Outer Limits 4x4 Board

G'day just after some advice I have a 89 gq 4.2td had a lot of rust cut out of the roof Gutters and fibre glass filler put in about 5 years ago its startin to bubble up and rust again. Ive just bought a very nice 96 gq body. Ive got a good panel beater who can cut the roof off and replace or should ...

Hi ive just installed gu steering box into the gq and bought a new drag link off ebay I emailed seller before purchase explained what i was doing he said no dramas just leave note At checkout so i did that. Anyway just looking at tie rods on draglink there identical and have same part no I got it ...

Hi ive just installed gu steering box into the gq and bought a new drag link off ebay I emailed seller before purchase explained what i was doing he said no dramas just leave note At checkout so i did that. Anyway just looking at tie rods on draglink there identical and have same part no I got it ...

I dont get 2 services out of a 20ltr drum
changing both filters i reckon it takes 10 1/2 litres td42 silver top

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Once you find out the rpm of the pump this will do the rest even tell you what size belt.

may be a long shot but this happened to me yesterday when i was installing a cd player. after i finished i started it put it in 1st let the clutch out and nothing just sat the idling tried every gear and nothing, after 5 mins of head scratching i noticed i had bumped the transfer case selector

got it using the vice had to push it in before i could pull it out

i had a similar problem on my front drivers door, couldnt open it from the inside. What i done was remove door card locate the wire (just like fencing wire) that goes from catch mechanism to handle. using a pair of pliers grab the wire and twist just a little bit putting 2 small kinks in it this ...

Gday
One of the slider spigots is seized its all rusty suprisingly the rubber boot is in good nick so i dont know why its rusted.
anyway tried crc, heat, hammer and swearing at it but no luck
any suggestions ? can you buy just the sliding mechanism??
any help greatly appreciated

got 2 quotes
obriens 320 fitted
koala glass 210 fitted
now just to get a day off

Anyone replaced a windscreen in a gq lately what did it cost you?

got the long one out with pliers only siezed in housing ezy out got the other 2 . ran a tap through all holes and will antisieze everything
Thanks for the reply mike will the car start without the glow sensor, i will order one but prolly wont get here this week

Atempted to replace water pump, thermostat and bottom housing o ring on my td42 89 on the weekend. Snapped 3 bolts one at back off thermostat the long one and two on top going into the head. So 2 broken bolts holding on horizontal and one verticle made for a good ol time. Anyhow snapped a plastic ...

Good info, belongs in the bible

Thanks for the replies im not looking for huge power just want to tow the van a bit easier.
what a fair price for a turbo with installation and a new exhaust?
Also does anyone recommend any mechanics in newcastle or the hunter valley?
Drew

If

This might be a dumb question but if I put a turbo on and it kills the motor can that damage the
Turbo

Hi all i own a 1989 GQ 4.2 diesel NA 410k on the clock. Very reliable but no good for towing the van 2000kg. Just weighing up weather to rebuild the diesel and add a turbo or go for a fuel injected v8 most likely holden 5.7 or 6.0 Just hoping to get some rough $ figures drive in drive out for both ...

I was hoping that was going to be an easy one for outers.
Im not getting any power to rhs headlight i tried running another wire from the switch to the light and no joy .
Any help appreciated

Gday, does anyone have a wiring diagram for the headlights?
Or does anyone know if the wires connected to the headlights go to the fusebox first or the headlight switch?
Also besides the fuse in the cab and the the fuse next to the battery is there any other fuses or fusable links?
Cheers

Im about to buy a second hand prado d4d gxl
i came across an 06 kdj 180k on the clock auto gxl for 37k full service history
is it a good buy??????
is there anything i should be checking ??
is this to many km`s

Gday Just bought a box trailer the lights work but wiring is very messy several joins and 2-3 kms of electrical tape. So ive bought new led lights new wiring and plug, the last trailer i done i spliced at the first tail light using those clamps you sqaush with pliers. Is soldering the best way to go ...

Milk does nothing to help your lungs
many years ago forjacs workers went on strike wanting the company to provide free milk for all the welders.
forjacs proved it to be bullshit and won
just wear a p3 mask
when i mig weld gal i use a flick method

good find mate

Thanks for the fast reply
the belt was the first thing i checked and all good is there any test you
can do to check the regulator

Gday im after some help
I have a 89gq 42td and my battery light is on (very dim) at idle as soon
as i bring the revs up over 800rpm the light goes out
any help appreciated

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If your looking for a welder on the cheap
have a look on ebay for an old transarc
i guarantee it will out perform the aldi special
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not sure on pumps and lines but you will also need gu steering relay rod. the gu pitman arm is upside down compared to gq

ok reread first post :D now to clear a few things up such as didnt realise after the first nut they were speedway centreline mags the nuts have a 25mm long shaft which is a tight fit in the hole of the mag so even with the correct nuts its near impossible to do up by fingers. also if fitted the ...

Unfortunatly the next step would be to remove axles and take diff centre out
willing to bet your missing several teeth from the crown wheel.
Just had another thought drain the rear diff oil first see if any schrapnel comes out.