WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Large bottle of rad seal, see what happens and chuck it back in.
This posting may have been helpfull, on the other hand probably not... Either way, I may have had drink when posting it in which case it's probably not as helpfull as it could have been
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck. Comments on 'O-no' the truck may be left here Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'Truck' Comments on 'Truck' the truck may be left here Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Just buy a new rad Frank Chrissy's one is great value.
Comments on Betsy here please!!! viewtopic.php?f=115&t=56282
Bobster!!!! Frontera's do it better in MUD!!! ![]() West Midlands Area Rep Its here, the FOG Annual Meet 2014 viewforum.php?f=123
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!jacked the back up cos of viabration and rear prop uj joint knackered 2nd one now so thats my next job
AKA..paulmac65 or maca even me mrs calls me that...MACA4X4
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Today I made a start on making my heavy duty rear bumper. The two lengths of tubing I got of Matt ( so its military grade
In one of the picture you can see the black bit welded on the top that is part of the old frontera rear bumper lol ![]() ![]() i hate having Dyslexia
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Pulled the smaller of the 2 crankshaft breathers off today. It felt like a length of plasticine. The inside was completely clogged with gunk. Bought a length off tube to fit tommorow. Hope it may have a positive effect on the oil leaking from the bell housing. (crankshaft seal)
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!New pads n a little service of the calipers to free em up abit as on my way home from work i managed to push the peddle and touch the floor without stopping
, luckily a bit of lube and some love and shes back Then as i was on a roll i decided to throw my 33s on, just for fun IF ITS NOT BROKE, YOUR NOT TRYING HARD ENOUGH!!
STRATA 2012- WE CAME, WE SAW, WE KICKED ITS ASS! (even if it got wrinkled in the bombhole!) BAR STED LANE 2012- BEEN THERE DONE THAT! NEXT....
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Took one of the cylinder heads off the v6 to be skimmed by the local garage, will be re fitting next weekend
If it aint broke . . . Give it to me ill brake it
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Drove mine round the edge of Sibby whilst setting up a punch challenge event for my local club.
Shall post some pics of the site tomorrow to wet the appetite of those unsure about attending the annual bash.......i must say it was looking a tad wet.. Pete
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Finished all the welding on the rear bumper it just needs painting now
![]() ![]() i hate having Dyslexia
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!washed it and hoovered it
AKA..paulmac65 or maca even me mrs calls me that...MACA4X4
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Greased the cross joints and inspected the bottom of the truck.
Needs a good clean up and another inspection then... Kind regards,
Ian Sorry for my pigeonenglish. ![]() My doctor says I have to invest time in SPORT
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Removed the trim, gear levers and both propshafts in preperation for removing the gearbox. Exhaust next, then the electrics, then the x-member and gearbox mount followed by the gearbox.
This posting may have been helpfull, on the other hand probably not... Either way, I may have had drink when posting it in which case it's probably not as helpfull as it could have been
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck. Comments on 'O-no' the truck may be left here Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'Truck' Comments on 'Truck' the truck may be left here Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Knocked this up as well to help getting the gearbox out and then back in without dropping it on me head!
![]() ![]() It's got a 250kg ratchet lever hoist on it. While I wouldnt want to lift the engine on it, it should do the trick for the gearbox. Just need to fit some bracing to the frame and it's sorted. This posting may have been helpfull, on the other hand probably not... Either way, I may have had drink when posting it in which case it's probably not as helpfull as it could have been
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck. Comments on 'O-no' the truck may be left here Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'Truck' Comments on 'Truck' the truck may be left here Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Wind down windows and plonk a 4"x4" lump of wood across and a ratchet strap through the hole, job done simple and redneck
Ste
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!And maybe some feet? Dont want it damaging the floor bud, looks good tho, great idea
IF ITS NOT BROKE, YOUR NOT TRYING HARD ENOUGH!!
STRATA 2012- WE CAME, WE SAW, WE KICKED ITS ASS! (even if it got wrinkled in the bombhole!) BAR STED LANE 2012- BEEN THERE DONE THAT! NEXT....
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!i so could have done with that
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Bloomin heck went with style then.
The only boundry is your imagination.
Jellybaby (Dave Jellyman)
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!Ouch
. Bet that felt abit odd under foot mate IF ITS NOT BROKE, YOUR NOT TRYING HARD ENOUGH!!
STRATA 2012- WE CAME, WE SAW, WE KICKED ITS ASS! (even if it got wrinkled in the bombhole!) BAR STED LANE 2012- BEEN THERE DONE THAT! NEXT....
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!na a bit of kemi metal and that will be back to normal
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
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