It begins

[rovercare]

Look what I got in the mail today:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/392.jpg

I have a noce rebuilt short shift LT95 sitting in the wreck I'm pulling the 4.4 from, and a tapered roller kit floating about

All to go in this:eek:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/379.jpg

Just have to work out, where to source a new clutch and pressure plate, preferably with highest clamp pressure, it "may" (read will) have to sustain some abuse:twisted:. What turbo to use, and how to rig an intercooler, but should have it in the hole and running within the next few weeks:eek:

Will update as I go, IF there is enough interest:p

[Slunnie]

Loooks good.

I'm interesting in watching the build.

[Disco_owner]

There is definitely enough interest from this corner , that's awesome , a complete Isuzu going into your Rangie, I think you're slowly converting:D

[loanrangie]

Hope the LT95 is the .996 variety ?

[weeds]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/379.jpg

:p

i have a pic of this light house.....pitty i was in the falcon at the time:(

[rovercare]

Yea .996, from High comp 4 door, plus the tapered roller set will definately be .996, but will have to swap out my KAM 4.11s for 3.54, I They cost me over 4 weeks wages 6 years ago:(, lucky that less than 1 week now:D

[rangieman]

Yep keep us posted with pics :D:rulez:

[Vern]

Aren't you supposed to have this going buy the 10th, better hurry up thats only 1.5hrs away:p

[rovercare]

I couldn't find a motor soon enough, transport for wrecks were to dear and all the private sellers think they're worth twice what they really are:mad:

Yea yea, excuses, I know:(..............beginning to sound like someone I know:p

[Vern]

Who would that be:angel:

[rovercare]

Who would that be:angel:

Actually, it'd be a long, looooooooooooong list:(

[isuzurover]

Looks good Matt. Some mail arrived for me today, nice shiny bit with garrett on it. How about a race... ;)

[dobbo]

Very interested in the build. IMHO the best motor ever to go into a Land Rover

[timaus13]

I am also very keen to glean as much info from ure project rovercare:D
Would love to know what parts match it all together upon completion.:D

[mcrover]

Very interested in the build. IMHO the best motor ever to go into a Land Rover


Well definatly the Noisiest anyway lol :o

Good one Matt but I dont see a turbo hanging off it.......I take it you have one and a manifold just laying around in the shed somewhere that will be going on it or are you keeping it N/A?

[Vern]

From a twin turbo windsor to a n/a 4bd1, gee you are getting old aren't you:p.
What next a Rav4;)

[rovercare]

From a twin turbo windsor to a n/a 4bd1, gee you are getting old aren't you:p.
What next a Rav4;)

I wouldn't buy a RAV4:mad:




It'd have to be a freelander:D

[rovercare]

Well definatly the Noisiest anyway lol :o

Good one Matt but I dont see a turbo hanging off it.......I take it you have one and a manifold just laying around in the shed somewhere that will be going on it or are you keeping it N/A?

It turned up YESTERDAY, I'm not that bloody good:D Can't get a turbo on that quick, it WONT stay N/A, but I need to get it going first, plus got 2 other Rangies to strip one has a sold motor and box the other is the 4.4 and I need the box

[rovercare]

Looks good Matt. Some mail arrived for me today, nice shiny bit with garrett on it. How about a race... ;)

Care to PM me some details Ben, price, where from, wheel size, water cooled? Much appreciated:)

[mcrover]

It turned up YESTERDAY, I'm not that bloody good:D Can't get a turbo on that quick, it WONT stay N/A, but I need to get it going first, plus got 2 other Rangies to strip one has a sold motor and box the other is the 4.4 and I need the box

Well what are you doing on here then you have work to do :angel:

Cmon Matt, the gauntlet has now been thrown down, the next projet has now to be a Rav 4 :D:D:D:D:D

[Rangier Rover]

How about a Lada Niva:twisted:

[mcrover]

He could always go the freo line and start collecting LR's other models which......well werent the best lol :wasntme: you did buy a P38a didnt you Matt?

[Vern]

New Rav has 200kw, he couldn't handle the power:p

[mcrover]

New Rav has 200kw, he couldn't handle the power:p

200 killer wasps?????:eek::twisted::wasntme:

[justinc]

Hey Vern,

Now that Matt hs definately seen the light with a LT95, the ZF adapter is available...

PM sent...:cool:


JC

[rovercare]

Well what are you doing on here then you have work to do :angel:



Breakfast and lunch;)

[Utemad]

Very interested in the build. IMHO the best motor ever to go into a Land Rover

Is that like the best motor ever to go into a Commodore was the Nissan turbo 6?
;)

[Dougal]

New Rav has 200kw, he couldn't handle the power:p

But being a toyota, it'll feel like 120.:)

[long stroke]

I'm interested!!

[sclarke]

All to go in this:eek:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/379.jpg




What?????

Your putting an Isuzu Turbo in a Light house?????

Wow.... grunty light...

[Disco_owner]

nahh , he's got one Tough Rangie that can carry a light house on his Roof , that's why he is putting in an Isuzu in it :D:D

[long stroke]

What?????

Your putting an Isuzu Turbo in a Light house?????

Wow.... grunty light...

hhhhhaaaaaaa:arms:

[rovercare]

Updates....well, I've had to strip 2 rangies, organise a heap of gear needing frieght, 1 blower setup to Rangier Rover, 1 ZF and LT230 to Slunnie, 1 LT77 to SPTerence, and extracate an LT95 for myself, so not much forward progress really, but made money:D

Phone pics are a bit crappy, not as good as my last phone, and its the same model:mad:

Here's a bracket for the handbrake cable onto the LT95, so as not to have to uglyfy my interior to much:(

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/338.jpg

LT95 all washed up fitted with clutch fork, thrust bearing and IZOOZOO bellhousing, ready to lift in:)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/339.jpg

Well, that's it:(

[long stroke]

Lookin good!

[rovercare]

Well spent some of today, changing pedal assebly, needing a clutch and all that:D, re routeing my maxi lines, yet again:( can't go through the clutch master cylinder hole:mad: But I can now go throught the ECU harness hole:)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/273.jpg

Geabox in

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/274.jpg

Mmmm, gotta cut some floor out and re model the H-L a fair bit, use an early RR under dash bit to house the stereo, gotta try and make it look like a proper install:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/275.jpg

[Vern]

Any engine updates?

[rovercare]

Any engine updates?

:D Waiting on a better one:D

[isuzurover]

:D Waiting on a better one:D

So how much for the first one? How does $100 sound? :D;)

[dmdigital]

That will make the light in the light house turn a lot quicker:D:p;)

[Vern]

Which one did you get, 20k old one or new one?

[rovercare]

So how much for the first one? How does $100 sound? :D;)

Times that figure by 20 and its yours;)

[lokka]

:D Waiting on a better one:D

Whats up with the first one wasent it up to scratch ??????

