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by shakes
Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:28 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Protective Coatings for Steel
Replies: 2
Views: 934

Re: Protective Coatings for Steel

por15?
by shakes
Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:58 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Welding advice
Replies: 13
Views: 3260

Re: Welding advice

So I'll be the first to admit I run my 15a mig with a filed down plug. First house we had a 15a socket so it was no drama , every house since only has 10a. Current house I'm waiting to build a proper shed so not going to fork out just yet for correct outlet. Occasionally it trips when I turn the ...
by shakes
Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:07 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: N16 PULSAR PROBLEM
Replies: 20
Views: 1542

Re: N16 PULSAR PROBLEM

Fuel pressure is fine at both ends, pressure at rail and at return line to tank. Key was in for maybe 20mins last night while i was trying to get some software to detect my USB OBDII cable. if you have a smart phone... torque2 and cheap ebay bluetooth dongle - slow to 'pick up' but will read all ...
by shakes
Sat Jan 07, 2012 6:34 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Anybody know anything about 32/36 webers
Replies: 17
Views: 939

Re: Anybody know anything about 32/36 webers

Send built4thrashing a pm on AZ boner, he has had a couple escorts and is pretty damn good with the webers too.
by shakes
Mon Jan 02, 2012 8:50 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: best 4wd to modify for off road
Replies: 6
Views: 716

Re: best 4wd to modify for off road

You are basically asking whats better ford or holden?

If the rangey if rust free and the motor is in good nick stick with it. Plenty of potential for not alot of money if you spend the time lurking around learning how best to mod it.
by shakes
Wed Oct 19, 2011 6:16 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Which rig
Replies: 17
Views: 1879

Re: Which rig

Why diesel?
by shakes
Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:52 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 44mm harley davidson cv carby
Replies: 4
Views: 765

Re: 44mm harley davidson cv carby

I think I've spotted threads on them on one of the american forums... pirate/zukicrawler/zhuwarrie

Might have better luck there.
by shakes
Fri Aug 19, 2011 10:20 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Radiator sprays, and using water/metho mix
Replies: 26
Views: 1037

Re: Radiator sprays, and using water/metho mix

Just as a test drop the bonnet back down... Chances are it's working to let the air flow flow through. But see if the extra force of air all following the same path creates that last little "vacuum" it needs to keep it cool. Very unlikely to work but it will only cost you your time.
by shakes
Fri Aug 19, 2011 1:39 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Radiator sprays, and using water/metho mix
Replies: 26
Views: 1037

Re: Radiator sprays, and using water/metho mix

I'm sure you have covered this already but.... What are your shrouds on the radiator like? What obstructions are in front of it? can the air escape from the engine bay?
by shakes
Sat Jul 16, 2011 3:37 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: XJ Cherokee vs 90 Series Prado FOR TOURING
Replies: 33
Views: 1880

Re: XJ Cherokee vs 90 Series Prado FOR TOURING

De-lux wrote:
bad_religion_au wrote:land rover discovery?

Yeah have thought of those, but scared of the economy of the V8 and the inherent reliability issues...
And your looking at jeeps?

No better or worse if you know what to look for.

Disco would be my pick
by shakes
Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:17 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Shell Spirax A
Replies: 12
Views: 618

Re: Shell Spirax A

Hi fellows. I recently did a gearbox swap with a new clutch. The gearbox oil, that i put in was Shell Spirax A. i now find gear changes to be notchy (gq patrol). I have recently discovered that the appropriate oil would have been the Spirax G. Would this have made a difference? I'dsay yes. In my GQ ...
by shakes
Thu Jun 09, 2011 10:25 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Rangy steering boss Spline size/count?
Replies: 2
Views: 462

Re: Rangy steering boss Spline size/count?

So have I got my facts right? I cant search if my life depended on it
by shakes
Sun May 29, 2011 9:48 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: ID this turbo...
Replies: 4
Views: 410

Re: ID this turbo...

KiwiBacon wrote:Best match I can find in 3 minutes is a Nissan L18T bluebird. It's likely a T25.
:armsup: that would almost definately be it... Turbo is part of a factory L series setup.

Have you got a link by any chance? I suck at the internet
by shakes
Sat May 28, 2011 9:36 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: ID this turbo...
Replies: 4
Views: 410

ID this turbo...

Is a Garret something with an A/R .48 intake ID of 40mm will measure flange sizes tonight if it'll help

ID plate has...
SE 27375
14411-13C60
466824N24


I beleive its a Factory Nissan EXA turbo. But I cant find anything in google to confirm it.

Any help appreciated.

Cheers

Simon
by shakes
Mon May 23, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: Rangy steering boss Spline size/count?
Replies: 2
Views: 462

Rangy steering boss Spline size/count?

Got an old wheel and boss here, Just making sure I have my facts right before I go to sell it.

