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by Loco
Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:14 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: bomb proof skidplates
Replies: 4
Views: 420

I am busy getting this type (see drawing ) laser cut for mine in 4mm mild steel, had the main front on done too and folded up to suit the shape. The trans one and transfer case ones go from chassis rail to chassis rail (flat)and have 30% folds at the edges to prevent them digging in (angled upwards ...
by Loco
Sat Oct 01, 2005 11:21 am
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Is this normal???
Replies: 10
Views: 744

Output shaft bearings collapsed, seen it before!

Got one right now ... NOT HAPPY!!!! :bad-words:

When will all this work end?? Oh that's right my Father said if it's got wheels or a woman!!! Guess he was right, proven both points.
by Loco
Fri Sep 30, 2005 8:15 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: More flex from leaf springs
Replies: 8
Views: 586

You can always try these if the moneys spare

http://www.superiorengineering.com.au/shackles.htm
by Loco
Thu Sep 29, 2005 6:40 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: front driver side axel pops out
Replies: 14
Views: 532

Outer bearing on shaft not pressed on or loose on the shaft allowing the shaft to ride/vibrate out ???
by Loco
Tue Sep 27, 2005 12:57 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: best driving lights?
Replies: 23
Views: 953

2c another option to talk about, can't remeber the issue, earlier in the year 4wd Mthly did a comparrison test. The Cibie Oscar SC came out on top for lighting up the skippys on the side of road(cornering lense), they have a driving lense and a cornering lense in this version, the driving boasts 1 ...
by Loco
Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:25 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: ECU Chip, unichip, autronic, motec, APEXi...
Replies: 6
Views: 393

Talk to RPW over there with you, they'e the Mistsi performance Gods, even Mitsi guys in their workshops reccommend them.
You can just turn around the corner and see them, wee gotta live with internet and phone contact
by Loco
Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:56 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Contact !
Replies: 4
Views: 290

Re: Contact !

Was considering a bit of a shave to the lower bumpstops t. It's been noted before in trimmimg bumpstops that it isn't recommended to alter the lower bumpstops( upward travel eg stuffing the wheel) There's a post somewhere in ancient history here on it. Only trimming the upper bumpstops to allow ...
by Loco
Fri Jun 24, 2005 10:52 am
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: a few Qs regarding Pajeros...
Replies: 17
Views: 1002

what mods have been done to yours? yours got lsd? how is yours on the fuel as well? u should put some pics of yours in Rigs section, cos your looks pretty good. Stock engine/ Auto, LSD, it got through stuff last weekend that a 60 series and two Hiluxs wouldn't look at. Fuel 18/100 city, 16/100 ...
by Loco
Fri Jun 24, 2005 9:32 am
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: a few Qs regarding Pajeros...
Replies: 17
Views: 1002

Re: a few Qs regarding Pajeros...

Hiya, im lookin at maybe buying a late 80s or early 90s Pajero LWB, Preferably turbo deisel. Will be selling my 3.5EFI v8 rangie. Mainly used for city family car, but as a tourer as well. the other vehicle i'm looking at is similar year Patrols. How strong is the front end (IFS) on these? What some ...
by Loco
Thu Jun 23, 2005 6:28 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Pics of Your Rig......
Replies: 779
Views: 287101

smac wrote:man there are some nice Pajs on here - dont see to many gettin around like that though
Yeah and I think my Black Beast is better than your "Black Beast"
;)
by Loco
Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:33 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Air Locker Front or Back?
Replies: 44
Views: 1380

Re: Air Locker Front or Back?

I had my mind set on front but when I booked it the fella at ARB said that if I was only going for one locker for now its more beneficial in the rear. Just though this might be of interest , don't know myself yet, but was interesting test in conflict with what ARB told me also EDIT... Sorry link ...
by Loco
Mon Jun 20, 2005 10:49 am
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Pics of Your Rig......
Replies: 779
Views: 287101

Offering a handshake
by Loco
Thu Jun 02, 2005 10:40 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: Landrover Disco 99 series 1, will rangerover vogue rims fit?
Replies: 5
Views: 342

Great!

