Preparing your 4x4 for the MOST REMOTE track in the world

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I’m about the tackle the worlds most remote 4x4 track, and in this video we’re covering a number of things to prepare my car including:
- Fixing the cooling issues on my Barra by installing an oil cooler and changing the thermostat
- Fixing an exhaust leak by machining the manifold
- Fixing the manifold nuts coming loose
- Putting in heavier Springs to compensate for the canopy weight
- Routine Maintenance
- Installing a rooftop tent
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@timmyhasheart Жыл бұрын

Awesome watch mate 🙏🏻

@MrJohnmccrory Жыл бұрын

So impressive mate ! Well done , can’t wait for the trip series

@OrlandoBmz Жыл бұрын

The man the myth the legend ! So great to see this series from where it began to what you are up to now. Honestly, inspirational!

@DesignedandBuilt 11 ай бұрын

Haha thanks mate! Really appreciate it. Glad to hear you're still following along :)

@johndiaz7240 Жыл бұрын

Man you drive it like you stole it , good for you.

@hc7217 Жыл бұрын

Honestly I have machined a few manifolds but the amount of screwing around to get it straight it’s 10x easier quicker and better to just flatten it on a large belt sander. From my experience it’s amazing at how poor many of the custom manifolds are made and not made flat in any way

@goodevins9408 Жыл бұрын

Epic love to go on a trip like you do

@SUPERTRUCKER166 Жыл бұрын

As someone on the track right now (at well 17 heading north) loctite is your friend. The corrugations this year are the worst they have ever been, with sections being over a foot deep, that combined with just how overgrown the track is makes it very hard on the gear. Doesn’t matter the vehicle it will cop an absolute beating

@Kvasir87 5 ай бұрын

If you have issues with bolts and bits coming loose, use nord lock washers ( or Keilringsicherungsscheibenpaar if you prefer the German word 😂) They are the solution… Keep up the good work

@SHOCKcustoms Жыл бұрын

The atomic 70 degree thermostats are a good bit of kit. Previously had temp round 100 degs after trips on skid row and then sitting in scummernats traffic at epic, with the atomic thermostat it doesnt get over 80 degs. Great channel mate love ya work

@briandp9535 Жыл бұрын

What a good effort. Hope all the refinements have been successful for the long journeys.

@87xfute Жыл бұрын

Well done Richard, safe travels, take care, stay safe mate. Seeya Rob

@mattyp4230 Жыл бұрын

Exhaust manifold/turbo studs coming loose points to the exhaust pipe mounting not isolating movement and vibration from the engine properly because the dump pipe goes straight to a chassis mount instead of being supported to the block and transmission and then a flex pipe from there, which is why your front pipe was cracking a while ago. I remember back when you first made the exhaust saying you were going to have nothing but issues due to the mount placing and design. I do hope the nuts are enough honestly the likely next problem at some point will be the studs stretching.

@DesignedandBuilt Жыл бұрын

I have changed the exhaust mounts since I first built the car off camera. The flex is now further back in the system and the dump is no longer chassis mounted. The front pipe cracked due to poor welds! The nuts were still coming loose even with the revised mounting, but this setup has solved it!

@JesseTraill Жыл бұрын

Look into using cone lock nuts on the hot side

@Nicholaswilms17 11 ай бұрын

What cad do u use would love to use it and is it for free 👍👍🍺🍺❤️❤️ love the build

@MHP47 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the Canning trip mate, hope you had a blast

@SuperIluke 11 ай бұрын

What trans cooler are you running? Looks massive

@SHOCKcustoms Жыл бұрын

Can youvplease post a link to thr oil cooler sandwich plate you used

@SteveB-zv9gg Жыл бұрын

Nuts coming loose, it's not the nuts. It's the studs heat studs with OXY before tightening up nuts. If studs are cold they will work lose under hi temperature

@andrewk579 11 ай бұрын

Hot under sustained load🤣🤣🤣🤣 is code for foot buried in the firewall

@DesignedandBuilt 11 ай бұрын

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@stevepierce3509 8 ай бұрын

Matey, an Absolutely Amazing Build. CONGRATULATIONS. I've watched this rig progressed up and down the Eastern Sea Board to the Tip . I want on EXACTLY THE SAME since you have IRONED OUT ALL THE BUGS during the BUILD to where it is Now complete with the roof top tent on it. MY QUESTION TO YOU IS, WOULD YOU BE WILLING to Build a CARBON COPY for me Ground up what you have ? My Book is open for you. Please Message me if your interested in doing so ? OR, OR , Willing to SELL IT TO ME ? I'm more than SERIOUS. Kindest Regards, Steve.

@DesignedandBuilt 8 ай бұрын

Hey Steve, thanks for the kind words. Would love to have a chat, email me on richard@designedandbuilt.com.au!