[Cap]

Damn, I dont have the money for it!!!! :(:mad:

I will convert over to an oil sniffer this year tho :D

[Taz]

For info, the army run the same oil in the engine, gearbox and transfer case for the izuzu/lt95 110's and 6x6's. Nice easy maintanence!

[rovercare]

Well, don;t you just hate when you cut the fuel tank mounts off, to fit underfloor gas tanks, then change your mind, decide to stick an oiler in and have to weld brackets on to refit a long range tank you have sitting aorund?, I sure do:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/250.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/251.jpg

[rovercare]

This phone camera sucks, same phone as last on, but the other was heaps better:mad:

[mcrover]

Have you had a look at the settings, mine was taking better photo's than Amandas until I stuffed around with the settings and made them the same as mine.

I dont know what they mean, they were just different to mine so I made them the same.

By the way, Mines bigger than yours.........My tank has the wings on it below the chassis rail.

Brings it up to 135ltrs + maybe a little more, Im not entirly sure, how big is that one....120ltr longranger?

[rovercare]

Have you had a look at the settings, mine was taking better photo's than Amandas until I stuffed around with the settings and made them the same as mine.

I dont know what they mean, they were just different to mine so I made them the same.

By the way, Mines bigger than yours.........My tank has the wings on it below the chassis rail.

Brings it up to 135ltrs + maybe a little more, Im not entirly sure, how big is that one....120ltr longranger?

Yea, diddled with the setting

The tank:eek:I'm buggered if I know, it came out of a wreck, just horded it thinking I might use it as opposed to selling it:D

I was going to remount it 2" up, get it flush with the rails, seeing as I was playing with brackets, but thought the return line, from the sender (its front mounted, not side like usual) wouldn;t clear, but then AFTER I'd finished the brackets and dropped the sender for a bo peep in the tank, its obsolete and returns to near the filler:mad::mad:

Then I got all Damo......and couldn;t be bothered cutting my brackets off and moveing it all around:D, although it would have been a mammath task, see the weld on them:twisted:

[mcrover]

So now Im not just a noun, Im also an adjective lol :p

Nah I couldnt really make out the welds but Im sure they are more than adaquately over engineered seems youve done it Matt...:D

As Ive said before, everything gets done eventually.:angel:

[rovercare]

If you can't weld tops, weld lots:o:D

[mcrover]

If you can't weld tops, weld lots:o:D

I found it easier to learn to weld....:D

I let my pathetic connection reload the pic and they dont look bad for 240v MIG welds, no better than anyone else could do.

You would need a 3 phase welder if you want to get any better.:p

[rovercare]

I can weld alright;)

[rovercare]

Look, no engine mounts, will grab some flat bar tomorrow and make some up, didn;t have ebough material laying around to do it today:(

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/244.jpg

Looks like I got the pics better:)

When doing the shock rubbers this morning, my Panasonic 1/2" corless rattler/drill let the smoke out, but an hour and a bit of ginning around, it works again....it took a dip in one if the water tanks, when the old man was replacing the roof on it a few months ago and got a build up around the brushs:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/87.jpg

[Cap]

Dude, where do you get the time to do all this work!!! I recon a project like yours would take me 6 months of weekends! Looking tha goods tho Matt ;)

[DRanged]

Damn I had a jig floating around somewhere that bolted onto the shock tower studs and plotted the mounts for the Isuzu . That photo reminded me.

I could have sent it down if I could remeber where it is.

Justin

[rovercare]

Bit late Dranged, but good to know:)

Dummy fitting

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/209.jpg

Made

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/203.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/210.jpg

Wogged up

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/211.jpg

Spit anybody?:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/212.jpg

[Rangier Rover]

Nice job on the mounts:) Look like they are ment to be there;) Don't leave the rangie on the spit to long or it might dry out and not leak:p;)

[Slunnie]

Cool.

Is the lower part of the mount joined to the intersection of the bottom plate/side wall or is it up on the side of the chassis only? I just ask as I've seen chassis crack through the side when outriggers don't meet the top and bottom plates.

Also, what will stop the mounts from flexing because there is no triangulation or sides on it?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/203.jpg

[rovercare]

Cool.

Is the lower part of the mount joined to the intersection of the bottom plate/side wall or is it up on the side of the chassis only? I just ask as I've seen chassis crack through the side when outriggers don't meet the top and bottom plates.

Also, what will stop the mounts from flexing because there is no triangulation or sides on it?



Picky bugger ain't ya:p

Yea, the top you can see, meets the bottom, near to get a weld on

Dirty great gusset in the middle should stop flex:D

[Slunnie]

Picky bugger ain't ya:p

Yea, the top you can see, meets the bottom, near to get a weld on

Dirty great gusset in the middle should stop flex:D

I just see lots of stuff break when offroad. :(

We were talking about it the other week, and I think the only thing I haven't seen break offroad is a gearbox and a steering box.

Yeah, the gusset should be gooood.... and a fat weld between the bottom of the mount and the bottom plate on the chassis. :D

[rovercare]

I just see lots of stuff break when offroad. :(

We were talking about it the other week, and I think the only thing I haven't seen break offroad is a gearbox and a steering box.

Yeah, the gusset should be gooood.... and a fat weld between the bottom of the mount and the bottom plate on the chassis. :D

I seen shorty's Auto break when I was in Tas:D

And years ago I went to the Go-Down at the back of Warragul with a bloke I worked with in his GQ, we went out to do a late night recovery with a couple of other's, Smash the first gully on the track......No steering, broken steering box:eek:, waited till 4 in the morning for the other cars, to finish rescueing this other bloke and come back:(

[Slunnie]

I seen shorty's Auto break when I was in Tas:D

And years ago I went to the Go-Down at the back of Warragul with a bloke I worked with in his GQ, we went out to do a late night recovery with a couple of other's, Smash the first gully on the track......No steering, broken steering box:eek:, waited till 4 in the morning for the other cars, to finish rescueing this other bloke and come back:(
lol! Thats gotta suck. Bloody hell it would have been freezing while you waited. You'd just about start burning the GQ to stay warm. :twisted:

[rovercare]

lol! Thats gotta suck. Bloody hell it would have been freezing while you waited. You'd just about start burning the GQ to stay warm. :twisted:

Yea but we'd walked for a couple of hours thinking where the bloke was stuck was closer:(

Middle of winter and ****ing rain, Love my drizabone:D, was cool to hear 2 petrol turbo datsuns at full noise, high mounts going flat out till they got to him:eek:..................but then it was cold and wet again, lucky I was drunk and filled my jacket pockets before leaveing the car:angel:

[Dougal]

Can one of you guys post a picture of your finished mounts?
I'm using the original V8 mounts to hang mine, with some pretty simple mounts bolted to the engine and some industrial AV mounts in between which are similar to the rover V8 ones but softer.

