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This part is definitely from inside the transmission and it's probably a goner.

perhaps ask in the facebook group, there are over ten thousand UK people there, some may be well versed in shipping stuff.

Not much apart from a remap.

Overstuffing is not an issue. I have a very specific use for it, light but large loads:

Absolutely. I need a much bigger one than my Cargo Connect. 12 ft long and 5'10" tall.

Is this a high-pressure toroidal tank? If yes, you'll need a new one.

You'll need a full replacement 2DIN fascia to acommodate the switch from a regular model.

Michelin CrossClimates are much quieter than OEM Continentals. Sound insulation also helps a lot.

I have been contemplating getting a box trailer so I can take care of all kinds of hauling with one van. I sometimes transport large electronic devices which need to be plastic wrapped when on a flatbed trailer. This has gotten old and takes too much time and is never 100% water tight.

The chicken tax is somewhat understandable to screw foreign manufacturers but in TC case they just screwed their own while creating a shipful of landfill.

Nice to have this freedom. The cargo van has possible tire sizes written on the B-pillar (16” only) and I wouldn’t pass inspection if different. They’re really strict about it over here.

A van + trailer has much more function than a truck unless you need 4x4.

There's a guy in the transit connect'ed facebook group who does these conversions for a living. Perhaps he's willing to share the information.

The shortages of anything caused by early 2020 shutdowns are global now. There's NOTHING worth anything in stocks. Manufacturers suffer from shortages as we do.

The best result comes from upgrading the speakers and seriously sound insulating door frame/outer sheet. This will make the biggest difference without providing you with any increase in sound volume. There's no point of doing it without insulation. Adding an amp will make major difference, adding punch to the upgraded speakers. The 130 mm OEM size will put a limit to the sound level and bass response. This is where an underseat sub comes in. And so on.

I think we need to install ground switches like in the old days.

Looks a bit like a mini Defender.

Nope, the upper dash display is combined with a different type of head unit (SYNC).

No. The only wiring in the back is for speakers, antenna and power.

Gen1 TC is absolutely brilliant in snow (better than Gen2) with proper snow tires, even better than many 4WD SUV. So it's definitely the correct tires you're missing. Note that All Season and All Climate tires are not actual snow tires even if they have all the markings, including 3PMSF, they're almost equally bad.

I wonder if any of Gen2 conversions have worked out. There have been couple in this forum.

I would try junkyards.

Excellent offer, thanks. I'm trying to limit my intercontinental travel tho, not safe.

How big is your new car lot, Tanner?