What did you do on your Perentie Today.

[oowa]

Took a run out to the Lithgow small arms museum, then an overnight to Cullen Bullen NSW.


Bruce McCann

[Cliffy]

Fitted new speedo cable and re-fitted dash.
Broke one if the light fittings on the speedo but managed to rescue it.
Next is the footwell rust...

[303gunner]

Took a run out to the Lithgow small arms museum, then an overnight to Cullen Bullen NSW.


Bruce McCann
A Perenties Only trip in Lithgow and I didn't know! :(

[mark2]

My Personnel carrier averages 10l/100km.
I have to hold back on the reins or she wants to bolt all the time on the open road.

My speedo and I suspect many others reads high by 5km/hr with the standard 7.50 16 tyres. 100 on the dial is a true 95km/h as per the GPS. This is something to consider when working out economy figures. Also if you're actually doing 95 and not a true 100 +, the highway fuel economy will be noticeably better due to wind resistance increasing exponetially with speed. I think this is part of the reason why a fairly wide range of fuel economy figures get quoted.

Mine is in the mid to high 11's when sitting on a true 100-110 km/h. I can get it into the 10's when cruising on lower speeds.

[TK_Co]

Hello all,
I recently became a proud owner of a new Perentie 6x6.
Today I found a pintle hitch in the bin, flogged out and rusted. So I manufactured new oversize greasable pins, cleaned up all the rust and shimmed the tongue to take up the slop. She's a smooth operator now. Just waiting for the rig to return from the transmission shop where it's getting a rebuild, front oil seal repair (as it was leaking) and a new 996 hi range transfer gear. Leaving the 4.7 diffs in so low range will still produce massive torque :)

[Barefoot Dave]

G'Day TK and welcome.
Nice rebuild work.
Any details on the high range conversion?

[G.I.BO]

Installed a 24v inverter and ran a lead to a power board in the back left hand tool box also a couple of other picks of the boxes I picked up and one of the four speakers I mounted in ammo boxes

[G.I.BO]

It won't let me upload multiple pics from my phone :(

[G.I.BO]

It also seems to be placing the pics upside down?

[G.I.BO]

Last one

[303gunner]

Hello all,
I recently became a proud owner of a new Perentie 6x6.


Just waiting for the rig to return from the transmission shop where it's getting a ...... new 996 hi range transfer gear. :)

Any details on the high range conversion?
Conversion?? That's the standard ratio for 4x4 and 6x6 Perenties, isn't it?

[Bearman]

I think he means it is getting a new hi range gear. Most likely jumping out of gear from the low-high left foot changes on the move resulting in worn engaging dogs.

[Barefoot Dave]

yer, woops misread that [tonguewink]

[TK_Co]

your perentie should have a galvanised chassis so all that work with spraying chassis etc to prevent rust shouldn't be necessary.
Hey mate, do you still have the ariel bases ? If so, would you be interested in parting with them ?

[TK_Co]

Conversion?? That's the standard ratio for 4x4 and 6x6 Perenties, isn't it?

So with the 6x6 it has 4.7 ratio diffs, I believe the 4x4 has 3.5's ? Anyway, top speed is 80km/hr for the perentie 6x6. So when drive 400 or 500 Kms for a BBQ on the weekend, it's gets a bit monotonous. I have been looking at a few different options, new diffs, 6 speed gear box, ect. When speaking with Kevin falconbridge at rover tech in Perth, he suggested put a higher gear ratio in hi-range transfer case to increase top end speed (which he has done for other clients with good results (he said). He told me that with even the 4.7 diffs I should get 100kms/hr out of it at cruising speed, but if I need low range it's still very low !! :) so as the trans is already being pulled out to fix the oil leak and inspect the syncos(as I always have to go searching for the gears), it's a perfect time to change the high range gear ratio :) Now I've seen in here people saying that if you start changing ratio's, you won't be able to take off from a start position. So to combat that I've been in touch with United fuel injection in red cliff Perth and had a chat to.... I forget his name, but he did all the R&D for the SAS LRPV engines as they had the same complaint as I. The most efficient way to get the power was to keep the 4BD1T engine (they out performed the Brunswick V8) and change the exhaust manifold, new turbo, large intercooler, 2.5" exhaust and replace the fuel pump cam. Will change the torque from standard 200nm to 400nm+. He said even tho advertised at 90kw the most he ever saw in a vehicle on dyno was 72kw. So for 5k I can double my power and not compromise engine reliability, increase fuel economy, lower EGT and move peak torque from 2800rpm to 1900rmp!!

Now I'm new to this site and only have a smart phone so please forgive my fumbling ways. Still trying to work it all out. It's quiet the challenge !!

Regards,
Tristan

[Barefoot Dave]

G'Day Tristan.
Thanks mate
Though new, you have offered some interesting information!

[303gunner]

So with the 6x6 it has 4.7 ratio diffs, I believe the 4x4 has 3.5's ? Anyway, top speed is 80km/hr for the perentie 6x6. So when drive 400 or 500 Kms for a BBQ on the weekend, it's gets a bit monotonous. I have been looking at a few different options, new diffs, 6 speed gear box, ect. When speaking with Kevin falconbridge at rover tech in Perth, he suggested put a higher gear ratio in hi-range transfer case to increase top end speed (which he has done for other clients with good results (he said). He told me that with even the 4.7 diffs I should get 100kms/hr out of it at cruising speed, but if I need low range it's still very low !! :)
Regards,
Tristan
Correct, the 6x6 has 4.7 diff ratios, and the 4x4 has 3.54 ratios. But both have a standard transfer case High ratio of 0.996 and a low of 3.321. YOU ALREADY have 0.996 high gears, and there is no higher option available for the LT95.


100Km/h is pushing the upper limits of comfort in a 6x6. The noise will be quite uncomfortable and hearing protection is recommended. 80-90ks would be preferable.


Increasing engine performance is nice and you can always do with more, but an engine turning at 3200rpm at 95km/h is still turning at 3200rpm if it's putting out 400Nm. The power/torque increase will make driving more pleasant and you will get to your top speed quicker, but you won't change your top speed without addressing gearing.


Another member on this site has fitted 4.11 diff gears and found that to be suitable, and I have gone for 255/85-16 tyres. While both of these are cheaper solutions than the turbo upgrade you have mentioned, they still cost a couple of thousand dollars (app $3000) for a minor increase in cruising speed.

[weeds]

So with the 6x6 it has 4.7 ratio diffs, I believe the 4x4 has 3.5's ? Anyway, top speed is 80km/hr for the perentie 6x6. So when drive 400 or 500 Kms for a BBQ on the weekend, it's gets a bit monotonous. I have been looking at a few different options, new diffs, 6 speed gear box, ect. When speaking with Kevin falconbridge at rover tech in Perth, he suggested put a higher gear ratio in hi-range transfer case to increase top end speed (which he has done for other clients with good results (he said). He told me that with even the 4.7 diffs I should get 100kms/hr out of it at cruising speed, but if I need low range it's still very low !! :) so as the trans is already being pulled out to fix the oil leak and inspect the syncos(as I always have to go searching for the gears), it's a perfect time to change the high range gear ratio :) Now I've seen in here people saying that if you start changing ratio's, you won't be able to take off from a start position. So to combat that I've been in touch with United fuel injection in red cliff Perth and had a chat to.... I forget his name, but he did all the R&D for the SAS LRPV engines as they had the same complaint as I. The most efficient way to get the power was to keep the 4BD1T engine (they out performed the Brunswick V8) and change the exhaust manifold, new turbo, large intercooler, 2.5" exhaust and replace the fuel pump cam. Will change the torque from standard 200nm to 400nm+. He said even tho advertised at 90kw the most he ever saw in a vehicle on dyno was 72kw. So for 5k I can double my power and not compromise engine reliability, increase fuel economy, lower EGT and move peak torque from 2800rpm to 1900rmp!!

Now I'm new to this site and only have a smart phone so please forgive my fumbling ways. Still trying to work it all out. It's quiet the challenge !!

Regards,
Tristan

top speed should be better than 80km/hr for a stock 6x6. all the variants I drove sat on 100km/hr that was three years ago. I'm thinking there something not quite right with your, cable/adjustment. our stock GMV would do 105km/hr on the all day screaming its head off.

when we supported the bushmaster trial we tweeked and dyno'd our GMV's which was running over GVM >5500kg so that we could keep up with the trial vehicles and support cruisers. rumour was the project had also trialled an auto in the 6x6 but we could never confirm it. Turned the fuel screw up, fitted straight through exhaust (might have been mandrel bent), removed the inner air filter and left the filter housing end cover off...........when I jumped in at the Darwin foro the return leg I couldn't believe how much more drivable the rig was, we could overtake cars, take off on hill etc. we sat on 110/115 all the way back to Brisbane. The mods only lasted until MAS did there next round and we were ordered to return them back to standard.

i'm not sure if you will ever load her up to 5500kg, but if you put taller gears I reckon you will be riding the clutch when you are not on the flat or use low range to get rolling.

[Bearman]

there is no higher option available for the LT95.


I will second that!. I you have seen the size of the hi range gear on the centre diff you will know that it would probably be impossible to make a smaller gear. The 0.996 gear has been known to disintegrate at the splines due to lack of strength, I would imagine a smaller one again would not last long especially pushing the weight of a 6by.