[rovercare]

Taken from my 120"

Passenger side

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/07/814.jpg

Drivers side

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/07/815.jpg

[Cap]

And JustinC told me its a piece of cake fitting an Isuzu ito a Rangie :eek:

[rovercare]

And JustinC told me its a piece of cake fitting an Isuzu ito a Rangie :eek:

It is:)

[Dougal]

Taken from my 120"

Passenger side


Aha, zactly the same as the NPR's.:)

[DRanged]

Can one of you guys post a picture of your finished mounts?
I'm using the original V8 mounts to hang mine, with some pretty simple mounts bolted to the engine and some industrial AV mounts in between which are similar to the rover V8 ones but softer.

If it helps Isuzu p/n 5-53215031-0 & 5-53215032-0 for Genuine mounts that LR supply.

Justin

[rovercare]

Well, finished off the fuel tank, cap, filler, lines etc

And diddled aorund with the centre console stuff, not going as well as I'd hoped, but it'll get there:(, don't want it looking out of place:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/194.jpg

[lokka]

I just see lots of stuff break when offroad. :(

We were talking about it the other week, and I think the only thing I haven't seen break offroad is a gearbox and a steering box.

Yeah, the gusset should be gooood.... and a fat weld between the bottom of the mount and the bottom plate on the chassis. :D


Didint break a gearbox but i busted the transfer in the rangie a couple of weeks back still unsure what ive done as ive been to busy to look at it yet but im geussing intermeidate shaft bearing failure :mad::mad::mad:

Rovercare the 4BD1 rangie is looking good man and its good to see you have posted pics of the mounts il be doing the same soon enough tho il have mounts to cut off the stage 1 to weld onto tha rangie :D:D:D

[mcrover]

I just see lots of stuff break when offroad. :(

We were talking about it the other week, and I think the only thing I haven't seen break offroad is a gearbox and a steering box.

Yeah, the gusset should be gooood.... and a fat weld between the bottom of the mount and the bottom plate on the chassis. :D

About the only major things I have done is both of those....:mad:

When I get on broadband I will post the Vid in which you see the exact point where I broke the steering box in the Disco in Toolangi on a wide rutted slippery track that someone had left a meter lond and about 300mm round log in the rut that I was in.

Not being able to stop I tried to get it out of the rut and stradle it but it wouldnt climb out (still on 28" AT rubber at the time) so I hit it and then the steering went tight and then came loose again but felt notchy.

Pulled it out and to my amazement (as I drove it back) the output shaft was bent like a banana and the bearing was completely smashed to bits and it had spat bits and pieces out of the seal stuffing the housing.

$900 later and 2 days of hunting and we were back on the road again with a S/H recoed one with some upgraded bearings or something, Thanks Adrian @ Toorak tractors :p

Gearbox was in my Dad's old cruiser tray, on Doughtys Rd heading toward Sheepyard Flat when we had cattle up there.

I'd done a check around to make sure they werent coming down by them selves and then coming back onto the track I put it back into 1st and it was just like I had neutral so I tried 2nd and the same.

I had reverse for about 10 seconds, long enough to get it off the corner and that was it.

Back then there were not many Mobile phones around (17yo on my learners) and me and the old man walked about 5 or 6 Kms to Sheepyard and got a lift home and went back the next day and picked it up.

For some reason a couple of Syncro's had crapped them selves and the loose bits and pieces went through the bearings and crapped everything else.

Uncle rebuilt it and it crapped it self shortly after again so we bought a second hand unit which lasted until we got rid of it.

[rovercare]

Well the last few days I've had have been spent, setting everything up, replumb, rewire, change everything yet again, this is how the centre console area turned out, not wuite as good as I'd of liked, but not bad

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/78.jpg

And the ugly EDIC motor, complete with aluminium tape and cold gal :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1594.jpg

[Cap]

Matt, considering it was an auto beforehand, you did a great job with it. Console looks stock, very nice.

The worrying question is, however, your sexual persuasion as you left your pink handbag hanging on the dash :p :p

[rovercare]

Matt, considering it was an auto beforehand, you did a great job with it. Console looks stock, very nice.

The worrying question is, however, your sexual persuasion as you left your pink handbag hanging on the dash :p :p

The decieving thing about the centre area, is it higher on 86on RR's, also with body lift, you have to make the H-L lever longer and cut out the floor, then try and use rubber boots everywhere as the original 4 speed ones don't fit no more:(

Pink matches my eyes:wub:

[Dougal]

Is that an 85 or 86?

They changed the centre console design in those years, I have an 85 which has the gearlever factory in that position but has a large cast aluminium top to the transmission tunnel.
The next year they changed to a sheet-metal tunnel, shifted the gearlever back behind the LT230 selector and put the stereo where the gear-lever was.

[rovercare]

Is that an 85 or 86?

They changed the centre console design in those years, I have an 85 which has the gearlever factory in that position but has a large cast aluminium top to the transmission tunnel.
The next year they changed to a sheet-metal tunnel, shifted the gearlever back behind the LT230 selector and put the stereo where the gear-lever was.


86 Hence the whingeing about the high floor;), 85's had the cast hump as you suggest, I've gone retro on the stereo and used an early under dash bit and put the stereo where the early ones go on the drivers side:D

[Cap]

Mine had the cast hump type, so when I changed to the lt95 all I did was buy some rubber and an alloy sheet and whacked that on. Simple really :p

[rovercare]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/672.jpg


:D

[dobbo]

nice work


for a .......


suprised it isn't finished yet.

[Disco_owner]

Great Work;

Now is that the same engine with it's picture posted early in the thread , it looks very clean , have you steamed cleaned it or something , ah and is that a New TurboCharger I see,... mmm very nice...

[Dougal]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/672.jpg


:D

Very nice, what're the specs on that turbo?

[isuzurover]

Looks VERY flash. Silver and black paint?

I will have to clean mine so people don't pick on the dirty engine when I post future pics...

Is that a new fan? If so - how much and where from?

[Vern]

Looks VERY flash. Silver and black paint?

I will have to clean mine so people don't pick on the dirty engine when I post future pics...

Is that a new fan? If so - how much and where from?Nah its a full reco engine, not a dulux reco:)

[rovercare]

Pyro and Boost gauge, mismatched color because I already had the boost gauge, from "other projects"

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/646.jpg

P/S lines

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/650.jpg

Battery/alt, oil lines started, dipstick moved, turbo and manifold on properly

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/651.jpg

Oh yea, changed the motor and auto in this thing, its halfs with a mate, he's had it for nearly 2 years, I get it back now its fried the auto:D

Swapped it (motor and auto) with a wreck, that's been cut up for my brothers crapper, put it in and the auto's slipping, seems like a loose forward band, not stuffed.....hopefuly, but it costs $30 in fluid to do the adjustment, so its an utter waste if the auto is junk:mad:

Shoulda have heard the big end knock in the motor, was awseome, suprised it even built oil pressure:eek:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/652.jpg

[Dougal]

Pyro and Boost gauge, mismatched color because I already had the boost gauge, from "other projects"

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/646.jpg
[/IMG]

Dammit, I tried to put my guages there and couldn't. Mine went in the other side instead. At least now I can watch them when the wife is driving.:D

[rovercare]

All my diff lock switches etc are on the other side, otherwise they would have been there, I thought about ricer style up the pillar, but this was easier:angel:

[isuzurover]

Matt, that is a nice compact manifold. Is there a PN on there anywhere?

