While the injector pump is super accessible id highly suggest removing it and getting all new seals put in it. Ususlly once one seal starts leaking others will start leaking. Would be worth it for peace of mind while you're going to all of this effort. Loving the rebuild boys
I would use genuine O rings on the injector pump. Those O ring set get sets get you out of trouble but are not a long-term solution. But still very inspiring video.
I really admire how precise you are like the break and diff spring for example. You could have just left it. But you made the adjustment and you a proper job with keeping it to a clean and strong standard. You could have half arsed so many things but you took the extra time and I really like that and your build especially it feels more relatable to those out there who don’t have a whack of cash on hand to just buy everything it has heart to this build.
I noticed it's running the early GQ type gearbox with PTO cover. I have a complete PTO winch assembly to suit, shafts, control cable, supports. 10,000 LB, Powerauto winch head with 50m of dyneema rope. Can't sell it, nobody wants.
This was a great episode, simpke straight to yhe point no flufing around. Makes me want to give building a GU a go. Super keen to see it when its done guys keep it up.
even though they look alright i’d recommend changing the gearbox and engine mounts, it’s not an enjoyable job with the body on. get a racebred passenger mount as the left always brakes from torque steer, and then you have piece of mind they’ll last another 25 years. same with body mounts, just make sure you buy genuine
G'day Aussies Arvos, what happened to Liam's shorts? Definitely garage shorts haha. Awesome video, thank you for the great content, I'm looking forward to the finished product. Will Liam paint his cab? If so, I'd recommend dark red raptor coat.
Really great progress here. Interesting to see how much higher (I think) the engine sits in the coil chassis than the other one. Is this higher off the ground (maybe) or just above the rails and cross pieces. Is the engine / drive angle the same? You show the shaft differences, which is cool to see. Lovin' the project. Nice!!
I had a Landcruiser ute on which I had a piggyback camper which needed a water tank so I buought a plastic tank & put it between the chassis and the tray. Now might be a good time to do so if you want to fit one.
McGuire's aluminium wheel cleaner in the purple bottle is perfect for de-staining the inlet manifolds/gearbox etc its also the strongest degreaser I've ever used haha
As of this point nothing has happened with vic roads. However based on the requirements for a chassis swap certification at vic roads I have already talked with an engineer who will provide a VASS certificate (engineers certificate). Then should be as simple as filling out some paperwork!
Flush you brake lines with metho, did my 105 series a while back and was surprised at the gunk that came out. Ended up fitting new callipers all round and a new master cylinder. Was only going to put new drilled and slotted rotors but hey where’s the fun in that🥸
@@Wroeys4x4 update... looks like I have to replace the whole thing. Pulled it out and it seems GQ column is different design to GU and is single piece instead of two.
Although the diffs do have provisions for ABS. I won’t be using it in the build as I believe there has to be a bit of engineering/testing for it work properly
TD42 whilst slow, is reliable and healthy and even pretty good on fuel. Didn’t want to have to put 10’s of thousands for a new engine, supporting mods and engineering costs!
