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Red8eard Member Since: 21 Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 69

Moving forwards and backwards this weekend. The oil leak around the tappet cover gasket was annoying me so i decided to combine that job with changing the VE's static timing advanced a tooth to gain some more power and compensate for the larger injectors. Quite a large job The static timing on euro 2's is set at E, the position C is 1 tooth advanced and was euro 1 emissions position. This will improve MPG and pick up at mid and high rpms at the sacrifice of some torque at low rpms and around idle. Not something im too worried about. So to remove the VE you need a special spanner bosch/cummins made.. i dont have one so ive ground and butchered some and a few wobble bars. Click image to enlarge Then remove all this Click image to enlarge Leaving me acess to the bolts of the tappet cover gasket Click image to enlarge Remove it and a coat of paint Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge The sound deading cover was falling apart so i am ordering one waiting on it to arrive. ive just refitted the plate and ill wait for it and the new parts Click image to enlarge Ive gotton my High volume lift pump sorted just waiting on a few parts for piping and a spacer, this will increase the low pressure fuel to the pump from 5 psi to 12psi. Allowing the pump to run faster and fill the delivery ports better at high rpm. Also doesn't pour diesel into the oil when it fails like the diaphragm type pump :confused: Ordered the Winch bumper this week and hoping it arrives soon. Another big piece of the puzzle sorted. Off all next week so should be cracking on as long as parts are plentiful and time allows. Cheers -Ged

30th Oct 2016 8:57pm

familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3481	In love with the build. Some very talented chaps on this forum..... 1951 80" S1 2.0 1995 110 300TDI 1995 90 300TDI
31st Oct 2016 7:00am

Andy80 Member Since: 31 May 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 490

Red8eard wrote: excossack wrote: Which gearbox have you used and which truck did the 5.9 come from ? Its a zf s542 box, commonly found in daf 7.5t lorrys. Theres a few videos here nothing much yet ill do a proper walkaround and video when i get a chance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20JAPFSQr4E Is anyone selling an adaptor between the LT230 and the SF S542 gearbox? Thanks Andy Working towards Carry on camping!

31st Oct 2016 6:37pm

Red8eard Member Since: 21 Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 69	Yes a chap called reece myres is making the adapter plate and a billet one peice input gear. I gave him a hand designing up some of the conversion bits hes a nice guy to deal with. Heres a few pics of the gear and plate on the gearbox, its a whack of 25mm plate. not hard to knock up either. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge -Ged
1st Nov 2016 12:20am

Red8eard Member Since: 21 Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 69

Probably one of the biggest updates with the least pictures Been hammering away at the 130 for a few days now with some help. 90% of the main wirings now complete. Front ends on and loosly in place for some more testing. Front bumpers on DRL's front fogs wired, winch wiring in place and the fans now woring on the rad. Also got the central locking wiring run to the doors. id need to get someone to paint them as i dont have an oven and its far too cold for it now. Apologizes for the lack of detail but ive been in the zone. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Moved onto the exhaust after that some dissasembly required Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Away with my friend for some TIG work now. Then onto some wiring to finish on friday added a voltage gauge as im on my 2nd new alternator now since the 1st was faulty from the factoy. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Hoping to get some more time to work on her over the coming weeks -Ged

4th Nov 2016 8:16pm

SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1722	This has definitely taken over as best defender on this site, specially as your doing the work yourself in my opinion. Great work , keep the updates coming Tom Defender puma dormobile camper
5th Nov 2016 10:42am

Red8eard Member Since: 21 Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 69

Cheers for the support, Slowly getting there. Ive been out with cardboard and a tape today getting the sliders and transmission tunnel sized for material. Think im settled on this design for the rocksliders, I always liked the step created by tree bars but they are super heavy and poorly made in some cases so Louis has made some dimple dies on the lathe and ive been itching to use them. Get them out for laser next week possibly. Click image to enlarge Cheers Ged

6th Nov 2016 9:47am

mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2901	Looking good Ged!  Andy 2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
6th Nov 2016 5:21pm

Red8eard Member Since: 21 Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 69

Cheers, Been working away on the truck this past week. Front wings secured and all S/S fasteners installed Click image to enlarge Std Archs fitted Click image to enlarge Few pics of the suspension settings Down Click image to enlarge Ride Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Up Click image to enlarge Also been gathering parts for the ICE Focal components and more work on the cubby box loom Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge The next section of the exhaust is underway. Click image to enlarge -Ged

13th Nov 2016 9:21pm

L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10810	Thank you for the update Ged  1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. Clayton.
13th Nov 2016 9:33pm

Welkman Member Since: 02 Nov 2014 Location: Essex colchester Posts: 329	Looking good, is that tig or mig on the exhaust fab?
13th Nov 2016 10:36pm

charcoal Member Since: 28 Jul 2014 Location: Hampshire Posts: 942	Interesting read, nice to see a build thread with a non Land Rover engine installed  1999 Land Rover Defender 110 td5 station wagon 1998 Land Rover Defender 110 County Station Wagon ~ Sold 1995 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Station Wagon ~ Sold 1985 Land Rover 110 ex mod project Tithonus ~ Sold
13th Nov 2016 10:52pm

mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2901	Can't wait to have the LS3 and this beast parked up beside each other!! Andy 2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
14th Nov 2016 10:35pm

Red8eard Member Since: 21 Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 69

Cheers guys appreciate the support. The exhaust was TIG welded by a friend of mine whos enjoys it as a pass time. It will be an interesting comparison/contrast alright andrew. Ill be calling up as soon as the LS3 is back on the emerald isle. for research purposes of course... Bit of a wide ranging update as ive been a bit lax on the updates here. Been working away on the last section of the exhaust and cant decide what exits i like so ill post up the 2 ideas ive tried so far. Im committed to dual exits in front of the rear wheels just not sure on the exit design. Click image to enlarge Straight 3" Click image to enlarge Slash cut 2 1/2 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Not sold on either yet. As you do a quick video of me acting the yob making smoke and turbo noises. Potato cam footage unfortunatly lol So i got the centre section of the exhaust mounted on rubbers and the front section hard mounted to the engine before the flexi. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Also added another performance mod to the engine. Piston driven lift pump with custom spacers to provide 9psi of fuel pressure to the VE helps keep it going at over 3k rpm. The std diaphram pump managed around 3psi. Which quickly drops off under full load Especially once you start opening her up. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Last edited by Red8eard on 27th Nov 2016 10:58pm. Edited 1 time in total

14th Nov 2016 11:12pm

Dieselhead Member Since: 21 Oct 2012 Location: Pulborough. West Sussex Posts: 552	Your truck is very cool Looks like the same wheels as I have just fitted  Chris 2008 XS 110 2.4 Utility. Tonga Green 1953 Series 1 for restoration 1983 Mini Mayfair 2004 VW T5 Camper 2008 Diahatsu Sirion. Thats hers Classic Bolens Garden Tractors
16th Nov 2016 5:38pm

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