The Matt Black SJ Project.

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Re: The Matt Black SJ Project.

Post by Ladaman » Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:29 pm

more948 wrote:Yer jordi, I understand. I'm using mine on the road a lot so might trying and keep it. As long as I seal it it should be ok.
What about sealing it at the exhaust end?
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Re: The Matt Black SJ Project.

Post by more948 » Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:57 am

high temprature silisone and a big jubilee clip will keep that water tight no?

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Re: The Matt Black SJ Project.

Post by more948 » Wed Jan 08, 2014 4:29 pm

Just got an internal cage off ebay, so that will be the task for the weekend! pics to follow.

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Re: The Matt Black SJ Project.

Post by more948 » Sun Jan 19, 2014 7:54 pm

Right the roll cage is on hold as i found a little rust in the seat wells so that got be sorted, however on the way to my mates workshop to get the welder out....... the head gasket went, when i bought the SJ the water pump was on its way out we did a cambelt and water pump but it must of been to late.

So off with the head this week.

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Re: The Matt Black SJ Project.

Post by more948 » Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:01 pm

Alright guys got the head pressure tested and it failed seems something smashed a hole in the head.... So has anyone got a 1.3 head they would like to sell me? Im in essex but would be willing to pay postage or collect if not to far.

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Re: The Matt Black SJ Project.

Post by more948 » Fri Mar 07, 2014 9:58 am

Head gasket is now all done and sorted, the internal cage is going back on ebay, going to opt for an external one later. So next on the list is new shocks, heavy duty rear bumper with lights, then the winch.

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Re: The Matt Black SJ Project.

Post by ScottieJ » Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:02 am

What is the internal cage like? Do you have any pictures?

Glad to hear you have the engine sorted and running :thumbup:
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Re: The Matt Black SJ Project.

Post by more948 » Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:05 am

scottie, it is made from 2" pipe ,maybe 2.5", it was for a soft top so i have cut it in half and drilled it ready for a sleeve so that i could put it in and out as i have a tin top. if your intrested i can get some pics?

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Re: The Matt Black SJ Project.

Post by more948 » Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:17 pm

Gents im after the following parts if anyone has them, a Petrol tank gaurd after market or standard and a battery clamp the battery tray restraint strap i mean.

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Re: The Matt Black SJ Project.

Post by donkeychomp » Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:13 pm

Local motor factors...universal battery clamp.
If it ticks over...leave it

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