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by coat
Thu Sep 16, 2010 9:56 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Discharging over the weekend
Replies: 7
Views: 278

Re: Discharging over the weekend

My dad has been having the same dramas with his 100 series cruiser. After the auto electrician having it for a couple off days and not finding anything, another place have tracked down the problem today as being the interier light. When it turns off after a couple off minutes the power draw keeps on ...
by coat
Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:47 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Fridge power pack
Replies: 5
Views: 594

So would i just be better to a plug in the boat and use a spare battery when i want the fridge in there...
by coat
Mon Jan 11, 2010 11:14 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Fridge power pack
Replies: 5
Views: 594

Fridge power pack

Im after a portible power pack for my engel so i can put it in the boat and run when im not at camp.. What should i get.. Ive got a 29 l engel but that will proberly be updated down the track.. Do those portable jump starter packs do the job or do i go better.. Less dollars is better if i can as it ...
by coat
Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:07 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: buying a 100 series
Replies: 7
Views: 590

Thanks guys a bit to think about there... When you talk of the dodgy gearbox are you guys talking manual or the auto? Been thinking of trying to get an auto this time..
by coat
Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:46 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: buying a 100 series
Replies: 7
Views: 590

Yeah seen yours on there mate.. It looks like a really nice rig.. If i could find something like that in vic ill be stoked
by coat
Sat Nov 28, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: buying a 100 series
Replies: 7
Views: 590

buying a 100 series

Hey as the title stats im in the market for a 100 series and just after a heads up on what i should be on the look out for.. Im after a turbo diesel if i can get it.. It will be used mainly as a daily driver with a fair bit of touring thrown in there towing the boat.. Any advice would be great ...
by coat
Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:46 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Engel fridge
Replies: 1
Views: 182

Engel fridge

Hey guys i have a 29 litre engel bout ten years old i spose.. Today at work i noticed i was running an awful lot and checked out the batt and they were fine, now at home on the power it still seems to run for a fair while before itcuts out.. set on two the temp will rise up to 6 deg before it starts ...
by coat
Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:32 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Mud tyres33 x 10.5x 15
Replies: 67
Views: 1969

Well didnt i open a can off worms here.. Ive had 12.5 for the last 5 years now and they were great but i thought i would try10.5 for a change.. The ute does more road km these days so i mite get a bit more fuel eccom out of it aswell..
by coat
Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:39 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Mud tyres33 x 10.5x 15
Replies: 67
Views: 1969

Thanks mike but im after a mud terrain that will be used on the road mostly with a bit of mud work thrown in.. Ive got a set of simex that were my off road tyre but selling them as dont get away to use them anymore.. I will check out the maxxis and kelly range aswell but on thinking about it i might ...
by coat
Wed Jul 08, 2009 7:34 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Mud tyres33 x 10.5x 15
Replies: 67
Views: 1969

Thanks guys.. Recon ill go bfg muddies 10.5 as i dond think there are anyothers around in 33
by coat
Wed Jul 08, 2009 1:48 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Mud tyres33 x 10.5x 15
Replies: 67
Views: 1969

Mud tyres33 x 10.5x 15

Im about to replace my bfg muddies 33x 12.5 x 15 and want to go less width this time.. Im happy enouth to go bfg again and wondered wat other peoples thoughts were on this. Should i go 10.5 or stay 12.5
by coat
Wed Oct 31, 2007 2:55 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: extended shakles on a 75
Replies: 15
Views: 741

thanks guys... wont be making myself but will install at home... will i gain much with standard length springs..
by coat
Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:20 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: extended shakles on a 75
Replies: 15
Views: 741

extended shakles on a 75

Hey guys just wanting some info on extended shakles.. wanting to put them on the 75 thats got the standard springs that have been reset bout 2 years ago.. is this worth while or just wait till i get new springs which will be a while off yet... if i do now wat will i need... wedges ,brake lines, ect ...
by coat
Sun Mar 11, 2007 1:07 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Bubbles in radiator
Replies: 13
Views: 493

