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Lodelaner Member Since: 04 Feb 2010 Location: Lambourn Posts: 630 |
What a magnificent shed. You must be very pleased 😀 JB
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8th Feb 2021 10:33am |
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mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142 |
Hey all. Just a little update for you, but first some alfa love. Whilst the landie has been lurking at a local indie ive had chance to do some fettling on the alfa. its ace.
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge So the landie. Well its very very nearly done. Were talking about MOT's lol which I never thought would happen. My big list above is 90% done. Had some surprises with the gearbox. The guy fitted the clutch hydraulics and couldnt get a pedal, turns out the gearbox input shaft doesnt quite reach the crankshaft!!! wtf. diagnosed to using the wrong bellhousing, which is also why I had such a struggle with gearbox chassis mounts. It was fitted with a LT77 V8 bellhousing, and not a R380 one, and magically the difference is 25mm.... anyhow sorted now. lessons learnt as they look identical. The one issue which is still causing major problems is the engine... .specifially the ECU. If you remember its megasquirt which I dont think is the issue but theres obviously hardly anyone who knows their onions with it. Ive done so much googling and self learning I actually understand how to work it now. The problem in a nutshell is massively rich running. fouled plugs, diesel like black smoke, its even destroyed my cats blowing them out the exhaust..... I will fix it! The next/last big big decision. I wasnt going to get it painted, rather I wanted the ratty off roader look given its original intended purchase many moons ago. Well things change and ive had a reasonable quote of 1200 to get it fully painted which im taking up. It goes to the paint shop at end of this month!! Big decision, keep it white, or channge the colour?? You will see the ideas from the other thread on here in general but after a lot of consideration and changing of minds.... ive been stuck on this now for the last few days..... I give you bahama gold! Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Mine will keep the galv cappings unpainted and bumper/tree sliders. Rear cross member to be painted gloss black, and obviously keep my exisitng black tilt. Dont hate me lol oh last thing.... told DVLA of the changes. they didnt laugh at me, just asked for an engine invoice. sent off. we shall see if the jobs worths want anything else. Insurance company happy with the 'mods' although £500 was salty! |
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6th Apr 2021 8:12pm |
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Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3667 |
That Alfa is drool worthy!! Can I suggest it’s own thread in the OT section?
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7th Apr 2021 5:09am |
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mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142 |
Ha, I might do. Maybe this is a strategy, ill put my land rover on the alfa forum
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7th Apr 2021 7:43am |
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Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3667 |
A vid of that 4 pot screaming down the road would be very well received!!
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7th Apr 2021 5:50pm |
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mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142 |
Bit of an update. Still got the engine issues and eventually ran out of time before it went to the paint shop. It’s back from paint shop tomorrow and getting rebuilt!
I’ve also got my new v5 with engine change!!!! |
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26th Apr 2021 6:55pm |
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jonny Member Since: 10 Mar 2013 Location: North Wilts Posts: 145 |
Let me know if you need any help on the Megasquirt - I'm not the worlds greatest expert but I'm running it on my v8 (and one of my other cars too) so may be able to give some advice if needed...
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26th Apr 2021 7:33pm |
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JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7902 |
Exciting! Can't wait to see it!! Hope you get the engine sorted. James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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26th Apr 2021 7:36pm |
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mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142 |
Thanks guys. Im sure the engine is sortable but the MOT gives me nightmares, especially as its a 1994 vehicle which requires cats in the exhaust.
The main issue ive been facing with the engine is that its running ridiculously rich, like black plugs, black smoke, cat destroying rich. not pretty. Early days it was definately a coil pack down but this is resolved, and its now running on 8 but was still rich. Ive found another tell tale which is the engine MAP (manifold absolute pressure) showing up in MS hovers around 80kpa, now it should be around 30-40kpa. More KPA = more fuel as it assums the throttle is open, so ive obviously got an air leak. ive found a 6mm barb behind the TB with nothing on it, and a leak around the PWM boss both of which need sorting and then ill see where its up to. The upside is that ive learnt tons about it and it doesnt phase me anymore but id just like to get it sorted now. The job list to go is pretty tiny tbh comparing it to the above. Wings - Fit headlamps/indicators/sidelights & surrounds, Make 2x wing looms and fit, Fit wing arches. Wipers – Fit arms and cut off wiper rack/cable end. Lights – check all lights are working Suspension – something wrong on the panhard area. I think theres a bit missing. Body moves when moving steering Dashboard - Final fit and attach heater controls etc. Fit speedo cable and Tbox gear to suit Engine - Oil change due to petrol in oil (rich issue), Seem to have a coolant leak around intake area, Seem to have a oil leak around oil pressure sensor. Gearbox - Fit the hilo lever – supplied. Anyhow ill post up some pics just as soon as its looking rebuilt again, as they had to dissamble half the body for paint |
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26th Apr 2021 8:14pm |
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mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142 |
Its back from the paint shop, heres a sneak peak. im completely blown away by how good its turned out.
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29th Apr 2021 6:24pm |
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L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10728 |
Very nice green 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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30th Apr 2021 8:27pm |
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JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7902 |
Looks amazing!! James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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30th Apr 2021 9:15pm |
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GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10378 |
That’s a funny shade of yellow?!
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1st May 2021 4:51pm |
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mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142 |
I went to see the bahama gold one at jim hallam, one look and it wasnt for me lol. pretty sure it would look ace in portugal but not so sure in leek lol.
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1st May 2021 7:14pm |
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