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by Sketchy_Racer
Sun Dec 09, 2012 6:09 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Homemade Hilux/Surf Bumpers
Replies: 29
Views: 8486

Re: Homemade Hilux/Surf Bumpers

Cool work mate!

Out of interest do you have screen capture of the stress points? This is more important than displacement.

Design looks good though, and I also love CAD/CAM/FEA. I get to play with our work software to build highspeed centrifugal and roots style superchargers.
by Sketchy_Racer
Fri Dec 07, 2012 9:55 pm
Forum: Petrol Engines and Modifications
Topic: supercharger oil
Replies: 7
Views: 2028

Re: supercharger oil

Yep, no idea why toyota specified such a silly oil (and price) for the superchargers, it is nothing but a basic helical spur gear (same as what is in a manual trans) Pretty much any engine/gearbox oil will work fine.
by Sketchy_Racer
Tue Nov 20, 2012 5:27 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Rust removal on a Safari - quoted prices in Wellington.
Replies: 9
Views: 1007

Re: Rust removal on a Safari - quoted prices in Wellington.

I've always had real good treatment from the guys at "Just Rust" in Tawa, did a cheap good job for my old bush hack.
by Sketchy_Racer
Wed Oct 31, 2012 7:58 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: 1994 2.8TDI Pajero
Replies: 0
Views: 365

1994 2.8TDI Pajero

My wagon is for sale!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =528221999

Would be a mint start to a decent offroad wagon. It's been sweet for me.

Pretty flexible on price

Cheers,

-Sketchy
by Sketchy_Racer
Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:16 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 1st gear popping out
Replies: 7
Views: 2111

Re: 1st gear popping out

The bulkhead ring in the gearbox is probably quite worn, or the selector pins have worn on the shaft and aren't engaging first gear enough. Bad news is it will probably have to come apart to fix it, so easy way is to just hold the lever in gear while you're in first, It wont wreck anything in the sh...
by Sketchy_Racer
Tue Oct 09, 2012 5:02 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: exhaust size for 2.5 turbo diesel
Replies: 13
Views: 5302

Re: exhaust size for 2.5 turbo diesel

2.5 from the dump will be best. Biggest gain will probably be from making a new dump pipe as they are usually the restrictors. Going 3" to 2.5" is counter intuitive. As the exhaust gas temperature reduces so does it's flow rate (hence people heat wrapping their headers to keep temps and fl...
by Sketchy_Racer
Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:19 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Terrano td27 turbo fails dramatically...
Replies: 26
Views: 4204

Re: Terrano td27 turbo fails dramatically...

I have a question for those in the know, how does a soft ally blade score a hard steel bore? Few different reasons for the aluminum to wear on a steel bore, the main one being is that ally work hardens much like stainless steel and under the sort of circumstances such as being wedged in between a p...
by Sketchy_Racer
Tue Jul 10, 2012 8:32 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Terrano td27 turbo fails dramatically...
Replies: 26
Views: 4204

Re: Terrano td27 turbo fails dramatically...

99% chance any bits that went through are already out the exhaust.

Personally I would not waste my time pulling the head, just put the new turbo on and go for gold. Chances are if the chunks were going to cause damage, it would have already happened so you wont gain much by pulling the head.
by Sketchy_Racer
Sat Jun 23, 2012 3:15 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Glow Plug and timers
Replies: 4
Views: 2540

Re: Glow Plug and timers

Also simple solution if your motor is in good condition is just to put a push button in. Hold for 10secs then fire up. Pajeros are chronic for shitting the glow ecu (yep it has its own computer!) so a lot of guys put manual switches in, just make sure you only put a push and hold type switch in othe...
by Sketchy_Racer
Sun May 13, 2012 1:32 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: trailer axle question
Replies: 13
Views: 1821

Re: trailer axle question

Yeah sounds like the duratorques are worn out or bent.

Also how much weight is on the draw bar? anywhere from 30kg up to 80kg is ok depending on your load and tow vehicle.

Try bump the tire pressures up quite high 40+ psi and then check the weight on the draw bar, may help out.

Cheers,

-Glen
by Sketchy_Racer
Sat May 12, 2012 10:12 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: D22 Ute - weak front end?
Replies: 14
Views: 1944

Re: D22 Ute - weak front end?

Yes they are certainly not the strongest front end out there, but in saying that it is like anything you have to drive to your vehicle. It -Looks- the same the D21 Terrano gear but maybe different internals for the diff. If it is the same, the front diffs can blow under extreem abuse, but you have t...
by Sketchy_Racer
Sat May 12, 2012 10:07 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: trailer axle question
Replies: 13
Views: 1821

Re: trailer axle question

As mentioned, with duratorques is even more important that on a leaf sprung trailer to keep the trailer level as there is no rocker arm to keep the loading on each axle even. DuraTorques are great for space and suspension units but shithouse for maintaining wheel track geometry when loaded due to th...
by Sketchy_Racer
Tue May 08, 2012 10:06 pm
Forum: Product Reviews / 4wd Service
Topic: WOF Change?
Replies: 199
Views: 19076

Re: WOF Change?

