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by aotror
Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:15 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: VX landcruiser 12 valve
Replies: 9
Views: 1654

Re: VX landcruiser 12 valve

11 l per 100 around town and 12 on the open rd? It uses less round town or is that a typo?

How has your maintenance bills been? And reliability? How Do you reckon an hdt engined 80 would perform compared to a nissan safari turbo?
by aotror
Tue Jul 08, 2014 7:29 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: VX landcruiser 12 valve
Replies: 9
Views: 1654

VX landcruiser 12 valve

Hi guys, Im considering buying one of these.. just sold my swb patrol factory turbo.. will probably regret it.. great truck.. but not enough room for the hound and bikes when i go away. Ive read a bit on the forums but what i want to know is 1. what to look out for when buying them.. i heard of chas...
by aotror
Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:28 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: wnt to buy tranny control box plug and wires
Replies: 0
Views: 309

wnt to buy tranny control box plug and wires

Hi all .. I was hoping to find someone who jcan sell me the plug and attached wires that plug into the electronic box that is located in the passenger side footwell of an1988 swb auto safari . I need the plug and the associated wires. I think this boxcontrols the tranny.. I have the box.. just need ...
by aotror
Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:20 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: want to buy auto electronic box plug and wire
Replies: 0
Views: 324

want to buy auto electronic box plug and wire

Hi all.. I am hoping to find someone who will sell me the plug and attached wires that plug into the electronic controller box that sits in the passenger foot well . I think it controls the tranny. I have a box but no plug or wires. Thanks
by aotror
Sun Oct 20, 2013 12:18 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Wanted Suzuki ChCh
Replies: 1
Views: 533

Re: Wanted Suzuki ChCh

Im selling one..or will be.. swb vitara good allround car.. just not using it. Has very small rear dent otherwise pretty original..all reg and wof will be up to date when sold.. manual gearbox. Not used off road..
by aotror
Mon May 20, 2013 12:32 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: How to use hi / lo.
Replies: 29
Views: 2907

Re: How to use hi / lo.

Just to confuse the issue, If its the r50 terrano and a 3.2 diesel auto they have a switch on the dash that you can flick to the lock position which locks the center diff, or or some other setting, ("auto" i think it is called) where it is ok to use it in 4wd on the road. The car senses th...
by aotror
Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:50 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Patrol bargain?
Replies: 5
Views: 867

Re: Patrol bargain?

Doesnt matter whether it came from Auz or Japan,it doesnt comply with NZs frontal impact laws and Emmisions so it could never be regod, woulda been a good buy to swap tags with a riteoff tho!! Prity crap when you can bring in some sak off sh"* amircan car from the late 90s, convert it and rego...
by aotror
Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:30 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Patrol bargain?
Replies: 5
Views: 867

Patrol bargain?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Nissan/Patrol/auction-247046695.htm Too late now but Im just curious, so please forgive my lack of knowledge on these matters, but this seemed like bargain of the century. Tidy 98 patrol for 6600 bucks? Is it really that hard to get it certed in nz? Dont...
by aotror
Wed Oct 07, 2009 3:12 am
Forum: Feedback
Topic: 2 Things.
Replies: 1
Views: 2545

2 Things.

Overall I think this is a very good site. Thanks to whoever is responsible etc. One of suggestion I would like to put forward for consideration is to make it so when your cursor hovers over the topic title in the forums, instantaneously without needing to click into the topic, there is a 3 or 4 line...
by aotror
Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:55 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Wanted, Nissan Patrol/Safari .4.2
Replies: 9
Views: 1716

Re: Wanted, Nissan Patrol/Safari .4.2

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Nissan/Safari/auction-238955099.htm cheap with winch a good start Thanks Coxsy, Thats close to the kind of thing I am looking for but I ran that one through carjam and id have to say winston peters is more believable than that odometer reading. not too ...
by aotror
Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:33 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Wanted, Nissan Patrol/Safari .4.2
Replies: 9
Views: 1716

Wanted, Nissan Patrol/Safari .4.2

Hi, Getting sick of looking for a Safari/Patrol and having no wheels in the meantime so I am going to buy any cheap looking thing I can find and sit and wait till a decent Patrol / safari or VX comes up rather than buy out of impatience. In the meantime if anyone hears of a decent one for sale I'm a...
by aotror
Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:33 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Opinions wanted - Nissan Patrols for sale.
Replies: 13
Views: 1256

Re: Opinions wanted - Nissan Patrols for sale.

