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by david123
Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:55 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: vitara diff gears into sierra...
Replies: 44
Views: 1941

Do vitara diff go straight into sierra, or do you just get the RnP and fit them. Seems a big job to fit RnP and beyond my skills, where as if its the full diff center, no probs. vitara have an alloy centre which isnt very strong so the crownwheel and pinon is transferrred over to the sierra steel ...
by david123
Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:26 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: vitara diff gears into sierra...
Replies: 44
Views: 1941

Do vitara diff go straight into sierra, or do you just get the RnP and fit them.

Seems a big job to fit RnP and beyond my skills, where as if its the full diff center, no probs.
by david123
Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:29 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 1.3 over heating at 80kph - 110kph
Replies: 16
Views: 556

My radiator is pretty stuffed, but, I do not have a shroud, only a small electric fan, and no overheating probs as long as I stay up in speed. Only time the fan comes on is when working hard, when cruising, no drama, even towing a trailer full of wood. id be getting a master gauge and checking the ...
by david123
Fri Aug 21, 2009 1:55 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vitara rear recovery hook
Replies: 36
Views: 1393

the tie down points are strong enough... i have used mine many times to pull toyotas out never failed... just leave them stuck its more funny I used to carry a big long roap so as to get anyone out, no more. The last one I tried was a 100 series, and he was diffs down. I had 3 attempts and was ...
by david123
Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Transfer and diff oil questions
Replies: 23
Views: 704

BlueSuzy wrote:Ah ok. May have to go searching see if it makes a difference to my gearbox..

Also just put a new carrier in my rear diff so see if she whines from wrong backlash on the existing gears!
Here is there find a dealer site.

http://www.redlineoil.com.au/reseller-locations.asp
by david123
Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:04 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Transfer and diff oil questions
Replies: 23
Views: 704

BlueSuzy wrote:Where does one get this redline shockpoof? Supercrap sell it?
I get mine from Motor Traders, bit like REPCO.
by david123
Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:25 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Transfer and diff oil questions
Replies: 23
Views: 704

Interesting, I do not doubt word of mouth, but has he given a reason. I love it, but always learning. Well you know how these things go. It was a replica GTHO w/LSD racing in one of the nostalgia classes, chewed up two or three diffs in two or three outings. Apparently redline coughed up to rebuild ...
by david123
Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:09 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Buying a Suzuki in Tasmania?
Replies: 10
Views: 399

Cool.

Seems I always say the wrong thing and all jump down my throat.

I don't know how its done, but, it cant be too hard as people who have no idea of our laws can do it.
by david123
Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:04 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Buying a Suzuki in Tasmania?
Replies: 10
Views: 399

RUFF wrote:
TheOtherLeft wrote:
david123 wrote:I have no idea, but as oz is full of people who come here, for overseas, buy a car or bike, and travel, it is doable.

Japanese and Europeans do it all the time.
Relevance????
Are you serious????
What have I said wrong.

Yes Im serious, I have bought bikes off these people.
by david123
Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:47 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Transfer and diff oil questions
Replies: 23
Views: 704

Interesting, I do not doubt word of mouth, but has he given a reason.

I love it, but always learning.
by david123
Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:45 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Buying a Suzuki in Tasmania?
Replies: 10
Views: 399

TheOtherLeft wrote:
david123 wrote:I have no idea, but as oz is full of people who come here, for overseas, buy a car or bike, and travel, it is doable.

Japanese and Europeans do it all the time.
Relevance????

.
Just saying it can be done, as none of the travelers I have met have an ozzy address
by david123
Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Transfer and diff oil questions
Replies: 23
Views: 704

if you want the best, go for Redline IMO, its expensive, but the best.

Read up on redlines listing to find what's best.
by david123
Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:59 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Buying a Suzuki in Tasmania?
Replies: 10
Views: 399

I have no idea, but as oz is full of people who come here, for overseas, buy a car or bike, and travel, it is doable.

Japanese and Europeans do it all the time.
by david123
Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:03 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vitara rear recovery hook
Replies: 36
Views: 1393

It will take bugger all for the 3rd bolt hole to be filled.

What have you done to the other side regards washers.

