So I wanted to get a few things done this weekend in prep for engine build time that will take me away from these "little things":
- replace globes in instrument cluster
- replace bearing in the WAIC water pump
- replace boots on the rear drive shaft
Globes: Easy it seems. Instrument cluster is out (practiced that at pick a park a few weeks ago - now wish I got the dash surround and screws as mine has a number of screws missing and a few of the mount points are cracked).
RS liberty club research suggests T10 globes x2 and T5 globes x12. But looking at the three coloured globe seats/clips, they each have a different sized globe in there - and since they're blown, it's really difficult to read the make of the globes
So I think I'll be taking the instrument cluster in to get what I need - and it won't be to super cheap either - $4 for two T5s! Forget it!
The WAIC pump went pretty smoothly - I used two little G clamps and some flat scrap pieces of steel to seal the hoses from leaking while I had the pump out - I didn't really want to drain the whole system!
The pump removal from the vehicle was relatively easy, as was the pulling apart of it. Again, some research on RSLC came up with the goods
here, but you'll have to be a member to access this part of that forum
I wasn't keen to tap the shaft to remove it from the bearing, and I didn't have a press available. So I came up with this little setup that did the trick:
Now I've got the bearing and seal out I'm hoping Frog can track me down the seal as I've heard there isn't a replacement (which I find hard to believe).
The replacement of the boots on the rear driveshaft came to a halt when I found that I don't have the right socket for the job. I think it's a 32mm but can't remember as it's been years since I've had one of these off. So that was a no go.
I did get a pic of her with the centre caps on that's better than the one above
I finally put in my order with partsouq.com - they've sent it on its way. They also refunded some items that were apparently not in stock (but were when I ordered).
I also got my cam belt kit from the US at a good price, only to find out it's got an extra little idler pulley in there - so it looks like I'll need to run yet another different tensioner pulley backing plate if I end up running this kit
I'm hoping to also order some parts from Frog, including said seal. Then get the engine back and hopefully it'll come together pretty quick from there.
Other things I need to do:
- look into this interior trim removal tool I've heard about so I can:
- remove head lining to fit "new" second hand rear wagon door that's in better shape than mine
- remove and clean the carpet that's still got half the farm in it from the previous owner
- last thing will be to wire in a head unit for some tunes while cruising
- probably get a new windscreen for RWC - but will most likely try my chances on the current one
Also, looking at the exhaust while under the car today I'm hoping it's not too loud to pass RWC. It looks like a full 3 inch exhaust from the turbo back. I know from previous investigation/looking around the vehicle it's got an Xforce dump pipe.
During stuff going on around the time of the last update I found out that I've got a TD05H turbo, so it'll be interesting to see how this goes/behaves. I've been told it'll spool up at 3000 then pull like a trojan until the redline. Not that I'm wanting to drive it to the redline... It's got the boost solenoid bypassed so will currently only run waste gate pressure of about 9 psi. From what I understand it should be running 12 or 14 psi. I'm hoping the boost solenoid isn't stuffed.
Either way, I can't wait to have this on the road. Looks like it'll be xmas at this rate
Cheers
Bennie