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by salli
Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:27 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: removing arb airlocker hose
Replies: 3
Views: 188

Thanks mate ,Its all good now ,there was alot of crap under the ring as the ring is broken off,but ive cleaned it and now it works .Thanks again
by salli
Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:08 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: removing arb airlocker hose
Replies: 3
Views: 188

removing arb airlocker hose

Ok i got a split in in arb airlocker hose and was wondering how to remove the blue airlocker hose where it goes into a brass section then into the silver fitting. Its got a orange ring at the end of it .Its the air solenoid end i need to know,located at the aircompressor end.Is it a press fit or ...
by salli
Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:04 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: vechile does not start at times,or it runs awhile and dies
Replies: 2
Views: 117

vechile does not start at times,or it runs awhile and dies

I have this problem since driving through some salty water....my car started coughing and splattering,and dies.I have checked my plugs ,leads,checked the computor for codes and nothing.My Suzuki Jimny with m13a engine sometimes runs for an hour than die and not want to start,other times it does not ...
by salli
Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:11 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: clutch will not disengage
Replies: 6
Views: 209

Yeh thanks for the replies guys ...i give it ago see what happens...The clutch is not old ,and not worn,If i have to remove it i am hoping to just use some sandpaper to clean it.Maybe some emery paper on the flywheel.

Its a Suzuki Jimny by the way
by salli
Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:27 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: clutch will not disengage
Replies: 6
Views: 209

clutch will not disengage

I drove through some salt water about a meter deep on Sunday and i had some electrical issues afterwoods so i had to get towed off the beach.Its been parked since Sunday anyway today i get into my car and try to move it and the vechile starts to launch when i have the clutch pedal pressed down all ...
by salli
Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:25 pm
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: Bravo b2600 Timing Belt issues?
Replies: 1
Views: 941

The 2.6 petrol motors do not have a timing belt ...they have a timing chain.
by salli
Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:26 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Mitsubishi express 4x4
Replies: 5
Views: 236

Mitsubishi express 4x4

I was wondering if any one has any info on the Mitsubishi express 4x4 vans 1989 till 1997 models .It has the 2.4 litre injected motor.I know it won't go far offroad, but does anyone know if they have many issues with them.I know ive seen afew in papers with recon motors/heads and don't know if its ...
by salli
Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:12 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: transfer case slipping out of gear
Replies: 8
Views: 357

I didn't know what the service spec's are for the springs.How many springs are there spose to be?From memory i think it went transfer case with 1 big spring then a smaller spring inside of the big spring,then 1 ball bearing,then shift rail,then ball bearing,then shift rail,then ball bearing,then 1 ...
by salli
Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:34 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: transfer case slipping out of gear
Replies: 8
Views: 357

I did put the 3balls and put all the springs back in .I don't have a bent transfer arm ,its not hitting the tunnel at all.All i can think of is a weak detent spring not putting enough force on the ball?
by salli
Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:14 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: transfer case slipping out of gear
Replies: 8
Views: 357

transfer case slipping out of gear

I have recently overhauled my sj413 1992 Sierra transfer case ,it has calmini 6.5 gears ,i put all new bearings ,its been fine for a few weeks but,on Monday i was at Stockton beach and when i have been traveling a while in 4h it slips out of mesh and goes back to 2h ,this happened a number of times ...
by salli
Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:32 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: *************Att: Jimny Owners**************
Replies: 18
Views: 1208

Ive had no issues although i did replace my Jimny rear wheel bearings twice and used aftermarket bearings and collars.The collar holds the bearing in place but also the backing plate is also held in by the bearing and collar and the backing plate has studs which go into the axle housing assembly and ...
by salli
Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:24 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Question for jimny owners
Replies: 9
Views: 339

I payed $660 for a complete Jimny powersteering conversion kit to suit the m13a motor DOHC ...i got it off suzi4wreckers at Dunheaved in Sydney
by salli
Sun Aug 27, 2006 8:29 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Alternator light on!
Replies: 13
Views: 509

The alternator brushes would be not free as the mud has caked on them and they are stuck and would not be touching the slip rings.Ive had this happen a number of times ,First of all get the hose and give the alternator a good blast of high pressure water .If that has not fixed it ,u will need to ...
by salli
Sat Aug 19, 2006 7:46 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 2006 Jimny
Replies: 19
Views: 1249

I think the ARB is a great bar,i have the winch bullbar on my Jimny with a warn M8000 winch,with Ipf extreme sports 800xs lights ,i don't think its too heavy and i have a whole exo cage on my Jimny .I also have the TJM snorkel .I would imagine they would be the same but i not certain.If u wanna go ...
by salli
Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:11 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Sierra transfer case /gear stick
Replies: 3
Views: 225

nah i didn't replace the bolt when i replaced the bush,there is a definately a problem ,its very frustrating.I think i will try another gear stick but i will have to cut the end off the new one as its in my Jimny and the stick has been custom bend to fit my floorpan and weld it to my custom ...
by salli
Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:01 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Sierra transfer case /gear stick
Replies: 3
Views: 225

