These are what I bought. They are autotecnica seats and utilise the original seat rails. ...
These are what I bought. They are autotecnica seats and utilise the original seat rails. ...
Driving along the other day and the drivers seat collapsed behind me. Not the nicest experience and when I pulled it off and checked it out underneath, it was very obvious that it had collapsed...
It takes a little practice but isn't that bad. I think the hardest part is cutting the tint to the correct size. I watched a lot of YouTube videos to get the technique down pat first.
Almost finished tinting. I left the front windows to show the comparison.
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Years ago when I first bought this patrol I gave the flares a touch up with a rattle can. Anyway, years of sunlight and weather eventually got to these and they turned chalky and aweful. Have had a...
No sorry, mine was changed to aftermarket years ago.
I had a check of the sds for both maf cleaner and contact cleaner. They both have completely different ingredients. But that's not to say that one does a better job than the other.
Safety data...
Gave the patrol some much needed tlc. Sprayed the underside with my own rust inhibitor mix. Fitted the roof rack and gave the body a clean and detail. Looking like a 25 year old new car...
If anyone...
Well the cheap fuel pump I purchased how ever long ago decided it couldn't put out more than 30 psi, even when I blocked the return line with pliers. This was disappointing as I replaced it after...
Have run the patrol for roughly 1000km give or take, including lots of maintain driving, so lots of low gear driving.
The other night I took it for a spin and ran it hard. The engine loved it and...
Cheers rossco. Took it for a spin and it does run like a dream. A lot smoother, engine temp runs cooler, oil pressure is higher despite running a lighter oil. Everything is good at this stage. Has...
Welsh plugs replaced and engine reinstalled and running. Didn't take as long to get in this time. Started it up and no more leaks. I'm so glad I did it properly and not half arsed. It turned out both...
You are correct, And I've decided to pull the motor out and fix it properly. Doing things half arsed will only leave me feeling unsatisfied and worried whether it will last or not.
Engine is finished. I forgot to mention that I've lapped the valves and installed new valve springs. I filled the engine with oil and primed the oil system. Worked up a sweat but was happy to see oil...
Some more progress...
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Patrol is temporarily off the road without an engine. Head gasket decided to leak from behind the number 6 cylinder. I didn't want to replace the head gasket again as the bottom end has so many kms...
Hi dirtydog, apologies for the late response. Been busy working metal into different shapes and came up with this...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUQmDddL_Fs&feature=share
It's a v4 four stroke...
Thanks mudski! Much appreciated. No the manual was pretty useless.
Doesn't seem to leach/run at all. It has dried to form a skin and water just beads off.
Long time no see and I thought I'd post an update picture as its been over a year!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/CF35F773-1BC8-42B1-AD73-C4CA20E98680.jpg
As you can clearly see,...
I wish I had been, but no. I started in October last year, apart from that I can't tell you how many hours. A lot!!
Uploaded a couple of vids where I'm using an electric drill to turn the crank, just to show the valves and rockers operating.
https://youtu.be/0UurLTLcTak
https://youtu.be/1HMdwk0OQKQ
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/03C83270-7A80-40DF-9F14-529CD2EE23CD.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/A77F0422-0A47-438C-B1C8-D4F780D62303.jpg
Cheers all. Appreciate it.
The v8 is roughly abouts 70cc. At this stage it will just sit on its base and look nice on the shelf. Haven't thought about using it in anything yet.
I asked about...
Making cams on the lathe and mill
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/A814CE59-06A8-4862-A646-BEE4AC7085B3.jpg...