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- Elgrand
- E51
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How many rubles = £1 or $1?
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"Tractor" diary. Elgrand from Siberia. E50.
- Thread starter ELSib
- Start date
- Messages
- 779
- Reaction score
- 3,431
- Points
- 223
- Location
- Russia, Siberia,
- First Name
- Boris
- Elgrand
- E50
- Region
- Rest Of World
Hi friend.
$1 is currently worth 77.95 rubles (the dollar has fallen in value in six months)
£1 - 104.5 rubles
- Messages
- 779
- Reaction score
- 3,431
- Points
- 223
- Location
- Russia, Siberia,
- First Name
- Boris
- Elgrand
- E50
- Region
- Rest Of World
Because of sanctions, the currency exchange rate fluctuates significantly. But the life of an ordinary Russian citizen like me (not an oligarch, oil magnate, or other "elite") doesn't depend on foreign currency. We have our own primary raw materials. Fuel prices and availability are stable, but I'm talking about Siberia. There are some minor glitches in Western Russia, but they were already fixed within a week.
- Messages
- 779
- Reaction score
- 3,431
- Points
- 223
- Location
- Russia, Siberia,
- First Name
- Boris
- Elgrand
- E50
- Region
- Rest Of World
Thanks, but I did the trunk lining a little crooked. It was the first part, and it's my first time doing it.I like it looks neat
Now I'll start working on the right side, and I'll have some left over to redo the rear left trunk.
I wanted to point out that the almost 30-year-old velour, considering the van has been used harshly for the last 10 years, has held up beautifully; it's very thick and dense. I washed the old velour, cleaned it, and put it away, but I don't know why.
I'm actually currently working on taking the van out of the truck category and making it a comfortable van again.
I made a deal with my wife: I'm building her a workshop (she does ceramics), and I can buy any old-school JDM instead. I hope everything works out.
- Messages
- 779
- Reaction score
- 3,431
- Points
- 223
- Location
- Russia, Siberia,
- First Name
- Boris
- Elgrand
- E50
- Region
- Rest Of World
Thanks, comrade)
- Messages
- 3,977
- Reaction score
- 12,412
- Points
- 373
- Location
- Wrexham
- First Name
- Keith
- Elgrand
- E51
- Region
- Wales
Cheap fuel, at our prices
- Messages
- 17
- Reaction score
- 43
- Points
- 93
- Location
- South West
- First Name
- Rat
- Elgrand
- E50
- Region
- South West
How did you restore the shut off damper actuator? mine too wants to jump out the hood currently
- Messages
- 779
- Reaction score
- 3,431
- Points
- 223
- Location
- Russia, Siberia,
- First Name
- Boris
- Elgrand
- E50
- Region
- Rest Of World
Hi, friend)First, start the engine, open the hood, and look at the vacuum actuator (the one closest to the radiator) on the choke. Ask someone to turn off the engine, and watch—when you turn it off, the actuator should retract the rod and close the choke. Most likely, it's not closing all the way.
If the actuator works, but just doesn't retract the rod all the way, then:
1. The spring on the choke; just loosen it a little. I secured it with a nylon cable tie.
- Messages
- 779
- Reaction score
- 3,431
- Points
- 223
- Location
- Russia, Siberia,
- First Name
- Boris
- Elgrand
- E50
- Region
- Rest Of World
Greetings.
On Friday, I decided to install the left side of the trim.
I replaced the speakers. I put Hertz Uno X 165 in the front.
I installed Hertz UNO K 165 Kit 2-Way System in the back.
I installed ceiling panels with tweeters, replacing the stock Kenwood tweeters with Hertz ones.
Overall, I was pleased with the sound. The stock Clarion sounded clear, whether it was CDs, cassette tapes, or Bluetooth, but I felt a bit lacking bass.So, for the New Year, I'll ask Santa Claus for an Old School JDM CD stereo Alpine 1999 - 2000 made in Japan!
On Friday, I decided to install the left side of the trim.
I installed Hertz UNO K 165 Kit 2-Way System in the back.
I installed ceiling panels with tweeters, replacing the stock Kenwood tweeters with Hertz ones.
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- Messages
- 779
- Reaction score
- 3,431
- Points
- 223
- Location
- Russia, Siberia,
- First Name
- Boris
- Elgrand
- E50
- Region
- Rest Of World
Greetings.
While I'm getting things done, the tractor is gradually becoming more comfortable, and I'm starting to plan for next year's work.