Could you do me a big favour and measure the distance from the side of the head to the outermost edge of the turbo? (or side of tappet cover to same).

[Dougal]

All my diff lock switches etc are on the other side, otherwise they would have been there, I thought about ricer style up the pillar, but this was easier:angel:

I'm still looking for some ricer style pillar pods.:)
For the multiple gauges I need when I finally get my compounds running. 2x boost, 2x backpressure gauges.

[Dougal]

Matt, that is a nice compact manifold. Is there a PN on there anywhere?

Could you do me a big favour and measure the distance from the side of the head to the outermost edge of the turbo? (or side of tappet cover to same).

That's the standard later model 4BD1/4BD2 exhaust manifold, it has a T3 mounting flange. I drew it up in solidworks if that's any use to you.

[isuzurover]

That's the standard later model 4BD1/4BD2 exhaust manifold, it has a T3 mounting flange. I drew it up in solidworks if that's any use to you.

T3 flange? so what turbo is that then? My T28 has a T2 flange doesn't it? I don't have solidworks, but if there is any way to convert it to a format I can open, that would be great.

[Dougal]

T3 flange? so what turbo is that then? My T28 has a T2 flange doesn't it? I don't have solidworks, but if there is any way to convert it to a format I can open, that would be great.

Yes the T2 flange on a T28 is a skinnier rectangle than the T3. Nothing that can't be solved with a cunning adaptor. One of the garrett catalogues has a full set of flange drawings with the dimensions in the back.
Interestingly the stock Isuzu turbo for these was a T25 with no wastegate and a T3 mounting flange.

I'm sure I can export to most cad packages, let me know what you've got. Alibre is free but I haven't used it.

The T3 flange was used on the old garrett T3's, some of the garrett T4's and a whole slew of holset (used on cummins) and kkk/schwitzer turbos. The Garrett T3's are commonly found on european turbo cars (volvos, saabs, mercedes) and nissan RB engines. The single turbo from a Nissan RB20 would be a good match and quite similar to what we're looking at in those photos. I think Andrew E uses one.

[rar110]

according to a Garrett brochure I read the T3 is the most common turbo. There seems to be a lot of T25s out there.

I seriously considered a T3 from a SAAB, as had a small a/r on the turbine (hot side).

I ended up with a t25 manifold so went with GT28R. It goes well. Not that I've any thing to compare it with.

BTW John project is looking great.

[rovercare]

For Ben

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/695.jpg

I know why I don't do exhausts:mad:

Oh well its good enough for now

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/696.jpg

[isuzurover]

For Ben



Thanks Matt!

Looks like you did a pretty good job!

[Vern]

Looks better than the extractors on the jag:)

[isuzurover]

Hmm - just went and measured mine. That may just fit - anyone have a PN for that manifold?

[Dougal]

according to a Garrett brochure I read the T3 is the most common turbo. There seems to be a lot of T25s out there.

I seriously considered a T3 from a SAAB, as had a small a/r on the turbine (hot side).

I ended up with a t25 manifold so went with GT28R. It goes well. Not that I've any thing to compare it with.

BTW John project is looking great.

The T3 used to be the staple, but some years back garrett changed their entire product line to run on the same design as the smaller T series, that's when they started producing turbos with GT as the model number.

The GT2052 is the closest thing in the current range to the old T25, the GT2560 is the closest thing to the old T28. T3 flanged ones aren't in the aftermarket catalogue but will be available if you know what to ask for, they do a whole range of "drop in" replacements for other brands turbos, but they don't seem to advertise this.

[rovercare]

Hmm - just went and measured mine. That may just fit - anyone have a PN for that manifold?

Sourced from Turboglide in Sydney, bit under $400

[Cap]

I dont have a clue what you guys are on about, but to add some not so real content, my question is, how long will the engine and accessories stay that clean ;)

[rovercare]

First endurance test is the weekend of 4-6th July:D Go hunt some snow:eek:

But probably get out before then;)

[Rangier Rover]

First endurance test is the weekend of 4-6th July:D Go hunt some snow:eek:

But probably get out before then;) Hope the heater works well:eek:
Looking a tidy install. Should not cause you any greif when it's going.
Once a get my ol Rangie sorted we are planing a trip down your way next year. You may hear the blown 8 once again:angel:
We just want to see the high country soon.:)

Cheers Tony.

[isuzurover]

Sourced from Turboglide in Sydney, bit under $400

Cheers, but no PN on your receipt? There are about 4 different manifolds, so usually when you phone someone up they have NFI which is which.

Finished yet? ;):D


Instead of having a blown v8, you now have a hairdryer to go with your pink handbag - quite fitting really :D:D:D

[rovercare]

Cheers, but no PN on your receipt? There are about 4 different manifolds, so usually when you phone someone up they have NFI which is which.

Finished yet? ;):D


Instead of having a blown v8, you now have a hairdryer to go with your pink handbag - quite fitting really :D:D:D

Trust me, he'll tell you which manifold;)

Its not factory Isuzu, I believe they're his own, he also has a website

Turbo-Glide: Welcome to Turbo Glide (http://www.turboglide.com.au/)

Same manifold as JC

Will be finished with any luck in a fortnight, still awaiting intercooler, which needs some "minor" mods when I get it. Not quite up to my speed, but no ****er stocks anything local, had to make dump flange, make.........blah blah:mad:

[rovercare]

Hope the heater works well:eek:
Looking a tidy install. Should not cause you any greif when it's going.
Once a get my ol Rangie sorted we are planing a trip down your way next year. You may hear the blown 8 once again:angel:
We just want to see the high country soon.:)

Cheers Tony.

I don't think the Isuzu will sound quite the same in Mandrel 3":(

Be sure to let me know when your down, I'll make sure to catch up...........................and bring you some Jerry cans:D

[Rangier Rover]

I don't think the Isuzu will sound quite the same in Mandrel 3":(

Be sure to let me know when your down, I'll make sure to catch up...........................and bring you some Jerry cans:D You mean no LPG:( Will have Jerry holders on rear bar and sill tanks if I can find some.:confused: The SuZu should have turbo whistle with 3":cool: My 4D56T Mitzu has 3" and it howls.

[Dougal]

Trust me, he'll tell you which manifold;)

Its not factory Isuzu, I believe they're his own, he also has a website

Turbo-Glide: Welcome to Turbo Glide (http://www.turboglide.com.au/)

Same manifold as JC

If they aren't an Isuzu factory manifold, they're a direct copy.:)

I have one just the same (not yet fitted), it was from a 4BD2 which cracked it's head and got parted out.

