Another Hilux...

[685WRC]

I've only had Ron Burgandy for about 3 months and recently been starting to get into the 4wd Monthly mag's, they are a very good read... This site is just the same, plenty of information for the new comers.

When i first got it...
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/685WRC/RonBurgandy1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/685WRC/RonBurgandy2.jpg

Out on the Powerlines track in Eastern suburbs of Perth
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/685WRC/RonDencending.jpg

Same place different day.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/685WRC/Photo-0114.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/685WRC/Image011.jpg

How it's currently sitting... (Burnt more oil then i realised and wrecked #3 conrod bearing)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/685WRC/Engineremoval3.jpg


Brett

[taziiy]

that last one dont look good hope you get it fixed soon

[fullberries]

hey dude i will be in perth around xmas whats the power linetracks like is there some crazy lines

[685WRC]

that last one dont look good hope you get it fixed soon


Hoping to be back on the road in 2 weeks this will depend on getting parts and machining etc.


hey dude i will be in perth around xmas whats the power linetracks like is there some crazy lines


It's not to bad, it has some interesting sections. It's a good track for new comers, as it's got all levels of difficulty.

[boof]

Nice lux mate bad luck on the motor :(

[babylux]

Bad Luck with the motor now that you have the motor out you miswell put in a V8 ;D

[685WRC]

Bad Luck with the motor now that you have the motor out you miswell put in a V8 ;D


It's been considered... But I've decided to stick with the 3L mainly for insurance reasons and bolt a turbo (or considering a supercharger) onto it down the track. I've got another car for going fast...

[685WRC]

Just got a call that i was hoping i wouldn't recieve. Engine's at the machine shop and they've just crack tested the crank... Yep that's right it's cracked... Quickest way to blow the budget...

[mudpiggy]

very nice mate, same colour as my lux........

[685WRC]

Well just a small update, engine arrives back in my hands tomorrow (ended up getting the machine shop to rebuild the long motor) so i can't wait. Everthing under the bonnet has been fixed/replaced so she's going to be a good reliable car for many years...

Obviously the whole engine was rebuild and it now sports a new crank shaft after the old one failing a crack test. Rebuilt injector pump, new injectors (old ones were injecting a wet mix and weren't up to pressure), new clutch Exedy heavy duty kit (looking forward to seeing how this goes), radiator serviced and more. I'm going to have the car dyno tuned on Monday to make sure it's running right..

Also out of curiousity would you recommend using running in oil throught the engine as i've been told that it's not needed by the engine builder?

[blue bundy]

nice lux, nope don;t need a running in oil. good penrite stuff tho, and change it between 800-1000km;s after rebuild. this gets rid of the assemble lube that they will put the engine together with. 8)

[685WRC]

How does a diesel differ to a petrol engine regarding running in oil??

[685WRC]

Well new engine's got 150km's on it and she's running very nicely, a few noises that i need to suss out (nothing that sounds major), it's good to have her back... Now time to hit the tracks...

[Auscgu]

You need to get some more dirt on the Lux

I have posted the Patrol in the members section.
See you at work on Monday

The pictures of Pinjar was on Saturday.

[Auscgu]

Just another Hilux did you getout today far a play?
Don,t forget to post the pics.
I love the mud camo on the Lux!

[685WRC]

I did indeed Ken, was a brilliant day out and i can't wait to head out again soon. Here's some shots from the weekend.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/685WRC/4wding/IMG_0163.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/685WRC/4wding/IMG_0147.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/685WRC/4wding/IMG_0150.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/685WRC/4wding/IMG_0151.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/685WRC/4wding/IMG_0153.jpg

now THAT looks like fun... :D :D :D

[crack]

looks good mate. ive been meaning to go wheeling in perth never happens tho. love the name of the lux to ;D

[Auscgu]

Looks like some fun had there with RON, is that a bent step on the left?

Looks like a lift comming on.
To reduce the amount of panel damage I hear?
Great to see the lux back on the track.

[685WRC]

looks good mate. ive been meaning to go wheeling in perth never happens tho. love the name of the lux to ;D


This was up at Powerlines which is in the hills. Next time i'm hoping to head down south, as i've seen some good pictures from the tracks down there. The girlfriend gave him the name, she loves that movie...



Looks like some fun had there with RON, is that a bent step on the left?

Looks like a lift comming on.
To reduce the amount of panel damage I hear?
Great to see the lux back on the track.




Yes it is bent, it's from when the previous owner had the car.

Some 35's with 80 series diffs hey Ken haha...

It had been about 2 months between 4wding.

[685WRC]

Well it's been a few months now so I thought i might update things.

Not too much has been done from a performance point of view but since the last post I've done:

- the rear axle bearings and brake shoes
- Front swivel hubs and axle bearings
- Replaced the Harmonic ballance after the bonding on one side of the rubber let go, in the process put a hole in the radiator.
- Universal joint in rear axle
- Replaced rear glass on canopy

Can't think of anything else at the moment but i took the car out last weekend to a few good spots around Perth, Lancelin - wedge - Cervantes. Was really good and being my first adventure onto sand (did plenty of reading on here before i went) i was impressed with how the car handled. Although i'm needing to get a few leafs taken out or get new springs so the suspension works a little more on the bumps/rocks. I've got Rancho adjustables but not really sure which way to go for what conditions so i've never touched them.

Anyway I"ll put a few shots up from the weekend.



Brett

[Bricki]

Nice pics mate

I've got a single cab 91 lux - same colour - new paint job too

I hope my motor doesn't bust:D I've done 311 000 now...when did yours break?

[685WRC]

Nice pics mate

I've got a single cab 91 lux - same colour - new paint job too

I hope my motor doesn't bust:D I've done 311 000 now...when did yours break?

Just make sure you keep an eye on the oil and you 'should' be ok.

Mine went at 294 284km's.

Brett