Crispy's Projects

Crispy's Projects

I'm Chris, an old school VW modifier in the UK, follow me as I build all sorts of car projects!

You'll find on my channel, DIY how to's, much geek'ness and how I'm solving or modifying some of my projects, normally get more technical than needed! Always been in to VW based cars but love all sorts of challenges

Current Projects include
VW T5 Camper van
VW Corrado TDI conversion, with Air Con , ABS & ESP! building it to a high MPG spec motor, putting in some newer tech in 90's!
Porsche 914 2056cc
MK1 Golf Track built TDI

Having being one of the 1st in the UK to do a TDI conversion using mk4 lumps into a VW Golf mk2, I still like to give it a go and do things I've not done yet!

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  • @totte1015
    @totte101517 сағат бұрын

    Okay so i manually took 12v from fog light that enables on key ignition and put onto black wire, and rest of your video I seem to get the same except the coolant sensor i get on specs. But my ISV is still not reacting! What could be wrong? I have jumped the isv while connected and bloody hell it noticed it works then, revved like crazy

  • @SegaStation
    @SegaStation22 сағат бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant video. I'm convinced. Thanks a lot pal.

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects21 сағат бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it, makes a great improvement 👍

  • @oileigh
    @oileigh5 күн бұрын

    Thanks for your video. By far the best one for me on ply lining a van.👍

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects5 күн бұрын

    Glad you've found it useful, thanks 👍

  • @nicholashu396
    @nicholashu39612 күн бұрын

    Thanks

  • @joobie1000
    @joobie100014 күн бұрын

    I thought the M.o.t. was every 2 years in greece ?

  • @matthewbrant9029
    @matthewbrant902919 күн бұрын

    Having issues with mine and this has helped with where to start! Cheers 👍

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects16 күн бұрын

    Glad it's helped, thanks for feedback 👍

  • @alldi86
    @alldi8621 күн бұрын

    😂

  • @paulwhite2023
    @paulwhite202321 күн бұрын

    Its summer, so heated seat essential in in the UK. Conveniently located power supply!! Short cable run. Fused I assume?👍😊

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects21 күн бұрын

    @@paulwhite2023 Indeed it all came together nicely in the end! Yes we have a fused link and realistically leisure battery always on charge whilst driving Thanks for the comment 👍

  • @vwtransportersandmotorcycl3729
    @vwtransportersandmotorcycl372925 күн бұрын

    Is that not going to annoy you being different to the passengers side or have you a plan?

  • @mr_super_kinky600
    @mr_super_kinky60025 күн бұрын

    cool way to showe WHO is the king of the road :D

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects25 күн бұрын

    I have a plan...... just didn't mention it come to think of it! Needs bit of a retrim long term, just want everything right 1st

  • @matthewc4094
    @matthewc4094Ай бұрын

    Interesting video. However, these head units apoear to be made in China. That country is guilty of atrocious war crimes and crimes against humanity. China is also launching cyber attacks against our hospitals, schools and defence infrastructure. They're also supporting Russia and are supplying them with arms, military components and expertise. I'll be looking to buy a European made head unit instead, if I can find one ...

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects24 күн бұрын

    I can see where your coming from, one reason I went with Xtron as the contact & main distribution is in Northwest of UK, which all my contact was with them amd I'm sure the website says designed in UK

  • @Marvelwear
    @MarvelwearАй бұрын

    Great video ,enjoyed the porcshe content 👌

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjectsАй бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it, what an amazing journey we had. Cant wait our next trip as I'm watching the start of this year's. Porsche FTW!

  • @paulwhite2023
    @paulwhite2023Ай бұрын

    Worn out watching the race and thats just fifteen minutes. Well done.👍

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjectsАй бұрын

    You'd best take the weight off your feet and chill 😌 Was a bit of a tiring trip even by our standards Glad you enjoyed

  • @minifreek1570
    @minifreek1570Ай бұрын

    You made fitting that headliner a hard watch... use a bigger table, it would be so much easier for you. ALWAYS use oversized pieces. I get that its expensive, but if its trimmed within millimetres, it will shrink and pull itself apart....

