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This section on other websites has led to arguments and contention. People are posting pictures of their pride and joy and therefore CONSTRUCTIVE comments only please!
If so you can have your own thread in this section.
This section on other websites has led to arguments and contention. People are posting pictures of their pride and joy and therefore CONSTRUCTIVE comments only please!
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29 Nov 2018 12:32 #198352
by sniper
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These were fitted and have resolved the braking issues, it was long overdue.
Improved braking and so far....... no fade. The greenstuff pads took a while to bed and they can be a little lazy when cold.
Whilst the upgraded parts have improved braking efficiency, the biggest improvement has been the new callipers sliding correctly and just doing their normal job properly.
This is my new nemesis, got up to see oil running under the car. My local garage got it up in the air for me and the sump is porous, I was surprised has fast it was issuing. A new one was ordered from Bigjimny.
Getting the garage to fit it when the parts turn up, 3000 miles on the last Mobil 1 oil change....... New Suzuki filter and another 5lt on the way. The oil was cheap from eurocarparts, only £37.
When I first looked at the forum, I found a list of common jimny mechanical problems. It looks like the list is cursed and I am now being forced through it's contents one item at a time.......
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Improved braking and so far....... no fade. The greenstuff pads took a while to bed and they can be a little lazy when cold.
Whilst the upgraded parts have improved braking efficiency, the biggest improvement has been the new callipers sliding correctly and just doing their normal job properly.
This is my new nemesis, got up to see oil running under the car. My local garage got it up in the air for me and the sump is porous, I was surprised has fast it was issuing. A new one was ordered from Bigjimny.
Getting the garage to fit it when the parts turn up, 3000 miles on the last Mobil 1 oil change....... New Suzuki filter and another 5lt on the way. The oil was cheap from eurocarparts, only £37.
When I first looked at the forum, I found a list of common jimny mechanical problems. It looks like the list is cursed and I am now being forced through it's contents one item at a time.......
sniper
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29 Nov 2018 16:32 #198377
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At least it let go on your drive matey and not in the middle of nowhere
I will have a look at mine now got to fit my new props
I will have a look at mine now got to fit my new props
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30 Nov 2018 08:19 #198436
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Yes there's a positive spin I suppose, better that than up a mountain lol....... Have to catch up soon, see if we can get out for a drive. I've still got a few quid for that mirror too jack.
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19 Dec 2018 13:10 - 19 Dec 2018 13:32 #199182
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Finally got the transfer box swapped with one supplied by Riccy and all is good. I now have 4L yippee !!! The box was fitted with uprated steel mounts and bolt through rubber bushes. It has made things seem a little more solid....
Coming across a brand new M18A Liana engine needs a mention on the build thread.... but for the wrong reasons.
This beauty came to me from a guy in Darlington, brand new never fitted to a car. I was so excited about having such a beast in my car........ 123bhp and 170nm, it would be great.
I was going to run it with a standalone ecu and ITB's, 160hp and over 200nm. In the region of £2000 for all the bits and another £500 for mapping.
The Finance Fuhrer (wife) has put the boot in and stopped all non essential spending on the Jimny. Can't say I wasn't expecting it but it meant that I didn't have a chance of fitting it in the foreseeable future.
I sold the engine on to another forum member and have been promised a blast when it's done. That will have to be enough........
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Coming across a brand new M18A Liana engine needs a mention on the build thread.... but for the wrong reasons.
This beauty came to me from a guy in Darlington, brand new never fitted to a car. I was so excited about having such a beast in my car........ 123bhp and 170nm, it would be great.
I was going to run it with a standalone ecu and ITB's, 160hp and over 200nm. In the region of £2000 for all the bits and another £500 for mapping.
The Finance Fuhrer (wife) has put the boot in and stopped all non essential spending on the Jimny. Can't say I wasn't expecting it but it meant that I didn't have a chance of fitting it in the foreseeable future.
I sold the engine on to another forum member and have been promised a blast when it's done. That will have to be enough........
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19 Dec 2018 17:18 #199184
by Riccy
J999 MNY, ULYSSES M18 VVT with ITB's Dyno tested at 130hp
Pickup/tipper, R7me gearbox & 6.4 Rocklobster, 31" Toyo MT, 2x ARB air locker 3.9 diffs in braced axles, 6" total lift, Floating rear conversion, Raptor painted, CB, Recaro's, Caged, etc, etc...
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Glad the box solved the problems, now you can go anywhere!
Also good to meet up with you again mate
Also good to meet up with you again mate
J999 MNY, ULYSSES M18 VVT with ITB's Dyno tested at 130hp
Pickup/tipper, R7me gearbox & 6.4 Rocklobster, 31" Toyo MT, 2x ARB air locker 3.9 diffs in braced axles, 6" total lift, Floating rear conversion, Raptor painted, CB, Recaro's, Caged, etc, etc...
www.youtube.com/user/riclemus
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19 Dec 2018 17:29 - 19 Dec 2018 18:28 #199185
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Happy to hear that your 4L has returned matey
Sniper i think you need to let the wifey Know that a transfer box guard is an essential buy now to protect your new fixture
Jack
Sniper i think you need to let the wifey Know that a transfer box guard is an essential buy now to protect your new fixture
Jack
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