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Good work Boris
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"Tractor" diary. Elgrand from Siberia. E50.
- Thread starter ELSib
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Well done Boris ,,great post by the way as always,,
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Really enjoy your posts
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Good work Boris I like a fix rather than replace 
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Reminds me of a problem I once had with an alternator...
When I got home I fixed the alternator myself for only around £2, bought new bearings and brushes from a local alternator specialist and fitted them myself. But before the fix and after the alternator had failed it caused some problems as described in the link above... I had to drive back home from Scotland with a separate petrol powered generator powering the vehicle electrics (ECU's, ignition, etc).
On a separate occasion with a different vehicle (Ford Scorpio 2.5TD bug eye'd monster) I was driving back from the coast when the alternator started making a noise and oil leaked onto the ground. The oil seals in the vacuum pump at the rear of the alternator had failed causing the alternator bearings to fail and basically messing up the entire innards of the alternator. A replacement alternator for the same car would have been very expensive new, even a rebuilt one was expensive. But I found out that the Transit alternator was the same, with same vacuum pump, just had a pulley for a 5 row belt where-as the Scorpio version used a 7 row belt. Just bought a Transit alternator and fitted the 7 row pulley from my alternator onto the Transit alternator.
On a more recent Grand Voyager the alternator pulley had a ratchet mechanism (as many modern alternators do). The ratchet mechanism broke rendering the alternator disabled because it wasn't being turned. I simply mig welded the ratchet to make for a normal pulley instead of ratchet pulley, didn't even have to remove the alternator to fix it!
When I got home I fixed the alternator myself for only around £2, bought new bearings and brushes from a local alternator specialist and fitted them myself. But before the fix and after the alternator had failed it caused some problems as described in the link above... I had to drive back home from Scotland with a separate petrol powered generator powering the vehicle electrics (ECU's, ignition, etc).
On a separate occasion with a different vehicle (Ford Scorpio 2.5TD bug eye'd monster) I was driving back from the coast when the alternator started making a noise and oil leaked onto the ground. The oil seals in the vacuum pump at the rear of the alternator had failed causing the alternator bearings to fail and basically messing up the entire innards of the alternator. A replacement alternator for the same car would have been very expensive new, even a rebuilt one was expensive. But I found out that the Transit alternator was the same, with same vacuum pump, just had a pulley for a 5 row belt where-as the Scorpio version used a 7 row belt. Just bought a Transit alternator and fitted the 7 row pulley from my alternator onto the Transit alternator.
On a more recent Grand Voyager the alternator pulley had a ratchet mechanism (as many modern alternators do). The ratchet mechanism broke rendering the alternator disabled because it wasn't being turned. I simply mig welded the ratchet to make for a normal pulley instead of ratchet pulley, didn't even have to remove the alternator to fix it!
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Good work Boris; a proper repair 
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- Boris
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It's a pity that many of the photos that I added are now unavailable due to the change of the cloud (switched to google) photos ..
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Subtotal. Fuel consumption QD32eti.
Hello from Siberia!
Contrary to all expectations, after:
1. Replacement of the EFI block (April 2020).
2. Replacement of spray nozzles.
3. Put in order the engine compartment wiring
4. Frequent replacement of the air, oil, fuel filters (every 5 thousand kilometers)
What I got:
1. fuel consumption on the highway 10-11 liters per 100 km.
2. Fuel consumption in the city (traffic jams, etc.) in the summer - 12-12.5 liters per 100 km. In winter (considering that I have to warm up the engine before driving, and this is an additional fuel consumption) - 13-14 liters per 100 km.
Not bad for a 22 year old engine, I think.
What's next??
And then I will continue to drive until the rust do us part))
But seriously, the plans for 2022 are:
1. Dismantling of thresholds and welding of a square pipe 2mm thick with dimensions 50mm x 50mm. Thus, I will get more hard and most importantly immortal thresholds.
2. dismantle the 3rd row and do something similar (https://campal.co.uk/new-2021-campal-split/). I have prepared the drawings.
3. Transferring the intercooler and transmission cooling radiator from the front bumper. The installation location of the transmission cooling radiator is under the front grill. The intercooler can be made as for the Nissan Patrol. Replace the transmission cooling radiator from Nissan Wingroad (as it has a smaller size).
Redesign the front bumper. Cut the lower part of the bumper and make it out of 2mm iron.
4. Mount the spare wheel. https://www.carlot.ru/parts/lotinfo/688742/href
5. Paint the Tractor with Antigravel (Raptor, Iron Cobra, MIPA).
Pretty positive list))
And that means living a tractor, driving a tractor ..
Hello from Siberia!
Contrary to all expectations, after:
1. Replacement of the EFI block (April 2020).
2. Replacement of spray nozzles.
3. Put in order the engine compartment wiring
4. Frequent replacement of the air, oil, fuel filters (every 5 thousand kilometers)
What I got:
1. fuel consumption on the highway 10-11 liters per 100 km.
2. Fuel consumption in the city (traffic jams, etc.) in the summer - 12-12.5 liters per 100 km. In winter (considering that I have to warm up the engine before driving, and this is an additional fuel consumption) - 13-14 liters per 100 km.
Not bad for a 22 year old engine, I think.
What's next??
And then I will continue to drive until the rust do us part))
But seriously, the plans for 2022 are:
1. Dismantling of thresholds and welding of a square pipe 2mm thick with dimensions 50mm x 50mm. Thus, I will get more hard and most importantly immortal thresholds.
2. dismantle the 3rd row and do something similar (https://campal.co.uk/new-2021-campal-split/). I have prepared the drawings.
