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solarman216
28-03-2011, 19:05
Sourced a gearbox today coming from Hull, should be here Wed, if it arrives early enough, then Sally could be running Wed evening, if not then finish off on Thursday, any one have any good knowledge re oil cooling, it is just that this motor has now done two boxes, first one I guess because it did not have an oil cooler, this box has been running with an oil cooler very large but mounted horizontally behind the bottom part of the bull bar, so it does not get a proper air flow (the air flow is vertical through the cooler) but Pete does not tow although he is in a hilly area, could this have contributed to the revers clutch failing, I think this clutch also comes into play in low but was not able to confirm this, I am just going by the name on the drawing, as I understand it the revers clutch only works in reverse, but the reverse/low brake works for both, Rick
Timbo_1975
28-03-2011, 19:59
I would doubt the lack of proper airflow has toasted the box personnally, unless he drives the truck very hard up those hills.
The oil will smell burnt and acidic if excess heat killed it.
solarman216
28-03-2011, 20:06
I would doubt the lack of proper airflow has toasted the box personnally, unless he drives the truck very hard up those hills.
The oil will smell burnt and acidic if excess heat killed it.
I pulled the sump off with the intension of removing the valve block to check it over, as indicated in the fault finding section, but when I saw the colour of the oil that had only been in for a few days and smelt the oil pan, definite burnt smell, decided that there was no point going further, I put the burnt smell down to the reverse clutch slipping such that no drive at all at anything above cold, cold it reversed fine for a few minutes, Rick
Timbo_1975
28-03-2011, 20:09
Hmmm Have you got a thermocouple you can hook onto the cooler return line and monitor the temp going back when the new box is fitted?
Maybe the thermostat in the old box was stuck shut and it never got cooled?
100deg C would be the ideal max on the return line.
solarman216
28-03-2011, 20:16
yes I can do that no prob, was not aware there was a stat, but would over hot oil kill the reverse clutch, I was theorizing that a valve was passing in drive and putting low pressure to the revers clutch, while going forward, Rick
Timbo_1975
28-03-2011, 20:21
That would be the most likely cause...
solarman216
28-03-2011, 20:25
That would be the most likely cause...
Thanks for that, when the box is out I might just strip it out of curiosity, Rick
solarman216
29-03-2011, 17:57
having now removed a box from a T2 I will definitely state it is easier to remove the engine to do a clutch, and bear in mind that the auto box is easier to remove than the manual, very short spigot, did not have any problems with the torsion bars and they are easy to set up, if I did have to remove another box I would remove the transfer box first as it comes off easy and takes the lopsided bit away making the box a lot easier to handle, I will strip the box tomorrow while waiting for the replacement, want to find out what went wrong, Rick cannot place a pic as it is already on Ricks Party pics and this silly system will not let me post it again,,,
extreme-4x4
29-03-2011, 18:28
having now removed a box from a T2 I will definitely state it is easier to remove the engine to do a clutch, and bear in mind that the auto box is easier to remove than the manual, very short spigot, did not have any problems with the torsion bars and they are easy to set up, if I did have to remove another box I would remove the transfer box first as it comes off easy and takes the lopsided bit away making the box a lot easier to handle, I will strip the box tomorrow while waiting for the replacement, want to find out what went wrong, Rick cannot place a pic as it is already on Ricks Party pics and this silly system will not let me post it again,,,
http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1747&stc=1&d=1301416194
what this pic ?
solarman216
29-03-2011, 19:18
yes thats the one, thanks mate, Briggie was going to do it later after dinner but you beat him to it, thanks again, Rick
its a bit heartbreaking to see sally stuck up in the air on stands with all her private bits displayed , but im sure she will be better soon
i was gonna post some piccies of the progress today , but im knackered ( its old age ) and im propping my eyes open , might do it tomorrow , rick is a star , it was cold and windy today , but he still carried on regardless , while i kept dashing off to get warm :clap:clap:bow
lets not forget maggs too , shes been a star too , looking after me , making meals for me , loads of cuppas etc :bow:bow
laurieash
31-03-2011, 23:10
lets not forget maggs too , shes been a star too , looking after me , making meals for me , loads of cuppas etc :bow:bow
i hope its yorkshire teabags:thumbs
macabethiel
31-03-2011, 23:46
Sourced a gearbox today coming from Hull, should be here Wed, if it arrives early enough, then Sally could be running Wed evening, if not then finish off on Thursday, any one have any good knowledge re oil cooling, it is just that this motor has now done two boxes, first one I guess because it did not have an oil cooler, this box has been running with an oil cooler very large but mounted horizontally behind the bottom part of the bull bar, so it does not get a proper air flow (the air flow is vertical through the cooler) but Pete does not tow although he is in a hilly area, could this have contributed to the revers clutch failing, I think this clutch also comes into play in low but was not able to confirm this, I am just going by the name on the drawing, as I understand it the revers clutch only works in reverse, but the reverse/low brake works for both, Rick
Every automatic motor I have owned (about 12+ now) has had an oil cooler integrated into the radiator matrix including my current R3mR Terrano is this not the case with Briggies ?