[isuzurover]

Its not factory Isuzu,

How much you want to bet??? :D

I just went and bought one from ISUZU. $310+GST And that is the PERTH price. East coast is probably $50 less. I can post a pic if you want me to prove it is the same.

Thanks Dougal and Matt - that has probably saved me making a custom manifold.

And for the record, the parts guy said it fits an NPR59 '89 on (4BD1T). Can also post PN if anyone is interested.

EDIT - here are some pics - showing PN for anyone interested:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[Vern]

First endurance test is the weekend of 4-6th July:D Go hunt some snow:eek:

But probably get out before then;)
I'm expecting you to bring it over to my place on the last weekend in June, if i have time we can go for a spin over the back.:)

[rovercare]

How much you want to bet??? :D

I just went and bought one from ISUZU. $310+GST And that is the PERTH price. East coast is probably $50 less. I can post a pic if you want me to prove it is the same.

Thanks Dougal and Matt - that has probably saved me making a custom manifold.

And for the record, the parts guy said it fits an NPR59 '89 on (4BD1T). Can also post PN if anyone is interested.

Don't wanna bet nuffink:D, I just want this junk going, as it gets in the way, of wrecking and makeing beer tickets;)

[rovercare]

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

That looks like it;), will check notes before night shift Sunday

[rovercare]

I'm expecting you to bring it over to my place on the last weekend in June, if i have time we can go for a spin over the back.:)

It'd want to be commissioned by then:eek:

[Rangier Rover]

Don't wanna bet nuffink:D, I just want this junk going, as it gets in the way, of wrecking and makeing beer tickets;)

Yea, like a Defa Lt230,Spare ZF (With long outputshaft) and 4.6 or stroker:p;)

[rovercare]

Well did the band adjustment on the blue ute and all is good, then ran out of gas 400m from the servo:(, was pushing it up the hill in gear ideling than ran out fully:mad:, will stir my mate who had it up about being a tightass:D

[Dougal]

Oh yeah, one important question.
How much clearance between that turbo and the bonnet?

[Vern]

Well did the band adjustment on the blue ute and all is good, then ran out of gas 400m from the servo:(, was pushing it up the hill in gear ideling than ran out fully:mad:, will stir my mate who had it up about being a tightass:D
Whats with you and running cars out of fuel:p

[rovercare]

Whats with you and running cars out of fuel:p

:D:D:D

[rovercare]

Fully sick n that:D

Needs some mods for piping

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/535.jpg

[mcrover]

Very bling Matt :o

[Vern]

So it will be going by next weekend? (22nd)

At least i see your taste in beer is getting better:p

[rovercare]

So it will be going by next weekend? (22nd)

At least i see your taste in beer is getting better:p

Yea, should be all done except diff's next week

Meh, I don't mind carlton and when its usually 8 bucks cheaper a box, my tightass nature usually wins:D

[Cap]

Fully sick n that:D

Needs some mods for piping

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/535.jpg

You mean Fully Filth :angel:

[rovercare]

Well it runs, will finish it up next week hopefully

[100I]

:banana::clap2:

[rovercare]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/11/163.jpg

Couple more hours till driving time:D

[justinc]

Fantastic work Matt, very neat. Talk soon, and hi everyone!!

JC in FNQ still...

[rovercare]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/359.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/360.jpg

[isuzurover]

Looking good Matt! - there is a Hell of a lot more space left when you put a 4BD1 in a rangie!!!

Missing a couple of hose clamps there :p:D:wasntme:

[Vern]

So will i get a drive on the weekend:angel:

[mcrover]

Looks good Matt :D

[rovercare]

So will i get a drive on the weekend:angel:

Probably not this one, as I used the rad hoses from my 120" and my brother needs it this weekend, they're ordered, ex UK:confused: from LR, strange

[rovercare]

Looking good Matt! - there is a Hell of a lot more space left when you put a 4BD1 in a rangie!!!

Missing a couple of hose clamps there :p:D:wasntme:

Ran out of new one, had to scab through my jar of oldies

It goes, slow, just trying to find a post about which fuel screw:twisted:

[long stroke]

Lookin goooooooooood!!!!

[isuzurover]

Ran out of new one, had to scab through my jar of oldies

It goes, slow, just trying to find a post about which fuel screw:twisted:

If you don't find an answer, I will take a pic tonight.

[rovercare]

If you don't find an answer, I will take a pic tonight.

Don't worry, It may be coming to bits yet, pressureizing the colling system, big time and running temp:mad::mad:

[Vern]

What the, not bad for a reco motor:mad::mad::mad:

[Vern]

Still got that other engine?

[rovercare]

What the, not bad for a reco motor:mad::mad::mad:

Mmmmmmmm, it builds pressure in the cooling system, enough to blow through a 120kpa cap, and bulge the hoses:(:mad:

I've left it pressurised to see If I get any milk in the oil tomorrow, plus I had to stop looking at it before I went bananas:mad:

[rovercare]

Still got that other engine?

Nope, should have kept it

[Vern]

Thats a lot of pressure, wouldn't be a head gasket? I'd be contacting the seller to way the cost of repairs on a said reco engine:(

[rovercare]

Thats a lot of pressure, wouldn't be a head gasket? I'd be contacting the seller to way the cost of repairs on a said reco engine:(

Second hand goods are second hand goods:(

I can only hope its head gasket now, will try the water pump of the 120" tomorrow, a different rad, incase its blocked, which I doubt, and then its time to lift the head

[Rangier Rover]

:eek: This is bad luck. You have done such a nice job of fitting the thing. I hope for you sake it a blockage and not Head or block.:( You say it is down on power :eek: Other than need retune for turbo and fridge I thought it should still show potential over a stocker.:confused:

[rovercare]

Nah not down on power, just needed the fuel up, but hadn;t driven it far enough to get temp, wound the fuel screw out a turn, its a fair bit better, then noticed temp, went back to investigate, tried thermostat out of 120", and still the same, then noticed it was pressurising bad, not real sure on what to do next

[EchiDna]

noice very noice...

whatever happens you will need to insulate that I/C pipe running past the turbo... you will lose a fair percentage of the benefit the way it is...

still I'm guessing that's the least of your current worries!! :(

[abaddonxi]

Bugger.

Cheers
Simon

[isuzurover]

Sorry to hear that Matt.

They may have used a composite head gasket, they are prone to failure. The one you need looks like a bunch of thin stainless steel plates sandwiched together.

[rovercare]

Well, left it pressureised, maintained pressure all night, released it, then put rad cap back on started it dead cold and squeeze the bottom hose, it pumps up all the way to bulgeing and exceeding cap pressure in a matter of 20sec, so I'm convinced its gotta be comp leaking into the cooling system, off with the head, after lunch:(

[Lucus]

Bugger....:(

[Cap]

Well Matt, you should have that fixed by the time I finished this post :p

[Cap]

Fantastic work Matt, very neat. Talk soon, and hi everyone!!

