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Thread: Project Roverkill D2a

  1. #71
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    Yes the ones i am talking about can go into a blind hole, thats why i really love the things.

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    Awesome, thanks! Do you recall what size rivnut you used?

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    Quote Originally Posted by igaitcho View Post
    Yes the ones i am talking about can go into a blind hole, thats why i really love the things.
    Awesome, thanks! Do you recall what size rivnut you used?[/QUOTE]

    No worries mate, 6mm threaded nutserts, best of luck with your project. Use 6mm dome head allen bolts, or counter sunk allen head bolts to make your project more aesthetically pleasing. I had normal allen head bolts on it for a while but my mates kept yelling at me to change them because they looked "discusting"... (i have good, honest mates).

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    OM606 time!

    Hi Folks, long time no see!

    This car has been in storage for 2 years whilst I let life get in the way - but now I’m back at it.

    Cue the OM606 – I found this in 2018 and mothballed it, couldn’t believe my luck really (probably less than 100 in Australia). The plan since then has been to put it in my Disco, using the following bits and pieces:

    • OM606 turbo motor with HX35 holset
    • Mercedes 722.6 transmission from an ML270 (includes bolt pattern at rear)
    • Red winches 722.6 to LT230 adaptor plate and spud shaft
    • Either a compushift or “Ofgear” gearbox controller, undecided currently
    • Baldur systems DSL1 engine controller
    • Custom programmed crankshaft signal emulator to retain the standard rover V8 ECU / traction control etc, I have a working prototype


    Note: The HX35 is unlikely to be a responsible choice of turbo for this application, however I’m going to do it for the meme.









    May as well dive right in.



    The first two jobs have been small ones. I mounted up the Mercedes 722.6 shifter module into the center console. I’m currently getting a shroud / cover 3D printed, the aim is to have it look relatively stock.









    The other small job was to utilise the Mercedes throttle position sensor. This sensor will feed into the DSL1 ECU, there will be no mechanical connection to the motor. For anyone curious, the DSL1 will take care of the cruise control duties.









    Will keep you all posted.
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    This weekends work.

    I 3D modelled a surround for the gearbox shifter unit which blends it into the centre console. It took one or two test prints to make it right, but the end result is great. Expect to see more 3D printed parts in this conversion, the process is just to easy. Please excuse the lighting - I am working under flood lights at the moment as the shed has just been built and I havent completed the electrical fitout.





    I have begun to tackle the wiring side of the conversion too. See below image showing the original V8 ECU relocated to the passenger side glovebox compartment, together with the new Baldur DSL1 unit strapped on it's back. As you can see, the plastic structure of the glovebox was cutout to make room for the ECU's.

    The idea was always to relocate the original Bosch unit to a higher location than stock - I was never comofrtable with the standard position, granted things would need to go seriously pear shaped in order to have water up that high. Anyway, there will peace of mind now.

    If anyone is curious, you can read up on the DSL1 controller here: DSL1 controller



  5. #75
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    Nice work, keep the pics coming
    Andrew
    1998 Landrover Defender 300Tdi 130 HCPU Expedition
    1972 Peugeot 504 Sedan - Daily Driver

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