Popular Post ThePog Posted January 10, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 10, 2022 Sooooo. There was an actual leak, but it wasn't the turbo feed, it was the new turbo drain where I had welded it into the sump. This is irritating as I was particularly careful when I did it, I MIG'd it then went over it with the TIG to be sure. Not sure enough I guess. I was prepping to drop the sump and have at it when that evil bastart @yoeddynz convinced me to try some JB weld, even if temporarily. He told me that most of his goldwing engine was actually JB weld, cunningly disguised as aluminium... So I went for it and much to my disappointment it actually worked and now there are no leaks. When it's time to do an oil change I will *probably* drop the sump and sort it then, but in the meantime I guess it will do. A pic of my shame.... 28 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 JB weld to rule the world. But hang on- is that some sort of JB weld putty? Looks like quicksteel/minute mend. The stuff I generally use is the JB weld epoxy - two little tubes. Its quite runny and not at all like a putty... Or have you instantly become the master of forming JB weld mountains? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 8 hours ago, yoeddynz said: JB weld to rule the world. But hang on- is that some sort of JB weld putty? Looks like quicksteel/minute mend. The stuff I generally use is the JB weld epoxy - two little tubes. Its quite runny and not at all like a putty... Or have you instantly become the master of forming JB weld mountains? You should know that for me to try something is to master it, obviously. But no, it is a 2 part putty. I needed it to go off quickly as I didn't want to drain the oil and it would still be seeping once I cleaned the paint off etc. Also it was in a very awkward position, that was done blind from underneath... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrstar Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Is that turbo return point below the oil level line? My preference is to have the drain point above the oil level in the sump if at all possible.. Although in saying that if you haven't had any issues to date its probably sweet as! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltik Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Same stuff is currently sealing the exhaust manifold on my boat. Takes a hiding from heat pretty well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 16 minutes ago, mjrstar said: Is that turbo return point below the oil level line? My preference is to have the drain point above the oil level in the sump if at all possible.. Although in saying that if you haven't had any issues to date its probably sweet as! It was on the previous setup as I learnt to my disadvantage when I removed it one time and had to let it flow until I got a cap on it. That was a threaded fitting so I had a cap ready to go. I had a couple of spare sumps so I redid it from scratch, the top of the tube is above the oil level... probably. The turbo sits quite low so my options for a direct drain were a bit limited. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 The first sump I fabricated for the Niva was with a mig, it had British spec leakage rates, being poor student at the time I fitted cotton (rag) patches with araldite which worked surprisingly well until round two which was 100% tig. Whats the temp rating on the return hose? first look gives me worry that failure means quick oil dump? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 19 minutes ago, NickJ said: The first sump I fabricated for the Niva was with a mig, it had British spec leakage rates, being poor student at the time I fitted cotton (rag) patches with araldite which worked surprisingly well until round two which was 100% tig. Whats the temp rating on the return hose? first look gives me worry that failure means quick oil dump? It is oil rated but not specifically heat. I will find some silicone tube and make a shield of some sort, it is about 50mm away from the hot bits of the turbo... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThePog Posted January 13, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2022 So I took heed of @NickJ and thought I had better sort that turbo drain sooner rather than later. I bought some fire rated oil hose and also made a complicated wee shield that should vastly increase the longevity of the hose; In other news, a few days ago I went through the options for front springs. This is because the original ones from the donor had sagged a bit and the front was sitting 15mm or so lower than it had been when certed. I may have mentioned this a while ago as I bought some springs that ended up being at the same height as what i had just taken out. So I chucked the old ones back in and sold the new ones on to a boy in Blenheim. This was good though as it gave me some context for deciding what to buy next. I ended up getting some heavy load rated 3" lift Dobinsons from Trundles, these arrived yesterday so I chucked them in tonight. This has lifted the front about 25mm, so by the time they settle it should be right on the correct height.... You can also see the guard I made a while back to protect the brake and clutch lines from wayward mall potholes. The axle droop in the front is currently restricted by the sway bar - probably not the most satisfactory situation, so I think I will get some extended links for this. As for a running report, it is sweet as a nut. It is such a pleasure to sit at 100kmh without; a. going a bit deaf and b. wondering if the engine is on the brink of grenading itself. I am gagging to turn the wick up a bit, 700odd km to go before I am allowed. So in a way it is kind of finished now...? What the fuck am I going to do with myself? I mean there is still a list of things to do but these are mostly optional. I shall have to consult the master list of projects. 19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 14 minutes ago, ThePog said: So in a way it is kind of finished now...? What the fuck am I going to do with myself? Kei truck body on a short wheelbase LandCruiser or similar chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Mmmm, like this but done properly 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlownCorona Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 put a dyna body onto a 2wd hilux airbaged minitruck chassis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 I have more been thinking of turning my Townace ute into an electric vehicle, its only good for short trips anyway. 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 is that a petrol one? alwyas pined those little 4wd townaces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 22 minutes ago, Dolan said: is that a petrol one? alwyas pined those little 4wd townaces Yea it has a 1.8 2Y in it. You could buy it off me to stop me wasting money. /its actually probably time to sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Kinda keen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 8 minutes ago, Nominal said: Kinda keen There are a few things you would need to know about, more quirks than actual issues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I'd love to know what it's worth to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 Fuck knows, its unusual enough that I have no idea of market value. I have had a surprising number of people enquire if it is for sale over the years. I will list the pros and cons now for when it goes up on TM. The good things; - it has never ever failed me in any way - It is the most useful vehicle I have ever owned prior to the big truck, its like a massive self propelling wheelbarrow, it will take a literal ton of shit anywhere, limited only by the open diffs - It has low range and the 4x4 is a pushbutton to engage - It can get along over the hills pretty well, limited only by the inside driving wheel lifting up and squealing, @sidewaysickness can verify - it has a brand new BT stereo - 5x virtually new tyres on Suzuki rims + 5x worn muds on the original 14s - 5 on the tree yeahh - The seating has been adjusted so I can fit and I am 6'3" The quirks; - It has a NZ new carby on it, this is actuated by a bicycle friction gear lever under the seat - the carb makes it phut a little at idle, I dont know why and its not bad enough to care - The exhaust has a rattle cos I welded a new tailpipe too close to the towbar - When you have it in high range there is a special tool to keep the lever in place otherwise it works its way out and makes a bad noise - The engine clicks slightly when starting from cold cos i once took a bit off the top of a valve to test if it was sticking, the click is the extra time for that hydraulic tappet to pump up. Doesn't seem to matter at all tho and that was not the problem - the big tyres rub a wee bit which I have mostly sorted by smashing the inner guards with a hammer - it uses about a litre of oil over 6 months, but it does have a light to tell you to top it up The bad things; - it is pretty bouncy and loud on long trips, its quite fatiguing to drive - The drivers seat is completely fucked and impossible to find a replacement - it is not super fuel efficient, but this could just be the lack of tuning done to the carb when we swapped it. It really needs an injected setup In reality its pretty great. Oh and it has dings and scrapes everywhere. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThePog Posted January 25, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2022 I kindof lied about being finished, there always seems to be shit to sort out that I have forgotten about. Some of the reason I am still hanging on to the wee Townace is that it is awesome for transporting dirt and bark etc. So obviously I needed this functionality on the big truck. I decided to recess the side trailer hitches so they don't get wiped off. I got some treated rough sawn pine for the fill; Doesn't look too shabby.. I will get those coated at some point, along with the tow hitch, top rack and front bumper, these are all just black zinc right now. That will be later as it will no doubt be spendy. 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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