Freaking the Streak

[graceysdad]

I have been stagnant for a couple weeks but have been doing some solid thinking and I am beginning to think more about Diesos and Bio Fuel, these are purely hyperthetical questions, if one was to Dieso a Series1 whats the best donk to use, I am thinking a Hilux Dieso from a later Hilux the bigger motor then the 2.4, no I am gonna be chastised here for mentioning the T word but has anyone thought about Hilux diffs in a Series and maybe the box/case arangement, would it work? my little dog is in labor with her first litter so I will finish the rest later

[101RRS]

if one was to Dieso a Series1 whats the best donk to use,

200tdi

same family of engine as the original landie diesel

[Aaron IIA]

If you put in a 2.25L diesel, it is nearly the same externally as the original 2L diesel. It would help if you have a late Series I, with the 2" longer under the bonet, as it would then fit no problems.
Aaron.

[graceysdad]

I have a holden six in there now so room is not a problem, but after a talk with the rego guys today , shes to old for them to be concerned about engineering reports, they are interested however in previous history, seems I have to write to the NSW RTA and see if they will hand over previous rego number and details, without this shes a no go and may as well sell it for scrap

[101RRS]

I had same crap from them - according to them I could not register my series 1 unless I can show it has been in Australia since 1957, however they will accept proof of registration elsewhere as evidence - ACT rego authorities are - well you know.

Also they will not register my 101 because it has no compliance plate - until I get an engineers certificate to prove it complies with 1977 ADRs and that I have modified it in some way - there is more than one way to skin a cat:) and I will get around that.

As far as the series 1 is concerned NSW will have records for only 25 years - if it was registered after that you will most likely be out of luck - the cost is $18 and you need to go onto the RTA site to get the form and fax it to the Grafton office. If the ACT does give you grief get it registered in NSW and after the first year change to the ACT - that will provide the evidence - as I said there is more than one way to skin a cat.

Garry

[graceysdad]

Yes I willhave to do some further work, I havent really looked at the back to see if theres a plate, I dont think there is, but I have the other numbers, it would have been on the road in the last 20 years I think under rego, I will try and trace her rego number, shouldnt be too hard, check with Easo actually see what he can do with old owner

[easo]

G'day G'sD, I tryed to get the rego papers for you when I got her but none were forth coming. The streek came with the land when they bought it. They used it as a wood carting rig. They also mentioned that it had only been out of rego a few years. Witch could mean many many many years.

I'm off to Albury for the weekend and then to the UK on wendsay so time is short. Sorry. Will try thou.

Easo

[Larry]

If you put in a 2.25L diesel, it is nearly the same externally as the original 2L diesel. It would help if you have a late Series I, with the 2" longer under the bonet, as it would then fit no problems.
Aaron.

The 2.25 diesel will fit into an 80" as well, that's what's in mine.:D

It may upset the purests, but on the trip to & from Cooma, I got 10 litres/100km. That's what I used to get from my 300 Tdi Discovery.:eek:

[Aaron IIA]

I got 10L / 100km in my IIA 109" 2.25L diesel all the way from Adelaide to Cooma and return aswel. That was loaded with lots of good purchases. Your friends tend to give you their puchases also when you have a traytop, and they only came in a sedan They are good engines if you have a little patients. I am curious how you have fitted a 2.25L engine into a 80" without modification, as this is why LR added the 2" under the bonet in the late Series I's. I assume your fan is close to the radiator without any spacer.
Aaron.

[graceysdad]

After a week of procrastination and wieghing up the whys and hows of scrapping the Streak or keep going, well I have decided I have too much time invested in it to give it up, the ownership details will be handled one way or another, now onto the path to follow, I am going to continue poking along with the Diesel Idea, there is a conversion available for 2.4 to 2.8 Tojo diesels, so will keep poking along with the body work and other things for the time being, the other alternative is to go LPG, just got to wiegh up the yes and nos

[chazza]

Gracey,
I guess it really relates to how much you will use it and whether you ever want to sell it and recoup some of the expense.

