Nissan Hardbody - Mister Swartz

Netjies!!

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Lol @ Skippy!

So more progress made.
I set out this morning to modify the sump.
But I thought I should just check the fit for measurements again.
To my surprise the sump now fits, as the motor is mounted more forward. So one battle won.

So I used the time I now had to mock up the radiator and intercooler. As it turns out, I'll be using the old radiator, minus the electric fan, as ut's the best fit.

With the radiator in its original spot, the intercooler now fits between the radiator and grill.

Progress made.

So now I have the gearbox crossmember sorted out.
I had to mount the engine and gearbox forward from the original positions, as it would've taken a lot of drama and relocating to push it all the way back.

I had to cut away from the crossmember, so I'll need to reinforce it.
Also, because I moved the crossmember forward, I need to cut off, move and re-weld the brackets that held it up.

It also means that my gear lever is in a more forward position as well.
But hey, must be done.

glad to see progress keep it up!! 8)

Nice work swarts, keep it up! Almost start up time! 😁

Thanx guys.

Just frustrating that I'm not done yet.
Always a small holdup here and there.

But we'll get there!

Good things comes to those who wait....

So true Draco.
I'm keen just to hear it start up the first time.

So, with Skippy's help, I've drawn up the list of things left to do. Not as much as I thought there was. But not as few as I hoped lol...

Updates will follow soon.

Last few things to do :200sx_2guns:

This thread needs updating !! 😀 8) 8) :200sx_gunsmilie: :200sx_punk:

Ha ha thanks Skippy!

So Saturday past, BigZ finally started up.
The problems to startup were somewhere in:
- CAS (got a 2nd modified CAS)
- timing
- map
- fuel regulation

Tuner sorted it in a day lol...

So I drove her home on Saturday afternoon.
Initially was a bit crappy cos the rear drums were a little bound, the gear lever took getting used to, clutch was crappy (I managed to let the slave cylinder tear on the rubber, didn't bleed it), and it isn't tuned yet.

Once I hit the R300, I opened a bit...... and what a feeling! Boost is really something else!

Spent the evening cruising around a bit.
Aaaaaaaaand then I blew the turbo... lol...

So tomorrow morning I'm taking the turbo off. Have to find out if it was getting oil, or if I had knocked it around while it was waiting in the garage.

Hope it's not bad!

But it's a really great feeling.
The completion of the work I started.

Nice to hear!!

Bad about the turbo...

So I got lucky that the turbo went when it did.

When I checked the dipstick this morning, it was dry.
Checked twice, thrice, lol... dry...
So I had lost all that oil.

I believe it's through the turbo's seal.
I haven't found a gasket for the downpipe yet.

That was part of the button-up mission:
1: exhaust manifold gasket
2: turbo downpipe gasket
3: strengthen crossmember
4: weld in battery tray

So I see the oil running off the downpipe.
I checked the sump also. Seems fine. But will make sure.

Right.

So I get the filter off the front of the turbo.
And I play with the compressor wheel like analog buttons on a PS2...

Any advice? New turbo? Rebuild?

A rebuild will cost you a bit less or you can use this opportunity to buy a new slightly bigger turbo like a T28/T3.

I'd also advise checking the compression, the turbo seal being responsible for all the oil loss is minimal, you might need to refresh your engine.

Thanks Draco.

While I'm waiting, I'm mulling it over
T28/T3 sounds good.

Is a straight up T3 turbo too big?

I'll have the engine checked out in next week.
I should have some time on my hands.

No a t3 is not to big but u will need a new mani and downpipe and probably oil lines

I was quite keen on a T3.

But seeing as I may sell the bakkie (contract dependant), I'm not going to do anything else. I'm gonna keep the build as it is now. I'm having the WR280 built, and a spare T25 as well.

So once it's finished, and running again, it's going up for sale.

Fingers crossed I get the turbo back today or tomorrow.

So whats the verdict?

So I decided to have the WR280 rebuilt.
I have to say I'm glad I did.

Saturday was spent rerouting boost pipes. Not much, I had to take a minute and think.
At first I kept on popping off boost pipes. But now that's sorted.

Awesome feeling getting to drive her hard now.
Boost rules!

Good to hear you happy, post some pics of the end product.