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31st July 2014, 12:39 PM
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I'm not sure
TB42e to TD42t Conversion - Lots of pics!
Hey guys,
I've recently started a TD42t conversion so I thought I'd post up a progress/how to/question thread.
I'm trying to take as many photo's as possible along the way.
I found myself a cheap TD42t GQ silvertop with 220,000 on the clock. It has a DTS turbo kit and a straight out 3" exhaust.
The original motor in my 1996 GQ is a TB42e duel fuel (petrol/gas).
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I started out by stripping the electrics from the TB.
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Intake and airbox off, plus some more wiring.
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Once everything was unbolted it was time to lift the motor out.
We had a great deal of trouble trying to get the exhaust unbolted so we cut it off.
The top gearbox/bellhousing bolts were a pain to get out but thanks to a persistent brother and a few Bundies they came free.
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After a bit of a struggle, taking a spotlight off and letting the tyres down the motor was out.
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Once the motor was out we went about stripping the unnercesary petrol/gas parts from the engine bay. Things such as gas loom, charcoal canister, ULP breather line.
I also had fun crawling under the dash and removing the in cab dash wiring and pissing off the old, broken cruise control system at the same time.
Last edited by Chappy; 31st July 2014 at 01:22 PM.
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31st July 2014 12:39 PM
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31st July 2014, 01:06 PM
#2
I'm not sure
Update time!
I started by finally removing the rest of the TB exhaust.
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Followed by the gas line that runs along the chassis.
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I'm still struggling to get the last bolt out of the gas tank. I've moved onto other things for now.
Now the fun starts! A picture of the TD42t before dismantling.
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Intake and second battery tray.
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Radiator removed (you need to use the TD radiator as the inlets are on opposite sides).
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Continued below...
Last edited by Chappy; 31st July 2014 at 01:11 PM.
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31st July 2014, 01:22 PM
#3
I'm not sure
Chipping away at disconnecting the loom and bolt ons...
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I didn't get many photo's of removing the rest of the parts as it's not overly interesting.
Notable mentions from this stage:
- Thankfully I could disconnect the exhaust just after the dump pipe so I didn't have to worry about disconnecting at the turbo
- The bellhousing bolts were once again a right pain in the gluteus to remove. Easier to get to than on the TB though as it didn't have as much **** in the way.
- The bellhousing took quite a bit of praising to get it to detach from the engine. Lots of vertical force and a jimmy bar helped.
A convenient hole made getting the left hand engine mount out easy.
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Getting ready to be lifted out.
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Always needs more WD40..
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And lift!
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Here it is in all it's glory!
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Next step is to slap in my new Exedy Tuff clutch and rear main seal. After that the real fun begins!
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31st July 2014, 01:23 PM
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Patrol God
good info there for the members like snicko that want a td42 lol
2003 gu3 td42tdi sold 😞 bloody gvm towing crap. Bt50 3500kg gvm.
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31st July 2014, 01:30 PM
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Moderator
Jonathan will be checking this out too for sure as he is just about to do this this next week or so.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
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Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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31st July 2014, 01:45 PM
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I'm not sure
I've done a little bit more since those last pictures. I'll update when I'm at home.
I'm at the point now where I decide if I want to use the TD loom or modify my TB loom.. We pulled out the TD loom last night. It's a big messy job.
Does anyone have any advice as to which way I should go?
Cheers.
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31st July 2014, 02:32 PM
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Legendary
Nice work !! Stay with the TD coz the tb one is chopped to suit the lpg and it should be just a quick plug and play. After you inspect it from breaks it would be a good idea to go over it all with electrical tape to help protect it
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1st August 2014, 03:40 PM
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I'm not sure
I've made the decision to go with the TD loom. It's a big job, especially pulling apart the dash but it's pretty easy work that I can do of a night time.
I think I'd regret not doing it the correct way once it's all back together. The TB electrical system has always given me dramas so I don't need any of those rearing their ugly heads again down the road!
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1st August 2014, 04:13 PM
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The loom will interest me as I have the front part of the loom for the engine bay and dash then the rest is cut....?
I will need to sit down when I get my car back home to figure out whats what on mine
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1st August 2014, 05:21 PM
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I'm not sure
Originally Posted by
Bloodyaussie
The loom will interest me as I have the front part of the loom for the engine bay and dash then the rest is cut....?
I will need to sit down when I get my car back home to figure out whats what on mine
I cut the donor loom just behind the front seats. It unplugs under the passenger seat but then another branch continues along both sides of the car under the carpet. I'll replace mine from that point forward. I'll just wire it in. I figure it should all be the same.
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