Outer Limits 4x4 Board

I've asked this on the Patrol 4x4 forum as well but thought I would mention it here in case some don't get over there to see it.

Okay just before I launch into the TD42 engine conversion I was planning, I want to make sure that I can't get this thing back on the road easily and economically so I ...

Bowie wrote:I know its not very constructive but as if anyone is going to check. That particular body shape comes out with that setup so i'd just do it and don't worry about the bacon.

Lol, thanks Bowie. I think I've got it sorted now anyway. No mod plate required apparently

Apologies if this topic has already been covered elsewhere but I urgently need some advice regarding this conversion.

I'm just about to start on this and have been speaking with my mechanic who has thrown doubts that I can legally put a 1989 TD4.2 motor into a 1999 GU TD2.8 car without undergoing ...

A clutch can last a long time or a short time depending on how's it's used and abused. I read that you said your old man doesn't ride the clutch etc so it should last longer than 95,000 kms but if it is showing signs of wear and if the box is already out it wouldn't hurt to invest in a new clutch ...

Have you checked the engine number of the motor you put into the new body to confirm it's the one you had in your old girl

I am thinking of pulling my efi 3.5 out of my rangie and putting a p76 in what are peoples views on this engine would I be gaining much power and what parts can I use of my 3.5 im running a zf with high tough axles in the rear thanks for any feedback

Plenty of thread on it in the archives if you ...

Ok.........

So after a new master cylinder being fitted, full brake system flush and the removal of the ABS fuse, The brakes are no different at all. The Pedal will come up after giving it a good pump before you want to slow the cars down.

Would it be worth removing the ABS system completley and ...

I'd rather drive the 80 without ABS. I'ts more dangerous than safe off road. My 80 gave me shits trying to stop out on the tracks when in high range. I know the ABS turns off when in low but I wanted it off in high too. :bad-words:

Mate I know what you mean .. ABS combined with a lifted 80 on ...

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You aren't looking at my avatar are you? That's an 80 series.

But seriously, even though I love my fzj80, and have had a 1hz 80, I would never by a td 80. That is unless it cost 1000 dollars and already had a blown motor.

OMG I need to get my eyesight checked .. guilty as charged officer ...

The brakes won't be much different in operation with or without the ABS sensors (aside from the obvious ability to lock them up). Assuming that the brakes worked fine before the lift, it sounds to me like your problem is a lot to do with the brake proportioning system. I know you said you used the ...

Mate you need to change the title of your thread .. you can't call a 16 year old car with unknown kilometres (although you said it's had a hard life in your post) and history on it a LEMON. And anyway the items you list are basic maintenance aside form the whirring which you caused by lifting and ...

Mate you need to change the title of your thread .. you can't call a 16 year old car with unknown kilometres (although you said it's had a hard life in your post) and history on it a LEMON. And anyway the items you list are basic maintenance aside form the whirring which you caused by lifting and ...

Mazda E2200 maybe? Or something similar?

Only asking because I picked up one this evening that needs a bit of work, nothing huge, just a tidy up and wanted to know if there were other donor cars/brands etc around.

What say you Korean Kar Kings

I'm not too sure. As far as I can work out my 1993 has one O2 Sensor before the Cat, and that is all. I was looking to get a new exhaust, but the ones I have seen do not have cats. Does anyone know why or am I missing something? I thought all cars post 1986 or what ever it was had to have cats ...

hey guys looking at doing a convsersion in my 80 just wondering how much would l for selling my current engine tranny and transfer case

my car has 285000 kms

thanks

Mate, I'll swap you a complete VNSS with a good 304EFI and Auto (has some front damage) for your 1HDT and auto if you like. Will ...

Hey Guys,
I tapped a stump in my 80 and now my passenger side chassis rail is bout a inch or 2 towards the rear of the car. Anyone know anyone with a chassis rig or anyone recomended in S.E Vic???

Thanks

Alex

1 or 2 inches bent .... and only tapped the stump???

Most panel beaters have the ...

heathgu wrote:

Hey Heath

Is this the motor that I heard might have cost the original owner something like $50K to build?

Cheers

One day you silly rover fools will see the light.

I no longer have any oil stains on my driveway and can safetly run 31s with 6 inches of lift!!!

ya got that deadly steerin shimmy/wobbles? that nissans have??

unfortunately yes :cry:

i also have no ride comfort, and a severe lack of front ...

Gday.
Try taking the wire off temp sender and see if guage still goes up with key on.If it doesnt go up it should be the temp sender.If it still goes up with wire off it may be wire to sender unit is earthing out or guage is shagged.
Hope that helps

Hey Auscruzer, thanks for the reply you were ...

Hi all. Had a very concerning experience driving back from Brisvegas to the Sunny Coast last night in my TD 80 Series. Cruising along and doing my usual scan of the instruments when I noticed the engine temp guage sitting right on the red :shock: . Pulled over, check for anything obvious .. nothing ...

T_Diesel wrote:What's the price like on the McNamara lockers?

3 Sheckels and 2 Barnsey

that maybe but bogged but this is only one so far that isnt rumors and conjector
it was released in abu dhabi on monday night and after reading the article

what we have feared for a long time has been confirmed ifs & irs :cry: :bad-words:
well looks my gq just went up in price

cheers

Yeah it ...

A mate of mine purchased a 1990 or 91 Import Terrano turbo diesel last week and noticed on the 300 kms drive home that when he was cruising at highway speeds the moment he touched the accelerator pedal the auto would kick back to 2nd and scream the little diesel's head off.

Normally I would suspect ...

This same question has been posted by the same person in the Rover, Nissan and now Gen Tech areas. Can I hear the bus warming up?

i have searched and i have found paul from Kustom cages doesnt do it anymore as he is starting a new business

:shock: bugger. What's the new business??

You can try Marty at Image body works for the ute conversion .. he's done most of the ones around the Coast here and is at Bli Bli. Call him on ...

Less talkie talkie and more pics please

OK, there seems to be a bit of confusion as to whats what in the world of 80 series.

The DX (base model) is a barn door diesel non turbo model. It was the pov pack with vinyl interior, no electics, no flares, fixed rear windows, no 3rd row seating, split rims, no tacho and even no bonnet struts ...

Except for the rear, the length is different at the rear member (towbars are not interchangeable) and the engine mounts vary depending on what engine was in it. There are about 25 chassis's listed for GU according to Nissan. The front can vary depending on the radiator fitted also.
The chassis ...

RIZZO wrote:said 5th gear shit itself, "apparently nissan fixed this problem in 01 or 02 i was told"

Right .. was that at the same time they fixed the ZD30 hand grenading issue?

hiya same here new ,owner thinkn of shift from toyota hiluxs to this ?
is the auto box in a 87 rangie tuff? how hard is it to repair shifter dramas losing reverse? do they make manuals?.are they diff locks std,?

Gives new meaning to the phrase "I can't understand the youth of today" :roll: