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BigJimnyMeet (North) 2024 (12 Jan 2024)
BigJimnyMeet 2024
14th July 2024
Parkwood Nr. Leeds
14th July 2024
Parkwood Nr. Leeds
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Just purchased my first Jimny
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26 Jan 2019 10:11 #201733
by adrianr
About Wee Jimmy : www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/8-my-ji...-first-jimny?start=0
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Since I have fixed hubs and have disabled the vac system I blocked the vac pipe coming off the throttle body to the vac manifold for the 4wd system.
Idle is now nice and smooth so I guess there must have been a leak somewhere.
Idle is now nice and smooth so I guess there must have been a leak somewhere.
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26 Jan 2019 14:41 - 26 Jan 2019 15:12 #201746
by adrianr
Crank sensor, radius arm bolt, oil filter and tie rod end arrived - Martin - that is amazing service, thank you.
Extended brake lines from Llama 4 x 4.
Crank sensor fitted.
Tie rod end fitted.
Went to do the brake lines to find the bleed nipples unwilling to turn.
Have to get some more bleed nipples and then I can apply some heat and more force to these stuck ones to persuade them to leave.
Traced the wiring to the interior LED near the back seats a previous owner had fitted. Once I refitted the LED it appears to be working for now.
It started raining too so gave the wee car a wash and called it a day.
About Wee Jimmy : www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/8-my-ji...-first-jimny?start=0
Replied by adrianr on topic Just purchased my first Jimny
Crank sensor, radius arm bolt, oil filter and tie rod end arrived - Martin - that is amazing service, thank you.
Extended brake lines from Llama 4 x 4.
Crank sensor fitted.
Tie rod end fitted.
Went to do the brake lines to find the bleed nipples unwilling to turn.
Have to get some more bleed nipples and then I can apply some heat and more force to these stuck ones to persuade them to leave.
Traced the wiring to the interior LED near the back seats a previous owner had fitted. Once I refitted the LED it appears to be working for now.
It started raining too so gave the wee car a wash and called it a day.
About Wee Jimmy : www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/8-my-ji...-first-jimny?start=0
Last edit: 26 Jan 2019 15:12 by adrianr.
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26 Jan 2019 16:58 #201756
by Dirtbird
Heavy Duty Transfer Box Brackets, 2-inch Black Raptor lift kit, caster adjusters, Rust removed and stich welded new sections. Galvanised Chassis. Body,Engine,transmission swap. Anti Rollbar Roll / Sway Bar / DAVES ARB disconnect kit.Osram Night Breaker Head light mod and white 501 led side lights.
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Nothing like progress. Think I'll out on me kettle and have a cup of tea.
Heavy Duty Transfer Box Brackets, 2-inch Black Raptor lift kit, caster adjusters, Rust removed and stich welded new sections. Galvanised Chassis. Body,Engine,transmission swap. Anti Rollbar Roll / Sway Bar / DAVES ARB disconnect kit.Osram Night Breaker Head light mod and white 501 led side lights.
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27 Jan 2019 10:42 - 27 Jan 2019 10:42 #201821
by adrianr
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Popped off the bumper and driver's side wheel arch liner to deal with the white plastic clips that resonate when I accelerate.
It looks like the tin worm has been busy. I suspect the other side may well be similar. After a few light taps with a hammer...
Gave it some rust treatment to slow it down - will get new metal welded in place in the spring.
It looks like the tin worm has been busy. I suspect the other side may well be similar. After a few light taps with a hammer...
Gave it some rust treatment to slow it down - will get new metal welded in place in the spring.
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27 Jan 2019 11:49 #201832
by Lambert
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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Martin can supply complete replacement panels for that area.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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27 Jan 2019 11:51 #201834
by adrianr
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Awesome - thank you.
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29 Jan 2019 12:24 #202017
by adrianr
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Wee Jimmy still has, from what I can see, the original battery. Been pretty tired since I bought him and the very cold mornings have finished it off. Ordered a new Yuasa with a few more CCAs.
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29 Jan 2019 12:53 - 29 Jan 2019 12:54 #202020
by Lambert
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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I have one of those on my tractor. Seems to be a good quality battery even with the occasional use the tractor gets.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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29 Jan 2019 19:48 - 29 Jan 2019 19:48 #202039
by adrianr
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Almost all done now...
The bleed nipples were stuck tight - took a lot of heat and some persuasion but they finally gave in. Thanks to my mate Ian who is a mechanic of 28 years. He was originally helping then stepped in, whipped the calipers off and set to in a vice with his torch and grips. Took some work but as with everything it eventually gives in with enough focus and applied effort.
So no we have new bleed nipples and the longer stainless brake lines from Llama 4x4.
Brakes all bled.
Turned attention to the knock from the back radius arm. When we pulled the old bolt that wouldn't torque up properly the holes looked fine. So we popped in the nice shiny new high tensile bolt Martin sent and that torqued up fine. So fingers crossed. Was certainly quiet on the short run home.
The new battery is on its way. Should be here Thursday or Friday. Meantime I have an older battery from my mates Mk4 tdi Golf in the boot with my jump leads so if I cant park on a hill and bump start, I won't have to beg a jump start from a passing motorist. At least that’s the plan!
The bleed nipples were stuck tight - took a lot of heat and some persuasion but they finally gave in. Thanks to my mate Ian who is a mechanic of 28 years. He was originally helping then stepped in, whipped the calipers off and set to in a vice with his torch and grips. Took some work but as with everything it eventually gives in with enough focus and applied effort.
So no we have new bleed nipples and the longer stainless brake lines from Llama 4x4.
Brakes all bled.
Turned attention to the knock from the back radius arm. When we pulled the old bolt that wouldn't torque up properly the holes looked fine. So we popped in the nice shiny new high tensile bolt Martin sent and that torqued up fine. So fingers crossed. Was certainly quiet on the short run home.
The new battery is on its way. Should be here Thursday or Friday. Meantime I have an older battery from my mates Mk4 tdi Golf in the boot with my jump leads so if I cant park on a hill and bump start, I won't have to beg a jump start from a passing motorist. At least that’s the plan!
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29 Jan 2019 20:04 #202043
by Lambert
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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Sounds like a productive day!
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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29 Jan 2019 21:24 #202051
by adrianr
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Thank you Lambert. Yes, well pleased with today's progress. It all got done in about 90 minutes this evening.
Just pulled the old battery out and will leave it on charge overnight. Might be able to coax a start or two tomorrow, or perhaps not. Best I got today was central locking, interior LEDs and a single click from the starter.
Just pulled the old battery out and will leave it on charge overnight. Might be able to coax a start or two tomorrow, or perhaps not. Best I got today was central locking, interior LEDs and a single click from the starter.
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29 Jan 2019 21:29 #202052
by Max Headroom
IF IT AINT BROKE, KEEP FIXING IT UNTIL IT IS
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Good work Adrian.
...And I like the idea of carrying a spare battery just in case. However make sure it can't fall over and leak acid everywhere!
...And I like the idea of carrying a spare battery just in case. However make sure it can't fall over and leak acid everywhere!
IF IT AINT BROKE, KEEP FIXING IT UNTIL IT IS
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