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by kingchevy
Fri Dec 03, 2010 3:10 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Can anyone tell what it means (pic inc.)
Replies: 7
Views: 653

Re: Can anyone tell what it means (pic inc.)

I think the only thing that is relevant on the stamping is the 16x8
what do you need to know this for because a lot of different rims will fit pretty much anything 6 stud...

they have a 0 offset as per roh wheels catalouge
by kingchevy
Wed May 05, 2010 4:52 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1hz cracked head
Replies: 60
Views: 2950

1hz are not designed to be turboed..
by kingchevy
Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:10 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: D4D 07 hliux faulty injector.
Replies: 9
Views: 671

From experience... ;-) the computer will relearn the code itself if you swap over one injector... but take my information for what you want...
by kingchevy
Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:49 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: D4D 07 hliux faulty injector.
Replies: 9
Views: 671

If you are replacing one injector you do not need to relearn it you can just fit it....

if you replace the lot they need programing for the vehicle..
by kingchevy
Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:45 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: leaking oil any help hj75 2h
Replies: 8
Views: 555

I found this I hope it helps

http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/simon/overhau ... /index.php

its not a landcruiser but the hilux have a very similar front end...
by kingchevy
Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:43 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: leaking oil any help hj75 2h
Replies: 8
Views: 555

http://video.google.com.au/videosearch?as_sitesearch=youtube.com&hl=en&client=firefox-a&channel=s&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&hs=fEg&q=swivel+hub+site:youtube.com&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=fb0JS-nPBJKRlAfXyOGEBA&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBkQqwQwAA#q=swivel+hub&hl=en&view=2&emb=0 ...
by kingchevy
Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:41 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: leaking oil any help hj75 2h
Replies: 8
Views: 555

Looks like your inner axle seal has gone depending on when they were last done you may need a full swivel hub kit and to repack your bearings possibly on such a old truck you may need to speedy sleeve the axle seal area to stop this happening again this is a big job possibly 8 hours work depending ...
by kingchevy
Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:14 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Bolt on alternatives/upgrades for hj75 alternator
Replies: 8
Views: 532

Check out ashdown/ingram mate 03-78840 that is a 12v 80amp internal reg alternator expect to pay around 400 for this unit hope this helps.... Thanks kingchevy, very helpful ;) $597+GST from Ashdown Ingram. $400 did sound a little too good to be true! Dunno what trade price is but could still be a ...
by kingchevy
Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:30 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Bolt on alternatives/upgrades for hj75 alternator
Replies: 8
Views: 532

Check out ashdown/ingram mate 03-78840 that is a 12v 80amp internal reg alternator expect to pay around 400 for this unit hope this helps....
by kingchevy
Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:04 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Oooooooohhhh Noooooooo
Replies: 17
Views: 1813

9 times out of ten if you cook a 6.5 you will at least crack a head mine was leaking water into the cylinder when it sat and made it hard to start altough this may not be what is wrong with yours...

blowing back through the radiator is bad I would say atleast you have done a head gasket........
by kingchevy
Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:30 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Toyota Surf - Lemon or Not?
Replies: 54
Views: 4951

there a prick to do a starter in and a bit hard for parts also
by kingchevy
Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:34 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Converting a waeco to a manual thermostat
Replies: 3
Views: 243

I haven't even had it apart I was wondering it was voltage controlled ie it varies voltage to the compressor somehow I don't think its as simple as finding the positive to the compressor...
by kingchevy
Sat Jan 19, 2008 7:53 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Converting a waeco to a manual thermostat
Replies: 3
Views: 243

Converting a waeco to a manual thermostat

Hey does anyone out there know how to convert a waeco to a manual thermostat my P.O.S is stuck on freeze I sure it has the danfoss compressor in it? I have a/c thermostats I was just thinking the compressor was still computer controlled though?
by kingchevy
Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:09 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1hdt turbo on a 1hz engine
Replies: 7
Views: 783

Can you interchange the injector pumps??
by kingchevy
Sun Dec 23, 2007 1:46 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: strange power problems
Replies: 3
Views: 311

You have a dead flat battery mate...
by kingchevy
Sun Dec 23, 2007 1:16 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1hdt turbo on a 1hz engine
Replies: 7
Views: 783

1hdt turbo on a 1hz engine

Hey guys
I have a 1hdt turbo exhaust manifold and all the extras of a motor we were wrecking. Will the turbo manifold ect fit straight onto a 1hz engine with out any modifications?
by kingchevy
Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:09 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: fuel gauge giving weird reading after installing spotties
Replies: 18
Views: 1125