[TK_Co]

top speed should be better than 80km/hr for a stock 6x6. all the variants I drove sat on 100km/hr that was three years ago. I'm thinking there something not quite right with your, cable/adjustment. our stock GMV would do 105km/hr on the all day screaming its head off.

when we supported the bushmaster trial we tweeked and dyno'd our GMV's which was running over GVM >5500kg so that we could keep up with the trial vehicles and support cruisers. rumour was the project had also trialled an auto in the 6x6 but we could never confirm it. Turned the fuel screw up, fitted straight through exhaust (might have been mandrel bent), removed the inner air filter and left the filter housing end cover off...........when I jumped in at the Darwin foro the return leg I couldn't believe how much more drivable the rig was, we could overtake cars, take off on hill etc. we sat on 110/115 all the way back to Brisbane. The mods only lasted until MAS did there next round and we were ordered to return them back to standard.

i'm not sure if you will ever load her up to 5500kg, but if you put taller gears I reckon you will be riding the clutch when you are not on the flat or use low range to get rolling.
Hello weeds,
I actually went over a weigh bridge the other day with "some" bricks in the back and hit 7.9ton. I was amazed at how well the 6x6 handled with 4.5tin on the back !!
As for doing 105kms/hr, mine will do that, but as you say, it will be screaming it's head off and I don't want to murder my baby !!' and I've checked the speedo against the god and I think 110 on the speedo is 100km it real time.

So really prob keep playing with it till I get it right :)

[Mick_Marsh]

Got to agree with 303gunner. If you go over 80kmph in a 6x6, make sure you have good hearing protection. If you want a higher comfortable top speed, change the crown wheel and pinion in your diffs. If you just want heaps of power at high speeds, have a chat to Sitec.

Hey, Simon, there's an idea. I'll get a spare Perentie. Can you get a spare motor?

[TK_Co]

Correct, the 6x6 has 4.7 diff ratios, and the 4x4 has 3.54 ratios. But both have a standard transfer case High ratio of 0.996 and a low of 3.321. YOU ALREADY have 0.996 high gears, and there is no higher option available for the LT95.


100Km/h is pushing the upper limits of comfort in a 6x6. The noise will be quite uncomfortable and hearing protection is recommended. 80-90ks would be preferable.


Increasing engine performance is nice and you can always do with more, but an engine turning at 3200rpm at 95km/h is still turning at 3200rpm if it's putting out 400Nm. The power/torque increase will make driving more pleasant and you will get to your top speed quicker, but you won't change your top speed without addressing gearing.


Another member on this site has fitted 4.11 diff gears and found that to be suitable, and I have gone for 255/85-16 tyres. While both of these are cheaper solutions than the turbo upgrade you have mentioned, they still cost a couple of thousand dollars (app $3000) for a minor increase in cruising speed.
Hi 303 gunner,

I realise that without changing gears it won't turn any faster, but I'm hoping with the peek torque being bought down lower, I won't need to ride the clutch to take off. :) as for the noise, I'm hoping to put some sound deadening into it. And as for the ride, I'm researching kinetic suspension. It was developed by a chap in dunsborough, southwest WA. They have used the concept in the land cruiser Sahara and prado kakadu

As for the gearing figures if the transfer case I'm going to double check with the transmission people today and get some clarification so thanks for your advise.

[TK_Co]

Conversion?? That's the standard ratio for 4x4 and 6x6 Perenties, isn't it?


Hi 303 gunner,

I realise that without changing gears it won't turn any faster, but I'm hoping with the peek torque being bought down lower, I won't need to ride the clutch to take off. :) as for the noise, I'm hoping to put some sound deadening into it. And as for the ride, I'm researching kinetic suspension. It was developed by a chap in dunsborough, southwest WA. They have used the concept in the land cruiser Sahara and prado kakadu

As for the gearing figures if the transfer case I'm going to double check with the transmission people today and get some clarification so thanks for your advise.

The pic of the weigh bridge figures

[BadCo.]

The pic of the weigh bridge figures

Haha in NZ you would need another class of license to drive that, good job!

[Mick_Marsh]

Haha in NZ you would need another class of license to drive that, good job!
Same here.

[weeds]

Hello weeds,
I actually went over a weigh bridge the other day with "some" bricks in the back and hit 7.9ton. I was amazed at how well the 6x6 handled with 4.5tin on the back !!
As for doing 105kms/hr, mine will do that, but as you say, it will be screaming it's head off and I don't want to murder my baby !!' and I've checked the speedo against the god and I think 110 on the speedo is 100km it real time.

So really prob keep playing with it till I get it right :)

:angel::angel:well your post said max. speed 80km/hr

we drove ours foot to the floor everywhere (i.e. Brisbane to S.A return and Brisbane to Darwin return and than every other trip in between) screaming its head off......nearly always with hearing pugs in or head phone on.

we would drop off the end of the convoys to check things out, do detours, stop at servos and shops so that we could belt along at hi-way speed chasing down the convoy

[weeds]

The pic of the weigh bridge figures

there are a few GMV with chassis repairs from carrying 6T all the time..........8's probably OK for s trip on the black stuff. how did it go pulling up?

[TK_Co]

there are a few GMV with chassis repairs from carrying 6T all the time..........8's probably OK for s trip on the black stuff. how did it go pulling up?

Yeah, I was very carefull pulling up, just geared down and brakes lightly as one would in an 8 ton truck. :) I think I would like to increase braking tho. I see mention of a booster system driven off the power steering system.


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[dan2090]

* Removed Dimmer and Reduced Lights switch from Dash.
* Replaced with Duel USB and Cigar Lighter Power

* Removed Rear Lifting & Tie-down rings (grinder & galvo painted)
* Replaced NATO tow with 7-pin
* Replaced pintle with tow-bar
* Replaced rear lights with water-sealed recessed LED combos

[110Lizard]

* Removed Dimmer and Reduced Lights switch from Dash.
* Replaced with Duel USB and Cigar Lighter Power

* Removed Rear Lifting & Tie-down rings (grinder & galvo painted)
* Replaced NATO tow with 7-pin
* Replaced pintle with tow-bar
* Replaced rear lights with water-sealed recessed LED combos

I like the USB and 12V outlets... Could I ask if there's any reason why you removed tie down points? I would of thought these come in very handy if you ever need to put vehicle on a trailer in case of break downs, transport ect and offer a little bit of extra protection if someone's runs up your rear end...

[oowa]

Very neat stuff on your dash , I like it, but why did you remove the jerry can holders, thought that would be practical to keep.


Bruce

[dan2090]

Thanks!


I like the USB and 12V outlets... Could I ask if there's any reason why you removed tie down points? I would of thought these come in very handy if you ever need to put vehicle on a trailer in case of break downs, transport ect and offer a little bit of extra protection if someone's runs up your rear end...

The tie-downs were just nasty, knee-capped me everytime I walked past, plus they bottom-out everytime I hit a steep ridge (and the same reason I wanted thinner/recessed lights). There's still plenty of protection from a rear-ender, plus the eyelets remain which nicely fits 3kg Bow Shackles.

[QUOTE=oowa;2216610]Very neat stuff on your dash , I like it, but why did you remove the jerry can holders, thought that would be practical to keep.

I still have Jerry Can holders and may refit. I only removed initially to grind off the tie-downs, but ended up just leaving them off. They are bloody heavy though, and I may just fit a frame in the rear of the tub to carry 4x cans when off exploring.

Thanks for the feedback!

[rathgar]

One more question dan2090. What did you use for the tow hitch?

[isuzutoo-eh]

Hi Dan2090,
Is this yours?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/1572.jpg




If so, it looks good! Can you show us how you've modified the canopy please?

[BadCo.]

Another question Dan, what rear led lights did you use? Are they led autolights?

[dan2090]

I am an ebay addict that needs counselling:

~Tow Hitch is a "Heavy duty tow hitch/tow bar combination 8-Ton max Capacity 48mm Ball 4x4"

(However I reckon there's better solution I've seen that mounts on the four bolts and tow-bar is able to slided in/out *under* the chassis. This will most likely NOT make the cut for long expeditions as it'll bottom out when steep)

~Lights are "2x Ute Trailer Boat Tail Lights Pair Indicator Stop Reverse 12v Camper LED Lamps" also need the Sender unit (separate)

~Canvas mods were by a guy in Ballina (Canvas Shed), just $70. 1. was add 'window' to FFR driver blackout canopy (generally stops spray in really bad weather - it's currently down in the picture from the back). 2. Add zips on the sides, just behind the roll-cage. This means that the sides pretty much can stay up all the time which allows good viz for reversing.

Both canvas 'mods' essentially create a "cab" around the driver. The blackout canopy rolls up when warm weather returns.

[rathgar]

Thanks Dan

That hitch is not what I was after. Did you have a link to your "better solution"?

[TK_Co]

The shop started pulling out the box today.....after 3 weeks of waiting

[tyne]

Changed all fluids and fuses, a quick heads up to any 1st time defender owners make sure you remove and clean your sediment filter and top back up with deso before putting back as mine had some rust flakes in it, hopefully from jerry's not the tank.

[BadCo.]

Changed all fluids and fuses, a quick heads up to any 1st time defender owners make sure you remove and clean your sediment filter and top back up with deso before putting back as mine had some rust flakes in it, hopefully from jerry's not the tank.

Your what now?

[tyne]

Sediment filter, maybe not all perenties have them as I know not all TDi's had them. Mine is located just behind the fuel tank on my FFR, it's a small alloy cup with a plastic type wing nut on the bottom. Don't try undo the wing nut as they can break, instead undo the bolt on top think it was 11mm and should just lower off, clean and rinse with diesel then fill with diesel before replacing.

I've had a few Beers so I hope this makes sence....:D

[BadCo.]

Ok good to know thanks. Should this been done with an empty tank though?

[110Lizard]

Your what now?

The fuel sedimentor separates any water from the diesel using the gravity difference before it enters the injection pump... In my experience cleaning this should be a first priority when buying any used diesel vehicle as water and other contaminants can destroy a diesel... As people say clean air, clean diesel and good oil means a diesel will last forever...

[110Lizard]

Ok good to know thanks. Should this been done with an empty tank though?

Nah mate you don't need an empty tank....

[BadCo.]

Would this be the doover?

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=83340&stc=1&d=1410041778

[Barefoot Dave]

Thats the one, mate.
Just take care as they can be stuck hard and the plastic becomes brittle when old. Take the time to encourage it to release rather than brute force it. Let it run until pure diesel comes through.