If things go well, or at least as well as they are now, then- I'm buying an old JDM, a temporary replacement for the tractor for the season. My plans include a Nissan Datsun with a TD27, from 1988 to 1995.
- I'll be completely disassembling the Elgrand next spring – removing the interior, windows, engine, and transmission.
For what purpose?
While removing the interior trim, I noticed traces of body repairs from the previous owners; the metal inside looked very bad.
So I'll be ordering new body parts and replacing them, then a full paint job and reassembly.
Bike rack.
To facilitate access to the trunk, and later to build and install a camping module like Campal, the bike rack will have a rotating mechanism to the right, like the spare tire mounts on old SUVs.
In the meantime, I'll start replacing the fabric upholstery on the right side.I still need to think about the color scheme for the seats and the ceiling.
While I'm getting things done, the tractor is gradually becoming more comfortable, and I'm starting to plan for next year's work.
If things go well, or at least as well as they are now, then- I'm buying an old JDM, a temporary replacement for the tractor for the season. My plans include a Nissan Datsun with a TD27, from 1988 to 1995.
- I'll be completely disassembling the Elgrand next spring – removing the interior, windows, engine, and transmission.
For what purpose?
While removing the interior trim, I noticed traces of body repairs from the previous owners; the metal inside looked very bad.
So I'll be ordering new body parts and replacing them, then a full paint job and reassembly.
Bike rack.
To facilitate access to the trunk, and later to build and install a camping module like Campal, the bike rack will have a rotating mechanism to the right, like the spare tire mounts on old SUVs.
In the meantime, I'll start replacing the fabric upholstery on the right side.I still need to think about the color scheme for the seats and the ceiling.
- Messages
- 2,492
- Reaction score
- 7,499
- Points
- 383
- Location
- Hull
- First Name
- Matthew
- Elgrand
- E50
- Region
- Yorkshire
I like the dedication Boris good to hear you are saving the old girl for years to come will look forward to seeing your restoration projectGreetings.
While I'm getting things done, the tractor is gradually becoming more comfortable, and I'm starting to plan for next year's work.
If things go well, or at least as well as they are now, then- I'm buying an old JDM, a temporary replacement for the tractor for the season. My plans include a Nissan Datsun with a TD27, from 1988 to 1995.
- I'll be completely disassembling the Elgrand next spring – removing the interior, windows, engine, and transmission.
For what purpose?
While removing the interior trim, I noticed traces of body repairs from the previous owners; the metal inside looked very bad.
So I'll be ordering new body parts and replacing them, then a full paint job and reassembly.
Bike rack.
To facilitate access to the trunk, and later to build and install a camping module like Campal, the bike rack will have a rotating mechanism to the right, like the spare tire mounts on old SUVs.
In the meantime, I'll start replacing the fabric upholstery on the right side.I still need to think about the color scheme for the seats and the ceiling.
- Messages
- 779
- Reaction score
- 3,431
- Points
- 223
- Location
- Russia, Siberia,
- First Name
- Boris
- Elgrand
- E50
- Region
- Rest Of World
Thanks Matthew, but what I'm doing with the van is a necessity. I can't afford anything new like the Elgrand right now, and there are no other new equivalents.
But of course, I want to keep this car; it's been incredibly helpful for me for a long time, having been converted into a truck.
Now I want to restore it to a comfortable and pleasant van, keeping only the suspension lift and wheels. I want to keep the original Japanese interior and options, like I installed the original Japanese radio and CD changer.
- Messages
- 779
- Reaction score
- 3,431
- Points
- 223
- Location
- Russia, Siberia,
- First Name
- Boris
- Elgrand
- E50
- Region
- Rest Of World
Hi. I'm providing a link to my disk with scans of brochures for various cars – welcome, I'll update it periodically.
I've recently started collecting brochures in electronic format. I've found people in Russia who order these brochures from Japan;
I'll buy the originals and try to upload them. For now, I'm planning to buy brochures for my beloved Nissan Safari, a 160 with an SD33 engine (the ancestor of the legendary TD42, an inline-six diesel) and a mechanical winch. I plan to buy one someday (most likely restore it, as there aren't any left in Russia; redneck tuning and large wheels have mostly destroyed their historical and aesthetic value).
I'll buy the originals and try to upload them. For now, I'm planning to buy brochures for my beloved Nissan Safari, a 160 with an SD33 engine (the ancestor of the legendary TD42, an inline-six diesel) and a mechanical winch. I plan to buy one someday (most likely restore it, as there aren't any left in Russia; redneck tuning and large wheels have mostly destroyed their historical and aesthetic value).