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjectsАй бұрын

    I made it harder to do, your right 👍 I do find a couple of boxes ideal for moving about and my trusty workmate set-up is so oily I couldn't risk it Thanks for the input, we're all learning. many thanks 👍

  • @markpearcey-ph5nh
    @markpearcey-ph5nhАй бұрын

    BIG TIP, when the inner metal sleeve is removed from the bush remove the blade from a hacksaw, put blade into the old bush still in the wishbone, reattach the hacksaw to the blade and cut through any rubber left the through the outer metal part of the bush taking care not to cut into the wishbone itself, when cut through hammer and punch will knock out the old bush relatively easy.

  • @shaneborg3717
    @shaneborg3717Ай бұрын

    Me watch, me scared to do hehe! Great work!

  • @paulwhite2023
    @paulwhite20232 ай бұрын

    Rivetting video. I mean clipping video.😂😂😂. Looks a good finish on the roof, be interesting to see it face to face. Where did you source the suede with foam backing? A trim shop or general ebay market place msybe? Seven days and counting....👍

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects2 ай бұрын

    I did have to clip some of the footage ✂️😂 The material has made it so nicer than the planned carpet, which I'll say was a eBay purchase, enough spare for the Corrado

  • @Marvelwear
    @Marvelwear2 ай бұрын

    Great video as usual ,like the clips .well done.

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects2 ай бұрын

    Thanks, glad you enjoyed - magic clips make the difference to a tidy job

  • @andremaria
    @andremaria2 ай бұрын

    Hi! Nice video😅 you know to the t6? If yes…can you send the link to buy ?

  • @leonjazmine3399
    @leonjazmine33992 ай бұрын

    Would you fit mine in My caravelle ?? Obviously I would pay you

  • @leonjazmine3399
    @leonjazmine33992 ай бұрын

    I have just bought the xtrons Iq92mtvp

  • @paulmarket7540
    @paulmarket75402 ай бұрын

    Brilliant video…thanks for sharing

  • @KL3NCH
    @KL3NCH2 ай бұрын

    Flippin' first class!

  • @javierlopez04277
    @javierlopez042772 ай бұрын

    Right now my '89 16V won't start. There's fuel and there's spark, resistance at temp sensor is 1Kohm (at 20°c room temp), ISV inner resistance is roughly 4Kohm but there's no voltage at the ISV connector. ISV is clean and works when supplied voltage. Does this point to a bad control module?

  • @azharalbeelami3621
    @azharalbeelami36212 ай бұрын

    Woher Haben Sie es gekauft?

  • @jackcarter649
    @jackcarter6492 ай бұрын

    Hi nice work .. did you get these from ebay? Thanks

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects2 ай бұрын

    Hi, thanks and there still working! Yes I did, there's a link in description which I suspect is still working, as I mentioned if buying again I wouldn't worry about a complete kit, I'd just get the lamp units on there own Many thanks for watching 👍

  • @azharalbeelami3621
    @azharalbeelami36212 ай бұрын

    Können Sie mir bitte den link hier mit teilen? Hab es gesucht aber leider nicht gefunden Danke im Voraus Ich freue mich auf Ihre Rückmeldung

  • @Fremulshmat
    @Fremulshmat3 ай бұрын

    What about passing the mot with coil overs? Does the van handle better going around corners/roundabouts now? In retrospect would you say similar results could be achieved with lowering springs?

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects3 ай бұрын

    MOTs aren't a problem providing when fully jacked the spring still has loads, isn't rattling about. It handles so much better, way more responsive, don't get me wrong it's still a large tall vehicle with a high centre of gravity and not magically a go kart! 2 reasons I went for cheaper coil over kit over lowering springs, I suspected the shocks were tired, none were 'gone' . Lowering springs are good and many have a OEM feel but particularly with vans you need to know the weights, so a camper V empty makes a difference in stance at rear, hence ability to tweak it Couple brilliant questions 👍

  • @Fremulshmat
    @Fremulshmat2 ай бұрын

    Thanks:-)

  • @jetubet
    @jetubet3 ай бұрын

    Nice, thanks

  • @algypan
    @algypan3 ай бұрын

    I just replaced my stub on my T5 and oil seal while I was at it. It still loses 1.5 litres of fluid every couple of days. I don't understand. Great video though, good to see the stub end and shaft up close as it's hard to tell how far it needs to sit in there otherwise.

