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by vorno_18
Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:36 pm
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: bt-50 wheel stud pattern
Replies: 1
Views: 1121

bt-50 wheel stud pattern

i no they are a six stud wheel but are they the same as landcruiser/patrol pattern?

if not what pattern are they thanks
by vorno_18
Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:35 pm
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: bt-50 body lift
Replies: 10
Views: 3312

bt-50 body lift

just wondering if anyone has done a body lift on a mazda bt50 or ranger, as i no you cant get any more then a 2inch suspension lift without spending big bucks, im doing a trip up the cape next year and i want a bit of lift and some tyres, if someone has done a bodylift or no of a website or post can ...
by vorno_18
Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:14 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: bt-50 oil filter - ryco number?
Replies: 16
Views: 351

some how i doubt a ryco will ever cost more then genuine, and you do keep your new vehicle warranty if you use ryco filters thats how garages are able to service the new vehicles cheaper then stealerships and keep there new vehicle warranty
by vorno_18
Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:15 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: bt-50 oil filter - ryco number?
Replies: 16
Views: 351

ryco make the genuine filters anyways and they are like heaps cheaper last time i bought a genuine filter it was like $25 trade, what can you get them for?

also what oil do they take sinthetic or normal and what grade thanks
by vorno_18
Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:32 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: bt-50 oil filter - ryco number?
Replies: 16
Views: 351

bt-50 oil filter - ryco number?

anyone put a ryco filter on a bt-50 or no what the number is, there is no listing yet with ryco and the genuine filter number doesnt cross reference

its just a normal spin on filter

thanks
by vorno_18
Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:34 pm
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: NEW Mazda BT-50 4x4 3.0TD
Replies: 38
Views: 13978

helensvale, did a trip to sydney on the weekend and i was more then impressed with how it drove very comfy and smooth, and a good amount of power as well, just dont run crap diesel, i had to fill up at woolies cause i was gonna run out on the way back from sydney and it doesnt run as well
by vorno_18
Sun Nov 11, 2007 10:00 pm
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: NEW Mazda BT-50 4x4 3.0TD
Replies: 38
Views: 13978

hey mate i just bought a dual cab bt-50 and im loving it also, have you been off road in it yet, im taking it to fraser island for easter.
by vorno_18
Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:55 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: cheap GU
Replies: 10
Views: 707

yeah but i would need to get a loan to purchase the other engine and im trying to save for an overseas holiday so i want to sell it and get a cheap run around car
by vorno_18
Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:56 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 60 series suspension
Replies: 1
Views: 199

i had one and fitted a body lift and extended shackles and ran 35" tyres with no scrubbing, got no pics but you can mod suspension easily, i got my extended shackles from america ebay, far cheaper and bigger lift
by vorno_18
Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:48 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: anyone bought the new 70 series yet?
Replies: 13
Views: 1165

anyone bought the new 70 series yet?

just wanting to know if anyone has bought the new 70 series and what do they think of it

looking at getting one near the end of the year for my work vehicle, i think they look alot better then the older square shape and the engines sound like a good thing

anyone?
by vorno_18
Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:33 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: cheap GU
Replies: 10
Views: 707

yeah its mine and sorry for missleading anyone i did mean to put that in and i changed it last night, the steering box is not leaking either it is brand new no leaks at all and i had no idea that was gq thought it was only the diffs honestly it was a very good 4by and i would be keeping it if i had ...
by vorno_18
Tue Feb 27, 2007 5:23 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: gu sub tank light stays on
Replies: 17
Views: 1010

i tried running a ground from the pump itself to ground and it worked for about 15 min, but now the light is back on and same troubles

will now try body to chassis and see what happens
by vorno_18
Thu Feb 22, 2007 6:02 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: gu sub tank light stays on
Replies: 17
Views: 1010

thanks for the replys will try on the weekend
by vorno_18
Wed Feb 21, 2007 6:01 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: gu sub tank light stays on
Replies: 17
Views: 1010

gu sub tank light stays on

i have a gu 2.8td and my sub tank light came on about a month ago and wont go off, i havnt filled the sub tank in ages so does that cause a problem, i went down today and filled it but the light is still on

