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the short version is - While doing the ATF pipes I've found some other issues with the truck:
1 - the sump is very, very rusty
2 - there's a major oil leak at the back of the engine...can't see if it's head or torque converter, but the oil is leaking down the joint to the gearbox/engine.
3 - I've had some noises from the gearbox that I think may be torque converter since I got it, figured I'd wait till it went bang but won't be worth the effort to repair as I'd be removing it to convert anyway.
4 - the rear heater pipes are also ruined, I have some in the gargage as it happens, but it may not be worth it.
@Sy - I need some less rustly wishbones LOL
So, something I've been talking to Ady about (off the forum) is replacing the whole drive train (including the transfer box) with a pair of electric motors and all the gubbins to go with them...that would allow me to through away all the knackered bits (body and chassis are pretty good) ...
I don't have the cash right now, just thought I'd see what people thought...
I had originally intended to do it to a Celica and keep the Surf for fun weekends, that just may not be viable.
Thoughts chaps?
1 - the sump is very, very rusty
2 - there's a major oil leak at the back of the engine...can't see if it's head or torque converter, but the oil is leaking down the joint to the gearbox/engine.
3 - I've had some noises from the gearbox that I think may be torque converter since I got it, figured I'd wait till it went bang but won't be worth the effort to repair as I'd be removing it to convert anyway.
4 - the rear heater pipes are also ruined, I have some in the gargage as it happens, but it may not be worth it.
@Sy - I need some less rustly wishbones LOL
So, something I've been talking to Ady about (off the forum) is replacing the whole drive train (including the transfer box) with a pair of electric motors and all the gubbins to go with them...that would allow me to through away all the knackered bits (body and chassis are pretty good) ...
I don't have the cash right now, just thought I'd see what people thought...
I had originally intended to do it to a Celica and keep the Surf for fun weekends, that just may not be viable.
Thoughts chaps?
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