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Check pirate4x4 website, or failing that ring up Ateco.....

When I rebuilt mine, I used Castrol 75W-120 gear oil. I figured the heavy weight and viscosity would help under load. Also the main seal on the side used to weep oil. Once the thicker stuff went in, it didn't leak one drop.....

While you ...

I've seen the standard charger 2nd hand for $600. Problem is that you need to have all the plumbing etc with it, and the ECU has different calibration. Not sure it will accept a simple Memcal chip swap. Thoughg is it heapscheaper than buying new, I've heard of many people having niggling probs fro a ...

An LN130 shape Surf is identical to the late model 4Runners, and Hilux's (I think)in terms of chassis mountings etc for front bars.

He could get one of either to take the dimensions off. Remember to allow for difference in bar height if your Surf has a bodylift.

Pat

X pipes have been used in Nascar for years, known as a "Doctor Gas" pipe. They are used when the exhausts are of the 4 into 1 type not tri Y's, to balance pulses, and help with torque. Chevs are more respnsive to this than Holden engines, hence why V8 Supercars (Chevs), Nascar, and road going Gen 3 ...

I thought it was a nice, relaxing day out. Rate it over the National 4x4 show at Jeff's Shed.....
The vendors were pretty cruisy, not on your back as with other places.

The 4x4 track was a pretty cool setup I reckon. Some say it didn't look hard, but thats for the trucks with AT's. There was the A ...

I thought it was a nice, relaxing day out. Rate it over the National 4x4 show at Jeff's Shed.....
The vendors were pretty cruisy, not on your back as with other places.

The 4x4 track was a pretty cool setup I reckon. Some say it didn't look hard, but thats for the trucks with AT's. There was the A ...

Point taken regarding the earth moving equipment....

I know F1 cars don't have major dramas with dust, but 9 out 10 teams use K&N oiled air filters. These guys spend millions so they can and do investigate all the options, so if they find K&N the best blend of filtration & flow, its good enough for me, regardless of what that graph shows....

K&N all the way, simply because you service it whenever you want. Just tap it on a bench every 5000 or so kays (epending how much dust you go through), and wash every 15,000 - 20,000 kays.

Plus they are more robust than the paper type elements that you can buy.

Really hard to "over oil", easiest ...

The serial plate above the freespool lever should state the winch capacity, and recommended wire diameter. It should say max 8000 lbs single line pull, using 5/16" dia. wire.......

I just used hypoid 85W -90 diff oil. A bit thick than recommended, but she stopped leaking from the seal after that!

Seen this prob when working on Formula 4000 (Formula Holden) engines.

Thse are the only things they need to run:

Crank Angle sensor
DFI / Coil Pack
MAP sensor
Engine Temp Sensor
TPS ( Though they will run without one)

As mentioned above, I think the DFI / Coil Pack would be crook. Simply use a VN ...

I replaced the Warn plug with a small 5 pin Narva plug. Controller end was easy, just had to make some brackets for the female end into the control box. Of course, I only used 3 out of 5 pins. Best to use some heat shrink over the plug & wires for toughness.

As for the solenoids, see if the old ...

Go to http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/8274/

It'll tell you everything you need to know, including if yours is an older or newer model. Main diff is older ones like mine use old style Ford starter solenoids ($16 each from an elec wholesaler). Newer omes are specific to the winch.

As for 5 ...

Some wise words... take heed.

My Supercheap ones are mounted in a similar position as in the pics. I just snipped the signal wire to the stock horn and went directly to the compressor. Seeing its only used for 1-2 secs, I didn't bother with a relay, and it works fine.

I did however mount them facing slightly downwards, so any ...

Mate i fitted the SuperWorks ones from Supercheap Auto. Only cost $30 for the complete kit! Sound OK in my opinion, better than the stock Toyo horns, that's for sure!!

I just mounted mine in the back-left corner of the engine bay, so they stay nice and dry. Plenty loud enough from the outside ...

Mate i fitted the SuperWorks ones from Supercheap Auto. Only cost $30 for the complete kit! Sound OK in my opinion, better than the stock Toyo horns, that's for sure!!

I just mounted mine in the back-left corner of the engine bay, so they stay nice and dry. Plenty loud enough from the outside ...

They look ABSOLUTELY NUTS!! Bring it on!

Mate of mine installed a WRX intercooler on his 80 series TD cruiser. Fits under the bonnet with no bodylift. Fabricated it so it can be returned to standard in 5 mins ifa problem occured.

Tows their caravan to QLD every year and found it gave them an extra 80-100 km from each tank, and able to ...

The buggy cracked a fat!..... and blew its load a few seconds later!

Thankfully it just evaporated.......

Thinner (worn) pads simply have less mass to act as a heat sink when braking, which can lead to overheating of the compound. Generally manufacturers recommend changing 'em while there's still some meat, to allow for any tapered wearing of the pads, to prevent the backing plate gouging the discs ...

Faaark......

My head hurts after all that!

How much wider are D60's over GU's? I understand Rock Crusher diffs are based on D60's.... correct? If so how much narrower are they, say on a typical rock buggy?

By the way, seen D 60 ratio sets, including reverse rotation ones for US $145. Good price?

Got a Karcher 4.99, and I love it! Good flow capacity & pressure. It doesn't have to work as hard as the little ones, especially if using it for extended periods. Has changable nozzles, and have found the Dirt Blaster fitting is GROUSE for getting the thick mud off anything. Just dont aim in the ...

My first time seeing buggies ... and it blew me away what thay can do.

Had a ball marshalling, as all the competitors were easy going, and got to see em REALLY close up!

Great work by Pip & Tim in the ABT buggy in their 1st comp in it (only 19 points on Sunday!!!). Man that thing is a sweet rig ...

Go to a steel merchant and buy some 100 x 75 x 8 or 10mm angle iron, cut to length. Drill it to mount via the recovery hook bolts under the chassis rails, and drill holes to mount the winch, and cut a hole for the wire to poke through. would cost less than $100.

Or, using the above material as a ...

Are they quality wheels? (I assume they're steel). Apparently the knockoffs of ROH's and Rockcrawler etc, don't necessarilily have ADR approved sized beads.

Funny as it sounds, he may also have "small" wheels, right at the bottom of the manufacturing tolerance band. I've seen this in $1200 ...

Best way to maintain a wjinch is to use it! Its the sitting idle bit that
f%#ks them.....

After a days's playing, just spool it out to clean the cable, remove the control box cover and clean it out, and spray with WD 40. Not hard at all.

As for no seals, there all the same, just like my high ...

Best way to maintain a wjinch is to use it! Its the sitting idle bit that
f%#ks them.....

After a days's playing, just spool it out to clean the cable, remove the control box cover and clean it out, and spray with WD 40. Not hard at all.

As for no seals, there all the same, just like my high ...