Alan G's truck

#376 by Mallinman , Wed Oct 14, 2015 5:57 pm

That's not 2 bad then. That front panel seems to be the pitfall for rust on these trucks. Now u've mastered it you can offer it as a service. Lol.

#377 by Alan G , Wed Oct 14, 2015 6:15 pm

Quote: Mallinman wrote in post #376
That's not 2 bad then. That front panel seems to be the pitfall for rust on these trucks. Now u've mastered it you can offer it as a service. Lol.

Ha, you havent seen my welding lol

#378 by Alan G , Thu Oct 15, 2015 10:18 pm

Its alive ............. once bled up it started first turn. So engine rebuild is now coplete.

Fitted winch tray & winch. Just got the bumper to sort & were done.

#379 by robert3040 , Thu Oct 15, 2015 10:22 pm

Well done Al.Give yourself a pat on the back mate.Hopefully that's the end of your woes.

#380 by Moonshine runner , Thu Oct 15, 2015 10:30 pm

Al your hired come get me anchors I thought I av problems. First turn of the key me finks the man knows a fing or two.

#381 by robert3040 , Thu Oct 15, 2015 10:31 pm

@ Moonshine runner,he ain't failed yet.Done many a job for us lads on here

#382 by Basil , Thu Oct 15, 2015 10:43 pm

Quote: Alan G wrote in post #378
Its alive ............. once bled up it started first turn. So engine rebuild is now coplete.

Fitted winch tray & winch. Just got the bumper to sort & were done.

Good job Alan, leading by example

#383 by 123hotchef , Fri Oct 16, 2015 6:45 am

top job mate lets hope it stays alive for many years to come now

#384 by ronniecabers , Fri Oct 16, 2015 8:03 am

Well done mate ...didn't take too long either......

#385 by AD , Fri Oct 16, 2015 8:11 am

Quote: Moonshine runner wrote in post #380
Al your hired come get me anchors I thought I have problems. First turn of the key i think the man knows a thing or two.

#386 by woody13 , Fri Oct 16, 2015 8:54 am

Nice one fella,back in the saddle again...

#387 by George , Fri Oct 16, 2015 2:39 pm

Nice work up and running and you were taking your time
what you like when you are in a hurry

#388 by Alan G , Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:23 pm

Quote: Alan G wrote in post #186
Recent work done.

Spare wheel carrier fitted to the rear. Extra reverse spotlights fitted to canopy(cut out the spoiler)
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@Cribbs1984 is this what your looking for

this is the back of mine.

#389 by Alan G , Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:33 pm

As most of you who have looked at this thread my truck decided to die on Saturday 19th Sept at about 2030hrs.

I decided to build a new engine . So starting

Here are some pics I took. Not many as I was to busy building a FECKIN engine

Stripped the front end as I knew it was rotten aswell.

#390 by marcosuk , Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:39 pm

How was the drive back then Alan? Any issues. .

#391 by Alan G , Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:40 pm

So
2nd hand block
Re used conrods, rocker shaft & rockers
Water pump ( 6 months old)
Turbo (2 months old)
Fuel pump

New
Pistons
Crankshaft
Big end shells & main bearings
Piston rings
Balance shaft bearings
Oil pump gears
Balance & cam belts
Cylinder head bolts
Cylinder head
All valves
Starter motor
Radiator
Oil filter
Flexy pipes from oil filter housing to oil cooler

Replaced the front panel & took the opportunity to fit my winch tray & winch.

#392 by Alan G , Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:49 pm

Just drove it home tonight & all seems ok. I would say the power is back as I drove up a hill in 4th when usually I would have to drop to 3rd.

So 28 days from dying it rises from the ashes & that was only working Saturdays for 9ish hrs, tues & thurs nights after work for about 4ish hrs.

Thanks to @marcosuk @L200allan & @G Jones for coming down today to keep moral up

Main road test still to be done.

#393 by 123hotchef , Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:51 pm

good work man, what is the spare carrier off of origainally alan

#394 by L200allan ( deleted ) , Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:51 pm

No probs mate. Always good to drop by and get the bad news haha. Sorry it was only a flying visit but she who should be obayed had different plans lol

#395 by Alan G , Sat Oct 17, 2015 9:07 pm

Quote: 123hotchef wrote in post #393
good work man, what is the spare carrier off of origainally alan

I think its of a gen 2 or 3 surf. Got it of ebay

#396 by krutly , Sun Oct 18, 2015 10:08 am

well done Alan, the phoenix lives once again

#397 by baz , Sun Oct 18, 2015 1:40 pm

Maybe just me good job but why so much cost y not let it die

#398 by woody13 , Sun Oct 18, 2015 1:52 pm

Quote: baz wrote in post #397
Maybe just me good job but why so much cost y not let it die

You are mr doom n gloom baz......

#399 by Alan G , Sun Oct 18, 2015 1:59 pm

Quote: baz wrote in post #397
Maybe just me good job but why so much cost y not let it die

Where was I going to get another motor with a new engine that I knew there was no issues with anything else for £1200 ??

#400 by Alan G , Sun Oct 18, 2015 2:38 pm

Puddle of oil under the truck today . Went for a look & its really black oil but the oil in the engine is really clean so I think it may have been trapped in the x member when the old engine came out. Time will tell as I will steam clean the x member tomorrow & see what happens.

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