- Messages
- 136
- Reaction score
- 484
- Points
- 173
- Location
- London
- First Name
- sergei
- Elgrand
- E51
- Region
- London
Hey ELSib! Unfortunately direct messages is not working, writing question here:
I remember you installed transfer case with low range from R50 - is it bolt on compatible? What about wiring? Did your original looms fit? I assume the new transfer case has extra sensors for neutral and low/high gear which obviously you had to wire yourself. And what about low gear lever? How did you connect it?
I’m currently doing a research to fit low range transfer case to E51. They appeared the same E50 no low range and standard E51 transfer cases, it basically means that if you managed to swap I can do the same.
Please share more details!
I remember you installed transfer case with low range from R50 - is it bolt on compatible? What about wiring? Did your original looms fit? I assume the new transfer case has extra sensors for neutral and low/high gear which obviously you had to wire yourself. And what about low gear lever? How did you connect it?
I’m currently doing a research to fit low range transfer case to E51. They appeared the same E50 no low range and standard E51 transfer cases, it basically means that if you managed to swap I can do the same.
Please share more details!
- Messages
- 779
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- 223
- Location
- Russia, Siberia,
- First Name
- Boris
- Elgrand
- E50
- Region
- Rest Of World
Hi, buddy)
I've been driving a transfer case from a Terrano R50 for a year now. Regarding the wiring, it's completely identical. Elgrand E50s up until '99 had a transfer case with a low-range gearbox, but the mechanism itself was locked with an iron pin and not connected.
As I said, the wiring is identical; everything fits perfectly with the bolt-on connector. Regarding connecting the low-range gearbox, there are three options:
1. Install a Terrano R50 shift lever, but that would require drilling a hole in the floor, which is unacceptable for me.
2. Installing an electric shift actuator from a Terrano R50 is possible, but you'd have to re-weld the Elgrand's underbody, as the body parts don't allow for a factory installation on an automatic transmission. You'd also have to install a Terrano automatic transmission control unit and make some modifications to the automatic transmission wiring, which is also unacceptable for me.
3. is my choice. I ordered a 12V linear electric actuator with a 100kg force rating and a good degree of protection from China. Next spring, I plan to completely disassemble the Elgrand to completely clean everything up. That's when I'll install this linear actuator for downshifting.
- Messages
- 779
- Reaction score
- 3,431
- Points
- 223
- Location
- Russia, Siberia,
- First Name
- Boris
- Elgrand
- E50
- Region
- Rest Of World
Regarding the E50 transfer case on the E51, there may be some issues:1. You might be able to install an E50 transfer case on an E51 automatic transmission.2. The all-wheel drive control system. The E50's all-wheel drive system, including the auto mode, operates using two speed sensors, one on the rear driveshaft and one on the front. I don't know how it's implemented on the E51. Perhaps via the ABS sensors. Check this information out. Also, the speedometer sensor is located on the transfer case.I'll try to figure out the E51's all-wheel drive system
- Messages
- 1,444
- Reaction score
- 5,910
- Points
- 333
- Location
- Birmingham
- First Name
- michael
- Elgrand
- E51
- Region
- Midlands
I believe the all wheel drive system on E 51 is linked to the ABS system
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- 779
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- 3,431
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- 223
- Location
- Russia, Siberia,
- First Name
- Boris
- Elgrand
- E50
- Region
- Rest Of World
Absolutely right.
The E51's all-wheel drive system relies on ABS sensors.
There's a caveat: the restyled E50 since '99 uses ABS data to control all-wheel drive—you can see how it works in the late Terrano/Pathfinder R50 with a 3.3 or 3.5 engine.
- Messages
- 136
- Reaction score
- 484
- Points
- 173
- Location
- London
- First Name
- sergei
- Elgrand
- E51
- Region
- London
Yes! I’m planning just leave these sensors unplugged.
Big thanks for info! Very useful knowledge!
More questions:
- how hard to remove transfer case literally on the street? (I have 20cm ramps for each wheel, can lift the car 20cm and safely lay under)
- how strong force I need to move low range lever? And what angle it moves?
Looks like it will be my next big project, not just a thoughts
- Messages
- 136
- Reaction score
- 484
- Points
- 173
- Location
- London
- First Name
- sergei
- Elgrand
- E51
- Region
- London
Only one concern: AWD controller can spot wrong ratio on the wheels on low gear and fire an error. Probable “auto mode” won’t work on low range then. However I recently tested - “lock mode” works without abs, but with AWD error signal.