JC in FNQ still...

Hi JC and Family

[isuzurover]

HI JC!!!!

Its 3pm over your way Matt - head should be off by now??? :p:D

Hope to get mine going again this weekend (apart from the exhaust).

[rovercare]

Yea, been off for a while, had to put the 120" back together aswell and give it to my brother, here's what I found

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/334.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/335.jpg

Do you think its been leaking?:D

Will get another head gasket next week and stick it back together, the head asket has a sealant on it, obviuosly stuffed now, anyone had any luck with spray on hilomar?

[isuzurover]

Glad that's all it is. Make sure you get the genuine ISUZU gasket.

I always use VHT copper gasket cement. Cheaper than Hylomar, and hasn't let me down yet.

[moose]

Looks like it wasn't even torqued down properly?:o

[MacMan]

SROOTED!

[EchiDna]

hmm is the head flat?? the way the soot seems to have migrated so far from the bores is a bit weird (if it's flat).

[rovercare]

hmm is the head flat?? the way the soot seems to have migrated so far from the bores is a bit weird (if it's flat).

Mmmmm, questions, its flat, the straight edge tells me so, I can neh give ye an answer:(

[rovercare]

Glad that's all it is. Make sure you get the genuine ISUZU gasket.

I always use VHT copper gasket cement. Cheaper than Hylomar, and hasn't let me down yet.

I was only thinking about useing, Hylomar, so I can use the old/new head gasket, but I'll give it a miss and get a new one with sealant on it

[Rangier Rover]

Copper Gasket:D:D I hope the rest of the engine is torqued down better then the head was.:eek:

[rovercare]

Copper Gasket:D:D I hope the rest of the engine is torqued down better then the head was.:eek:

Shhhhhhhhhh:(

[Rangier Rover]

Shhhhhhhhhh:(:oops2::wasntme::angel:

[rovercare]

It goes:), again:(, no blown head gasket:), yet:mad:

[Cap]

Dont be a pussy, just slab a good dose of slicone, some zip ties and shell be right :o

[Vern]

And all is well?

[Rangier Rover]

Oi, pics:rulez: Wana see the copper on it:p Hope it pulls like a train:D

[rovercare]

Well, here will be a test, I've got to pick this up in the next few weeks, fingers crossed, no blown head gaskets on the trip:(

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[isuzurover]

Well, here will be a test, I've got to pick this up in the next few weeks, fingers crossed, no blown head gaskets on the trip:(

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Good buy!!! Are you parting it out or fixing it up - should be worth 10-12k with a respray based on the previous RR ute thread ;) :D

Found the fuel screw yet? Been a while since I adjusted mine, but I think it is the double screw/nut at the front RH corner of the IP. The one on an angle (near #1 injector line).

[Dougal]

The fuel screw is on the side of the governor, it's the stop for a rotating shaft with an external cam.
Letting the cam turn clockwise gives you more fuel.

[rovercare]

Bloody hell Ben, I was thinking more along the lines of 15k:mad:

I sorta knew where the fuel screw was, but I wound it in one screw, and didn;t notice much, just wanted to confirm direction and whether it was definately it:angel:

Its currently out 1 turn, will finish all the loose ends these days off, if all is well, I'll wind him out some more:D

[Dougal]

Bloody hell Ben, I was thinking more along the lines of 15k:mad:

I sorta knew where the fuel screw was, but I wound it in one screw, and didn;t notice much,

Try winding it out.:p

[rovercare]

Try winding it out.:p

Yea yea, I know now, obviously:D

[long stroke]

[QUOTE=rovercare;768834]Well, here will be a test, I've got to pick this up in the next few weeks, fingers crossed, no blown head gaskets on the trip:(

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egnore this i didn't mean to post it, how do you delete post's?

[long stroke]

Well, here will be a test, I've got to pick this up in the next few weeks, fingers crossed, no blown head gaskets on the trip:(

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I was going to buy that!

TIM.

[rovercare]

I was going to buy that!

TIM.

You were going to.................I did;)

[rovercare]

15l/100km

That's with 4.11's

Just put a 3.54:1 in the rear, far better to drive, maybe economy will improve to:D

[rovercare]

The things you do to have a wanky 3" exhaust:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/07/1167.jpg

Removeable crossmember for those that didn;t know:p

[Rangier Rover]

If it don't fit make it fit. I like your thinking.:D

[rovercare]

If it don't fit make it fit. I like your thinking.:D

Grinders and welders, make fit:twisted:

[rovercare]

140km/h, 450degrees post turbo flat out, for kilometres, seems ok:)

All ready to go to Sydney and back...............I hope:confused:

[100I]

Yeah but.... how does it drive?

And is it happy with the gearing in the first three?

[Dougal]

140km/h, 450degrees post turbo flat out, for kilometres, seems ok:)

All ready to go to Sydney and back...............I hope:confused:

Was that the rev limit?:D

[moose]

140km/h, 450degrees post turbo flat out, for kilometres, seems ok:)

All ready to go to Sydney and back...............I hope:confused:

Lucky they had an open day at the track and let you in!:angel:

[rovercare]

Was that the rev limit?:D

Yep, fuel governor:)

[rovercare]

Lucky they had an open day at the track and let you in!:angel:

Open day, every day:p

[rovercare]

Yeah but.... how does it drive?

And is it happy with the gearing in the first three?

Yep, very driveable, no auite as much HP as I;d like, but very driveable:)

[rovercare]

Well got back from Sydeney earlier today, with the trailer, about 700kg at a guess:eek:, its fugin huge and heavy:(, all the way up 15l/100km, 110-120 all the way, makeing pace, return was just under 20l/100 via the the first 400 with all the hills:(, the last 600 was just over 15 again:D and thats still 100 110km/h:twisted:, a few of the hills had me back to 80-90 as once post turbo EGT's hit 500c the engine temp would rise, so from then on maintained 100km/h till temps cam to 450 and backed off:(.........keep in mind, that's 3 ton on the back

All in all, I'm happy with the whole conversion:)

[Rangier Rover]

Well got back from Sydeney earlier today, with the trailer, about 700kg at a guess:eek:, its fugin huge and heavy:(, all the way up 15l/100km, 110-120 all the way, makeing pace, return was just under 20l/100 via the the first 400 with all the hills:(, the last 600 was just over 15 again:D and thats still 100 110km/h:twisted:, a few of the hills had me back to 80-90 as once post turbo EGT's hit 500c the engine temp would rise, so from then on maintained 100km/h till temps cam to 450 and backed off:(.........keep in mind, that's 3 ton on the back

All in all, I'm happy with the whole conversion:)
I wondered how you got on with it being so early in its life. Phyro temp sounds good with a load like that:) I would not worry unless it got over 650. You need a better rad:) I've seen egt over720:eek: and no change in coolant temp. Anyway well done. Goes ok for an ol oiler;)

