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by millers1
Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:15 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: turbo systems got prices need advice.
Replies: 7
Views: 720

Hi there PGS 4WD, thats what I thought every one to there own opioin. Interesting to hear from some one not trying to sell one and there opinion. I know for sure that Turbo glide do not use water cooled turbos on any of there diesel engines only petrol as he explained to me that the exhaust temp on ...
by millers1
Mon Apr 16, 2007 9:20 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: turbo systems got prices need advice.
Replies: 7
Views: 720

Everyone to there own brand but when I was going to get the hilux done it was by Turboglide in Wollongong. They fit garret turbos. Now these blokes have been in the game a long time, 30 years or more to be exact. Now he reckons the schwitzer and dts are too small and get far to hot. I rang a couple ...
by millers1
Sun Apr 15, 2007 10:36 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: EGT's ???
Replies: 14
Views: 601

When I enquired about getting my hilux turbod just prior to xmas the three turbo shops I rang told me that the exhaust gas temp on a 2.8 diesel should not exceed 500 if I wanted my motor to last the distance. Im no mechanic and no very little about turbos but maybe this information will help you ...
by millers1
Sun Apr 15, 2007 4:16 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: LN106 engine swap
Replies: 13
Views: 915

The 1kz is a major change which includes moving engine mounts on chassis,hooking up and wiring of the ecu which you need to do anyway with the comodore motor, plus there are changes to the front drive shaft for the 1 kz. My mate has done the motor and everthing but is still having troubles with the ...
by millers1
Wed Aug 30, 2006 8:24 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: V6 4Runner Head Gasket/Overheating Issues
Replies: 13
Views: 727

Common problem with these motors if you get more than 200k out of the motor before the heads go you doing well, they normally go on average at about 150/170k mark, we to a stage at one point were they were coming through the door on average 1 car a day with blown head. Usually the rear passengers ...
by millers1
Wed Aug 30, 2006 8:13 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2.8 hilux fuel economy
Replies: 20
Views: 1015

HI there justinshere, you do 700/800klms per tank that equates to between 7/8 litres per 100 klms you sure you running standard tank, unheard of in a 2.8D hilux maybe 8 on the freeway if your lucky and its dead flat no head wind, and no air con running, possible eights if running a turbo and not ...
by millers1
Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:58 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Is the new hilux up to the task?
Replies: 3
Views: 443

Wont have any problems but I would update the shit house shocks that toyota put on, some ome with a 2inch lift give you a bit more ground clearance for those rutted roads. Regards Steve M
by millers1
Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:53 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Which Turbo??
Replies: 10
Views: 791

Sorry, i wasnt really referring to brand, ive had a DTS on a GQ and it was great, i meant can a turbo off a 2.8 for example go on a 3 litre?? Is a GQ one too big ??? etc.. Sorry for confusion. :? Simple answer is yes, I was told when enquiring about 1 for my'n so if my motor went bang and decided ...
by millers1
Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:51 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Which Turbo??
Replies: 10
Views: 791

Sorry, i wasnt really referring to brand, ive had a DTS on a GQ and it was great, i meant can a turbo off a 2.8 for example go on a 3 litre?? Is a GQ one too big ??? etc.. Sorry for confusion. :? Simple answer is yes, I was told when enquiring about 1 for my'n so if my motor went bang and decided ...
by millers1
Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:18 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Which Turbo??
Replies: 10
Views: 791

Mate has turbo glide on his goes great shits all over my 2.8 but before he had fitted stuff all differance, no comparison now but. My other mate has one fitted to his got a mental blank cant think of the friggen brand but also goes great I will find out and get back to you but I know its not the ...
by millers1
Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:13 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2.8 hilux fuel economy
Replies: 20
Views: 1015

10 litres per 100 klms 4wdriving/city, about 9 freeway driving sitting on 100klm, 9/11 when towing camper trailer depending on terrain, you will gain about an xtra 100k if running a turbo, they have a 65L tank standard. Regards Steve M
by millers1
Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:19 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Which Turbo??
Replies: 10
Views: 791

Hi Brett, is that a 5L or a 5LE as there is a difference in the type of turbo to fit so I believe.??? Regards Steve M
by millers1
Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:13 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: oil light on hilux
Replies: 23
Views: 1124

Quick question for you, is the oil pressure sender unit working correctly?? I would suggest that you check the oil pressure with a guage if you can to verify that the sender unit is not at fault. When I first got my ln106, it would take some time for the oil light to go out. The oil was like thick ...
by millers1
Tue Aug 15, 2006 11:05 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: oil light on hilux
Replies: 23
Views: 1124

My'ns got 300.000k on it now I run genuine toyota filter $11 for me cost price and use valvoline super diesel and have done since new, my oil stays on for about 4 seconds on cold start up, 20 seconds as mentioned above I would be getting checked out. Most people I know with the 2.8 or 3.0 L seems to ...
by millers1
Fri Aug 11, 2006 10:29 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: terrain tamer
Replies: 5
Views: 275

Dont know much about there stuff only that when I replaced my rear bushes in the leaf springs in the hilux was told not to use them as they are crap and will chop out in no time at all. so bought genuine toyota again the last lot lasted 250k so they must be good quality rubber, was told not to use ...
by millers1
Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:56 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Diesel Injector Pump Service Places in Sydney??
Replies: 7
Views: 239