[rar110]

I would also open it up and clean it out. It's in 3 segments with o rings in between. It comes apart by undoing a 11mm bolt head at the top.

Here's a photo:



83341

[BadCo.]

Thats the one, mate.
Just take care as they can be stuck hard and the plastic becomes brittle when old. Take the time to encourage it to release rather than brute force it. Let it run until pure diesel comes through.

Do you mean poor diesel through it until it comes out clean looking?


I would also open it up and clean it out. It's in 3 segments with o rings in between. It comes apart by undoing a 11mm bolt head at the top.

Here's a photo:



83341

Thanks for the photo. Can I dismantle it insitu or is it best to remove?

Drown in brakekleen and wipe with a rag?

Thanks for the info guys, I would have never have know this existed otherwise. So much to be learned from trolling these forums haha.

[Barefoot Dave]

Badco, just check the drain insitu weekly or monthly if you have a good fuel source and dont go near water. For an initial once over, follow RARs instructions and remove disassemble to be sure.

[Ned260]

Fitted the snorkel yesterday and went for a photo-shoot today :D

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/101846806/DSC05534.JPG

Cheers,
Ned

[Daryl3216]

Thanks Tyne, you can chalk me up as another person that you have enlightened.

[Mick_Marsh]

Well, not today but yesterday, I didn't do anything to it or on it but,
Bacicat stole it for the day.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/1330.jpg (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/mick_marsh_AULRO/media/REMLR/Gold%20Museum%202014/DSC_4344.jpg.html)

I got it back................. eventually.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/1294.jpg (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/mick_marsh_AULRO/media/REMLR/Gold%20Museum%202014/DSC_4369.jpg.html)

[DBT]

Love your security system Mick. Looks expensive though. :)

[Mick_Marsh]

Love your security system Mick. Looks expensive though. :)
There has never been a repeat offender.

[mick88]

Can someone tell me what the Ryco oil filter and fuel filter numbers for the 4BD1 or is there a preferred filter brand to use on them?


Thanks and cheers,
Mick.

[Dodgeguy1942]

Father's Day out north of Bathurst

[DBT]

Can someone tell me what the Ryco oil filter and fuel filter numbers for the 4BD1 or is there a preferred filter brand to use on them?


Thanks and cheers,
Mick.

Perenties use single spin-on oil filters. Ryco part is Z435. However it's out of production. Unless someone has old stock you won't find it.

Next easiest to obtain is Donaldson P550422. Repco can order these in. Around $50-ish.

I don't have the fuel filter info on hand, but it is posted in the Isuzu thread somewhere. Possibly a sticky topic.

[Dervish]

Can someone tell me what the Ryco oil filter and fuel filter numbers for the 4BD1 or is there a preferred filter brand to use on them?


Thanks and cheers,
Mick.

Filters:

Isuzu
- Isuzu/LR AYG 585 (Oil)
- Isuzu 8971725491 (Fuel)

Donaldson
- Donaldson P550422 (Oil)
- Donaldson P900433 (Air, Main)
- Donaldson P900434 (Air, Inner)
- Donaldson P550057 (Fuel)
- Donaldson P550588 (Fuel/Water Separation Filter)

Fleetguard (Truckline)
- Fleetguard LF3642 (Oil)
- Fleetguard AF4059K (Air, Main)
- Fleetguard AF988 (Air, Inner)
- Fleetguard FF5030 (Fuel)

Ryco
- Ryco Z169A (Fuel)

I would very much recommend using the OEM AYG585 oil filter over the other options, which take much longer to build up oil pressure than the OEM filter (or at least they have for myself and a few others).

[jackz]

Filters:

Isuzu
- Isuzu/LR AYG 585 (Oil)
- Isuzu 8971725491 (Fuel)

Donaldson
- Donaldson P550422 (Oil)
- Donaldson P900433 (Air, Main)
- Donaldson P900434 (Air, Inner)
- Donaldson P550057 (Fuel)
- Donaldson P550588 (Fuel/Water Separation Filter)

Fleetguard (Truckline)
- Fleetguard LF3642 (Oil)
- Fleetguard AF4059K (Air, Main)
- Fleetguard AF988 (Air, Inner)
- Fleetguard FF5030 (Fuel)

Ryco
- Ryco Z169A (Fuel)

I would very much recommend using the OEM AYG585 oil filter over the other options, which take much longer to build up oil pressure than the OEM filter (or at least they have for myself and a few others).

I get GENUINE oil filters from our local isuzu dealer in a box of 12 for around $400

[Dervish]

I get GENUINE oil filters from our local isuzu dealer in a box of 12 for around $400

Do you have a P/N for the filters you get, or do you get AYG 585s from the Isuzu dealer?

I'm sure the AYG 585s must have an equivalent Isuzu number, I just haven't found it yet.

[DWCamo]

Power steering fitment by Brad and his team at KLR Automotive. 3 point turns are now a dream. 83567

[TK_Co]

I didn't do anything on her today, but I just received a phone call regarding the oil leak from the front of the box that the army tried to fix 3 times....$5,600 and a 4 week wait to referb the box !!! Waiting on written quote and photos now. It's hard being $1000 Kms away from her when she's in hospital !! Hoping to get to Perth to see her in a week or so. I'll share some info and pics when I receive it. Regarding the gear ratio in the transfer case earlier disgust in this thread, it is .966 as Dave mentioned.


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[BadCo.]

You could by another GS for that and use it for parts!

[Phil B]

Izuzu #894321219-1 according to other threads here.

Phil B

[dan2090]

Thanks Dan

That hitch is not what I was after. Did you have a link to your "better solution"?
Rathgar: apologies, took some time to dig out "better solution" tow hitch I was thinking of. A bit exy but here's what I was looking at:
RECEIVER HITCH SERIES IIA -III MILITARY CH, RNA086 - Rovers North - Classic Land Rover Parts (http://www.roversnorth.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=RNA086&type=4&eq=&key=it)

[TK_Co]

You could by another GS for that and use it for parts!

Yeah I know, that thought had crossed my mind, but then there's no guarantee it would be in any better condition.

I've also toyed with the idea of putting a 5 or 6 speed in and then putting a splitter box from "multi-drive" in but I think I'll leave her standard for the moment :)


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[Barefoot Dave]

TK, you could do a lot worse than contact Bearman (Brian)here.
He is a LT95A champ and would spit chips at the quote you have been given!

[TK_Co]

The chap (cal) at the trans shop said that the box had been apart a heap of times in the past and he believed the root cause was a bent washer on one of the shafts. Not sure if he meant shim, thrust washer or retaining washer. But basically the gears were under constant load and there now all chopped out. The syncos were in constant mesh which made it feel like a crash box.

Now I haven't seen it myself but I do have some pics. What do you make of it? I think bearman is over here in the west ??

83615836168361783618


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[TK_Co]

TK, you could do a lot worse than contact Bearman (Brian)here.
He is a LT95A champ and would spit chips at the quote you have been given!

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Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[Barefoot Dave]

Yep, a bit messy in there.
Brian is near Mackay on this side.
He does have good rates with his transport mob, though.
You won't get out of it for $2k but you might save a fair bit.

[jackz]

Do you have a P/N for the filters you get, or do you get AYG 585s from the Isuzu dealer?

I'm sure the AYG 585s must have an equivalent Isuzu number, I just haven't found it yet.

8-94321219-1

[Mick_Marsh]

I'm going camping so I hooked up the wood trailer.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/1111.jpg (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/mick_marsh_AULRO/media/REMLR/DSC_4374.jpg.html)

I've never had the Crump and Cornish on the back of the Perentie before. I reckon it looks good. It is inspiring me to get stuck in to fixing the British Aerospace Australia 1 ton cargo trailer.

[Bearman]

I'm going camping so I hooked up the wood trailer.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/1111.jpg (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/mick_marsh_AULRO/media/REMLR/DSC_4374.jpg.html)

I've never had the Crump and Cornish on the back of the Perentie before. I reckon it looks good. It is inspiring me to get stuck in to fixing the British Aerospace Australia 1 ton cargo trailer.

It does look the part Mick.How does the trailer track in comparison to the 6by track width?

[mick88]

My Perentie has 6RAR Signals in it's service book and it seems all the maintenance/repairs over it's life were done at 6RAR TSP!
Can someone please enlighten where it has spent it's life?

Cheers, Mick.

[hot rover]

My Perentie has 6RAR Signals in it's service book and it seems all the maintenance/repairs over it's life were done at 6RAR TSP!
Can someone please enlighten where it has spent it's life?

Cheers, Mick.

Hi Mick
6rar is at Enoggera in Brisbane

[TK_Co]

More photos of inside the LT95A perentie 6x6 transmission
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Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[TK_Co]

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Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[Bearman]

The bent tabs on the front input bearing retainer is caused by whoever fitted the gearbox to the vehicle. Pulling the box in with the bellhousing bolts causes this. Solution is to line it up properly and fully seat it before tightening the bolts. In other word the spigot shaft was not lined up with the spigot bush in the crankshaft when the bolts were tightened. This pushes the spigot shaft rearwards and bends the tabs-they are only mild steel. The other shots of the centre diff shaft cross shafts show normal wear. Nothing too dramatic from what I can see - pretty cheap to rectify. What's the centre diff housing like, especially where the bevel gears (small ones)run?

[TK_Co]

A few more pics of Jindee
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Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[TK_Co]

Just hanging around
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Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[lucas.armstrong.77]

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Figured I may aswell put the battery box to some use
If anything looks funny or not settup properly please do tell 😄
Final crimps tomorrow afternoon

[BadCo.]

Just one thing, red cable looks awfully small compared to the neutral. Whats the size of both?

[lucas.armstrong.77]

Red is 4B&S 20mm^2 (came with isolator kit so assume it's the correct size) neutral is 2B&S and a 3B&S neutral running to earth

[BadCo.]

