Modifications and Accessories:
Suspension: 2" awaiting installation
Body Lift: 2" awaiting installation
Tyres/Wheels: 32" Mud tyres
Traction Aids: nil
Communications/GPS: My cell phone!
Dual Batteries: nil
Engine: 2.8, intercooled
Exhaust: 2.5" dump pipe in to 2" (temporary)
Sound system: Panasonic head unit, fusin and sony component speakers
External: Bonnet scoop
Others:
Bought for $1000 from Blenheim with a huge oil leak and a few other minor WOF issues.
Drove fine, no smoke etc.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7080/6997 ... 5fbf_c.jpg
Plans are 2" suspension lift, 2" body lift, tyres and fun!
My %#$* MU
Re: My %#$* MU
So, decided first course of action, do the cambelt and fix the oil leak from the front crank seal.
This is where the @#*@ comes in.....
Remove bits and pieces then try and undo the crank bolt. Cannot move it by hand. Nothing unusual with that. SO did the dodgy flick the key trick.
heard a crank and the power bar hit the ground. Sweet, undone.
But no..... Head of bolt snapped off leaving the shank in the crank
The crank pulley slid off very easy, here's why:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8024/6974 ... 4d3e_c.jpg
Been moving around on the key way
It had a rattle on start up which I thought was the viscous fan hub as there is a little play in that, seems it was this.
This is where the @#*@ comes in.....
Remove bits and pieces then try and undo the crank bolt. Cannot move it by hand. Nothing unusual with that. SO did the dodgy flick the key trick.
heard a crank and the power bar hit the ground. Sweet, undone.
But no..... Head of bolt snapped off leaving the shank in the crank
The crank pulley slid off very easy, here's why:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8024/6974 ... 4d3e_c.jpg
Been moving around on the key way
It had a rattle on start up which I thought was the viscous fan hub as there is a little play in that, seems it was this.Re: My %#$* MU
So, local towie did me a deal for a cashie and dropped it off at the local engine builders for them to extract the bolt.
Got a call yesterday asking if I'd like to come see where they are at.
They had drilled a hole through the bolt, applied heat, used various chemicals, broken a easy out, drilled two little holes near the side of the bolt, and used another easy out and more heat.
And it has not shown any hint of moving
It's now back in my drive with the last easy out stuck in it.
They think the last time it was out, it was replaced with the incorrect bolt and a rattle gun used on it. The threads were not quite correct and the heat from using a rattle gun may have semi welded it in there.
So, plan now is to pull the engine out and replace the crank. Budget probably not going to run to a full rebuild so will just be crank and bearings.
Got a call yesterday asking if I'd like to come see where they are at.
They had drilled a hole through the bolt, applied heat, used various chemicals, broken a easy out, drilled two little holes near the side of the bolt, and used another easy out and more heat.
And it has not shown any hint of moving
It's now back in my drive with the last easy out stuck in it.
They think the last time it was out, it was replaced with the incorrect bolt and a rattle gun used on it. The threads were not quite correct and the heat from using a rattle gun may have semi welded it in there.
So, plan now is to pull the engine out and replace the crank. Budget probably not going to run to a full rebuild so will just be crank and bearings.
Re: My %#$* MU
So, spent the arvo unhooking and disconnecting. Like most Jap makers Mr Isuzu sometimes makes things tricky!
Turns out this MU used to be an auto, and I suspect it's had an engine change too, the intake manifold looks different to pics I've seen on here.
Got everything unplugged, tomorrow I'll crack the rest of the bell housing bolts and undo the engine mounts, looks like the turbo has to come off to do the drivers side?
really hoping I can get it out with out removing the gearbox as I'm doing it in my drive and gear box will be a major pain to get out.
Turns out this MU used to be an auto, and I suspect it's had an engine change too, the intake manifold looks different to pics I've seen on here.
Got everything unplugged, tomorrow I'll crack the rest of the bell housing bolts and undo the engine mounts, looks like the turbo has to come off to do the drivers side?
really hoping I can get it out with out removing the gearbox as I'm doing it in my drive and gear box will be a major pain to get out.
Re: My %#$* MU
Im really hpeing that wasnt a private sale? If a dealer it wasnt fit for purpose so money back but private sale bad luck sorry.
If the rest of the vehicle is good you still got a bargain so throwing a couple of thou into a second hand motor will see a great car. There was a 4jb1 on trademe last week for under 1000 but it sounded dodgy.
If the rest of the vehicle is good you still got a bargain so throwing a couple of thou into a second hand motor will see a great car. There was a 4jb1 on trademe last week for under 1000 but it sounded dodgy.
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Was off trademe, cost me $1000 with a few minor wof issues and huge oil leak. So yeah stlil worth putting some cash into it, that way I will know more of the conditon of the parts etc.
I'm going to replace the crank only, not the complete engine.
I'm going to replace the crank only, not the complete engine.
Re: My %#$* MU
in your gmail account is a copy of the engine manual
Re: My %#$* MU
So got the engine out today. Couple of pics of the problem:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7218/7180 ... af63_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8163/7180 ... 07f3_o.jpg
Does this look like a MU manifold?
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7221/7180 ... 10af_o.jpg
Getting it out with gear box in place was no hassle at all really. Used a jack under the box and engine crane, eased them both up until box was near touching the body and slid the motor forward.
Easier than I expected it to be actually. Putting it in and lining it up could be fun though
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7218/7180 ... af63_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8163/7180 ... 07f3_o.jpg
Does this look like a MU manifold?
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7221/7180 ... 10af_o.jpg
Getting it out with gear box in place was no hassle at all really. Used a jack under the box and engine crane, eased them both up until box was near touching the body and slid the motor forward.
Easier than I expected it to be actually. Putting it in and lining it up could be fun though
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Do you still have the head of the bolt? Would love to see a picture of the head ie showing the markings. Im thinking 4.8 not 8.8 or greater