Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build

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Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by ROBBIE » Sat May 25, 2013 12:21 am

Love it mrs had scan but you got parts :hahaha: how is she an baby
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Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by Jordi » Sat May 25, 2013 8:27 pm

Todays progress has been good. Stopped due to no 14mm drill bit.

Front panel off. Engine and box out.

1600 has flywheel and clutch, inlet manifold, new cam belt, 1300 water rail.
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Straight to wickes for a drill bit in the morning. Machine mart to exchange a broken ratchet (thankyou life time guarantee!)

Then get the old steering box out. Possibly put a new tie rod in if i can't get the arm and rod to spit.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank

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Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by andyrew » Sat May 25, 2013 8:34 pm

Looking good man.

What's the drill for?
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Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by Jordi » Sat May 25, 2013 8:38 pm

The top bolts that go gearbox to engine are 14mm for the vit block. Only 12 (i think) for the SJ block, gear box needs drilling out to let them fit through.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank

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Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by Jordi » Sat May 25, 2013 9:13 pm

I have noticed quite a lot of new rust and rot on the wings so while its all apart i may get mr angry out to tidy it up. Need to swap the philips head bolts for proper hex head bolts too. Make it easier to undo as and when required.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank

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Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by dazerede » Sat May 25, 2013 9:34 pm

Looks good while u have ur engine out are I going to clean and paint the engine bay
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Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by Jordi » Sat May 25, 2013 9:38 pm

Probably not.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank

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Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by ROBBIE » Sat May 25, 2013 10:20 pm

Jordi wrote:Probably not.
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Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by Jordi » Sat May 25, 2013 10:22 pm

All things going to plan it'll be done by tomorrow night. Hasn't taken as long as i thought to get it all stripped out.

Think the rad fitting will take the time as it requires a bit of fab work to fit it.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank

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Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by Anton » Sat May 25, 2013 10:37 pm

Top work, Jordi!

Wish I had the time/energy to get that much done on mine... !
1985 SJ413VX (SJ50V) with SPOA, rear disc brakes, 31x10.5R15 Kaiman Malatesta tyres, an MOT and a lot left to do!

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