Panel Van vs Factory Kombi Noise......

[lockettben]

Evening all,

So, a random post. I have a CFCA panel van that I have converted to a Kombi, replaced the engine, DPF, Turbo etc etc.

I have a pinking/diesel knock noise that is stressing me out, but thats not the point of this post. I managed to get my hands on another CFCA vehicle tonight, with the idea to use it to help me find the issue I am having and I was blown away with how quiet the engine was when driving it. Like mine is loud, I just presumed that was normal (as I've owned an EV for the past 5-6 years).

Without rambling any more my question is, does anyone know if the factory kombis come with added sound deadening on the front compared to a panel van? Or has anyone else noticed this?

Thanks in advance
Ben

 

[phazer]

Kombi's have sound deadening pads throughout - not enough to compare to a properly deadened van but that would explain your difference

 

[Alster]

I think Highlines come with a bit more sound deadening as well.

 

[Jimer]

I moved from a converted T6 panel van to a T6.1 Kombi and the reduction in cab noise was significant.

 

[Sackmycook]

I think Kombi's are structurally different which may result in less resonating?

 

[Skyliner33]

I think Kombi's are structurally different which may result in less resonating?

What structural differences?

 

[Linoleum Bonypart]

I was shocked owning a lined shuttle to borrowing a 6.1 panel van …

 

[phazer]

What structural differences?

Bodyshell is the same as the multivan/shuttle/etc has all of the seatbelt mounts already in place, more rigidity due to window cutouts. I think it's been covered on here before.

 

[Skyliner33]

Bodyshell is the same as the multivan/shuttle/etc has all of the seatbelt mounts already in place, more rigidity due to window cutouts. I think it's been covered on here before.

Interesting, I am surprised window cut outs add rigidity.

 

[phazer]

Interesting, I am surprised window cut outs add rigidity.

May have worded it badly but you know that's not what I meant. The pillars are spot welded on the Kombi to account for the window being cut out and so on

 

[Sackmycook]

Exactly as above, a more rigid vehicle. There was a thread on it