Topic: 97tj build ready for breakout (Read 7001 times)

bisleywrangler · « **on:** April 15, 2016, 10:18:28 PM »

Ok so booked and paid for breakout.
Just thought I'd do a little thread on my progress towards getting the JT ready. Here's how it looks now.

To do list:
Front wings and arch extensions
Rear wings and arch extensions
Power steering lines
Bleed brakes properly
Cooling fan
Fuel tank, fabricate or fit the standard one in the back
Plate in rear tub
All lights and number plates
Front propshaft
Exhaust system
Air intake tube to air box.
MOT.

It would be nice to fit the front and rear winches but not sure I'll have time to to the bumpers/mounts.

Bit of a challenge but I'm gunna give it a go.

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JamesH · « **Reply #1 on:** April 15, 2016, 10:57:46 PM »

If you are going to get that done for Breakout then I need to pull my finger out and sort the YJ, it only needs a bit of tinkering in comparison!

Good luck, it looks awesome

Denis O · « **Reply #2 on:** April 16, 2016, 05:55:47 AM »

I must get my eyes tested. I read it as ready for breakfast!!

Fab build which I've followed on your other thread.

Ezz · « **Reply #3 on:** April 16, 2016, 07:36:38 AM »

Looking good, drag it there on a trailer and 75% of that list can wait..

STUARTF · « **Reply #4 on:** April 16, 2016, 08:18:02 AM »

bisleywrangler · « **Reply #5 on:** April 16, 2016, 07:52:15 PM »

So today I got the brakes bled properly, coolant leak fixed, power steering plumbed in, rear rub box designed, hydraulic handbrake bracket designed, so some progress.........not a lot but in the right direction [emoji373]

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Mike Pavelin · « **Reply #6 on:** April 16, 2016, 09:23:58 PM »

You won't get an MoT with a hydraulic handbrake.

isle of man · « **Reply #7 on:** April 16, 2016, 09:29:42 PM »

Quote from: Mike on April 16, 2016, 09:23:58 PM

You won't get an MoT with a hydraulic handbrake.

Indeed, do transition brake and keep hydraulic for fiddle (remove leavers for test) the world of compliance just SUCKS !!!

bisleywrangler · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2016, 09:18:52 PM »

Hydraulic handbrake is fine as long as it's a separate system to the foot brake

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bisleywrangler · « **Reply #9 on:** April 17, 2016, 09:21:03 PM »

Got all the arms bolted up tight today with all necessary spacers made, painted the coilover mounts and fitted all the right length bolts. Fitting front wings tomorrow evening and making a start on the tube arches.

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Mike Pavelin · « **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2016, 09:49:58 PM »

The regulations are pretty clear.....

Section 3.1 Parking brake control.

Information.

"Hydraulic parking brakes as a sole means of operation are not acceptable on vehicles first used on or after 1 January 1968......."

Reasons for rejection

"2. For vehicles first used on or after 1 January 1968 the parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only."

bisleywrangler · « **Reply #11 on:** April 18, 2016, 01:07:28 AM »

That being the case as I thought it may be, I have my fall back option for mot time, i have a laser cut disc that i'll weld to the transfer case output yoke and a mini cooper rear calliper with handbrake cable I'll mount of the transfer case tail bolts. Bit of a bodge but only got to pass the MOT as I'll use the hydro one after that.

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wildwood · « **Reply #12 on:** April 18, 2016, 08:21:09 AM »

That will work....nice idea...

bisleywrangler · « **Reply #13 on:** April 19, 2016, 07:58:44 PM »

I wasted 2 hours yesterday trying to get the bloody engine running again, i'd tidied up the engine loom etc after test running it and moved the jeep to work. It was turning over but not firing up. I couldn't check for a spark as I was alone so it came down to checking wiring etc. No fault codes either. Eventually traced the problem to the bloody fuel pump today. Cleaned it out and the engine fired up after a quick fuel system bleed. Not getting a chance to work on it now until Sunday so time is slipping away from me.

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bisleywrangler · « **Reply #14 on:** May 01, 2016, 06:30:38 PM »

Bit more progress today, exhaust downpipe and collector made. High steer spacers sorted. Footwells cleaned up and painted. Electric fan fitted. On the down side I discovered a big oil leak from the rear main seal.

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bisleywrangler · « **Reply #15 on:** May 01, 2016, 06:31:07 PM »

down pipe.

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bisleywrangler · « **Reply #16 on:** May 02, 2016, 02:13:25 PM »

Downpipe fitted

Steering linkage.

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Ezz · « **Reply #17 on:** May 02, 2016, 07:46:08 PM »

Looks like your getting there, much left to do??

bisleywrangler · « **Reply #18 on:** May 02, 2016, 07:54:52 PM »

Definitely making good progress, main issues now are body work, front prop and the fuel tank setup. Should be ok though. My biggest problem is the leaking rear main seal. I've just ordered one from rock auto so hopefully it'll be here in time for me to fit it.

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bisleywrangler · « **Reply #19 on:** May 26, 2016, 08:44:34 PM »

Arches welded up painted (temporary) and fitted.

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bisleywrangler · « **Reply #20 on:** May 26, 2016, 08:45:43 PM »

Oh and the new tyres arrived!!!

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isle of man · « **Reply #21 on:** May 26, 2016, 09:19:45 PM »

AHA....16.5 !!! Was thinking bloggers.

bisleywrangler · « **Reply #22 on:** May 26, 2016, 09:36:25 PM »

I missed out on a set of boggers and these came up at 1200 for the 4 and I couldn't refuse!

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wildwood · « **Reply #23 on:** May 27, 2016, 08:40:11 AM »

Streuth, what size are those beauties...... And what became of the 40's you had bead locked ready to go......??

As regards 16.5 wheels......Hummer H1 but good luck in the UK and you might need to recentre them as they have 7" backspace.

When I was thinking of Unimog tyres on a 20" I came across these people who would make me a plain steel 8 on 6.5" wheel as a 20" with 4" backspace for £145 plus vat.
They are D and S factors in Donnington 01779 820309

bisleywrangler · « **Reply #24 on:** May 27, 2016, 10:36:15 PM »

I still have the 40's, they are on ebay again but I might need them for the mot as the ones on it are shot away. They are actually 16.5" though so I may be able to modify them. I'll have to get them blasted and see what remains. Oh and the new ones are 44 18.50 R16.5. I love the look of them, big tyre small wheel [emoji3]

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