So another small update. Just been doing little bits and bobs really. But then I guess they're the ones that take the most time.
I had ordered a load of bits for this weekend last Sunday, some have turned up, some haven't, bloody useless twunts
Anyway, first job was to change the high pressure pas hose.
Why? Well that blew off about 4 months ago when I was trying it lock to lock. So got a one piece hydraulic hose made to measure.
Job done and it didn't blow off
I was having a problem with my gauges working intermittently. Sometimes they did, sometimes they didn't.
Initial thoughts where earths. But checked and checked again and nothing.
Ended up being a loose fuse holder in fuse box. Bent the pins in a little and seems to have done the job.
As I said last week, I was going to tee the vac pump oil return into the turbo return.
Couldn't buy one, so had to make one
So remembered to bring my drill home from work this week to get the job done.
I really do need to build a bench in the garage instead of laying on the floor when welding.
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Next job was to make a gear stick.
So made it extend forwards so it would sit in the original position with the thoughts of using the original gator. But now it wont fit over :doh:
Guess I'll have to re-think that then. Also needs cutting down as it's too long at the mo.
And the interior is in various states of repair
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And the next job. New engine mounts.
The more time I have had to think about things, I realize some things could be done better, so now I'm going back on myself slightly.
But it's all for piece of mind more than anything else and would probably be fine as it is.
So what I have bought is a set of QT captive engine mounts, these are made for the original 200tdi or v8.
And as I'm on the same mounts I can utilize this.
I really didn't like the thought of an extra 200kg on the rubber bobbin mounts, they can split in two with the 200tdi never mind with the extra weight.
Although to be honest, for what they are they're a bloody fortune
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So seen as the 90 is on the back garden on the grass I needed somewhere solid to do it. I.e the patio
So it was at this point it moved under it's own steam for the first time
Still, it was only down the garden, can't wait to take it down the road. Just nice to know it actually moves now :lol:
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Tomorrows job is to start the exhaust. But as I said earlier, one of the deliveries that didn't turn up was some exhaust bits and turbo oil feed pipes.
Also need to look at the head lights as they seem to have gone bandy.
put side and dip beam on and all's good.
Put main beam on and only side lights stay on.
We'll see if I get around to it. Hopefully it's something simple.