Theres a place here in Penrith that only does injection pumps and nothing else and has a good reputation in this area. If interested let me know and will get the number for you. I actually spoke to him last thursday in regards to doing my cam shims the other day and he doesnt even do them, pumps ...
by millers1
Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:41 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Quick Question on the 2.8 3L
Replies: 4
Views: 317

Its just a spare and was not used for any thing unless like the guys above you have a turbo fitted then that becomes the turbo feed line, thats why they fit turbo's so quick to the 2.8 no need to drill and holes or tap any thing. regards Steve M
by millers1
Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:37 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2.8 upgrade to 3ltr?
Replies: 14
Views: 647

This will also depend on wether your lux has ifs or solid axle front end if you have solid front end you will need to change the sump over as you wont have the clearance if you have ifs front end.In other words if yours is already ifs no problem if solid you will need to take the sump off the old 2 ...
by millers1
Tue Aug 08, 2006 8:11 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 15x8 on 91 Hilux legal???
Replies: 10
Views: 335

dont know if your fully insured or not but if your with the racv they will not insure it with 8's on it as they will be too wide, even 3rd party insurance against hitting some one else could be a problem if it arises (hope it doesnt) as far as you putting them on then some thing happens eg run up ...
by millers1
Tue Aug 01, 2006 1:24 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Airbag equipped vehicles and homemade bullbars
Replies: 15
Views: 573

I'd be checking with your insurance as well, cause as far as I've been informed it's ilegal to fit a non approved bullbar to a vehicle equiped with air bag, could be wrong only what I was told !!. Regards Steve M
by millers1
Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:44 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: price check on 1994 gxl cruiser
Replies: 6
Views: 392

Hi there Team Fx, pay a bit more and get yourself a mickey mouse one with a lot lower klms and there are shit loads around especially now with the price of fuel they cant get rid of them but other than that as said above if well serviced will go forever, just make sure it has the service records ...
by millers1
Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:44 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: HILUX 2.8 REBUILD?
Replies: 15
Views: 1049

Hi there bad lux just found this for you if any help> Toyota hilux 2.8 diesel, 3L complete engine minus power steering pump. Done 306000km, has an oil leak but otherwise runs well. Came out of a 1991 4WD, LN106 ute which i bought for parts and now im selling whats left. Gearbox is 5 speed, complete ...
by millers1
Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:02 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Bigger brake booster for Hilux.
Replies: 17
Views: 769

Re: booster

Cool, does it have to be non-abs? I've got one sam if your interested Hi there stumpy, if gribble doesnt want it send me an email stephenkelly@optusnet.com.au and let me know how much you want for it, my brakes let me down a bit especially with camper on back also as mentioned above is yours off a ...
by millers1
Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:23 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: HILUX 2.8 REBUILD?
Replies: 15
Views: 1049

Badlux, as promised to you now I'm back at work !!! this might come in handy to someone with a 3l. got a fax today with the following rebuild kit for 3l. this is a genuine diesal power parts rebuild kit. it contains. pistons/rings/conrod and main bearings. cam bearings/gudgeon bushes/thrust washers ...
by millers1
Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:08 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: HILUX 2.8 REBUILD?
Replies: 15
Views: 1049

The other option is to whack in a 5L plenty of them around. You need to change over the sump pan and exhaust manifold, get the pre 2000 model as they have mechanical pump like the 3L the later model (5LE I think is the code) they have the electronic pump. I would not be paying 5K to rebuild a 3L ...
by millers1
Sun Jul 23, 2006 2:57 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: HILUX 2.8 REBUILD?
Replies: 15
Views: 1049

Oh and the motor is an 89 model, Done 272,000k's Been serviced every 5,000k's without fail (these motors are known for shitting themselves if not changed every 5,000k's) Injector pump has been rebuilt in 2000 Has a safari turbo system running 8psi Why is it that when you decide to sell your pride ...
by millers1
Thu Jul 20, 2006 4:50 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Slider bars ???
Replies: 3
Views: 379

balzackracing wrote:why not build your own. do a search on this site, theres plenty of do it your self slider idea's. those brush bars will stop bugger all. is it a 4 runner or what????
Its a Dual Cab 89 ln106 hilux 2.8 D. Regards Steve M
by millers1
Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:32 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Slider bars ???
Replies: 3
Views: 379

Slider bars ???

Was wondering does any body know of any one in sydney preferably in the Penrith area but not essential that makes what they call slider bars, like a side step but attaches to the chassis rails and comes out about the same as a set of side steps, we have been doing a bit more of the rough stuff ...
by millers1
Thu Jul 20, 2006 10:29 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Hilux Tray Specs
Replies: 8
Views: 207

Re: tub

Mates extra cab will not close Cheers mate. So it seems I'll be searching for a single cab tub. Pretty sure they're rare as hens teeth but. Well, if I come across a decent one, I'll be grabbing it for sure. Thanks very much for your input. Regards Anthony. Hi there Anthony, dont forget to try ebay ...
by millers1
Wed Jul 19, 2006 11:12 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: will a fuel compensator from a surf fit a 2.8 fuel pump?
Replies: 4
Views: 222

hmm.. so if i find a pump from a 2.4 Surf will it bolt straight up to the 2.8 ? will it be big enough to supply the fuel req'd? I take it I would need to get it re-dyno'ed after the new fuel pump went on Hi there whitenight, yeah I would say so in regards to getting the pump recalibrated to suit ...