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by DieselBoy
Thu Jun 10, 2010 7:35 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: High Pinion Rear Diff
Replies: 1
Views: 215

High Pinion Rear Diff

I have spent hours running through endless threads brought up by the search engine while fishing for info, but have hit the wall :D As we all know, it can be done, and there are a lot of people running them with good results. I have found the step by step of how to build it, and its straight forward...
by DieselBoy
Thu Feb 11, 2010 12:06 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Transmission Oils
Replies: 3
Views: 433

Transmission Oils

There are hundred's of threads on what oil to use in what gearbox, t.case, and diff's. There are equally as many differing opinions, one thread says one thing another threads something contradictory....... Truck spec's are: 1989 3.5 EFI Manual LT77S (bigger bearing model?) Borg Warner Viscous Center...
by DieselBoy
Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:34 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: R.R.C Radiator hose's
Replies: 5
Views: 562

Cheers, I have realised that the price's from the Landrover specialists is actually better than Repco and the other main stream parts place's, and as a result have sourced my self a complete set of hose's :cool: :cool:

I went through www.Landroverspares.co.nz

Thanks for imput.
:cool:
by DieselBoy
Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:50 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: R.R.C Radiator hose's
Replies: 5
Views: 562

No takers??

These are the hoses in question:

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Are they same for the 3.5 through all years of manfacture??

Or did they change for the EFI models??
by DieselBoy
Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:56 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: R.R.C Radiator hose's
Replies: 5
Views: 562

R.R.C Radiator hose's

I blew a top radiator hose yesterday on my 1989 R.R Classic, 3.5 EFI. Due to the way it burst (split) I'm gonna replace all the rubber wear. Called Repco for price and availability. They had no listing for my particular model/year but had listings for earlier carbed models and the later 3.9's. Went ...
by DieselBoy
Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: PICS OF THE ZOOK FORUM RIGS! Have you added yours?
Replies: 315
Views: 148706

Hi Guy's, We are based in NZ and have a couple of Zooks. This is our main off road rig: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/Diesel1989/P9270088.jpg and our fravourite toy :D :D http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k248/lilpigzuk/laurie%20sanson%2010%20feb%2008/LSfeb1008002.jpg We get out in them as ...
by DieselBoy
Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:59 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: G60 Patrol CV Swap
Replies: 3
Views: 402

G60 Patrol CV Swap

Hi guy's, I haven't posted on this site for ages!!!!!! I am running a G60 front axle in my Trials/Club Class Winch Challenge Truck and have hit a wall. I had only one spare CV for the axle, and now its in the truck, so i don't have a spare anymore. I have been doing some investigating, and it sounds...
by DieselBoy
Sat Aug 11, 2007 5:43 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: lj50 engine and disc brake conversion help needed
Replies: 7
Views: 439

Front disc conversion is a straight bolt on job. Get teh swivel hubs, discs etc from a SJ410, take the 410 axles out of the CV's,put your LJ axles in. Put the sj410 swivel assembly straight onto the LJ axle. You need to trim 20mm off each side of the tie rod adjuster to get the wheel alignemnt right...
by DieselBoy
Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:07 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: NZ LJ50 Project
Replies: 5
Views: 283

Hey, that would be awesome!!!!!!!

Are you the same Crispy thats got the orange/black LJ50 doing the sand dune jump on lj10.com????
by DieselBoy
Sun Jan 14, 2007 9:35 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: NZ LJ50 Project
Replies: 5
Views: 283

NZ LJ50 Project

Hi guys. Im building an LJ50 up from a collection of parts vehicles i have sourced. Its just going to be a toy, based on a partial restoration running the two stroke engine and standard running gear, but with a tray back, full cage, winch, harnesses etc etc This is the build up thread on the NZ base...
by DieselBoy
Wed Nov 15, 2006 1:01 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ engine probs
Replies: 8
Views: 670

Timing could also be out. Vacum advance and retard may not be working correctly.
by DieselBoy
Mon Oct 30, 2006 1:05 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Rear Main Replacement Cost
Replies: 11
Views: 485

Its not just oil from changing the oil filters that has run down onto the starter motor and around the bellhousing?? I know mine has alot of oil over the starter motor and around that area from changing the filters, but when i pull the rubber plug out of the bellhousing drain hole, it is dry indicat...
by DieselBoy
Thu Oct 05, 2006 2:19 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Safari with an issue
Replies: 8
Views: 718

Is all the slow running they do in the heavy traffic in Japan. Basically the first 100,000k's spent idleing around. Its to be expected of an imported vehicle, as well as the high wear on the clutch on Manuals.
by DieselBoy
Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:00 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: TD42 Fuel Screw
Replies: 28
Views: 2041

TD42 Fuel Screw

Hey, easy question:

In regard to the fuel govener screw on the injector pump, by adjusting in which direction it does what?????

Anti-clockwise - Increase fuel??

Clockwise - Decrease fuel??

Anyone given it a tweak to increase the fuel delivery??

How much of a turn did you give it?

Cheers,
Pete.
by DieselBoy
Tue Jun 27, 2006 8:02 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Our fravourite Topic: Lock-Right Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 663

Nope, haven't pulled it out yet, will get onto it this weekend. Can't be too seriouse. I 'm beginning to wonder if someone replaced the springs and they are to heavey and aren't alowing it to rachet.
Dunno, i'm just guessing untill it comes out. :cry:
by DieselBoy
Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:52 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ Patrol Front Shocks vs. RR Classic Front Shocks
Replies: 13
Views: 475

I run 80 series LandCruiser shocks up front. They work well!!!!

