Outer Limits 4x4 Board

I agree, most would have more than 250,000Km. But provided they have been treated right, I think that is not too many Kms. My carby version doesn't have electronic ignition, it goes fine. Just needs the points done every so often. Yeah, that can be a bit of a pain, but they are cheap and easy enough ...

hando wrote:... just had to rooster the alternator sideways to put it on, THEN bolt it up....

I didn't type rooster... fucking cocks!

Yeah pretty much... When my GQ (50A) alternator died, I found that a GU one would fit (100A). The plug is the same, but the wiring had to go around the air-filter box bracket the other way to reach it. It reaches without having to stretch it too much. That was just because the location of the plug ...

Push bikes don't have to pay rego? They shouldn't even be allowed on the road. I live in the country and on country roads when theres a push bike rider taking up 1/2 of my lane on a blind corner, or on a crest or something where you can not see whats on coming, And you have to slow down to 20k's ...

it should run at 81 or 82 degrees from memory according to the service manual. You could replace the whole cooling system componentry. You could run on Petrol as it burns cooler. You could spend loads of money doing upgrades and mods and buying new parts. If you don't have heaps of money to burn, I ...

Not quite sure what you mean by killing them. Do you mean flattening the batteries or destroying them from overcharging? Which particular dual battery system is it? This may help in the diagnosis if someone has some 'inside info' on it. Mine's a DIY job so may work slightly differently to the ...

you don't have to replace the whole system when all it needs is a tune up, new points cost $8.

Of course if you want electronic that's entirely different. I'd be keeping the cash for real upgrades though

anyone know what the NSW RTA thinks about this???? i'd love this stuff but still want to be legal and covered by insurance

i thought that stick welders were best for deep penetrating welds?

Now for the hijack sorry.

Which auto lockers are the best for front diffs?

This has been the topic around many a camp fire, along with the " which tread pattern is best in sand " discussion, and its been proven again and again on beaches and dunes all over WA that narrow tyres are better in sand. sometimes the exception to this rule is if you are running at road pressures ...

dont bother with the plastic flares they will just get ripped off! go to buninings and get your self garen edging for $10 other wise. plastic one will fit but they will come off. fiber glass breaks. Sorry mate, I had to laugh.... I reckon the Nissan flares look awesome and are pretty tough. To rip ...

i don't know...

Why do you want to do that? Do you have shitty brakes?

That depends on what you call a bitch.... some people might think getting dirty hands is a bitch lol

Just get a paint scraper and a bit of emery paper and clean it well. When the surface is clean put a new gasket on and torque the fasteners evenly.

yeah I've got an intermittant clock display and the dash dimmer switch no longer works.

Has anyone else had this happen or know what to do???
Thanks

Good luck dude, I reckon you'll be fine, just take your time, be careful and save the beers for later.

Do us all a favour and take photos... please. We would all love to see the install shots.

Yep i think u guys are right Im just gunna leave it how it is. Is there any way of telling if the battery is shitting itself while ur driving say smoke or alternator light? Cheers Mark I'd say smoke would be a fairly good indication... :rofl: Sounds to me like the battery is fine and the problem ...

nottie wrote:

phippsey wrote:Sweet as, will ensure to keep the can of smelly stuff handy

About a 5 second squirt of Brut was the one we used and it worked perfect.

I bet your truck was a real chick magnet!!!

Thanks - yeah it's good to know other people are happy with it before I buy one too.

Also do you have to get it pressure tested when you fill up or what?

Just wondering who uses it, who uses it with homebrewing and does anyone run airlockers with it?
Cheers

the amount of water you are going to get from driving in the rain will accually be good for your motor as it will steam clean it you think about it you are not going to suck in 3ltrs in one gulp just small amounts and while your motor is hot and running it boils the water and you only have water ...

Check everything under there... Have a look at the pads and disks - do they look ok? If the car is new to you and you don't know the history, there is a chance they are different pads. Check for cracked missing suspension rubbers, Try swapping the tyres again - all combinations, Good luck and let us ...

nicksamaniac wrote:\
as for air flow through the rad it'll suck small cars into the front if your to close! it still runs the fan & shroud...

Maybe you have a small car stuck in the radiator???

Seriously though, check your hoses aren't sucking down, does the turbo have a heat shield? You probably want one.

Hi guys, my dad's mate is selling a SWB 1985 Patrol with a turbo diesel. Just wondering if that is a MQ and what size would that motor be?

Also, how much fuel (L/100km) would it use city driving.

Cheers

I had an unsuccessful search, so please excuse me if this has been discussed before. I need to fit a baby seat. I am unsure about how. I have heard that there is possibly an anchorage bar which I need to fit first. My LWB GQ has the two - split middle row seats which fold fwd individually, and the ...

My GQ developed a clacky sound in the back after my last camping trip. I traced it back to the small back door. If I sit inside and pull on the door handle repeatedly I can replicate the annoying sound as the small door has some play in it. I tried adjusting the locking bar (on the big door) to sit ...

How do you know if you need to put in a new kit?? Is there a leak or is it something you do every so many thousand kays????

Thanks

These high flow filters are not doing your engine any real benefit. They can cause the engine to run lean and move your torque curve to where you don't need or want it. This starts the "chasing the tail" syndrome associated with modifying cars. Soon you have replaced the exhaust and changed the cam ...

Why does the light switch in the diagram have three pins? Is the power coming from the highbeam line or the 12v line?

yaeh smoe pleope cnat selpl. But taht is thier porbelm. Pleope lkie you and me are gfietd. If you get another hilux tank to sit on the other side of the exhaust then re-route the exhaust (consult an exhaust dude, dude) and get a pump and line so you can flick a switch and pump the fuel to the other ...