markyboy Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Wooh I have a clutch! Not sure if it works under power yet but it does while rotating the engine by hand...... DSC08892.jpg Is that flexi hose not too close to the exhaust? I'd be worried about that melting/burning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 I think its further away than it looks in this picture. I am not worried about it. If it shows any signs of melting ill find a stainless braided jobby to put in its place. Cheers Jad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Frimodt Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 a heat shield might be a better solution though, as the boiling point becomes very low in the fluid once it has sucked up water after a while. However it is hard to judge the distance from a picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyboy Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I think its further away than it looks in this picture. I am not worried about it. If it shows any signs of melting ill find a stainless braided jobby to put in its place. Cheers Jad I did wonder whether the picture made it look closer than it actually is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 I'll have a check when im home next. My brother has a brake pipe closer to his rover v8 exhaust in his defender and he has never had any problems. Although that is a hard line. Jad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Well another update as usual its been far too long! Progress is however being made There are just so many little jobs to tick off the list! My dad the electrical man! has made a start on the wiring loom! He is a little indecisive so does change his mind now and again and again.. But a plan is being formulated and wires are being laid. Come this weekend we may even try and start the engine :-o We were planning to turn it over this weekend but that didnt happen so watch this space.... The air intake plumbing is mostly all together bar a boss for the MAT sensor. There is also engine oil, coolant and power steering fluid in the engine! Although the coolant did leak a bit all over the floor for a while first.... This means the car has a dipstick! slightly reshaped as its the toyota sump with the lexus exhaust manifolds but should do the job. and theres that.... Need to find pictures of the power steering hoses.... I have also bought some heat resistant sleeve to go around the loom so will also put some on fuel pipe and the clutch hose to be on the safe side even though I think they will be fine.. Cheers Jad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Frimodt Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 looking good as always Jad! Can't wait for that YouTube clip of its first startup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Right! Just to make Marky Boy happy... .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Power steering pipes from the pics I missed... And the bumper is on ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 And there are wires everywhere! and hopefully staying there...... The engine even now turns over but doesnt start Unfortunately I cant go home for another 3 to 4 weeks so it will be a while before it fires in to life! But it will give my dad time to redo some of the wiring he is bound to imminently change his mind about.... Cheers Jad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Looking good. This has to be the most eagerly anticipated project of the year. Oh, and 4 weeks!!! You tease us.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 sorry! I want it up and running too! at the moment it just does this..... (ignition switch is erm a little precise?) Jad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomark10 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Sounds like a starter issue, sound like it engages but doesn't spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Im hoping its the ignition switch. It has a very small segment at which it actually works so if you go through it to quick you just get the pinion firing out or nothing. If not I have a spare. Its just a bit of a pain in the arse to change as its in the valley! Jad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic-al Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Can you not test the ignition switch by shorting it before you buy one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 shorting it? probably.... my dad tested it but not quite sure how he did. which ones do you short? Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejparrott Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Ask your local yoofs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Just put +12V to the white/red wire if you have a standard-ish loom around there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 starter works fine when you hold the key in precisely the right position. unfortunately there is only one degree or less of rotation where it makes contact with the starter position. I was working on the basis it may get better with use the wiring scheme is completely standard front wings are discovery 1 but swapped side to side to keep people guessing engine is pretty much standard lexus the dash is lots of different colours, some land rover, some lexus, some megasquirt, some I haven't quite worked out yet There are fuse boxes here, here and here and, in the event of an emergency, pretty sparks should guide people to the correct location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjamez Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Jad I have had so much enjoyment out of seeing what you have done it's very impressive so glad I only just came across this post so I could get all the way to the nearly finished project good luck look forward to seeing it all work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Right, so today we have made up ignition leads and tried to start the engine for the first time since getting it! We then connected the fuel pump and tried again..... The engine is cranking about 160-190 rpm, we are getting the occasional backfire and the occasional fire causing the engine revs going to rise up to 380 then straight back down to cranking speed. Unfortunately experience is currently letting us down a bit at the moment. It would be nice to get the engine running of its own accord this weekend...... Anyone have any ideas? Thanks Jad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Quadruple check your HT lead and coil pack wiring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Definitely all good! :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Heres a video of it trying to start.... Anyone have any ideas? and the noise at the end is my dads 300tdi! The MAP sensor is also constantly reporting 100kPa. How do you calibrate these? (In MS2...) Have searched but what i try doesnt seem to change anything Thanks Jad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve200TDi Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I think 100kpa is 1bar which atmospheric, so that sounds right. Things i've checked in the past: - Is there fuel coming out of the fuel rail? (Just incase you have the wires the wrong way round and you're sucking all the fuel out of the rail!) - Is there spark? - Is the laptop reading and engine speed as you may have the wires round the wrong way. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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