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by Punchy
Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:59 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series full time to part time
Replies: 46
Views: 5280

Re: 80 series full time to part time

I considered this option with my 91 factory t/d 80 as well. I drove it for ages as full time until curiosity got the better of me regarding the part time as well. I put free wheeling hubs on ..those junk AVM things..never again prefer factory Toyota ones if you can get them..anyhow. I took out the ...
by Punchy
Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:40 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series front bake backing plates
Replies: 13
Views: 709

Re: 80 series front bake backing plates

There's only a couple of reasons why they are there in the first place. 1/ to try and prevent the obvious rubbish and stick rocks and shite directly impacting the rotor 2/ and for roadworthy purposes in QLD- for in the event of some mindless suicidal twit walking out in front of your Mt Everest ...
by Punchy
Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:51 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Supercharging 1HZ v.s turbo charging
Replies: 8
Views: 631

Re: Supercharging 1HZ v.s turbo charging

Modern super charger technology's have advanced in leaps and bounds sure and have their place in performance automotive applications. In this case most people dont tell you that supercharging 1hz'ed can be done but special attention is required to the harmonic balancer, as just bolting a pully on ...
by Punchy
Tue May 24, 2011 8:47 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series LEMON!!!
Replies: 32
Views: 1855

Re: 80 series LEMON!!!

From a professional point of view, if you were unfamiliar with what to look for in a certain 4x4 pre purchase..i can only say it comes down to buyer beware and you probly should have taken someone with you to inform you of the issues that might arise and costs associated with just bringing the truck ...
by Punchy
Wed May 18, 2011 8:05 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 5 Cracked pistons
Replies: 22
Views: 1538

Re: 5 Cracked pistons

I fitted a complete water cooled turbo and intercooled dts kit to my brothers 100 series myself and has worked and performed faultlessly since doing so. It tows, it goes to the cape regularly enough and goes on shooting trips out west every second month. EGT is the key to make power- Cold intake ...
by Punchy
Wed May 18, 2011 6:49 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: rear handbrake shoes issue on 100 series..
Replies: 5
Views: 316

rear handbrake shoes issue on 100 series..

Just a heads up folks, and moreso for the Mechanics out there that frequent the site. Gents and ladies, In the last few weeks i've been dealing with a small issue re: 105 series cruiserc regarding the rear handbrake shoes for the park brake. ( internal disc/drum mounted ones ) Incase some of you are ...
by Punchy
Sat Jun 05, 2010 11:22 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2H Very smokey, any ideas???
Replies: 13
Views: 738

also check your not loosing any brake fluid.

Brake fluid burns white as its drawn in and burns.

Old Brake boosters can fillup gradually with a leaking master cylinder
by Punchy
Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:32 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Major death wobbles 60 series
Replies: 29
Views: 1327

what tyre pressure you got in your tyres ? if everything is as you say, i would check for 1 Bent diff housing 2 *Incorrect SAI Incorrect caster angle ( due to tire wear now- excentuated with wheel alignment )* 3 Mates wheel aligment machine ( or operator ) knows whats he's doing.... 4 Your tyres ...
by Punchy
Sat May 29, 2010 8:10 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: who is best to talk to about portals and 44's
Replies: 11
Views: 857

lol harb - i spoke with the department of War and finance and got the tick there first.

I'm starting the planning now - so i dont get half way in a get to many nasty shocks..

building these sorts of things can nearly bring australia out of the GFC ::P
by Punchy
Fri May 28, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1990 80ser G/BOX REPLACE.
Replies: 7
Views: 453

to my understanding, no , however there is model numbers on the boxes in general.. h151 etc stuff like that.
also internal ratios change between the various engines. ( 1hz, 3f, 1hdt etc etc )
Bell housing also change to suit the engine
by Punchy
Fri May 28, 2010 4:29 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: who is best to talk to about portals and 44's
Replies: 11
Views: 857

I can fit them, whilst they arn't just a bolt in, its easy enough -- or so i think :P

i saw a thread around somewhere about portals and opw shipping them but stuffed if i can find it again...

the 44's cool ill talk to guys at fourby's..cheers
by Punchy
Thu May 27, 2010 10:31 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: who is best to talk to about portals and 44's
Replies: 11
Views: 857

who is best to talk to about portals and 44's

Im planning to mod my 45 a fair bit in the future. Buts its all forward planning atm I tried selling it and didnt have any luck trying to do that so i've decided to keep it for a bit and go nuts on it for fun.. Im looking at putting 404 portals on and 44's on it coilys conversion etc etc so basicaly ...
by Punchy
Tue May 18, 2010 11:45 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: landcruiser sahara 2004
Replies: 7
Views: 591

Ive got a VX 2006 v8 petrol ( effectively the same thing )