is it a problem with the switch or something
by vorno_18
Sun Jan 14, 2007 12:55 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: metal brake lines(GU)
Replies: 11
Views: 454

any decent mechanic place can make you new brake lines, its not that hard, just show them where and how you want them and they will be able to help you out
by vorno_18
Mon Jan 01, 2007 9:15 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Head off again after 30 000
Replies: 6
Views: 464

make sure theres no corrosion around the water jackets and you clean it vvery well when refitting
by vorno_18
Tue Dec 26, 2006 8:59 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: brake issues with a GU
Replies: 8
Views: 463

the car is all gu except the diffs and calipers/rotors on the diffs

no fluid leaks at all
by vorno_18
Sun Dec 24, 2006 10:22 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: brake issues with a GU
Replies: 8
Views: 463

the person i bough it off swapped the diffs with his gq comp truck

i have blead each line seperately, staring from lhr then rhr then lhf the rhf and no air is coming out only fluid thats why i cant work it out everything seems normal
by vorno_18
Fri Dec 22, 2006 10:27 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: brake issues with a GU
Replies: 8
Views: 463

yes i bench blead the master and there are no leaks in the system

i have gq brakes on the gu will this cause any dramas, from what i can see it shouldnt but there may be some differences to why its not working
by vorno_18
Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:10 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: brake issues with a GU
Replies: 8
Views: 463

brake issues with a GU

i have a 99 2.8td GU and i cant get a brake pedal, ive replaced the master cylinder and bleed out all the brakes, with the car off the pedal feels good and doesnt sink or anything but once the car is started the pedal goes almost to the floor and sinks if you leave your foot on it. it seemed to me ...
by vorno_18
Tue Dec 19, 2006 6:53 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: extended shacklrs
Replies: 7
Views: 467

i fitted some 6" longer shackles to my 60 with no worries, and no they arnt legal but ive been driving with them for about 4 months or so
by vorno_18
Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:55 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: snatch straps
Replies: 18
Views: 614

i also have never washed my black rat strap and it covered in mud and has been for the last 6 months so that also says something about it
by vorno_18
Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:23 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: snatch straps
Replies: 18
Views: 614

ive had a black rat strap that i have sued over and over and under large pulls and its still going, its a 9,000kg one
by vorno_18
Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:49 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 60 Series body lift steering help
Replies: 4
Views: 409

i did mine about 7 months ago and have had no troubles, and i do give it hell so if it was gonna be a problem i would have found out by now
by vorno_18
Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:39 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Typhoon Compressor from www.4wd1.com
Replies: 41
Views: 1958

also keen to know apparently they have stores in qld too
by vorno_18
Sun Dec 03, 2006 9:49 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: what lift for 36's
Replies: 13
Views: 634

what lift for 36's

i wanna fit a set or 36" tsl sx swapers to my 1999 gu how much lift do i need, i dont want it scrubbing on the streets as its a daily driver, i no i could just throw on a 7" lift but i want to go minimum lift that will fit these tryres and i dont want body lift also will my 2.8 struggle to move them ...
by vorno_18
Sun Dec 03, 2006 9:30 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: SNAP!!
Replies: 27
Views: 1271

i drove my cruiser with 35's for 6 months minus a wheel stud and gave it hell, if it has 6 studs there is no reason for it to fall off but in saying that get it fixed as it should be there, but you could drive it the 1800kms iof you wanted with no worries
by vorno_18
Sun Dec 03, 2006 9:27 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Nissan GU Steering Damper CHOICES ??
Replies: 2
Views: 207

i have just fitted that rtc dampner to my gu and i love it, it will give better protection for the shock having a spring over it as it cant get hit as easy as the normal exposed ones and they look a hell of alot better to
by vorno_18
Sun Nov 26, 2006 3:13 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: hot hot hot
Replies: 71
Views: 3760

the problem with running no thermostat is it will stay cool around town but going down the highway for extended periods will cause it to heat and get very hot the waterpump will be pumping the water around fast at highway speeds about 2500-3000rpm and will pass through the radiator very quickly not ...
by vorno_18
Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:41 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Long Range Fuel Tanks
Replies: 6
Views: 273

what about getting a sub tank from the wreckers