Outer Limits 4x4 Board

There's a mob in Brissy who import low k Jap engines and give warantee. They have TB42's in stock, I think somewhere around $2,000 for the motor complete. I would be going down that path. Rebuild would be worth more than the car from a Mechanic. Would this be fitted?? Also have they got more HP ...

Wheel alignment done today:

Toe in was out a little bit

Wheel balance OUT MAJORLY

Will be investigating a steering dampener for the arm to panhard as it now has become VERY light when steering on the road,and the wobbling is not being absorbed properly.

MAYBE the clunk is actually a solenoid cutting out or even a tachometric relay.(this relay is triggered by the negative side of the coil and supplies power to the solenoids).
Mine has got 3 solenoids:
One at the tank
One at the in side of the converter
One at the out side of the converter.

Sounds like i know which is the best way to go but what about fit up?

Chassis to Steering arm OR Steering arm to Panhard rod?

Whats the best steering dampener to get for my GQ? Do i get a 4 way spring return (toughdog) or standered style (rancho)? Mine is the one with the dampener from chassis to steering arm but i have the brackets there for a steering arm to Panhard rod setup.Which is best? I have had a wheel balance but ...

I will ring jaycar today Thanks

Hi all
I am going to put 35's on my Mav when i sell my muddies and i would like to be able to get one of those speedo reducers than can be put on it to calibrate the speedo to suit.
Where and how much do i get them from.
Cheers in advance

Do drop boxes (whatever they are) effect the clearance??
Also what are the costings of the drop boxes and aftermarket control arms to suit my lift???

HEY 4WD STUFF
Why would it be the REAR tailshaft if it wobbles thru the steering wheel????

I used to be without a thermostat.
it was good when the temp was cold but once it got hot it stayed hotter for longer.
i have an 82 degree in mine and i have the twin thermos come on at half way.
Works great and i have an override switch for going on the beach or uphill with a trailer on.

What grade of oil do you have in it??

TURPS - The Pandard rod and bushes are only 12 months old,and the radius arms just move when a pry bar is used. JeSTeROCK - No i dont have a return to centre steering dampener,mine goes from the chassis to the steering arm bru21 - I run 31's on road @ about 32 psi and MUDDIES @ 40 psi on road and ...

I can be driving along then all of a sudden the whole vehicle shakes,the steering wheel shakes violently.I have to stop ,then when i get moving again it is gone.
This doesnt happen all the time and it does it with my both sets of tyres,so that rules out wheel balance.
I have castor plates.

Hi there all
i have the usual steering wheel wobbles.
Wheel bearings-GOOD
Swivel hub bearings-GOOD

NO MOVEMENT DETECTED ANYWHERE.

I've been told to change one of the tie rod ends with a ROSE JOINT.
How does this work any different as they both move etc etc?

Please help me understand.

Checked for ware tonight L/H/S has movement but its the R/H/S that is leaking.
The Mav has also done 380000 kms

How hard is it to change the seal behind the swivel hub?
Mine is leaking so where do i get some from (eg Repco,EBAY etc)?

Just wondering what types of front bars are around that are similar to Cheesy`s?

Are they cheaper or dearer?

Pics if possible?

Thanks

Hey oondy
What diff oil did you have in ti when you put the flush in?
Was it 80/90 or 85/140 or even different?

Whats best to do.My LSD isnt working even after changing oil.Got me in a bother a couple of times today.
Should i get a rear diff-lock or just rebuild/repair the LSD?

I prefer old school.
O.K. efi goes well but if you break down in the bush theres no computers,coil packs, or modules etc out there,at least with carby you can adjust float levels or whatever to make it run to get you out.
Who cares if it does run ruogh ,it gets you home

I did long ago a body lift but the gas tank needs lifting. Any ideas as its held on at the front by 2 bolts and the brackets (welded to the tank) go flat towards the front for about 4 inches then they go down and backwards (at about a 30 degree angle basically till they rejoin the tank. At the back ...

I used to have them on my `96 Navara Dual Cab.They bolted on fine,they just sat out a little bit ,but with the nudge bar off a pathfinder and rollbar (and lights) in the tray i thought it looked a treat.

I`ll get some pics for you this weekend. I used a single pulley behind a double pulley. I had to twist the air cleaner a little bit to clear the compressor. I am also thinking of putting a 2nd alt there as well BUT it is all still in the design stage so it doesnt look real appealing at the moment. I ...

What i did,was to drain all the oil out of the filler plug (in the body of the compressor).Once drained i put a grease nipple into the filler plug and refit the bolt. I am now in the process of hooking up hoses and filters etc. What i also did was the leave the original A/C compressor in position ...

I have my timing on 17 degrees with the vacuum advance connected.It doesnt ping on petrol (when i use it).I disconnected the advance and i felt like it wasnt as responsive.
I was told this setting by 2 LPG fitters in Newcastle.

o.k. fair call.
Well then,if i unbolt the bellhousing from a diesel manual will that bolt to the gearbox of a petrol motor.

REASON: i dont want to have to change the gearbox and trasfer case if i dont have to.

It has crossed my mind to put a 4.2TD in my Mav.Will the diesel block bolt to the manual bellhousing from the 4.2 carby block???
What about exhaust???
Thanks

of4x4 wrote:
I've also read that a Blue Bird 50A alternator is a bolt on changeover, and apparently they can be rebuilt and upgraded to 100A spec.

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Yep they bolt straight on.You can get a new stator and rotor that will do the job.

Did it to mine but with 85A internals

Hey Screwy.
From memory , the 5 speed that i was going to put in my MK but eventually sold you,the gear lever was under the heater box,cause the 2.8 was shorter than the diesel.I also had to change the bell housings over and as you said the gearbox mounts are in different spots.

You use 2 changeover relays BUT you musnt forget the safety switches(i.e. on the locks so the window doesnt move when the tailgate is open). I am not sure if it gets earthed thru the door lock switch on the tailgate or not. ASSUMING That the door locks DO switch earth: RELAY 1 30 Wire to one wire of ...