Sierra transfer case /gear stick

Has anyone ever bent the transfer case gearstick selector tip that goes into the rails of the case? Since i broke a rear extension mount on the gearbox and 1 x transfer mounts which i have now replaced ,i have had problems with transfer case selection,sometimes it workes fine and other times it ...
by salli
Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:13 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: MTZ tyres
Replies: 31
Views: 1510

Has the MTZ tyre got a 2 ply or 3ply sidewall?
by salli
Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:03 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Simex Extreme Trekker 2
Replies: 8
Views: 388

yeh i like the claws but they have only got a 2 ply sidewall in a 35/12.50/15 and i don't like the thought of a 2ply sidewall.What does the Simex have?
by salli
Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:30 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Simex Extreme Trekker 2
Replies: 8
Views: 388

Simex Extreme Trekker 2

Can anyone tell me how Simex Extreme Trekker 2 tyres drives on the road.I have BF Muddies KM and i want a more aggressive tyre but i also want to be able to go upto fraser island and places like that meaning alot of road kms to get to where i wanna go. Im from Sydney and i don't want 2 sets of tyres ...
by salli
Sat Jun 03, 2006 6:08 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Lights
Replies: 4
Views: 288

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by salli
Sat Jun 03, 2006 3:12 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Lights
Replies: 4
Views: 288

Lights

Doesanyone have first hand experence with Lightforce 170's and IPF Xtreme sport series 800 or 900 series ,i can't make up my mind which set to get .Ipf have a 65w H9 globe and are water resistance for 2mins and 300mm.I like these lights and are considering the 800xs rectangular series ,but the ...
by salli
Fri May 19, 2006 5:52 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Brakes
Replies: 2
Views: 170

Brakes

Has anyone changed their brake master cylinder and or brake booster when going to Hilux diffs in their sierra ? IF so why and what did you endup using ,and was there any mods to make the new unit fit.Has anyone ever had problems with rear wheel lockup with the sierra master cylinder using lux diffs ...
by salli
Tue May 16, 2006 6:30 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Hilux master cylinder
Replies: 2
Views: 204

Hilux master cylinder

Can anyone tell me the bore size of the master cylinder of a 1982 or 1983 Hilux 4x4 duel cab master cylinder e.g 7/8 or 15/16 and how many outlets it has .The master cylinder usually says this info on the cylinder.Also how many studs hold the master cylinder to the booster 2 or 4? Also is there any ...
by salli
Mon May 15, 2006 3:26 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Brake load sensing proportioning valve
Replies: 2
Views: 159

Brake load sensing proportioning valve

Since going to Toyota Hilux diffs and brakes fitted to my Suzuki Jimny the rear Brake load sensing proportioning valve spring has never been reconnected to the unit,and when i brake hard i always lock up the left hand rear wheel,now it has not fussed me for a while,but the other day i had to stop ...
by salli
Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:12 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Winch for Jimny.
Replies: 9
Views: 476

In the ARB book for there winch bar it recommends the Warn M6000 lowmount,i put the warn M8000 lowmount ,it works a treat and has the same dimentions as the m6000 but has a slower line speed as it has lower gears.im very happy with the M8000 ,i don't really think u need any bigger its overkill in a ...
by salli
Sat Apr 08, 2006 1:38 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Jimny engine G13BB needed in Sydney
Replies: 25
Views: 873

Try Suzi four wreckers 112 Dunheved circuit Dunheved . Its in sydney 98330216 or 96535040 they are very helpfull and prices are reasonable.
by salli
Tue Mar 07, 2006 11:41 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: cheap k&n air filter for sierra
Replies: 34
Views: 1098

Look i don't really care about what is on paper .Do u believe Castrol Magnatec Up to 70% less wear than our closest 'advanced' competitor. NEW IMPROVED API-SM ? I know i don't believe that ,don't believe everything you read.I don't care who does the tests...when im on a good thing i'll stick to it ...
by salli
Tue Mar 07, 2006 10:08 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: cheap k&n air filter for sierra
Replies: 34
Views: 1098

Yeh well i would rather loose some engine life for more power ...i can buy a 2nd hand motor for $950 anyway and in the Jimny i need every kw i can get.Look why do some people run mineral oil's when they could buy expensive Full synthetic oils which would extend engine life as well? You get what you ...
by salli
Tue Mar 07, 2006 8:44 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: cheap k&n air filter for sierra
Replies: 34
Views: 1098

Well i have tryed a standard paper filter then a Unifilter and now a k&n airfilter in my Jimny and i can tell u its the best filter i have ever put in.Unifilters don't even have a seal around the the ends of the filter.There is quite abit of a gap around the edges of the filter and the airbox and ...
by salli
Fri Dec 23, 2005 11:27 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Kumho Tyres...
Replies: 25
Views: 1172

Look i can say i was very unhappy with B.F.G after sales service.I Bought 2 new BF Goodrich Mud Terrains KM's at a local Jax tyre centre the size was 35/12.50/R15.Well 1 tyre did not want to balance up i mean it did after 500grams were on there or there abouts .This was fitted to a brand new rim ...