Only had a quick look at the underside of the car last night. General impressions are the body is fairly well protected against rust. The chassis on the other hand, has a lot of flaking paint, and surface corrosion. Nothing structural though. A quick wire brush, and some stone chip to protect it again
Dropped the sump, to swap it, and the ladder frame over...
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After having rinsed the shrapnel, it was even more clear that the old engine was
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The sump and ladder frame got a bloody good clean, and fitted to the new engine
While the engine was out, the autobox was removed, and the sump/filter changed
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Nice to see there was no issues with this sump
Some rough cookie replaced 1 brake pipe, but they were both replaced completely anyway
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New front-rear pipes done. Just need a little tidying up
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Now, the car is an 05/05. Rust is not really an issue, it is all surface rust. Again, looks worse in the photos than it actually is, and not bad enough to worry about. While it is in bits though, it will be taken care of, and protected before the rebuild
This is just above the rear diff:
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In behind the heatshields above the rear silencer:
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Rear chassis crossmember:
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Cleaned and covered in stone chip:
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O/S chassis leg:
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O/S engine mount:
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And for good measure, the front brake pipes were also done
New engine was from a Jag, so sump and sensor was completely different
Rear wishbones were replaced, along with more new brake pipes:
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Difference between the D3 + RRS bushes:
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There was a little play in the rear ARB bushes, so some shims were fitted:
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Also needed a passenger side upper hub bush
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For any possible future turbo removal to be made as easy as possible, the turbo was removed, the studs were taken out, and the threads drilled out to 8mm. 2x M8 flange bolts were used to refit. This aids turbo removal massively, and is also much quicker. The small silicone hose was also fitted to the turbo at the same time. Big respect goes to robbo770 for fitting this hose with the turbo still fitted to the engine
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Same with this hose too. Easy in theory...
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EGR valves have been removed, and blanked at the exhaust manifold. Does away with the valves altogether. Once I have some spare time to compare the difference between EU3 + EU4 cooling systems, I will be doing away with the EGR coolers and associated pipework altogether too
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The big I/C hose was a doddle to fit
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The corroded parts of bodywork were wire-brushed down, and waxoyled. The whole car will be done fully, when the colder weather is here (but before the salt goes down )
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The 2 halves were then joined together, a few connectors rejoined, and it started almost furst turn of the key. The only issue is a faulty oil temp sensor, which is hopefully causing the following problem. This was with no throttle input at all...
SRS light is currently on, but there is a loose wire underneath the passenger seat. Will have that fixed this morning, and is booked in for an MOT at 4pm today
Jobs left to do are:
Refit front mudflaps
Clear sunroof drains, and dry out carpets
Bloody good wash and polish
Enjoy permagrin
The MOT was a success! Passed, with 2 advisories. One for having an engine cover fitted, and one for having an undertray fitted, despite them both being 10 mikes away from the car, next to my toolbox
It was a pretty uneventful drive back from the MOT, and equally so on the drive home (on trade plates)
A decat pipe has been ordered from the group buy, and fitted shortly. Needs the front PDC sorted still, and a bloody good clean
And, not forgetting the obligatory D3 forum sticker :thumbsup:
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15th May 2013 4:59 pm
DiscoDunc
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looks good so far Duncan
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15th May 2013 5:09 pm
euangibson
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That's going to be a very big "How To" guide Mike "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
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15th May 2013 5:18 pm
geoff.
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15th May 2013 5:19 pm
Alan B
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Bet your glad you hung on before breaking for parts
Glad things are going right again Mikey
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15th May 2013 5:45 pm
haroosh
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I think the Haynes manual may need updating once Mikey gets stuck in here??
15th May 2013 6:01 pm
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15th May 2013 7:16 pm
tomtom86
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15th May 2013 8:16 pm
robo
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very best of luck watching this with interest gone not forgotten 2 classics
gone forgotten 2 p38s
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15th May 2013 8:42 pm
Discoed
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good news
15th May 2013 8:44 pm
mickyd4
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Good desicion not to sell or break ....
Would have been a huge mistake, you'll be enjoying the soon 2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
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2021 Golf MK8 GTD
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1993 Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8
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2020 - Defender 110 D240 First Edition - SOLD
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15th May 2013 8:52 pm
Russell
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Said you should hang in there MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
15th May 2013 8:53 pm
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if you cant hold on dont let go , it ill come in handy for something even if you never use it.
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