Project: Converting 1.8 into a 1.9D

[GaryS40]

Originally Posted by Matt86

Too many years playing American football someone took my knee out ended playing career as it was either walk or risk not walking. There's no cartilage in me knee now I should have a knee replacement too Danny but I'm too young for that at the moment want to still be walking at 50 lol

Looks a lot longer but I've listed more detailed to do than done lol plus imagine the length of time removing 2 interiors and looms then installing them lol

Yeah, that's very true, matt.

You are doing well.

Gary

[v40alex]

All of a sudden I feel much better about my to-do list. Hope you can keep to schedule, that lot would take me months

[malteser]

Originally Posted by Matt86

Too many years playing American football someone took my knee out ended playing career as it was either walk or risk not walking. There's no cartilage in me knee now I should have a knee replacement too Danny but I'm too young for that at the moment want to still be walking at 50 lol

Looks a lot longer but I've listed more detailed to do than done lol plus imagine the length of time removing 2 interiors and looms then installing them lol

Same here the Doc wanted me to do the op but as long as I can walk I won't be doing it.

Mine was a motorbike accident rode my XR600 and didn't see a metal bollard, temporary road work in Malta with no lights lol

I'll have to pop by one evening and see if you like an auto

[Matt86]

Originally Posted by malteser

Same here the Doc wanted me to do the op but as long as I can walk I won't be doing it.

Mine was a motorbike accident rode my XR600 and didn't see a metal bollard, temporary road work in Malta with no lights lol

I'll have to pop by one evening and see if you like an auto

Would that include the t4 engine lol!!

[malteser]

Well if I get a donor car you can have that engine then start an other conversion

As I will be getting mine rebuilt at some point so it would be spare

[Matt86]

Yeah don't think I can justify both

[Matt86]

Update...


Installed new braided brake hoses
Rebuild front suspension although got some polybushes to fit to the lower arms now though (Thanks Tim!)
Replaced inner and outer tie rods
Installed front Struts
Installed new front and rear Drop links
Cleaned engine
Couldn't remove the sump as there was 4 embedded bolts that I can't undo for some reason as they don't look like bolts so left that.
Cleaned out EGR carbon build up
Installed new fuel filters, timing and aux belts with new water pump, idlers and tensioners
Installed wiper linkage and wipers and motor
Installed the windscreen washer bottle and installed the piping
Installed the N75 valve
Installed the A/C radiator and all pipes apart from the ones that connect to the AC compressor.
Installed new polybushes to the front and rear Anti roll bar
Installed Nivomats (Might be repeating myself there)
Removed the rear lower trailing arm to get new bushes pressed in.
Replaced thermostat
Installed water pipes to the engine with new stainless steel clips all around
Installed new oil filter
Cleaned up turbo and reinstalled

Just a few bits there

Only bits left now:

Install glow plugs
Attach gearbox and put in gearbox oil
Install engine
Connect all the electrical wiring up
Connect all the hoses and put in oil, P/S fluid and coolant throughout.
Install battery tray, Battery and airbox connect all that up.
Install rear trailing arm with new bushes
Install new discs and pads
Install carriers and calipers
Bleed brake and clutch system
Attach the calipers

Put some diesel in, prime the system and fingers crossed I'm done! Oh and put the boot carpets back together and install the rear seats

[GaryS40]

Originally Posted by Matt86

Update...


Installed new braided brake hoses
Rebuild front suspension although got some polybushes to fit to the lower arms now though (Thanks Tim!)
Replaced inner and outer tie rods
Installed front Struts
Installed new front and rear Drop links
Cleaned engine
Couldn't remove the sump as there was 4 embedded bolts that I can't undo for some reason as they don't look like bolts so left that.
Cleaned out EGR carbon build up
Installed new fuel filters, timing and aux belts with new water pump, idlers and tensioners
Installed wiper linkage and wipers and motor
Installed the windscreen washer bottle and installed the piping
Installed the N75 valve
Installed the A/C radiator and all pipes apart from the ones that connect to the AC compressor.
Installed new polybushes to the front and rear Anti roll bar
Installed Nivomats (Might be repeating myself there)
Removed the rear lower trailing arm to get new bushes pressed in.
Replaced thermostat
Installed water pipes to the engine with new stainless steel clips all around
Installed new oil filter
Cleaned up turbo and reinstalled

Just a few bits there

Only bits left now:

Install glow plugs
Attach gearbox and put in gearbox oil
Install engine
Connect all the electrical wiring up
Connect all the hoses and put in oil, P/S fluid and coolant throughout.
Install battery tray, Battery and airbox connect all that up.
Install rear trailing arm with new bushes
Install new discs and pads
Install carriers and calipers
Bleed brake and clutch system
Attach the calipers

Put some diesel in, prime the system and fingers crossed I'm done! Oh and put the boot carpets back together and install the rear seats

Coming along nicely, Matt!

Gary

[kieran40]

Well done mate it looked almost bare shell when I saw it ,what an achievement . Would you do it again though matt that is the question,and it's a good job I wasn't there helping you a day like today I would have hindered you,be down the pub sipping Guinness lol.

[Matt86]

Originally Posted by kieran40

Well done mate it looked almost bare shell when I saw it ,what an achievement . Would you do it again though matt that is the question,and it's a good job I wasn't there helping you a day like today I would have hindered you,be down the pub sipping Guinness lol.

Would I do it again? No! lol it's doing my head in now haha too much stress.

Gary - Where you been!?