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So uh... I got a buttload of dirt in my turbo
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cruiser_guy
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If this is a Canadian 3B, and I think it is, then it's a 12v system which makes things a little easier.
Are you serious that BCAA will cover you all over the place? I need to see if they have service in Guatemala or Central America.
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that's what they told me! I think I remember that they have deals with AA's in the US, Mexico, Chile?? And for the rest you just pay for the tow or whatever and they reimburse you
And yeah it's Canadian 12V
And yeah it's Canadian 12V
RufusTheDufus
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Joshoisasleep, I read your blog entry at your wanderlost site. I have a question. What is the "turbo loop"?
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the exhaust loop connecting the turbo to the exhaust manifold. Most of the people who read my blog have no idea what a turbo or an exhaust manifold are anyway. Brevity is more important than accuracy when it comes to mechanical stuff there... I dunno it's just a metal loop and I'm just going to confuse everyone if I go on too much about it, but I do want to differentiate that it relates to the turbo 
Glad you found my little site... I was actually just working on it and fixed a bug in the code... now outside links work (yay!). I'll have the Bolivian desert trip GPS track section up on the map soon too!
Glad you found my little site... I was actually just working on it and fixed a bug in the code... now outside links work (yay!). I'll have the Bolivian desert trip GPS track section up on the map soon too!
RufusTheDufus
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I didn't realize your turbo isn't directly mounted to the exhaust manifold in the typical fashion.
cruiser_guy
Out of Africa / North Africa
That's likely why the loop broke! The pipe cannot carry the weight of the turbo and survive.
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no... after searching in vain for a battery charging option, I have taken a bus to another town and bought a new battery charger... I guess it can live on the roof. Hopefully there will be electricity when I get back to San Pedro...
Since I had to bleed the fuel system anyway I went ahead and emptied my water sedimenter though... probably really needed doing! Also reading through the owners manual today I found that the original BJ60 had a reservoir for headlight washer fluid... does anybody's trucks have headlight washers? Those would have been pretty useful for me!
I also came across brand new 2hp generators for like $120! Does that sound cheap to anyone else?? I wasn't allowed one
It should be all bled and good now... will update tomorrow (maybe tonight) when I can try to crank her over again. Thanks once again to everyone for the usual ih8mud massive outpouring of help and advice!
Since I had to bleed the fuel system anyway I went ahead and emptied my water sedimenter though... probably really needed doing! Also reading through the owners manual today I found that the original BJ60 had a reservoir for headlight washer fluid... does anybody's trucks have headlight washers? Those would have been pretty useful for me!
I also came across brand new 2hp generators for like $120! Does that sound cheap to anyone else?? I wasn't allowed one
It should be all bled and good now... will update tomorrow (maybe tonight) when I can try to crank her over again. Thanks once again to everyone for the usual ih8mud massive outpouring of help and advice!
Come on man... this thing has only got 15 moving parts.... its the shyte fat............ get some real diesel n get moving.. if the fat hasnt shagged it.. see if your sump oil hasn't jelled as well..
cruiser_guy
Out of Africa / North Africa
An option for U.S. trucks. I have yet to see that on a Canadian truck though I have the parts to do it on my truck.
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Ummm what??
I'm sorry, my Australian is a little rusty
That's sweet... I have to rub the caked on dirt off my headlights every time I go to drive at night... washers would be the best.
update: charging batteries... only now that I actually look at them, it looks like for the last who knows how long I've only been starting on one battery as the other one was not connected. The other one is also not looking healthy according to the charger I bought...
I have been to San Pedro De Attacoma before and that is where I started my cruiser trip to the salar. Have you gone down to the travel agents/operators and asked them who they get to repair their cruisers? Like you described on the expedition write up it is a ruff trip and those operators must have break downs on the Chilean side... I'd check with them...
Hoping for ya!
Hoping for ya!
cruiser_guy
Out of Africa / North Africa
Canadian batteries don't much like the heat either so that may have helped take out the battery. You can run on a single battery if you have one with a good CCA.