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects3 ай бұрын

    Well I'm glad the video helped, but gearbox is loosing that much oil, it must be pouring out! There has to be a very wet patch on the box, may benefit from a full jet wash and a short drive to locate Good luck 🤞

  • @mhar737
    @mhar7373 ай бұрын

    Excellent guide. I always say to make sure to tighten the bolts after the arm is in the correct position with weight on.

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects3 ай бұрын

    That's always best practice, yes it got relaxed and re torqued shortly after during a wheel alignment

  • @Marvelwear
    @Marvelwear3 ай бұрын

    Great video .

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects3 ай бұрын

    Thanks, it makes a great difference, smells of fresh clean wood!

  • @DEFENDINGELVISPRESLEY
    @DEFENDINGELVISPRESLEY3 ай бұрын

    Great video - Thanks

  • @paulwhite2023
    @paulwhite20233 ай бұрын

    Given the all work required to put an interior together I'm expecting a daily video for 37 days! I vote for "tight northerner".😂

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects3 ай бұрын

    😂 not sure if I can keep up with expectations, but I'll see what I can do! Thanks for the vote, your probably right 👍

  • @paulwhite2023
    @paulwhite20233 ай бұрын

    Good to see you back on stream Chris. I like the Corrado content and the T5 content too. Sad the Corrado doesn't get much traction compared to the van. Reflects peoples' interests I guess. Need more Vento coverage.🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support Paul I totally agree if the Corrado isn't niche enough it's sensible cousin would make a perfect stable mate, if only I could find a low mileage nicely modified vento...... 😂😂😂

  • @paulwhite2023
    @paulwhite20233 ай бұрын

    Mileage is all relative....ahem.😂😂😂

  • @CasaOsso
    @CasaOsso3 ай бұрын

    Legend thanks for your service

  • @supergrover1827
    @supergrover18273 ай бұрын

    Here for the corrado content since I'm also building a TDI 'rado.

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects3 ай бұрын

    Great to hear, makes so much sense as conversions go. There will be more.....👍

  • @stevenharpervw
    @stevenharpervw3 ай бұрын

    Take the bulb 💡 out of the engine management light on the corrado 😅

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects3 ай бұрын

    😂😁 if only it was that easy, still goes into limp if I sneeze 🤧

  • @stevenharpervw
    @stevenharpervw3 ай бұрын

    @@CrispysProjects turn it off and back on again 😅 we need more corrado videos . Did you get the ac working ?

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects3 ай бұрын

    @@stevenharpervw 😂I've mastered which parts of the busy motorway to cruise while turned off , incident free AC worked, but needs a leak tracing before re gassing, before the summer would be nice 😎

  • @ianlester7333
    @ianlester73333 ай бұрын

    I bet you miss your deadline😂

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects3 ай бұрын

    Let's hope not, I have a lot planned 😂😉

  • @Dave_Stafford
    @Dave_Stafford3 ай бұрын

    KZread csn be a bit thankless at times but finding the projects interesting and really appreciated your knowledge on the 16v Golf a while back. Hoping you keep sharing the content.. On a separate note, i have an android head unit fitted to an older car and found the display kinda clashed with the rest of the dash. I found a launcher on the playstore which let's you customise the home display to match its surroundings. Think the one i used was AGAMA in case you're interested.

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects3 ай бұрын

    Your right Dave, very thankless hobby, but just as fun in many ways I'm sure many have made videos 'Life after KZread' which are never published 😂 I'll make a note of that and look into the android add in, I do like tweaking things if you haven't gathered that 😲🤣

  • @Marvelwear
    @Marvelwear3 ай бұрын

    No mate, told you to post a video .keep it up post some interesting repair guides .keep it up.!

