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Yes. Only meant to show why the whole assembly could move as a result of a lift. I think if we actually took some measurements of an actual defender and examined the geometry the sideways movement would be very minor resulting from a lift.Quote:
Originally Posted by andrew e
Today:
Had the ECU replaced with a flashable unit which was already chipped. Still had to replace the accelerator type in the software. Thanks to the AULROians for their help in this.
There is a marked noticable increase in power. We took the car for a bit of a run this afternoon and all is good with the ECU.
Also found a dud air flow sensor which we replaced with a spare.
We did a lot of work on painting and the canopy. No pics today. I have just taken some but they didn't come out well in the dark.
We just removed the rear tray for final welding and painting. Andrew is still working on it presently.
Erich
Since this thread started i've watched it closer than any other. You guys are amazing. The thought and care that has gone in to the vehicle is beyond what any PTY manufacturer would even go near. Congratulations to you all.
Cheers
Rob
It is like a drug - what!!!! no pics i need my daily fix :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Bundalene
Just joking but looking unreal Erich and Andy
Thanks Rob for your kind words.
We try to make any repairs or modifications to last, especially knowing the abuse the car will get - by abuse I mean the rough roads and tracks in the Gapuwiyak area. There are no sealed roads for 215kms to Gove, other than about around 5kms of the town center.
A trip into Darwin means 400+ kms of rough corrugated road with heaps of surprises in the form of creek crossings and washouts.
Then there is the wet season ....when roads cease to exist (and the barra start to bite. ):D The closest good fishing spot is about 40 minutes away in good conditions.
Typical pic of the Gove Road in January
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9189/gove1212.jpg
Erich
I'm heading up that way for a 50th boys week away next year, just for the Barra and then over to Mareeba for some pig chasing and if we can extend maybe a trip further Nth. My Cousins reckons we might be able to do this in a couple of Tojos that are on his place. will be an ineresting excursion.
Rob
Sounds like fun Rob.
What time of the year are you heading up there?
Just following on the above posts on why we have spent so much effort on this vehicle.
These comments were made by a truck driver who had just fixed yet another flat tyre. He was driving into Nhulunbuy from Katherine - there is supposed to be a weight limit on the road, but, nevertheless many trucks do the trip.
Quote....
"The road here is horrendous. To drive 400 kilometres can take anywhere up to ten hours.
"Since this new Government has been in... they're not giving any attention on roads, there's just no money being spent on roads.
There are enough people who use the road to warrant more money being spent on it.
"There would be 40 communities off this road between here and Nhulunbuy.
"They're just wrecking their vehicles by running over these roads."
Erich and Andrew,
I've really been interested (as obviously have a heap of others) - following your project and you have earned our admiration for the time/effort and workmanship you have put into it.
You obviously have confidence in the TD5, which, I think I may have been more cautious about, particularly for continuous use in remote locations (but then again - maybe I'm just too conservative :o).
You referred to installing a flashable replacment ECU - will you be providing details of this fitment in future posts?
Well done and thankyou.... regards - Laurie :)
The ECU which came with the 130 - an 01 model was not flashable. We traded with a friend for a later unit out of a post 2003 Defender, which is the flashable type.Quote:
Originally Posted by 87County
As for the ECU installation, 3 screws and 2 plugs. This was already set up with generic injector codes and a Bell tune or map, so there was little required changing. A friend used his knowledge, Nanacom and PC to interegate the ECU and all that was requires was to change the accellerator type from the later ones to the earlier ones. What more can I say - the whole process takes minutes.
As for the TD5 in remore areas, I think this is the best motor (other than the 4BD1) which Land Rover have put into their 110's / 130's (I don't have any experience with the PUMA).
Sharon has been driving her TD5 Defender for about 5 years now in East Arnhem Land and has had few issues, other than things like brakes and wheel bearings, which both get a real hammering. Do the services / maintenance and keep the coolant correct and they are very reliable.
Erich