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Update: just fired her up. ran really rough but have to reinstall turbo, all piping, and maybe bleed injector lines still. It was the uhhh... cylinder walls I uh rebuilt the whole engine...
heh no really, I pumped a whole lot of fuel through the filter by hand the other day while bleeding (the day the batteries died)... I'm going to say I think it was a lot of water in the last bits of fuel and then my poor skills at bleeding following that. The sedimenter was really full too.
Only problem now is that I got bored today while waiting for the battery charging so I removed the squeaky AC pump to take it apart. Because of the way it's all mounted it's a fair bit of effort to get it and the power steering reinstalled... oops. That and the turbo. Should be on my way tomorrow or the next day! And the good news is, I might have a nice new air compressor
(girlfriend is pissed about the AC)
Thanks to all who replied in this thread... I learned a LOT in the last few days! At this point I think I'll call it a success!
heh no really, I pumped a whole lot of fuel through the filter by hand the other day while bleeding (the day the batteries died)... I'm going to say I think it was a lot of water in the last bits of fuel and then my poor skills at bleeding following that. The sedimenter was really full too.
Only problem now is that I got bored today while waiting for the battery charging so I removed the squeaky AC pump to take it apart. Because of the way it's all mounted it's a fair bit of effort to get it and the power steering reinstalled... oops. That and the turbo. Should be on my way tomorrow or the next day! And the good news is, I might have a nice new air compressor
(girlfriend is pissed about the AC)Thanks to all who replied in this thread... I learned a LOT in the last few days! At this point I think I'll call it a success!
HURRAY FOR YOU. Had me alittle worried for a while.
RufusTheDufus
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Good luck. I'm a bit jealous of your trip. I hope to get my Troopy into shape to go on a trip like that some day.
cruiser_guy
Out of Africa / North Africa
That'll teach you for not filling up the tank!!
Are you eliminating the A/C or just trying to fix it? I have found that there are very few A/C techs in Latin America who really know what they are doing. I was involved in A/C before heading to Guatemala so I have a good idea of how these things are supposed to be done. If you are getting the system recharged make SURE that the tech comes with a vacuum pump, not just a compressor (DO NOT believe it if he says a compressor is enough, it is NOT). Make SURE he evacuates the system to 30"Hg and that it holds vacuum for 30 minutes minimum. He also needs to replace the filter/dryer before recharging. If you don't do these I guarantee the girlfriend will still be pissed and you'll have wasted your money doing a recharge!
Only problem now is that I got bored today while waiting for the battery charging so I removed the squeaky AC pump to take it apart. Because of the way it's all mounted it's a fair bit of effort to get it and the power steering reinstalled... oops. That and the turbo. Should be on my way tomorrow or the next day! And the good news is, I might have a nice new air compressor
Are you eliminating the A/C or just trying to fix it? I have found that there are very few A/C techs in Latin America who really know what they are doing. I was involved in A/C before heading to Guatemala so I have a good idea of how these things are supposed to be done. If you are getting the system recharged make SURE that the tech comes with a vacuum pump, not just a compressor (DO NOT believe it if he says a compressor is enough, it is NOT). Make SURE he evacuates the system to 30"Hg and that it holds vacuum for 30 minutes minimum. He also needs to replace the filter/dryer before recharging. If you don't do these I guarantee the girlfriend will still be pissed and you'll have wasted your money doing a recharge!
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come on man....... hurry up
this thing has only got 15 moving parts...... your vehicle has a very simple motor
its the shyte fat...... you have used low quality vegetable oil for fuel
get some real diesel n get moving...... use some clean diesel fuel and it will go
if the fat hasnt shagged it...... unless the vegetable oil has done permanent damage
see if your sump oil hasn't jelled as well.... make sure the veg oil hasnt contaminated your engine oil
I am glad you are no longer stranded.
On an egocentric note, makes me feel good that I guessed right. Not that I really did anything. Just cars are puzzles and I like to figure them out.
Most important besides my petty statements is that you seem happy and you seem ready to be safely on your way.
Happy motoring!!!