Pros:
Reliable engine and easy to get parts (hopefully)
Possibly fuel efficient (will depend upon final drive ratios etc.)
Easy to get.

Cons:
Will devalue your car, as opposed to a Series 1 that has a Land-Rover engine.
Expense; will you ever recoup the purchase price of the engine, axles and parts in fuel savings?
Considerable work and presumably modification to make the engine; fuel system; exhaust; axles; brakes, etc. fit.
Do you know for sure that the engine will fit height-wise under the bonnet?
How difficult is it to get licencing permission to do the mods?
Given that a large part of the car will now be Toyota would it make more sense to just buy and restore a Hilux?
How often will the car be driven? If you plan to use it as a daily-driver be prepared for cold, draughty, noisy, hot, uncomfortable travel. If you plan to use it infrequently then putting up with the above is not such an issue.

Modifying an old car to make it more useable and comfortable can sometimes be a can of worms - I mean where does one stop? I recently thought about doing up one of my S3's to make a fire fighter/ come GP ute. By the time I had factored in: parabolic springs; comfy seats, 200Tdi engine, sound proofing, different exhaust, different radiator and intercooler; I had given up in desperation at the expense and decided that a Defender would be more sensible!

Anyway; hope you have fun deciding and doing it,

Cheers Charlie

[JohnE]

MPG Fuel Consumption Calculator - eForecourt.com (http://www.eforecourt.com/calc_mpg.htm)


makes it easier than relying on the grey matter

10l/per 100km = 28.25mpg



john

[graceysdad]

I am thinking ahead too what fuel will cost at a later date, it wont get any cheaper, the old Yanks are finally suffering with heavy fuel prices as we have done for years now, the fuel prices are what is the driving factor at the moment, plus the fact I can get all the cooking oil I could ever want for nothing just gotta clean the old chip and chiko roll chunks out of it, I like the reliability of tojo diesels and it wont go any slower with Tojo dieso, most likely the original diffs and box will hold up ok, you can buy an of the shelf conversion now to fit the Tojo motor the conversion to run bio fuel isnt costly by any stretch, so these are my motorvating factors

[easo]

Hey G'sD, I'm in the US at the moment and there paying 3.5 a gallon. Desiol is cheeper. I was in NZ yesterday they are paying 1.85NZ a littre and 1.60 Desiol.

I'll let you know

[Slunnie]

I have been stagnant for a couple weeks but have been doing some solid thinking and I am beginning to think more about Diesos and Bio Fuel, these are purely hyperthetical questions, if one was to Dieso a Series1 whats the best donk to use, I am thinking a Hilux Dieso from a later Hilux the bigger motor then the 2.4, no I am gonna be chastised here for mentioning the T word but has anyone thought about Hilux diffs in a Series and maybe the box/case arangement, would it work? my little dog is in labor with her first litter so I will finish the rest later
Hilux diffs into a series is reasonably straight forward in terms of fitting the diffs to the vehicle and also connecting steering and driveline. Dont forget brakes too, and I used Toyota booster and MC also.

This one is sprung over with 15x8 rims, 31x10.5 tyres, hilux axles, standard series steering setup. Hilux splitties and 7.0/16's would bring the tyres back under the guards nicely, but they stick out by about 2" per side in the pic.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/12/696.jpg

This one has Landcruiser 60 axles under it and is spring under with 37x13.5's on 15x8 rims. It's pretty much a full Toyota setup. It has a Defender steering column to LC60 steering jackshaft and PAS box, LC60 brake MC/booster on a Series3 brake pedal assy and standard LC60 steering linkages.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/03/328.jpg

Here are some pics of some of the tech work I've done.
www.slunnie.com - Home > Technical (http://www.slunnie.com/coppermine/index.php?cat=4)

[easo]

Hey G'sD, I'm in the US at the moment and there paying 3.5 a gallon. Desiol is cheeper. I was in NZ yesterday they are paying 1.85NZ a littre and 1.60 Desiol.

I'll let you know

OK in UK now ulp is £1.13 a littre and desiol is £1.25.

Easo