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by mercutio
Tue Oct 10, 2023 5:30 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: g force
Replies: 106
Views: 34392

Re: g force

So i bought a donor vehicle from Kapiti coast and have transported that to lower hutt and listed it on trade me as wrecking. took it for a drive to check out how well the car ran if there were any obvious issues etc. All the warning lights that were on when i collected the car are no longer there th...
by mercutio
Wed Sep 13, 2023 6:26 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: g force
Replies: 106
Views: 34392

Re: g force

That's a good lean to, should allow you tinker away especially with daylight savings ten days away!! Love the old sticker on the back window, hat address does not even exist anymore :shock: yeah it should work well. have a double garage on the property as well. we should catch up things have change...
by mercutio
Wed Sep 13, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: g force
Replies: 106
Views: 34392

Re: g force

So who is a good certifier in Wellington
by mercutio
Tue Sep 12, 2023 8:52 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: g force
Replies: 106
Views: 34392

Re: g force

https://scontent.fwlg3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/374146812_10159736085621917_3882350063098910928_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=4c1e7d&_nc_ohc=F8f-UBMVdcIAX9Hss-H&_nc_ht=scontent.fwlg3-1.fna&oh=00_AfCJnMIpuBKQyWaZM0UcnCgEA-o0U1phipcKKn6aJPM9SA&oe=6505E15A and finally ...
by mercutio
Sun Sep 10, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: I relocated something
Replies: 0
Views: 10164

I relocated something

https://scontent.fwlg3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/374181185_10159736070361917_9150219710528606732_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5614bc&_nc_ohc=IMCyCjPH41UAX8K2Syi&_nc_ht=scontent.fwlg3-1.fna&oh=00_AfAadvllAXztfQFrARn6ddinWYNlmxOoKn2N7p_7KMP-Vg&oe=650CD374
by mercutio
Sun Sep 10, 2023 7:13 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: g force
Replies: 106
Views: 34392

Re: g force

So the G wagen has been relocated from Yoricks shed to Lower Hutt hasn't quite made it to my shed yet as there isn't quite enough room to get that trailer down my drieway will get a towie to relocate it this week hopefully tomorrow https://scontent.fwlg3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/376524241_10159...
by mercutio
Mon Nov 22, 2021 10:09 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: 4WD wanted
Replies: 7
Views: 3696

Re: 4WD wanted

1997-2005 after that they went to a unibody setup when they were initially developing the original MLs they were planning on using them to replace the g wagen but then they got trendy
by mercutio
Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:09 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: 4WD wanted
Replies: 7
Views: 3696

Re: 4WD wanted

A suggestion you may not of thought of is a W163 Mercedes Benz engines vary in size from 2.7l turbo diesel to 5.5 litre V8 they have a chassis with low range and and the traction control helps get around the issues with wheel lift they are quite cheap at the moment if it is going to be just a toy i ...
by mercutio
Mon Oct 04, 2021 12:27 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: New to Taupo any 4x4 tracks around?
Replies: 5
Views: 13671

Re: New to Taupo any 4x4 tracks around?

Hey guys sorry for digging up an old thread but my plans for this week have changed due to lockdown in Hamilton so we will be spending a few extra days in and around Taupo and Tokoroa at Yoricks place and the thought occurred we are in a 4wd why not use it don't want anything to hardcore as i only h...
by mercutio
Mon Jul 26, 2021 12:29 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: "Jafa's Jalopy"...3RZ-FE and on 40's:)
Replies: 665
Views: 339790

Re: "Jafa's Jalopy"...3RZ-FE and on 40's:)

NJV6 wrote:
turoa wrote:From what I hear theres a lot sitting around in sheds collecting dust!


yea - id be that guy...


me too
by mercutio
Sun Jul 28, 2019 7:11 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Seeking a Wellington club
Replies: 2
Views: 6003

Seeking a Wellington club

Hey Wellywood peeps i have moved back to the Wellington region and recently bought a Mercedes ML270 which I am keen to use on shiny and possibly scratchy trips I still have the g wagon sitting in Yoricks shed one day I might get around to finishing it and my new wheels can tow it. Anyway the reason ...
by mercutio
Fri Aug 31, 2018 10:07 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: g force
Replies: 106
Views: 34392

Re: g force

I have had a bit of a rethink about this project and am seriously considering paying someone to fit the engine and transmission and get it certed. Yes i know it is a big call. I rang the guy who owns Mercworxs just out of Tirau the other day for a rough idea of price and he told me $6k which isn't t...
by mercutio
Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:27 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: Bugger
Replies: 1
Views: 5136

Bugger

https://scontent.fmel7-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/38019150_298657754030233_2166371776001474560_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=ba92ab0661249343978baaac82ef37eb&oe=5C07D394 https://scontent.fmel7-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/38036824_298657757363566_7953959049106554880_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=e0804a7ccfa712fdd0...
by mercutio
Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:28 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: HELP - Suzuki engine not running right
Replies: 3
Views: 3489

Re: HELP - Suzuki engine not running right

how easy is it to swap the injectors if the prolem moves with the swap that is your problem
by mercutio
Wed Jul 25, 2018 5:22 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: HELP - Suzuki engine not running right
Replies: 3
Views: 3489

Re: HELP - Suzuki engine not running right

what sort of ignition system does it have is it dizzy or coil on plug etc
by mercutio
Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:57 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: v8 barbie make over.....
Replies: 463
Views: 101141

Re: v8 barbie make over.....

