Lexurf IX......

[DMAudio]

The attention to detail Vince puts into these is incredible....if I ever feel the need to view some Surf p0rn, a quick browse through these threads works a treat

DM

[BUSHWHACKER]

Thanks.

Just wait 'till you see what the engine looks like now!

[Kwakka666]

[andy_enuff]

Are you still going to add the supercharger?

[Kwakka666]

Afraid it's not happening this time round.
There's a few mods I want to do and a supercharger is V high on the list, so long as money holds out.

As it is, we'll run it round for 6 months to a year whilst saving (If thats Possible) and then seriously have a look at the options then.

Trouble is I'm a complete spanner when it comes to engines, and would like to really pass the work onto Vince again...












... so!... Hows your schedule bud? booking a year ahead yet?

[BUSHWHACKER]

OK, time for an update.
Lost my MoJo for a while and had to re-fab a lot of stuff just because I wanted to give the conversion a factory look. (apart from the added bling of course)

Anyhoo, re-mounted the engine/gearbox so I could get the cooling fan on the engine side of the radiator, which allowed the A/C to be reinstalled.
I was even able to use the original 3.0 fan shroud, should help with cooling now there's a lot more hardware in front of the rad........


All cleaned, refurbished, polished and/or painted of course.

Decided to colour code the engine cover to act as a rain shield if needed.
There was a cut-out already there at the back which came in handy to nestle the fuel pressure regulator in there......





Binned the purple accents in favour of the anodised red look, as it's difficult to find the accessories I needed in purple.



Just got to get the fecker to run now.....



There's a number of other bits and pieces I've fabbed up, cleaned, polished and/or painted, but I'll let the owner discover them when he gets it back.

[Wolfracer]

Air con you say? Time for a retro fit methinks.
eta lovely tyres aswell... let us know how many miles you get out of them. They look very 'open'

[BUSHWHACKER]

Air con you say? Time for a retro fit methinks.
eta lovely tyres aswell... let us know how many miles you get out of them. They look very 'open'

Make sure you get the A/C gubbins from a 3.0.

[Kwakka666]

Jesus H Christ! That looks incredible!

You've done a million and one jobs on that.. Twice. was going to ask whether the bonnet vents would cause problems in the rain and you've already got it sorted!

It isn't said enough..
BUSHWHACKER YOU'RE A FREAKIN LEDGEND!

[BUSHWHACKER]

Thanks, but don't you mean leg-end?

Do you want that nudgebar put back on, or would you like your spots mounted on the bumper, one next to each headlight where the blanked off sections of the grille are?


Forgot to mention, the grille is colour coded too!

[Bayside]

On the aircon side I didnt think it would fit or is the length of the VVTI engine shorter in some way than the earlier 1UZ?

Only asking as the Mrs wants me to put the AC back in mine but was working on the basis that it would be too tight a squeeze to get the condensor back in. Ill have to wait until mine is in before making some measurements and hold off removing the compressor from the engine whilst on the stand.

[BUSHWHACKER]

The engine is the same size as the earlier versions.

I've used a standard 3.0 diesel rad and condenser in their original positions.
I had to 'massage' the bulkhead a little behind the passenger side valve cover and I've sat the engine as low as possible. There's only 15-20mm clearance between the sump and the relay rod!

Re: A/C wiring, just extend the compressor wires to reach the other side of the engine compartment.
Re: A/C plumbing, most of it will be bespoke.

[Bayside]

I thought it might be the case just not seen it done before.

Very nice work dude.

[BUSHWHACKER]

Thanks, but don't you mean leg-end?

Do you want that nudgebar put back on, or would you like your spots mounted on the bumper, one next to each headlight where the blanked off sections of the grille are?


Forgot to mention, the grille is colour coded too!

Also, what about that full set of window deflectors, do you want those fitted too?

p.s. You now have four reverse lights.

[yoshie]

Very smart and you have certainly achieved the factory look you were going for.

That will be one very nice toy to own.