landroversforever Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 In that light it really reminds me of the SSE Land Rovers with the green! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Reminds me of this guy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Badger110 Posted April 11, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 11, 2021 I can match that picture 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 Tracing an odd oil leak has thrown up a wet oil patch here what I don’t understand is why this area is wet with old blackish oil ( several oil changes since the rebuild so most oil weeps I’ve found are clearer ) The egr valve sits in front of it which contains no oil and I can’t see a trace of oil from behind the head so I’m stumped... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Any oil galleries near there that might be being flushed by the new oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 Not that I can tell...the small opening to the right is the bell housing but that’s not showing any signs of oil from the bottom where you’d expect it with a leaking rear seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 At least you got the job done.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 hehe not sure It was worth it with the hassle I've had since! Now the truck will drop fuel pressure when it gets to temperature and conk out. Before that, it runs perfectly. I'm stumped as to what's causing it as nothing is showing up as a fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Something coming loose or opening up with the heat and letting air in. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share Posted April 25, 2021 A good point and one I've thought of, however I've checked the fuel lines methodically yesterday and can't find any faults with them. I've also replaced the VCV and the pressure release valve as a process of elimination as well as de tuned and returned the ECU to stock settings. This has helped somewhat with the running but I think this is more to do with the fact the engine isn't requiring higher fuel rates in stock mode. I have noticed the engine is ' noisier ' than before, and I'm wondering if the timing is slightly out and could this cause a failure of fuel at high pressure? When the injectors are required to present high rates of fuel and if the timing isn't perfect, could they be failing to combust the fuel....but on the other hand, there is no sign of white smoke caused by unburnt diesel when this is happening ( that I have noticed ) and why would this symptom only happen when the engine is above 90C The next point is to remove the fuel lines and blow them through to make sure there is no contamination when the engine was out, after this I'm running out of ideas other than replace the HP fuel pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 On 4/25/2021 at 9:07 AM, Badger110 said: why would this symptom only happen when the engine is above 90C Not too familiar with diesel tuning.... is there anything like the warm up enrichment of a petrol? Could that be why it's ok until the higher temp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Some sensors like to go intermittent / open-circuit with temperature, crank sensor would kill it dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 On 4/26/2021 at 1:52 PM, landroversforever said: Not too familiar with diesel tuning.... is there anything like the warm up enrichment of a petrol? Could that be why it's ok until the higher temp? The fuel is dragged through from the tank via the filter with no pre warming, however It is cooled on the return line via a fuel cooler which determines whether the fuel on the return goes back to the tank or re circulated via the filter. I've ordered some push on clips and 5 metres of clear fuel hose. I shall make up a line from the last joint before the pump, feed it into the cab and back to the pump so I can see if any air is being introduced to the pump when the fuel pressure is high and the engine is at temperature. If everything is good from that point of view then the issue would be from the pump onwards. Crank, cam, Cylinder head temperature sensors have been replaced as part of the maintenance/elimination. We have a very good local garage who will find a fault or not charge you, but they're booked until the 10th May, so I have until then to find the problem or give it to them. I bought a little GS500E 1990 bike on Sunday to get to work on, it's nice to be back in the saddle, and a classic at that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Badger110 Posted May 6, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2021 Finally getting somewhere with the fuel issue. I stripped the wiring loom down to check for any faults within it as the problem was related to the engine being at running temperature. I found nothing in this area and re wrapped certain areas in fibreglassed wrap with metal cable ties and heat resistant cloth tape. Finding nothing I moved onto the next idea which was to install a clear fuel line from the last elbow of the fuel line to the rear of the hp fuel pump in the hope that I could see air being introduced to the fuel line, thus maybe finding an issue before the fuel pump. I rigged up the line into the cab and went for a drive and this was the result; As you can see, there is lots of air being introduced when under load. After finding this I rigged up a temporary fuel tank in the passenger side and took it for a spin No issue whatsoever ever The next step is to replace the fuel lines working back from the engine ( the ones from filter to tank were replaced when I did the aux tank ) Mentally you think there is an issue with something you've done...having the engine out and rebuilding it, there's always the thought I may have done something wrong or cocked up somewhere, it's nice to find out the problem is something of a coincidence and nothing to do with what I did with the rebuild. Although the problem isn't solved, I'm happy it's not the engine ;) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 I’ve turned my hand to a little fabrication work. I’m still in virgin territory or at least 2nd base when it comes to waving a electric sticky stick ( or wire and gas in this case ) around so bear with me with the results 😁 It came about when I got rid of the top box to replace it with a roof tent so I was running out of storage inside and figured some bits can be fitted to the outside when travelling. The first item is the Bushpig. It’s a metal box used for cooking or containing a fire, quite useful and becoming more and more popular with Nikki for cooking in rather than the petrol stove. The rear quarter seemed like a good place to put it and thus began my fabrication marvel. i needed to make a swivel bracket and no idea how but I found myself in possession of a left over part from the rear wheel carrier so used that. i made a receiver bracket using 30mm 3mm bar by scoring the folds, folding then welding and drilling to make the hinge bit after this I made a bar to go over the entire box and be able to place a padlock to lock it up. Again I scored the joints, bent to the angle and welded them up. the welds are a tad rough but I got there in the end and I’m happy with the result. The bushpig itself uses the tabs to sit in these little hooks I made and riveted to the body work to keep it in place I also did some brackets for the 270 awning, but that’s for another post 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Us fabricator's best beware " there's a new kid on the block" Well done !! regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 Stephen if I become even half the fabricator you are I'd be more than happy with myself! You do influence me to try stuff 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 17 minutes ago, Badger110 said: Stephen if I become even half the fabricator you are I'd be more than happy with myself! You do influence me to try stuff We've all had to start somewhere, with patience and a bit of You tube you will be surprised at what you will be able to accomplish. I will enjoy watching you progress regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 Nothing to do with the truck per sae but I was thinking of the brand we were trying to incorporate when travelling to finance some of it if possible. This was based on the brand name of overLandR.com Id like a proper animation done with the correct vehicle and a different approach, however this online animation widget seemed like a good start, so what do you think? https://app.animaker.com/video/BLO4ZN7BEH30J9RT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 As a domain name it's not bad, everything else will come down to how you do the logo / design etc., good designers can make anything look great while some folks can always manage the opposite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 It’s very early days with the ‘brand ‘ idea but I’ve secured the domain name and when I’ve finished ripping the interior out for the 4th time and rebuilding it, I’ll sit down and give it some serious thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I'd say simple is better - folks get very carried away with the various online tools or software that can add all sorts of flashy effects etc. and it can end up a right dog's breakfast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 In the never ending saga of emptying my bank balance, the steering was giving me some bother on the roads, wandering all over the place and having a rather ‘vague ‘ feeling to it. i replaces the drop link from the box as the rubber had persisted and I’ve recently replaced the TRE’s and bars so all that was left was to check the steering assembly at the lower end. Twas abit knackered on the UJ... 4C472E10-1E4B-417A-8207-D9B7A74C608B.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 The quandary I found myself in now was that both the TD5 & the Tdci share the same lower steering assembly apart from the tdci one has a ‘ heat shield ‘ around the rubber as it’s quite close to the cat, however it costs an extra £150 for basically a tin can to go around it 😳 Still you know if I’d bought the TD5 version, some god somewhere would have thought it a great idea for it to fail so I ended up £200 lighter and half an hours work done to replace it. Steering is sorted now though 👍 In other news I re sprayed the bonnet and re did the lettering... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wytze Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 I don't why and how.. But everything works in the looks department 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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