chasinthemirage Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 @scooters I'm not actually too sure, the first time I searched for them there was a set although mine are missing the center caps. There's probably tonnes of them getting around on trailers owned by people with no idea what they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasinthemirage Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Bugger all progress on this thing so far, I've bought all the brake parts plus some filters and various gaskets but with moving into a flat I've had no time to do any actual work. Fingers crossed I don't get called out this weekend and can get something done. I also got the interceptor/chaser/cop steelies that I bought today. I'm still on the hunt for some E34 alloys but these clear the turbo front brakes and don't need hubcentric rings so will roll these for awhile. Need a set of centre caps to complete them though. Couple of terrible photos but they fit, quite liking the silver on silver look currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasinthemirage Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Hey @Shakotom, do you know if I will be able to use VP rear disc brakes on the VL diff? I made a start on the brakes today and the hardlines are stuffed/cbf with reassembling drums. I found this on the tard, http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/holden/diffs-axles/auction-1397291003.htm Bendix website says the pads are the same for VN/VP, am I right in thinking I may be able to swap the backing plates, calipers etc on to my diff and then will just need to source a VN onwards hard brake cable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooters Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 VN/VP same bum different undies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasinthemirage Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Eh? Same diff different shell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooters Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 yea Diffs are the same. Right the way threw to the hand brake cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasinthemirage Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Choice, will see if the seller will hold onto that diff for a couple of weeks if I buy it. May as well fit rear discs before it goes for cert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakotom Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 What he said just remember you'll need to change axle seals to suit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f100_dreamin Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I know mike and kelvin (brothers) that owned this before Brendon, probably the tidiest Royale out there at the moment, mike had it as a daily driver in the Waikato and eventually sold it to Kelvin in timaru, I think Kelvin did the A8 conversion sold it to Brendon and helped Brendon with a bit of work on it. Was offered it before it went on trademe but passed it up as I wasn't in a position to buy, you can use any sedan solid diff up to VS on this but anything VN onwards will be up to 40mm wider. Love this car! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasinthemirage Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 The VL community is a small world eh! I still have Kelvin's speedo cable that I need to send back to Brendon haha. Was it just 30e/auto when Mike was daily driving it? I've bought a VP diff that I'm going to rob the brakes off, will still be open diff but I can live with that for the meantime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f100_dreamin Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Yeah it is aye, I'm fairly sure it was a 30e auto when mike had it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasinthemirage Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 There's been a distinct lack of progress on this thing recently, really struggling to find time/motivation. I got a spare radiator recored, it ended up being more expensive than I expected and I probably should have just gone alloy but I've dealt with the shop in the past and they've done a good job so I'm not too worried. While the radiator is out I've also removed the hoses and the water necks as I'd like to have these media blasted along with the scody looking intake manifold. Hopefully they'll clean up okay as I haven't been able to find new replacements online, I am yet to contact Nissan though. Having the hoses off also meant that I could access the all important engine number, I must admit that I froffed a wee bit when I saw that the engine number starts with 05 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chasinthemirage Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 Pulled the intake manifold and fuel rail off last night. Made sure I marked all the vacuum lines before I removed them as I don't fancy trying to suss out where they all go when it goes back together. Everything came apart okay once I found the last two bolts that were tucked away underneath. The inlet manifold and coolant hardlines look pretty nasty so I will send them away and get them cleaned up. I'm running out of coin pretty quick but while I'm in there I will replace all the hoses too, may as well do it once and do it right. Unfortunately the fuel pressure regulator has a kink in the pipe, I really want to keep everything factory looking so I will try and hide an aftermarket one somewhere out of sight. Not really sure what I'm looking for as far as decent quality aftermarket regulators? I'll also replace the injector seals and hoses while I'm in there, hopefully someone will be able to match them. The diff I bought will hopefully arrive Friday, need to go back to BNT and see if I can exchange the shoes I bought for some new wheel bearings and brake pads. must admit I'm quite looking forward to fitting some new parts as opposed to pulling stuff apart and finding more I need to order! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Can you not get a pair of pliers on that kink and work it out? Drop it down here some time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasinthemirage Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 I probably could, bit worried that it might fatigue and crack the pipe though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletch Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Should be ok to squeeze the sides of the kink and bend it back straight, or a little straighter so it works ok. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.wylde Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 out of curiosity: you didnt happen to buy a VP diff from Waimate did you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasinthemirage Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 I'll have a careful go at straightening it this weekend, apparently the 30E regs are the same internally so can no doubt suss something if I can't fix this one. @dr.wylde I did indeed, were you the seller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.wylde Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 yes I am, Crikey small world! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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