All good, Timbar came round so hd a look at his, low mount just bolts onto the front of the bar using those 4 bolt holes.Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
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All good, Timbar came round so hd a look at his, low mount just bolts onto the front of the bar using those 4 bolt holes.Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
Ordered the kits for the highmount rebuild.
With the help of Dazz aka mr winch man he has convinced me to get some added goodies so this will be one nifty little winch once done!!!
Sorted out the recovery points and wired the satphone dock to battery myself after I specifically told the auto elec to do this but he wired to the hazards and blew the pcb...
New km2
High mount rebuild install and fairlead, rope and controller
Rear quarter cut and front guard chop
Front mud flaps
Rear bar
Upgrade turbo and pump, 3" elbow to inlet manifold
Need rear slide windows
Rossco selling me his arb compressor when he gets his air locker
New airbox
Indicators on new bar
New water bottle
Mesh on roof rack
New flares
Door hinges
Put a half decent stereo and speaker system in...lol
Run mandrel bends on aux tank main filler... Winnie, you need to do this too after simmo experience.
got a bit of work ahead of you mate.
I'm committed mate...Quote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
Albright solenoids turned up today.
Bracing kit for highmount turned up...
Very nice. :)
I'm contemplating putting a scoop on and even possibly throwing a few washers on the back of the bonnet hinge to help out.
Taking the thermo out and a giant ic in front has only "slightly" changed water temps. Nothing to be overly concerned about but still a concern for me.
I know I know, I need to get a proper gauge but I did notice towing the camper on the weekend the needle got to half way, even whisker over on those long hills to gisborne which is still ok in operating temps but the usual paranoid AB sets it in. Never had that pre ic towing.
Summer concerns me...
Will a scoop and raising the rear bonnet help?
Any other ideas?
Car is fine without towing, just want to make sure I can have it sorted for the next touring adventure towing the camper up north, etc...
Any suggestions appreciated!!!
Trade up to a GU. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by AB
Half way is nothing, you still have to put a highmount in front too. That made my water temp rise slightly on the long hillsQuote:
Originally Posted by AB
I know, just the usual paranoid AB setting in...Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy
You mean trade down old mate...lolQuote:
Originally Posted by DX grunt
My self imposed infraction will be to 'go kiss another Tojo badge' -no pics. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by AB
You still need to walk into the Toyota dealership and "do your thing"....remember?....hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by DX grunt
Remember what? PML.Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
I'd forgotten, but obviously you haven't !!! haHA
All good Grunter, I've got that pic at the ready.... Just say the word mate and it'll be up in two shakes of a cats whiskerQuote:
Originally Posted by DX grunt
Just thinking the cheap stuff first, are all the rubbers around the engine bay in place properly? Like the ones around the radiator and on the sides inbetween the body and chassis, they make a difference to the airflow into the engine bay also.
You're onto it and yes that's all fine but....I did have to move the condenser back 10mm to fit the ic in so from 20mm ish to 10mmQuote:
Originally Posted by Crate
I wouldn't stress too much at this stage, just keep monitoring it and see how it goes as the weather gets a little hotter then assess it then. You could upgrade radiator if needed. Others might have more insight, but not sure if a scoop would do too much to coolant temp. . . .
I can't loose that $100 bet with my brother though Rossco...lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Rossco
So spend $300 to fix the problem! HahaQuote:
Originally Posted by AB
As long as I win that's all that matters!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
So basically you're putting a dollar value on your pride... haha
Forgot to mention that I now have full confidence in my ic installation!!!
Got caught in a medium sized watery dog poo hole for a considerable amount of time and it all held together with no contamination into the engine thank god!!!
Safe to say I was nervous as this was a true test on my installation but happy days!
Hate to rain on your parade AB, but the intercooler is pressurized, so nothing would get in even if it wasn't sealed very well..
Understand mate but strange things can happen to me so I was happy nevertheless...lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Crate
Ha ha! Yeah can't let Markie win on principal!! You'll just have to spin a bit of bull s#!t if he asks about all yhe mods!! Ha haQuote:
Originally Posted by AB
Seriously tho, I reckon it should be right. :)
Everything for the highmount has now turned up bar the 6hp motor.
Can't wait to get this running!!!
Thanks to Darren directing me to Amazon their prices are cheap for the rebuild kits and motor.
Did it need a new motor or are you putting a bigger one on it? What is the motor worth?
After seeing Gary's high mount on the weekend I'd be tempted to buy one if I stumbled on a cheap one
Do you know what thermostat you are running?
Haven't checked the old motor, being sitting in shed for many years but probably still ok. Just keen on the 6hp. Ill have to get back to you on price, can't remember...do an amazon search if you can be bothered.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
I replaced it a few years back with the same temp opening as original. Are they 76.5??? I can't remember...Quote:
Originally Posted by nissannewby
You have to look at the length as well as it needs to block the bypass port when the thermostat is fully opened. Otherwise flow can partially flow back through the engine and not allowing full flow through the radiator.Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
Go the 6hp, that's what i have on mine and you saw it pushing all that muck in the boghole!Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
Ill get out this weekend and let you know, thanks mate!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by nissannewby
Go the 6hp....you were mr plow in that nasty hole!Quote:
Originally Posted by Crate
Motor turned up, everything is ready to go!
Would like to get rope on this winch when money permits rather then cable too.
Where's the best place to source this?
Places who deal with lifting gear. Bullivants, barry evans, nobles etc. And just buy it by the meter.Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
Rossco got his front air locker which of course cane with the compressor that he already has so snuck in and snagged a deal with old mate.
Finally got a compressor so don't need to bug you lot to air up...lol
Slowly chipping away at this list!!!
I'm running out of room under the hood and cannot see AB immediate spot for this compressor without relocating things.
I guess the next sensible thing would be under the seat.
Not that I want to do this but has anyone mounted theirs in the rear?
I'm guessing the longer wires will result in less air flow but just curious if anyone has done this and feedback?