what kind of number is this? 421 322 0001.. its different from VIN number 421.128
Tried and true.. WD40
This read bed mounting shaft stuck like hell.. takes 1 day and two people to remove it, using garage built tracker, hammer, weld and so on..
The brand new original Thermostat S/N 90916-03118 (applicable for engine 1KZ, 1KD, 2KD, 1GD).
Opening temp: 90-91°C
Closing temp: 78-79°C
Quite different from the old thermostat.
Test on boiled water and Hg thermometer.
Visually start to open at 85°C, fully open at 90°, fully closed at 74°C
Is it normal? the vehicle tend to too cool.. heated slowly (about 4-5km running, and the temp needle still not reach half – ECU read around 70°C )
Short of word, it doesn’t existant!
Don’t spend your time looking in Toyota EPC, because it doesn’t exist. And it’s also applied for 2KD (and 1KZ-TE) engine. Weird? yes, especially as 2KD engine is very common in Indonesia.
Solution:
This question popped-up in several online forums. Our newly overhaulded 1KD engine only last less than 10 hour with deleted balanceshaft. The previous builder defunctioned the balanceshaft because he can’t source the bearing. So he made the bronze bearing for the shaft, install the shaft but didn’t put the gearing on.
Please note that we have automatic gearboxes. The engine rattle and pistons badly scratched that we must install new liner and new pistons.
I read about some disharmonic shake especially if you have automatic gearbox. From my point of view, if you targetting for engine longevity, durability and comfort, don’t delete the balanceshaft.
Came to local shop and find several shock
The white one is what 404’s had in rear, but i think its not original. Its 67cm max and 42cm min. Apparently its too short for application.
The mercedes euro unit was very hard, we can’t pull the shock with human muscle hehe, even with two people! And the price also high, Rp. 1.400.000,-
Finnaly i select this one, its Cofap brand. According to shop owner, its for mercedes 1521 OH Bus 1990’s (shock length max 76cm, min 46cm). Not very hard, i can pull it to the maximum length. Its for front application and had small piston comparing to old one. But i don’t really care about piston size, what i care is price, Rp. 425.000,-. Affordable.
But unfortunately the shock pin is undersize, its 15mm whereas 404’s is 20mm. We’ll figure it later.
Specification
Rear shock tower:
eye to eye (rear tub removed): 63cm
bump stop to axle tube: 14cm
shock bolt: 20mm
Front shock tower:
eye to eye: 53cm
bump stop to axle tube: 9cm
shock bolt: 20mm
The standard shock for 404 according to part number is 4043230000 and one of the equivalent is Monroe 2058 with below spec:
I hate to be a person that sometimes difficult to make a choice. Not every choices, but choosing a car color is one of hard thing for me. Googling hundred of 404 photo from internet then i narrowed it down to grey. Grey is cool. But almost of my 4×4 is green haha. My mom suggested white. My wive prefer sandy white. And daughter think dusty pink would be nice. My son had no clue at all. Complicated.
Brake is functional now, not in top form, but its stop, eventually. We replace the brake master, booster and repair all of the slave. Some damaged brake pipe and flexible also replaced. Not very neat but the main focus is to make things work, not the bling-bling installation.
Clutch working good, we replace the master and slave clutch. Horn is replace, Kang Cece and Mas Manun from RDN also rewire some cable. So the lamp, fuse, tail light is in working order. Some dashboard lamp also added. Well its more look like a car 🙂
Steering functioning but had badly backlash. Tear it down and find the main bearing is broken. The mechanic had trouble find the exact same size, so they make the adapter with lathe machine.
Move the air filter box to the engine hood (behind the cabin before) with proper piping and out to snorkel hole. Will make the snorkel later.
Engine had no problem, start easily. But the radiator is in bad shape. Replace and make custom mount better. Put the new water reservoar tank from donor vehicle (mitsubishi truck).
Its very hard to find Unimogs part in Indonesia. This turn signal lamp wasn’t exception. You can try ebay or from this respectful expedition vehicle webstore, but in local Mercedes Benz store, especially in Bandung, West Java its pretty non-existant. Don’t waste your time, been there done that :).
But you know, searching for old car parts, walk in-out the part store and flea market bring some interesting experience and sometimes, new friend. Be it an shopkeeper, mechanic, second part broker (calo) or just parking officer.
After searching the shop with no result, I got some information from secondhand market broker that the lamp plastic/lenses can be repaired or even create custom made. Well, worth to try. And here the result. Its cost me 2 days and 100.000 rupiah/pcs.
Its made by Kang Dinar at Banceuy second hand market (Pasar Banceuy). Im forgot the shop number, but you can ask there.
For unimog catalog and part number, try this comprehensive online resources iauto.lt
Technical information for the operation, service and repair of the Mercedes Benz Type 404.0 & 404.1 UNIMOG for years 1955-1980.
This technical data file contains operations, service and repair information for the Mercedes Benz Unimog type 404 built from 1955 to 1980 in the following types: Year of manufacturer 1972-1980
Download ARS Technica Electrographic – Unimog 404 Manual
out of focus.. 