V8 conversion

[dannyboy77]

vince is that engine crane on 250KG hole? i didnt know you could lift the whole lot on that i thought it would be too heavy!? bugger

BTW my engine bay was messier! bala mud is like cement!

[hiroler]

think the most of that was from Avalanch weekend that was a bit muddy perhaps a few coats of welsh mud to add to the mix!! danny how you getting on with yours?

Vince do i need to start ordering the bits needed?? fan etc

[dannyboy77]

OK just sorted out the tap and dye on the gear box the middle lower screw thats missing from the lexus box and sorted out the speed sensor hole for the sensor and securing the rotory speed sensor on the shaft. as seen put on new new exhaust manifolds. just making sure all is sorted for when i put in all back in at the weekend. tacking the mounts together tonight and then drop it all in over the weekend and should all be welded in by this monday! then can do the wiring and stuff got to sort out the fuel tank in the mean time. as not having done it before we are a bit blind and looking on sites and sking questions from other people who have done it so taking a bit longer. have been waiting for bits though from america and the postal stike didnt help but that is no excuse! below is the details for the oil fitler reloc kit that i got that vince told me to get if he hasnt already given you the details


TRD-1113 OIL FILTER RELOC KIT 1 US Postal: 7-21 bus. days
http://www.summitracing.com

[hiroler]

the engine I have is from a Celcior and vince thinks the oil filter location is different to the LS400 so might not need to get the relocation kit. suppose its a case of wait until a test fit to see if its needed or not.

[BUSHWHACKER]

vince is that engine crane on 250KG hole?

Yes, the hoist lifted the whole lot no problem.


All clean and ready for re-assembly...


I even unearthed the front diff!

[hiroler]

###### hell how did you do that!?? it like a different car!! i did not know my torsion bars were white i always thought they were red.

[gwh200]

Blimey ross !!!
That's it. Next Wales trip I'm inspecting it and if it's dirty..... I'm telling vince.

[BUSHWHACKER]

###### hell how did you do that!?? it like a different car!! i did not know my torsion bars were white i always thought they were red.

Yep, white. I didn't scrub any paint off them, honest.

Did you know that the earth strap fron the driver's side battery to the inner wing was broken? Looks like you've only been using the other battery on it's own for a while.

Washed the rad today, took half an hour of constant blasting from the hosepipe to clear the mud from the fins. Surprised the truck didn't overheat!
Looks in good condition otherwise, but I will give it a paint before fitting.

[tintin]

Hats off to you Vince, you always do a lovely job, even if its just cleaning up!!


Al

[hiroler]

that earth strap broke when i did not have a clamp on the battery forgot all about it until the other day. did not dawn on me it would not be using the battery without it connected!!

so what did you use to get it clean just a jet wash or some chemical cleaner??

[BUSHWHACKER]

Hats off to you Vince, you always do a lovely job, even if its just cleaning up!! Al

Thanks Al.

that earth strap broke when i did not have a clamp on the battery forgot all about it until the other day. did not dawn on me it would not be using the battery without it connected!!

so what did you use to get it clean just a jet wash or some chemical cleaner??

Just hot water with Fairy liquid for most of it using a scrubbing brush, then paint thinners for the oily bits. Then a good blast with an air line followed by a wipe down with a clean rag.

By the way, I drained about 8 litres of diesel out of the tank, a full petrol can full plus a bit more.

[blackpoolsparks]

How come you unearthed the front diff?

[BUSHWHACKER]

How come you unearthed the front diff?

You really don't think before you post do you!

[Apache]

Tell you what Vince, you dont half earn your money! Still cant believe £2k all in! That's an absolute steal!

[steve s]

just fairy liquid and hot water.ill try that on mine thanks for the tip