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heart transplant.... now with pics :)
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:18 am
by tappo
gday folks....
about to get abit dirty and get my doctor skills out..... heart transplant....
old TB42 carby is great but now quite what im after, TD42t..... more like it
just wondering if there is any wise ol' sage's out there that could help out with some tips here n there on how to make the next few weeks less painful...
ive done a bit of engine work in the past but no diesel stuff...
wiring looms???
anything i should look to chnge while the engine is out? gaskets bearings etc?
any help will be greatly appreciated.
cheers
adam
Re: heart transplant....
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:44 am
by BadMav
Try searching mate, there's heaps of info on it.
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic ... 5&t=215256" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: heart transplant....
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 9:26 am
by DamTriton
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic ... 2&t=203282" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Moved by me.
Re: heart transplant....
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 8:50 pm
by tappo
cheers fellas, champion effort that
Re: heart transplant....
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:55 pm
by MUDRIG
how you going?
Re: heart transplant....
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:35 pm
by tappo
atm re-search and shopping.....
will prolly hit it up next weekend....
will keep ya posted.... maybe try n take some pics as we go
Re: heart transplant....
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 11:39 pm
by patrol_uterus
Yeah! Hurry up, more fuel, more boost =tuned
Re: heart transplant....
Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:35 am
by tappo
pretty much 100% finished now, got the diesel in with no real complications what-so-ever which was awesome!
just got a few little dicky things to sort out n she'll be good to go.
massive massive thaks to patrol_uterus(jonsie) n TP for there help and all others who lent a helping hand.
should have a few pics up soon....
Re: heart transplant....
Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:16 am
by tappo
Re: heart transplant....
Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:17 am
by tappo
sorry bout the pic quality.... fone camera not the best....
Re: heart transplant.... now with pics :)
Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 5:34 am
by tappo
hey guys,
got the mav running sweet, but i seem to have not the raddest of brakes, got good brakes the first time i use them, then its like kicking a brick wall. im going to check out the vacuum lines, just wondering if there is any thing else i should check out or if there could be any other problem.....
cheers
Re: heart transplant.... now with pics :)
Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:02 am
by chpd80
have you got a one-way valve fitted inline from the alternater vaccum pump to the original petrol black vaccum resevoir ???
Re: heart transplant.... now with pics :)
Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 7:55 pm
by tappo
yea just had a look 2night, have 2 pipes coming off the bacl of the alternator for vacuum, and one of them wasnt really sealed properly, havent had a chance to drive her yet but hope this helps a bit....
will keep ya posted.....
Re: heart transplant.... now with pics :)
Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 4:47 pm
by tappo
yea got a 1 way valve in there now.... (its right off the brake booster) will it make a difference were it is in the line?
still no real difference....
the quest continues....
ps any more help would be just tip top
Re: heart transplant.... now with pics :)
Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2010 8:53 pm
by tappo
i have re-installed the "charcol" canister.....
and moved the vavle to closer to the alternator now the brake go right to the floor the first time (still work.... well slow me dwn) then same thing... nxt few times it just gets harder and harder again.....
Help!
leaving for fraser on tuesday..... really would like brakes!!!