POSH SAR (posh search and rescue, K9 edition)

[High Five H2]

i'd buy a D90 so fast if they sold them here. they are so cool.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

i'd buy a D90 so fast if they sold them here. they are so cool.

they did sell them here, they even sold Defenders - but they're very rare.

 

[High Five H2]

yeah, 94,95, and 97. I like the newer ones with that diesel. With the wrangler selling so well here, it's not like they couldn't tap into that market. kind of frustrating.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

the problem with the Jeep, but also one of its greatest assets, is they're a really cheap, light 4x4. They have potential, where the rovers, hummers, and even the FJs are sold more to people who simply want to get in and go... I can't imagine LR going back to a Defender or even a Series body; but it's sure be neat if they did - then there would be more builder options than the JK.

 

[Cyouincourt007]

You probably already know this but the pic I posted here on your thread is of a defender 90. Took a pic of this plate on it today..says something bout England...that means this bad boy was imported? Poor thing hasn't been moved in ages ....if I had your knowledge and the mula I'd buy it and give this baby the works....it's the only one like this I've ever laid eyes on...not sure if that means much since I'm a n00b lol sure is a sweet thing i tell ya. pen:

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

the only way to get the knowledge is to simply do it yourself... with Youtube for instruction, fanboy forums, and big parts houses - it's so easy to build what you want

 

[Cyouincourt007]

Thanks man, your right. With time, some youtube, forum help and tips and some guts to dive in there and get r done anythings possible. :woot:

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

nothing you do can't be fixed - and the best part is your builds get better after each step.

 

[Cyouincourt007]

Whatsup...you working on the fj so much that the dogs using this one to nap in? Hehehe just bustin your chops...any updates on this one...cranked it up and popping wheelies yet?

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

only 24 hours in a day.... the problem with the D2 is when it's done, it's just a spare vehicle. With the LC, when it's done, I can go wheeling deeper into the woods.

 

[Cyouincourt007]

True that, both look like they're going to be some sweet rides.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

worked on this for a bit on Sunday - got it to turn over


I did learn something... I hate british wiring... oh wait, I already hated it... today's annoyance was wiring the off-switch (the plunger) on the fuel pump... it's not where you think it would be - 2 wiring harnesses and it's not in either of those... with that said, there are some really good blokes on the internet that have taken the pain out of this conversion by posting how they did it along with wiring harness schematics.

 

[Kyle]

damn, did you find that motor at the bottom of the ocean? ive never seen so much rust!:wink:

 

[High Five H2]

i hear lucas does the electonics for british refridgerators, too, and that's why they drink warm beer.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

damn, did you find that motor at the bottom of the ocean? ive never seen so much rust!:wink:

and the white is oxidized aluminum.... it's pretty amazing that the British (who live in rain) as so clueless when it comes to making things rust-proof.

this is required for working on all British wiring

you should also read the site that was the origin of that picture... it's pretty hilarious
http://www3.telus.net/bc_triumph_registry/smoke.htm

Lucas Electronics - providing once again that the speed of dark is zero mph

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

instruction blog post
How to remove the vehicle anti-theft device on a 300 tdi
whack repeatedly with a hammer


expose "protected" fuel flow valve.


noise tomorrow
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[Cyouincourt007]

:woot:

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

so there is good news/bad news

good news is the pump switch now works


bad news is the lift pump isn't. I needed help to bypass that issue, so it got pushed outside

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

good news? it's news. I did a trade with a friend (hopefully he remains a friend) to get the diesel started. I simply don't have enough arms to prime the injection pump - so I foisted that job off on a friend who owns a shop near me. I told him he needs to have it done by March of 2016; so I may not see it for awhile (don't care, don't have space for it anyway)