Not fecking happy.

Secondhand sump is porous & leaking oil. Misfire & smoke still on start up. Guess I'm gonna have to get a new engine. Might swap the pistons over as mine have new rings & big end shells but think another head would be a good idea. Oh and a new sump. However I can use everything else of mine, waterpump & belts etc as they are all new. Just need time to do it. Annoying thing is I have just had a week off & back tomorrow.

So all the work done the other week for nowt.

never feels good after doing the work you have done and now back into work ,,,gutted for you alan mate

there's a green l200 at sports car breakers its up the back yard mite be worth a call it is complete and running

Cheers guys, I have the stuff but need to strip the old one down & rebuild it to make sure its ok. Also need to use parts of my engine. Might not even make the Cambria weekend as I have so many jobs to do & now need to fit this in as well.

if you need a hand let me know @Alan G

Cheers mate. Should be ok though as I have all the gear, crane etc

If anyone wants to come along to see how its done I will let you know when I'm starting it. Will most likely be a Sat or after work during the week but not sure when I will start it.

I don't mind getting hands dirty. Might pop along for blether.

Gonna start by stripping & cleaning the other parts I have then once that's done out with my engine. Swap bits over then drop back in.

Have you welded the front end up yet??

That sounds like an offer Greig.

No Greg. If I can get ma hands on a welder I will do that at the same time.

My truck is for sale, nice low miles engine in it

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No Greg. If I can get ma hands on a welder I will do that at the same time.

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No Greg. If I can get ma hands on a welder I will do that at the same time.

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if it was a dog you would take it to the vet out of kindness

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My truck is for sale, nice low miles engine in it

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That's the one, done over 10000 miles since with no problems

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No Greg. If I can get ma hands on a welder I will do that at the same time.

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if it was a dog you would take it to the vet out of kindness

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No I would have got a gun myself & shot the fuckin thing lol

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Nah lol. I've not actually spent that much on it over the last 8 years. It's done me well so I will keep it going as long as I can.

Just catching up with this thread. I've been at the same point with mine a few times. Think I'll put money in it once more and try part with it as a fully working truck. Could all change in the next few weeks again though!

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Just catching up with this thread. I've been at the same point with mine a few times. Think I'll put money in it once more and try part with it as a fully working truck. Could all change in the next few weeks again though!

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Great day today with me & @marcosuk at Penicuik.

Stripped the cylinder head off & decided to replace the balance shaft seals & reseal the cover on the nearside of the engine block. Removed the alloy plate that the fuel pump is fitted to so I could change the gasket on that as well. Refitted a balance shaft belt to see if there really is a difference & I would say there is but to the untrained you wouldn't notice it.

So spare head is now on & initial road test looks good.

I also fitted a new sump on Thursday night.

So all being good I will be fixing the front panel next as its totally rotten & hopefully be fitting a winch tray at the same time before converting it into a winch bumper.

And again a massive thanks to Marc for all the help today

Nice one 😀 the engine crane and stand still coming in useful lol?

They are both at the back of the garage but I'm sure they will someday they aren't in the way either so I don't mind keeping them till you need them.

Was a good day. Weather was spot on. Learned a few things, so very enjoyable. Glad it drove home ok. Next time your needing a hand, just shout mate.