Alan G's truck

#301 by Zoidburg , Wed Sep 23, 2015 9:16 pm

We don't have any of that kind of measuring kit at work, main dealers are forced to have it on their tool boards but at a small independent garage like ours it's down to what the owner thinks we need (which is not much).

For that reason I'm leaning towards buying a built short motor or getting it re-worked at a machine shop.

Another concern I have is balance shaft bearings because I've heard stories of them seizing up and chucking the belt off.

#302 by Alan G , Wed Sep 23, 2015 9:21 pm

I dont have them either so using mk1 eyeball & rule etc. The balance shaft bearings look ok to change once the crank is out.

#303 by Alan G , Sat Sep 26, 2015 3:32 pm

Well so far today I have............

#304 by Alan G , Sat Sep 26, 2015 3:40 pm

@Greigboy

Oops

#305 by Greigboy , Sat Sep 26, 2015 3:58 pm

TBH Al their all getting that way now, nothing difficult just more time.

You might remember my pal that came to the quarry with the 05 plate black and silver one, his wasn't much better, and I was going to change the front panel on it before the head gasket went which was the straw that broke the camels back.

#306 by 123hotchef , Sat Sep 26, 2015 4:10 pm

wow u have been busy Alan

bad case of tin worm you have there mate

is that wood I see on the bulk head with the relays and fuses?

u got a flat too mate

@krutly can u describe the pics please

#307 by robert3040 , Sat Sep 26, 2015 5:22 pm

Good day at the office Al !

#308 by krutly , Sat Sep 26, 2015 5:25 pm

I shall describe the pics to you cheffy
it's of a classic L200 with the engine removed ......... the front tyres have deliberately been let down in order to lower the front so the engine hoist doesn't have to go as high to get the engine out

top work Alan

#309 by 123hotchef , Sat Sep 26, 2015 5:33 pm

thanks mate u forget to mention what colour the truck was

#310 by marcosuk , Sat Sep 26, 2015 6:43 pm

Didn't make it the day Alan. Was out with the missus. Looks like you've got a fair bit cracked.

#311 by Alan G , Sat Sep 26, 2015 8:03 pm

Well engine out & totally stripped so I can reuse the con rods. Front end stripped ready to be cut & welded. It will take time but I will get there. Also looks like the fuel pump has been leaking at the front seal & has been damaging the balance belt. I will post pic later as I'm just home.

#312 by Basil , Sat Sep 26, 2015 8:12 pm

Pretty good progress Allan, bit of a time and motion test, this, see how long it REALLY takes....

#313 by 123hotchef , Sat Sep 26, 2015 8:15 pm

work will undoubtedly get in the way though

#314 by Basil , Sat Sep 26, 2015 8:53 pm

How inconvenient! We'll keep a running total, and stop the clock accordingly

#315 by Alan G , Sat Sep 26, 2015 10:09 pm

Not going to rush it. I have the use of my dads car anyway so no need to rush the job.

#316 by Basil , Sat Sep 26, 2015 10:15 pm

Haha why would you they'll think you won the lottery at work!

#317 by ronniecabers , Sat Sep 26, 2015 10:24 pm

Quote: Alan G wrote in post #315
Not going to rush it. I have the use of my dads car anyway so no need to rush the job.

But I bet you'd rather have the truck................

#318 by Alan G , Sat Sep 26, 2015 10:29 pm

Quote: Basil wrote in post #316
Haha why would you they'll think you won the lottery at work!

Wish I had lol

#319 by Alan G , Sat Sep 26, 2015 10:30 pm

Quote: ronniecabers wrote in post #317
Quote: Alan G wrote in post #315
Not going to rush it. I have the use of my dads car anyway so no need to rush the job.

But I bet you'd rather have the truck................

I dont mind driving the jag as its a wee bit faster than the truck lol.

#320 by Basil , Sat Sep 26, 2015 10:48 pm

Quote: Alan G wrote in post #318
Quote: Basil wrote in post #316
Haha why would you they'll think you won the lottery at work!

Wish I had lol

What, so then you'd have to buy a new truck? Imagine the struggle .... what to choose? V8, straight 6 or even a flat 6 or v10......v12 is too daft although I saw a db9 this afternoon...now there's a motor

#321 by Antonio , Sun Sep 27, 2015 10:21 am

Quote: Alan G wrote in post #311
Well engine out & totally stripped so I can reuse the con rods. Front end stripped ready to be cut & welded. It will take time but I will get there. Also looks like the fuel pump has been leaking at the front seal & has been damaging the balance belt. I will post pic later as I'm just home.

Glad your keeping the truck mate, the work will be worth it you know that...

#322 by Admin , Mon Sep 28, 2015 1:32 am

Poor wee rusty truck....

The fecker has just demolished my Christmas savings 😠😛

#323 by birdie , Mon Sep 28, 2015 7:34 am

Well done Louise, my Mrs told me to "sell the fecking money pit" and I now want another

#324 by Zoidburg , Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:18 pm

I'm not keen on that flaky front panel Alan, don't want to check mine in case it looks the same!

Any chance you could post some pics of the stripped out engine bits, interesting to see how knackered the binned bits are and how good the re-used/donor bits are.

#325 by robl200 , Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:38 pm

Been through the same pain with mine. Nice engine lift there hehe!

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