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by wokket
Fri Jan 27, 2006 2:25 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: turbo
Replies: 4
Views: 425

That's good to know, cheers!
by wokket
Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:13 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: turbo
Replies: 4
Views: 425

Newbie Q (and slightly off topic, Admins feel free to move this if it's a problem), is the stock turbo on the 1HD-T's etc an iron turbine, or a snazzy lightweight model??
by wokket
Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:09 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Real-Time help?? Adjusting 80 series hand brake.
Replies: 13
Views: 950

For anyone that does a search and finds this thread, the adjuster wheels on mine went DOWN to tighten, UP to loosen....

Trap for young players :oops:

Handbrake now seems to work, it's nothing rally-spec, but with a bit of effort holds on a fairly steep hill (30 degrees??) ok.
by wokket
Tue Jan 24, 2006 5:46 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Real-Time help?? Adjusting 80 series hand brake.
Replies: 13
Views: 950

Heh

Had another go this arvo (had the brains to put the back of the car in the shade, a good idea when it's still 35 in the sun at the moment).

Found the adjuster wheel by feel with the screwdriver (bought a manual, so I had some pics to work with), still couldn't see it with a torch... adjusted ...
by wokket
Mon Jan 23, 2006 8:10 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Real-Time help?? Adjusting 80 series hand brake.
Replies: 13
Views: 950

I have a printed copy of that page sitting on the front seat :)

Cheers for the info, I'll have another go now I know where it is, and if still no luck I'll rip a caliper off :cool:

Thanks guys
by wokket
Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:23 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Real-Time help?? Adjusting 80 series hand brake.
Replies: 13
Views: 950

Yeah thanks man!!

Pulling the drum was actually my first thought, but that involves removing the calipers. Seeing as I don't have a manual yet (hence not having a pic of the inside) I decided not to go randomly unbolting braking bits :)

Ta for the info :finger:
by wokket
Mon Jan 23, 2006 2:33 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Real-Time help?? Adjusting 80 series hand brake.
Replies: 13
Views: 950

Real-Time help?? Adjusting 80 series hand brake.

G'day guys... long time lurker, first post.

I did a search, but I'm struggling to find the info I'm after.

I've just bought myself a 1991 TD 'cruiser (replacing my '79 FJ45 ute)...

Bought it as-is to save some money, so it's up to me to get the Safety Cert for the purchase...as usual, the ...