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Red8eard



Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: UK
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2003 Defender 130 Other HCPU Chawton White
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.


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Then remove all this


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Leaving me acess to the bolts of the tappet cover gasket


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Remove it and a coat of paint


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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


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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
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familymad



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 2016 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
In love with the build. Some very talented chaps on this forum..... 1951 80" S1 2.0
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Post #574498 31st Oct 2016 8:00am
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Andy80



Member Since: 31 May 2013
Location: Essex
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England 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Cairns Blue
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!
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Red8eard



Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: UK
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2003 Defender 130 Other HCPU Chawton White
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.


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-Ged
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Red8eard



Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: UK
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2003 Defender 130 Other HCPU Chawton White
Probably one of the biggest updates with the least pictures Rolling Eyes

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.


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Moved onto the exhaust after that some dissasembly required



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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. Evil or Very Mad


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Hoping to get some more time to work on her over the coming weeks

-Ged
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SailingTom



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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 Thumbs Up

Tom Defender puma dormobile camper
Post #575604 5th Nov 2016 11:42am
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Red8eard



Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: UK
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2003 Defender 130 Other HCPU Chawton White
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.



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Cheers Ged
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mcma1



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Post #575862 6th Nov 2016 6:21pm
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Red8eard



Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: UK
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2003 Defender 130 Other HCPU Chawton White
Cheers,

Been working away on the truck this past week.

Front wings secured and all S/S fasteners installed


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Std Archs fitted


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Few pics of the suspension settings

Down

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Ride


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Up


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Also been gathering parts for the ICE Focal components and more work on the cubby box loom


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The next section of the exhaust is underway.


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-Ged
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L110CDL



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Thank you for the update Ged Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
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Welkman



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Looking good, is that tig or mig on the exhaust fab?
Post #577664 13th Nov 2016 11:36pm
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charcoal



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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 110 Td5 HT Bonatti Grey
Interesting read, nice to see a build thread with a non Land Rover engine installed Thumbs Up 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 Sad
1985 Land Rover 110 ex mod project Tithonus ~ Sold Sad
Post #577669 13th Nov 2016 11:52pm
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mcma1



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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
Post #577870 14th Nov 2016 11:35pm
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Red8eard



Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: UK
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2003 Defender 130 Other HCPU Chawton White
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... Laughing

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.



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Straight 3"


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Slash cut 2 1/2

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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.


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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.



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Post #577875 15th Nov 2016 12:12am
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Dieselhead



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Your truck is very cool Thumbs Up

Looks like the same wheels as I have just fitted Cool 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
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