My van is dead.
Added 2021-11-03 17:31:00 +0000 UTCAmber is not well, she hasn't been for a while but I've had so much on my plate I've just had to pretend those issues weren't there.
Some things have been underlying for a while, others have sprung out on me as a surprise recently, but now I have a lot of issues to contend with and a tough decision to make on the future of my van/home.
And of course, I chose the most ridiculous, outlandish choice available.
Enjoy.
Comments
I know this video is probably quite a bit behind. That said hell buddy fair play to you. You and Ash don't do things by halves do you! Hope all works out fella, you and Amber deserve it and she is definitely worth saving with all the work you have put into her and her getting you through the way she has done. She has gone through things and places she was never designed for and got you out the other side. Long live Amber!!
Chas House
2021-11-04 23:06:10 +0000 UTCCracking effort fella, you know you can do it 👌🏻🍺
Clarky
2021-11-04 18:50:05 +0000 UTCChanging glow plugs can be a challenge the carbon buildup holds them in place many shops drill them out which sounds sketchy to me. There is a sprinter motor swap in my future too good luck
The Jack of all travels
2021-11-04 18:01:45 +0000 UTCWell blimey! Good luck CJ!
Andie Frogley
2021-11-04 15:44:05 +0000 UTCPs paint your engine bay before fit new engine
Stephen Williamson
2021-11-04 14:00:36 +0000 UTCShould get your diff refurbed. Save alot of greif further down the line.
Stephen Williamson
2021-11-04 13:59:52 +0000 UTCHappy that you are saving Amber C.J. Too much of a legend to lose.
Brian Ford
2021-11-04 10:54:52 +0000 UTCNice work Cj! Big project look forward to this series!
Rusty Rose Adventures
2021-11-04 09:00:23 +0000 UTCOooooo that’s a big project … I’d rather knit fog that do electrimagical sterf … good luck C.J … give Lance a pat for us x
Jamie Weir
2021-11-04 04:59:19 +0000 UTCWhat a challenge! Wow. The very best of luck to you 👍🏻
Russ Melton
2021-11-03 23:01:15 +0000 UTCYou are an inspiration 💙💙💙
Annie L
2021-11-03 21:53:39 +0000 UTCConnor... I am 6mins in... I am genuinely dribbling and a mess.... you utter utter git... 🤣🤣
UKVANLIFE
2021-11-03 21:15:05 +0000 UTCI know you are a month in at least, but good luck 👍🏻
Terry, El Tel63
2021-11-03 20:24:15 +0000 UTCWow what a task. You almost had me I thought amber was on her way out. If ya need an extra pair of hands and 4 paws just let me know I ll come down for a weekend I might even bring some cider🤣🤣🤣
AntLab
2021-11-03 19:44:40 +0000 UTCI was going to answer that maybe you could sell the van as "dash vents with a van attached", but the "Next Time" video shows you continuing to dismantle it! :) I feel your pain with dash and wiring - I'm halfway through trying to split the loom out of my project car (I took the dash out leaving the loom in place, but I can't put it back like that!) and it's taken many months because it's just too much! It's occupying my garage, but that's nowhere near as much hassle as being your house! Good luck.
Duncan Martin
2021-11-03 19:42:45 +0000 UTCAll I can say is good luck with it all. I've not got a clue about anything mechanical so i totally take my hat off to you CJ. X x
Dreaded scots lass
2021-11-03 19:31:17 +0000 UTCMapp gas lol
Saphi,s Vanlife(delica)
2021-11-03 19:14:32 +0000 UTCGotta go with the low mileage engine 👍
Saphi,s Vanlife(delica)
2021-11-03 19:09:56 +0000 UTCO. M. 6. 0. 6.
Nick Lyon
2021-11-03 18:37:29 +0000 UTCAwesome video, loved the bit where you highlighted the parts you were keeping reminded me of scraphead challenge. If it was easy everyone would do it
Paul Burton
2021-11-03 18:32:49 +0000 UTC0:08 Project.Amber projecting embers… Now, this is going to be interesting – fetching the 🍿 May I recommend you also swap the front wings. Those patched rectangular holes look horrendous…
Thomas Rodde
2021-11-03 18:22:07 +0000 UTCIt was inevitable that Amber's powertrain would go, but the silver lining is that you are more than capable of the transplant and bringing her back to life! We're here with you in spirit CJ, hopefully the resurrection goes all to plan and maybe you can squeek some upgrades in here and there whilst these major works are under way!
SR4N
2021-11-03 18:20:14 +0000 UTCThis is good news! Sometimes, you just gotta send it!
David
2021-11-03 18:19:37 +0000 UTCI have a question.. do you have any of those sprinter vents.. I hear they are hard to come by 🤣🤣🤣
Kieran Nicholas
2021-11-03 17:57:33 +0000 UTC
