ARO in Siberia

[Maxim]

Please , if it is possible, more in detail, by steps.

[Maxim]

Very much I apologize for long silence.
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                NISSAN
NISSAN-TERRANO I - basically is good, in usage was N-T I  with TD27
(A.T.) 3 door , 1993 year, but for a long time is not build him, cars is not
new , accordingly already very often break, and N-T II (FORD MAVERIK)
not so such "means utilitarian" of movement.
PATROL/SAFARY - "outward appearance" is nice.
By the way in 90-91ã , in the city ,was bought some quantity NISSAN
SAFARY , but through 5-7 years all have died , not standed the realities
of the Siberian life. But NISSAN it is not pleasant as the mark, and , to
me , it is not pleasant them decisions constructive.
                  LAND ROVER.
On DEFENDER it was not possible to go, but on DISCOVERY has
done a bit is driving (truth not long - very much has not liked).
Approximately for one week disappeared the aura "glory outroad"
it car , created by the reportings about CAMEL TROTHY has
disappeared. Having learned a situation with spare parts to him and
the technologies of repair, from him quickly got rid.
Now, DISCOVERY is have mine familiar, already 4 months in repair
(the clutch and T.B.) and end to this repair is not visible...
                        MMC
PAJERO ( with motors 4D56, 4M40) there was on a rarity not a reliable
unit. In common - well equipped outroader , with a rich complete set,
in 5-7 years of life begins literally to be scattered. Very much is not
convenient under repair (proved in practice). In short to say -
one problems. Plus to this - criminal restless car. The majority of cars with
the right rudder (from Japan).
                      TOYOTA
TLC60 - very strong and reliable unit. Them as bought (officially) per
89-91years and many cars till now are alive. Till now are not cheap,
though on sale are exposed the devices in terribly a status.
TLC70 - as excellent car. Almost one year frequently took 74 (3L , 4st)
from familiar.By the machine was pleased. But in one year he seriously
has broken (at first  motor, then brakes), and him was sold. I am want
to buy him , but not had time, though the desire was. Cars with motors
2L, 3L it is good developed to repair by local experts. The motors of
B series in repair would take not willingly , and cost spare parts for them
very large, delivery only by order.
TLC80 - the smart car unit, but any more of my incomes, and very
criminal (is stolen frequently and on sale many the stolen machines with
the dark past).
            American cars - very not practical.
            China cars - lumber.
In general, when was born a need for the second machine in family, I
began to search TLC70 series , with 5 doors. But first minus - all these
machines from Japan and also have the right rudder. A very rich
complete set. The price of car 91-93 years approximately 12-14 $. But...
The last winter , my familiars is returned from trothy-raid ,have told, that
in 100 km from citie, in village , saw ARO244. The car owner of the has
told that she completely work, but because discharge accu , they could
not to start engine. Also the car was arrested by tax inspection.
Therefore they  take the car is could not . By a map, which which they
have drawn, in thespring, i am has visited SIMPLY TO LOOK. The car
was painted in the "terrible" colour , almost which has been not touched
by body corrosion , and had a minimum of silly alterations, which owners
of machines love to be engaged. In short to say - could not resist, has
talked to the owner about the price (approximately 500 euro), and as soon
as from the machine taken off arrest, has bought her. To summer I plan to
end in a  make normal kind.

[Maxim]

                                              In process...
        1. Oil - while car was kept in garage - ESSO UNIFLO  15W40 (mineral) all year.
Since 2000 keep on the street, SPECTROL 5W40 (full synthetic , made in Russia) ). Oil change through 6-14 t.km. 1 oil replacement - 2 filter replacements. The filter - analogue of C101 (more often FRAM PH8A).
Transmission - change through 60-70 t.km. simultaneously in all units. Since 2000 - SPECTROL 75W90(full synthetic).
        2. Antifreeze, brake liquid - change in 3-4 years.
    After last year has go approximately 21000 km , was changed radiator and clutch. Damaged the rear speed limit spring (while do not  repair). Another damage - was not.
    Now I am think , how do repaired the front suspension.Very wear the "up supports" (pivot steering knuckle).
In this spring will be change the shock absorber (will be MONROE) and tyres (BFG All-terrain 30x9,5x15). Place of more size I am feared.
    In 2000 was assembled power steering (mechanism from BMW 530, body E12 , oil pump from someone TOYOTA). Meantime - every is worked.

[Werner]

Hi, Maxim! Please post some pictures whit Your ARO in Siberia! 

[Maxim]

            Hi , Werner and every , who is here drop in!
I am do not know , how do it!!! For Your what is namely more interested? 

[tudop]

  Hello, look at the picture I posted, you should figure out how to attach files 

  Suspension parts can be found here, in Romania, but the transport may be expensive...

[Maxim]

Winter (test)

[Werner]

Thank You, Maxim! It's the first ARO whit russian license number plate that I see!

[Maxim]

Such today day... At the night -34, morning (took away the car from a parking) -30, the photo is made about 17 h.

[George]

on this car,you have D127 engine? how it started,at this temperature? here,in romania,we have troubles to start this type of engine below 0*celsius...

[alex]

gotta have a hunch bout some...massive 1000A batt, spray, taking the engine for a hot dip or a shower  , not to mention almost setting fire with a stupid piece of cloth...right?
keo, mind that maxim has no clue about  our funny topic on how to start a d127 engine when is freezing cold.

[Maxim]

There is no a deceit. In the first posts I spoke, that I in 2004 have established preheating WEBASTO.
Without him is not start engine even at +10 (with him at -38 , tested). Therefore now I collect one more motor (motor, which now on the car, is collected in Romania , in 1990).
By the way, years about ten back, engine start was without problems at -15 ...-18, using only thermostarter TS1 (candle in an inlet collector, setting on plant). Five years back , candle was damaged.
Accu - 2x(BOSCH Silver+ 74A/h). Starter - 3.6 kW are more powerful than "native".
Yours questions?

[George]

probleme was resolved. no questions,thank you!

[Maxim]

Yes, one more interesting moment - 9 years on the engine there is no radiator fan. And never not overheated.

[Maxim]

"Draft" variant of  placing  of the new starter  (MAGNETON , Chehia , 12V/2.7 kWt, weight-6 kg, reducer).