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by sparky!
Sat Jan 26, 2008 10:55 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: changing auto oil ?
Replies: 16
Views: 439

Running the engine till nearly all the auto oil has been pumped out runs the risk of picking up the torque convertor bush and possibly other problems, not advisable , always flush an auto by adding fresh stuff in place of what comes out, most flushing devices carry out the process this way. I did ...
by sparky!
Tue Jan 01, 2008 2:04 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: changing auto oil ?
Replies: 16
Views: 439

does it matter if the oil is a different brand and a little mixed ? cheers Doesnt matter what brand, as long as its DEXIII. You will never get all of the old oil from the transmission without totally stripping it down, regular servicing is the only method for keeping your auto fluid nice and clean ...
by sparky!
Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:59 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: changing auto oil ?
Replies: 16
Views: 439

Drop the output cooling line from the auto and start engine... The auto will pump almost all of its oil out.(preferably into a bucket) Turn off when oil flow slows right down but before it stops altogether. Refit the line and remove the pan from the auto. Clean the grit out and place a magnet in ...
by sparky!
Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:52 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: DOT 3 or DOT 4 ?
Replies: 31
Views: 1039

even a 2003 toyota 100series still recomend dot3 as the fluid to use. Dad asked one of the toyota spare partsguys about this, and he said the only real reason is because dot4 hadnt been certified for use in them by toyota. He will be doing a comoplete flush and using castrol dot4 in the next month ...
by sparky!
Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:59 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: noisy lifter - how bad?
Replies: 20
Views: 522

Ruff, was talking to a mate who has owned about six of these buggers, and he said he'd had two with the same symptoms, and he reckoned sticky lifter making the noise. Don't these have cams? I've only owned it for a couple of weeks so have barely had time to look under the bonnet at the POS let ...
by sparky!
Fri Dec 28, 2007 4:21 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: noisy lifter - how bad?
Replies: 20
Views: 522

Could be a cracked exhaust manifold too, or blown manifold gasket, good luck with it
by sparky!
Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:31 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: DOT 3 or DOT 4 ?
Replies: 31
Views: 1039

Its pretty simple, just use the fluid specified on the lid of the brake fluid reservoir, this will be whats required for the clutch circuit also, most tojos clutch reservoir lids have the same advisory on them too. DOT 3 fluid IS available, you should stick to that to avoid possible failure of ...
by sparky!
Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:52 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Idle Hunting on VN Commo V8
Replies: 32
Views: 859

Re: Idle Hunting on VN Commo V8

The problem is, when I start the engine, all is fine. It will initially rev around 1200rpm, then gradually settle. Usually, it would settle to 800rpm and stay there. Now it will drop to around 400, almost stall, then catch itself, rev up to about 1000rpm, then drop to 400etc. The engine is dual ...
by sparky!
Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:04 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Pics of Your Rig......
Replies: 779
Views: 287106

JESUS!!! That is 1 insane body lift!
Whats the net on the bonnet for?
by sparky!
Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:56 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Peeling Trim paint - YUK!
Replies: 6
Views: 557

Nah sorry, sparkys a dude and as straight as the nullabour. ;)
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic.php?t=125899
by sparky!
Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:57 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Peeling Trim paint - YUK!
Replies: 6
Views: 557

Yep got the same prob here too, to the point that it has hardened and cracked and peeled away around the windscreen and created a buzzing sound at 105kmh+, was really annoying, i had to pull over and peel off the loose excess that caused the noise, no irritating buzzing now! Looks shite tho i must ...
by sparky!
Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:27 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Oil Pressure Guage Not Working
Replies: 9
Views: 676

What grade of engine oil is run in it?
by sparky!
Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:38 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: clutch problems
Replies: 7
Views: 605

Ok heres the issue i had with mine, I bought my vehicle cheap ,on the basis it had a new clutch and master cylinder which had travelled less than 1000klms. On the drive home it began to slip when vehicle had gotten to OT. The master cylinder pushrod had NIL adjustment available, was maxxed out ...
by sparky!
Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:24 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: What brand Head Gasket??
Replies: 8
Views: 592

Good to hear, perhaps the torque settings for the previous gaskets were to strong then if the rings were 'split', or the gaskets were just shite
by sparky!
Wed Nov 21, 2007 6:54 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: What brand Head Gasket??
Replies: 8
Views: 592

Mate if youve had fire ring destruction on your previous gaskets, then you may have a timing issue, causing detonation, may even be caused by excessive carbon build in the combustion chambers/tops o pistons, or burnt valves, better look into that huh
by sparky!
Wed Nov 21, 2007 6:43 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: NL Petrol Strange Noises
Replies: 6
Views: 388

rustygq wrote:hasnt got a cracked exhaust manifold?
...or manifold gasket, possibly an exhaust pipe flange gasket or a holy muffler too
by sparky!
Sun Nov 18, 2007 10:46 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: QLD Winch Challenge Round 3 16,17,18 Nov 07 - PICS UP NOW!!!
Replies: 104
Views: 14110

Great action up there great to see some tough machines gettin put through their paces, quite a sight seein patrols and luxes roarin through the bush at break neck speeds, mobile insane asylums... :P Then seein that blue trol roll over metres from its finish box, winch man jumpin out and winchin it ...
by sparky!
Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:24 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Holden 202 EFI not firing injectors?
Replies: 12
Views: 295

Checked EFI relay lately?
by sparky!
Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:17 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: QLD Winch Challenge Round 3 16,17,18 Nov 07 - PICS UP NOW!!!
Replies: 104
Views: 14110

Gday guys, just wondering what the fees for o/nite will be during this event? we are not competing just want to go have a wheel and spectate the action. Its stated that the fees change during special events? Also what are the weather predictions/forecasts for the weekend, has it been sloppin up ...