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    So a few updates on the build thread. a few bits and pieces have been done since the last update:
    -Replaced leads with NGK units with convoluted tubing on all of them
    -Fitted Iridium BKR6EIX NGK plugs gapped to 0.7mm for LPG
    -fitted a new passenger side rear hub as the old one was leaking axle housing oil
    -fitted a full length aluminum roof rack
    -installed a new Alpine IDE178BT head unit, steering wheel controls work!
    -fitted new toyo a25 255/75 r16's
    -fitted new britpart fender flares to replace the old sun damaged units

    So the car has gotten a lot of love lately, probably to much. But ehh, keeps me busy. The new tyres have really transformed the vehicle. Before i had a mis-match of tyres and they were all 10 years old, so they were hard as a rock. These new fellas have really softened the ride and improved the road holding.

    The new plugs and leads have also smoothed out the engine running. i feel as if it runs at higher revs much nicer as well as improved idling smoothness.

    here are a few pics that show the finnishing off of the fuel tank mount:








    Here is the new tred (dont have any photos of them installed) Toyo a25's



    and more photos:











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    Some good things happening here.
    Cheers, Billy.
    Keeping it simple is complicated.

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    Looking good.
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    Thanks cuppabillytea and Homestar, just wait until all the suspension work starts happening

    If anybody knows anything about diagnostic tools and BCU's, please please see my help thread D2 connection issue between Lynx and BCU

    I am having a real hard time talking to the BCU module with my lynx diagnostics tool

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    Quote Originally Posted by DieSchnelleKafer View Post
    Thanks cuppabillytea and Homestar, just wait until all the suspension work starts happening

    If anybody knows anything about diagnostic tools and BCU's, please please see my help thread D2 connection issue between Lynx and BCU

    I am having a real hard time talking to the BCU module with my lynx diagnostics tool
    You made need someone with a Nanacom

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    Righteo so whats been happening? I have been busy with work/assingments for the past fed months and hence there has not been to much progress on the build. I have however racked up 11,000km on the car with the LPG system fitted and i cant be happier.

    I am now about to enter into a free period for myself, and hence you will see a fair bit of progress on the build in the next few weeks.

    One modification i have been able to conduct is converting the discovery to an "in-line" thermostat system. There are plenty of people who have done this, generally for the same reason. I have used an 80 degree chevy based thermostat for this mod. before the car was sitting at around 94-97 degrees, on the highway, on the 4x4 trails, sitting in traffic.

    Now that i have the 80 degree thermostat in, i see temperatures between 82 and 85 degrees. Again this is for all types of conditions, highway, 4x4 trails or sitting in traffic.

    I am still using the standard viscous unit.






    And just to finnish on an exciting note, here is some parts i have been gathering for when i get free time. I am going to get this truck sounding how it should, but with a twist.. the second photo is a vacuum operated exhaust butterfy. The plan is to conduct the exhaust system in a manor that has it quiet as a stock vehicle when this valve is closed, but nice and aggressive when it is opened. The valve will be actuated manually in the cabin, as well as by a micro switch at a certain amount of throttle. >





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    A little bit of work has happened since last update.

    enjoy a nice little photo of us camping:


    After being warned about how my previous oil pressure line to the sender was routed, i replaced the nylon hose and mounting position i previously employed, with a hard lined, bracketed system. The concern here was that the nylon tube would be fatigued around the olive of the compression fittings.



    i added a permanently supplied cigarette socket to the center console to charge phones. Note the usb socket is for the stereo.


    The roof rack brackets were rusting and were too high after i removed the stock roof bars. I shortened them by 50mm and hammertone coated them.


    The plan was always to get rid of those ageing ARB side steps. so i custom fabbed some sliders using the arb chassis brackets. they are made of 3mm box section and 3mm wall tubing. enjoy










    so thats where i'll leave it for now. watch this space.


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    Clutch!

    The clutch began to "judder", or fiercely shake the engine soon after i bought the car. Unfortunately due to free time constraints i had to put up with it until last week.

    The cause of the judder could be put down to oil contamination on the clutch faces. the source of the oil turned out to be the rear main seal. Replacing the clutch was a 3 day job, only because i was very picky about reassembly (everything cleaned of dirt and oil and all wiring re-sheathed etc). I also replaced the v8 valley gasket in the process of having the engine out. I suspected that it had formed a leak after i did the LPG install.







    The clock was ticking to get the clutch back in and the car driving. This was because we had a major music/camping festival to get to down south, Southbound 2016. The engine was back in and running at 7:00pm the night before the festival, leaving me to pack for a 4 day event with little time


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    What has happened to that poor little Alfa Spyder in the shed. It looks a little the worse for wear. I owned one in the seventies.
    Regards, Nick.

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    Slider looks good.
    Are you not worried about hooking up in ruts in that back section though?

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