[rovercare]

I wondered how you got on with it being so early in its life. Phyro temp sounds good with a load like that:) I would not worry unless it got over 650. You need a better rad:) I've seen egt over720:eek: and no change in coolant temp. Anyway well done. Goes ok for an ol oiler;)

My Rad is 4 core I had built for my first:angel: 302, its good and works

Those temps are post turbo not preturbo;)








The head gasket is probably leaking again:(:D:mad:

It was set at 500 max and on the way with just the trailer would pull them fine, but with the other rangie on the back, it didn;t like it

Its not new anymore, I think its run in:twisted:

[Rangier Rover]

The rings should be bedded in:eek:

At least it got you back;) I hope.:angel:

[rovercare]

The rings should be bedded in:eek:

At least it got you back;) I hope.:angel:

Is good:), no luck with the rangie I picked up, started off as no tapered roller kit, got home checked some more, 3.54's not 4.11s and motor has milk under the rocker covers, I;m hopeing it was just drowned, not leakin water, but who knows:mad::mad::mad:

But doesn't it go like fug, I mean, it'd be V6 commodore quick:eek:

Jeeeez you win some, you loose some I guess, I'll recover all costs, but won;t be makeing money on this one:(

[Rangier Rover]

Is good:), no luck with the rangie I picked up, started off as no tapered roller kit, got home checked some more, 3.54's not 4.11s and motor has milk under the rocker covers, I;m hopeing it was just drowned, not leakin water, but who knows:mad::mad::mad:

But doesn't it go like fug, I mean, it'd be V6 commodore quick:eek:

Jeeeez you win some, you loose some I guess, I'll recover all costs, but won;t be makeing money on this one:(
:mad::mad::mad: Dodgy mongrells out there:nazilock: And the feedback will be.....:eek: Thats bad luck:( Exactly why I left the 200 Tdi on Evil Bay. It smelt wrong as reply was incomplete:(

[rovercare]

:mad::mad::mad: Dodgy mongrells out there:nazilock: And the feedback will be.....:eek: Thats bad luck:( Exactly why I left the 200 Tdi on Evil Bay. It smelt wrong as reply was incomplete:(

Sometimes you take a gamble it pays off.........others it doesnt:D

[Rangier Rover]

Sometimes you take a gamble it pays off.........others it doesnt:D
You must have a better temperament than I do:angel:

[rovercare]

You must have a better temperament than I do:angel:

My violent outbursts consist of black rage:(, hence why I'm quite mellow and haven't had one for a few years;)

Caveat emptor, unfortunately:angrylock:

[Rangier Rover]

My violent outbursts consist of black rage:(, hence why I'm quite mellow and haven't had one for a few years;)

Caveat emptor, unfortunately:angrylock: Ah, you speak Latin;) The seller must take responsibility on the dodgy goods or else:wasntme:

[Dougal]

I wondered how you got on with it being so early in its life. Phyro temp sounds good with a load like that:) I would not worry unless it got over 650. You need a better rad:) I've seen egt over720:eek: and no change in coolant temp. Anyway well done. Goes ok for an ol oiler;)

720C measured before the turbo is fine, 720 measured after the turbo is rebuild time.

[Rangier Rover]

720C measured before the turbo is fine, 720 measured after the turbo is rebuild time.
Yep. Happened to my 4D56T Mitsu twice:eek: in 40000 kms. Now dont run it over 650 after turbo:) Less fuel = less power:( Still had no effect on coolant temp. Now has phyro fitted:)

[Rangier Rover]

Hey Matt, what is the verdict on the zuzu now it's not on tow duty?:)

[rovercare]

Hey Matt, what is the verdict on the zuzu now it's not on tow duty?:)

Slow..........but I think eveything is slow:D

Wuite driveable but and not watching the fuel gauge move is nice too:eek:

[rovercare]

6,oookm now, still going strong, towed the rangie back from Sydney, the jag back from phillip island and a few other things around, so probably 2,ooo of that towing, damn heavy stuff, 2 tanks with no trailer, 12.6l/100 and 13.8l/100, so not bad, considering 35's and all the wieght

It lurves towing heavy stuff:D

[Corgie Carrier]

What diff ratios are you running?

Neale

[rovercare]

What diff ratios are you running?

Neale


3.54:1

[Rangier Rover]

Slow..........but I think eveything is slow:D

Wuite driveable but and not watching the fuel gauge move is nice too:eek: One thing I enjoy with the 4BD1 120" . :) It's great on fuel:). But is a bit slow as well. The V8:D they heaps of fun but not so good for continous use in these hills. $$$:eek:. Good to see yours is now alive and kicking;)
Touch wood:angel: Tony

[rovercare]

Started getting my winch sorted

Its an 8274 high mount, which now has a 6hp motor, widened drum with feespool on the drum

Its a damn tight fit:eek:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/08/60.jpg

[Rangier Rover]

Started getting my winch sorted

Its an 8274 high mount, which now has a 6hp motor, widened drum with feespool on the drum

Its a damn tight fit:eek:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/08/60.jpg That winch will have some grunt. Has almost hiden whats left the pre efi grill:angel: How many CCA are your baterys?
That winch might come in handy when I bring my unfinished Rangie to the Vic high country;)
Bit off topic but looks like you have Micky T MTZ tyres? Are thay as good as some make out? Tony.

[rovercare]

Well its all on and goes around, just need to get a mate to tig some stainless tube around for a fairlead and its done

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/08/7.jpg

[rovercare]

That winch will have some grunt. Has almost hiden whats left the pre efi grill:angel: How many CCA are your baterys?
That winch might come in handy when I bring my unfinished Rangie to the Vic high country;)
Bit off topic but looks like you have Micky T MTZ tyres? Are thay as good as some make out? Tony.

Pre EFI grill?, pretty sure this 86 came with EFI:p

It hasn;t hidden the grill, its cut into it, running 2 700CCA rockets, will replace them with optimas when they croak

The MTZ seem good, I'm happy, not real flash in mud, but that's what my Simexs are for:D

[long stroke]

Lookin good!!

[DRanged]

Looking good mate, obviously no AC. When building ours the wife said ''I dont care what you do as long as it has AC''. If you have sqeezed it in well done.

Justin

The high mount works a treat on a Rangy with an Isuzu in it. Perfect speed to winch assist with the 30% RC gears

[rovercare]

Looking good mate, obviously no AC. When building ours the wife said ''I dont care what you do as long as it has AC''. If you have sqeezed it in well done.

Justin

The high mount works a treat on a Rangy with an Isuzu in it. Perfect speed to winch assist with the 30% RC gears

A/C isn't hooked up (probably never will be:angel:) but I've left the condensor in there:eek:, itsallatightfit:D

[rovercare]

Well after the weekend in the bush all is well, a few stoppages, needed to bleed the fuel system up each time, found the CAV filter blocked, My fault as I pulled it off a wreck and didn;t fit a new filter, it was on the list, but.........

