TB42e to TD42t Conversion - Lots of pics!

[Chappy]

Time for an update.

Had a few days break as I've been busy but now I've hopped back into it.

Replacing rear main seal
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New Exedy HD Tuff Clutch
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As I have a complete diesel loom, I made the decision to swap out my EFI loom for the diesel to save me trouble in the long run. It's a big job but hopefully it's worth it.

I started by removing the dash (annoying to do by yourself)
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The two instrument clusters
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Tomorrow I should hopefully have the EFI loom out and the diesel in! Then it's just a matter of putting the motor in and wiring it up.

I'll keep the thread updated.

[krbrooking]

Really good thread mate, looks like a fun job.

[Drewboyaus]

Indeed! Great thread.....can I ask what you expect it to cost once you're all finished?

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[Chappy]

Indeed! Great thread.....can I ask what you expect it to cost once you're all finished?

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Thanks guys..
I'd estimate with everything; Engine (with turbo kit + exhaust), clutch, rear main seal, diesel return line (broke somehow), oils, filters and other fluids it would be around $5000.

Thankfully I was able to source the loom, diesel lines, diesel tank etc from the donor car.

[Dales300exc]

Thats a bargain. Looks the goods mate.

[Bloodyaussie]

The loom I scored the other day is a straight plug and play set up with my existing loom.... happy days.

[Bloodyaussie]

I spoke to my contact and when I mentioned the trouble you were having and asked if he had another series 2 loom he said "Good luck" and said sell him yours.... to which I told him "Not bloody likely "

A few of the boys will be over my place on Saturday so pop around and have a look at my loom and see what the go is.. maybe bring your one along if you have not started fitting it.

[Chappy]

Update!

Slowly progressing.

I've had a few frustrating set backs. The gas tank did not want to come out so brute force was used. I ended up attaching a snatch strap to it and getting another GQ to pull it out. Worked like a charm.

The clutch release fork was another annoying set back. After a few days of agony I realized I had been going about it the wrong way. It's finally in though.

After making the decision to swap the looms, I stripped the interior only to realize it wasn't going to work as the diesel loom I have is a Series 1, whilst mine is a series 2. I would have sacraficed a bit of functionality so I've gone back to the original plan of adapting the petrol loom.

Diesel Loom
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A better time than ever to give the interior a good sort out
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Power steering lines swapped over
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Mmmmm greasy
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Clutch release fork sorted
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Gas tank finally out (didn't get any pics of the snatch strap, was a bit too intoxicated to remember)
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Keen to put this baby in
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A depressing sight
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If all goes to plan the motor should be in tomorrow. I have a few days off so who knows, maybe she will even start!

[Family4x4]

Great thread good luck with it today!

[Family4x4]

Have you dropped it in yet?