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by ISUZUROVER
Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:27 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Need more POWER from a 1997 S1 tdi 5 speed Disco
Replies: 9
Views: 3077

Re: Need more POWER from a 1997 S1 tdi 5 speed Disco

You can get more power without spending any money.

First though you need to install an EGT guage. Many of us have fitted these:
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

With the EGT installed, and a big hill, you can tune the pump ...
by ISUZUROVER
Fri Feb 24, 2012 1:54 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: cummins 6bt to a patrol 5 speed manual box
Replies: 12
Views: 1391

Re: cummins 6bt to a patrol 5 speed manual box

6.5 rangie wrote:
ISUZUROVER wrote:
6.5 rangie wrote:How about an Isuzu 6bd1T or 6bG1t?
One of these and an isuzu 6 speed :twisted:
With a divorved t-case.
LT230T :)
The MQ case is already divorced AFAIK??? GQ or GU can also be divorced???
by ISUZUROVER
Fri Feb 24, 2012 1:52 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Recommend an Exhaust shop in Perth
Replies: 4
Views: 610

Re: Recommend an Exhaust shop in Perth

perko88 wrote:Booked in with hans, great price and nice bloke. Thanks for the info
No worries - happy to help.
by ISUZUROVER
Wed Feb 22, 2012 3:55 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: cummins 6bt to a patrol 5 speed manual box
Replies: 12
Views: 1391

Re: cummins 6bt to a patrol 5 speed manual box

6.5 rangie wrote:How about an Isuzu 6bd1T or 6bG1t?
One of these and an isuzu 6 speed :twisted:
With a divorved t-case.
by ISUZUROVER
Wed Feb 22, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Recommend an Exhaust shop in Perth
Replies: 4
Views: 610

Re: Recommend an Exhaust shop in Perth

Hans-On-Exhausts - Albany Highway Kenwick.

Hans does good work. Made me a 3" mandrel exhaust and custom dump pipe for a good price.

He only accepts cash payment.
by ISUZUROVER
Wed Jan 25, 2012 4:15 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: radius arm vs 3link
Replies: 135
Views: 8656

Re: radius arm vs 3link

Well set up RA suspension will give good manners on and off road. Have a look at the Disco 2 which has RA + Panhard front and RA +Watts link rear.

HOWEVER - RAs really limit wheel travel offroad a LOT. This is because of binding at the axle end when the axle tries to rotate relative to the RAs ...
by ISUZUROVER
Wed Jan 25, 2012 1:57 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Reviving black plastic bumpers??
Replies: 13
Views: 2112

Re: Reviving black plastic bumpers??

ISUZUROVER wrote:VHT vinyl dye.

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This stuff works REALLY well, and unlike most other options mentioned, lasts a long time and is easy to apply.

I used it on all the external plastics on the landie and it has lasted years in the sun.
by ISUZUROVER
Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:21 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: To super charge or not to super charge.
Replies: 18
Views: 2330

Re: To super charge or not to super charge.

There are a few around. (including a couple of threads on here)

However don't think it will cost you less than an engine conversion.
by ISUZUROVER
Mon Jan 23, 2012 5:05 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Things to look for in a series 1 Disco
Replies: 11
Views: 8110

Re: Things to look for in a series 1 Disco

Slipped liners on a 3.9V8.

But apart from a few small differences they are basically a funny (/nicer) looking rangie.
by ISUZUROVER
Mon Jan 23, 2012 1:14 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Reviving black plastic bumpers??
Replies: 13
Views: 2112

Re: Reviving black plastic bumpers??

VHT vinyl dye.

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by ISUZUROVER
Fri Jan 20, 2012 1:14 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Rangie Power Steer Box, need advice.
Replies: 9
Views: 1155

Re: Rangie Power Steer Box, need advice.

Replacing seals will not fix a leaky box. Usually they leak because of worn shafts etc...

When my 4-bolt was worn and leaky, I replaced it with a late D1 box from a wrecker. Cost $220, and has done heaps of km and plenty of hard trips without leaking.

A D2 box would be an even better option if you ...
by ISUZUROVER
Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:57 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Weekender diff and spring mods
Replies: 12
Views: 1498

Re: Weekender diff and spring mods

If you really want to run a welded diff, then I have a much easier option for you. Simply remove one axle/halfshaft when on the road and replace it with a plank drive flange (basically an axle with the axle chopped off).

It is only 5 bolts, you don't even need to drain the oil. (landie axles are ...
by ISUZUROVER
Thu Aug 11, 2011 12:12 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Weekender diff and spring mods
Replies: 12
Views: 1498

Re: Weekender diff and spring mods

If you really want to run a welded diff, then I have a much easier option for you. Simply remove one axle/halfshaft when on the road and replace it with a plank drive flange (basically an axle with the axle chopped off).

It is only 5 bolts, you don't even need to drain the oil. (landie axles are ...
by ISUZUROVER
Thu Aug 04, 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: radius arm bushes
Replies: 5
Views: 1249

Re: radius arm bushes

I can reccomend super-pro polyurethane bushes. IME they flex as well or better than the holey bushes, and last longer.

I bought some rubber bushes from MR Auto (which they said were "OEM Quality" and "from the same manufacturer as OEM" and one failed after ~1500 km. I have since changed all bushes ...
by ISUZUROVER
Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:25 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Revetec (new) engine design
Replies: 5
Views: 1045

Re: Revetec (new) engine design

Dynacam was another aviation engine along similar lines but using a "wobbleplate" and longitudinal cylinders. Treestump pulling torque at 2000 rpm, 2600 max rpm, idle at 200 rpm, only a couple of dozen moving parts in total.