Shaft is ~19mm and best I can tell it's a 40 tooth spline? (or close to as the spline is damn hard to count)

Thanks

Simon
by shakes
Sun May 15, 2011 7:15 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Best 33" Tyre for Heavy Troopy Q
Replies: 12
Views: 684

Re: Best 33" Tyre for Heavy Troopy Q

It's a heavy mutha. Thats packed to the hilt though when they are "moving house" so to speak. The old man wouldn't comment on the economy, only mentioned when they got gas it made an amazing difference to it (4.2diesel with after market turbo) and the tinny was on a from on the camper trailer.
by shakes
Sat May 14, 2011 12:27 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Best 33" Tyre for Heavy Troopy Q
Replies: 12
Views: 684

Re: Best 33" Tyre for Heavy Troopy Q

4T wow. I would have thought it difficult to fit that much into the back of a Troopy, they are about 2.3T off the floor. My folks set up 7x cruiser + camper trailer fully loaded with 2 fridges, solar w/ 4 battery's, 2 spare tires, tinny on trailer. 215ltrs fuel. 100ltrs water Plus basically all ...
by shakes
Mon May 09, 2011 12:16 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: dynamatt or resonmatt?
Replies: 17
Views: 966

Re: dynamatt or resonmatt?

V.W.Dave wrote:As long as your not taking it swimming you can get house insulation bats in th roof and upper walls/ pillars . It works surprisingly well and it's cheap.
As can the big silver sun visors you get for your windscreen's ;)
by shakes
Sun May 08, 2011 9:50 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: getting a new compliance plate
Replies: 1
Views: 299

Re: getting a new compliance plate

To a rev's check if you havent already

Then contact your local RTA.
by shakes
Wed May 04, 2011 10:14 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 12A Auto SPOA RUF WT/NT Buildup?
Replies: 5
Views: 641

Re: 12A Auto SPOA RUF WT/NT Buildup?

need photo's. Have a bit of an interest of a 12a auto sierra
by shakes
Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:02 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: NEW! billet lightend wheel spacers
Replies: 24
Views: 1415

Re: NEW! billet lightend wheel spacers

I am no engineer, so I am just asking... Does this very thin bit of steel (marked in arrows) really add much strength to the whole set up? The reason I ask is that if I picture the same item with that very thin-walled part removed, it starts to seem a bit iffy in terms of the amount of steel going ...
by shakes
Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:47 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: bought my first car.........a sierra, need seat rails
Replies: 6
Views: 469

Re: bought my first car.........a sierra, need seat rails

Welcome ;)

There is a few different sorts of rails. so best go take a photo of what you need.

Then look up sunshine coast sierra wreckers. He floats around here and a couple of other forums, cant remember his username at the moment sorry.
by shakes
Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:27 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Tuff Truck Challange 8-9-10th April 2011
Replies: 444
Views: 46211

Re: Tuff Truck Challange 8-9-10th April 2011

lots of views from 1974 You realise its almost half way through 2011 yea? Unfortunately like most things nothing is likely to be done until it is too late. It will only take a 30minute google to find a few threads like this and TT organisors will become very very liable because they were made aware ...
by shakes
Mon Apr 04, 2011 4:12 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Sierra engine cutting out
Replies: 10
Views: 690

Re: Sierra engine cutting out

Are all your vacuum lines connected to where they should be going and in good condition?

Next guess the carby has gunk in it/is out of tune.

I would lean more towards carby issue than spark to begin with.
by shakes
Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:50 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Ute tipper - how hard and how much.
Replies: 43
Views: 2528

Re: Ute tipper - how hard and how much.

I am saying it a little just for arguments sake, and I am over exaggerating it. But for something that can be built in so easily, vs the potential damage it could cause why would you not be pedantic? It will also keep alot of stress off the cable as stuff is crashing down off the tray, makin the ...
by shakes
Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Ute tipper - how hard and how much.
Replies: 43
Views: 2528

Re: Ute tipper - how hard and how much.

toaddog wrote:The kit arrived the other week.

Will make a couple of minor changes like sleeving the holes in the support brackets.

Waiting for time off work to get into it and get it done.
Sorry to hijack.. make sure you post up pics as you go along.

Good luck!
by shakes
Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Ute tipper - how hard and how much.
Replies: 43
Views: 2528

Re: Ute tipper - how hard and how much.

Worst case if the cable breaks its going to slam back down on the trailer frame, possibly damaging it, but i doubt anyone would be injured. This is the thing that I think would be a bit unacceptable without a safety feature. But thinking about it, I don't think it would be too hard to come up with ...
by shakes
Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:07 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Lockers: Price/Vs Effectiveness
Replies: 6
Views: 586

Re: Lockers: Price/Vs Effectiveness

have you done a search yet? I'd hazard a guess and say that you weren't the first one to ask this question At least give the guy a link or two.. not all of us are good at searching :? http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic.php?p=658848" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Of those links ...
by shakes
Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:20 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Rubber vs polyurethane bushes?
Replies: 16
Views: 805

Re: Rubber vs polyurethane bushes?

rubber is mostly softer and you can get various compounds and even slotted versions sometimes to aid flex.

poly will help on road manners, and probably last longer.
by shakes
Fri Mar 25, 2011 1:10 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Disposable Argonsheild bottles
Replies: 14
Views: 1200

Re: Disposable Argonsheild bottles

while we're slightly on topic. is there any cheap online places to buy a roll of wire?

And am I liable to notice a good brand over a cheap brand? I'm only doing basic panel work (half doors and virtual lift/gaurd chop) wont ever do anything structual