Just for interest
The weather has been crap so there hasn't been time to get on with the engine swap but I have been playing with the old car..............
1986 230GE
5 speed 'granny' 6.15:1 gearbox
MB white springs
Michelin XZL 8.25 tyres (6off) on MB 16x5.5 et 43 alloys
30mm alloy H&R spacers all round
2" spring packers on the rear (to level up)
Koni shocks rear
Sachs HD front
96l plastic fuel tank
140l aux fuel tank (pumped into main tank with level gauge and switch on dash)
100l water
105ah nato block wet battery
Oddysey gel battery on marine changeover switch
Viair 400p air compressor and reservoir (gauge and switch on dash)
Rotzler winch (original MB fitment)
Garmin GPS126 linked to Panasonic Toughbook running Fugawi global navigator
Music on data stick which plugs into front usb of sony mex BT3600
Autocamp rooftent
Engel fridge
Coleman Peak 1 stove (+ others)
Still to do :-
HF/VHF radio
adjustable panhard rod
and a little spot of rust
Looks good, although you have obviously ruined the slick aerodynamics of the G with that front case on the rack!
On a more serious note, how do you find the induction roar with that factory snorkel? My only experience with it has been in the 270CDI Military test vehicle and with the window down I found the noise very disconcerting with it being just at ear height. Not really designed for RHD! I note that MB have a different snorkel now that goes to the roof line although I am not sure how much quieter that would be.
John
Hi
You're obviously well equiped :)
What engine swap are you doing? I have a 230GE myself and though it runs fine would be better with more torque at lower revs.
On a more serious note, how do you find the induction roar with that factory snorkel? My only experience with it has been in the 270CDI Military test vehicle and with the window down I found the noise very disconcerting with it being just at ear height. Not really designed for RHD! I note that MB have a different snorkel now that goes to the roof line although I am not sure how much quieter that would be.
John
Hi John, can't say the roar from the snorkel is very noticeable really but the whole car is a bit noisier since I fitted the military gearbox (had to remove the centre silencer) so it probably masks it somewhat and I only have a 230 petrol engine so no turbo to pull in the air. It was a slight concern when I fitted it but I just thought I'd cut and extend if there was a problem. The next stage is to fit a 290 turbo (from a sprinter) so things may change then.
I find it to be in a good position as it's out of sight (the other side of the screen pillar) so no loss of vision.
Re. aerodynamics :- the top box is only there when needed - normally I have an old wind deflector .........
Hi
You're obviously well equiped :)
What engine swap are you doing? I have a 230GE myself and though it runs fine would be better with more torque at lower revs.
I'm going for a 290 turbo from a sprinter van - the best option I think - same bhp, double the torque and approaching 30mpg :wink:
Dentsmithy,
Nice work! Is that your 3rd G? (From memory you had a white one and a sandy coloured one). When will the Turbo be going in and how much will that boost your current BHP? (anyhoo, what ever you do you will not win! :lol: :wink: )
Great work though!
Spider1V
Dentsmithy,
Nice work! Is that your 3rd G? (From memory you had a white one and a sandy coloured one). When will the Turbo be going in and how much will that boost your current BHP? (anyhoo, what ever you do you will not win! :lol: :wink: )
Great work though!
Spider1V
Spider, you should know by now it's not the size of the engine but the quality of the ride that counts :wink:
Re 3 Gs :- this is my first one - had it 6 years now and despite the body rust I can't bear to abandon it. The one I beat you with last year (120bhp btw) was always meant to be for the engine transplant but I'm dithering at the moment.
Then there is the cute little soft top which turns all the heads and only 70 BHP :lol: ( just teasing)
Looking good Chris
Those spacers have done their job, levelled it up nicely
Looks like you are winding yourself up wrt wonderlust though so the important question is where :wink: :D
I’m still toying with Morocco, I guess you may have seen this blog but if not this should wind you up even more :roll: , brilliantly constructed and informative,
http://www.i-spog.com/flash/engine.html
Spider, you should know by now it's not the size of the engine but the quality of the ride that counts
I must say I would agree with you! Every time we go off Roading/Green laning, with the leather seats, air con, Kids Playstation in the back, its like off roading in a mobile lounge!
Though not sure what the current ML would be like, having owned a few of the old shape ML's, I feel this one would struggle a bit! Rumours around that there maybe another Dent trip? Care to comment?
