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After pulling the front out I had a dig through my parts stash and found a gold bonnet. although it is the wrong gold it does the job

also fitted grill, headlight, bumper from my parts stash. bumper is slightly bent up on the drivers side but that can be fixed later

next came to replace/fix all the broken odds and ends

replace bonnet release cable, strip fusebox and clean corrosion to get the horn and headlights working again, strip dash and get the illumination working,

replace heater core and dash control cables. flush cooling system and refill with antifreeze. change oil and filter

re assemle interior

and install some cheap sounds

ramflow for the dirty old pinto - everyones favourite engine

Got a wof - went straight through

paint some rustkill on the nasty repair until i can be bothered filling and smoothing

the only thing left to do is change the rims for something more oldschool

I decided to have a go at repairing it as I pranged my daily mk5

got this off purple~esky on here as a crash damaged car, I couldnt decide if it was going to get dismantled or fixed.

front end pulled apart to inspect damage

interior needing some re-assembly

trying on a replacement bonnet to check fitment

damage to the old bonnet

also have the 14" ROH mags i had on it if you are interested looked really good with these lowered. I didnt get any pics unfortunately

sorry only have twin carbs/manifold, a set of front legs with compressed springs left for a hunter. everything else went with the car when i sold it last month

What's the departure time/day for the ferry back?

Picton › Wellington - Thu 05 May 2011 - Depart 1.10pm - Arrive 4.20pm - On board Kaitaki - Final Check In 12.10pm

Wellington › Picton - Mon 09 May 2011 - Depart 8.25am - Arrive 11.35am - On board Kaitaki - Final Check In 7.25am

I have got a backup car sorted if anyone breaks theirs / decides we need to travel in 80s ford luxury for nats ...

standard tplink routers are around $45-$50 trade price

wheel centre and nut caps are in the post

":td1rcanr]dont forget the"Meat is Murder" sticker for max lolz

any luck with those centre caps carl? get wheels back tomoro

oh yeah im really useless and havent sent them yet will try and get them off to you tomorrow. sorry mate

dont forget the"Meat is Murder" sticker for max lolz

this is going to be a sweet weekend

yeah a meet sounds good.

sweet will post them this weekend

got those caps for you, I will send them in the next couple of days. did you want a set of the plastic wheel nut caps too?

for the 2L? i have a spare driveshaft end you can have if you want it

got any details on that piston kit? I cant seem to find them on ebay

yep, im super keen for this. if no one wants to take cars accross the water due to costs we can fly up

then either catch a ride with one of the welly gc's or rent a car?

I will take some pics in the next couple of days to show what I removed

removed EGR Crap and cut some plates to cover the holes up. everything appears to be working as it should now. and it is noticeably quicker too

so Isuzu = clocked (well until the next thing goes wrong)

thanks for your help guys

I threw a brand new turbo on it 6-8 months ago and cleaned all the lines etc out then at the same time i put the 4jb2t oil return line from the rocker cover back down into the sump to clear any excess oil build up in the head.

I will put a boost gauge in and see if the turbo is doing anything. has near new glow plugs and injectors. It is still running the EGT crap I haven't removed it yet. I was thinking that something associated with it might be causing the problem as the fire was on that side of the engine. all the vacuum hoses are looking tired and a little cracked etc so it will be a good opportunity to get rid of it.

I will try that tomorrow after work and report back

cheers

Karl

hey guys

I have a 1990 Isuzu Bighorn with the 4jb1t 2.8 turbo diesel motor.

It had an issue last week where the starter motor solenoid jammed on basically cooking the starter motor and the wiring associated with it (caught fire) i have replaced the wiring and the starter motor.

It now runs and goes well when cold. however when it gets to operating temperature it looses most of its power. you cant hear the turbo spinning up and it throws alot of black smoke out of the exhaust.

im thinking it has cooked a sensor somewhere causing the wastegate to stay open? anyone have any ideas?

cheers

Karl

I have a 1990 Isuzu Bighorn Irmscher S LWB. 2.8 Turbo Diesel Manual.

looked around for ages to find one that wasnt rooted.

ended up putting a new turbo on it when i got it. It has 31's. had to get some of those rubber guard extensions for it as they run a 205/70/16 factory

This is my List of Cars Owned.... Cortina Overload? The ones in bold I still own

1986 Holden Barina

1987 Holden Barina

1993 Mazda 323

1989 BMW 320i

1986 Mitsubishi Mirage

1992 Mazda Familia

1988 Toyota Corona

1993 Ford Laser

1988 Mazda Capella

1986 BMW 318i

1989 Ford Laser

1991 Toyota Corolla

1996 Toyota Camry

1998 Toyota Camry

1990 Isuzu Bighorn

1994 Isuzu Bighorn

1996 Mitshubishi RVR

1970 Holden Kingswood

1977 Chrysler Hunter

1967 Hillman Hunter

1974 Hillman Hunter

1979 Chrysler Hunter

1969 Cortina Deluxe

1969 Cortina Super

1968 Cortina Deluxe

1967 Cortina GT

1967 Cortina GT

1970 Cortina Super

1970 Cortina Super

1969 Cortina Deluxe

1970 Cortina Deluxe

1970 Cortina Deluxe

1970 Cortina GTE

1970 Cortina GT Wagon

1969 Cortina Deluxe

1969 Cortina Super

1968 Cortina Super

1968 Cortina Super

1967 Cortina Super Automatic

1969 Cortina Super

1969 Cortina Super Automatic

1970 Cortina Super Automatic

1967 Cortina Wagon

1971 Cortina GXL

1977 Cortina GL

1977 Cortina GL

1964 Cortina Super

1983 Cortina L Auto

1981 Cortina Ghia

1983 Cortina L Manual

1982 Cortina Sport

1982 Cortina Sport

1982 Cortina Wagon

1982 Cortina Wagon

1980 Cortina Wagon

1980 Cortina Ghia

1980 Cortina GL

1982 Cortina Wagon

1983 Cortina Wagon

1984 MK3 Escort XR3

1969 Cortina Super