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by BrianO
Sun May 01, 2011 9:29 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: TASSIE Members!!!
Replies: 47
Views: 8067

Re: TASSIE Members!!!

Hi Chris,i am here also in N.W.Tas just outside Devonport as you know.Don't get on here a lot but drop in for a look now & then.Cheers.Brian.
by BrianO
Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 2.6 Magna engine block cracked.
Replies: 13
Views: 5435

Re: 2.6 Magna engine block cracked.

Thanks Cheater & all others who replied to my post.I also had other issues besides the cracked block,namely the hydraulic lifters became noisy after couple days running,BAD rattle noise which i suspect was oil pressure or timeing chain related.Engine also started running rough etc.Basically when...
by BrianO
Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:53 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 2.6 Magna engine block cracked.
Replies: 13
Views: 5435

2.6 Magna engine block cracked.

Hi all,over the last few months i have built up a 2.6 early Magna engine to fit into my L-200 ute.Naturally i had to change front timeing cover,intake manifold and other parts needed to fit RWD ,no problem there and fitted the engine about a week ago.All went great for the first couple of days ,lots...
by BrianO
Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:45 pm
Forum: Technical Tips an Tricks'
Topic: How to read the serial number on an Astron block.
Replies: 39
Views: 26832

Re: How to read the serial number on an Astron block.

Hi all,i was just checking my engine mumber and according to the info posted the first letter signifies an Astron engine but my 2.6 magna engine has a Y as the first digit.All other letters and numbers check out correct.My engine is Y571U15762.Therefore checks out as Magna -86 -unleaded-auto block-l...
by BrianO
Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:23 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: Hello from Devonport-Tasmania.
Replies: 5
Views: 526

Hello from Devonport-Tasmania.

:D Hello all,just joined up as a new member so better say hi to all.I have a 85 L200 ute with the 4G-63 Sirius engine -5speed etc.Just fitted power steering which works real well[bought from chap in Vic from a GSR Sigma]I am very interested in fitting a later 2.6 Astron 2 engine but hard to find her...