightweight furniture boards before from a local guy that builds vans but unfortunately he’s retired and the suppliers won’t deliver 2/3 sheets I have to buy a 20 sheets ..
@vanlifenomad2 ай бұрын
@@michaelmurphy1943 Bates timber coventry. i face it with DC Fix available on ebay
@vanlifenomad2 ай бұрын
@@michaelmurphy1943 The good with DC Fix is if the surface gets damaged you can remoe it and replace cheap
@BrianWordsworth2 ай бұрын
Good
@BrianWordsworth2 ай бұрын
Interesting
@LordFlashheart12 ай бұрын
ah fantastic, where did you get the rocker cover seals at 0:30? I can't find any , cheers
@vanlifenomad2 ай бұрын
Thanks, the three cover seals i purchased from the fleebay anorack highway sales site, your looking for just the three round ones
@LordFlashheart12 ай бұрын
@ ebay fleebay? All I’m finding is anorak jackets! 😅
@ooooobpbpbpooooo2 ай бұрын
Did you join fuel lines inside cab using fuel filter? Was this for easy maintenance?
@vanlifenomad2 ай бұрын
@ooooobpbpbpooooo yes the filter in cab is easier. I've also noted on my last heater installation the heater runs better if the filter is upright, this stops air in the system causing smoke. Upright filter = no heater smoke
@MickKavanagh-p8w2 ай бұрын
That's a lovely car. Top job
@vanlifenomad2 ай бұрын
@MickKavanagh-p8w Thanks its a clean one
@edgarkeisi2 ай бұрын
How much are you selling it for? Whereabouts are you?
@vanlifenomad2 ай бұрын
I've listed the car for 3795 on Autotrader and ebay. I'm based in Coventry. I can deliver to any UK location
@MegaMegan-242 ай бұрын
Is this still available 🤔
@vanlifenomad2 ай бұрын
@MegaMegan-24 yes still for sale I'm based in coventry but can deliver to any UK location
@MegaMegan-242 ай бұрын
@@vanlifenomad I’ve just emailed you on autotrader
@MickKavanagh-p8w2 ай бұрын
Lovely job.
@vanlifenomad2 ай бұрын
Cheers
@paulg76882 ай бұрын
Were did you get the nibbler please
@vanlifenomad2 ай бұрын
ebay uk, there are a few sellers. Just type into ebay Metal Nibbler. they do a great job for what you pay
@vanlifenomad2 ай бұрын
6 Months Warranty & Free UK Mainland Delivery if Needed
@T4TipsGuides3 ай бұрын
I've just retrimmed the cab roof panel this week. I replaced the joining strip fixings with the fir tree style ones. When refitting I simply left the joining strip in place and dropped it about 8mm which allowed me to slide the back of the roof panel in. Byronix sell the best quality ones. I buy most of my clips from them.
@vanlifenomad3 ай бұрын
@T4TipsGuides I'm carpeting the headliner tomorrow. Your right regarding the two headliner trims and the two main inner roof panels are a pain, I normally screw them back up. Thanks for the supplier info I'll take a look
@T4TipsGuides3 ай бұрын
@vanlifenomad VW T4 T5 TRANSPORTER EXTRA LONG ROOF TRIM STRIP CLIPS REAR LINING CARPET LONGER Type that into eBay. That is the listing title. That is for the extra long ones. They also used to sell the headlamp adjusters but stopped due to minimum order amounts being too much for them. Byronix have quite a few clips for the T4. Never had a problem with them in 10+ years. I'm looking forward to seeing how this latest T4 of yours turns out. 👍
@vanlifenomad3 ай бұрын
@T4TipsGuides Thanks for the info and support
@LordFlashheart13 ай бұрын
fantastic video, pretty much how the flooring is looking on mine and was stuck down as well, came off alright though. Can't wait til it's welded now
@vanlifenomad3 ай бұрын
@LordFlashheart1 Thanks for your comment. I was working on the floor weld today it's not as bad as I thought.
@Indigopop3 ай бұрын
Great video thanks for sharing 😊
@vanlifenomad3 ай бұрын
@@Indigopop Thanks for your comment and watching
@1880.photography3 ай бұрын
Great informative video. Keep up the good work.
@vanlifenomad3 ай бұрын
@@1880.photography Thank you
@vanlifenomad3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching please subscribe
@haraldpost3 ай бұрын
This was not a boost leak per se... you had a problem with unfiltered, unmetered air being sucked into the inlet.
@Gary0023 ай бұрын
That resistor above the battery looks like an old split charging relay for the leisure battery, if all fails you will make your money four fold on a few parts !
@vanlifenomad3 ай бұрын
I traced that wire it is what you point out. I'm respraying this van & day van with diesel Heater