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WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Bit more progress on my electric fan conversion.
Mounting frame finished and ready to install in the car Electric fan switch purchased and arrived, this is going to be installed in the Thermostat housing by removing one of the obsolete sensors from the now defunct quick warm/EGR junk but the new sensor has an M14 thread and it doesnt fit either of the 2 holes available in the thermostat housing. M18 reducing bush and tap ordered so I can drill out the housing, tap a new thread, fit the bush and then screw the new sensor into the reducing bush, tidy like I did start a thread here to try and find out what the normal temperature operating range is for a 2.8TDi but no one seems to know so I opted for a 95C on/85C off sensor Soon to be without a Frontera after 10 years of owning one
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Replaced all four shocks on the P38. Took off the knackered Britpart ones (three of them weren't doing anything, and the last one only barely extended on its own steam), and replaced them with a full set of Terrafirma HD's
While under there I noticed/replaced a snapped front anti-roll bar link. Last off noticed the rear back box had come off its rubber mount, so put that back in its rightful place. End result: what a difference it has made to the ride. She felt comfy enough as it was, but now she handles beautifully. So much more confident in the corners, and the quick blast down some farm tracks near me she soaks the lumps, bumps, and potholes with ease. Well worth the money. My members ride For Banshee the Trooper : viewtopic.php?f=46&t=34626 My members ride for Leeloo the Lotus Edition viewtopic.php?f=46&t=60154 Deceased My members ride for Brenda the Bighorn : viewtopic.php?f=46&t=54771
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!finished off welding half the new exhaust...
one side is caped off for the mo, but one side if done. and all stainless steel now and once all finished there will be 3 pipes coming out each side, hot rod styal CARTREK
the final Frontera and the duck http://www.fronteraowners.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=54084 and the white one http://www.fronteraowners.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=56305
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!and this morning i put the new exhaust on and tested it you will hear it comming even more now
and this is how it sounds and i was given a new bucket seat from my new boss at work. since the drivers seat was errm broken (metal back support snaped) this came out of the works rally car CARTREK
the final Frontera and the duck http://www.fronteraowners.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=54084 and the white one http://www.fronteraowners.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=56305
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!just dropped truck off to chap thats going to fix it all he reckons to have diesel pump fully reconditioned , finish vac pipes i didnt do , replace fuel filter .replace leak off pipes . clean injectors and remove inlet manifold for me to clean then refit ...all for £900 ready for me to collect next weekend .
So fingers crossed
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Not sure if i made the right decision mechanic doing the work on my truck phoned me to see if i had second key as he locked first in car ..........i haven't so he had to break in
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Lol what a plonker. It happens to all of us I guess.
My 2.8 shorty - now sold, and comments here My old dti - now sold "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "WOW --- What a Ride!" This vehicle runs on 100% recycled dinosaurs
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Today i droped the duck off for mot.... and failed on 12 items....
Shoukd be a quick fix i think CARTREK
the final Frontera and the duck http://www.fronteraowners.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=54084 and the white one http://www.fronteraowners.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=56305
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
New truck that works? My members ride For Banshee the Trooper : viewtopic.php?f=46&t=34626 My members ride for Leeloo the Lotus Edition viewtopic.php?f=46&t=60154 Deceased My members ride for Brenda the Bighorn : viewtopic.php?f=46&t=54771
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!most are things like lights or clips missing... done nearly all the bits now. just got to sort out the bios valve and then retest time
CARTREK
the final Frontera and the duck http://www.fronteraowners.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=54084 and the white one http://www.fronteraowners.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=56305
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Rookie mistake not checking lights just before the MOT buddy
My members ride For Banshee the Trooper : viewtopic.php?f=46&t=34626 My members ride for Leeloo the Lotus Edition viewtopic.php?f=46&t=60154 Deceased My members ride for Brenda the Bighorn : viewtopic.php?f=46&t=54771
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Got the starter fitted! Yippee!
Fitted the reverse switch ..i can see in the dark now when reversing ...always a good thing! Anti-Roll bar bushes fitted! All it cost was: 1. A few squashed fingers, 2. A hand full of scratches and cuts 3. Three sheared bolts. 4. Two sockets! all in all..'miffed does not cover it! ... but its done I guess! Better to be late than to lie in state!
Fronty 'A' - 2.4 LWB - 5 speed. named: Godzilla (it was green!) Fronty 'B' - v6 3.2 ltd - Silver LWB - 5 speed manual.
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Now have another years ticket...
Alll it cost was £1.20 CARTREK
the final Frontera and the duck http://www.fronteraowners.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=54084 and the white one http://www.fronteraowners.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=56305
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Pretty productive weekend
New starter New monroe front shocks new front discs & pads fitted the new manual lockers good wire brushing and shultzing under both wheel arches. Now it starts when it should, stops when it should, & and dosen't roll the front end going into corners..it's like driving a different truck
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!mine still not back from mechanic yet ,getting a bit impatient now
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Washed it. Fitted a new clutch master cylinder. Slave cylinder not here until tomorrow so its still mostly immobile.
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Hoping this little £2 part will be the cure of 6 months of battling the American piece of s*!t Ford Explorer oil leak.
My members ride For Banshee the Trooper : viewtopic.php?f=46&t=34626 My members ride for Leeloo the Lotus Edition viewtopic.php?f=46&t=60154 Deceased My members ride for Brenda the Bighorn : viewtopic.php?f=46&t=54771
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Drained the oil. And the coolant.
I'm pretty certain they weren't both meant to come out the same hole though... So, back to the drawing board and get things in motion to get this blessed truck back on the road. I know what needs to be done, just no funds till end of the month again (lots of events last couple of months). But at least I've chance to sort the electrical issues out in the meantime! Don't confuse your books:
"Happiness in a jar of honey..." A Bee's Life "That lane? I drove that lane. Honest..." A B's Life Gone but not forgotten... Comments here
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!New brakes and a complete exhaust system fitted over the weekend
Just tyres to go and Tessie2 is back lol If it aint broken, you havent tried hard enough
Heaven wont take me and Hell is scared i will take over
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Removed the EGR valve this morning & gave it a really good clean, put it back on & went for a drive, on the way back the EML went out !!!!
Then gave the fronty a wash & wax this afternoon.
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