rd28 to td42 conversion gq

[97_gq_lwb]

I am in the process of fitting a td42 to what was previously an rd28 turbo.
Will post up any info on wiring and other things that i had to change as i go along.
Will be fitting a turbo as well at a later date so modifying the sump for an oil return whilst the engine is out.
I have to thank western clutch service http://sydney.citysearch.com.au/E/V/SYDNE/0012/13/41/
For advice and exceptional service .
I was supplied an exedy heavy duty clutch and they machined the flywheel and welded the clutch fork and resurfaced the throwout bearing holder for $500.

Ok so far i have changed the clutch line and slave cylinder master was the same size so i left it in.
Brake booster vacuum lines and chambers removed and td42 setup installed.
The fuel filter bracket etc has been swapped from the td42 though i think i will keep the rd28 filter where it is rather then fit the td42 fuel lines and filter.
The idle cable for the rd28 is connected to the fuel pump wich will need changing it is also in a spot that has a bracket attached for the fuel lines off the td42 so i pulled out the original idle cable and swapped in the blanking plate off the td42 where it goes through the firewall.
The cable from the td42 connects to the throttle pedal inside the car you will need the bracket that holds the outer cable as well and two screws all fitted up now working fine.

[YNOT]

I'm looking forward to seeing this, if you could post a heap of photos as you go that would be even better.

Tony

[97_gq_lwb]

Changed the power steering pump over two 14mm bolts in top of the steering box for the lines and swapped the lot over .
The aircon pump is different wich is a damn shame looks like i'll have to swap a few lines and the pump and have it regassed.
Still trying to figure out the best way to do the engine mount on the drivers side.

[YNOT]

There are 6 threaded holes on the drivers side of the engine block, if you make a suitable thickness steel plate that covers all 6 holes you can bolt your engine mount to the plate where it needs to be - easier than relocating the mount on the chassis. Additionally to that, if you put in a bit more planning to that steel plate and extend it down a bit further to beside the sump, you can mount a second A/C compressor to it to use as an air compressor. Check this thread for more info and photo's of the compressor mount idea; http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...air-compressor

Tony

[97_gq_lwb]

Thanks will look into it.
Changed the yokes over on the diffs today the first one on the donor car was a pain got a mates 3/4 drive rattle gun on the job it took a good 2 minutes before it loosened up. the others come undone easy.
Hoping to have the box in tomorrow if all goes well.
I was surprised at the size difference in the uni's.
Also it looks like the rear yoke off the rd28 diffs might be the same as the front one on the td42 .

[97_gq_lwb]

Made the engine mount today cut the old mount off and tig welded it to a flat piece of steel using the extra bolt holes and two of the old holes and cleaned up a bit what a mess.

[YNOT]

Photo's please.

Tony

[97_gq_lwb]

Photo's please.

Tony

Will take a few tomorrow funny thing was the steel i used was a trailer hitch handbrake holder two holes lined up just had to fill two and drill two more in the right place.

[97_gq_lwb]

[97_gq_lwb]

Got the gearbox in place what a mission on my own using a trolley jack.
The rest should be pretty easy will have another go at it when it cools down a bit.