What is the Isolator kit? How long is the cable run? It seems rather small.

[lucas.armstrong.77]

It was the projecta kit, cable follows the path of the 24v cables starting under the passenger seat, maybe 2-3metres, it could be the photo making it look small but I do agree

[BadCo.]

Oh are these a 24v Aux batteries and the cranking battery is seperate?

[lucas.armstrong.77]

No no, nothing to do with 24v other than following the same path under the car, crank battery is isolated with the 2 aux

[BadCo.]

Ah so crank battery is seperate to those two?

[lucas.armstrong.77]

If I have set it up properly (no electrical bone in my body) then yes, I'll take a photo of the isolator position in the light tomorrow

[BadCo.]

Ah very good, ignore me then haha

[lucas.armstrong.77]

Never ignore anyone 😄 just made me question my already questionable autolec skills ha

[lucas.armstrong.77]

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[Rosco8]

Fitted a CB radio and an aerial on the FFR. Still haven't found a military mount for it so thought temporary get something for the bull bar. Have 3 standard CB aerials lying around. So off to Jaycar .. their bull bar mounts are too narrow for the girl .. okay, off to opposite lock in Narallen .. all shut at 11:10am :mad::mad: Web says .. Saturday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm A wasted trip. However met a guy interested in Perentie's who suggests just get a piece of steel and bolt that over one of the 4 bases, and mount a standard CB mount in the middle. Had looked at using timber the same way but dismissed it as too temporary. Now steel sounded good.

Tried a few engineering shops for a square of light steel and all shut .. 12 now so forget it .. had a neighbour behind me who used to do cutting steel and has a garage full of the stuff .. rock around his place .. all out. 2 hrs blown .. go home .. tell my youngest (electrician) .. he says, see what I can do :confused::confused:

Has some aluminium cable tray panelling in his van, an angle grinder, a drill and some bolts, some green paint and hey presto he whips up a base and fits the CB mount. He then tapped into the light cable in the back and mounted the CB vertical below the gun clips (rack) between the seats :):)

Works fine .. longer term really would like a good looking army mount and aerial though :cool::cool:

[juddy]

Took Him to a show...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/102.jpg (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/juddyburton/media/All%20British%20Day%202014/DSC_0947_zps6aa0a76c.jpg.html)

With a friend near by

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/103.jpg (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/juddyburton/media/All%20British%20Day%202014/DSC_0955_zps2430dfcc.jpg.html)

[lucas.armstrong.77]

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[BadCo.]

Nice mate, that's exactly what I want to build. I like functionality of being able to use the middle seats.

[lucas.armstrong.77]

Thanks mate, should probably also change the title to "what did SOMEONE ELSE do on your perentie today"

[mick88]

Decided it was a nice afternoon for a drive out the bush and the Perentie needed a run, so gave her an outing to the Sunset Country and a friends property. They are so at home ticking around on bush tracks and through rough paddocks.

Cheers, Mick.

[87County]

changed the original bent coathanger bullbar for the more substantial rfsv one - simple refit on existing holes - now have a better hopper fender, a hi-lift jack carrier and safe jacking points.

[TK_Co]

changed the original bent coathanger bullbar for the more substantial rfsv one - simple refit on existing holes - now have a better hopper fender, a hi-lift jack carrier and safe jacking points.

Photos ??


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[dingsy]

Photos ?? Just catching the perentie bug. • 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS •2013 Range Rover Sport

I did the same thing, haven't put the sidebars in yet though. Pic below, it's brought the nose down a little



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[Outlaw]

Time i chime in... picked up my ffr a couple weeks ago privately. Colour scheme has been changed though i like it so keeping it. Roof had too many rips in it so have fitted an old stage 1 roof last week and still in the process of sorting out the gaps as sits higher due to roof curve and the bar work. Fitted the canvas back to the underside of the hardtop over the weekend.

I'm happy with it :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[Barefoot Dave]

Rough and ready! Neat touches, too.
I like the colour scheme :)

[Minikeg]

Time i chime in... picked up my ffr a couple weeks ago privately. Colour scheme has been changed though i like it so keeping it. Roof had too many rips in it so have fitted an old stage 1 roof last week and still in the process of sorting out the gaps as sits higher due to roof curve and the bar work. Fitted the canvas back to the underside of the hardtop over the weekend.

I'm happy with it :)

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/gclro-members-rides-projects/85129d1412647412-outlaws-rides-rachael1.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/gclro-members-rides-projects/85130d1412647434-outlaws-rides-rachael2.jpg


How was the drive back from Newcastle?

Missed out by thaaaat muuuch on it :censored: :D:D:D

[Outlaw]

Haha :p

Drive was good. What better way to get to know a vehicle then jumping in and driving 750km :D

[TK_Co]

Finally got to fit my rebuild tow hitch
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Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[DBT]

Was anyone here patrolling Mt Sugarloaf in a hard top (survey?) over the long weekend?

Spotto. :cool:

[BadCo.]

Time i chime in... picked up my ffr a couple weeks ago privately. Colour scheme has been changed though i like it so keeping it. Roof had too many rips in it so have fitted an old stage 1 roof last week and still in the process of sorting out the gaps as sits higher due to roof curve and the bar work. Fitted the canvas back to the underside of the hardtop over the weekend.

I'm happy with it :)


I am loving the black and tan plus the hard top!

[isuzutoo-eh]

Last night I mounted a toolbox, from Gasweld, into my FFR:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/1267.jpg

Bit more secure for the camping gear now!

[Phil B]

48 749 about half way through her face lift.
Don't panic, the colour is grey primer. She will eventually be Olive Drab Green.
I am please with the results so far.
Phil.

[TK_Co]

Well yesterday I spent a full day playing with my 6x6. When I first got her there was oil leaking from the drive flanges on the wheel hubs. Some bolts were loose, some broken, some were 10mm, some were 3/8 and almost All were different lengths. So yesterday I removed all drive flanges, replaced gaskets, tapped holes to 10mm. Installed new high grade 10.9, M10 bolts with a little thread locker.

While do that I inspected the rear axles.
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But the rest were standard so I'm assuming it's had a broken axle along the way. I also found an oil seal land on the drive shaft diff side 85235

I've been told that because of the longer axle housings there is a seal installed on the axle and axle housing to keep oil in the diff when Perentie is operating at extreme angles.

I Also replaced the speedo cable while the trans is out as it was jumpy at low speeds. When removing it I found the outer sheath on the cable broken just behind the speedo.

While rummaging around I found a mysterious tank under the R/H side fender between the head light and antenna mount. At first I thought it went to the pOwer steering pump, but on closer
Inspection I found it went to the vacuum lines, making it a vacuum tank.

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It was hard to take a good picture !!
HOPEFULLY after 2 months of my 6x6 being in the trans shop they put the trans back in it today. !!


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[rar110]

I've never heard of a vacuum tank on a perentie. Maybe you should check if it has a MD locker instead of a Detroit locker.

[TK_Co]

I've never heard of a vacuum tank on a perentie. Maybe you should check if it has a MD locker instead of a Detroit locker.

It doesn't have any lockers to my knowledge, and definitely no maxi drive. I was informed by MR Automotive that the 6x6 can't be fitted with maxi-drive lockers due to the oil seal mod and the re-in forcing internal of the diff and axle housing. It would foul on the actuator.

However, on the 6x6 the centre diff lock and rear drive lock have vacuum actuators, so I'm guessing that's why they have the track? Maybe not all of them home tanks? I'm not sure. Barefoot Dave may know?


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[rar110]

It doesn't have any lockers to my knowledge, and definitely no maxi drive. I was informed by MR Automotive that the 6x6 can't be fitted with maxi-drive lockers due to the oil seal mod and the re-in forcing internal of the diff and axle housing. It would foul on the actuator. However, on the 6x6 the centre diff lock and rear drive lock have vacuum actuators, so I'm guessing that's why they have the track? Maybe not all of them home tanks? I'm not sure. Barefoot Dave may know? Just catching the perentie bug. • 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS •2013 Range Rover Sport

Ta. I thought one rear diff on all 6x6s had a detroit as standard.

[lucas.armstrong.77]

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Bought myself some presents 😋

[BadCo.]

I like where this is going Lucas

[archieaja]

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Bought myself some presents ��


Ooooh nice. Feel free to take step by step photos and start a new thread.

I'm planning on doing the upgrade too and I'd prefer to let someone else learn the hard way. :twisted:

Mind if I ask the price?

[BadCo.]

And what turbo and manifold?

[lucas.armstrong.77]

I have every intention of doing so although I would definately recommend reading through isuzutoo-eh's turbo build thread, that will essentially be my guide at this stage 😄
For turbo manifold and pipe it set me back $650 with a bit of postage as well, from a fellow aulro member
Garrett 2256 VNT and it's a 3 1/4 pipe!

[isuzutoo-eh]

I have every intention of doing so although I would definately recommend reading through isuzutoo-eh's turbo build thread, that will essentially be my guide at this stage 😄
For turbo manifold and pipe it set me back $650 with a bit of postage as well, from a fellow aulro member
Garrett 2256 VNT and it's a 3 1/4 pipe!

That'd be isuzurover's turbo build thread, both of my Isuzus are naturally asthmatic still:(

[lucas.armstrong.77]

My apologies

[isuzutoo-eh]

My apologies

No worries, just didn't want anyone chasing false leads! :cool:

[Mick_Marsh]

That'd be isuzurover's turbo build thread, both of my Isuzus are naturally asthmatic still:(
I bet your two asthmatic Isuzu's wourd beat my turbo'd Isuzu in a lap around Bathurst.

[Minikeg]

I bet your two asthmatic Isuzu's wourd beat my turbo'd Isuzu in a lap around Bathurst.

