Recent content by expanse

grab some uv dye for oil and run it for a few days. Find the source of your leak(s) with UV flashlight. This will be a big one on figuring out next steps. if you place some cardboard underneath line it up with a reference point, ie front edge of bumper 50/50 between tires. This helps me with...

the image is the stock setup. You can get crafty and do a side vent as seen on later trucks, but not that worth it in my mind (for 2.5NAD).

2.5NAD should just be a horn like this. it just tucks into the void of the front wing.

I'd pull the trigger on a new wiring harness and don't look back. You'll save yourself hours upon hours of fixing pesky issues.

before you attack oil temp, is your cooling system operating well?

Measurements off the white truck on page 1. This is the joint between A and B pillar 1.75" OD .120" wall

I had #4 through a few years back. Now painted another color. Was very rough when it arrived. I've got tons of photos before being overhauled if needing anything specific.

I believe my admin guy has reached out to Will. Not sure if we've got a reply yet or not.

Stole the image from ebay. Looking for this gem. ALR6543 left hand rear window regulator & motor.

to add: don't forget 2x new sealing washers and a few long (12"?) ziptie to secure that black square block to the axle tube & up the radius arm. I'd also clean around the banjo/bolt and remove it prior to ordering anything, inspect the bolt for gunk/rust/etc. refresh if needed. Welcome and...

I personally see value in them. Falls in the "not making them anymore" category

Tossing one out to the masses. I'm on the hunt for a P38 seat belt buckle, passenger side. All my hunting points towards ones with a wire connector for warning chime. I did not see any wire on this buckle. Truck is a '97 import (2.5TD).

the lines should be polyamide. you can get the line and a host of fittings from belmetric.com. Use hot water (not flame or heat gun) to warm any fitting and polyamide to press to join. Also warm water to make bends They also sell a host of banjo parts

https://www.lucari-solutions.co.uk/luc-hd110g-1.html looks like this unit

Bigger air appliances: Tire machine, plasma cutter, sand blaster, some lifts (my old 4post had air unlock). I just spent a silly amount of time installing air lines in the 'new' shop, so if there is a chance down the road, run lines now. Once the shop is full, it's 10x slower/miserable. Rapid...