120why Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Good to see your still mucking round with Nissans Bit of a shame with all the shops shut right now... Surely its essential to have a glorious mode of transport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Dang straight haha. It can sit there in the naughty corner for s other month or so, no big deal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 be a barry and weld the rust holes up or epoxy the frost plug m9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brocky41 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Those frost plugs look like they are a little bit of an issue for L and R series nowadays - the test of time is starting to creep up on them i'd say. 2x L series (one LD and one L26) ive pulled of late have met their demise through frost plug issues. I suppose it depends how looked after the cooling system is previous to you. If it was me i'd smash a quality new water pump on there as well just to be sure. Its great to see this this still out being used - keep up the good work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobranz Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Repco are doing online sales and deliveries down here so maybe able to get parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 It's had a hard life on the cooling front, but I have given it a new water pump within the last 2 years. @brocky41 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Good work team! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Fuck yes, @GuyWithAviators sent a couple vids, sounds fucking awesome! Going back a fair while now, but Smith and Smith managed to get a screen from Japan fairly cheaply from memory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 You might not need driveshaft loops. Has the driveshaft been modified at all? Does it make 50% more power or torque than factory? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 @KKtrips Don't excite me like that. It doesn't put out 50% more power but I believe because it has a churbro added it meets the requirement for needing hoops (and the gloria never came out turbo, so can't make use of that loophole either). I'd love to be told otherwise though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 22 minutes ago, Beaver said: @KKtrips Don't excite me like that. It doesn't put out 50% more power but I believe because it has a churbro added it meets the requirement for needing hoops (and the gloria never came out turbo, so can't make use of that loophole either). I'd love to be told otherwise though! The new Engine and Drivetrain standard has been relaxed. (note the Driveshaft Loop info-sheet you got above from has been withdrawn) New requirements are9.22.1Unless 9.22.2 or 9.22.3 applies, a drive-shaft safety-loop must be fitted at the forward end of each section of drive-shaft transmitting power to the rear wheels on any low volume vehicle which is of a front-engine and either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive configuration, and which incorporates an open drive-line, if:(a) the vehicle has had an engine conversion which has resulted in a significant increase in power or torque; or(b) the vehicle has had its factory-fitted engine modified such that a significant increase in power or torque has resulted; or (c) the drive-shaft fitted to the vehicle, either: (i) has been modified by welding; or (ii) is an aftermarket drive-shaft, including one made from steel, carbon-fibre, aluminium, or a composite material. FYI - 9.22.2 and 9.22.3 are other exclusions for not requiring a driveshaft loop and a significant increase is considered to be 50% or greater. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Whaaaaaaaat! That's the best news I've heard in a long time. Thanks for chipping in xoxo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Just had a read of the relevant material you linked to. I like the changes they have made (not just because it means I don't need hoops) but appears sanity has prevailed in terms of two piece shafts where the bearing hanger can be considered a hoop. Well done team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 28 minutes ago, KKtrips said: PS, this is actually me right now 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Almost snuck through not needing a brake fade test either! But looks like it has more than 20% power increase (only just though, 93 to 125hp). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datlow Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, Beaver said: 93 to 125hp Loooong whistle big boy zorst and dose pipe plz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 It's a diesel, no dose lol. Already has straight pipe exhaust 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Any use to you @Beaver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Thanks but no thanks. I already have 3 engines. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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