THE "silly" question thread

[r0ck_m0nkey]

There's no such thing as a 5 speed sierra 1.0 box.

I have a Suzuki Santana SJ410 in my backyard that says differently. It has a 5 speed bolted to an F10A and it's all genuine.

So they do exist, just exceptionally rare.

[want33s]

Steve said "SIERRA 5 speed".. (IE : Australian issue)
Santana is Spanish. Therefore yours would be a private import... Exceptionally rare in Aust.

Jas.

[gadZOOKs]

so now does this change the matter? or still paddling up the same proverbial creek??

[Gwagensteve]

No.

not unless rock monkey wants to sell you his.

Steve.

[gadZOOKs]

so it wouldnt bolt straight up to my F10A? thanx steve

[GRPABT1]

so it wouldnt bolt straight up to my F10A? thanx steve

Obviously it would but you won't find one for sale unless Rock monkey sells you his.

[mick85]

Rang around today, pump is worth $150 from most places. But am going to take the pump out of my mates first and try it see how it goes, if that fixes it then ill go buy a new one!!

[mick85]

Does a 96 coily have a mechanical fuel pump like the sierra does? Are they interchangeable

[want33s]

Does a 96 coily have a mechanical fuel pump like the sierra does? Are they interchangeable

Identical & Yes.
I just found a pump for Pastorslim last week on Ebay... $56 delivered.

Jas.

[lay80n]

As Jas said, check round. Last time i got a pump years ago it was $45.

Layto....

[cozook]

Hey all,I'm site newbie....89 swb w/t...almost 200k's katoomba
I just replaced cam cover gasket and adjusted tappets.....
Zook still tick tick tick(no its not a bomb)..had lost power and developed
oil leak,warmed her up,adjusted to hot clearance settings,closed her up
no leaks,powers back....but still tick tick....when checking for leaks i
took oil filler cap off to make sure tick was from there,didn't sound
like it was, more like exhaust manifold area of which i can see a couple
of studs missing(looks original manifold)
Question, could blown exhaust manifold gasket(s) or cracked/broken
manifold make a tappet like ticking noise?No smoke and no exhaust noise!
Also changing to penrite hpr30 with filter tomorrow if it is a noisy valve is
that the best oil to use?Would i have got in trouble for making a new thread?
Searched for exhaust and manifold but found zilch.
My old cam cover gasket was pretty stuffed, thanks guys

[want33s]

Hey all,I'm site newbie....89 swb w/t...almost 200k's katoomba
I just replaced cam cover gasket and adjusted tappets.....
Zook still tick tick tick(no its not a bomb)..had lost power and developed
oil leak,warmed her up,adjusted to hot clearance settings,closed her up
no leaks,powers back....but still tick tick....when checking for leaks i
took oil filler cap off to make sure tick was from there,didn't sound
like it was, more like exhaust manifold area of which i can see a couple
of studs missing(looks original manifold)
Question, could blown exhaust manifold gasket(s) or cracked/broken
manifold make a tappet like ticking noise?.....It is possible yes but more likely would be a psst psst noise not a tickNo smoke and no exhaust noise!
Also changing to penrite hpr30 with filter tomorrow if it is a noisy valve is
that the best oil to use?....Pretty sure the book says use 15W-40 oil.Would i have got in trouble for making a new thread?.....Probably only from Grimbo
Searched for exhaust and manifold but found zilch.
My old cam cover gasket was pretty stuffed, thanks guys......Jas.

[ofr57]

how much does the compression go up by putting a 1.6 8 valve bottom end onto a 1.3

would it be to much to do this and high compression pistons?

[cozook]

Thanks for that mate it definetly tick..I'll see what oil change does(15/40)
If no change i try adjust tappets again(was my first go at it)
Thanks for your help.

[St Jimmy]

how much does the compression go up by putting a 1.6 8 valve bottom end onto a 1.3

would it be to much to do this and high compression pistons?

try this
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/phpBB2/ftopic152182.php

[want33s]

Thanks for that mate it definetly tick..I'll see what oil change does(15/40)
If no change i try adjust tappets again(was my first go at it)
Thanks for your help.