For heavy towing many manufacturers specify an upgraded radiator/oil cooler matrix with more fins per minch and vertical pipes or offer an extra electric cooling fan.
solarman216
31-03-2011, 23:54
Pete's does not have the original rad with oil cooler incorporated, but a very big oil cooler albeit not mounted very well ie not in direct air stream, but Pete does not tow although he lives in a very hilly area, but his box failed on the reverse clutch, looked at it today slight metal to metal contact, so think that failure was due to valving problem that was driving the revers clutch when going forward, the other clutches on the box were OK
extreme-4x4
01-04-2011, 01:49
would it not be worth putting an auto rad on his one . just to make sure there are no other problems .
i have a good auto rad on my manual :confused:. (all i could get from the breakers) but id need a manual one in similar condition to replace it ;)
would it not be worth putting an auto rad on his one . just to make sure there are no other problems .
i have a good auto rad on my manual :confused:. (all i could get from the breakers) but id need a manual one in similar condition to replace it ;)
sounds like a good plan ... you over this way today ? :naughty
extreme-4x4
01-04-2011, 08:31
sounds like a good plan ... you over this way today ? :naughty
no. but could post it. could definitely have it at ricks for tuesday morning. possibly monday but cant guarantee
no. but could post it. could definitely have it at ricks for tuesday morning. possibly monday but cant guarantee
im hoping i will be home then , will have a think and a word with rick , see what he thinks :thumb2
(RIP) PLANK
01-04-2011, 22:19
I just searched for this thread to find out how things were going, I hope you are bearing up in the big caravan mate :thumb2
Rick and Mags are stars :clap
I just searched for this thread to find out how things were going, I hope you are bearing up in the big caravan mate :thumb2
Rick and Mags are stars :clap
sally is all fixed up now , thanks to rick , just a few things to tighten and check in the morning .... then im off home ... bluddie long drive , rick and maggs have been great , caravan nice ,warm and comfy ....couldnt ask for more ... so all being well i will be going home tomorrow morning
gr8 news pete, glad its sorted for you :clap
gr8 news pete, glad its sorted for you :clap
took a few piccies of the work , but internet connection is fairly slow here , plus i had no idea what part/process i was taking photos of lol..... will post them when i get home perhaps , or maybe sunday :thumb2
(RIP) PLANK
01-04-2011, 22:57
took a few piccies of the work , but internet connection is fairly slow here , plus i had no idea what part/process i was taking photos of lol..... will post them when i get home perhaps , or maybe sunday :thumb2
Have a safe drive home mate, speak to you soon :thumb2
well im back home ,was a great drive back ..... long and stressfull at times due to volume of traffic and a accident ( not me ) , sally didnt falter one bit , had to stop a couple of times for a rest , but still got home in about 6 hours , so not bad at all ..... all this was thanks to rick and maggs :thumb2, without whos help i would have been stuck on the south coast , many many thanks to you both for your hospitallity and help :clap:clap:clap
many kind regards
pete
zippy656
02-04-2011, 22:01
good to here mate!
excellent news, Rick and Mags are superstars!
solarman216
02-04-2011, 23:00
Glad you got back safe, but I have to say I do not want to do another T2 gearbox, admittedly Swifty was not about and he is a lot younger than me and has small strong hands, my hands would just not go in the places you needed, made it really hard work, any way it is sorted now, happy motoring mate, see you when you next arrive, Rick
(RIP) PLANK
02-04-2011, 23:15
Glad you got back safe, but I have to say I do not want to do another T2 gearbox, admittedly Swifty was not about and he is a lot younger than me and has small strong hands, my hands would just not go in the places you needed, made it really hard work, any way it is sorted now, happy motoring mate, see you when you next arrive, Rick
and i was going to drive down on monday :augie
solarman216
02-04-2011, 23:28
and i was going to drive down on monday :augie
not a problem cos I would take your engine out so much easier, but Monday I have Karin & Harlowmav coming for jobs, but what was the result of the cylinder/hose test, Rick
(RIP) PLANK
02-04-2011, 23:44
not a problem cos I would take your engine out so much easier, but Monday I have Karin & Harlowmav coming for jobs, but what was the result of the cylinder/hose test, Rick
I've put the results of the test in my clutch thread, and if tomorrow's clutch change goes 'tits up' I will be down, Karin will just have to wait :augie
but don't let on I said that :thumbs
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