[jeepster]

Originally Posted by Sudarshan

Those silent block removal has a simple effective method also ( but time consuming ) any torch/ arch/flame creating temperature is THE last resort to take anything out .

Root of this problem ( oval holes ) is loose bolts & heavy cambering , keeping the shackle straight ( not keeping the shackle a little angled )

clean this rusty thing with wire brush or no. 80 paper , ( grit disc no 36 or a rough one on angle grinder will also do ) & then use two coats of ICI red oxide over that .

I will post few pics of the Angle grinder attachment ( as above) soon , in tools thread

raju bhai,
every time you do a suspension overhaul they use gas cutter to remove old spring bush bush.
its a standard procedure here.
i will have to make a custom puller for it.

Originally Posted by headers

And please remove those stickers and sun film!!

first i have to overhaul the engine, GB & TC first. then its exterior & interior.

Originally Posted by Champion

My Armada is a 1994 4X4 model but the previous owner has removed the 4WD gear.

Its got a Peugeot engine they say, a 2.2Ltr diesel engine. Did the original vehicle come with such?

congrats Champion!
the ARMADA came with Peugeot XDP 4.90 engine till 1999~2000. (2112cc ,62 bhp)
after that it was DX3 engine. (2498cc, 72.5 bhp)
i also have the DXP 4.90 engine.
see this armada for interior ideas.

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

Took time as I was compiling the information on NGCS Armada.

• Rear spring assy- 097928 (No. of leaves= 5)
• Shock absorber assy rear- 084837
• Front spring assy- 084818 (No. of leaves= 6)
• Shock absorber assy front- 084823
• Stabilizer bar front (Tubular chassis)- 075793

Non-NGCS versions came with 9 leaves at the front (031699) and 10 leaves at the rear (073420).
If you could provide me the shock absorber of Bolero I would be in a better position to comment whether the shock absorber rates are on the lower or higher side.
Also, please check the shackle mountings for their inclination/misalignment this may also affect the handling. Hope this solves the mystery.

the numbers in bold are part numbers, right?

here is some info on shocks, thanks to Jaggu.

[scphanse]

Nikhil,
Where are the WIP pics. Sir do post someething for us mortals to see and learn
regards
salil

[jeepster]

11-04-2011

started engine overhaul.
here are some pictures.

not a single piston set+sleeves set are available for DXP 4.90 here.
they are expected arrive today.

BTW thinking to use a color scheme like this for armada for now. (2011~2012)

after phase 2 armada will be like this. (in 2012 or before i die* ) (* = conditions apply )

more pictures here.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...-concepts.html

[svsantosh]

I may have missed it somewhere, but what triggered the need for a Overhaul? Was it consuming oil, low pressure or high temp?

[jeepster]

Originally Posted by svsantosh

I may have missed it somewhere, but what triggered the need for a Overhaul? Was it consuming oil, low pressure or high temp?

i have not used the armada to notice high oil consumption, high temperature.

but the oil in radiator did the thing.

there is today's progress.

[jeepster]

14-04-2011

every thing is fitted back.
the engine will be started tomorrow.

this belongs to my fathers friend.
a 650 converted in to 340. (made in kurla )

• XDP 4.90
• KMT 90
• T 18

[jeepster]

15-04-2011

engine started & wiring is being sorted out.

YouTube - first start

YouTube - second start

the oil pressure gauge in stop light switch packing.

two different part numbers for same part!!

what is the standard procedure to install cylinder liners & pistons in XDP 4.90?

why use two different oil pressure gauges?

whats the price of front OKBJ axle assembly? (our M.A.S.S. quoted 76K )

[scphanse]

NIkhil,
I hope you are keeping a detailed running account of costs? This would help guys like me. Have been glued to this since yoiu got her home....

regards
salil
PS: please do call when in Pune next.

[jeepster]

yes i am trying to keep accounts of every penny spent on jeep.

prices, part numbers, alternate companies making same parts, their websites , etc.

now i am trying to find wheel rims for jeep with bead locks for 7.50x16 ndms tyres. (even 9x16 )

but the ones i saw (today) are around 22~23 KG each.


rgds,
Nikhil

[scphanse]

Seeing your build up progressing, even I am tempted to buy an Armada.

How are you planning on 2WD to 4WD conversion?

regards
salil

[Sudarshan]

Originally Posted by scphanse

Seeing your build up progressing, even I am tempted to buy an Armada.

I will help you like I did to Nikhil ( on phone only ) So you will also thanking me for the wonderful thing ( that makes you Wander a lot )

How are you planning on 2WD to 4WD conversion?

Simple , there is a lever to shift .

OK Jokes apart ,

@ Salil he has bought a 4x4 Armada with a BW transfer case . Only thing missing is front live axles & prop shaft. ( The diff is in place I guess )

@ Nikhil , send me that radiator details ( or a same piece ) , looks good & I badly need one , Keep the bonnet locked .

Carry on Best of luck

Sudarshan

[jeepster]

Originally Posted by scphanse

How are you planning on 2WD to 4WD conversion?

Originally Posted by Sudarshan

Simple , there is a lever to shift .

@ Nikhil , send me that radiator details ( or a same piece ) , looks good & I badly need one , Keep the bonnet locked .

@ salil: as raju bhai said its 4x4 armada without front prop shaft & front axle shafts.

@ raju bhai: there is no 4x4 shifter either.

the radiator is stock one.
just opened the top part & flushed it with acid & cleaned the core pipes.
dont have the pictures of the this process.

BTW do you need new or repair old one?

[scphanse]

Nikhil,
How are things coming up sir? There's been no updates here for a while. Hope everything is proceeding at a steady clip? Looking forward to latest happenings.

regards
salil

[jeepster]

@ salil: plesase dont call me sir.

currently jeep is standstill at home due to my exams.
(30 April to 20 MayX1000)
(temperature here is around 42°C~43°C & exam time is 2 pm to 5 pm)

list of the work still pending.

GB overhaul (little whining sound in 2nd & 3rd but can wait)
TC shift lever. (if i get internal parts overhaul too)
front axle shafts
front prop shaft
hub servicing
brake servicing
tyres
rims (now i have 3 bolero 15" & 1 sumo 15" rims)

after my exams , first thing i will do is trip to PUNE & MUMBAI for collecting parts.

[jyobeb]

The new fuel level sender unit may be bi-metal. If that is so the reading on the guage will be from full to empty, showing empty when full!
Check and ensure that it is a regular unit.