Especially if it required a pitstop ;)

[walahbro]

Have fun Lucas, u have undertaken a project that will consume your life for the next few months, oh and good luck sleeping...
Oh and start a thread and take lots of photos!

[Mick_Marsh]

Checked engine oil and coolant.
Greased the drive shafts.
Aren't some of those nipples hard to get to.

[Outlaw]

Service last week including new wheel bearing, pitman arm, tie rod ends and new belts, all fluids etc.

Weekend included fitting door frames again for soft top since hardtop fitting. New Chinese foxwing awning, radio & antenna, uhf antenna bracket on top of blackout mount, rear toolbox, 12v power sockets, led headlights :D Oh and finally ran out of fuel so think I get about 500km to a tank. Is that normal? Speedo reads about 10% over limit.

[oowa]

500k for a full tank is normal for me.


Bruce

[rar110]

I get a bit over 450km with the turbo fitted.

[bond]

My fuel economy has gone down ...
Was 500 when I first got it, its down to about 420 :o
Where should I be looking?

On the weekend I fitted KLRs PAS kit, was disappointed when I found this;
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/1067.jpg

Box was a tight fit but it all went together :cool:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/1068.jpg

[JDNSW]

My fuel economy has gone down ...
Was 500 when I first got it, its down to about 420 :o
Where should I be looking?

....

Probably your right boot! :) Otherwise perhaps look for a dragging handbrake, possibly due to oil leaking from the output seal. (Assuming you have checked tyre pressures)

John

[G.I.BO]

Today it rained and i had half the day off work, so i turned my car into a Speak easy! with the 4 batteries i can power a full band for over 3 hours (PA, 2 powered PA speakers 550watts each and 3 guitar amps also can spin vinyl records out of there) i am now going to put on garage punk shows once a month from it :)

[the mike]

i have the 6x6 version, ive pulled most of the back off it for weight loss around 600kgs loss.
had a fuel tank made to go in the back of it and fuel from either side 140L.
removed the fuel tanks from under the cab.
bought 2 rear doors so i can have the cab extended to 4door. it will be going in soon to have that completed.
but ive run into major problem seems i cant put any other gear box into it to mate up with the transfer case and also been told because of this i cant fint another engine into it. not going to give up yet thou im still looking into that.
hope its not the case or i think ill sell it :(

[BadCo.]

What's wrong with the current engine and gearbox? Surely a turbo and intercooler upgrade would give you a good boost in power, if that is the problem...

[JDNSW]

The LT95 is a combined gearbox and transfer case. Some have cut off the transfer case and grafted it on to another gearbox, but this is very expensive if you are paying someone to do it, as it is not a routine operation. What is the problem with the existing engine and gearbox?

John

[BadCo.]

The LT230 does come individually though, wouldn't it be better option to get a seperate TC and mate it to your desired gearbox and engine? I'm sure what you are wanting to do isn't impossible just from what I have read though.

Still, question remains what's wrong with the 4BD1T/LT95a/LT230 combo?

[JDNSW]

The LT230 does come individually though, wouldn't it be better option to get a seperate TC and mate it to your desired gearbox and engine? I'm sure what you are wanting to do isn't impossible just from what I have read though.

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The 6x6 uses the unique setup of the LT95 (designed for the 101 plus powered trailer) to provide drive to the third axle. The LT230 is not a possible replacement without completely redesigning the drive to the third axle.

John

[BadCo.]

Ah that'll be the problem then haha.

I thought I had read somewhere that the third axle uses a power take off? Or is it more complicated then that?

[the mike]

the problem with the current set up is that its under powered. im not looking for a street rocket the little engine in it at the moment is flat out keeping it at 85kph and if you find a hill of any grade your going backwards in the gears real quick and whishing you had a spliter box. ive spoken to a guy who did the turbo intercooler upgrade and got to 93 kph but still the engine was at peek revs doing that so he was pulling up at every servo topping up *laughs* i would like to put something in it that moves it a little easier and use a little less fuel because its not running at peek revs as im doing now at 85.
i have been wondering about cutting off the the transfer case and having it fitter to another gear box.
do you know who has had it done and where ??
and then the next question would be what engine would be best to fit, im rather fond of isuzu engines those things seem to go on for ever and ive never heard of any real major problems with any of them.

[Mick_Marsh]

the problem with the current set up is that its under powered.
No, it's not.
The first thing you should do is change your diff ratio. Have a search on here, others have done this.
After that, fit an intercooler with a bigger turbo. Again, there is much discussion on this forum about this.
Me? I'm happy driving an unstressed 6x6 around at 80km/h. All I need to do is get it towing a tandem with the 101 loaded, legally.

[Disco Muppet]

Alternatively fit a Cummins 6BT or a Duramax 6.6 :D

[TK_Co]

No, it's not.
The first thing you should do is change your diff ratio. Have a search on here, others have done this.
After that, fit an intercooler with a bigger turbo. Again, there is much discussion on this forum about this.

I have looked into this and I think your right. Leave the trans alone and attack either side of it. More power and lower diff ratio

However,
I've not done this personally "yet" so I can't comment.

I know there is a mob in Victoria call multi-drive I think that makes a splitter box that can drive the rear wheels and fit behind a standard 5 speed used in cruisers.

Anyhow, this is getting off topic.

What I did today was very very naughty..... I went and bought my second 6x6 ARN 202238 with 4000 KMs on the clock. I just couldn't help myself. I think I need to delete my grays account.

Does anyone have any history on this vehicle ?

Did anyone else buy anything today ?



Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[TK_Co]

Alternatively fit a Cummins 6BT or a Duramax 6.6 :D

6x6 with 6.6L duramax and 6 speed Allison !! That would be amazing !! But you could probably kiss 100k good-bye

Why not throw some portal hubs and 37's while ur at it !! 😍


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[Disco Muppet]

6x6 with 6.6L duramax and 6 speed Allison !! That would be amazing !! But you could probably kiss 100k good-bye

Why not throw some portal hubs and 37's while ur at it !! 😍


You could certainly kiss fuel economy goodbye.
But why not.
Would be the most awesome thing on earth...

[JDNSW]

Ah that'll be the problem then haha.

I thought I had read somewhere that the third axle uses a power take off? Or is it more complicated then that?

Yes, it uses the power takeoff, but unlike the PTO on other transfer cases, this one turns at the same speed as the rear output shaft of the T/C, not the same speed as the gearbox output shaft. The T/C is designed with this intention for the powered trailer that was designed with the 101. (A conventional PTO can also be fitted driving off the gearbox output shaft)

John

[BadCo.]

Yes, it uses the power takeoff, but unlike the PTO on other transfer cases, this one turns at the same speed as the rear output shaft of the T/C, not the same speed as the gearbox output shaft. The T/C is designed with this intention for the powered trailer that was designed with the 101. (A conventional PTO can also be fitted driving off the gearbox output shaft)

John

Ah ok, interesting to know. Thanks for clearing that up.

The powered trailer is new to me, sounds pretty choice!

[123rover50]

The PTO is a little unconventional in that it bolts to the bottom of the T box and uses a chain drive from a sprocket from the input gear. It means this chain is whizzing around all the time the truck is driving whether the PTO is working or not.

I still have the 4.7 diffs in my 6x6 but run 900x16 tyres or now 255-100-16,s

4th or direct gear gives 100 k,s at around 2900 rpm.

Didiman

[TK_Co]

The PTO is a little unconventional in that it bolts to the bottom of the T box and uses a chain drive from a sprocket from the input gear. It means this chain is whizzing around all the time the truck is driving whether the PTO is working or not.

I still have the 4.7 diffs in my 6x6 but run 900x16 tyres or now 255-100-16,s

4th or direct gear gives 100 k,s at around 2900 rpm.

Didiman

It looks a little like this
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The chain driven PTO is only for the winch drive. I believe non winch variants won't have it, rather just a blanking plate,

The second rear drive is gear driven. In the first picture you can see the chain going down towards the winch pto. The rear drive bolts on where the. Hole is.

Hope this helps.


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[JDNSW]

The PTO is a little unconventional in that it bolts to the bottom of the T box and uses a chain drive from a sprocket from the input gear. It means this chain is whizzing around all the time the truck is driving whether the PTO is working or not.
....

Just to clarify this, the LT95 can also have a conventional PTO - but not when it has the third axle drive fitted.

John

[JDNSW]

Ah ok, interesting to know. Thanks for clearing that up.

The powered trailer is new to me, sounds pretty choice!

The powered trailer sounded like a good idea, but was found in practice not to be - consider the situation where you are on a tight turn and the rear wheels lose grip, but the trailer wheels do not!

I believe only a few powered trailers were built, and it is doubtful that any still exist.

John

[123rover50]

Just to clarify this, the LT95 can also have a conventional PTO - but not when it has the third axle drive fitted.

John

Yes , but one would have to swap the sprocket input gear for the standard one with the PTO dogs.

[the mike]

No, it's not.
The first thing you should do is change your diff ratio. Have a search on here, others have done this.
After that, fit an intercooler with a bigger turbo. Again, there is much discussion on this forum about this.
Me? I'm happy driving an unstressed 6x6 around at 80km/h. All I need to do is get it towing a tandem with the 101 loaded, legally.
Maybe my engine is down on power but i dont think it would move off the line if i changed the diffs with out going to low range first ill have to get it checked out i think. ill look more into the the larger turbo intercooler side of things too.
i know in town here near my place i have to climb a fairly long hill and it will not hold 60kph even attacking this with the 4.7 diffs so i cant see it having any hope with something other.

[JDNSW]

Sounds to me a bit as if you have a problem. This could be either engine down on power, either fuel supply restriction or something such as pump timing, or excessive drag, most likely from dragging brakes or wheel bearings, but possibly a diff or gearbox problem. The handbrake in particular may drag if there is oil leaking onto it. This assumes you have correct tyre pressures, and there is not serious misalignment of any axle, which will also look like power loss - with the power going into wearing your tyres!

