My van projects have been on the backburner for a few months, but I've recently re-started one or two so thought it was time for a post on here. Firstly I'm impressed by the great work that's clearly going on, and looking forward to seeing further updates.
Latest stuff I've done, is to fit early-90's CE2 stalks from a T4 Transporter, they have a similar design to my classic old 90-spec Golf GTi. They include cruise-control and MFA switches, the cruise I'm using with my TDI, and the MFA is there for when I get the cluster upgrade sorted. Both these stalks are 'rare' as these option were very scarce on early T4's. I think MFA was only fitted to LHD vehicles, and cruise was a rare optional retro-fit.
To fit these stalks, I had to swap-out the old Mk1 Golf CE1 ignition lock housing for a later CE2-pattern. I used one from a mid 90's 6N Polo. I also used the Polo plastic housing and 6N prefix ignition switch which seems to have superceded the earlier 1H part number. I'm also using the 6N Polo immo ring, the 3B Passat immo ring will also fit in there should I end up using the Passat clocks. I tried to re-fit the T3 plastic covers, but there was interference with both the lock housing, which is fatter, and the immo ring. Rather than butcher the T3 covers I just fitted the Polo ones which only needed a very minor tweak for clearance with the T4 MFA stalk.
A bonus was the Polo lock housing had much less free play in the bearing, the old one had become distinctly rattly, I only realised how bad it was, by the contrast the first time I drove the van after the upgrade !
I also had to fit an early T4 steering wheel, as the stalks just fouled my Caravelle steering wheel when pulled forward. Early T4 shared the same 'small spline' as the T3's. I actually think this is a better wheel than the T3 one, as you get a clearer view of the dashboard. Which is useful, as I'm thinking of fitting the T4 lighting, hazard and window heater switches to replace the crappy T3 ones. Watch this space !
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