This official European Toyota site can be subscribed on a time basis and a lot of stuff can be downloaded in 1 hour which cost 3 pounds. The model number above (Japanese import) was available and the download list included LHD, 4WD and luxury versions. Toyota-Tech.eu 24 hours subscription is 16 poun...

This has nothing to do with 4WD'ing however the workhorse HiAce helps earn the necessary funds to enjoy a Suzuki SJ410 that we have had for about 17 years. The HiAce has a broken windscreen wiper stem housing (the alloy part that supports the rotating stem through the body), a non functioning horn c...

10mm Dyneema is $6 per metre here at winch.co.nz

http://www.winch.co.nz/categories/runva-winch-rope/dyneema-winch-rope-10mm-by-the-meter.

Is this a reputable supplier and a good brand of rope?

If it's of any help, the co-ordinates are attached here. The file will also open in Google Earth. Pretty dense looking forest! A plain .gpx file is not allowed so it has been zipped.

Did this Suzuki used to be outside Marshall Automotive & Tyres in Wairakei Road, Christchurch?

www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/suzuki/auction-826375091

Optima discussion and link to ChCh source: Optima Yellow Top Problems

I got a Optima red top battery last week for $390. The Optima yellow top was priced at $450.
Try Riccarton Auto Electric Centre.
My 2003 Excide Orbital is still going well but on the heavy discharge test is showing it's age - very impressed though as it's been run flat many times.

That's a fine looking bit of machining Ben. Do you sell either kit? I had not thought about the handbrake - the centre one seems fine but would be interested in the built-in handbrake. Thanks - Tony.

I need a rear disc conversion for my SJ410. I'm located in Christchurch but the Suzuki will soon be transported to Invercargill. Any tips on if this offer is still available - or who could do the work in either city would be appreciated. Thanks - Tony

Sometimes I've been able to fix the most frustrating electric window problems by taking a switch apart and slightly adjusting the angle of the boomerang shaped copper contact. They can get a little flattened out with years of use. Take care though if dismantling a switch as there's a couple of sprin...

...but everytime i turn my gps back on after transfer it goes to the usa again. Can somebody please help :wink: Has the GPS actually seen the satellites here in NZ? Does the satellite strength page show at least 3 solid bars? If not, leave it with a clear sky view for at least 10 -20 minutes. If th...

Thanks very much for the offer to help towing - I'm quite happy though to arrange for 2 vehicles to go, leaving one at the downstream end or just take a bicycle in the back as it's about 20km back to the start point. On the other hand if any other A frame vehicles are going we can simply turn around...

Many thanks for your information - have never been on a club or organised trip before. I have not voted on the poll as I have not been in this area before either. It's an A frame SJ410, fairly std, 2" body lift, snorkel, rated tow hooks front & back, std 1L engine, no roof, boiler tube roll bar....

rokhound wrote:... You will need at least 1 traction aid and good snorkels.

Please excuse my newbie question but is a traction aid a diff lock? Thanks - Tony.

Runva website (in Chenglish) http://www.jhrh.net/en/enindex.asp Here's the site of the NZ importer - a lot easier to read: www.winch.co.nz It has the NZ prices. They may be interested in a bulk deal to ORE. It would still cost more I guess than ORE importing for members but at least warranty issues...

Thanks Graham, this looks like the site: http://greatwinch.en.alibaba.com/offerdetail/58274607/Sell_BSW12000_4WD_ELECTRIC_WINCH.html http://img.alibaba.com/photo/51982324/BSW12000_waterproof_wireless_12000lb_ELECTRIC_WINCH.jpg Single Line Rated Pull: 12000Lb Motor: 6.0hp / 12 Volt Series Wound Contr...

Where abouts is the landslip trial? If it's in the same place as 2001 it's at Pukerau, about 14km east of Gore and 140km west of Dunedin (by road). An online map of the road (Landslip Road): http://www.smaps.co.nz/nz/gore/pukerau/landslip+road/185/ Coordinates (WGS84, which will work OK pasted into...

The scoring was a joke :shock: if you went on to the course a stoped straight away you got 100 points if you went on and had to reverced (which most people had to do cause it was so tight) and nocked over two pegs you got 140 points. :? :? :? :? out of my 2200 odd points 1600 was due to revercing S...

Yes, those spiral core type batteries are superb. Have one in my SJ410 to keep us going when spotlighting at low speed with about 600 watts of lighting. Fitted larger alternator and a digital voltmeter to keep an eye on things. Also have one in the Mazda MPV 4WD - both batteries are 5 years old and ...

I've heard from a chap who used to drive for PBT in Christchurch that they are a very rough and difficult bunch. Rough with freight and very difficult to get payment from.

Nice setup - some dashes are too curved for the dash mount but that looks good. Looks like the heel of the GPS is resting on the dash too - that's a good plan to minimise vibration of the screen on corrugated roads.

Hi - I have a SJ 410, chassis NZ 00334, standard 1 litre engine type F10A. I'm not very happy with the carburettor as it hesitates under acceleration and seems to flood easily. A quick 'net search shows the standard carb is commonly replaced. Our use is pretty mild - trips up rivers for picnics and ...

I used 12mm inside diameter clear plastic hose for breathers as I can then use the hoses as an easy way to add the diff oil. The filler plug on the diff still needs to be taken out, or very loose, so the air can escape.

Doesn't have to be clear hose but it's easier knowing where the oil is.

... can i take this route off the quest and copy it to the topo mapping software on the computer? Yes, it will record up to 10,000 track points for loading to your computer later. The points are automatically spaced by default (so it does not waste points on a dead straight road) or can be made to ...