Oh yes!!!

[weedave]

Hi folk's,

Sold one of my T2's to fund a build I had going on - thought I would show a glimpse of it before it gets dirty!!

 

[don simon]

You might have to pixelate some of that, for those of us of a weak disposition!

 

[macabethiel]

Mean looking T2

That's a good looking motor - are you sure you want to get it dirty or damaged underneath?

Probably best kept in an air conditioned cocoon in your garage to keep it pristine.

 

[Barrbeast]

Love it, Trolpower!

Is she 4.2?

 

[weedave]

You might have to pixelate some of that, for those of us of a weak disposition!

You can count me as one of those!!:thumbs I stood and starred at it for quite some time once I brought it home recently. Its Been in storage.

That's a good looking motor - are you sure you want to get it dirty or damaged underneath?

Probably best kept in an air conditioned cocoon in your garage to keep it pristine.

100% sure - I found it a while ago, an old fella from the salvation army had it, 163,000 km on the clock, rust free. So I've decided to give it a harder life :lol

Love it, Trolpower!

Is she 4.2?

Yes mate, the N/A version derv 4.2, slow as can be but goes everywhere.
The plan is to have TD05 with a few goodies.
The other Trol threads on here have some serious work getting done to them, this wont be as adventurous:bow


As it sits: 35" Kuhmo MT, the 2" iron man lift kit, ironman bumper, simple custom rear bumper.

First trip is boxing day will be an 8hr drive in low range.

cheers fellas,
Dave

 

[Barrbeast]

Nice one bud, mine is N/A as well, although I'm certain a previous owner has tweaked the pump. I've thought about turbo'ing mine but prefer to keep her simple for the time being. She's an auto and I've fitted a shift kit so she moves as well as I need her to.

Like you say they still go everywhere :thumbs

 

[weedave]

Nice one bud, mine is N/A as well, although I'm certain a previous owner has tweaked the pump. I've thought about turbo'ing mine but prefer to keep her simple for the time being. She's an auto and I've fitted a shift kit so she moves as well as I need her to.

Like you say they still go everywhere :thumbs

I might have to have a go at my own pump prior to the turbo and see how it fairs.

I read your shift kit posts, certainly sounds like a nice mod for the auto's.
My T2's are auto and to be truthful about them, I prefer an auto for a number of reasons, I had a certain "oh no its and auto" stigma and I can certainly say now I've driven them hard and see the capability there was no reason to be scared of them.

 

[Davey Boy]

Very, very smart Dave!:clap

 

[macabethiel]

Shift Kits ??

Nice one bud, mine is N/A as well, although I'm certain a previous owner has tweaked the pump. I've thought about turbo'ing mine but prefer to keep her simple for the time being. She's an auto and I've fitted a shift kit so she moves as well as I need her to.

Like you say they still go everywhere :thumbs

Okay I give in what is a Shift Kit never come across one.

Tried to search posts but could't find it.

 

[Barrbeast]

Have to admit I was the same about auto 4x4s Dave and my previous Y61 was a manual, then when I was looking to change to a SWB 4.2 an ex forum member was selling the Safari. I hadn't been looking for an auto but it was in too good condition to pass up!

Since then I've never looked back, once you learn how to properly use an auto offroad they're great, rock crawling is especially good and l can see why they love auto 4x4s in the States.

 

[weedave]

Very, very smart Dave!:clap

Thanks Davey. sign writing is coming off soon, we had it on for demo purposes temporarily.

cheers

 

[weedave]

Have to admit I was the same about auto 4x4s Dave and my previous Y61 was a manual, then when I was looking to change to a SWB 4.2 an ex forum member was selling the Safari. I hadn't been looking for an auto but it was in too good condition to pass up!

Since then I've never looked back, once you learn how to properly use an auto offroad they're great, rock crawling is especially good and l can see why they love auto 4x4s in the States.

Totally agree there, what took me the longest was downhill left foot braking, when it locks up touch the throttle a little, that allowed me to control the decent but not slide out. It did help I had a ex serviceman who taught extreme driving to the services in the truck with me.
they make sand driving a lot easier too.

cheers

 

[weedave]

Okay I give in what is a Shift Kit never come across one.

Tried to search posts but could't find it.

I thinks it was part of another thread and not specifically about the shift kit.

From what I know of them the are designed to smooth out gear changes and stop slippage as well - How that is accomplished I am not totallty sure, from the little reading I have done it seems to re-direct trans fluid, I even saw one that engages two gears as opposed to one .

don't quote me :thumbs

 

[Barrbeast]

Okay I give in what is a Shift Kit never come across one.

Tried to search posts but could't find it.

Sorry missed this one! It's in my project thread. I think they can function differently depending on the kit but the one I had fitted when my autobox was reconditioned consisted of new high pressure seals, new stronger valve springs and a plate to redirect the ATF. It's mainly all fitted to the valve body although I think there are a few seals that fit into the main box.

I'm sure there is more to it but I'm general the effect is to increase line pressure and prevent the gearbox slipping, thereby reducing power loss and heat generated.

 

[The Patrolman]

once you learn how to properly use an auto offroad they're great...

But it can be an expensive lesson.....:doh

 

[Barrbeast]

But it can be an expensive lesson.....:doh

Fair point :lol

I still maintain I was simply the straw that broke the 27 year old gearbox's back, and she's come back fully reconditioned, and improved with the shift kit :thumbs and I've learned not to overuse that technique :lol

 

[weedave]

Fair point :lol

I still maintain I was simply the straw that broke the 27 year old gearbox's back, and she's come back fully reconditioned, and improved with the shift kit :thumbs and I've learned not to overuse that technique :lol

What did you do?

I blew an auto box to bit years ago driving a ford escort and it was a little expensive :lol:lol:thumbs

 

[Barrbeast]

What did you do?

I blew an auto box to bit years ago driving a ford escort and it was a little expensive :lol:lol:thumbs

Overused a technique for downhill offroad descents in an auto that uses left foot braking while increasing throttle with the right to overcome the brakes. Gives the control back over speed without locking the wheels (ease off the throttle to slow down). Added benefit is it evens up the force across the diffs so acts like a crude difflock.

Downside is it makes the box work hard, causing heat so you can't overuse it for a continuous period. I used it more and longer than the old (and I suspect previously abused towing more than its 3.5t rating) box could cope with. Burnt out the 3rd speed clutch.

Recommendation once the box was dropped was a full recondition and I asked him to also fit the shift kit. Since then I've also fitted a transmission cooler in front of the radiator.

 

[Banshee]

#scotbodge

 

[weedave]

Overused a technique for downhill offroad descents in an auto that uses left foot braking while increasing throttle with the right to overcome the brakes. Gives the control back over speed without locking the wheels (ease off the throttle to slow down). Added benefit is it evens up the force across the diffs so acts like a crude difflock.

Downside is it makes the box work hard, causing heat so you can't overuse it for a continuous period. I used it more and longer than the old (and I suspect previously abused towing more than its 3.5t rating) box could cope with. Burnt out the 3rd speed clutch.

Recommendation once the box was dropped was a full recondition and I asked him to also fit the shift kit. Since then I've also fitted a transmission cooler in front of the radiator.

ah yes I know the technique, certainly works. Lucky of me never had an issue. I guess a box that's had a hard life didn't like it.
cheers