goodo
Member Since: 04 Dec 2018
Location: Cheltenham
Posts: 107
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| A “while you’re in there” wuestion |
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So, the beloved truck is not garnering much appreciation on the used car marketplace, with its crossover pipe failure and all.
I’ve had two offer for £2k which I cannot reasonably accept. I’d rather keep it as a souvenir for that price SORN.
So, I’m thinking of fixing it up.
I’ve got a quote for the body off (10hrs Labour) plus parts, but I want to know a list of ‘whilst you’re in there’ items.
My first and obvious one is the fuel pump bel which will be an easy swap, but should I be changing EGRs, checking play on turbochargers and other bits of the engine which fail and are a PITA to get to.general cleaning and checking jobs whilst the engine is exposed?
Car has done 155k.
Would be interested to hear your thoughts
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 17th Jul 2024 10:04 am |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
Posts: 10795
 
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I have put this note together over the years, much cribbed from Disco-Mikey - I hope this helps
Many people have asked whether it is necessary, or desirable, to have the body off for certain jobs in particular the 105k / 7 year service to facilitate changing belts
It might be sensible to compile a list of jobs worth considering if and when one has the body off:-
Front & Rear Belts
Front & Rear Tensioners plus Bolts (In the Kit)
Two Idlers Pulleys Plus Bolts (In the Kit)
Oil Pump Casing
Oil Seal for Crankshaft
Crankshaft Bolt
Consider replacing water pump - flush & replace coolant.
Inspect all brake pipes & replace rear brake lines
Front + rear upper arms
Consider changing intercooler hoses, particularly the 2 small ones with silicon
Turbo actuator rod
Check EPB cables
Autobox filter
Clean in-tank pump gauze
Carefully inspect the wiring for damage, and repair if required
Check rear air conditioning pipes
Check EGRs & turbo & turbo pipes
Check High Pressure Fuel Pump
Clean intercooler & radiator - consider replacing & upgrading intercooler
Check all suspension bushes & shims - takes around 60 seconds with the body off.
Check cross-over pipe at rear of the engine
Check prop shaft & universal joints
Wash chassis & underside of body, rub down and underseal any rust reapply Waxoil where necessary.
Remove the turbo, fit new modified actuator rod. Take out the studs and drill the threads out to 8mm. Use 2x M8 flange bolts to refit. This aids future turbo removal massively, and is also much quicker.
Check fuel injectors & glow plugs
If a manual clean XY sensor and consider fitting new clutch (& flywheel) - 1 hours labour as opposed to 6 to 8 hours.
By 100,000 miles expect to have done:-
Wishbones.
Steering tie rods.
ARB bushes.
Ball joints
Steering Column Universal Joints
Suspension bushes, you can get carried away with these. Most common are the rear uppers and front lowers. Body off makes no difference to front lowers, but the rear uppers are 5 mins a side, as opposed to 2 hours with the body in place. A perfect excuse to upgrade to the RRS arms.
Check the exhaust system, it rarely gives any issues. But, a perfect excuse to consider replacement or upgrade.
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| 17th Jul 2024 10:12 am |
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goodo
Member Since: 04 Dec 2018
Location: Cheltenham
Posts: 107
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This is really helpful, thanks. Makes me want to install a 2-post lift and really take my time.
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| 17th Jul 2024 10:46 am |
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chris forrest
Member Since: 11 May 2024
Location: devon
Posts: 3
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VMT. 1952 Series 1 80 in LR. Jaguar XK120 OTS. MGB GT V8
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