If you do it again check the condition of the rockers where they touch the cam lobes. They are prone to wear a bit. Rockers can be ground or replaced if need be.
A bit more punctuation in your posts would help too.

Jas.

[cozook]

Cool ta ...... punctuation?....what that?

[lay80n]

Depeding on how you interpret sounds, a blown exhaust manifold gasket/loose exhaust manifold can deffinatley sound like a tick. I have had customers bring cars in describing that noise as a tick. Fix your studs and stick a new gasket in there. Check the manifold for cracks too while you got it off. Cracked manifolds usually whistle when you build up revs, but the blown/leaking gasket could deffinatley be the ticking noise. If not just go and play around on the redline, you will soon find the cause of the ticking

Layto....

[cozook]

. If not just go and play around on the redline, you will soon find the cause of the ticking :twisted:Layto....

Thanks for the reply mate.Will change oil and exhaust gasket(and check
manifold)asap.Ticking is quieter than it was before adjusting tappets
but not gone,I think I'll have another go at the tappets while I'm at it,
will also check rockers at the cam lobe.It redlines easily
I should be nicer to her Thanks guys, cory.

[blue_mini]

hi,
its another silly question i know.
Just wondering how to remove the steering wheel off a coily without damaging the horn push. Is it just pull until it comes off? I need to remove the wheel to fix a dodgy hazard light switch. Are there any easy ways to do either of these jobs?
Thanks
Joe

[11_evl]

transfer cases!!!
how many sorts of 4WD light ones are there??
1.3
1.0
??

[Mike E]

. If not just go and play around on the redline, you will soon find the cause of the ticking :twisted:Layto....

Thanks for the reply mate.Will change oil and exhaust gasket(and check
manifold)asap.Ticking is quieter than it was before adjusting tappets
but not gone,I think I'll have another go at the tappets while I'm at it,
will also check rockers at the cam lobe.It redlines easily
I should be nicer to her Thanks guys, cory.

try adjusting the tappets cold i had trouble the first time i adjusted them hot but then i did it cold and it was fine

[DavePatrol]

hi,
its another silly question i know.
Just wondering how to remove the steering wheel off a coily without damaging the horn push. Is it just pull until it comes off? I need to remove the wheel to fix a dodgy hazard light switch. Are there any easy ways to do either of these jobs?
Thanks
Joe

to get the horn cover off there is a screw under neath, undo it than it should pop off

[blue_mini]

thanks DavePatrol, tried it in the dark trying to do a last minute fix to go on a 4wd trip. Thanks for your help

[cozook]

. If not just go and play around on the redline, you will soon find the cause of the ticking :twisted:Layto....

Thanks for the reply mate.Will change oil and exhaust gasket(and check
manifold)asap.Ticking is quieter than it was before adjusting tappets
but not gone,I think I'll have another go at the tappets while I'm at it,
will also check rockers at the cam lobe.It redlines easily
I should be nicer to her Thanks guys, cory.

try adjusting the tappets cold i had trouble the first time i adjusted them hot but then i did it cold and it was fine

Thanks mike E much appreciated!

[cozook]

Thanks guys,it was tappets out of adjustment(my ticking noise).I guess
the motor was getting too cold in the time it took for me to adjust them.
Adjusting to cold settings worked well,thanks all......Cory.
p.s. I work on the car in the street in the mountains.
It doesn't stay hot for long.

[4wd junky]

hey guys.. does anyone know if a 1 ltr grill or front clip will fit a nt drover?
im sure ive seen a thread on this before and did a search but it came back with 1500 results

[skez]

There's no such thing as a 5 speed sierra 1.0 box.

I have a Suzuki Santana SJ410 in my backyard that says differently. It has a 5 speed bolted to an F10A and it's all genuine.

So they do exist, just exceptionally rare.

they do exist i had one

[want33s]

hey guys.. does anyone know if a 1 ltr grill or front clip will fit a nt drover?
im sure ive seen a thread on this before and did a search but it came back with 1500 results

If you can get the screws undone you can swap the Drover nose cone to Sierra One litre or it may be easier to swap the whole clip.

Jas.

[4wd junky]

thanks Jas. i dont get the drover on sunday so i'll try it then