John

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Paid for it! :)

[benlow]

Paid for it! :)

Same here, Monday can't come soon enough!

[isuzurover]

The powered trailer sounded like a good idea, but was found in practice not to be - consider the situation where you are on a tight turn and the rear wheels lose grip, but the trailer wheels do not!

I believe only a few powered trailers were built, and it is doubtful that any still exist.

John

One of the US top truck challenge competitors one year had a powered trailer which seemed to work well.

A trailer with hydraulic drive which is only turned on to provide assistance when needed would work well.

[Bearman]

What I did today was very very naughty..... I went and bought my second 6x6 ARN 202238 with 4000 KMs on the clock. I just couldn't help myself. I think I need to delete my grays account.

Does anyone have any history on this vehicle ?


Tristan, yes you are naughty, how many 6X6's do you need? :p Was that the 1998 cargo model one in Melbourne.

[TK_Co]

Tristan, yes you are naughty, how many 6X6's do you need? :p Was that the 1998 cargo model one in Melbourne.

Lol, two should be enough for the moment, now I just need a PT2-2 trailer and maybe some 4x4's and I'll be set :)

The (new one) Land Rover 110 6X6 Infantry Carrier Hard Top 11/1996
Asset Number (ARN): 202238
Lot No: 0002-5011677
4348 KM (on the clock) and 200hrs
Was in minto NSW

And the (old one) Land Rover 110 6X6 Air Defence Hard Top 9/1990
Asset Number (ARN): 51867
Was from Melbourne


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[Bearman]

Lol, two should be enough for the moment, now I just need a PT2-2 trailer and maybe some 4x4's and I'll be set :)

The (new one) Land Rover 110 6X6 Infantry Carrier Hard Top 11/1996
Asset Number (ARN): 202238
Lot No: 0002-5011677
4348 KM (on the clock) and 200hrs
Was in minto NSW

And the (old one) Land Rover 110 6X6 Air Defence Hard Top 9/1990
Asset Number (ARN): 51867
Was from Melbourne





Nice one, well done mate!:)

[TK_Co]

Nice one, well done mate!:)

Well I hope so !! I'm still not happy with the trans !! I got it back Friday and it's just terrible to drive. :( I'm thinking of getting a bloke over here to test drive it then we can take it back.


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[DBT]

Tristan, yes you are naughty, how many 6X6's do you need? :p

Pretty sure you need at least four to make a convoy. Anything less just won't attract enough attention. :cool:

[the mike]

Hi guys, i had and interesting little conversation today over the phone with the engineer of the perentie he still works there...well now he owns the joint where they made now. he was telling me the 1st concept they did and showed the army was a 110 they cut down the middle and widened 20cm and showed that to the army, and thats how they got the contract for the perentie.he said he still has all the plans on paper in the office for the perentie. he was telling me the only part that was pressed was the B pillar everything else was just folded.

of interest for many here he said they have a lot of spares still and has started to throw them out to clear room. i told him he should advertise them here but didnt seem to be too interested.
1 thing i didnt know was the body is gal dipped too.
its interesting to have a yarn with him he seemed to like the chat about the perentie.

[lucas.armstrong.77]

How do we get into contact with this person? Very keen on a chat

[Mick_Marsh]

I discovered mine has a leaking radiator hose.
Oh well, I parked it up for another day. I'll hoot about in the 101 this weekend.

[TK_Co]

How do we get into contact with this person? Very keen on a chat

I agree !!! I may have some more engineering jobs for him too :)


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[the mike]

I agree !!! I may have some more engineering jobs for him too :)


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

one of the guys from here gave me the details.
McRitchie Metal Fabrications
0297921300

:)

[Chris J]

Started packing car for drive to Melbourne to pick up (ARN): 51749

Land Rover 110 4X4 Regional Force Surveillance Soft Top (RFSV) 7/1991

Got post buyer jitters right now, hanging for Monday

[Barefoot Dave]

G'Day Chris.
Good luck with the return journey.
Remember to check all fluids, wheel nuts and particularly the prop shaft bolts.
Just talking to a bloke that had a rear shaft let go on a 6x6 on its trip home from Grays. Big mess including a shattered transfer case...:o
Collectively, we have seen TOO many loose bolts on things spinning at high revs!

[mick88]

Gave it a wash, then headed off to the local "Show" for a Club Day to exhibit it with all the other "H" Plate registered vehicles.
Arrived home late arvo and the wife chucked her swag in the back of it and has taken it up along the Murray River somewhere for the night camping with friends. The joys of shiftwork, I couldn't go as I have to work tomoz! :(


I hope she looks after it!!!

[mick88]

G'Day Chris.
Good luck with the return journey.
Remember to check all fluids, wheel nuts and particularly the prop shaft bolts.
Just talking to a bloke that had a rear shaft let go on a 6x6 on its trip home from Grays. Big mess including a shattered transfer case...:o
Collectively, we have seen TOO many loose bolts on things spinning at high revs!



Thanks,
my old girl has a little "vibration" around 90 KPH, so I will check her "nuts" ;)

[Chris J]

G'Day Chris.
Good luck with the return journey.
Remember to check all fluids, wheel nuts and particularly the prop shaft bolts.
Just talking to a bloke that had a rear shaft let go on a 6x6 on its trip home from Grays. Big mess including a shattered transfer case...:o
Collectively, we have seen TOO many loose bolts on things spinning at high revs!

Checked everything all looked good, all fluids newish spent 1hr underneath & around all looked ok (fluids included 95% fuel).
Can not believe the trip home, sat on the road like glue cruised at 100 & 110km/hr slowed down to 80 on about 7 hills, swapped down to 3rd 3 times on hills apart from the noise & a little bit warm in the cab, damn thing road better than my 2 yr old company Territory.

9 hrs from service area before Westgate bridge to old toll gate in Adelaide (720km), 5 stops 1 for fuel & food, just rechecking sums I think 12.9 l/100km.

Only thing not working is tagged air compressor, map light & I didn't have enough courage to switch from main to auxiliary tank, love my Perentie RFSV already; lucky I am already near deaf. :D
Putting her over the pit for a good check this weekend before registering.

PS: Also checked speedo against 2 gps units & it is the most accurate speedo I have experienced since have been able to check with gps, my wife following kept accusing me of speeding, her 2 yr old Outlander speedo is about 5km/hr under at 110, the Ford about the same.

[benlow]

Picked it up and drove it home without any hiccups. Apologies in advance re the idiot with the ridiculous grin in the photo.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/1910630_671259242972178_6434053781653136311_n.jpg? oh=5c504da06ddd949037ef178a7a126539&oe=54BF11DC&__gda__=1421191330_364c1cc3ddbc255a9d49474c3e74d5c d

[smcg631]

9 hrs from service area before Westgate bridge to old toll gate in Adelaide (720km), 5 stops 1 for fuel & food, just rechecking sums I think 12.9 l/100km.
.



12.9/100 seems a little high. Mines a GS a returns 10.5l/100kms. Might have something to do with the raised roof line of the RFSV. Guess it's like comparing the aerodynamics of a brick, with the aerodynamics of a slightly larger brick.


And Benlow, no need for an apology. I think we all know what that grin feels like.

[Chris J]

Opened all the boxes & compartments to see what I could find, nearly everything has vehicle number on it including 4 brown shelves for unknown purpose

[LandroverScott]

Opened all the boxes & compartments to see what I could find, nearly everything has vehicle number on it including 4 brown shelves for unknown purpose

Wow, well done, looks like you got a full CES kit.

Are you able to list the tools in the tool roll?

Thanks
Scott

[Carzee]

Opened all the boxes & compartments to see what I could find, nearly everything has vehicle number on it including 4 brown shelves for unknown purpose
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/coil-sprung-military-land-rovers/85778d1413888174-what-did-you-do-your-perentie-today-stuff.jpg
Thanks for that pic, when you have time could you please photograph everything individually for the info collection/archive on a separate thread? It looks very good.

[Carzee]

We're like sharks! LOL. I bet thats a dash cover on the right side and if that gear is left on board, perhaps something is left underneath in the rear can holder? :)

[Chris J]

We're like sharks! LOL. I bet thats a dash cover on the right side and if that gear is left on board, perhaps something is left underneath in the rear can holder?

The things on the right are the bags the chains were in, the dash cover is still in place.
I haven't got the can holder down yet but there is at least 1 can in it with some fluid sloshing around, wondered exactly what that thing was, thanks Carzee.
Looking at books was taken out off service due to air compressor not functioning which I still haven't got working.
Missing door tools, maybe rear sway bar if they go behind diff & black out shield for instruments, also map light doesn't work but passenger dash trip meter does, also has cigarette light built into ROPS as well as left +/- female plugs front left side.
Switched to auxiliary fuel today that worked fine & was also full, batteries looked about 2 years old.
The bad some corrosion evident but not too late & where I am as long as you wash & don't leave mud rust not a problem (will hit it with inhibitor). Left window rattles like a maraca, my son closed it & not a noise next person in opened it & I can't shut it up got to ask the lad how he did it.

As to pulling everything out & opening compartments I waited in anticipation all day then felt like a picker.

[Chris J]

Found these under, both full
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Will document bits soon

[G.I.BO]

General waste is now up and running as a venue

[usi]

After nearly two years of manual steering the trigger was pulled and its time to upgrade the tired old unit and get with the times

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/26.jpg (http://s192.photobucket.com/user/jlu1984/media/Land%20Rover/110PowerSteeringKitKLR007.jpg.html)

Cant wait to get stuck into the install this weekend

[G.I.BO]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=86173&d=1414574354another pick from General Waste!

[TK_Co]

General waste is now up and running as a venue

Excuse my ignorance, but what is general waste? Are you promoting clean up the street or something similar ?


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[Mick_Marsh]

Im guessing, General Waste is the fellow with the guitar.
He's a musician.

