Hi All,
As claimed in my first thread I am starting a slow build thread :thumb2
The bus is 2.8 TDi with 120k on the clock. I have found it in London few moths ago and it has been very neglected. Decided to get it anyway and the repairs started. Had to do some welding first as rear arches and sills were no more
Arrived on the back of the trailer - guess the towing vehicle had a bit of a struggle...
First wash with work at height equipment....
Lick of paint after welding: - Local guy
Looking a bit fresher after repairs
It came on 3" suspension lift. As for the engine it was sluggish when I got it, but after few drives it seems to be much better. I have blocked the EGR and removed the throttle plate from the IC - tiny bit better for response.
As it didn't like cold starting I was investigating the issue. It turned out that brand new set of glow plugs I have put in died almost instantly....after checking few things it seems that relay is fine but there the power to the plugs stays on forever after starting the engine....Can't seem to find what else controls it.
No issue - going for push button mod bypassing OEM glow plug system
Next thing was to start thinking about MOT. Not that I was in a rush as I could not get V5 from DVLA anyway. Previous owner (&^%£&^) declared the car exported right before he sold it. It took some time to get the paperwork...
Back to MOT prep. I have noticed that rear calipers stick. Time for rebuild
Both sides done. During the job I have noticed that rear solid brake lines are not so solid any more in places - got my mechanic to make new ones for few £. Also front wheel was a little bit loose on the bearing - No problem - simply adjust it. Excellent system - can be done without taking the wheel off!
Patrol flying through MOT
Cleaned up the front lamps as well as made proper waterproof plugs for the wiring just behind the grill - sprayed black!
Although current wheel set up may be good in off roading I simply could not stand the look of it....time came for some new rims and rubber
Got 16x8 steels with 285 75 16 MTs (maybe gone a bit too far)
Muuuch better than 235 75 16 MTs - (5 tyres for sale)
Since I could not drive the Patrol yet as always my Saab came to aid the project
Good job I go to the gym here and there as otherwise I would not be able to fit those wheels....
Saab also delivered a every nice roof rack by Cruz Safari - found it really cheap.
Back to mods. I have managed to find a snorkel - rather cheap as well. One day decided to give it a go. I have sacrificed the std aerial - but hey
So here it is now:
There is still plenty I want to do need to take it slowly from now. I hope you like it :thumb2
As claimed in my first thread I am starting a slow build thread :thumb2
The bus is 2.8 TDi with 120k on the clock. I have found it in London few moths ago and it has been very neglected. Decided to get it anyway and the repairs started. Had to do some welding first as rear arches and sills were no more
Arrived on the back of the trailer - guess the towing vehicle had a bit of a struggle...
First wash with work at height equipment....
Lick of paint after welding: - Local guy
Looking a bit fresher after repairs
It came on 3" suspension lift. As for the engine it was sluggish when I got it, but after few drives it seems to be much better. I have blocked the EGR and removed the throttle plate from the IC - tiny bit better for response.
As it didn't like cold starting I was investigating the issue. It turned out that brand new set of glow plugs I have put in died almost instantly....after checking few things it seems that relay is fine but there the power to the plugs stays on forever after starting the engine....Can't seem to find what else controls it.
No issue - going for push button mod
bypassing OEM glow plug system Next thing was to start thinking about MOT. Not that I was in a rush as I could not get V5 from DVLA anyway. Previous owner (&^%£&^) declared the car exported right before he sold it. It took some time to get the paperwork...
Back to MOT prep. I have noticed that rear calipers stick. Time for rebuild
Both sides done. During the job I have noticed that rear solid brake lines are not so solid any more in places - got my mechanic to make new ones for few £. Also front wheel was a little bit loose on the bearing - No problem - simply adjust it. Excellent system - can be done without taking the wheel off!
Patrol flying through MOT
Cleaned up the front lamps as well as made proper waterproof plugs for the wiring just behind the grill - sprayed black!
Although current wheel set up may be good in off roading I simply could not stand the look of it....time came for some new rims and rubber
Got 16x8 steels with 285 75 16 MTs (maybe gone a bit too far
)Muuuch better than 235 75 16 MTs - (5 tyres for sale)
Since I could not drive the Patrol yet as always my Saab came to aid the project
Good job I go to the gym here and there as otherwise I would not be able to fit those wheels....
Saab also delivered a every nice roof rack by Cruz Safari - found it really cheap.
Back to mods. I have managed to find a snorkel - rather cheap as well. One day decided to give it a go. I have sacrificed the std aerial - but hey
So here it is now:
There is still plenty I want to do need to take it slowly from now. I hope you like it :thumb2