Thanks guys

End topic
by Loco
Sun May 29, 2005 2:22 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Landrover Disco 99 series 1, will rangerover vogue rims fit?
Replies: 5
Views: 342

Landrover Disco 99 series 1, will rangerover vogue rims fit?

sorry guys just looking for some tech advise, no one open on sunday here to ask, have some rims from Vogue (grey 3 spokers) want to know if they'll suit the stud pattern of a disco

Thanks for replies
by Loco
Tue May 24, 2005 5:43 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Legalities of Cutting Tub...
Replies: 12
Views: 568

Mate got defected for various issues couple of weeks ago, not for the rear. He chopped the back end like seen in photo, had to go back to inspection twice until they passed the vehicle for other issues, rear end was never mentioned and vehicle is passed with the tubs missiing right up to top of ...
by Loco
Sat May 07, 2005 5:42 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: how much is a fuel pump
Replies: 18
Views: 619

the end you need to get to should be right above the rear universal joint to the passenger side, not the end next to the tank, should be as simple as lying on you back, stopping dreaming of how high you can lift it and turn the fitting off ;)
by Loco
Sat May 07, 2005 4:20 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: how much is a fuel pump
Replies: 18
Views: 619

the end next to the hard line that runs along the body to the front should be a compression fitting (it swivels) You should be fitting one spanner to the welded fitting (nut) on the hardline to stop the pipe twisting and the other spanner to the fitting right next to that (very end of hose) it ...
by Loco
Fri May 06, 2005 11:31 am
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: how much is a fuel pump
Replies: 18
Views: 619

edit: both the fuel suply conections are stuck fast so i'll have to drop the tank and leave the pump asembly in place. Should be able to free the flexy hose nuts, place the two spanners (correct sized) as close as you can together to get a small amount of movement first, and squeeze them together ...
by Loco
Thu May 05, 2005 6:18 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: how much is a fuel pump
Replies: 18
Views: 619

no worrys jtop, grrr i was hoping i wouldn't have to drop the tank (it's 3/4 full) but the suply hose is on way too tight and i'll have to undo it further along. and i'm not even sure i can get the nuts the hold the pump in off with it on, so off to get some buckets/jerry cans/ another fuel tank ...
by Loco
Wed May 04, 2005 10:44 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: how much is a fuel pump
Replies: 18
Views: 619

Bosch make a replacement one for the 3000V6, got a price of around $600plus by memory from mitsi, specialist told me which one to go get, trade
Company is Petroject SA (petrojectsa@internode.on.net) they should be able to push you in right direction locally, their part No. 10013 $184 +gst
by Loco
Mon Apr 18, 2005 11:48 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Strongest Tyre
Replies: 49
Views: 2334

Another tyre that a lot of people aren't aware of is the Mickey Thompson/Dick Cepek FCII. They are along similar application to the Cooper ST and are well worth considering aswell. Hey Ryano how much are these bad boys? In 35x12.5-15. Have got Cepek FCII, they are a step up from a All terrain but ...
by Loco
Mon Apr 04, 2005 5:28 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: 89 NF pajero v6 auto - no oil pressure ?
Replies: 2
Views: 187

Mine was reading just about 0 , got it tested, 90 was the result, so don't believe the factory gauge necessarily
by Loco
Wed Mar 02, 2005 11:13 am
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Automatic gearbox issues
Replies: 3
Views: 361

check the filter gauze in the sump, take it out and clean it with some carby cleaner solvent, that may help Newer trans fluid are very detergent like in action, it may be getting clogged at the filter and causing the trans fluid to foam up as it passes through the strainer, these trans are haudralic ...
by Loco
Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:49 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: clutch fan
Replies: 5
Views: 374

Am a Motor Air Con Tech, generally once they have ceased operating properly, replace the hub, like Bitsa said, go the replacement,
by Loco
Mon Feb 14, 2005 10:29 am
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Big wheels for Triton?
Replies: 9
Views: 1877

Looked into a similar issue with mine, found that most tyre/ wheel seller issue what they call 'Navara offset' rims for paj/ triton fitment, tried a standard 'toyota offset' sunnrasia rim 15X8 with 33'X12.5' 15 and they fitted great with no rubbing etc, and that was with only supension lifting, no ...