Isuzu Engine Swops for Dummies

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Originally Posted by mike_ie

Dougal, it wasn't the turbo rebuild that made the difference, the issue seems to have been with the oil return - one of the fittings had a small bore and was restricting the return, causing a buildup of pressure. Bigger bore fitting, and and seems to have come good, but will keep an eye on it but I'm optimistic for now.

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Good to hear you found a real cause. How's progress?

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Originally Posted by Dougal

Good to hear you found a real cause. How's progress?

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Fine, now. Turbo certainly did give me an "oh ****" sinking feeling for a while though. Putting back in the fuel tank and hooking the battery up by means other than jump leads, connect up a few small but important bits like the steering column, and will hopefully take her for a run around the block

Took her for her first test run about ten minutes ago, nothing major, just up and down the road. You've no idea how good it feels to be behind the wheel of my own vehicle again.

Engine itself pulls like a train, there's quite a bit of vibration in the drive train that need to check out, and now the wiring under the bonnet needs to be tidied up. But for the first time I can actually say that the end is near.... :)

Well done Mike,

whats the deal with the visa, can you continue on your Aussie travels ??

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Originally Posted by mike_ie

...... there's quite a bit of vibration in the drive train that need to check out, ......

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vibration the same as when your driving a tractor ????
isn't that SOP for an isuzu :wasntme:

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Originally Posted by mike_ie

Took her for her first test run about ten minutes ago, nothing major, just up and down the road. You've no idea how good it feels to be behind the wheel of my own vehicle again.

Engine itself pulls like a train, there's quite a bit of vibration in the drive train that need to check out, and now the wiring under the bonnet needs to be tidied up. But for the first time I can actually say that the end is near.... :)

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ITS ALIVE!
Congrats Mike, I thought it hadnt gone critical as I hadnt seen a huge plume of diesel smoke North east of me.

That said I havent had a Chugga chugga TOOT TOOT from any Deefers trundling past my place so I assume its still not 100%.

And if Vern hasn't pointed out my place yet its easy spotted because it looks like a 70's Mercedes dealership...........

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Originally Posted by tony66_au

ITS ALIVE!
Congrats Mike, I thought it hadnt gone critical as I hadnt seen a huge plume of diesel smoke North east of me.

That said I havent had a Chugga chugga TOOT TOOT from any Deefers trundling past my place so I assume its still not 100%.

And if Vern hasn't pointed out my place yet its easy spotted because it looks like a 70's Mercedes dealership...........

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He's hit the road Tony. Last report was seen heading north from Eden. There is some info on the VNT Turbo tread. He has got it running but not at full power as it blows the intercooler hoses off. Needed to hit the road so had to make do.

Mike if your out there, a bit of an update would be nice. Hope it's all smiles.

Thanks David!

I was wondering if he got deported it had gone so quiet.

Disappeared into thin (Or fat) air has Mike?

No forum visits since May and zero updates...

Shame the story hasnt continued...

Cant have been eaten by a Croc, Bunyip attacks are a southern thing.... Too far east for the Milat Bro's.

Hmmm