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by oldmate
Sat Sep 10, 2016 5:52 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 4WD recommendation
Replies: 7
Views: 1105

Re: 4WD recommendation

I wouldn't totaly discount a sof roader for beach use. I happened to see one of those audi things on Stockton beach last weekend. Complete with low profile tyres. However another idea would be to speak to a body modification shop. With a body on chassis large 4wd I don't think it would be all that ...
by oldmate
Fri Sep 02, 2016 11:03 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 4WD recommendation
Replies: 7
Views: 1105

Re: 4WD recommendation

Check the back lot at universal studios

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by oldmate
Wed Dec 23, 2015 2:00 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Blown EFI fuse 93 Toyota 80series?
Replies: 5
Views: 1686

Re: Blown EFI fuse 93 Toyota 80series?

The fuel pump does receive power from the EFI fused circuit. It would be my first point of call, as fuel pump failures due to ethanol fuel or lack of use when LPG is fitted are reasonably common.
by oldmate
Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:14 am
Forum: Hilux
Topic: model coding
Replies: 2
Views: 1082

Re: model coding

Here ya go.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_model_codes" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


The first R means you have the petrol engine, the L series are diesels, and the VZ series are the v6 petrols.
by oldmate
Fri Jul 31, 2015 12:57 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: fuel going stale
Replies: 6
Views: 2538

Re: fuel going stale

If you are using ethanol unleaded this will be a problem. Stick with non-ethanol unleaded, which might mean switching to premium depending on where you live. There's still plenty of non ethanol 91 around sydney/newcastle. That's all I use. Ethanol is ok, but only if you are using a shit load of fuel ...
by oldmate
Sat Jun 20, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Online brake parts
Replies: 3
Views: 1793

Re: Online brake parts

eBay.

Just go with the regular after market brands -rda, ebc... etc ;)
by oldmate
Wed May 27, 2015 4:24 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Any details on new model 200's ?
Replies: 8
Views: 3192

Re: Any details on new model 200's ?

The V6 may be a petrol replacement. The 4 litre V6 from the prado/hilux is close to making the same output as the 4.6 V8 petrol currently in the 200 series. Also it's eight years since the 200 was introduced. The landcruiser is typically replaced every 8-10 years. I wouldn't be buying a new 200 ...
by oldmate
Sun May 10, 2015 7:25 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 12V Impact Wrench..What to get?
Replies: 9
Views: 3845

Re: 12V Impact Wrench..What to get?

I wouldn't have a cordless impact to leave in a car. Chances are when you actually need to use it the battery will be flat. I get by with just hand tools, but there are plenty of good 12 volt corded impacts that work. ARB used to, perhaps still do sell a good cheap one. In the garage, the cordless ...
by oldmate
Sat Nov 01, 2014 12:34 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 80 series gurus answer my noob questions please.
Replies: 37
Views: 8090

Re: 80 series gurus answer my noob questions please.

Agree on the castor. You don't really need panhards with a 2 inch lift though. The best investment would be new radius arms. It wouldn't hurt to get them for a size slightly bigger than your lift (ie 3 inch arms for 2 inch lift). More castor is a good thing with the big fat tyres. If you go on ...
by oldmate
Wed Sep 17, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: How long Does a Water pump last
Replies: 7
Views: 2809

Re: How long Does a Water pump last

Check the bearing for play every time you change the belt. Replace when it starts to get loose. On some engines it's considered good maintenance to change the pump when doing the timing belt (or every other timing belt). Engines such as the hilux diesels where the water pump is a considerable effort ...
by oldmate
Thu Jul 31, 2014 7:00 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Choosing gear ratio's
Replies: 3
Views: 858

Re: Choosing gear ratio's

I would start with the diff gears and then work out if you need the transfer gears by driving it. I don't think you will, as an automatic pulls higher gearing much easier. However if you are undergeared in the diffs then the vehicle will be a slug everywhere. 4.8's with the 35's sound like it would ...
by oldmate
Sat Jun 21, 2014 1:45 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Hunting 12HT on startup
Replies: 7
Views: 4407

Re: Hunting 12HT on startup

No glow plugs on the 12ht. But there is a heater screen on the intake which should be checked.
Also check the idle speed isn't too low.
by oldmate
Tue May 20, 2014 7:36 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Led driving lights - watts/amps query
Replies: 5
Views: 2163

Re: Led driving lights - watts/amps query

Connect the light directly to the battery and measure the current, to eliminate a faulty relay or other wiring issue. 6mm wire is more than plenty. If you can't get the full power that way I would be inclined to try and get a refund. 400 bucks sounds well and truly over priced for no name chinese ...
by oldmate
Fri Apr 25, 2014 12:23 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: ... ....
Replies: 1
Views: 517

Re: ( BRISBANE - LOGAN ) please help a fellow 4WD'r

Is there any diesel left in the tank?
by oldmate
Sun Apr 20, 2014 4:31 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Welding advice
Replies: 13
Views: 3259

Re: Welding advice

My question is, would the jaycar 15amp to 10amp power box work for me? Yes it would work, but there is no advantage over using a 10 amp plug or filing down the 15 amp plug. You can still only draw a maximum of 10 amps from the wall before the circuit breaker trips. The welder will draw 15 amps as a ...
by oldmate
Sun Mar 02, 2014 3:54 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: fzj 105r pros and cons?
Replies: 8
Views: 1552

Re: fzj 105r pros and cons?