Thanks for that tip i downloaded an extension for opera and all is good i can view my pics now
by mercutio
Sun Nov 19, 2017 7:08 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Rangie 2-door redux
Replies: 8
Views: 6518

Re: Rangie 2-door redux

5 litre V12 maybe
by mercutio
Sun Jul 30, 2017 5:46 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168873

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

This is my favourite thread on here at the moment nice to see the progress
by mercutio
Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Starting back on my cruiser
Replies: 8
Views: 3240

Re: Starting back on my cruiser

That is exactly what i did to find out when i bought it lol
by mercutio
Mon Jul 17, 2017 8:54 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Starting back on my cruiser
Replies: 8
Views: 3240

Re: Starting back on my cruiser

That was about the last time i touched my 4x4 i did do something to it and even took photos lol but didn't update my build thread Lol off topic I know but you easily win the longest build thread, as long as I've been here and that's 13 years!! :lol: Your memory is playing tricks on you i have only ...
by mercutio
Sun Jul 16, 2017 5:09 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Starting back on my cruiser
Replies: 8
Views: 3240

Re: Starting back on my cruiser

mudlva wrote:
mercutio wrote: sadly i can't remember the last time i posted here



Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:29 am

there you go fella wasnt that long back :P :P :wink:


That was about the last time i touched my 4x4 i did do something to it and even took photos lol but didn't update my build thread
by mercutio
Sun Jul 16, 2017 10:48 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Starting back on my cruiser
Replies: 8
Views: 3240

Re: Starting back on my cruiser

sweet great to see another build thread on here i will admit my first reaction when reading this thread was looking for the like button but i realised we don't do that here and after another recent thread on here i decided to actually post something sadly i can't remember the last time i posted here
by mercutio
Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:29 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Korando 2.9 litre diesel
Replies: 27
Views: 19642

Re: Korando 2.9 litre diesel

i'm surprised there is an aftermarket diff centre available for the korando. you wouldn't think the demand would be there. Any other aftermarket stuff for them? Do they have a big following in a particular country?(don't say Korea!) :) these things are built with commonly available parts in the run...
by mercutio
Sat Nov 26, 2016 8:18 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Show us your SuZUKi
Replies: 212
Views: 69588

Re: Show us your SuZUKi

I wouldn't pay more than 15k for it if i had the money the mileage may be extremely low but there is a very limited market as well and yes the rubber all around will need checking
by mercutio
Fri Nov 25, 2016 4:19 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Show us your SuZUKi
Replies: 212
Views: 69588

Re: Show us your SuZUKi

Would be nice but wouldn't be able to drive it without devaluing it and that is the best thing about owning one
by mercutio
Wed Nov 23, 2016 8:39 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Show us your SuZUKi
Replies: 212
Views: 69588

Re: Show us your SuZUKi

just spotted this for sale at turners with a genuine 142 ks https://www.turners.co.nz/globalassets/blog/2016/14.11.jpg https://www.turners.co.nz/the-good-oil/20162/november2/brand-new-36-years-ago--still-new-today/ https://www.turners.co.nz/Cars/Search/suzuki/cxg-coupe/15810706/
by mercutio
Tue Nov 15, 2016 12:04 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: (Slow) '87 SJ413 Build
Replies: 80
Views: 24497

Re: (Slow) '87 SJ413 Build

Tumor wrote:
UBZ wrote:
Have you got a copy of the 413 FSM ?

Sorry dont want to sound too dumb, but can you tell me what an FSM is? :oops:


FSM = factory service manual
by mercutio
Sun Aug 21, 2016 7:59 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: pto hydro pump
Replies: 38
Views: 11613

Re: pto hydro pump

ok here we go..... speed of winch is dictated by pump capacity/rpm over pto feeding the winch motor which is also capacity/rpm pulling weight is dictated by pump psi output. here's the black science bit to achieve high flow and say 2.5k psi off a std pto running in first gear so you can winch and d...
by mercutio
Fri Jun 24, 2016 8:02 pm
Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
Topic: Public Access vs Club Access
Replies: 62
Views: 27357

Re: Public Access vs Club Access

DieselBoy wrote:What's available is man power and enthusiasm. What's achievable with that is limitless.


LIKE :mrgreen:
by mercutio
Mon Jun 20, 2016 5:06 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: ORE Westcoast Easter 2017
Replies: 78
Views: 34848

Re: ORE Westcoast Easter 2017

9 months away is that enough time to get the G up and running going by recent progress not likely lol

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