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Search found 13 matches

by Rusty_
Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:50 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Headlight loom upgrade for cruiser, help
Replies: 15
Views: 2012

Why have you connected the Original Connector LB contact to the new LB contacts? (Short yellow line at the top of your diagram.) Is this the wire which makes your dash indicator work? Headlight current does not go through the original low beam, it is joined only to operate the highbeam warning lamp ...
by Rusty_
Thu Feb 23, 2006 4:06 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Yet another Hilux radiator Q
Replies: 9
Views: 391

Yeah I only thought of Repco afterwards by then Ray was on the ball.
At least you have an Australia wide warranty then too.

Cheers
by Rusty_
Thu Feb 23, 2006 9:51 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Yet another Hilux radiator Q
Replies: 9
Views: 391

Hi try ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TOYOTA-HILUX-RN8 ... dZViewItem

This is a buy now one for $250 from The Radiator Warehouse SA I havent delt with them nor do I have any association with them.

Cheers
by Rusty_
Tue Dec 20, 2005 10:45 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Extremely bad fuel economy
Replies: 29
Views: 1613

Check your brakes,

could be sticky or seized, caliper pistons or slides.
by Rusty_
Wed Nov 23, 2005 9:07 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Hilux with the shakes
Replies: 19
Views: 1095

Hi
Check your engine and gearbox mounts too
Cheers
by Rusty_
Wed Mar 23, 2005 10:40 am
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Hilux rear wheel bearings
Replies: 16
Views: 925

Carefull not to nick the axle with the grinder otherwise you might have to get another axle in the near future. ;)
by Rusty_
Mon Mar 21, 2005 9:08 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Hilux rear wheel bearings
Replies: 16
Views: 925

by Rusty_
Fri Feb 25, 2005 11:15 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Aftermarket Sunroof's / Wreckers
Replies: 17
Views: 712

Hi
In the panel industry there is a tool called a rebating tool, what it does is put step ledge or rebate into the steel around the the edge. It also strengthen the steel panel and stops the whoop whoop thing. ;)

The one I used was air operated.

HTH
Cheers
by Rusty_
Sun Feb 06, 2005 3:39 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: starting probs on my bj
Replies: 9
Views: 257

Hi Check your battery cables, most times they are too small from the factory (Its one of those things they do to save money.... Theirs!), and after a period of time the leads build up too much resistance and give the impression its something like the battery or starter motor. If left go too long it ...
by Rusty_
Tue Feb 01, 2005 2:09 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: prob with 18R
Replies: 9
Views: 305

Hi

Check your tappet clearence, one or two might be a fraction tight, and riding a bit.

Have seen it before in a 18R

HTH
Cheers
by Rusty_
Fri Jan 28, 2005 8:38 am
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Hilux engine noise at high rev.. help
Replies: 18
Views: 592

Hi Just a suggestion, I have seen this on a couple of other makes of vehicles. If there is a tin plate bolted onto the exhaust manifold ( a sort of heat shield ) sometimes they get cracks around the bolts holding them on. They can also create some silly noises in a motor at revs. I dont say it is ...
by Rusty_
Fri Jan 14, 2005 2:08 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Online Tojo Workshop Manuals.
Replies: 13
Views: 616

kroozer91

PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 1:30 pm
SAME HERE 91 LANDCRUISER 80 SERIES


Hi
This might help http://www.lcool.org/technical/80_series/80_series_technical.html

Cheers
by Rusty_
Fri Jan 14, 2005 10:27 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: leaking rear axle seal
Replies: 27
Views: 1039

Hi
Heres another article that may be of some help too

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/rear_axle/wheel_bearing/

Cheers