A Numpty and his 2.1 Project
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Re: A Numpty and his 2.1 Project
Nice work - will keep the old fingers crossed on start up
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Re: A Numpty and his 2.1 Project
Lol @ engine swap - no prob,
bellhousing gasket - no prob,
paint engine bay - no prob,
Swap fuel pump - too much faff!
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bellhousing gasket - no prob,
paint engine bay - no prob,
Swap fuel pump - too much faff!
Brilliant.
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Re: A Numpty and his 2.1 Project
... One great observation!
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Re: A Numpty and his 2.1 Project
Yeah does sound a bit daft , although for first time doing it I found it really simple compared to some jobs I've done on the van.
Also its always the small jobs that bite you in the a***
Also its always the small jobs that bite you in the a***
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Re: A Numpty and his 2.1 Project
Good luck, Steve.
One month after wrecking the 2.1, lve finally got the 1.9 on the road for a test drive.
There is a marked difference in the power between the 1900 and the 2.1. Perhaps the auto drive sucks up some go-go. Or perhaps, at the moment, lm being overly gentle with the temporary 1900 engine as
I fitted new pistons rings. So it is still bedding in?
In contrast, Steve, you will be mightily glad running a 2.1 on carb. They rock!
One month after wrecking the 2.1, lve finally got the 1.9 on the road for a test drive.
There is a marked difference in the power between the 1900 and the 2.1. Perhaps the auto drive sucks up some go-go. Or perhaps, at the moment, lm being overly gentle with the temporary 1900 engine as
I fitted new pistons rings. So it is still bedding in?
In contrast, Steve, you will be mightily glad running a 2.1 on carb. They rock!
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Re: A Numpty and his 2.1 Project
Thanks Stu,
Today was spent cleaning up the exhaust and refitting it with new belt, fitting the alternator and buttoning up everything.
Then decided to put coolant in then watched it leak out the thermostat from the sensor and between the housing parts.
Tomorrow oil is going in and I will then fit the fuel pump and try see if I've got enough wire for it.
I think I made a booboo though with the syncro thermostat housing as the sensors are threaded and the temp gauge sensor is different as in it's a one wire one and not two wires so not sure how I am gonna go about resolving that.
Today was spent cleaning up the exhaust and refitting it with new belt, fitting the alternator and buttoning up everything.
Then decided to put coolant in then watched it leak out the thermostat from the sensor and between the housing parts.
Tomorrow oil is going in and I will then fit the fuel pump and try see if I've got enough wire for it.
I think I made a booboo though with the syncro thermostat housing as the sensors are threaded and the temp gauge sensor is different as in it's a one wire one and not two wires so not sure how I am gonna go about resolving that.
1985 LeisureDrive 2.1DJ 5 Speed syncro conversion project.
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Re: A Numpty and his 2.1 Project
So, between us, we should be able to write the ultimate "lve got the T25 blues" song.
Well, l got under my van. Oh yes, l got under my van. To see the red coolant flow in to a pan!
Your line next....if you have time?
Well, l got under my van. Oh yes, l got under my van. To see the red coolant flow in to a pan!
Your line next....if you have time?
MaxStu
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
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Re: A Numpty and his 2.1 Project
That's certainly a lot more than I got leak wise
While I appreciate the record offer sadly I dont have an ounce of musical prowess.
While I appreciate the record offer sadly I dont have an ounce of musical prowess.
1985 LeisureDrive 2.1DJ 5 Speed syncro conversion project.
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Re: A Numpty and his 2.1 Project
That was the worst one of many. I managed to damage the thermostat to block o'ring.
Back to your imminent start up.
Back to your imminent start up.
MaxStu
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Re: A Numpty and his 2.1 Project
to stesaw
just cut off the 2 pin connector to temp sender and put a 6.3mm spade terminal on the signal wire, that fits the switch and earth the brown wire and the gauge will work
just cut off the 2 pin connector to temp sender and put a 6.3mm spade terminal on the signal wire, that fits the switch and earth the brown wire and the gauge will work
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Re: A Numpty and his 2.1 Project
I was wondering if thats all I needed to do, thanks for the clarification aidan.
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Re: A Numpty and his 2.1 Project
So today no startup as yet, found some coolant weeping from the top oil cooler hose after fiddling and swearing at it a bit I think I need a stronger clip for it, do have a spare hose for it if need be as well.
Filled the engine with oil, then looked under to see it pissing out of one side, one of the pushrod seals was squashed inwards so a quick jiggle of the pushrod cover shifted it into place. Sorted the temp gauge wiring (thanks Aidan)
I WAS going to fit the electric fuel pump, but I've not got enough wire, so guess what? Mechanical one went on for now.
Cranked the engine without plugs in to build oil pressure and make sure no leaks, everything seems fine
So tomorrow will be the running in... I hope!
Filled the engine with oil, then looked under to see it pissing out of one side, one of the pushrod seals was squashed inwards so a quick jiggle of the pushrod cover shifted it into place. Sorted the temp gauge wiring (thanks Aidan)
I WAS going to fit the electric fuel pump, but I've not got enough wire, so guess what? Mechanical one went on for now.
Cranked the engine without plugs in to build oil pressure and make sure no leaks, everything seems fine
So tomorrow will be the running in... I hope!
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1985 LeisureDrive 2.1DJ 5 Speed syncro conversion project.
1979 LT 2.0CH Westy project
1979 LT 2.0CH Westy project
Re: A Numpty and his 2.1 Project
Good luck, matey!
MaxStu
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
"Blissfully happy in your presence".
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Re: A Numpty and his 2.1 Project
Spot the balls up..
1985 LeisureDrive 2.1DJ 5 Speed syncro conversion project.
1979 LT 2.0CH Westy project
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Re: A Numpty and his 2.1 Project
Ccolant pipe over alternator belt?
MaxStu
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
"Blissfully happy in your presence".
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
"Blissfully happy in your presence".