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Comment on Tgb13 steering column by EuGarais

EuGarais — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 19:30:01 +0000

Hi, from what car are those seats? Looks very good!

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Comment on 300tdi Engine fires up by admin

admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 08:45:58 +0000

As far as I can imagine it will but I've not done it. The gearbox has been changed for a modified ZFHP. Look through the blog to see more

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Comment on 300tdi Engine fires up by colin

colin — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 08:20:18 +0000

can a 200tdi be used and did you use the volvo 304 gearbox

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Comment on 300tdi engine going into volvo c304 by admin

admin — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 20:12:27 +0000

Yes, you are quite right, the cross member had to go. The 300tdi, auto box and transfer box was too long. It would have fit, just, but I would have had to take the whole engine, gearbox, etc out if I ever wanted to work on any part of it. It would also not have been possible to have the pto hydraulic pump on there.
I'm going to add strength back into the chassis but not bother with replacing the vacuum tank. The one on the front should be OK as the 300tdi uses a vacuum pump rather than just the vacuum in the engine. If not I'll add something else later

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Comment on 300tdi engine going into volvo c304 by Warren Hayes

Warren Hayes — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 04:59:23 +0000

Inspirational work!!!
I can't quite tell from the pics if you managed to fit the engine and trans in without modification to the central chassis cross member/vacuum resovoir. I suspect from the length and position of the transmission that you might have cut it out and possibly moved it back, can you confirm this?
If so could you post some pics of that area please?
I'm about to start a similar project (in Australia) with my 1315. In process of shipping an om606/722.6 from your neck of the woods (UK) and I know I will have to make some modifications to this pesky cross member /vac tank.
Thanks for sharing and keep posting,
Cheers Warren.

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Comment on Inspiration by admin

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:05:04 +0000

Hi Jon. The tyres are standard military spec right now. But considering it's mostly just a frame I've not really thought about what tyres. I like the cooper stt's on my landrover. I did consider changing the diff ratios. It been done by one of your countrymen but driving the thing at 60mph requires new underpants every 5 miles so I'm not that bothered. I have calculated 60mph at 3000rpm on my proposed set up so I'll be ok

Steve

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Comment on Inspiration by admin

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:01:50 +0000

hi Jon.

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Comment on Inspiration by John Koles

John Koles — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 13:32:15 +0000

Hi Steve what sized tyres are on your "C304/6 Breadbox" have you considered changing the Diff ratios for better highway top speed?

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Comment on Inspiration by John Koles

John Koles — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 13:27:48 +0000

Hi Paul I own a C304 (TGB131A) and I live in Perth Western Australia.

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Comment on C303 cv boot by admin

admin — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:52:14 +0000

Thanks - the breather was blocked and I'm pretty sure the hub was pressurised. I'm thinking it's a mix of water mud and oil. I've mopped up what I can. Was thinking of spraying some degreasant in there. Is there any reason I would not do that?

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