andrethx Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 i was looking on the internet for something else and i found this site; thought of you, savo: http://www.atdperformance.com/topic/index-en.html the company is atd, they are in france (though the site offers machine-translated english), and they sell lots of stuff for the 405 that i thought you would find interesting.... andré Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted June 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 i was looking on the internet for something else and i found this site; thought of you, savo: http://www.atdperformance.com/topic/index-en.html the company is atd, they are in france (though the site offers machine-translated english), and they sell lots of stuff for the 405 that i thought you would find interesting.... andré Thanks André,I will definitely check them out :-) BTW thanks for the stickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I got engine and transmission cleaned up. It took me about 10 hours but it was worth it. Once again I used Purple Power and tooth brush. Here are few pictures with what I stared and how it end up. This Saturday I'll work on resealing the engine and powder coated parts should come in by next Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Installed MI16 front bumper,fog lights and better headlights. I also removed cruise control and engine bay fuse box for better look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Seat belts came in. Can't wait to have normal seat belts,by late afternoon seat belt swap should be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 And DONE :-) now I have normal seatbelts :-))) I'll update pictures about conversion later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted June 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 I started to tint lenses,I'll finish rear ones on Saturday. I found these on Chicago CL,I should have this sometimes next week. i'm hooping they will clean up nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Coilovers and powder coated parts are on the way. I also got all fluids needed,VW Tbelt tensioner,spark plugs,radiator cap,oil filter and injector seals at Napa. That day is sooo close now :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrethx Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 That day is sooo close now :-) ...when you can drive your 405 wagon around, and people will say, "what is that?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted July 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Powder coated parts came in for XU9J4 swap :-) and I took Tuesday and Wednesday off to make this happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 It was hot last two days but we got it done. I had big help from Thomas and Jarek with out them it would take me lot longer. Cleaning engine bay,replacing steering rack and resaling engine took lot longer then expected and pushed us four hours behind,about 2am today Sport Wagon got a new heart XU9J4. I'm extremely happy and excited. Thomas took these photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunktionFET Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Now it really is a "Sport" wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Awesome progress Savo - cheers to Tommy and Jarek for providing assistance. Can't wait to see it beside your sedan on some nice wheels! Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Thanks guys. I'm thinking to order license plate "XU9J4" for it :-) I do have parts to lower it and I have funds for wheels and tires but there are few things that i need to finish on DSM before I get other things done on SW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I don't think there's one of us that can accuse you of working too slowly! You're making rapid progress and I look forward to seeing it come together. Even the DSM'S - I just love seeing the attention to detail. Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I got about 5 hours in cleaning engine bay,subframe and relocating wires and connectors. Both side will be clean with out any wires,hoses or connectors. Once it's all done I'll take good pictures. Powder coating looks grate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 WOOOOOTTTT She is alive :-))) runs like a champ. I worked till 5am this morrning to get it done and I got no crank and cooling fans were going 200MPH,so it was time to call it night. Right after World Cup ended I opened my wiring book to see what differences A/T and M/T had in cranking department. A/T had a few extra relay and with out neutral safety switch and ECU circuit was broken so all I had to do was to jump 46A to 46 wire and boom I got running XU9J4 sport wagon. M/T cars are using 2wire from ignition switch to 46 all the way to starter solenoid,It is the same for A/T cars exept they added 46A and relay in between so it was not dificult to convert it to start manual car. This is why I love 405's,all plugs and wires are the same if the car was M/T it would be swap-plug it in-turn it over and it runs. I may have leaking radiator and I need to see what's up with cooling fans but first I need to reduce that ONE FOOT WHEEL GAP ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrethx Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 andré Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted July 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 ^^^I've seen it before and I love it^^^ I also updated photos of the swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Do you have the wheel and tire package chosen yet? Can't wait to see how it comes together... Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted July 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Not yet Rabin :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 I drove it today and I got front lowered. I'll take pictures tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted July 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Lowered the rear today and flushed brake fluid. This car will need all brake lines,lower ball joints,sway bar bushings,lower control arm bushings,brake rotors pads and shocks :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted July 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Here are few pictures guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted July 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 What I started with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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