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects3 ай бұрын

    Thanks @marvelwear I'm sure I've a few good ideas or conversions, let's get though the back log 😲😂

  • @vwtransportersandmotorcycl3729
    @vwtransportersandmotorcycl37293 ай бұрын

    Was wondering what had happened to you and Le Mans 😂

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects3 ай бұрын

    Thanks, appreciated. So much on as life happens, hopefully back on it! Had to rename the Van 2 LeMans series

  • @tguanciale
    @tguanciale4 ай бұрын

    Excellent video, instructions for a starter rebuild!

  • @thesk-brook7513
    @thesk-brook75134 ай бұрын

    Hi, I hope you're in good spirits. I have an inquiry: At the 4:40 mark, you observe a hexagonal bolt. This bolt in my equipment is seeping oil. Could you enlighten me on the purpose of this bolt? Furthermore, is it feasible for me to unscrew it to substitute the O-ring?

  • @linasklicius7902
    @linasklicius79024 ай бұрын

    Nice Where u located I need check mine,having bad start.sometimes take me 30 min to start

  • @michaelcremin9018
    @michaelcremin90184 ай бұрын

    I. Have a t5. Brilliant van

  • @Stillbusy105
    @Stillbusy1055 ай бұрын

    Nice video, the screen looked like it reflects a lot which is common for glass & the Vw t5s due to screen angle, I went for a Sony unit as I wanted anti glare screen, physical buttons for volume etc (as older T5 doesn’t have on steering) and wireless apple car play, plus I’d rather spend a bit more & don’t trust Chinese electronics in my van!

  • @ShakirAuto067
    @ShakirAuto0675 ай бұрын

    Good working bro 😊😊

  • @shawnm4kq
    @shawnm4kq5 ай бұрын

    thanks for doing this, just what I needed!

  • @johnmetrac2898
    @johnmetrac28986 ай бұрын

    Polly bushes much better loads easier to fit

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects6 ай бұрын

    Your right poly bushes easier to fit by loads, I've found them too stiff in road cars, didn't want to have a harder ride in the van Thanks for the input, appreciated 👍

  • @olliestevenson9720
    @olliestevenson97206 ай бұрын

    Cheers for the explanation. Do you know how much different it is to do the rear bearing of a 4motion? Thanks

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects6 ай бұрын

    Hi Ollie, I believe there the same bearing - part numbers on mine wah same front & rear, you just need to pull the CV joint/shaft out 1st Good luck and hope the video helped 👍

  • @ir3474
    @ir34746 ай бұрын

    would you not expect fluid to come out when your remove the shaft - and having to top the oil level back up again ?

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects6 ай бұрын

    Great question, No you shouldn't get fluid come out. The full level on these boxes in below the output flange seal Hope that helps, but yes you always check your levels particularly if the vehicle is new to you or there is a leak Thanks for the comment 👍

  • @kaiachimkropp245
    @kaiachimkropp2456 ай бұрын

    Nice vid! Ive got a XTRONS in my Camper for quite some years now, while I´m over all very satisfied and would recommend a XTRONS unit any time I´m struggling with sunlight readability of the IPS Screen used in mine quite a lot ( wich is a pain when traveling abroad and using the sat nav). Therefore I´m thinking about upgrading to a newer version, especially the one you use. Can you share your experience with the readability of the QLED Screen used in this unit? I would expect the Readability to be much better even when the sun is bright and shining into the dashboard to some extend. Any thoughts to share?

  • @CrispysProjects
    @CrispysProjects6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the comment, it's a great unit but I agree the angle of the unit in the T5 makes it harder to see, mine is in permanent dark mode, the apps that run in android day colours is so much easier to see, I would like to try a sun screen as it still difficult to see but that's a combo of the angle, matt screen finish and dark mode and that the only bad thing I can say