landroversforever Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Stellaghost said: I take it my Fox shocks are not good ............. Regards Stephen Which ones have you got? Most Fox stuff is rebuildable. So they can be reworked to suit whatever is needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous doug Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Ed Poore said: If ever there was a red rag to a bull... This is Stephen we're talking about. I mean….sure why not, but I don’t think the space is there either. RRC rear springs are 170lb and options on length. These will fit in the same space as he has now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous doug Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Just waiting for @landroversforever to offer out his corner scales….😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 4 hours ago, landroversforever said: Which ones have you got? Same as you Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: Same as you Regards Stephen In which case someone like Prolinx would be able to rebuild them so the valving/pressures etc match up with the weight of Sid. With the sprung/unspring weight measurements you should get some great results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 15 hours ago, Bowie69 said: Perhaps being thick, but did you weigh the front and rear separately? I did, but going to do axles again with some smaller scales attached to the body Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 6 hours ago, landroversforever said: In which case someone like Prolinx would be able to rebuild them so the valving/pressures etc match up with the weight of Sid. With the sprung/unspring weight measurements you should get some great results. No need for that as yet, was very happy with suspension at Seven Sisters, just need to improve bump stop to axle clearance, also not going overboard with mods as I still have the 1uz to fit, then I will need to look at stuff in earnest Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Once the 1UZ is in with a chunk less weight its could make a good difference. But not until the change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted September 19, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2023 So on Sids weight guessing... In first place @landroversforever with 1850kg - 89kg out Second place @Ed Poore with 1650kg - 111kg out Third place @miketomcat with 1875kg - 114kg out Regards Stephen 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Yup, I totally underestimated you, and overestimated the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: Yup, I totally underestimated you, and overestimated the weight. Not really..... I was very pleasantly surprised myself Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Bowie69 said: Yup, I totally underestimated you, and overestimated the weight. If you underestimated does that mean I overestimated . I knew we'd convince him to fit a lightweight V8 so I might be in with a chance yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, Ed Poore said: If you underestimated does that mean I overestimated . I knew we'd convince him to fit a lightweight V8 so I might be in with a chance yet... You might..... However the 1uz is not in yet, when it is I will also be minus an aircon pump and an intercooler, so that might take it into @CwazyWabbit weight guess territory...... Watch this space.......lol Regards Stephen 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 Had a bit potter with 1uz engine, started stripping wiring sheaths offand whilst nosing around noticed this connector in the middle of the gap has a chewed through wire inlet manifold holes covered so i could blow debris away mouse or rat feast been going on more blocking of head inlets and then debris cleaned out looking better regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 Also trimmed extended bump stops an inch regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 thats the knock sensor. You probably wont be using it.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 Oh forgot to add, my engine is one of the later ones see below Cast fuel rail regards Stephen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 From what I've done on research that's not definitive - the only (reliable) way is to pull a conrod and have a look at the thickness of it. That and for checking whether it's interference or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Stellaghost said: connector in the middle of the gap has a chewed through wire Best to go over all of the wiring and double check it, then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 49 minutes ago, elbekko said: Best to go over all of the wiring and double check it, then That's why I'm stripping the loom, it will make it easier to check and also to remove wires I don't need Makes me sound like I know what I'm doing............absolutely not, this is scaring the carp out of me... Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 There won't be many you don't need.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 I concur with @Bowie69, I think the only ones you may not need / want in the future are the ones for the aircon pump which is 2. The way the wiring loom is done is that all the engine sensors go in on three of the connectors and the "vehicle" comes out on the fourth connector. Auxiliary functions like the cruise control etc., are all done through the fourth connector. Actually you've probably got the gearbox in there as well but I'm just planning to seal it up and keep it out of the way incase I decide I want to go auto later on. Saves having to dismantle the loom and rebuild it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous doug Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 When you get it running you’ll wonder what you were worried about, it looks a lot but it’s not that bad. There isn’t a great deal it’ll actually need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Bowie69 said: There won't be many you don't need.... 1 hour ago, Ed Poore said: I concur with @Bowie69 Could have sworn you guys said only 6 or 7 wires....... oh dear...... regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Six or seven you had to connect to actually get it fired up - we meant LEAVE THE OTHERS ALONE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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