Yeah its not the best, 145 liters total capacity get about 750 around town with air on windows up.
But since it's black and with dark tint and looks like a secret spy agency government car, that makes up for it all ! :roll:
by Punchy
Tue May 18, 2010 10:47 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: fit turbo 0n 1hz
Replies: 9
Views: 538

In a perfect world, everything will just unbolt and everything you need to replace will just fall into place.. but as we all know it isn't that perfect world. I did a full dts install ( including intercooler - front mount ) on my brothers '00 100 series near 12 months ago.. with all the avaliable ...
by Punchy
Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Exhaust temp above 550dec (update)
Replies: 12
Views: 855

After speaking to the gent that tune the pump up about the issue he suggested that i try to find the source of the knock as this will be most likely the cause of the problem as the fuel will still be burning when leaving the chambers. In English please? Did i read that right ????? This is the way i ...
by Punchy
Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:27 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Replacing a 1hz with a 2h?
Replies: 14
Views: 1159

mule75 wrote:i also recommend removing any disk brakes for drums, converting efi to carbies and removing coils for leaf springs.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :lol: :roll:
by Punchy
Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:54 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1hz manifolds
Replies: 14
Views: 1050

Given that you can get a "complete" water cooled mitsubishi DTS turbo kit (only) for a tad under 3k brand new, i'd say thats very affordable for the relevant outcome !

With only a days labour to fit and tune..its all good baby !
by Punchy
Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:18 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: v8 conversions
Replies: 7
Views: 566

i got a 308 in me 45 - and never had a day of trouble with heat using the factory 45 radiator. gas / petrol combo I can only assume that the v8 and gear is out of a similar truck that your wanting to put it in too. Just make sure all the accessories come withthe motor like the starter and alternator ...
by Punchy
Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:24 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: urgent 45 diff help
Replies: 5
Views: 471

Since the back one is easy to rip apart i'd start with that and go from there

If you get stuck for a center drop us a line here i might have something floating around cheap
by Punchy
Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:17 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: ignition locks and door locks stuff 40/60 series
Replies: 9
Views: 729

tried getting in via the kick flap...lol no chance, my arms to big...

but in the long run i worked out how to get in

locks are out, just have to get to the locksmith
by Punchy
Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:18 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: ignition locks and door locks stuff 40/60 series
Replies: 9
Views: 729

hey. cheers guys We've spent another night looking for the keys, even went looking around brisbanes south side to various places i've been in case they were on the ground..no luck so far Getting into the car to get the locks out is the first problem But ill sure try them handy tricks tommorow for ...
by Punchy
Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:16 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series...remote entry?
Replies: 28
Views: 2240

mongoose alarm, all fixed
by Punchy
Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:09 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: ignition locks and door locks stuff 40/60 series
Replies: 9
Views: 729

ignition locks and door locks stuff 40/60 series

I've lost my keys to my truck and i cant find them anywhere SH :oops: T Now on the wonderful world of ebay someone is selling new 60 series door locks and ignition barrel lock to suit 60 series.. Are these compatiable with 40/45 series trucks??? it looks like ill need to replace 1x ignition lock 1x ...
by Punchy
Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:04 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 454 chev in 80 series???
Replies: 44
Views: 4013

yup they are called ram jets

Plenum is quite tall tho and the efi is a mess
by Punchy
Tue Dec 04, 2007 11:39 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series brake booster Question
Replies: 10
Views: 529

FYI 100 series front brake pads fit into 80 series calipers.. They have a slightly larger pad contact area and from all reports increase braking output on the earlier trucks with 15 inch wheel and smaller rear brakes A 16 wheel and brake conversion would be cheaper and easier than messing with all ...
by Punchy
Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:30 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1HD-T goes Kaboom.now going to sell....
Replies: 48
Views: 3640

just a quick question...

what happened to the hdt engine ?

did you not consider repairing it ?
by Punchy
Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:15 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: v6 in to 80series?????
Replies: 10
Views: 702

big block only...to get equivilant power and torque ...imo :D
by Punchy
Sun Sep 23, 2007 6:16 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series front diff
Replies: 4
Views: 363

Agreed ^^^^^
by Punchy
Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:28 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3 litre turbo on 4.2 80 series
Replies: 2
Views: 261

no. if it is left standard , no no no.

wihout me getting into the huff & puff of it all

Google: turbo compressor mappings

Under stand this first then make a informed decision on turbo selections

Here is but one selection:

http://www.ztechz.net/id7.html
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by Punchy
Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:23 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Spring spacers & air bags
Replies: 2
Views: 238

Spring spacers are placed either at the top or the bottom of the spring as your probly aware to compensate for spring sag over time or for booty fab misshaps and aligment issues. :armsup: Its sounds like you need replacement springs to do the job effectively. reasons being are A/ you are already ...