Whew, been a while since I've updated the thread. Unfortunately, work and my personal life have kept me away from the garage for the most part.

Currently, I am awaiting parts to complete the power steering system. Airbox is ready to go in as soon as that's done, and the cooling system can then be connected. After that, it's just a bit more wiring cleanup and gauge connections and I should be able to run it around a little to see how it goes.

First thing I need to take care of is replacing the timing belt before any of the other stuff happens. Anyone have an idea as to what I could use for a tensioning tool? This page has a download link to a replacement procedure. Tensioning is done by using a spring balance or 9kg weight. Anyone know of a cheap source for the spring balance tool? Seems like something from my college physics lab.

I suppose I could hang 20lbs. from the lever (9 kg = 19.8 lbs.) -- if I knew of something that weighed that much! Maybe I can sneak a couple 10lb. weights home from the gym...


1988 Isuzu Trooper LS
2.8l Isuzu 4JB1-TC intercooled turbo diesel
www.dieseltrooper.blogspot.com