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- by Leighroy1984
- Wed Feb 10, 2010 8:48 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: mickey T ATZ
- Replies: 8
- Views: 380
shortie wrote:where is bris is the cheapest place.
Maybe the question should have been, Does anyone know if anyone has Mickey T ATR on special at the moment.

- by Leighroy1984
- Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:03 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Hilux Injector pump
- Replies: 11
- Views: 769
where the injector pump bolts to the engine, there is a line on the timing belt and one on the injector pump. Loosen the injector pump rotate it till these line up and it should run a little better. You will probably need a mechanic's mirror to see it properly, it is kinda hard to see but if you ...
- by Leighroy1984
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:02 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Hilux Injector pump
- Replies: 11
- Views: 769
Timmeh wrote:have you checked the timing mark on the side of the injector pump itself?
On the side? I only used the one on the front. Where is the on on the side?
- by Leighroy1984
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:43 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Hilux Injector pump
- Replies: 11
- Views: 769
bugshifter wrote:Did you turn your motor over twice and check your timing again
Yeah twice then twice again then twice again. It revs fine with no load buts as soon as it has load it struggles.
- by Leighroy1984
- Sun Nov 08, 2009 6:59 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Hilux Injector pump
- Replies: 11
- Views: 769
Hey all need help. I have just replaced my leaking injector pump on my 1984 hilux 2L with another pump from one of my old motors that had a shagged bearing. Now the problem is i cant get full power out of the motor and it is blowing heaps more smoke. I took extra speical care when putting the new ...
- by Leighroy1984
- Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:41 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Diesel Starting Issues???
- Replies: 32
- Views: 726
Maybe glow plug timer, or incorrect glow plugs. If it is ment to have 6Volts plugs then 12Volt plugs will not do the job. Just a thought.
- by Leighroy1984
- Thu Jun 25, 2009 11:37 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: 2001 Hilux
- Replies: 3
- Views: 291
Which model would be the best to buy 3.0Ltr Diesel or the 3.0Ltr Turbo Diesel?
Reliability wise. Do the Turbos use more juice?
- by Leighroy1984
- Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:24 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Not 4x4 related
- Replies: 10
- Views: 672
Thanks everyone I go and see Jaycar today I will have to check and see if there is a Mr Mint in my area
- by Leighroy1984
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:31 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Not 4x4 related
- Replies: 10
- Views: 672
Loanrangie wrote:Can you pull them apart and see if you can safely drill a hole in it and put a new ring in ?
Yeah thought about that just hoping to have a backup
- by Leighroy1984
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:35 pm
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Not 4x4 related
- Replies: 10
- Views: 672
Hey all does anyone know if you can re-program any keeyles entry remote so that I can get it to work on a 1996 TE Magna. Or is there a Generic type that would work. New ones start at about $100 each
I can think of 2 models that would suit a magna both are cheap and will work for any model
option ...
- by Leighroy1984
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:33 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Not 4x4 related
- Replies: 10
- Views: 672
Hey all does anyone know if you can re-program any keeyles entry remote so that I can get it to work on a 1996 TE Magna. Or is there a Generic type that would work. New ones start at about $100 each
I can think of 2 models that would suit a magna both are cheap and will work for any model
option ...
- by Leighroy1984
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:16 am
- Forum: Auto Electrical
- Topic: Not 4x4 related
- Replies: 10
- Views: 672
Hey all does anyone know if you can re-program any keeyles entry remote so that I can get it to work on a 1996 TE Magna. Or is there a Generic type that would work. New ones start at about $100 each
- by Leighroy1984
- Thu May 21, 2009 11:51 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Hilux Disck Brake
- Replies: 9
- Views: 595
Sounds like you are missing an anti-rattle clip. Cant remember what the 85 lux caliper clip looks like but if you can get a shot with the wheel off looking into the caliper in the direction the pads go in I can explain better.
You wouldn't have a photo of a brake setup and what part it might be ...
- by Leighroy1984
- Wed May 20, 2009 4:26 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Hilux Disck Brake
- Replies: 9
- Views: 595
is it a tick or a bit of a knock sound my brothers had a knock sound when first braking and then when took foot off we tracked it down to be the draglink the thing from your steering box to the diff moving around under load
It is more of a Tick sound like a little stone in a tyre tick. But only ...
- by Leighroy1984
- Wed May 20, 2009 4:08 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Hilux Disck Brake
- Replies: 9
- Views: 595
Hi I have a problem with my front drivers brake disc. When I apply the brakes I get a Tick sound and when I take my foot off the brakes I get a Tick sound. When I first heard it I thought it was maybe the wheel bearings, but i replaced them and it is still there. Everything looks fine what could it ...
- by Leighroy1984
- Wed May 13, 2009 11:59 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Diff Oil
- Replies: 3
- Views: 366
Can some please help me out on what Diff Oil to use in the front & how many litres for a 1984 YN65 Hilux
- by Leighroy1984
- Thu May 07, 2009 2:07 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Hilux Help
- Replies: 1
- Views: 255
Hey all,
Just after some information, I have a 1984 Hilux Single Cab. When I pulled into the driveway today there was a knock from the front drivers side wheel. I grabed the tyre and there is slight movment in and out. What would be wrong and how do I fix it.

- by Leighroy1984
- Wed Mar 25, 2009 3:46 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Temp Problem
- Replies: 0
- Views: 153
Hey all having a problem with my 2.4Lt Diesel Hilux.
Last night I was driving around town when I noticed the Temp Gauge was very high. When I got home I was sitting in the driveway idiling I was checking the Temp and I turned my lights off and after about 15-30 seconds the temp gauge dropped about a ...
- by Leighroy1984
- Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:29 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: What color?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 515
"A bright shade of flourescent gaay ... "
Sorry it is only stock but it does what I need it to do plus these days I cant afford to spend to much on it. I am just happy with how it is now compared to when I started.

- by Leighroy1984
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:16 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: What color?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 515
Hey all, what color idea would you have for my Sunraysia?
Sorry about the photos it was getting a bit dark
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- by Leighroy1984
- Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:21 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Dunlop Trailmate
- Replies: 0
- Views: 136
Has anyone ever seen these tyres. A guy as these for $165 a courner (31x10.5r15) are these any good.
- by Leighroy1984
- Mon May 19, 2008 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: gearbox oil black
- Replies: 11
- Views: 568
coxy321 wrote:There should be NO pressure at all inside the diff housing. Your breather will be blocked for sure. If you leave it, you'll be destined for a lifetime of replacing axle and pinion seals.
Coxy
I think he is talking about his gearbox
- by Leighroy1984
- Tue May 13, 2008 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Removing Alternator
- Replies: 4
- Views: 186
Hi all,
I'm having some isssues getting the rear bolt undone on an alternator.
The alternator in question is rooted and getting replaced, but i can't get the rear bolt undone, i've sprayed it with some WD40 and let it soak and then tried it, but to no avail.
Does anyone have any "Tips or Tricks ...
- by Leighroy1984
- Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:03 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: I want a hilux! someone help
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1171
Why get a diesel over a petrol^^^(Just curious)Coz my mates got a 2.8L diesel and its a next to usless as its got no power to go up rock steps and get out off trouble.
I have a YN65 1984 model which has been updated to a 2.4 Diesel. I would go up against any 1984 to 1988 petrol ute any day. With ...