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by TOYrantula
Sat May 06, 2006 5:55 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Cooper STT's or ST's Help??
Replies: 7
Views: 351

Yeah, I am working up at the mine-sites and running ST-Cs I have noticed everyone up here in a Cruiser or the nissan thing :finger: have either the ST, ST-C or MTRs

just my 2c worth :?
by TOYrantula
Sat Apr 29, 2006 12:51 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: EXHAUST QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY AN EXHAUST TECH
Replies: 554
Views: 21163

Hey Dr Ex!! I know this has been asked a bit, in regards to the Cruisers... ...but I have a 78/79 Series Landcruiser RV, so has the 4.2TD. I am looking at putting in either the Eng-Tek or Tun-It chip into it in near future and didnt know whether I should wait to put the exhaust in now, or wait and ...
by TOYrantula
Fri Sep 26, 2003 11:10 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Spring steering damper.
Replies: 44
Views: 759

Howdy....I have a RTC damper... When I first got it, it was GREAT!! I dont have power steering and run 35s....when I turned the corner it sprung back nicely. It still does it now...(not sure how long I have had it, has been definately over a yr)...but does not spring back as hard since the coil has ...
by TOYrantula
Tue Aug 12, 2003 9:46 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Centre Bearing Probs
Replies: 4
Views: 248

Heheheh........well ummmmmmmm :rofl:

Think I will sleep on it......the GENTLY TAP it of in the morning with my RUBBER MALLET :D
by TOYrantula
Tue Aug 12, 2003 6:28 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Centre Bearing Probs
Replies: 4
Views: 248

Centre Bearing Probs

Hey All, Well after 3yrs of driving around on a buggered center-bearing, I bought a new one today When I undid it all, the housing an the rubber fell of from the tailshaft, however, the bearing stayed on. It would be ok if I just grabbed it with a pair of multi's or something an pulled/hit/yanked it ...
by TOYrantula
Fri Aug 08, 2003 7:33 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Radiator questions
Replies: 4
Views: 318

I have the LN106 in mine with a Chev v6...and 3" bodylift. Fits fine, an cools fine, an is a 3 core....paid 200 brand new :D :D The radiator guy got it confused with another
by TOYrantula
Tue Jun 24, 2003 8:36 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: SE QLD Dyno'ers
Replies: 10
Views: 229

I would take back to him.....but when carb stuffed up first time was after he tuned it....then said it wasnt the carb had to be something else. Apart from that he was good. When was running, it was great!!! Just then running around associated with him in regards to that prob turned me off him. Was ...
by TOYrantula
Tue Jun 24, 2003 3:32 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: SE QLD Dyno'ers
Replies: 10
Views: 229

eh, I dont know............maybe they test it on everything?? I know that some ppl have said that with the bigger tyres that they dont sit properly in some dyno's hence not giving accurate readings...I could be wrong. As I said, dont care who it goes to...just want a good job done on it. Both these ...
by TOYrantula
Tue Jun 24, 2003 12:59 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: SE QLD Dyno'ers
Replies: 10
Views: 229

SE QLD Dyno'ers

Well, I just bought a new Carb...or atleast another one. My last one was a 600 Holley...but the part number on it wasnt 1850 or whatever....it was goin fine, but then gave me troubles as I had earlier posted...after numerous attempts at fixing it and failing...I got a new one. Was from autobahn ...
by TOYrantula
Sat May 17, 2003 7:18 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Pricing Question
Replies: 25
Views: 1378

Why you selling bubs?? This question has probably already been answered....but I am slow :D
by TOYrantula
Wed May 14, 2003 9:44 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Series_Boy Post your pics
Replies: 12
Views: 1421

How bout you exclude ppl with 33's and go from 32's down Cause 33's are heaps bigger then 32's Whoa, look out, your tires stick out further then your guards!!!!! Becareful man, that is full on extreme!!! Cops will be after you Alls I know, is court case is while am away at Mt Isa, and I am supposed ...
by TOYrantula
Wed May 14, 2003 9:10 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Series_Boy Post your pics
Replies: 12
Views: 1421

Series_Boy Post your pics

Rumor has it Joel (series_boy) you have your pos painted now!!!!! Some kind of shitty yellow or something Well where are these pics?? Or are you lying to us An ppl also said u got some big meats on her now!!! What are they 35's or 38's?? Boggers, swampers?? Whoops, news just in.....32's BFG Muds U r ...
by TOYrantula
Thu May 01, 2003 8:23 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: OH OH: Chev Revving and dying
Replies: 7
Views: 283

Am running a 600 Holley, and HEI dizzy with electronic ignition.
Is not the carby. That is what I thought it was at first, blocked jets, but isnt.
by TOYrantula
Thu May 01, 2003 2:03 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: OH OH: Chev Revving and dying
Replies: 7
Views: 283

OH OH: Chev Revving and dying

Alrite...got BIG probs....help you guys can help Got car running PERFECTLY, nice and responsive and everything, all up am running bout 36 deg advance, and checked and adjusted valves to make sure they werent riding. Now, the problem Car starts and idles fine. Quickly rev it with no load it goes ...
by TOYrantula
Sat Apr 19, 2003 5:14 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Info....Stromberg Carbs
Replies: 14
Views: 483

Not sure on mounting patterns, but asked the neighbour bout yr model and he said from '68-'78, cause then Jag went to fuel injection
by TOYrantula
Tue Apr 01, 2003 10:16 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: Series 3 SWB conversion from hardtop to Ute
Replies: 8
Views: 614

Seriesboy and Lucy[seriesgirl] could be a beautiful thang - perhaps you should get together and swap tops


RALMAO

So how bout it Seriesboy?? Sounds like you to could swap alot of info. :finger:
by TOYrantula
Mon Mar 31, 2003 9:06 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Clutch Pressure
Replies: 5
Views: 264

Dont get me wrong...it does sound like air in system!!!
But I have bled it twice now....and used almost a bottle of brake fluid and unless the bubbles are hiding else where I got no clue.

