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ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Ok now I'm tempted..... Mike -
ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
His is a 300. The only reason I'm not jumping on it is it's no less work than fitting a td5. Mind until I sort a replacement it's sat there doing nothing. Mike -
ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
That's tempting, I'm not sure it's a good idea but definitely tempting. Mike -
I did have one but I can't find it at the moment. Mike
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ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
@TSD Because work was further away than where it broke and I figured getting further away is not a good thing. Mike -
ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
I *think* that is a 130 clutch plate. I definitely fitted a 130 plate when I built the truck however the engine and gearbox have been changed since then and can't remember which clutch went back in as I have a lightly used clutch in the workshop as a spare. Mike -
I tend to use a kneeling mat myself as I've never got on with knee pads. I know that's not what you asked but just another option. Mike
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ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Thank you Peaklander I'm trying to find one closer but we'll see how that goes. In other news it's out. I now know exactly what happened to the clutch. At the top behind the fingers is a bit of metal and some springs not quite in their correct position so the friction plate has exploded. Mike -
First ones I saw on eBay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261756715966?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ikqnywyQToi&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=rj9sNdGlTqa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Mike
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ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
No idea didn't get it home till dark and by then it was raining. If the weather plays I'll try to pull the engine over the weekend then I can start making decisions. I'll also try and get the swivels and cv's done as at least that will be one thing off the list. Mike -
ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Yes I had that engine years ago and that one snapped a cam pulling of the drive in our 110. Sold it on as parts about 5 years ago. Given current developments and a lack of disco 200's I am starting to lean towards buying a td5 disco to strip. But it's academic until I've finished the job that'll pay for some of it. Mike -
ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
The irony is I painted it for him, I must of known what was coming...... -
ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
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I've got one your always welcome to borrow. I've only used it a couple of times but it's ex SimonR. Mike
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ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Damper has been removed and the slave is td5 from memory, there's no fluid loss in the master. It's also worth noting it's a V8 box on a diesel so it's possible the splines have let go, but It feels to me more like the arm has punched through. When I get it home I'll pull the slave but I suspect the engine is coming out and possibly the gearbox. Looks like I'll be borrowing the mother-in-law's bike For now. Mike -
ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Don't know yet, the clutch pedal went stiff ish coming off the motorway. Couldn't find any gears, managed to get it back into fifth and found a car park. A colleague has picked me up for work so I'll go and get it home tonight. Mike -
ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Well, you'll never believe this...... The clutch went on the way to work this morning. So it looks like the engines coming out sooner than planned. Mike -
Do not mix oat and glycol. If you swap, flush the whole system completely before changing otherwise you'll have a jelly mess that can write off the engine. I have been told you shouldn't use oat in a TDI but I did for a while at the recommendation off another mechanic (he gave me 25ltr drum of the stuff) and can't remember why not use it. Mike
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ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
I'm well aware of this hence not wanting to get a 12 month'er. The jem would be a different situation anyway. Mike -
ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Thanks but I need a disco spec really and that's about £1k beyond what I can find. Mike -
ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Going forward I will get a jem running later this year as that's also tax exempt. It means if when I end up here again I at least have a back up plan. Mean while anyone got a good 200tdi in the south of England. Mike -
ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Bare in mind I'm running 200tdi discovery engine, engine mounts, gearbox and exhaust not defender spec. Though I'm using r380 gearbox mounts on an lt77. I had a feeling the oil filter housing was different but not sure if it clears the disco engine mounts. Mind the chassis side of the engine mount is bolt on but I'd still need to fab an new mount. I'm trying not to be a tale of woe, honest. I've settled on the fact I either need to find a disco 200tdi or rebuild the one I have. Just need to find some penny's and get on with it. Mike -
ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
To be honest a 2.5d would require as much alteration as either a 300tdi or indeed a td5, at which point either is more appealing. I have toyed with fitting a 200 turbo, manifold and engine mounts to a 300 then either using the 200 flywheel housing or switching to an r380. I'd also need to fit a 300 radiator. Not sure how viable this is if not it's replacing engine mounts, exhaust, radiator and air intake system plus I'd need to buy and switch to and r380. All of the above is why I looked at the td5 as they are cheap and plentyful. Mike -
ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
The original prototype (dart) was an Ali body on a mini floorpan. Granted I haven't driven one for about 15 years but I sat in one the year before last and still fit. Mike -
ibex 300 build
miketomcat replied to miketomcat's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
That's essentially the plan for one but it needs about a week of evenings and two weekends of fibreglass work before anything can be bolted to it. The other one may actually be cheaper to make a new shell. Mike