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JUst wondering who has protection steps/sliders (whatever else you call them :roll: ) for their R9 Deo. Was after a set of ARB ones however they don't make them anymore :x :twisted: So it only leaves me with the option of TJM ones which are step and side rail combo, but i don't want side rails so it ...

Thanks for the replys guys, my mate took it to the mechanic's last week and apparently it had a cracked idle (or similar adjustment screw, mate wasn't sure :roll: ) and was causing it to run cold start mode ;) As far as i know its been running better now, havent spoken to him though for a week or so ...

Check the coolant temp sensor readings, and IAT sensor readings

How would this be checked, im presuming by a dealer Also a lot of dollars in it too?

Andrew

Thanks for that, ill get hime to check his filter. I should also mention that its unloaded (apart from a few tools in his toolbox which he uses for work).

Andrew

G'day Guys, I have a mate who has a rodeo 2wd space cab V6 which is a 99-00 (can't remember :oops: ) Of late he's been returning pretty ordinary fuel consumption figures. Is there any common problems that could be investigated? I remember someone talking about the oxygen sensor on them in a previous ...

I was looking at OME for my rodeo and ended up going with TJM XGS, feature wise they were almost identical as well as spec wise, TJM guarenteed 50mm lift as well, OME didn't They were also cheaper

Might be worth checking out

Ross, I have an 02 Rodeo with the 3.2L V6, just wondering what are your thoughts on the best set up for for increased horspower and torque and also make the nice engine note a touch louder :cool: :lol: Would running a 2.5" inch from the cat back improve this or would extractors need to fitted as ...

Yeh thanks sudso, Took her for a run on the weekend to get a bit of mud on it! Went well, had a good time although i got a little stuck, although not as much as my mate mate Tony did in his lux! Have a look at the following link for the report :cool: :lol: http://www.fishnet.com.au/forums/viewtopic ...

Thanks for that. Better than nothing i guess, what web host to you guys use for posting your pics in the threads?

Andrew

Hmmmm, Posting pictures are a bit idfferent than i imagined

Anyone help me out here?

Andrew

Well had a TJM XGS suspension kit put through my 02 Rodeo dual cab yesterday, difference is amazing! :cool: Handles like a race car now! Stability is brilliant, and the ride is much improved, its still a firm ride but its a LOT smoother Plus i got an extra 60mm at the front with has given me alot ...

Well its been ordered and will be fitted up on wednesday.

I went for TJM's XGS suspension, $1500 new shocks, springs, torsion bars, shackles etc, plus a wheel alignment. Will also give it a 2" lift

Will p[ost some pics when its all done.

Andrew

Layton,

was there any particular reason for such thin oil when the manual states 20w-50???

Andrew

Nico, I have an 02 rodeo V6 and it also burns higher than normal (in my opinion) amounts of oil, im keeping a close eye mine at the moment to work out just how much it is actually using, be interested in what you find out. At first i thought it was because the dealer put 10w-30 in it, :twisted: ive ...

Thanks Sudso, Just got a firm quote today from Active 4x4 here in Newy. RAW shocks all round with adjustable's in the rear, Set of OME Dakar progressive springs in the rear + Torsion bars. $1300 including fitting, thats with a special on the shocks, buy 3 get 1 free Will be getting some quotes on a ...

Thanks saigo,

Willl check them out What did you have done when you got yours upgraded? Just shocks or everything?

You said it was a big improvement over the standard gear, in what ways?


Andrew

I have a 02 Rodeo dual cab, and in the process of looking for a complete suspension upgrade kit, so i want to do the rear springs, torsion bar, and shocks. All offer a lift between 30-50mm. So far ive had a look at old man emu, tough dog, blue max, ironman, and raw. Price wise most seem to be around ...

I had a look through my manual and it states 20w-50 :x :x I will be having a few words with the dealer next week as i have it booked in for the 100k service. The dealer is actually a ford dealer which makes it worse :cry: :cry: Plus the fact im forking out about $700 for the service :shock: Andrew

Thanks Sudso, they were my thoughts exactly. Could this be causing the oil loss, i.e oil is too thin and burning/evaporating away??

Ill be making mention to the mechanics at the next sevice about it

Andrew

Sorry guys, was just in the shed and checked the oil, its actually shell helix 10W-30
That seems very thin to me

Andrew

The car has done 98000km and is due for its service in the next few weeks, it was bought through a dealer an in order to keep my warrenty i have to have it serviced by them every 10000km. The dealer has said they put shell helix 10w-40 in it. (i thought that may have been a bit light :? ) The car ...

Just wondering if the 3.2L V6 in the 02 rodeo had any problems in regards to it using oil? I have had mine for about 9 months now and done just on 20k with it. The thing that has me stumped is that there are no visual signs of oil leaking anywhere around the motor :roll: I have been through about 1 ...

muduppig,

Thats interesting to note about the V6, how does installing extractors and a sports exhaust impact on the fuel economy??

Andrew

Rainsey, i was a bit suprised at the fuel economy with my boat on to, just doesn't make sense, considering i can average about 12-12.5L/100km driving around town unloaded and about 11L/100km on the highway. Throw the boat on and it goes into the high 13's. :twisted: Maybe my boat is heavier than i ...

Thanks guys, just getting a feel for whats out there for the rodeo's. Rainsey, the boat only weighs about 400kg max (13ft tinny) which really annoys me considering their a 1 tonner. However the last trip which i got with that sort of economy was mainly tight and hilly roads all the way which wouldn ...

I have an 02 Rodeo V6 and while the fuel consumption isn't flash on them the Range i can get from it is atrocious! 350km/tank when im towing my boat with a bit of camping gear in the back :x :x However i nearly fell over when i found out the price of a 112L 'long ranger' through ARB. $1100 fitted ...

Well im Andrew from kurri (hunter valley) and i have an 02 model Rodeo dual cab V6 :cool: Had her for about 6 months now and and couldn't be happier with it :lol: Im not a die hard 4x4 man but dont mind putting her through her paces now and again, but mainly just love the freedom it gives me for my ...