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Oil came out a bit black but not milky or contaminated. My engine is getting stripped down this week so hopefully we can find a direct cause for the symptoms. Even though I've been deeper before, I'd really like to know what happened here so it doesn't happen again!!

The VN in my MIddy always ran hot with the 75 series radiator. I would avoid 40 / 70 series radiators as they are narrow. I'm pretty sure a Lux will fit something wider. I ended up with a custom Rad from Aussie Desert Coolers. With my body lift, I was able to go much taller in the rad without risk ...

I'm hoping someone can help with this... we have 2 vehicles displaying all the same symptoms after getting stuck in bog holes in Wombat State Forest the other week. Both of us have gone to our respective mechanics who have offered no conclusions. One vehicle is running a VN V8 with a snorkel, the ...

That's Matt at All Wheel Drive on Waverly Rd East Malvern. The phone number is right.

Don't make any decisions till you've been there.

My friend got back to me and its the same ACL stuff mentioned above... I'll have to give it a shot

"supercheap auto has the small sheets as part of their stocked items, and can get the bigger sheets in on order. They were also the cheapest by far on this stuff."

Sometimes its hard to see if the fuse has blown or not. If you can identify which fuse is from that circuit, pull it out, check it with a multimeter. Also, check the fuse holder for voltage (both sides) If you can find 12V at the holder and the fuse is fine, keep looking behind the dash. If there is ...

I have a similar problem with mine. A mate of mine has suggested a product you can stick (screw) into place that apparently makes a huge difference. I'll chase up what it is and Tonka.

What is HPC coating? Is it expensive?

SIM79 wrote:Take all the wheels of the trailer.

sierrajim wrote:
Beyond that buy a wheel clamp as well, they're not too dear.

I think you have your best 2 options there... and of course insure it anyway cos you never know what might happen on or off the water

bourbon , got a full soft-top made for his 40series !! i will get the info from him & post it up !! :? I think its up near Mt Evelyn thou !! not even close !!! :oops: its in Boronia !! http://www.canvasoutbackcreations.com.au/html/4_x_4.html http://www.canvasoutbackcreations.com.au/assets/images/db ...

Don't lift later on!!!! While there is no engine in it, do ALL the mods u are planning to do. Will save u $$$ headaches and re-engineering in the long run

Can anyone recommend somewhere to get a soft top made up for the Middy? Obviously there is nothing on the market so it would be a full custom job.

I'm in melbourne round the caulfield area but more than prepared to travel if the price and quality is right

Thanks

remember that once they are done, you'll need to re-paint / powder coat them too. I did mine but would have just bought them pre-done from Procomp except that they didn't clear the front brake calipers. If the procomp rims will clear the calipers on ur 60 then sell the rims u have and get these ones ...

RUFF wrote:
Have you cleaned the throttle body yet?

I haven't... I thought that by disconnecting the IAC and still getting the problem I had eliminated that as a possible cause.

Someone told me that some Bundy doors had glass that could lift out and that they would fit the middy. Apparently they're extremely rare.

If they definitely don't fit, you've probably saved me hours of phone call to try and find them!

I disconnected the IAC and it still hunted. The revs were higher but problem was still there. Had a look at some photocopies a mate gave me from the delco efi book and it says its in open loop (ie. o2 sensor has no input) when at idle That leaves MAP sensor TPS or manifold temp or speed sensor. I'm ...

The idle was rock solid until the other day. It started hunting between 600 - 1000 and now will drop to 400 and almost stall. The engine had a full dyno tune when it was installed so the map on the memcal has been modified to suit I'll start with the o2 sensor and see how it goes. Can anyone tell me ...

Do you swap them over every time you take the roof off?

I did a big post a couple of years ago on my body lift. Not sure if its still there. EDIT: found it! http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=10589&highlight= I used 50mm Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethelene for front and rear and 75mm for the middle 3 mounts so the spacer was the ...

I'm probably looking to get Cheesy Racing to to a wheel carrier for me at around $600 or so. Do you juts take the back doors off when the roof is off?

I'm looking to go tops off but still chasing a solution for the rear doors

PGS 4WD wrote:Is it stock or modded? Certainly clean throttle and reset base idle. How many klms?

Joel

It got rebuilt around 15000km ago. Slightly bigger cam and custom headers. WHen you say base idle, you mean the timing?

The MAP sensor was one of the first things I checked... had hassles with that one before. Then I checked all vacuum pipes as the problem was much worse on gas. My next guess was the O2 sensor. If I disconnect it all together, what will happen to my engine? Will it just run a little rich on the ...

V8 Middy wrote: Pin in the diag plug has returned no codes.

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 fuel ...

Do you know someone who could quote on modifying my existing doors? (in Melbourne) Previously when I've approached panel beaters about this type of thing they don't want to know about it.

Thanks

I'm looking to do a soft top conversion (or easily removable hard top) for the Middy. I've heard that some imports (possible bundeeras) had rear doors with removable glass but they are extremely rare. Would anyone know a starting point to source a set? The only other option I can think of is to chop ...

I'm up in Caloundra at the moment, mid-way through a bit of a road trip. (I'm from Melbourne) Thought I had covered all bases getting the vehicle serviced and inspected before I left but now I have a grinding noise coming from the ttransfer. It disappears when I take my foot right off the ...

This could be useful for others with stereo problems... Turns out, an isolating transformer I had installed to remove the ground loop between the head unit and the amp was sitting right next to an 8ga power lead. Until now, no problem although I did have a really faint alternator whine but not ...

As v8patrol said, check youre loom, and dont just pull on plugs, actually make sure you get pliers or wahtever in there and yank on every individual pin. I was caught out like this on my yamaha, the rec/reg wasnt charging, i measured for all the right voltages etc... found i needed a new rec/reg ...

I've just borrowed a 40L engel fridge from a friend to get me through a road trip I'm about to embark on. Problem is, it creates a very loud hum through the stereo when the compressor is running. Both the stereo and fridge are running off the second battery and wiring and earth are all good. Any ...

As abaove, my battery / charge light is coming on only under acceleration. Revving in neutral won't do it, neither will cruising. It happens on petrol and on gas. I've checked for loose wires that may get pulled by the engine twisting but no joy. Any suggestions what it might be? Engine is 5l VN V8 ...

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