What about this one, I know for a fact its a good honest truck http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Nissan/safari/auction-235744338.htm So thats why it was being towed home on a transpoter behind a crusier two weeks ago :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Sounds like its honestly stuffed then? Thanks ...
by aotror
Fri Aug 14, 2009 4:32 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Opinions wanted - Nissan Patrols for sale.
Replies: 13
Views: 1256

Re: Opinions wanted - Nissan Patrols for sale.

In hindsight I would not buy a safari with a body lift, it stresses out the body mounts. Three of mine are currently stuffed requiring fixing and I haved fixed some before. Pulling to the left could also be to do with the brakes. Talk him down a grand. The gear box spacers can be made up out of ste...
by aotror
Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:45 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Opinions wanted - Nissan Patrols for sale.
Replies: 13
Views: 1256

Re: Opinions wanted - Nissan Patrols for sale.

Thanks for you help fellas, My favoured one was always the first one, although really it doesnt seem like a screaming buy, just ok for what it is. Ideally id like to be a bit more patient and hang out for a better one but that might take forever, (or it could happen tomorrow).. I have since emailed ...
by aotror
Thu Aug 13, 2009 5:27 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Opinions wanted - Nissan Patrols for sale.
Replies: 13
Views: 1256

Opinions wanted - Nissan Patrols for sale.

Hi, I want to buy another truck and was considering these ones, Id just like to hear anyones opinions on each of them. 1. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Nissan/safari/auction-235655965.htm This one has a rear diff lock, some work on the alternator , injector pump etc and a 2.5 inch su...
by aotror
Sat Jun 27, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Opinions wanted Whats better offroad.
Replies: 12
Views: 1052

Re: Opinions wanted Whats better offroad.

Pedro, I did entertain the idea of having two vehicles at one stage but seriously I cant justify or really afford it and to be honest I dont think i really need it, One suitable one that ticks all the boxes will do. I don't want to get to into mud up to eye level every weekend but do want to be able...
by aotror
Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:51 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Opinions wanted Whats better offroad.
Replies: 12
Views: 1052

Opinions wanted Whats better offroad.

Hi, Just wanting opinions on what is the better truck to have as a daily driver that I can mod up a bit too. I have a swb isuzu mk 1 big horn 2.8 intercooled manual (scruffy), with manual hubs and a swb irmsher mk2 3.1 automatic with automatic hubs (pretty tidy), I had a terrano 2.7 auto before that...
by aotror
Sat Jun 27, 2009 2:12 am
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: timing belt questions?
Replies: 10
Views: 1338

Re: timing belt questions?

Hi there, this might sound like a bit of a noob question, but I have done very little work on diesel engines... How hard is it to do a timing belt on a 2.8L turbo diesel isuzu MU (engine-4JB1T) Basically I have all the parts, but money is an issue so was hoping to be able to do it myself, take fan ...
by aotror
Thu May 07, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: VX cruiser at turners
Replies: 3
Views: 656

Re: VX cruiser at turners

oops, turners had it advertised when it was sold?
Oh well.. Hope its a good wagon for you
by aotror
Thu May 07, 2009 12:37 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: VX cruiser at turners
Replies: 3
Views: 656

VX cruiser at turners

Might appeal to someone here if it goes for guide price or near.

http://www.turners.co.nz/Vehicles/Pages ... &imgpage=1
by aotror
Thu Apr 30, 2009 4:10 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: isuzu bighorn 3.1 3dr. Irmscher for sale 1992
Replies: 0
Views: 291

isuzu bighorn 3.1 3dr. Irmscher for sale 1992

I bought it on impulse over the weekend.. drove it down from Auckland to chch and realise now that I quite like bighorns, but the three door models are just way too small for me. It seems pretty tidy apart from a small scrape on the right front guard and drives OK apart from wanting an exhaust gaske...
by aotror
Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:51 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: How much is it worth?
Replies: 0
Views: 329

How much is it worth?

