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by fj45304
Tue Jun 07, 2011 1:06 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3fe 80 series and a440f trans
Replies: 1
Views: 167

3fe 80 series and a440f trans

i have decided that im going to rip the stuffed 3fe and a440f and attempt a holden 304 and turbo 700 engine using marks adaptors anyone tackled this and have any pointers also is any of the old cruiser gear worth anything to sell
by fj45304
Sun Jun 05, 2011 10:50 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: fj80 3fe auto
Replies: 2
Views: 184

fj80 3fe auto

i have bought an fj80 3fe a440f non overdrive with snapped crank ive been steered away from fitting 304v8 to a440f auto my question is if i find a good 2f engine should i add my head and injection or find a 3f all help appreciated can afford engine swap but not engine/box swap :bad-words:
by fj45304
Wed Jun 01, 2011 1:22 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: fj80 landcruiser engine conversion
Replies: 3
Views: 241

fj80 landcruiser engine conversion

ive just bought a fj80 gxl auto landcruiser with a snapped crank auto is fine second hand engine is costly so im contemplating a v8 conversion either a 304 holden or a 5.7 chev outa vx has anyone done the conversion with toyota auto any help appreciated
by fj45304
Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:35 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 4.2 88 petrol fuel usage
Replies: 13
Views: 923

re patrol

hi mate youl be lucky to get 450km out of 90 litre tank thats wat im averaging and have changed points to electronic with a pertronix kit added extractors and changed muffler,added snorkel and done full service there a great tow vehicle just heavy on juice
by fj45304
Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:56 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: re ford maverick with 380000kms
Replies: 2
Views: 336

re ford maverick with 380000kms

hi guys im looking at buying a maverick 89 model 4.2 diesel its done 380k and has service history just wondering how many kms to expect before it needs a rebuild wat is the best way to check a diesel engine as never had one last car was a fj45 with a 350 chev
by fj45304
Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:28 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: re wipers on a 73 fj45
Replies: 1
Views: 272

re wipers on a 73 fj45

hi guys i have a 1973 fj45 with old wipers up top and ive changed my roof and window to 81 which wipers at the bottom how can i wire up my wipers so they work
by fj45304
Tue May 05, 2009 10:43 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: fj45 handbrake
Replies: 1
Views: 170

fj45 handbrake

i have a 73 with the old handbrake and want to upgrade handbrake to cable type on rear drums has anyone done this mod and tell me wat parts needed to do conversion
by fj45304
Tue May 05, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: fj45 how to dismantle front axle
Replies: 1
Views: 186

fj45 how to dismantle front axle

hi got an old front axle sitting in shed and want to take centre out can someone tell us how i removed diff bolts and hubs but still cant get axles out
by fj45304
Tue May 05, 2009 12:12 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 45 series to 60 series handbrake
Replies: 0
Views: 171

45 series to 60 series handbrake

hi just wondering how to go with doing the handbrake swap i heard u fit 90 baking plates and weld brakets on diff has anyone else done this and have any info
by fj45304
Sun May 03, 2009 1:24 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: re fj45 ute
Replies: 5
Views: 437

re fj45 ute

well today finished front extended shackles then started rear and noticed that my rear spring bushes are different to front has anyone encounterd this as guy at spare parts place said was only big or small pin
by fj45304
Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:05 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: re fj45 disc front swap
Replies: 13
Views: 615

re fj45 discs

how tight do you retighten the new pinion bolt,and to lock pinion would i lock hubs but transfer wont help with no front tailshaft on
by fj45304
Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:56 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: re fj45 disc front swap
Replies: 13
Views: 615

re pinion

so would i be better trying to drill or just buy pinion adaptor if you change pinion how do u undo bolt with impact gun do u lok hubs to stop pinion spinning
by fj45304
Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: sorry wrong button
Replies: 0
Views: 140

sorry wrong button

sorry pushed wrong button
by fj45304
Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:45 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: re fj45 disc front swap
Replies: 13
Views: 615

pinion flange

wat do you mean by circular pinon flange
by fj45304
Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:09 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: re fj45 disc front swap
Replies: 13
Views: 615