[tpoole]

Good on ya GI BO.....having a crack and innovative.

[BadCo.]

After nearly two years of manual steering the trigger was pulled and its time to upgrade the tired old unit and get with the times

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/26.jpg (http://s192.photobucket.com/user/jlu1984/media/Land%20Rover/110PowerSteeringKitKLR007.jpg.html)

Cant wait to get stuck into the install this weekend

Is this the kit from KLR? Or something you have sourced yourself?

[usi]

Is this the kit from KLR? Or something you have sourced yourself?

It is the complete KLR kit, Throwing in new tie rod ends and sticking the old ones in the spares kit

Along with the long list for this weekend

Replace leaking rear drum slave
Bleed brakes
Replace steering tie rod ends
Remove old steering box
replace with new
install pump, lines and reservoir
replace broken tie link
grease all the unis
drop the oil motor gearbox transfer
replace fan belt
replace fuel filter clean injector screen
wire up decent 12v accessory and usb outlet
install window pulls

Then its time for more of this

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/25.jpg (http://s192.photobucket.com/user/jlu1984/media/Land%20Rover/SAM_4923.jpg.html)

[BadCo.]

Probably a silly question, but how is it driven? Do they supply a pully and belt or something?

[usi]

Probably a silly question, but how is it driven? Do they supply a pully and belt or something?

The pump is driven off the timing gear no belts. There are a bunch of hoses ect to go along with it also

[OneOneZero]

Put an Aerial on the back then took a photo at the park before my weekend get away :)

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Fitted a second hand tarp I've had lying around for a while then put the radio batteries into the intensive recovery ward.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/20.jpg

[G.I.BO]

Excuse my ignorance, but what is general waste? Are you promoting clean up the street or something similar ?


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport


general waste is what i have named the car.

[Chris J]

Spent the afternoon removing rear facing seat in preparation for 2nd attempt at rego Monday, it was harder than I thought seat wont come off cross support bars because bolts not captive.
Worked out the hard way, that the easy way is to remove cross supports from body then remove rear (forward in vehicle) cross bar from seat & take seat with forward cross bar out of vehicle.

Then I dropped the engine oil replaced oil filter & replaced oil, to make myself feel better I rubbed exterior with lanolin.

Does anyone know what these brackets are for?
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=86304&stc=1&d=1414844723

[TK_Co]

On the weekend Jindee had a wash, cut and polish, got dressed up in some pretty ribbons and took the groom and groomsman to wedding. She was very proud of herself, and it was a very unique touch to the wedding.

[Bearman]

Did you take the plunge Tristan, congratulations if so!
Did you sort the gearbox shifting issue out?

[TK_Co]

Did you take the plunge Tristan, congratulations if so!
Did you sort the gearbox shifting issue out?

Lol, no Brian, no I didn't, but everyone is asking how long till I do. I was taking a good mate to his wedding.

As for the gearbox, it's leaking out of the front pto drive seal and out of the pto housing mount bolts so I am taking it back today and they can sort it out. I didn't get a chance to bleed the clutch with everything going on. I figure with all the leaks they can sort it all out at the same time.


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[TK_Co]

86432[/ATTACH]
As for the gearbox, it's leaking out of the front pto drive seal and out of the pto housing mount bolts so I am taking it back today and they can sort it out. I didn't get a chance to bleed the clutch with everything going on. I figure with all the leaks they can sort it all out at the

Some pics of the leaks

[TK_Co]

Can't work out how to put up more than one pic at a time on phone.

[Chris J]

Got my vehicle registered sans rear seat & side baskets, never went anywhere near vehicle standards & as they hadn't replied to me in 6 working days all good according to inspector.

[tyne]

The beginnings of the colour change.


Be gentle I'm a first time spray painter!!
A couple runs but I'll wait till I see what the rest of the car looks like before I sand back and re-coat, but for now I'm reasonable happy.
Ben

[tyne]

Now on the truck,

[TK_Co]

Now on the truck,

Looking good mate !!


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[BadCo.]

Now on the truck,

The colour looks good, but it's a tad bit shiny for a Perentie haha

[tyne]

Cheers fellas, the colour is pale eucalypt, same as my colourbond fence :D
I'm hoping the shine will fade out after a few scrub trips. After doing my time with the green machine I just needed to get away from the camo but I'm a serious Landrover tragic, couldn't not have another.

[rar110]

Nice.

What paint did you use?

[tyne]

Nice.

What paint did you use?


Don't laugh but it was Dulux metal shield, used there thinners to but just going to use turps for the rest.
Using only the best product here, my spray gun was an Aldi special....
Chose the colour by making sure it was available in a pressure pack off the shelf, in saying that bunnings were sold out yesterday..

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Today I traded the bonnet from 49-353 for 2 FFR dicky seats for 48-852 and cash. To me it was a good deal.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Some repair work and planning was the order of the day.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/11/876.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/11/877.jpg

Trying to sort out what radio tables can go where and which radios will go on them, didn't take the GRC-106 out though.

Just playing around with the F1 mountings etc and one of the PRC-77 (AN-160/VRC)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/11/878.jpg

[oowa]

Side step all done, no holes drilled, no mods to existing items.

Bruce

[oowa]

Another pic

[atwood]

Revelation! I have been trying to work out how to modify my side step to make it clear the exhaust.... so glad to see pictures of yours.... because it is different from the one I have!! There must be a couple of different ones manufactured... grateful for a post or PM advising where you found it.
She with the short legs thanks you profusely.

[oowa]

I bought it two days ago, at a swap meet.
Unipart GLR 367


cheers
Bruce

[tyne]

Finished the top coat today,

[LandroverScott]

Finished the top coat today,

very nice , thanks for sharing, thinking of something similar myself

[Outback]

Does anyone know how much it would cost to have someone add power steering to a Perentie 110? Thanks.

[usi]

There is a kit from KLR for $1750

Rebuilt steering box and pump diy install, Not sure what the labour cost would be for a real mechanic to install. After my original box got sloppy i didnt have the time or patience to source all the parts required

It is real nice to drive now

[4x4 MORE]

2 weeks of 4x4 FFR ownership and yesterday I got around to joining AULRO coz I hear you're a good bunch of crew that is full of brake replacement tips - Gidday again!!! I've probably even waved to some of you.

Here's more about thee neww Perenteee... So far I've pulled out all the radio gear, ripped out the rear seats and hosed the back out, stripped the aerial mounts, 3 x batteries given away to mates, 24v generator came out real easy and donated to a buddy on a farm who is going to create a hydro electric power station, motor bay was degreased, cockpit and undercarraige were pressure cleaned, canvas was removed, washed, properly re-aligned and canvas waxed; Bodywork was rubbed with lanolin while the inner doors and cockpit floor were injected with fish oil.

Today I gave the undercarraige an anti-rust cocktail of sump oil, penetrol and fish oil so that the truck is ready for regular beach launching of the boat. The whole underside and every available opening got absolutely blasted till I was dripping like a basted chook. Then I drilled 2 holes in the firewall and pumped it with 100% fish oil.

Next on the list is an oil and filter change - never done it before on diesel so I'm hoping the Donaldon P554022 and PP550057 are the right oil and fuel; filters for the 4BD1 coz thats what I bought.

Have fun!!!

Rust

What do you guys wax the roof with? Never heard of this before?

[juddy]

You can re proof canvas with

DYNAPROOF CANVAS REPROOFING FORMULATION

[Outlaw]

Well i didn't have much luck on Sunday... electrics have been playing up since my trip to Fraser a few weeks ago where i kept losing dash power and wipers. Ended up finding out a light brush of my fingers over the fuses brought everything back for a while. Except my radio which is no longer doing much at all. Had a play with the fuses on the weekend, replaced them all and gave the holder a clean with wire brush and contact cleaner. dash power is back and maybe a bit more power i wasn't expecting as had a cabin full of smoke that night. Couldn't find any burnt wires other than a small 100mm lose section which i believe may have just been thrown in and touched a fraying connector. Wiring is all a mess and previous owner (i bought private) didn't make it any better. Now thinking a new narva blade fuse upgrade may be in order.

Also had a flat and my undercar wheel carrier (what's it called?) broke while winching the spare back up. Pin that holds in the extension bar had snapped... replaced that though still not working so must be something else inside i'm missing. Seems to be the 4 bolts either side to remove entire carrier for a closer look.

Oh and discovered previous idiot had the trailer plug cut as well... bit of wire still sticking out the back luckily. Now to find some 12 core cable to reattach it. Funny thing is that he didn't replace it with another trailer plug so what the hell was the point of cutting it!

Question... my speedo is running about 10% over speed eg: 110km is really 100km. Fairly high margin so any idea if an adjustment to alter or need a new cable etc?

[4x4 MORE]

Well i didn't have much luck on Sunday... electrics have been playing up since my trip to Fraser a few weeks ago where i kept losing dash power and wipers. Ended up finding out a light brush of my fingers over the fuses brought everything back for a while. Except my radio which is no longer doing much at all. Had a play with the fuses on the weekend, replaced them all and gave the holder a clean with wire brush and contact cleaner. dash power is back and maybe a bit more power i wasn't expecting as had a cabin full of smoke that night. Couldn't find any burnt wires other than a small 100mm lose section which i believe may have just been thrown in and touched a fraying connector. Wiring is all a mess and previous owner (i bought private) didn't make it any better. Now thinking a new narva blade fuse upgrade may be in order.

Also had a flat and my undercar wheel carrier (what's it called?) broke while winching the spare back up. Pin that holds in the extension bar had snapped... replaced that though still not working so must be something else inside i'm missing. Seems to be the 4 bolts either side to remove entire carrier for a closer look.

Oh and discovered previous idiot had the trailer plug cut as well... bit of wire still sticking out the back luckily. Now to find some 12 core cable to reattach it. Funny thing is that he didn't replace it with another trailer plug so what the hell was the point of cutting it!

