HDJ78R Workshop Manual?

Hi Ron

Thanks for the link but I don't think my motor is listed, I think the FTE might be a different Donk.

Your engine is included in Ron's link, Lyndon, 2nd last engine listed.

Also found this one on eBay.



Far cheaper than the paper versions,

Bob

Be very careful of downloading any files from the above site that gbc has linked to.

These are zipped BitTorrent files, and you need to also download a BitTorrent client to be able to open and utilise the file. BitTorrents are notorious for containing viruses, for being utilised by scammers and crims - and you use a BitTorrent client at your own risk.

I knew about the above link, but I declined to link to it, as I personally would not download any files from it, it's just too dangerous.
BitTorrent clients and files are totally unregulated, and you are on your own when you deal with them.

Cheers, Ron.

Hi Phil

Thanks for that. Did you use to adjust your own valves? How difficult would you rate it? I would consider myself competent at most Mechanical repairs provided I have adequate information, but I'm not in the expert category :-)
Do you know which Gregory's manual you had?

Thanks

Lyndon

Yes, Do all my own mechanical work. Had that vehicle for 8 years. Used to check valve clearances every 40,000k - maybe a couple would need adjustment. There are a few things that can make it difficult.
It can be difficult to get the feeler gauge in on the 1HD-FTE - I found that bevelling the edge of the feeler gauge made it easier.
And when it tells you to hold the rocker steady with a shifter, then that is what you have to do - can damage the towers if you put too much torque on the rockers.
Also make sure you reconnect all the vacuum hoses - theres a small one at the back that is easily missed and will stop the turbo from working.
I'll email you some extra info.
Cheers
Phil

Gregorys manual was #520

Hi Phil

I have an old manual for the 1 HZ etc, they talk about replacing shims to adjust clearance. Is the 1 HDJ like that or just straight adjustment not needing parts?
Do you replace the rocker cover gasket each time you have it off?

Cheers

Lyndon

Hi Lyndon,
I just found out the email I tried to send you didn't go. If your email address in your Profile is correct, I will try again to send you the pages out of both the Gregorys and the Ellerys workshop manuals.
But the 1Hz is totally different. Your 1HD-FTE does not have shims. Its a complex arrangement - 24 valve but single overhead cam, so each rocker pushes two valves. To adjust clearances is not easy - you definitely need to follow the steps in the manual to do it as adjustments are required at the bridge as well as the valves. No parts are required. But you wouldn't want to gte it wrong.
No need to replace rocker cover gasket - its a solid piece of rubber.

I'll try again to email the pages from the manual.

Emails seemed to send OK from my phone. Found these photos from 2005 so you know whats it like in there:

Keeping the bridge stable with the shifter is important/critical, whilst loosening or tightening the lock nut.
Any side loading can cause the valve collets to dislodge and fall out later, (then valve gets intimate with the piston.)
Check EVERY collet visually with a small strong torch to make sure they're seated properly, it's hard to see some of them down the back but not impossible.
If you have dislodge any they can be reseated with a bit of care without dismantling.
Cheers