A 1992 irmscher 3.1 diesel 3 door, in reasonable condition with about 200 000 km's for sale in Chch? What are these wagons like? Anything to look out for on this model? Would I be better off going with the 5 door? Do you think you could fit a couple of mountain bikes in the back of them without too ...
by aotror
Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:42 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: Cheap Isuzu Bighorn on TM
Replies: 2
Views: 812

Re: Cheap Isuzu Bighorn on TM

Jerry wrote:http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Isuzu/Bighorn/auction-209659512.htm

Thant classified has expired now Jerry. What model and how much was it just out of curiosity?
by aotror
Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:27 am
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: 80 Series auto rebuild
Replies: 14
Views: 832

Re: 80 Series auto rebuild

Fark at $8500 with a buggered gearbox I dont think so :shock: They reckon they imported it at 62k and his wife used it to taxi their kids around and now its at 543k.... fark thats a lot of running the kids to school and back? Agreed.. 8500 is too much for something with 543000 known kms on the cloc...
by aotror
Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:07 am
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: Which Bighorn or MU
Replies: 37
Views: 7190

Re: Which Bighorn or MU

mytronic wrote:Thanks guys
I have purchased a 1994 3.1D MU for $3700 as listed on this site forsale.

Thanks
Mike



Damn you Mytronic.. I wanted that one!.. Hope it works out good for you though..
Will follow your posts to see how it goes.

g
by aotror
Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:04 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: 1994 Isuzu MU Manual - Great on-road or off-road vehicle
Replies: 3
Views: 3133

Re: 1994 Isuzu MU Manual - Great on-road or off-road vehicle

Im interested big al.. Pm me your contact details and I'll give you call. Also, I would appreciate if anyone would let me know what they thought of this as a buy ( assuming it has all the things shown in the photos) since I havnt really been considering MU's and not up with what to look out for or p...
by aotror
Sun Apr 19, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: buying advice.
Replies: 1
Views: 470

buying advice.

Hi I was just wanting some help with buying a bighorn and have some questions. I was looking at a 94 3.1 diesel automatic, its got OK tyres 190000 km's fairly tidy. What kind of dosh would be a good price to pay for this wagon? I read somewhere on this site that some of the later ones had weaker CV'...
by aotror
Tue Mar 17, 2009 5:26 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: How much do you reckon to fix this up?
Replies: 4
Views: 553

How much do you reckon to fix this up?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Wrecked-cars/auction-207832408.htm Seems cheap for no visible panel damage but im guessing the Electrics and possibly hydrauliced engine repairs would be wallet busters.. Anyone have any idea what kind of dosh to get it going again? Do electics recover from w...
by aotror
Tue Mar 17, 2009 4:01 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: What are your thoughts on this?
Replies: 22
Views: 1907

Re: What are your thoughts on this?

gimmemud, Thats not a bad idea. I like the idea of the finished product, and knowing that its all nice and new (well maybe secondhand but checked at least) my only prob is getting it done, and done to a standard and price that is acceptable. Things like compliance for alterations etc.. I dont know a...
by aotror
Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:46 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: What are your thoughts on this?
Replies: 22
Views: 1907

Re: What are your thoughts on this?

It seems even if you take precautions and get one that looks good it can still crap out on you.. 2.4 or 3.0 litre. I think i read a post from hosesmuggler or someone on here saying he spent 10 grand putting in a secondhand low milage 3.0 engine. If I get a 2.5 grand 2.4litre surf it at least leaves...

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