re pinion seal

do you have a link to ebay pinion flanges and also would i need a puller to remove pinion
by fj45304
Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:54 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: re fj45 disc front swap
Replies: 13
Views: 615

re pinion flange

ive got fluid drained out diffs how hard is it to do pinion change on fj45 are there and special tools required
by fj45304
Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:57 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: re fj45 disc front swap
Replies: 13
Views: 615

re fj45 disc front swap

hi guys decided to do disc brake front swap on 73 fj45 ute and pulled disc front out 82 model bolted all up ok now im up ####creek as the front tailshaft bolts dont line up so tried swapping uni joint and 82 part and they have diff uni sizes and otha shaft too long please help :twisted:
by fj45304
Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:23 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 60 and 45 series headlights
Replies: 2
Views: 216

60 and 45 series headlights

does the 60 series have the same size 7inch headlights as a fj45
by fj45304
Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:28 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: chev or ford v8 for a 40
Replies: 11
Views: 694

chev it m8 i got a 350 with 4 speed putting a turbo 350 auto goes great
by fj45304
Sat Apr 18, 2009 12:37 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: fj60 5 speed in fj45
Replies: 1
Views: 269

fj60 5 speed in fj45

hi found a 5 speed will it fit without much change i have a 73 fj45 with noisy 4 speed and 350 chev wondering whether to go 5 speed or put a turbo350 auto conversion
by fj45304
Sat Apr 18, 2009 12:55 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: wat sort of kms to expect from 2h diesel
Replies: 1
Views: 246

wat sort of kms to expect from 2h diesel

just wondering what sort of kms would u get out of a 2h and is there much difference in rebuilding compared to petrol engines
by fj45304
Sat Apr 18, 2009 12:46 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 12v or 24v
Replies: 1
Views: 191

12v or 24v

just wondering on australian model 83 model 60 series 2h diesel are they 12v or 24volt and how to tell looking at buying one
by fj45304
Thu Apr 16, 2009 1:03 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: will 45 rims fit 80 series
Replies: 3
Views: 317

will 45 rims fit 80 series

im looking at purchasing an 80 series turbo diesel and have a set of brand new mikey thompsons 33 inch on sunrasias and wondering if they will fit
by fj45304
Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:40 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 60 series turbo diesel
Replies: 6
Views: 569

60 series turbo diesel

hey guys looking at a turbo diesel 3970cc auto just ondering if anyone could tell me anything to look for it has no rust 350000kms drives smooth and wants 5 grand
by fj45304
Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:16 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: diffs,transfer and gearbox oil
Replies: 1
Views: 198

diffs,transfer and gearbox oil

just about to change oil before travelling and going to do diffs,transfer case and gearbox oil on a 73 fj45 cruiser and wondering how much oil they take and what grade oil
by fj45304
Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:05 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: re fj45 suspension swap
Replies: 0
Views: 204

re fj45 suspension swap

hi just wondering if someone has swapped early suspension to later suspension as i have an 73fj45 and would like to use 84 springs and shocks , someone told me early has small bush and later has larger can someone help are there anyone whos overcome this problem
by fj45304
Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:24 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: fj60 to fj45 power steer conversion
Replies: 1
Views: 246

fj60 to fj45 power steer conversion

hi just wondering had any info on this conversion
by fj45304
Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:51 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: info wanted on 98 gu 2.8turbo diesel
Replies: 1
Views: 223

info wanted on 98 gu 2.8turbo diesel

hi looking at buying a 98 gu dx 2.8td with 217000kms drives well for 14000 wat problems should i look for as never had diesel engine b4
by fj45304
Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:08 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: what to look for when buying gu patrol
Replies: 1
Views: 236

what to look for when buying gu patrol

hi guys im looking at buying a 98 gu 2.8 turbo diesel and its done 217000kms just wondering what issues to look for with this model
by fj45304
Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:24 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 73 fj45 wiring
Replies: 1
Views: 265

73 fj45 wiring

does anyone have a diagram for horn wires and the indicator wires or the colours