It seems good to drive, can punt along the road and bush on the pace, but a little bit more painful, when following 2 V8 auto's in the slow bush stuff, damn them and their torque convertors and auto transmissions:mad:, but that easy fixed, go infront and set the pace, so a don;t have to keep changeing gears:D

listening to my mates 5l GQ in the snow made me sad:(

[rovercare]

Went up the scrub again on the weekend up the back of licola, near 500kays for the trip, copped a pizzling all weekend, having to show 4.8L petrol 5 speed auto patrols, you not all that slow does that:twisted:

14.6l/100kms:D:D:D

The LT95 shats me off, an auto would be quicker and more pleasureable and it sounds like a fart in a can, the whistle is cool but:), but when I fill up with that sort of economy, it makes me feel all the better, especially when I couldn;t have given it any harder of a time:twisted:

The 6,2 chev diesel I had, driven in much the same manner was around 22l/100:eek:............don't ask about the petrols I;ve had:angel:

So all in all, its going nicely, except for 2 new golf ball size dents in my rear upper quarter panel:(

[1103.9TDI]

Any plans to stick a PTO winch on it?, make it close to unstopable!, electric are well known for their limitations although the 8274 are the pick of the bunch.

[rovercare]

Any plans to stick a PTO winch on it?, make it close to unstopable!, electric are well known for their limitations although the 8274 are the pick of the bunch.

A few reasons I didn't

Ease, 3" exhaust exiting between the motor and rail

Wieght, they is heavy

I've got a widened drum and 6hp motor on an 8274:D

[paulthepilot_5]

Went up the scrub again on the weekend up the back of licola, near 500kays for the trip, copped a pizzling all weekend, having to show 4.8L petrol 5 speed auto patrols, you not all that slow does that:twisted:

14.6l/100kms:D:D:D

The LT95 shats me off, an auto would be quicker and more pleasureable and it sounds like a fart in a can, the whistle is cool but:), but when I fill up with that sort of economy, it makes me feel all the better, especially when I couldn;t have given it any harder of a time:twisted:

The 6,2 chev diesel I had, driven in much the same manner was around 22l/100:eek:............don't ask about the petrols I;ve had:angel:

So all in all, its going nicely, except for 2 new golf ball size dents in my rear upper quarter panel:(

:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:

[rovercare]

Nice pretty new wheels:cool:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/435.jpg

Neat fit, think I might need to space or mod my flares a little:angel:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/436.jpg

[timaus13]

Hey matt ure beast is looking great looking forward to seeing it in action here in tas again.
cheers:D

[long stroke]

Very nice:cool:
Love those rims!!!
What brand of pre-cleaner is that on your snorkel?

CHEERS TIM.

[rovercare]

Very nice:cool:
Love those rims!!!
What brand of pre-cleaner is that on your snorkel?

CHEERS TIM.

Donaldson, $36-8ish buckaroonies, from Trans-all, local truck supplies;)

[long stroke]

Donaldson, $36-8ish buckaroonies, from Trans-all, local truck supplies;)

Thought so, we can get them for the same price at our local truck place, i think i'll be getting one of them;)

CHEERS TIM.

[rovercare]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/02/1203.jpg

Must say, this is when the noisy rattley things shines, 110clicks on the freeway, hold it on the hills and uses fukall fuel:)

[Disco_owner]

That's a nice looking 2-door on the flatbed Matt , I've always had a soft spot for em.

[rovercare]

That's a nice looking 2-door on the flatbed Matt , I've always had a soft spot for em.

You wanna buy it?:D

[Disco_owner]

You wanna buy it?:D

:D:D

I would really love to mate , but I just don't have any room on my driveway:(

[Rangier Rover]

Your Rims... 15 X 8 - 25 or 15 X 10 -25?
Our rangeis will look like twins if they ever meet up.:eek:

Same colour, same rims, same tyres, same flares, similar bars etc.
May not sound the same with that oiler you have:cool:

[rovercare]

Your Rims... 15 X 8 - 25 or 15 X 10 -25?
Our rangeis will look like twins if they ever meet up.:eek:

Same colour, same rims, same tyres, same flares, similar bars etc.
May not sound the same with that oiler you have:cool:

15x10, 100mm backspace

[Rangier Rover]

15x10, 100mm backspace

The engineer here won't allow me to run 10s:( Won't allow a lot of things:mad:
Mine are 15 x 8. :( The 10s you have look the goods:)


http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12171&stc=1&d=1228682510

[rovercare]

Lucky I gingerbeer all my own stuff then:angel:

[Rangier Rover]

Lucky I gingerbeer all my own stuff then:angel:
:mad::mad::mad::p
What does it steer like on Roads with bad camber etc.
130 kmh with 1 finger on wheel:twisted:

[rovercare]

:mad::mad::mad::p
What does it steer like on Roads with bad camber etc.
130 kmh with 1 finger on wheel:twisted:

Tracks a little, but can sit on 140km/h no worries:D

[Rangier Rover]

Hey Matt... Your gona but a grader blade in the rear of this thing:o You may need 37's:angel:

[rovercare]

Well, nearly 27,oookays on, trouble free:)

Well the box jumps out of 3rd on light overun, I'll change it one day:angel:

[Rangier Rover]

Well, nearly 27,oookays on, trouble free:)

Well the box jumps out of 3rd on light overun, I'll change it one day:angel:

Some very hard ks in those I would imagine:D:angel:

[rovercare]

Some very hard ks in those I would imagine:D:angel:

Oh yea, it gets, umm, driven:angel:

[Rangier Rover]

The LT 95 in my old 4.4 2 Door pops out of third on overrun as well... I can't be bothered going in until something makes a real bad noise in there:D

I suspect its only a bit of end float causing mine to do it.

It'll go for years as hasn't got a 3.9 ltr rattle gun on the end of it like yours has:p

[rovercare]

The LT 95 in my old 4.4 2 Door pops out of third on overrun as well... I can't be bothered going in until something makes a real bad noise in there:D

I suspect its only a bit of end float causing mine to do it.

It'll go for years as hasn't got a 3.9 ltr rattle gun on the end of it like yours has:p

Was rebuilt by an engineer ya see;)

Has done it since I put it in, pulled out of a wreck, that the dude had rebuilt the box in, I'll just slap another goodin in that I have laying around....one day:D

[Dougal]

Grave dig for intercooling.

How big a core did you fit in there and how did you get the the pipes through?

[rovercare]

Grave dig for intercooling.

How big a core did you fit in there and how did you get the the pipes through?

Exchange for wheelspin vids:D

Pipes run through under radiator......you need body lift

Core was the largest I could fit in the area, had to also remove centre braces and remake cross support

[Dougal]

Bugger, no body lift.

[def-90]

wheelspin dougs, wheelspin:p