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| LJMARSDEN Member Since: 08 Jun 2021 Location: Nottingham Posts: 342   
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thats odd- I would have thought the two adaptors you need for the conversion would space it out additionally as well.
I'm still going to be teasing Timbo LOL. Still got a couple moths of acquiring the kit then I'll simply steam ahead of you 
I'll be making 280Bhp before you know it 4.0 V8 Defender 90
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12th Feb 2022 10:09pm |
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| LJMARSDEN Member Since: 08 Jun 2021 Location: Nottingham Posts: 342
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More teasing for the bois
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12th Feb 2022 10:15pm |
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| LJMARSDEN Member Since: 08 Jun 2021 Location: Nottingham Posts: 342
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Small photo dump previous days work.
Changed the sump for a later 3UZ rear bowl sump to clear the axle. Built up the heads again, really tedious job. Got the RH cams in the ported heads. and the old drivetrain is out, thank god for that bit because it was a pain in the arse .
(note the collapsed wheel on the crane, I definitley wasn't scared at all....) Waiting on water pump and timing kit to arrive then the engine will be pretty much fully dressed, then after that i'll be waiting for my loom to arrive. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Really looking forward to getting the enigne bolted upto the new box's. I think that'll be the part of the build where it'll start making it all feel worth the work! 4.0 V8 Defender 90 My Instagram |
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16th Mar 2022 2:41pm |
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| Timbo Member Since: 15 Jun 2021 Location: west mids Posts: 136  
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Thats cheatin'! you've got access to a ramp
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17th Mar 2022 9:49pm |
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| LJMARSDEN Member Since: 08 Jun 2021 Location: Nottingham Posts: 342
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Cheers Tim
Its sad, I can't actually use that ramp. the Unit my mates built isn't actually designed for these cars.... 
but atleast its dry, enough 4.0 V8 Defender 90
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17th Mar 2022 10:38pm |
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| Timbo Member Since: 15 Jun 2021 Location: west mids Posts: 136
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Forgiven..
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18th Mar 2022 9:24pm |
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| LJMARSDEN Member Since: 08 Jun 2021 Location: Nottingham Posts: 342
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Afternoon all,
Got on with dropping the tank yesterday - dead easy job. Cars looking pretty underneath which is great and no holes in the tank - Very nice. Shame to see all the dirt in there though which I believe to be caused by two things; the TD5 fuel (Air) system, and the crack/ perishing breather for the tank. Possible leak as well on the overflow pipe too. Should have seen my face getting rid of all that liquid gold. I would have used it in my partners defender but we've already had one pump go down from this exact thing and I simply don't want another to go.
Click image to enlarge Very tasty.... Click image to enlarge Oh yes... Click image to enlarge Oh yes x2. Fuel tank measuring bits: Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge So here you can see me "measuring" up some dimensions for the pickup I'll be making. You wouldn't have thought I'd be a machinist, aye?
(I forgot to bring my vernier with me so this is not my final solution) Oh, and I started dressing the engine up again, looks snazzy Click image to enlarge 4.0 V8 Defender 90 My Instagram |
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27th Mar 2022 1:23pm |
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| Timbo Member Since: 15 Jun 2021 Location: west mids Posts: 136
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Smart
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27th Mar 2022 8:49pm |
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| LJMARSDEN Member Since: 08 Jun 2021 Location: Nottingham Posts: 342
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Absolutely no progress. But, I have at least made aesthetic Improvements (IMO).
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge At least +20BHP.... 4.0 V8 Defender 90 My Instagram |
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2nd May 2022 3:06pm |
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| Timbo Member Since: 15 Jun 2021 Location: west mids Posts: 136
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Looks smart! I would say +40% power with that mod
Keep the photo's coming mucker |
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7th May 2022 8:45pm |
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| LJMARSDEN Member Since: 08 Jun 2021 Location: Nottingham Posts: 342
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Not done much at all again as I've been very busy with work for the last 3/4 weeks.
But good news. My ECU and loom have arrived back from Pheonix Engine Management. Must say I'm very impressed with the quality of work. I have got a couple of tasks before I can get the loom installed and test it. Fingers crossed I get some free time soon. So, since I've gone down the standalone route, I've got to do a couple of things. First task is making a bracket/ housing for the intake temperature sensor to mount to. And, as per usual I'm going to totally over complicate the job. Pheonix/ Link provided me with a little piece of aluminium designed to be welded to the throttle body or manifold... I Don't want to do that. I've came up with a couple of designs and both should in theory work however its going to come down to finding some scrap material lying around at work and more importantly what looks the best. First one is bracket that will bolt between the manifold and throttle body. Meaning the sensor will be behind the Throttle body. Second one is simply a round piece that will require some silicone hose. And will place the sensor Infront of the throttle body. Either way both solutions will stop any PCV system crap from caking up the sensor. (if the engine requires one, can't remember). I'm also wasting the time I should be spending on the car on other nice bits, going to be making a Aluminium "V8" Badge that I can stick onto the manifold.... Very nice. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 4.0 V8 Defender 90 My Instagram |
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8th May 2022 7:11pm |
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| LJMARSDEN Member Since: 08 Jun 2021 Location: Nottingham Posts: 342
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Made some great progress today and finally got chance to start the engine up.
(Outside the vehicle…) So next task will be making an alignment tool for the clutch kit and then bolting it all together to drop it into the car. Over the moon with today, such a sigh of relief finally getting it running. https://youtube.com/shorts/DaOU16b3-Ac?feature=share Little first start video 4.0 V8 Defender 90 My Instagram |
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10th Jun 2022 9:36pm |
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| LJMARSDEN Member Since: 08 Jun 2021 Location: Nottingham Posts: 342
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Click image to enlarge Photo of the setup, nice and simple with nothing complicated. I might finally get my hands on a reliable defender 4.0 V8 Defender 90
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10th Jun 2022 9:38pm |
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| Timbo Member Since: 15 Jun 2021 Location: west mids Posts: 136
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Absolutely awesome! You see what I mean about loudness now
Fire extinguisher at the ready I think you'll be up and running soon buddy |
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11th Jun 2022 8:41pm |
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| Timbo Member Since: 15 Jun 2021 Location: west mids Posts: 136
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I used a cotton reel as a clutch alignment tool with some PVC tape! It worked though
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11th Jun 2022 8:43pm |
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