tortron Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Oil change time Been using a ryco long life filter along with nulon full synthetic 10w40 with up to 15000km recomended between changes Probably a waste on a dinosaur like this. But no issues with it burning or leaking oil as everyone said it would on synthetic, and it looked and smelt alright just now, along with decent oil pressure while running. Probably stick with it, wgen i becime a true barry il send some oil out for analysis. Had hoped to do a few other things on this oil change. Add in the oil filter sandwich plate. Was all set up to do so but i had to use the hoseclamps i had for another emergency fix on something else. So next time. I also want to add an oil temp sensor to the sump. Cant take out the sump without engine out it seems, so cant add the adapter in. Also cant use the other adapter as the sump plug as its not a tight fit, and also the other t piece adapter i have wouldnt really work inline with the oil pressure port. So il tuck my pile of parts away for another day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I saw a red l200 ute the same as your one in Massy, it had a holden v6 in it to 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Also made a panel for the inside back of tray. Unfortunately the bottom mounts have gone missing when all of the rear floor edge was rusted out and replaced so will need to make some sort of channel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Roof/canopy setup looks lush. Might steal some of your techniques for my wag Nats 2.0 setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 It's legit m8 Got the front panel and timber rack from another l200 and separated it. Slots right in behind the tail light housing bump. Rivnut in place. Drill holes for 12mm alloy tube, the rear hoop holds them in place. Not sure if it will need a support or anything for the middle, the alloy is kinda soft, but I don't think I will drive around with it up. This is a test mule for my 1st gen tray to see what set up I like Oh yeah, might bang a kayak on top too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Truck camping perfect for whagnats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Oh legit, it looks like Holden cheaped out kept it simple on their dash looms between vn, VP, vr, Vs and have used the same wiring colors, plugs, and pin outs in the 2 plugs I have loose on the Vs loom so can join it up to my existing mess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 oh boy graphs 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProZac Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Keen for details on what calipers you switched too on the front? I've put 2nd gen drop spindles in the front of mine, put the 2nd gen calipers and vented rotors on at the same time. Want to add some more power soon though and want an option in case the stuff I've got on there now isn't up to it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 These are off a 1997 pajero sport Apparently challenger ones also fit. Problem is you get some overhang of the pads over the edge of the rotor. I have done some research and it looks like a rodeo rotor could work (the numbers look right on paper but might have to figure out the retaining bolt holes) The overhang isn't a deal breaker many people have run them like that for years including in nz The twinpot calipers only work on 2nd gen spindles. The position of the calipers is different and if used on a 1st gen they will hit the tie rod. The offset is also wrong so you have to swap the 2nd gen rotor onto it as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Mental illness isn't funny ok 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostchips Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Have you considered spraying the underside with R.I.P.O. and black paint or you did that & it just looks like that somehow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 What's ripo? Just the sill backs have nothing on them, the rest is gobbed with thick tar underseal to hide the crappy repairs I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostchips Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Rust inhibiting protective oil. Seems to protect the undersides of cars ok. Not a miracle cure not every bit helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Is it very flammable? I have been holding out on putting anything other than a spray of zinc on there until there's minimal welding needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostchips Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I think it's about as flammable as fish oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I can just picture you bolts that steel you built up with weld into the dill press and then holding the branch grinder with 2 hands 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Wait, you have access to my security cameras? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Doesn't everyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 On 02/03/2019 at 15:31, tortron said: Mental illness isn't funny ok I do the same, I have bought 5 more engines for my car, like I am going to be driving it for another 200 years 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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