The re-worked exhaust downpipe arrived back today. I’ll try to fit that in the next couple of days. Apart from charging me for the postage back to them (as I reluctantly agreed to), they have (in my absence and without agrement) charged the redelivery to me on my credit card. Customer service is obviously an […]
Rad and Front Panel
The front panel and rad are on, but the fan’s bolt holes don’t line up with the 12J water pump’s bolt holes, so a little driling will be needed to fit that. The rad and front panel went in without too much trouble, dispite having to fit the assy over the pre-fitted oil cooler. Holding […]
Exhaust Progress
The 2″ exhaust rear and intermediate sections now fit perfectly, due to the disconnection of the front section and the re-use of the original mounting straps in place of the plain rubber straps provided with the new unit (they stretch and distort too easily). The front section needs alteration. It seems now, after much study, […]
Exhaust Trouble
After a total of 6 hour dicking about, I still can’t get the exhaust to fit. This means no installation of the tub, alignment of the bulkhead, fitting of the rock-sliders or forward tanks or any other satisfying jobs until the sodding exhaust is on. I don’t know whether it’s me or the exhaust, but […]
Exhaust and Oil Cooler
The new large bore (2″) exhaust arrived a couple of days ago from Steve Parker. This is the correct bore for the 12J. I got a new set of mounts with it too. It was already painted with high-temp ali paint, but I gave it another layer for longevity. It’s all hanging in place, all […]
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