Reply With QuoteLooking good, same bullbar as my old one. What is going to be the solution re the noise/revs/cruise speed issues of the old diesel when compared with the other vehicles going on the big trip.
RoverLord
ITs started.... Fozzy past rego so now Im getting him ready for the cape trip, Ive got a lot ahaed of me but small regular steps should see me where I need to be with it....
Today saw,
the thermostat housing gaskets sorted so the cooling system is now all A1 and its just waiting through some settling time before I get to it with the coolant flush and new coolant.
an oil presure gauge, coolant temp gauge and volt meter installed in a temporary position as I will be reworking the dash to sort out the warren in there and replace the speedo cable.
this weekend will see the installation of a second spare setup in the rear tray, removal of the frame work and setting up the bonnet mounted spare.
next week will see the first service to replace the running in oil (the engines only got 12 hours on the clock since its rebuild) and a new exhuast system that marks the begining of the prep work for the WVO fuel system. at that stage I'll square up an inspection service for bearings brakes and a few other bits..
after that should see the WVO fuel system installed, multiple batteries (Im thinking 3 with solar panels on 2 on a new frame at the rear) water tanks, air tanks + compressor (hopefully engine driven), Rebuild a IIA box to place in with a PTO for the winches
Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.
Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
TdiautoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)
If you've benefited from one or more of my posts please remember, your taxes paid for my skill sets, I'm just trying to make sure you get your monies worth.
If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.
ChatterBox
Looking good, same bullbar as my old one. What is going to be the solution re the noise/revs/cruise speed issues of the old diesel when compared with the other vehicles going on the big trip.
RoverLord
earplugs.......
I'll be sitting on 80kph max and aiming to average about 75, which conveniently is also the most fuel effecient speed for dad in lara with the setup hes likely to be taking...
as I'll be in a quick setup vehicle for camping and will be cooking on the donk I can squeeze about an extra hour into the day if needed so I can leave as the first vehicle of the first packet and then as the rest of the convoy leap frogs me I'll roll in as TEC of the last packet.... done that before..
going by some of the ground we'll be covering other than the long runs to and fro I dont think its going to be a major issue...
Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.
Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
TdiautoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)
If you've benefited from one or more of my posts please remember, your taxes paid for my skill sets, I'm just trying to make sure you get your monies worth.
If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.
ChatterBox
Good thinking, i found 80 to be a happy speed for the diesel and it would push to 90. Even had it at 100 on a few downhill slopessure as hell knew about it though. Damn they make some noise. Cant kill em though. My money is on Fozzy not to have a single mechanical issue during the trip.
ChatterBox
With everyone on big loads and campers I only planned on sitting on around 80-90 anyway. When we can.
It's tempting me to take the stage 1
CC
RoverLord
thanks but since Im going to be running or attempting to run WVO I expect to be at least doing in an electric pump, fuel filter, maybe an injector at $136 I'll have 4 spare on board) and possabley the injector pump...Originally Posted by Mick-Kelly
Good thinking, i found 80 to be a happy speed for the diesel and it would push to 90. Even had it at 100 on a few downhill slopes
I'll possabley have a spare injector pump flown ahead.
Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.
Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
TdiautoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)
If you've benefited from one or more of my posts please remember, your taxes paid for my skill sets, I'm just trying to make sure you get your monies worth.
If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.
RoverLord
didnt quite get as much done this weekend as I wanted but in order to fit the second spares retaining well I had to remove this
the recuperation tank for the emession control system for the left hand side tank (if you need one PM me for it, I'll also be pulling the RHS one)
so after snapping bolts drilling cutting, filing, more drilling riveting and screwing I wound up with this
I thought I had, but didnt, a spare wheel setup for the bonnet so I need to scrounge up that and with a little luck I'll have that fitted along with the new exhaust this week and I'll get the frame off of the back...
Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.
Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
TdiautoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)
If you've benefited from one or more of my posts please remember, your taxes paid for my skill sets, I'm just trying to make sure you get your monies worth.
If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.
We did some prep this weekend as well!
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Oh and Mrs JohnR said "If you push harder on the pedal on the right you might catch up to us"We cruised nicely on the way home today at 120kph fully loaded with the camper in tow
Cheers,
RoverLord
today saw the first half of the bonnet mounted spare wheel carrier fitted, If I wanted to I can now mount the spare. What I havent added is the rubber bumpers that keep the spare off of the bonnet... Just got to get some new rubbers for it and then fit that up....
If anyones got a lead on new rubber mounts that will do the trick, lay em on me...
Due to the setup of my spare wheel storage I am now limited to 7.50 R16 profile tyres
Of the rims that I bring 2 will be heavy duty rims and one will probabley be a split rim (unless I manage to get my hands on more split rims) so my rubber can double up to help out people on stock deefer rubber if needed...
I got the speed run in on saturday while on the way over to 68GS's place to start out on a rewire of his workshop... top speed sustained for more than 10 seconds , on the flat according to the GPS track log is.....
100 Kph...
most frequent cruising speed was 74 KPH (thats got a +/-1kph tolerance
Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.
Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
TdiautoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)
If you've benefited from one or more of my posts please remember, your taxes paid for my skill sets, I'm just trying to make sure you get your monies worth.
If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.
ChatterBox
Should be able to get the rubber buffers from just about any landy shop. Try FWD at Taringa. I need to track down four as well. Something else to get around to.
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