Recent content by Mudman

Hi Cebby, I used every one of them and the offcuts that were left over if put together, would make up approx. 1 'U' shape. Some vehicles may not require this many, and others may require more. I initially started with 10 manderal U-bends and found that I needed more once I started putting the...

If you can find a fuel tank & pump from a v6 hilux surf, it's probably the easiest & cheapest sollution. The pump is inside the tank and the tank should bolt straight in. The only other thing you will need to do is run 2 extra wires to the tank to run the pump. I used one on mine and it seams...

Hi Steven, The engine/gearbox adaptor was made by Performance Metalworks & they also supplied the flywheel. They may get a bit upset if I copied their parts and sold them for a profit. I've considered making direct bolt-in engine & gearbox mounts as a kit. They were very easy to make and didn't...

The last photo was taken about 3 months after I had it running. I don't think the idle-up valve is working because the idle was all over the place. I decided to disconnect it and remove the hose to the throttle body and plug the hose connections. I set the idle using the adjusting screws on the...

There's just one more thing I need to do before attempting the wiring and that is the air filter & air flow metre. The factory plastic pipe between the throttle body and the air flow metre would not fit due to the brake booster being in the way so I decided to scrap it and go for a 82mm diameter...

Hi Clown Boy, The factory steering stabiliser was originally located over top of the tie-rod and was in the way of the sump. So rather than modify the sump, I decided to remove the stabiliser and relocate an aftermarket one underneath the tie rod because this was a much easier and better...

Sorry Jmcreely for taking so long to get back to you... I'm not sure if these are the part numbers or the stock reference numbers for the radiator & heater hoses I used but here's what I have. The brand of the lower radiator hose & heater hose is 'Mackay' which are made in Australia for...

I bought the oil filter by-pass adaptor, remote oil filter mount, braided hose & fittings all seperately and it cost around (NZ) $500. The oil filter by-pass adaptor had a 3/4 - 16 thread and will fit most Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan & VW engines which have spin on filters. All the parts...

I used the oil pressure sender from the original 2L-T diesel engine but had to mount it remotely because the engine mount was in the way. I made a mounting plate from 3mm thick steel and bolted it to the rear airconditioning pump mount. I used brass fittings & copper hose for the plumbing. It...

It's really easy to get to the oil filter to change it when the time comes, and it shouldn't spill oil everywhere when I do need to change it.

Now that I had the cooling sorted out, it was time to do something about the oil filter & sender. I had to remove the oil filter to get the engine sitting between the chassis rails and then found that there wasn't enough room to screw it back on. I think smaller filters are available but there...

Yeah, It makes life a lot easier when you can find the right parts straight off the shelf. I still have the part numbers if anyone wants to order some.

Hey thanks for the link... I may have to pay these guys a visit just to see whats involved. I haven't made up my mind whether to go ahead with this yet. I probably will once I get everything else sorted out. I've still got to find out what the advantages/disadvantages are. (Don't know much...