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added a new 75mm pipe made from exhaust tube and bent as required to the tank..... the entry point was at the bottom of the tank and was as steep as posiable, added a cap and problem basicaly solved.: So you added a 75mm inlet direct into the lower edge of the fuel tank ? (and you used the orginal ...

OK - so I remounted the std dual filler necks as high and as far out to the edge of the tray as I could. (cut most of the metal cup around the filler caps off) I went to the wreckers and got another set of standard filler neck rubber hoses. I tried to get the filler necks to be as steep as possible ...

yeah - Ive rerouted the breather lines too.

but its still a case of "no love"

Im still pretty sure its the shallwo angle of the filler necks causing the problem.


Cheers.

Have a nissan patrol GU dual cab cut. I re-used the original (dual) fuel filler neck, just hung it off the underside of the flat deck steel tray. But im having HEAPS of issues getting the tanks to fill at a full flow rate. I cant even consider using a high flow diesel pump. Ive remounted the fillers ...

Page 2 of this has them: http://www.truckbitsaust.com.au/pdf/air_inlets.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; They are in Dandy and Kilsyth. Perfect just what I was after. Ill contact em this week. yes 6 inch is huge - but if you saw how if was fitted up - 6 inch is easier than 4 ...

OK - Im building a new air intake setup for my buggy. Looks like a plain 90 degree bend is all I need. Ill make the metal parts work around that. Looking at about 6 inches ID. Any idea where to get one in Melb ? Im stuggling to find someone. surely soem Truck parts mobs would have something ? Cheers.

there is some kind of oil issue with couriers used in low range for long periods.

my mates dad did 2 under warranty.


a balance line as mentioned above was one of the suggested fixes.

cut + shut the chassis to extend the wheel base ?

I had a GQ and upgraded the reflectors, globes (conventional) and put in a heavier custom loom. Made a massive difference. (unbelievable). Took half a day for 2 of us to build the loom and fit everything up. Cost < $200. My GU has pitiful low beams. And I have had issues with the factory headlight ...

The Claws are another notch up again in aggressiveness from a typical muddy (eg BFG) They are far more capable in sloppy stuff. will allow you to drive thru more slush. But being more aggressive they are noisier on road, and not the best on wet ashphalt. My brother runs these - and their traction is ...

I know its not brand loyal -- but I put a 75 series ute rear window in the back of my GU dual cab cut. Worked nicely (and I got it for the right price !) You can put a 80 series rear window in. Fits nice width wise - but you need to curve your rear wall. Ford F series windows are also another option.

If I had some spare coin (and a heap more sump clearance)

http://www.triumphroverspares.com.au/pa ... rent3id=23

Ok, if you have zero coin Yes - Zero coin !! and can weld, then you could weld some wings on the current sump Yes - I think thats my plan and make sure there is a horizontal baffle over the oil pickup. Also cut the well off the sump and extend it down and also extend the pickup. But as your racing ...

By flaps do you mean a one way trap door - to stop oil surging into the "extra side compartments" on hard cornering (keep it in the bowl) - but let oil out quickly if oil level drops away from the door (refilling the bowl) ?? Is that worth the effort ? Yeah, that is exactlly what it is for. You ...

How is the oil cooler going to help me keep oil in the sump ?

Wouldnt I have to tap the block somewhere to fit that up (putting more stress on my oil system)

note - I already have a remote oil filter setup.

By flaps do you mean a one way trap door - to stop oil surging into the "extra side compartments" on hard cornering (keep it in the bowl)
- but let oil out quickly if oil level drops away from the door (refilling the bowl) ??

Is that worth the effort ?

Im looking to enlarge the sump size on my Rover 3.5 L v8. (they have oiling issues !! - Im not solving the issue - just helping the engine !) I am considering buying the 2.5 or 3 inch donut - and slicing it into 2 "D" shapes - and welding one to each side (left + right) of the flat part of the sump ...

I had exactly the same issue with my old ute's toolboxes. mucked around for ages with em. ended up with 3 small holes. (5/16) 2 in the botton at opposite ends/corners 1 in the top - drilled thru the inside back panel. Then I put a raised rubber matt across the whole bottom. This lifted all the tools ...

had a hayman reese one.

Light now fitted. put it about 200mm back from the windscreen. I had to pull the foam block completely out. Cut it to half height and refitted it a bit further back. There is a mongrel steel pad the sat directly under the foam block. Its bonded into the headlining. I had to cut that out with tin ...

pulled lining down. There is a bracket for the rv mirror base, then a gap - then a HUGE piece of foam glued to the roof. The ideal spot looks to be just on the edge of the foam block. Mine is a 00 dx patrol wagon. There are different braces in the ute roofs. Drilling starts tomorrow. ps - with a ...

which way does the steel roof support run on a GU wagon ?

Is it wide enough to drill the whole hole riggh through....

OK - Im about to fit a powa beam folding spotlight handle into the roof of my GU (dual cab conversion). Its used for a bit of hunting and as a awesome work light. I previously had the light mounted in a GQ ute - with out any big dramas. Now looking at it in the GU - there is a bulge in the roof ...

do the gas struts push the lid open if it is unlatched? If so you would need to be careful not to trigger the latch if you were not at the ute. Yes - I would only connect power to it when I needed the auto open feature. (would not want someone elses remote, opening the doors while driving) The rest ...

just found a 4 channel remote at jaycar

http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.as ... BCATID=612

That sounds better (dont need the 2 extra channels though)

Sounds tricky - But I think it can DIY with a little advice from the gurus. I have a 2 door dog box. Mounted on the back of my ute. It currently has a manual 90 degree turn catch and gas struts to open the door (and hold it open). Gas struts needs replacing and remounting currently. I would like to ...

big long toolboxes are the go.

You just look like another tradie ute.

Dont plaster it in browning, winchester etc stickers.


Happy hunting.

I know its a fair drive - but Terang truck bodies do the best trays I have seen to date. Beautifully made, their run of the mill tray has stuff on it most tray manufacturers cant/wont do ! I know 3 very happy owners of their trays. They can do all sorts of custom work, (dual hoops, under tray tyre ...

Ive just got a heap of 15 inch rims (various widths) that are in desperate need of a sandblast and fresh white powdercoat. These are all heavy aftermarket sunraysier style steel rims. Can someone recommend a shop on the north or west sid of melb to do them ? Also - whats the going price for this ...

Ive just done one. Gu wagon -> dual cab ute. cost $2300 for back wall chop + new wall, cut to fit my window, tray mounts, anchor points, no paint. $700 for undercoat, hi fill, paint (merged) + baked, flares fiberglassed and repainted. $600 for engineers cert tray I got for nothing and will cost ...