My point was that the pros are also the cons. It is subject to personal differences.

Pro: Has solid front axle, great for hardcore off road
con: has solid front axle, crap for on road handling and ride.

Pro: big comfy wagon
Con: giant whale that is difficult to park/navigate through tight tracks.
by oldmate
Sat Mar 01, 2014 7:05 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: fzj 105r pros and cons?
Replies: 8
Views: 1552

Re: fzj 105r pros and cons?

brad 93hilux wrote:
Too bad your an idiot

But luckily your a genius

:roll:
Fortunately computers can correct grammatical errors.

Unfortunately it isn't working for you.
by oldmate
Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:47 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: fzj 105r pros and cons?
Replies: 8
Views: 1552

Re: fzj 105r pros and cons?

Pros:

It's not a Nissan.

Cons:

It's not a Nissan.
by oldmate
Tue Jan 28, 2014 8:59 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1HZ or 1HD-T
Replies: 34
Views: 6204

Re: 1HZ or 1HD-T

I get 14-18 highway-city, driving 'normally'. Thats with an auto. They do seem to be a bit better than the manuals when not towing. You can easily make it more using the power. Towing is 25+ Also the 1fz has its own problems. They like to drink the oil as well as the petrol. Very expensive fix if ...
by oldmate
Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:21 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1HZ or 1HD-T
Replies: 34
Views: 6204

Re: 1HZ or 1HD-T

The only way you'll get those figures out of a v8 is if you drive very slowly.

So slowly that you will be dragged off by people in the 2h powered landcruisers ;)

17 litres is horrendous for a 2h. I was getting 11-12 in my 60 series.
by oldmate
Mon Jan 27, 2014 2:03 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1HZ or 1HD-T
Replies: 34
Views: 6204

Re: 1HZ or 1HD-T

Well given the type of driving you say you are going to do, an IFS 100 series would make more sense. That gives you the factory turbo diesel option. The down side is it costs a bit more money to buy. I would assume you are in the 10-20k range now. A good TD 100 will be high 20s. But the reality is ...
by oldmate
Sun Jan 26, 2014 1:17 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1HZ or 1HD-T
Replies: 34
Views: 6204

Re: 1HZ or 1HD-T

Apart from the potential heat issues with a turbo 1hz, 105 series, this model also has a weaker gearbox that has given plenty of people problems, especially when towing with a turbo motor. I think you are better off going with the 80 series, 1hd-t. But have the big end bearings checked out before ...
by oldmate
Sat Jan 25, 2014 8:37 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1HZ or 1HD-T
Replies: 34
Views: 6204

Re: 1HZ or 1HD-T

They are both crap engines.

Buy a cheap petrol 105 series, convert it to a 1hd-fte.
by oldmate
Thu Jan 23, 2014 5:54 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: How do people rate the VDJ76R?
Replies: 33
Views: 4749

Re: How do people rate the VDJ76R?

Car will be mainly used for touring with 33's and mild off road. Couldn't see myself tackling trails with off cambers and ruts considering these 4wd's are tall. In that case 70 series is a waste of time. Get a 100 or 200 series in your price range. AS for luxury, a 200 series is not luxury. If you ...
by oldmate
Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:01 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Emptying radiator contents into oil in approx 2 mins ?????
Replies: 14
Views: 1737

Re: Emptying radiator contents into oil in approx 2 mins ???

Don't waste your time and money with compression/pressure testing. Pull the head and check for damage. With severe overheating the 22r block can warp between cylinders that can't be machined. It's better to know that before you spend money on it ;)
by oldmate
Sat Jan 18, 2014 9:09 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Spend my money...
Replies: 35
Views: 3640

Re: Spend my money...

Here ya go. A perfectly capable truck for 2500.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/newcastl ... 1034341880" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If it's still for sale ;)
by oldmate
Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:05 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: can you get a diode to take 30a at 14vdc?
Replies: 5
Views: 1978

Re: can you get a diode to take 30a at 14vdc?

but the way i thought it worked was by having my two batteries in series i double the voltage.. which means my accessories run at half the amperage they used to and (this part i'm not too sure on) i thought that by having the two batteries in series i would be doubling my AH capacity of the battery ...
by oldmate
Sun Jan 12, 2014 3:11 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: can you get a diode to take 30a at 14vdc?
Replies: 5
Views: 1978

Re: can you get a diode to take 30a at 14vdc?

You don't need to run at 24 volt to extent battery life, just run two 12 volt batteries in parallel on your auxiliary system. Charging times will double though, so unless you do a lot of driving between camp spots you might have issues
by oldmate
Sun Jan 12, 2014 12:55 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Spend my money...
Replies: 35
Views: 3640

Re: Spend my money...

XJ cherokee or a range rover classic.

Cheap as chips, family friendly and both quite capable with minor mods and the balls to stomp the skinny pedal.
by oldmate
Sun Jan 05, 2014 1:22 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series gearbox speedo drive pin lost...new one?
Replies: 2
Views: 608

Re: 80 Series gearbox speedo drive pin lost...new one?

Do you mean the pin shown here under the Toyota label? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TOYOTA-LANDCRUISER-SPEEDO-SPEED-SENSOR-TRANSDUCER-METER-80-SERIES-100-SERIES-/231127798698?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35d04a53aa" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; If so you should be able to buy ...