Yeah have tried a new cap the old one was buggerd and not holding pressure. That is why I don't think it was using water.
by coat
Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:46 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Bubbles in radiator
Replies: 13
Views: 493

hey guys.. got a few blokes to have a look and most are saying early stages of gasket failer.. going to get it done by a mechanic just to save hasles and get it done rite.. thanks for the suggestions..
by coat
Wed Mar 07, 2007 9:28 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Bubbles in radiator
Replies: 13
Views: 493

Yeah thanks mate i might try and c if iwe can test it like u said.. just had a play in the shed then and it is fine no bubbles at all till it heats up then they start.. i just dont want to do nothing about it then do more damage if it gets hot and i happened to miss it for some reason.. thanks for ...
by coat
Wed Mar 07, 2007 3:12 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Bubbles in radiator
Replies: 13
Views: 493

nah didnt change the fluid so think the air pocket idea is out.. going to pull the head off i think and just hoping its the gasket now...
by coat
Tue Mar 06, 2007 8:21 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Bubbles in radiator
Replies: 13
Views: 493

oil has been fine in colour and only uses a little.. not much at all and for water ive only done 5000 in the last 8 months so a little hard to gauge but only top it up 2 or 3 times in that time
by coat
Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:50 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Bubbles in radiator
Replies: 13
Views: 493

Bubbles in radiator

Just wondering peoples thoughts. I have a 96' 75 series cruiser tray diesel. Got it serviced today and we have noticed that bubbles are comin into the resiorvor when it is idleing.. has not got hot for a couple of years, problem then was the fan,. do you's think it would be more likely to be the ...
by coat
Mon Nov 06, 2006 4:07 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 88 hilux noisy gearbox...
Replies: 4
Views: 238

cheers mate.. not the news i was hoping for but thanks anyway.. mite try and find a second hand one and just take a chance i recon...
by coat
Thu Nov 02, 2006 5:03 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 88 hilux noisy gearbox...
Replies: 4
Views: 238

88 hilux noisy gearbox...

my work truck which is a 2.4 diesel hilux 88 model has developed a fair whine in 5th gear, 2nd not as bad and 3rd also bad. 1st and 4th seem ok at this stage.. does anyone have ideas bout cost to replace or reco or wat might be up..I would not attemped this myself as need back on the road asap ...
by coat
Sat Sep 09, 2006 12:41 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: highmount reco...
Replies: 3
Views: 186

Just had a lok at one of those links and just wat i was after.. Thanks very much..
by coat
Sat Sep 09, 2006 12:19 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: highmount reco...
Replies: 3
Views: 186

Done a heap of searching mate and found a heap of stuff but no answers to wat i was looking for.. thanks
by coat
Sat Sep 09, 2006 9:36 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: highmount reco...
Replies: 3
Views: 186

highmount reco...

Just bought a secondhand highmount and want to do a reco on it.. I was wondering about the brake assembly and the bearings on the actual assembly cos ive got a fair bit of play on the ratchet "thing"...Sorry not up with all the parts yet.. is this a easy fix.. Also wat else should i look for as i ...
by coat
Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:21 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: lightforce lights
Replies: 17
Views: 856

yeah im going to snap them up. ill ask if he can get any more but i dont like our chances.im putting the lightforce on my front bar and my old lights on a removable bar just behind the cab. should be sweet for our nite drives then
by coat
Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:58 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: lightforce lights
Replies: 17
Views: 856

nah they are off a mate whos work sell them.. he said that is about cost price but i wanted 2 be sure.
by coat
Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:31 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: lightforce lights
Replies: 17
Views: 856

thanks 4 that looks a real good price
by coat
Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:10 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: lightforce lights
Replies: 17
Views: 856

lightforce lights

ive been offered a pair of brand new 240blitz lights for $250. wat do they retail for. is this any good
by coat
Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:38 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Air tank
Replies: 7
Views: 284

was thinking of filling it with the compresser in the shed before i leave home as we do mostly day trips. but a 60l tang might take up a bit much room
by coat
Thu Aug 17, 2006 9:47 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Air tank
Replies: 7
Views: 284

been thinking how big would the tank need to be to air all 4 tyres from 20 psi to 35psi1 the tanks ive been looking at are rated at 120