Nissan's had a slight earthing problem I would be getting a nice body earth going to the battery AND THE CHASSIS they have problems with them.
by kingchevy
Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:32 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: killing a 3F
Replies: 26
Views: 1164

Remove all water from motor and thrash it.......should go for at least 5 minutes.....the head gets nice and red if you hold it flat......and there is no chance of a rod knocking off the dizzy....just siezure...if you want the leg to come out of bed....hold it flat and give it a drink via a hose in ...
by kingchevy
Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:06 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: are HIDs worth the money
Replies: 35
Views: 1509

I run the philips conversion kit on my rally 4's and have blown one ballast and one globe so far but they get dunked all the time
by kingchevy
Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:33 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Seeing good results after the CEM treatment.
Replies: 18
Views: 809

I just tried it in an old work hack 2.8d hilux I would like to say it made a big difference but honestly it didnt do that much it did stop it from smoking as much though wich was a major drama with the poor old girl and gave me a little better power down low but didnt help with the chronic ...
by kingchevy
Mon Dec 04, 2006 1:12 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: aircon
Replies: 2
Views: 126

if its a 75 series there is a circuit breaker bottom of the fuse box that runs the a/c-fan circuit pull it out and bridge it with a 30-40 amp fusible link.
by kingchevy
Mon Dec 04, 2006 1:10 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: SNAP!!
Replies: 27
Views: 1271

I'm with vorno no worry driving 1800kms on but make sure you get it fixed asap and wheel stud been left dry is the biggest load of crap I have ever heard anti-seize is the only way to go ever car I remove a wheel have anti seize put on it before the wheels go back on.
by kingchevy
Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:15 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: members Toyota pics.
Replies: 197
Views: 65768

My work hack
79 series with well everything except diff locks
Image
by kingchevy
Thu Nov 09, 2006 4:05 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: CHECK THIS OUT! turbo BJ73 with dual radiators...WTF!
Replies: 61
Views: 4018

Fitting a 5 core alloy rad with thermo's would be a much better option than duals. Radiators can be too thick. The air cavatates between cores and won't flow enough air to be of any benefit (more of a problem than a solution). You would require some pretty nasty fans to get enough air through that ...
by kingchevy
Thu Jun 01, 2006 7:23 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU 3 litre the truth
Replies: 98
Views: 11043

Just had a guy in my workshop yesterday that had a blown zd30 in a 2001 series 111 patrol 16000 repair bill I put him on to the right people in nissan to get some money back o and it only had 116,000 on the clock.
by kingchevy
Wed May 03, 2006 7:41 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: nissan 4.5 petrol problem
Replies: 5
Views: 346

The 4.5 have a very similar distrubutar to the nissan vl motor I'm pretty sure
and they were forever packing it in.
by kingchevy
Tue May 02, 2006 2:16 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: nissan 4.5 petrol problem
Replies: 5
Views: 346

nissan 4.5 petrol problem

Hey guys can any of you mechanic gurus help me out we have a nissan 4.5 petrol 99 model in here we just fitted a buedesert 2 3/4 exhaust to. and the owner took it and it developed a miss a couple of days later a realy bad miss almost like its not firing on one cylinder at all we have done a few ...
by kingchevy
Mon Mar 20, 2006 2:15 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux mod tips please...
Replies: 439
Views: 56756

how is the new hilux treating you dave :) Hi Sam very happy with it. Handled those corrugated roads well. Great fuel economy 9lt/100klms highway.That last trip to Cape Yorke. Found out why the ABS and Parkers wern't working, Opposite Lock Newstead put the 146lt longrange fuel tank in to the Hilux ...
by kingchevy
Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:30 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Would like some help on 24v jump start setup
Replies: 7
Views: 381

Um sorry I will be more specific I have a 12v vehicle and will be running 2 batteries in the back and I want to run them in paralel for charging and 12v jump starting and in series for 24v jump starting but It has to be full proof so you cant stuff the charging system on the vehicle??
by kingchevy
Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:46 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Would like some help on 24v jump start setup
Replies: 7
Views: 381

Would like some help on 24v jump start setup

I am an auto electrician but have been wondering has anyone made up a cost effective system for a work ute to do 24v volt jumping but still charge both batteries as 12v I can make a system but its going to be a pain in the arse I was hoping someone has had experience in setting up a vehicle to do ...