Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.

Search found 9 matches

by johnsy
Wed Oct 26, 2011 12:19 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Gu TD42t hard to start help needed
Replies: 11
Views: 1061

Re: Gu TD42t hard to start help needed

That doesn't sound much like fun at all winmag... atleast I've only got myself to blame. Compression fracture to my L1 vertibrae after taking a fall from the dirt squirter, been parked up for ten weeks now and they're still recomending another four off. The morphine hit was quite memorable though ...
by johnsy
Tue Oct 25, 2011 2:59 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Gu TD42t hard to start help needed
Replies: 11
Views: 1061

Re: Gu TD42t hard to start help needed

Another quick update... I have replaced the rubber hose from the clean side of the fuel filter to the pump and reprimed and everything seems to be okay at this stage, i'm not entirely sure how it will go starting after sitting for a while as we're yet to source a new alternator for the big girl (did ...
by johnsy
Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:01 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Gu TD42t hard to start help needed
Replies: 11
Views: 1061

Re: Gu TD42t hard to start help needed

Winmag I'va also just serviced the vehicle (all oils and filters) whilst replacing the clutch and fixing some other niggles. It was also blowing puffs of white smoke at regular intervals at idle. Thanks a-dog I've gotta timing gauge set on order and since I know none of this vehicles history I may ...
by johnsy
Mon Oct 24, 2011 3:30 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Gu TD42t hard to start help needed
Replies: 11
Views: 1061

Gu TD42t hard to start help needed

Hi guys the patient is a 2000 Gu Ute fitted with the td42t, she was always hard to start and has now completely failed to run after much cranking. I have; checked the glow circuit, replaced glow plugs (just to be sure) had the injectors overhauled, run a compression test (cold), checked the fuel cut ...
by johnsy
Wed May 25, 2011 9:26 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: vdj79r rim specs
Replies: 0
Views: 118

vdj79r rim specs

Hi guys I've had a bit of a troll through and can't find anywhere that states the load rating of the standard toyota alloys as fitted to the 70 series GX and GXL utes. if anyone can fill me in that would be great. thanks johnsy
by johnsy
Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: a question about the new 70 series interiors.
Replies: 2
Views: 216

a question about the new 70 series interiors.

Hi guys i am looking to buy a 70 series for a work ute and would prefer the GXL with only two seats (to limit having to cart every bludger about) and like the interior trim however the carpet floor is going to be an issue with greasy work boots. So does anyone know if there is vinyl trim under the ...
by johnsy
Sun Aug 08, 2010 4:16 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: engel fridge help required.
Replies: 1
Views: 302

engel fridge help required.

Hi guys i need some assistance troubleshooting a fault with my engel. it is a MT45F - G4, 40L approximately 8 years old. the fridge was originally installed in a Hilux service vehicle, all the headlight and airbag wiring in the hilux fried and it took the two fuses in the engel out with it at the ...
by johnsy
Mon Jul 12, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU UTE airbags (srs)
Replies: 4
Views: 386

Re: GU UTE airbags (srs)

thanks wolfie, is yours a 4.2 or the 3.0? johnsy
by johnsy
Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:09 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU UTE airbags (srs)
Replies: 4
Views: 386

GU UTE airbags (srs)

Hi guys i was just wondering what year the utes were released with dual (driver and passenger) srs airbags? thanks for your help johnsy