The one I beat you with last year (120bhp btw)
In your dreams....... :lol: :lol: 8)
Spider1V - Still G Less....
anyhoo, what ever you do you will not win! :lol: :wink:
Depends who chooses the course... from what I hear and have seen, you will have broken something before long... :?: :lol:
Looking good Chris
Those spacers have done their job, levelled it up nicely
Looks like you are winding yourself up wrt wonderlust though so the important question is where :wink: :D
I’m still toying with Morocco, I guess you may have seen this blog but if not this should wind you up even more :roll: , brilliantly constructed and informative,
http://www.i-spog.com/flash/engine.html
Funny, I was just looking for that blog the other night, all linked in to goole earth and flikr through gps - cheers
Wanderlust - well there is a plan (but it's not going very well) but need to get this b****** roof finished, earn some money and get said plan back on course - might take a few days :wink:
The car is just about ready to go (unless I start the engine swap) on a long trip, digital maps of just about everywhere on the computer
Russ280 wrote:Looking good Chris
Those spacers have done their job, levelled it up nicely
Looks like you are winding yourself up wrt wonderlust though so the important question is where :wink: :D
I’m still toying with Morocco, I guess you may have seen this blog but if not this should wind you up even more :roll: , brilliantly constructed and informative,
http://www.i-spog.com/flash/engine.html
Funny, I was just looking for that blog the other night, all linked in to goole earth and flikr through gps - cheers
Wanderlust - well there is a plan (but it's not going very well) but need to get this b****** roof finished, earn some money and get said plan back on course - might take a few days :wink:
The car is just about ready to go (unless I start the engine swap) on a long trip, digital maps of just about everywhere on the computer
Looks like there is some black visqueen type stuff on there, so job done I’d say. Priorities and all that :lol:
Can’t rush these things :roll:
Chris,
What battery have you got? A 6NT or whatever it is . 11" square thing.
How's the house coming on?
Chris,
What battery have you got? A 6NT or whatever it is . 11" square thing.
How's the house coming on?
Yes, the battery is a 6TN but not the gel, it's sealed lead acid. To be honest if I were going on a big trip I would replace it with the big Oddyssey AGM that is the same size. Done some research and they seem to be the ones now though they do need a good charger and a smart regulator to make the most of them - basically you have to fool the alternator into overcharging otherwise it won't fill up.
Re house:- just going out to cut the last housing joint on the last purlin on the barn roof, then a few spars, insulation board, hand forged gutter brackets then over to the roofers to put the flags back on.
Are you going to come up again?
Are you going to come up again?
I thought it was an Annual Event? :wink:
I was just looking at the great video Peter Perfect made and I noticed it was in Feb, which is fast approaching....
dentsmithy wrote:Are you going to come up again?
I thought it was an Annual Event? :wink:
I was just looking at the great video Peter Perfect made and I noticed it was in Feb, which is fast approaching....
:lol: just not sure if we would be so lucky with the weather again so wondered about end of march or tag on to the easter hols since we're not going to the sand
Yes we were exceptionally lucky with the weather although I am sure Corinne would beg to differ....
Over the school holidays would be nice but my mum will be here and not sure if she would want to come... well you never know she might... at the very least it should be a long weekend.
Need to convince David to put on another BBQ - though this time we should all contribute money towards it.
I would love to come up again Chris. It was a great w/e last time. I'm sure the house will have progressed heaps too :wink:
Good beer(what was left of it), sausages, great company and a bit of building chat thrown in for good measure...I can't wait
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!! It actually is a command center!! That toughbook along would have paid for my petrol money for a few years......
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!! It actually is a command center!! That toughbook along would have paid for my petrol money for a few years......
Don't worry about the toughbook, there are still ebay bargains to be had :wink:
what's a good price for a ebay toughbook? cf28?
Usually around £200 but I got lucky with one sold as spares or repair for under a hundred but it's been upgraded a bit.
around £200 for a toughbook?? I thought they would cost way way more!
chris, hi mate!
great looking G you have there, ready for any challenge 8)
you seem well clued up chris, please give advice on the odyseyy battery range.what would you advice on G 290/300D?
I am looking into getting one from cyprus.
full step by step details on the 290 conversion would be good :wink:
[i am looking into the 606 engine :twisted: ]
dentsmithy wrote:Are you going to come up again?
I thought it was an Annual Event? :wink:
I was just looking at the great video Peter Perfect made and I noticed it was in Feb, which is fast approaching....
thats was an exceptional weekend, really enjoyed it. for those that want to reminisce , of for those that want to see what they missed out on check out the link.
hey Peter!
Are you using iWeb' 09?? I haven't seen that before!
Pok
So what route will we do this time? We'll have to see if Mark and I can scare any more Suzukis...
hey Peter!
Are you using iWeb' 09?? I haven't seen that before!
Pok
iweb 08
chris, hi mate!
great looking G you have there, ready for any challenge 8)
you seem well clued up chris, please give advice on the odyseyy battery range.what would you advice on G 290/300D?
I am looking into getting one from cyprus.
full step by step details on the 290 conversion would be good :wink:
[i am looking into the 606 engine :twisted: ]
Thanks for the complements Hus,
I think the odyssey battery range are very good, though dear. If you want to run ancillaries like fridges go for the 1700 model. If using winches think about 2 batteries as AGM batteries don't like being discharged quickly - better to use a big tractor battery.
Hi. Toying with the idea of an autocamp rooftent as opposed to the south african ones. Is it any good? Phileas
I never slept so well camping as i did in my Autocamp. Not sure if they have a UK supplier at the moment though.
The Beduin range look just as good.
I suppose i could be talked into selling my Autocamp, it's been in my shed for over a year, :lol:
Dammn
From the first photo I was under the impression you could camp in a lake :roll:
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