Google it, the company lost everything and sold the patents for something ...
by ISUZUROVER
Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:18 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Solidworks
Replies: 20
Views: 2142

Re: Solidworks

I've been using it for 13 years now.
It works, gets the job done and has good functionality. 2D DXF's are pretty basic, even free cad packages can do that. 3D DXF can't be done by solidworks directly though, I use a third party program for situations where a 3D DXF is necessary.
The bug count and ...
by ISUZUROVER
Tue Jul 26, 2011 10:50 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Revetec (new) engine design
Replies: 5
Views: 1045

Re: Revetec (new) engine design

... but I would think some dyno graphs with as much actual hard data would help overcome the almost smoke and mirrors situation.....

Did you look on their website?

http://www.revetec.com/images/dev_dynograph_x4v2.jpg

http://www.revetec.com/development5.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href ...
by ISUZUROVER
Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:23 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: Fix it or sell it??
Replies: 10
Views: 1545

Re: Fix it or sell it??

rrc350c wrote: but can you actually put a disco diff under a rover?
Yes. There are a few minor differences, like radius arm bush widths - however '91 may still be the narrow bushes.
by ISUZUROVER
Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:56 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: Fix it or sell it??
Replies: 10
Views: 1545

Re: Fix it or sell it??

Sounds like you would make the most money if you wreck it.

The whole car repaired is maybe worth ~2k depending on condition. You should be able to sell the locked axles for ~1k disc-disc, so anything on top of that is a bonus. Engine, box and t-case won't be worth a huge amount, but not worthless ...
by ISUZUROVER
Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:46 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Securing Synthetic Rope to Drum.
Replies: 10
Views: 1195

Re: Securing Synthetic Rope to Drum.



That's what I would have thought as the wraps around the drum do most of the securing.




Same goes for wire rope. The crimp on eyelet or grub screw is only to stop the cable/rope falling off if you accidentally wind it out too far.

I once had to respool a wire rope onto a winch that was about ...
by ISUZUROVER
Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:46 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Securing Synthetic Rope to Drum.
Replies: 10
Views: 1195

Re: Securing Synthetic Rope to Drum.

My Tigerz winch came with a lug on the end of the rope, which is screwed to the side of the drum using a countersunk screw.
by ISUZUROVER
Fri Jul 15, 2011 5:07 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: What metal to use on suspention arms?
Replies: 5
Views: 880

Re: What metal to use on suspention arms?

Unobtanium X-infinity is by far the best material to use, but it is a bit hard to find on this side of the galaxy.





Failing that, 250MPa structural pipe from somewhere like OneSteel will do the job, just make sure it is large enough. Strength comes from diameter, not wall thickness. You just ...
by ISUZUROVER
Thu Jul 14, 2011 6:23 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Help! What to buy??
Replies: 5
Views: 780

Re: Help! What to buy??

My preference would be a Land Rover 120 ute. Made from 1984-1990.

Not common, and the body may be a bit rough, but they have the best drivetrain of all your options IMHO. 3.9L 4cyl isuzu direct injection diesel (bulletproof). The rest of the drivetrain is stronger than later models as well.

http ...
by ISUZUROVER
Thu Jul 14, 2011 6:14 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Hoist me! Help please! (Now Hoisted)
Replies: 28
Views: 6505

Re: Hoist me! Help please!

...heshbon They are Australian made...

...

You really shouldn't skimp out on something that could cost you your life if it fails holding 4+ ton over your head.


Aren't heshbon made in Korea and imported???

And - what is the failure rate of hoists that are serviced correctly and not overloaded ...
by ISUZUROVER
Wed Jun 08, 2011 1:03 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Common Rail Mods
Replies: 38
Views: 2834

Re: Common Rail Mods

This might be of interest:
http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/att ... advice.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by ISUZUROVER
Tue Jun 07, 2011 6:36 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Common Rail Mods
Replies: 38
Views: 2834

Re: Common Rail Mods



Probly is illegal but there is no way of testing it yet unless the cops get emission sensors issued?



Very easy to test:
(1) black smoke where there should be none.
(2) a straight through pipe or hollow sounding pipe where there should be a DPF.

I am sure the performance will ge great even ...
by ISUZUROVER
Sun Jun 05, 2011 10:29 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: foam filters ?
Replies: 29
Views: 3002

Re: foam filters ?

Matt_85Lux wrote:
Would those filters work well on a non turbo petrol engine?
yes
by ISUZUROVER
Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:25 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Link lengths,is this long enough?
Replies: 93
Views: 10305

Re:


Not advocating using it but cage strength is more dependant on design than material IMO.

Or rather it is a function of design and material strength. You can make a cage just as strong using 250MPa tube as 350MPa tube if you take the material strength into account in your design.

Btw - I have ...
by ISUZUROVER
Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:33 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Link lengths,is this long enough?
Replies: 93
Views: 10305

Re: Link lengths,is this long enough?

This may help with terminology (taken from a US forum):

DOM is a process drawing over a mandrel and through a die. It can be with a ERW electric resistance welded hollow or a seamless hollow, your seamless hollow desctiption is correct. CREW stands for Colled Rolled Electric Weld and can be drawn ...
by ISUZUROVER
Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:10 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Bad synchro
Replies: 16
Views: 878

Re: Bad synchro

its not cheap $35 Per L for the 75W/80 Syntrans

No - certainly not cheap. However IME you can extend the change intervals as long as there is no water contamination. I last changed my gearbox oil 12 months and over 35000km ago. I have done the canning, gibb river, nullarbor plain, etc, etc, and ...