trotters sammy... updated finally
Re: trotters sammy... updated finally
But not as much as Bookface has buggered most forums.
05 Jimny on 33s
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mike harris
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Re: trotters sammy... updated finally
Looking good man ! Changed a bit since I collected that vitara !
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timwilks13
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Re: trotters sammy... updated finally
As I am now the present owner of this (cheers trot) I figured I should continue the thread.
Failed the MOT on springs fouling the tyres, bit of M12 threaded bar and a spacer welded to the axle sorted that.
Got a shiny new rad to go in this week, finally got the Jimny steering box that trot was talking about 4 years ago fitted, PS pump is on but not connected yet, it's on the higher mounts but once the new rad is in it should go back to the original mounts. Got some decent pipes made up by a local company.
Raised floor is going I the back so the dog doesn't get too hot from the exhaust floor and should fit camping gear and tool box underneath. Treated myself to a proper tool kit for the SJ, anyway pics as follows.
Failed the MOT on springs fouling the tyres, bit of M12 threaded bar and a spacer welded to the axle sorted that.
Got a shiny new rad to go in this week, finally got the Jimny steering box that trot was talking about 4 years ago fitted, PS pump is on but not connected yet, it's on the higher mounts but once the new rad is in it should go back to the original mounts. Got some decent pipes made up by a local company.
Raised floor is going I the back so the dog doesn't get too hot from the exhaust floor and should fit camping gear and tool box underneath. Treated myself to a proper tool kit for the SJ, anyway pics as follows.
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1986 SJ410 - Furry dice, new window winder.
10 kinds of people in this world, those who understand binary and those who dont.
if you can read this you're too close to the monitor, sit back and save your eyes!!
My build, formally Trotters build.
10 kinds of people in this world, those who understand binary and those who dont.
if you can read this you're too close to the monitor, sit back and save your eyes!!
My build, formally Trotters build.
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timwilks13
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Re: trotters sammy... updated finally
Aaaand for some reason portrait photos are sideways, I will try to fix this asap...
1986 SJ410 - Furry dice, new window winder.
10 kinds of people in this world, those who understand binary and those who dont.
if you can read this you're too close to the monitor, sit back and save your eyes!!
My build, formally Trotters build.
10 kinds of people in this world, those who understand binary and those who dont.
if you can read this you're too close to the monitor, sit back and save your eyes!!
My build, formally Trotters build.
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ROBBIE
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Re: trotters sammy... updated finally
Well done Tim, are you going to use it, or park it on the drive 
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Jimny 1.6 not as good as an SJ but still good
Jimny 1.6 not as good as an SJ but still good
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donkeychomp
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Jordi
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Re: trotters sammy... updated finally
He’s only bought it to fill drive space Robbie after scrapping his old vivaro and wondering “hmmm, what could fill the spot now?”
It is all true though, i have seen it in reality, moving, driving.
Crack on Tim, i’ll get mine sorted st some point.
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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Rabid Rhino
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Re: trotters sammy... updated finally
Whoa, there's some nice kit on that to match the workshop.
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timwilks13
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Re: trotters sammy... updated finally
Back to the grind stone. A few oil leaks here and there made me decide it was time for an overhaul.
Bonnet off for easy access. First thing was to bolt back on the bottom pulley, forgot when I did the timing belt and all the bolts fell out causing a rattle I thought to be the bottom end, one lucky SOB.
Redid valve clearances, which I strongly advise to everyone, makes the engine so much quieter when done correctly!
New plugs have gone in, full oil flush, change and filter. Sump gasket was a tad weepy so replaced that. Carb rebuild kit is on its way too.
Onto the body work, respraying the red primed bits to be an actual colour. Removed the old arches and got some conveyor rubber to replace them once the paint touch up is done.
Got a remote locking kit on the way just because I can, new horn too so people on the road will take me seriously when necessary, and new side lights to replace the plastic faded ones!
Bonnet off for easy access. First thing was to bolt back on the bottom pulley, forgot when I did the timing belt and all the bolts fell out causing a rattle I thought to be the bottom end, one lucky SOB.
Redid valve clearances, which I strongly advise to everyone, makes the engine so much quieter when done correctly!
New plugs have gone in, full oil flush, change and filter. Sump gasket was a tad weepy so replaced that. Carb rebuild kit is on its way too.
Onto the body work, respraying the red primed bits to be an actual colour. Removed the old arches and got some conveyor rubber to replace them once the paint touch up is done.
Got a remote locking kit on the way just because I can, new horn too so people on the road will take me seriously when necessary, and new side lights to replace the plastic faded ones!
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1986 SJ410 - Furry dice, new window winder.
10 kinds of people in this world, those who understand binary and those who dont.
if you can read this you're too close to the monitor, sit back and save your eyes!!
My build, formally Trotters build.
10 kinds of people in this world, those who understand binary and those who dont.
if you can read this you're too close to the monitor, sit back and save your eyes!!
My build, formally Trotters build.
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donkeychomp
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Re: trotters sammy... updated finally
Good work Tim. Amazing what a service can do to an engine!
If it ticks over...leave it