Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build

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Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by Jordi » Mon May 27, 2013 11:08 pm

Never had an issues with it. It'll be getting changed soon. I'm making better time than i thought with the engine swap and want my snorkel on this week too.
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 » Tue May 28, 2013 3:06 pm

Timing issues sorted!
Water leak sorted!
New PAS pipe sorted! (May take it down and get another made to fit even better, its a bit, baggy)

Power steering working!
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 Ladaman » Tue May 28, 2013 4:19 pm

Smashing them jobs off!! :thumbup:
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Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by Jordi » Tue May 28, 2013 4:38 pm

I'm depressed looking at having to tidy up 3 or 4 pipes and a half a dozen wires.

Its making it all look nice and tidy that lets me down.

Also looking at how rusty / rotten the front end is. If i have time i'll take it off and paint it. My new engine and gearbox mounts will be here tomorrow (thanks Andyrew). So once they are in thats the actual conversion and upgrades done.

Still got my recovery points to weld on and wheels to fit. I'm not sure if the front end looks worse than it is myabe a quick grind and flat and paint and it'll look ok? Wont 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 Jordi » Tue May 28, 2013 5:27 pm

Its looking a little bit tidier but not by much. Its not a lack of space the causes problems for me but getting all the additional pipework to fit in the right place.

Another small win know that all the power steering bits and pieces work. Just waiting for the mounts to arrive tomorrow.

Not 100% sure how i'm gonna do the exhaust, thinking a piece of flexi pipe will sort 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 Jordi » Tue May 28, 2013 9:54 pm

Few of todays photos
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Not sure how much stuff i've posted on here two, three and four times.

Did i mention it runs and power steering is awesome. Hasn't been out the garage yet but when i bleeding it earlier it was one fingured lock to lock.
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 dan_2k_uk » Tue May 28, 2013 9:56 pm

Jordi wrote:
Did i mention it runs and power steering is awesome. Hasn't been out the garage yet but when i bleeding it earlier it was one fingured lock to lock.
Its even better when moving. What exhaust manifold you using. just fit the old 1300 manifold
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Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by Jordi » Tue May 28, 2013 9:58 pm

1300 manifold Dan. I didn't get an exhaust manifold with the the 1600.
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 dan_2k_uk » Tue May 28, 2013 10:04 pm

Should fit... ish
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Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by Jordi » Tue May 28, 2013 10:18 pm

I need to fit the 1300 engine mounts Dan, that should lower it a bit and the adaptor plate sticks out past the engine and gear box. May have to grind it flush.

Failing all, a very noisy ride down to Exhaust A Fix and have it cut and pit a flexi pipe in or just get a new down pipe made.
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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