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by joem_au
Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:17 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: shuttering in lux. when taking off in 1st
Replies: 22
Views: 1309

Re: shuttering in lux. when taking off in 1st

I have had shuddering from day one with my 95 hilux. I had replaced each component and the shuddering would go then come back over time.

The shuddering is slighly different and appears under load in first gear and would go at about 2000 rpm.

Tail shaft uni as they were worn, centre bearing, diff ...
by joem_au
Thu Nov 04, 2010 6:05 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2.4 problems with head
Replies: 2
Views: 252

Re: 2.4 problems with head

Do a compressions test on the engine. That will tell you if you are loosing pressure. Is there excessive blow by in the Tappet cover air vent? This could indicate oil rings problems which would account for poor performance. Usually it over heats for a reason. You can have a head gasket blow and ...
by joem_au
Thu Nov 04, 2010 5:43 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: hilux 2.8 replaicement head gasket!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 458

Re: hilux 2.8 replaicement head gasket!!!!

[quote="samdumbert"]2.8 hiluxs dont blow gaskets, I guarantee its a cracked head.[/quote]

Yes they do. Mine blew 60K after a rebuild. I had the head cleaned, pressure tested and shaved. Head was all good. Gasket was the problem.
by joem_au
Wed Nov 03, 2010 1:48 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: electrical problems 95 HIlux
Replies: 0
Views: 128

electrical problems 95 HIlux

Hi folks, first post I think but long time reader.

The problem is one morning after some rain I lost all break lights, all indicators, hazard lights, dash back light (not oil, glow, handbrake etc).

All fuses had blown and blow again when I replace them. The blinkers and hazards will blink 2 - 3 ...
by joem_au
Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:32 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Hilux ln106R clutch shudder
Replies: 1
Views: 261

Hilux ln106R clutch shudder

Hi folks, my clutch shudders when taking off. It doesn't seem to slip.

Is it on the way out? How do I look to see if its stuffed or not?