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by DieselBoy
Mon Jun 26, 2006 9:58 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Our fravourite Topic: Lock-Right Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 663

Yeah, thats the one Dave. He was just down the road from were the missus works so i dropped in to have a look. Seemed to work ok, and the diff was in very good shape, so i talked him down to accepting $400 for it. Not bad, but he was dreaming if he thought anyone was gonna pay $700. I'm going for bo...
by DieselBoy
Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:38 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Our fravourite Topic: Lock-Right Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 663

Thanks for the input . Doesn't look like its a common problem so far....... The pins are sweet, and are in the right place, there is only really one way they can go in. In comparison to a mate of mines Lock-Right, it doesn't stack up at all. You can spin one of his wheels by hand easily and hear the...
by DieselBoy
Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:11 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Td42 won't rev
Replies: 75
Views: 9303

I had this problem, and found that it had a faulty TPS. Unplugged it, and it works fine now. My problem was accompanied by black smoke too though. Dave Hey dave, could you post up a pic of the TPS for me?? I have an electrical fitting on my pump covered in green plastic, is that what yours looked l...
by DieselBoy
Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:40 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Our fravourite Topic: Lock-Right Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 663

Our fravourite Topic: Lock-Right Problems

I have done the usual thing, searched, read hundreds of related threads, and checked and re-checked. So to start from the start: I purchased a second hand front diff head complete with lock-right. The diff and lock-right had been stripped, checked, adjusted prior to selling. I spoke to the guy who d...
by DieselBoy
Wed May 17, 2006 9:43 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: ARB Airlocker sourcing help!!!!!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 548

Cheers, it has all been usefull so far. None of the places have replied to my email request for prices yet though. :roll:
by DieselBoy
Sun May 14, 2006 12:56 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: ARB Airlocker sourcing help!!!!!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 548

ARB Airlocker sourcing help!!!!!!!

Hi guys. I have a mate doing a turbine overhaul on a power station over with you guys in Auss. Before he comes back to NZ in a week he is of to Brisbane for a couple of days R&R. He texted me yesterday and asked if i wanted him to pick up an ARB locker for me while in Brisbane, asd it would prob...
by DieselBoy
Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:54 am
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: Diahatsu Rugger
Replies: 9
Views: 416

Anyone know what ratio the diffs are??, i have a guy interested in them for a diesel powered Zuk.

He thinks they are 3.5, but i can't confirm that for him, sure someone will know on here!!!!!!
by DieselBoy
Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:40 pm
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: Diahatsu Rugger
Replies: 9
Views: 416

She's not much to look at at the moment ;) This is it when i picked it up, its now sitting in my shed with no roof ;) The Vision: http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/images/albums/DieselBoy/Daihatsulux.jpg and when i picked it up: http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/images/albums/DieselBoy/18331119_full.jpg
by DieselBoy
Tue Mar 28, 2006 1:15 pm
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: Diahatsu Rugger
Replies: 9
Views: 416

Cheers, thanks, thats very usefull to know!!!!! At this stage, its getting a Hilux gearbox and transfercase coupled to a 2 litre carbed hilux engine. That should do the job for a while, then it will get the chev V6, or Supra straight 6 treatment. Thanks for your help, i will keep everyone uptodate a...
by DieselBoy
Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:20 am
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: Diahatsu Rugger
Replies: 9
Views: 416

Yeah, i was starting to get that impression my self when i was looking through the threads brought up in my search. Eng: DL Chassis:JDAOOOF7OOO634036 Trim:YG12 TYPE:F7ORV Than any use?? I guess its an F70. How does that tie in with your modles over there??, does that fit the description i gave, soli...
by DieselBoy
Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:06 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Blizzard/Rugger info......
Replies: 3
Views: 284

Blizzard/Rugger info......

I have just bought a Diahatsu Rugger, the one that looks the same as the Toyota Blizzard, solid axles, leaf sprung etc etc Its a project competition truck. It's with out an engine at the moment and i am trying to figure out what i can match the gearbox/bellhousing up to. Any thoughts?? Anyone know t...
by DieselBoy
Mon Mar 27, 2006 6:46 am
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: Diahatsu Rugger
Replies: 9
Views: 416

Diahatsu Rugger

Do you guys get the Diahatsu rugger over there?? The one that looks the same as the Toyota Blizzard, soil axles, leaf sprung etc etc?? I have just bought one (a Rugger) as a project competition truck. It is with out an engine at the moment and i am trying to figure out what i can match the gearbox/b...
by DieselBoy
Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:26 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Castor Plates installation
Replies: 24
Views: 1180

Photo's please!!!!!

Very interested in this mod as i am keen to run a pin on the left hand side for partial dissconnection of the left hand radious arm.......
by DieselBoy
Thu Mar 02, 2006 5:48 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Electric fuel pump on diesel
Replies: 35
Views: 1892

Pump and Regulator http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/Diesel1989/DSC04036.jpg Handy little spot to hide it http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/Diesel1989/DSC04039.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/Diesel1989/DSC04037.jpg And all mounted in position (not plumbed into fuel system yet t...