Question... my speedo is running about 10% over speed eg: 110km is really 100km. Fairly high margin so any idea if an adjustment to alter or need a new cable etc?

That's no good mate..sorry to hear that..

[Lotz-A-Landies]

What did I do on my Perentie today.

I moved it from the Chook Shed Annex (CSA) to the Chook Shed and started disassembling it. At least that is what I did to 49-353. So far the grill radiator and RHS front guard are off the chassis.

The radiator and mountings have been moved to Ikea the 6x6 Defender and hopefully the engine will be down there this weekend. Then I started trying to remove the outer guard panel but got stuck with two bolts over the apex of the wheel arch when I ran out of daylight.

Tomorrow it will be the rest of the outer guard bolts and the LHS mudguard. Then onto the seatbox and tub.

49-353 has already donated a few parts to 48-852 like the rear convoy lamps and will be donating more to Ikea for the 4BD1 conversion.

Don't worry, 49-353 will be reborn again after a nut and bolt restoration by one of the best Perentie rebuilders in Sydney.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Had to mow the lawns in the morning so only had the arvo on 49-353.

LHS mudguard is off as are the doors and the outer guard from the RHS for 48-852. Salvaged a couple of other parts for another enthusiast so 353 is helping out lots of others.

The engine is now ready to lift out but didn't want to do it by myself.

Does anyone else have problems with their fuel gauge jumping about, 48-852 was reading low so went to put fuel in but it only took about $10 and was overflowing. So have also taken the fuel tank unit out of 353.

[Outlaw]

Yep my gauge is useless. Jumps around all over the place.

[JDNSW]

While fuel gauge senders and the gauges themselves are occasionally faulty, far more common are wiring problems, usually, although not always, the earthing of either the sender or the instruments. My 2a has a dodgy tank changeover switch that needs exercise sometimes to get the gauge to work on the LH tank.

John

[usi]

Fitted new Lovells springs in the rear and some 2nd hand shocks, They added say 10mm from the old sagged out ones

Front gets done tomorrow, couldn't find a tool shop open to sell me a chain wrench.

Good fun working on the thing, All the bolts came out like new

[DBT]

First engine oil & filter change today. A little past due. :(

She gave - and took - about 6 litres. Less than I expected.

What's the deal with the spin on filter mounting upside down? Other than making the change over very messy?

Lucky the filter mount, diff, prop shaft and tie rod thing (?) caught most of it. Otherwise the old newspaper I put on the driveway under the oil catcher pan might have gotten soiled. :mad:

Still, nothing half a can of degreaser couldn't fix.

[usi]

I like to think of it as rust prevention

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I thought 49-353 was a bit heavy so I put it on a diet.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/11/1.jpg

[TK_Co]

I thought 49-353 was a bit heavy so I put it on a diet.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/11/1.jpg

Maybe I missed it but what's your plan with these vehicles? Your making "ikea the defender 6x6"?


Just catching the perentie bug.

? 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
?2013 Range Rover Sport

[Lotz-A-Landies]

No I have an ex-UK civilian Defender 6x6 that was disassembled for restoration but before the importer could re-build it he died. I purchased it as a flat pack, hence the name Ikea.

It was a 3.5 litre carby V8 but I decided to go 4BD1-T so 48-353 is the donor of the non turbo engine.

A friend has another Perentie which suffered front end damage and has a bent chassis. The undamaged body of that vehicle will receive the chassis and ID from 49-353 and knowing the builder will be as good or better than when it rolled out the gate of the JRA factory at Moorebank.

The other number will be lost, we can't save them all.

So far 49-353 has donated parts to 3 other Perenties and my Defender, it will likely donate more bits to other Perentie before it leaves my hands.

BTW: I also have a running and registered Perentie FFR 48-852.

[isuzutoo-eh]

I replaced the water pump on mine, finished at 5:30 on friday, ready for 6pm departure on a caving trip. Backed down the driveway, parked on the street to move other 110 into driveway, and killed the ignition with gusto. Lots of coolant in the gutter.
Also, I think my aux generator is the root of a serious whine. I thought it was the water pump, as the bearing had a heck of a lot lot of play. With hindsight, it probably would have survived another 300,000km so didn't need replacing, but the non-charging auxilliary system should have been a headsup. Silly amateur spanner spinner. All because I was too lazy to slacken off the generator belts to diagnose properly.

[JDNSW]

Picked up the County from the panelbeater - has had nothing done to it.

John

[DBT]

Changed my first flat tyre. :(

BTW, *why* cant you mix radial and cross-ply tyres on the same axle?

And if you have no choice, how many km can you travel before the vehicle explodes?

87960

[JDNSW]

Changed my first flat tyre. :(

BTW, *why* cant you mix radial and cross-ply tyres on the same axle?

And if you have no choice, how many km can you travel before the vehicle explodes?

87960

The reason you can't mix the tyre type is that the adhesion characteristics of the two types of tyre are very different, so you will find very different handling depending on whether you are turning left or right. Few drivers are good enough to manage this safely.

How many kilometres you travel before the vehicle explodes will depend on what you hit when you leave the road, and how far you travel before leaving the road will depend largely on how much of a surprise the new handling is. I am sure quite a few people have gotten away with it without damage or injury, but in the event of an accident, you would be likely to find your insurer (and also the local plod) rather unsympathetic, especially if someone is injured or killed.

John

[DBT]

Well, i did make it home. Just.

However my actions had clearly upset a divine Authoriteh.

Huge thunderstorm pounded me all the way home. Thunder cracking. Trees exploding. Soft top leaking. Sound of driving rain making the (3) Hi-Milers sound like Eco tyres, by comparison.

Pulled into the driveway just as the house lost power.

As the engine cooled, the storm gradually receded to the horizon, where it watched to see if i dared venture forth again with the abomination of mis-matched tyres.

I didn't.

My apologies to the Universe. :angel:

[Jeff]

Changed my first flat tyre. :(

BTW, *why* cant you mix radial and cross-ply tyres on the same axle?

And if you have no choice, how many km can you travel before the vehicle explodes?

87960

Probably no worse than driving with a spacesaver tyre, just go a bit slower.

Jeff

:rocket:

[Lotz-A-Landies]

space saver tyres come with legal speed restrictions.

Different construction tyres on the same axle are grounds for a defect notice or a fail at a roadworthy, but if you had just fitted the tyre with your spare and were on the way to the tyre service, most coppers would not give you a ticket or canary the vehicle.

[DBT]

It was just to get home.

So while I am planning to send my sick Hi-Miler to the repair shop (can't see any evidence of a puncture), I have 2 Olympics and 2 Hi-Milers to keep things going.

I assume the Olympics would be best mounted up front?

Would make sense, As the spare Olympic is on the back and I'm a lazy ****, so there's more divine punishment for me right there. ;)

[DBT]

So. Olympics up front and Hi-milers on the back.

After a day of driving I can say there definitely is a big difference in these two types of tyres.

Under steer has reduced drastically.

However, now the front end feels a bit ... skittish ... in a straight line.

First thing I did was pull over and check wheel nuts and tyre pressures. All were ok.

So now I'm wondering if I have excess free play in my steering box. And maybe the cross ply tyres were masking this somehow?

My theory: the cross-ply tyres are reluctant to change direction, thus they increase under steer. They also may "dampen" steering free play for the same reason. The radials give me cornering ability that is pleasantly surprising. Unfortunately they seem to like cornering so much, they want to do it all the time. :(

Maybe it was always there, but with more responsive radials everything is happening faster than before?

Driving today reminded me of that aviation design adage: You can have stability, or you can have performance.

Doesn't really make sense for road vehicles though.

Hmm.

So ... is my ball and nut stuffed?

[JDNSW]

Just guessing, but consider what happens if the wheel wobbles slightly (e.g. free play anywhere in steering). Twisting the tread sideways is very difficult with a radial tyre as the tread is attached to a steel belt, so the direction you are travelling changes immediately. But a crossply tyre relies on air pressure to keep the sidewalls rigid and following the wheel, so a slight turn will result in twisting the contact bit of the tread. This effect is often referred to as a slip angle, although it is not actual slip, and the angle is greater for crossplies than for radials.

John

[DBT]

Soooo ... would the "behavioural characteristics" of a cross-ply tyre (what you said) amplify or attenuate free play?

:confused:

[Lotz-A-Landies]

This weekend inside my perentie, I drowned, well not actually, but it was almost as wet inside as the torrential downpours outside. What is more when the rain went away it was still raining inside and steaming up everything.

Perhaps I need to fit the Defender truck cab that came with my now dual-cab 6x6?

Also swapped over the tank unit from 49-353 so I have a working fuel guage.

Those Army crafties, don't like fitting all the screws back in do they? The fuel tank cover plate under the seat originally has 5 screws, they only fitted the front two. :mad:

[Outlaw]

I took it for a drive :D 88158

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I took it for a drive :D 88158Is that a Series wagon roof or a 110/County roof?

If County, could you keep the headlining trim with the ROP?

Diana

[Dervish]

I got mine ready to put the 5 speed in; still deciding on what lt230 ratio to run behind it!

[Outlaw]

Used a series roof to keep it higher. Some 75x25 alloy angle bolted to roof for a door frame spacer.

[RipNZ]

Fitted a centre cubby. A little too shiny so will be painting a matt black. Maybe a padded top also.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=88266&stc=1&d=1418274547

[mick88]

Used a series roof to keep it higher. Some 75x25 alloy angle bolted to roof for a door frame spacer.


Some close up photographs would be great please outlaw?

Cheers, Mick.

[Outback]

Found these under, both full
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=85839&d=1413962549

Will document bits soon



Is this standard on the surveillance models?

[BadCo.]

Is this standard on the surveillance models?

Check this thread (http://remlr.com/forum/index.php'topic=2607.0) for detailed pics of the special RFSV parts.