A piece of 1/4 plate would be sweet.
by david123
Sat Aug 15, 2009 12:27 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 1.3 sierra tappet adjustment
Replies: 6
Views: 187

islandvitara wrote:SWEEEEEEEEET!!! nailed it!! engine is running super smoooooth :armsup:

intake set at 0.015mm exhaust set at 0.022mm


runs very nice now :armsup:
That doesn't seem right, sorry, from memory, inlet (hot) 0.23mm and outlet (hot) 0.28mm

You sure thats not thou.
by david123
Fri Aug 14, 2009 6:42 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Suzuki Starter motors
Replies: 11
Views: 312

hey 220 for a new one. i am pretty sure i can get these heaps cheaper then this. if any one is interested let me know what model of car you have.. i can get any starter or alternator reman or new cheap What else, I need, thrust bearing, clutch, brakes, diff gears, tell me what you have. 1986 holden ...
by david123
Fri Aug 14, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Suzuki Starter motors
Replies: 11
Views: 312

bunder_ute wrote:hey 220 for a new one.
i am pretty sure i can get these heaps cheaper then this. if any one is interested let me know what model of car you have.. i can get any starter or alternator reman or new cheap
Doh, how much cheaper ?
by david123
Fri Aug 14, 2009 2:57 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Suzuki Starter motors
Replies: 11
Views: 312

Ahh ok, the replacement was only $220, but its still only a 3 pole.

Now I've got a newbie you tell me this, hehe, goodo.
by david123
Fri Aug 14, 2009 2:25 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Suzuki Starter motors
Replies: 11
Views: 312

Also, swift 1.3 starters are same as sierra ones. u do need to swap the guts over from the swift into the sierra thats all. Please explain, I really don't understand how that helps. With a 4 pole starter, it will slow down, poling, and give you heaps of warning, but 3 pole, perfect one start ...
by david123
Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:23 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Suzuki Starter motors
Replies: 11
Views: 312

yea I understand, I have no fear in this little girl, she has never failed me, no use going out for hard core with others, as they can't get anywhere near, so im held back. Very lucky I was atop, not down low hey. Now, Im a bit sus, I will be pulling the starter in a few months and inspecting it ...
by david123
Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Suzuki Starter motors
Replies: 11
Views: 312

Suzuki Starter motors

G'day Folks, dunno if this is known, but I found out the hard way. Suzi starter motors are 3 pole, and so, work perfect till they drop ded, from perfect to burnt out in one start. I was out mucking about, as normal, by myself, drove up top a sand hill and stopped to admire the view, went to start, a ...
by david123
Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:06 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: why suzuki's
Replies: 31
Views: 1368

My playground is sand, and with a 5" total lift, some engine performance mods, 31" baja claws, my sierra will go in two wheel drive, where others cannot go in 4wd. Amazing to see the faces of people in "proppa" 4wds bogged to the diffs, and this little ugly suzi rocks up and asks if they want a tow ...
by david123
Sun Aug 02, 2009 3:47 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Timing
Replies: 0
Views: 134

Timing

Timing is a bit of a mystery to me, but, I know well that the higher the octane, the more advance to put you dizzy. ok, so who has played, what initial timing do you have for say 98 octane or 105 octane. If you have altered, have you had the dizzy springs altered. What power or fuel decreases have ...
by david123
Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:43 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: rim width
Replies: 13
Views: 458

skinner rim better, got 31x10.5 on stock sierra rims, air down to 6psi no probs, got 31sx10.5s on 15x7 rims also and 10 psi is pushing it, rolled the tyres off them rims a few times I have 31" bajas on 8" rims, in summer air down to 5psi, had her up on two wheels often, never rolled a tyre off ...
by david123
Fri Jul 24, 2009 3:19 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Will I fit in a ZOOK
Replies: 20
Views: 675

Yeh thats a good point. I will need to get fuel. I understand what you mean about the wrangler they are a pain in the ass. I wish I could bolt my seat from my Hyundai not the best car in the world but man I love their seats. Why can't you, seriously. Seats make for a comfortable run, and, suzi ...
by david123
Fri Jul 24, 2009 12:37 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Will I fit in a ZOOK
Replies: 20
Views: 675

I have owned numerous 4bys, as most have, and for us taller blokes, they are all a bit of a squeez. The biggest was an F150, not too bad, but nothing like a full size road car. Believe it or not, a wrangler is not much diff in seating for us than a suzi, two wranglers, one suzi, very similar seating ...
by david123
Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:27 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Will I fit in a ZOOK
Replies: 20
Views: 675

PJ.zook wrote:Im 6'4" and a bit of a fatty, i fit in Sierra fine.
X2, have a go, you will be surprised.

Surely you know someone, or can go to a dealer and get a ride, see how you go.
by david123
Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:29 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Transfer gears
Replies: 24
Views: 940

Re: Transfer gears

sheps wrote:
david123 wrote:
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by david123
Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:36 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Transfer gears
Replies: 24
Views: 940

Re: Transfer gears

thats why cars have a gearbox, i regularly use 4th and 5th low as 5low is a little lower then 1 high. the 6.5s mean that i have 10 gears from slower then walking pace to 120kph. there is nothing wrong with driving in 4 low or whatever gear ya need to move at the right speed. You still then only ...
by david123
Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: bible?
Replies: 12
Views: 381

grimbo wrote:wow could you be any more vague
erm, look in the bible, you may find the answer your looking for, aaaahahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaa