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by chevJ40
Sun Dec 06, 2009 1:59 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: longfield cv problem
Replies: 2
Views: 436

longfield cv problem

got an odd problem that keeps occuring with my 80 series cruiser, the longfirelds in the front keep seperating as in pulling the axle out of the birfield, its happened about 6 times now and no matter what i do i cant stop it. ive changed the iner circlip heaps of times, got another mechanic mate to ...
by chevJ40
Mon May 26, 2008 8:03 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: airtech snorkel template?
Replies: 1
Views: 204

airtech snorkel template?

gday guys probably pushing .... up hill but just wondering if anyone had an airtech snorkel template for there diesel 80 series lying around still? thanks for the help cheers
by chevJ40
Wed May 07, 2008 10:00 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: diesel lift pump pressures
Replies: 4
Views: 255

hmm thanks guys i must have a tank out of something else will have to look into it cheers
by chevJ40
Wed May 07, 2008 7:47 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: diesel lift pump pressures
Replies: 4
Views: 255

diesel lift pump pressures

gday guys ive got a 96 diesel 80 and im just wondering what sort of pressure the stock in tank lift pumps put out?
im converting the car to an ls1 and was just wondering if the lift pump will keep the surge tank full? thanks guys
by chevJ40
Sat Apr 12, 2008 10:56 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Eastern Subs Exhaust Joint
Replies: 14
Views: 552

matt custom work like yours we use
Auto Xcess
45 terracotta drive nunawading
9898 9500

go in and have a look at there show room youll be amazed do beautiful custom work
by chevJ40
Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:50 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Canvas Repairs (SE Melb)
Replies: 16
Views: 423

frigga 40 wrote:bogged call paul at cockatoo canvas on 0409092741
excellent with all his work
hate agreening with frig but thats x3 on pauls work does beautiful work
by chevJ40
Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:30 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: pros and cons of maffless tunes
Replies: 21
Views: 762

basically tuning the car to run without an air flow meter
by chevJ40
Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: pros and cons of maffless tunes
Replies: 21
Views: 762

pros and cons of maffless tunes

guys and gals im in the middle of doing an ls1 conversion on an 80 and need help deciding whether to go maffless or run an air flow meter, anyone had any experience with them in commodores etc? cheers for the help guys
rob
by chevJ40
Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:24 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Looking for budget turbo kit for TB42
Replies: 2
Views: 383

Looking for budget turbo kit for TB42

Before you guys tell me look in the seach area I have, I've read them all and remember reading somewhere that some of look blokes were saying that you would maybe putting together a budget turbo kit for carby gas TB42 and going to sell them. If not I was hoping you guys could tell me what the best ...
by chevJ40
Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:17 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: gen 3 vss?
Replies: 9
Views: 479

could these problems be sorted with using say a motec or wolf system or are theyre benefits in using the standard loom and ecu?
by chevJ40
Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:05 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: how much for a second hand turbo kit?
Replies: 0
Views: 175

how much for a second hand turbo kit?

guys just wondering what you should expect to pay for a good second hand turbo kit for a 1hz 80 series something like the dts kit ive got one on my truck the kits only 6 months old and ive rolled it, so im going to get rid of the diesel and start again and well i have no use for it any help would be ...
by chevJ40
Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:37 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: modifying fuel filler neck question?
Replies: 2
Views: 210

modifying fuel filler neck question?

guys have abit of a query with changing the filler neck on my 80 its been cut into a ute and still runs the sedan filler and takes about 10 minutes to fill cause the safety keeps getting trigered. the neck is just floating around so i want to make it straight up from the tank and mount it into the ...
by chevJ40
Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:20 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: highbeam wont stay on...
Replies: 5
Views: 320

highbeam wont stay on...

just brought an 80 series and the higheanms will flash when u pull back on the combination switch and if u hol the switch back u can keep them on but the second you push forward on the comb switch to actually turn them on they dont work and the headlights turn off... any ideas guys im thinking relay ...
by chevJ40
Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:13 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Rebuilding arb compressors
Replies: 2
Views: 126

Rebuilding arb compressors

my arb compressor keeps blowing fuses so im lookiong at rebuilding it so my questions are A how do i split the bottom half of the compressor B is it cheaper just to get someone to do it C who actually does it :P i do have electrical and mechanical knowledge just dont know how to split the bottom ...
by chevJ40
Sun Sep 02, 2007 9:06 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: buying a car interstate? anyone know the rules?
Replies: 5
Views: 201

thanks guys much appreciated
by chevJ40
Sun Sep 02, 2007 8:59 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: buying a car interstate? anyone know the rules?
Replies: 5
Views: 201

buying a car interstate? anyone know the rules?

Im in the middle of buying a car from queensland and getting it down here to melbourne. i was just wondering if anyone knew the legalities about registration and transfer papers etc, does it all get transfered up in queensland or do i have to take up melbourne transfer papers and get them signed ...
by chevJ40
Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:41 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 40 series gq diff conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 349

40 series gq diff conversion

ive just started this conversion has anyone got a thread up that has done it before? just wanna check my ideas are right
cheers
by chevJ40
Wed Feb 14, 2007 6:44 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: playtime 4x4 ramp day
Replies: 18
Views: 2996

afew of the boys from our club will be making our way out there aswell :armsup:
by chevJ40
Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:16 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: whens the next raqmp day in melb?
Replies: 4
Views: 343

stuffed up my dates :roll: feb 17th
might have to email them for more details
EMAIL; playtime4x4@bigpond.com.au
by chevJ40
Sun Jan 14, 2007 10:31 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: whens the next raqmp day in melb?
Replies: 4
Views: 343

there is one next week at playtime 4x4 in sunbury open day ramp day etc
by chevJ40
Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:13 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Pigeon in my stereo?
Replies: 1
Views: 317

Pigeon in my stereo?

ive just finished remoulding my dash and had the stereo out, now its all back together i turn it on it plays for like 30 seconds then music stops and sounds like a pigeon is singing, does this sound both on cd and radio and its volumn is the same whether i turn the stereo down or not the only way to ...
by chevJ40
Sun Sep 10, 2006 11:33 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series shock length?
Replies: 3
Views: 280

80 Series shock length?

just a quick question what is the fully extended and fully compressed shock length on an 80 series?
cheers
by chevJ40
Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:12 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Whats involved in shimming an LSD?
Replies: 2
Views: 254

Whats involved in shimming an LSD?

Tried searching and either im crap at it or i just cant find what i want, but im tryign to find out exactly what is involved in Shimming an LSD ?
A. how to do it
B. how much does it normally cost?
cheers
by chevJ40
Mon Sep 04, 2006 9:31 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Where do u buy castor adjusting plates from
Replies: 6
Views: 206

not much

only about an inch in shackle lift but its a dogey reverse shackly job
by chevJ40
Sun Sep 03, 2006 10:25 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Where do u buy castor adjusting plates from
Replies: 6
Views: 206

Where do u buy castor adjusting plates from

im trying to find where to buy some castor adjusting plates from for the 40 series the wedge shaped leafs would be another description, any help would be great thanks
cheers
rob
by chevJ40
Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:05 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Engine ideas???
Replies: 29
Views: 1033

hemi

265 HEMI :twisted: now that is torque
by chevJ40
Thu Jul 27, 2006 8:02 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Rangie into 40 series?
Replies: 7
Views: 333

not after

not after the first trip when it packs in :roll:
by chevJ40
Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:05 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: formula shocks anyone had experience with these??
Replies: 0
Views: 42

formula shocks anyone had experience with these??

after everyones opinions on formula 4x4 shocks the shockers are stopping my wheel travel at the moment so extended ones are in order and i can get a good price on thse, the ones im looking at are twin gas charged any body used and abused them?
opinions much appreciated
cheers
by chevJ40
Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:40 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: lightforce 240blitz vs lightforce XGT
Replies: 2
Views: 139

:S

i do apologise :cry:
by chevJ40
Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:32 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: lightforce 240blitz vs lightforce XGT
Replies: 2
Views: 139

lightforce 240blitz vs lightforce XGT

is there any huge difference between these 2 lights? apart from the price tag. the xgt arnt Hid so can they really be that much better then 240's?
any opinions would be great
cheers