Will keep soldiering on then....

Thanks guys
by TOYrantula
Fri Mar 28, 2003 6:20 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Clutch Pressure
Replies: 5
Views: 264

Clutch Pressure

Alrighty...found out why clutch had been playing up...when I 'remoulded' the metal line I accidently njicked it and had small leak occuring. So I got a new line made up and also replaced the slave cylinder at the sametime. Now when I depress the clutch pedal I notice it is fairly soft---but not that ...
by TOYrantula
Tue Mar 25, 2003 10:04 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Holley Aircleaner Thingy Sort of
Replies: 3
Views: 262

Cool Thanks.
Any idea on a price?? DO I go to a place that installs gas systems or can I get them else where??
by TOYrantula
Sat Mar 22, 2003 1:48 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Holley Aircleaner Thingy Sort of
Replies: 3
Views: 262

Holley Aircleaner Thingy Sort of

Howdy All, Was wondering who out there is running a holley carb on their rig and whether you have connected your snorkle or a k&n pod filter. The reason I am asking is because I wanted to know what you used as your cover for the carby. As in did you use flexi hose from your carb to your air cleaner ...
by TOYrantula
Fri Mar 14, 2003 12:33 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: XRCC when is everyone going up!!!
Replies: 48
Views: 3662

Anyone bringing their Missus up?? Cause I want to go...but dont want mine to 'tag' along if there are no other females around.
by TOYrantula
Thu Mar 06, 2003 11:31 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Snorkel Install Help
Replies: 3
Views: 526

Snorkel Install Help

Any of the bootie guys or anyone else for that matter interested in installing my snorkle for me?? Only reason I ask is that I cannot find a template for it anywhere and dont want to do it blinded incase I f%*k it up :( Beer, bourbon or $$$ would be donated to the peron/s, plus privalige (sp??) of ...
by TOYrantula
Wed Mar 05, 2003 10:28 am
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Cab Cost
Replies: 16
Views: 1009

But no room for the esky See I planned mine so that I did have room for the esky Stock tray, stock 80L esky and a cold carton of carlton cold (try saying that to the bottlo when your hammered ) "Can I have a cold carlton...no no, I mean a cold carton of carton, hang on, a cold carton of carlton ...
by TOYrantula
Tue Mar 04, 2003 10:33 am
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Cab Cost
Replies: 16
Views: 1009

X-Cabs are the way to go. The extra foot or so of room behind is a big bonus. Especially if can get the model with the sliding rear window...esky in the back and just reach through and grab a coldy :finger: :finger:
by TOYrantula
Sun Mar 02, 2003 10:41 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Heating Clutch Slave Cylinder
Replies: 13
Views: 367

I'm not that illiterate when it comes to mechanics. Did my own engine conversion :D Not that it's difficult for a carb car considering no computer :D What's more, is that it passed first time :finger: :finger:
Have changed fluid probably 3mths ago when replaced Clutch master. Am going to try wrapping exhaust.
by TOYrantula
Wed Feb 26, 2003 3:55 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: need oil for the 22R, best oil to get?
Replies: 20
Views: 1031

Oils aint oils :wink: :finger:
I use either Penrite or Penzoil
by TOYrantula
Tue Feb 25, 2003 7:39 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Heating Clutch Slave Cylinder
Replies: 13
Views: 367

How and where do I get heat shields?? Exhaust shops?? How much room is required for one to be installed?? I have maybe an 1" and a bit of space between the clyinder and e-pipe.
by TOYrantula
Tue Feb 25, 2003 12:13 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Heating Clutch Slave Cylinder
Replies: 13
Views: 367

Heating Clutch Slave Cylinder

Does anyone have the problem with their exhaust (v6 or v8 or 4cyl with pipe near cylinder) heating up their slave cylinders?? Once I have been driving for awhile, it is difficult for me to go from neautral to 1st and from 2nd down to 1st due to the exhaust heat boiling my fluid and hence reducing ...
by TOYrantula
Mon Feb 24, 2003 5:14 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Stronger Wrangler Diff
Replies: 6
Views: 1324

That is odd.....the guy who gave me the info (neighbour) told me that his mate had a D44....where as you were saying it is a D30. Are there any Wranglers that had a D44 or did he tell me the wrong diff?? Not home atm, so cant double check to see if D44 or D30 What is this prorock?? Is there a ...
by TOYrantula
Sun Feb 23, 2003 6:38 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Formula for Ratio working out
Replies: 6
Views: 248

I dont have enough lift for 37's Bush65: You could have worked it out for me but according to your formula.... I would need 3.5 Dozoor: Hang on....just running to garage to look at manual...brb....phew, took awhile to find it. 5th is 0.851:1. Already done engine conversion, 4.3L Chev V6. Just ...