Project Sink or Swim

Amphibian wrote: Yes, we could have a small amphibious rally.

Landlubbers too? :woohoo:

Thats an excellent idea. Count me in.

Sounds good to me

Any chance for an update? Thanks in advance!

The dashboard is starting to look like a dashboard now! When I have had a few moments over the last few weeks I've spent most of my time extending and modifying the wiring loom to the head lights, ABS sensors, transfer case, navigation lights and bilge pumps. Both the drivers and passenger side airbags have been removed.



The additional control panel replaces the passenger side air bag. The control panel shows the engine bay temperature, cooling fan status lights, and controls the bilge pumps, navigations lights. The additional screen to the top right of the control panel is the depth finder. I've not decided on the final position yet but its something every 4x4 needs!

One of the biggest problems with the Surf is excessive engine bay temperatures. This is normally dealt with by an permanently running electric fan to keep air moving through the engine bay, additional heat shields, temperature gauge include alarm and exhaust wrap. The bonnet is also fitted with a large scoop to allow the movement of air.

In additional to the above I have also fitted a 2nd electric fan to the remote air cooler, fitted additional heat resistant mats to protect pipes and wires etc and finally I have insulated the air conditioning pipes that run very close to the manifold.

Its been an additional challenge as this is the first ever Surf to be fitted with air con!