3. Transferring the intercooler and transmission cooling radiator from the front bumper. The installation location of the transmission cooling radiator is under the front grill. The intercooler can be made as for the Nissan Patrol. Replace the transmission cooling radiator from Nissan Wingroad (as it has a smaller size).
Redesign the front bumper. Cut the lower part of the bumper and make it out of 2mm iron.
4. Mount the spare wheel. https://www.carlot.ru/parts/lotinfo/688742/href
5. Paint the Tractor with Antigravel (Raptor, Iron Cobra, MIPA).
Pretty positive list))
And that means living a tractor, driving a tractor ..
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Hello))) Well, what can I say)
Winter "makes us happy")) -10, -15)) warm, good .. It's bad that there is not enough snow (
I wanted to know. I searched the forum. but I didn’t find the exact answer. I need to scan some engine characteristics. Need a bluetooth adapter for your phone. Which one exactly ?..
1999. engine QD 32eti.
Thanks)
Winter "makes us happy")) -10, -15)) warm, good .. It's bad that there is not enough snow (
I wanted to know. I searched the forum. but I didn’t find the exact answer. I need to scan some engine characteristics. Need a bluetooth adapter for your phone. Which one exactly ?..
1999. engine QD 32eti.
Thanks)
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- Liz
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Have a look here:
Think yours might be 16 pin sort but if 14 pin you can do with a paperclip:
https://forum.elgrandoc.uk/threads/e50-Elgrand-code-reading.8311/#post-413808
Think yours might be 16 pin sort but if 14 pin you can do with a paperclip:
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Thank you) I know about the paper clip method, that's how I do the diagnostics) I need a scanner to see the characteristics, namely the high pressure fuel pump)
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Hi Boris hope your well I opted for the 14pin consult that plugs into my phone didn't fancy the Bluetooth version if you search Nissan 14pin consult on ebay both options will come up
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Thanks a lot)) I'm fine)) New Year's bustle)
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Well, that frost has come) for a few days -35 ...- 40)))
It's time, sitting in the office, sipping hot coffee, to take stock of the year)
Well .. About Elgrand ..
Elgrand drives. We tried a family wild camping on Lake Baikal. Everyone was happy) Elgrand survived.
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Repairs:
There were not many repairs. welded the frame from the back. changed the pump, thermostat. Replaced antifreeze. He repaired the generator (replaced the bearings), repaired the starter motor (replaced the bendix and bearings). Did something on the wiring (headlights, interior lighting). I washed and cleaned the interior heater radiator (I came to the conclusion that it should be replaced with a new one).
Sweet (bonuses).
I bought new summer tires Goodyear Wrangler A / T in the amount of 245/70 p16. Amazing. I advise.
Family. The wife began her studies. Will be a dog handler and a zoo psychologist! I hope she will succeed and she will start her own business !!
House.
We arranged a mini garden - planted Canadian spruce, larch and thuja. Pumpkin, zucchini, strawberries, currants)
Somehow like this)
As always, sorry for my English)
It's time, sitting in the office, sipping hot coffee, to take stock of the year)
Well .. About Elgrand ..
Elgrand drives. We tried a family wild camping on Lake Baikal. Everyone was happy) Elgrand survived.
New item by Boris TheBlade
photos.app.goo.gl
New item by Boris TheBlade
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New item by Boris TheBlade
photos.app.goo.gl
Repairs:
There were not many repairs. welded the frame from the back. changed the pump, thermostat. Replaced antifreeze. He repaired the generator (replaced the bearings), repaired the starter motor (replaced the bendix and bearings). Did something on the wiring (headlights, interior lighting). I washed and cleaned the interior heater radiator (I came to the conclusion that it should be replaced with a new one).
Sweet (bonuses).
I bought new summer tires Goodyear Wrangler A / T in the amount of 245/70 p16. Amazing. I advise.
Family. The wife began her studies. Will be a dog handler and a zoo psychologist! I hope she will succeed and she will start her own business !!
House.
We arranged a mini garden - planted Canadian spruce, larch and thuja. Pumpkin, zucchini, strawberries, currants)
Somehow like this)
As always, sorry for my English)
Sounds like you had a busy year Boris… happy that life is treating you and your family well.. wish you all a very merry Christmas..
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Hello everyone .. Well .. The winter was mild and kind to us Siberians. Elgrand got new rust spots. The engine rumbles like from the factory, clearly, like a Swiss watch, only Japanese) electrical problems began, periodically losing contact with the engine speed sensor. Just in case, I bought an efi block from Japan.
Winter consumption of 13 liters per 100 km.
Inspired by English Campal. Today I bought plywood.
photos.app.goo.gl
I am waiting for March 9, when the tools for woodworking will be delivered. I'll start creating..
The plans were like this, until February 24...
So....
.As always, sorry for my English.
And #stop the war...
Winter consumption of 13 liters per 100 km.
Inspired by English Campal. Today I bought plywood.
New item by Boris TheBlade
photos.app.goo.gl
The plans were like this, until February 24...
So....
.As always, sorry for my English.
And #stop the war...
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good luck with your conversion and stay safe
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Good luck with your project Boris look forward to seeing it along the way hope your keeping safe mateHello everyone .. Well .. The winter was mild and kind to us Siberians. Elgrand got new rust spots. The engine rumbles like from the factory, clearly, like a Swiss watch, only Japanese) electrical problems began, periodically losing contact with the engine speed sensor. Just in case, I bought an efi block from Japan.
Winter consumption of 13 liters per 100 km.
Inspired by English Campal. Today I bought plywood.
I am waiting for March 9, when the tools for woodworking will be delivered. I'll start creating..New item by Boris TheBlade
The plans were like this, until February 24...
So....
.As always, sorry for my English.
And #stop the war...