Smithy's Rig Build

[Smithy - 120 D4D Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Smithy - 120 D4D]

Had some time to myself last night, so thought I'd put it to good use...



Should be ready for bottling in a week, and drinking in a month or so...

Luckily I have some pre-prepared to get me through - got tired of waiting for the beer MLC said he'd shout me! (refer post #37)

[Mudduck Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mudduck]

Great thread Smithy i will be watching for ideas for mine.

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

Looks nearly clear enough to be Coopers...

[Smithy - 120 D4D Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Smithy - 120 D4D]

Great thread Smithy i will be watching for ideas for mine.

Cheers Mudduck - i haven't done much that others before me haven't already covered, but that is the beauty of this forum, in that everyone tends to create their own unique slant on their prised rig setup by making unique combinations of improvements to suit their own needs.

Happy to give you any advice or pics you need...

[Dueler120 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Dueler120]

Hi Smithy,
Mate like mjrandom has said, its easier to join into the original front diff breather pipe and extend to the desired location. Ill be back under my rig tomorrow so will take a few pics for ya.

Cheers,

[Smithy - 120 D4D Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Smithy - 120 D4D]

Hi Smithy,
Mate like mjrandom has said, its easier to join into the original front diff breather pipe and extend to the desired location. Ill be back under my rig tomorrow so will take a few pics for ya.

Cheers,

Pics would be great, Dueler. Thanks for your help!.

[Dueler120 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Dueler120]

Front breather join. Prety straight forward, I removed the old breather,inserted a brass barb and then screwed in the new joiner and hose. Same deal with the rear diff but its a straight screw in barb to hose setup, cable tie hose off underneath the rails until you get it to the desired location in the engine bay.

Front join.

Rear diff.

Filters in engine bay as high as i can get them on the firewall.


Didnt have time today to get to the transfer case and manual box, burnt my time finishing off installing the EGT sensor in the exhaust. Will have time tomorrow once the missus is at work and not hammering me for spending my time at home under the Prado!

Cheers,

[Smithy - 120 D4D Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Smithy - 120 D4D]

Well, after some words of advice per above, I finally managed to get the Diff Breathers done. A big thankyou to mjrandom and Dueller120 for your assistance!

I don't know why I though it was so difficult. The rear diff took a bit of messing around, but was pretty simple really.

Interestingly when I pulled the OEM breather off the rear, it sucked a lot of air in, due to the one-way valve.

I'll leave the Transfer Case and Gear Box for later, as these are definately going to take some time...

[VKPrado Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close VKPrado]

Looking good there. Just need to see it in person now.

[Dueler120 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Dueler120]

Well, after some words of advice per above, I finally managed to get the Diff Breathers done. A big thankyou to mjrandom and Dueller120 for your assistance!

I don't know why I though it was so difficult. The rear diff took a bit of messing around, but was pretty simple really.

Interestingly when I pulled the OEM breather off the rear, it sucked a lot of air in, due to the one-way valve.

I'll leave the Transfer Case and Gear Box for later, as these are definately going to take some time...

Good stuff mate,
Will let you know how I progress with mine when I can get back from work! I like how neat that filter bracket looks.

Cheers,

[Smithy - 120 D4D Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Smithy - 120 D4D]

Good stuff mate,
Will let you know how I progress with mine when I can get back from work! I like how neat that filter bracket looks.

Cheers,

Thanks Dueller. I am very keen to see how you get on.

I like the BRC mounting block too. The kit probably cost more than a personalised job, but it has everything I needed, including cable ties, so was easier than sourcing parts. The rear diff attachment screwed straight in, so hopefully the transfer case and gear box will too...

[Smithy - 120 D4D Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Smithy - 120 D4D]

Come on Ben, you were only saying it was going to take just an hour to do the breather kit the other day.

I know I can't talk as I have not done mine so waititng to see how you go with yours.

Looking good there. Just need to see it in person now.

Vaughan, if you want some assistance, this was pretty easy to do in the end. We are heading to Launnie this weekend and could drop around and give you a hand if you like, or let me know of a time more convenient for you, and when you have the parts.

[Smithy - 120 D4D Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Smithy - 120 D4D]

Had some time to myself last night, so thought I'd put it to good use...

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Bottling time

[Smithy - 120 D4D Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Smithy - 120 D4D]

Bath Day

Yesterday was Bath Day for the Prado. Took my time to let the CT18 soak in a bit, and made light work of it...

[Palmer Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Palmer]

Gee, you must scrub that thing within an inch of it's life - it's nearly always sparkely clean.