Tell the VTNZ WOF man he is a cockhole then take it to a workshop where the person doing the check isn't a failed mechanic with a ego problem. Nothing but trouble comes from VTNZ IMO
by Sketchy_Racer
Fri May 04, 2012 11:53 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Body lift bolts - Help
Replies: 20
Views: 2208

Re: Body lift bolts - Help

Mine were long enough to do a 50mm body lift, which I guess means they were 150s not 160s. What size body lift did you do?
by Sketchy_Racer
Fri May 04, 2012 8:49 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Body lift bolts - Help
Replies: 20
Views: 2208

Re: Body lift bolts - Help

Hey mate,

Costal Fasteners out in Porirua have them or can get them overnight, I know as this is where I sourced mine for when I did the body lift on my Terrano.
by Sketchy_Racer
Fri May 04, 2012 1:32 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Thinking of towing with a 1KZTE?....Think again…
Replies: 58
Views: 20679

Re: Thinking of towing with a 1KZTE?....Think again…

What brand EGT gauge?

The mitsi Pajeros with the 2.8 Diesels are the same, plenty of grunt but make a ton of heat and cook heads
by Sketchy_Racer
Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
Topic: Akatarawa forest / Mangatukutuku being sold off?!
Replies: 21
Views: 3313

Re: Akatarawa forest / Mangatukutuku being sold off?!

Done, where else do trail bike riders and 4x4ers go in the welly region. We are a portion of the public and deserve our recreational areas as much as the mountain bikers and walkers.
by Sketchy_Racer
Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:44 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: The wax terrano
Replies: 253
Views: 37570

Re: The wax terrano

You'll love the lightened flywheel. I took about 5kg off mine, made it a different truck to drive. Still cant get over how tough the motors are. I boiled mine so many times and it never missed a beat. Hydrolocked it once and shortened a rod 1mm, still ran fine just missed when cold, although I think...
by Sketchy_Racer
Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:30 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: The wax terrano
Replies: 253
Views: 37570

Re: The wax terrano

Awesome work there, can't wait to see it all together. Be sure to get some vids for us noobs
by Sketchy_Racer
Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:34 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Dual Battery systems
Replies: 5
Views: 766

Re: Dual Battery systems

When I had twin batterys setup for winching, I used the VSR as the charge control unit so that it would always look after the starting battery before the Acc battery, then I had a isolator switch with some grunty cables to link both up when winching. VSR's wont handle the current draw of winching he...
by Sketchy_Racer
Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:23 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 3l toyota crankshaft??? WTB
Replies: 1
Views: 367

Re: 3l toyota crankshaft??? WTB

how much you want to pay, a mate might have one
by Sketchy_Racer
Thu Apr 05, 2012 12:17 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: anyone tired to put a BOV on the 1kzte?
Replies: 10
Views: 2572

Re: anyone tired to put a BOV on the 1kzte?

They can be useful to prevent compressor surge if running high boost levels as well as decrease spool time between gear shifts.

Not all BOV have to go PSSSH you can vent them back into the air box where they are almost silent... but we all know ya want the PSSSH
by Sketchy_Racer
Thu Apr 05, 2012 12:11 am
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Why do you like your Manual Trans
Replies: 18
Views: 1774

Re: Why do you like your Manual Trans

Horses for courses. An auto box setup for on road use (as in from factory) will definitely have some big compromises when it comes time to bush bash. A auto with selectable gears and torque converter lock up switch would be the best off road IMHO, cant stall it and gives you an extra foot for brakes...
by Sketchy_Racer
Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: i'm thinking about a Pajero
Replies: 12
Views: 2421

Re: i'm thinking about a Pajero

I recently sold my bush basher Terrano and purchased a 2.8D LWB limted edition Pajero 1994. Its a amazing wagon for its age and a class above the terrano in terms of ride quality. I got mine for $4.5k with 240K on the clock, the body is in great shape and the interior is pretty good (has been used a...
by Sketchy_Racer
Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Tomsoffroad & Customs
Replies: 1269
Views: 219076

Re: Tomsoffroad & Customs

I don't know what qualifications the bloke who "assessed" your work, but any one who has cut a diff housing up before would not be questioning its ability to resist warping under braking force even with an offset top link. Do these guys make these calls from "gut feel" or is ther...
by Sketchy_Racer
Sun Feb 19, 2012 6:14 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: a nissan question
Replies: 3
Views: 784

Re: a nissan question

Good luck getting the straight 6 TD42 under a terrano bonnet, theres a reason the safari bonnets are a kilometer long ;)

If running a different motor then as per above post
by Sketchy_Racer
Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:50 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: 1990 Nissan Safari
Replies: 6
Views: 1506

Re: 1990 Nissan Safari

Pm'ed
by Sketchy_Racer
Sat Feb 18, 2012 5:35 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: 1990 Nissan Safari
Replies: 6
Views: 1506

Re: 1990 Nissan Safari

How much are ya after mate and interested in swaps at all?

Cheers
by Sketchy_Racer
Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:08 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Operation Terrano
Replies: 55
Views: 9159

Re: Operation Terrano

Yep 2" body lift seems the go and will go in with relative ease. Search for Kiwipete on here and look through his threads, he has one which is a good report on how to do the body lift.
by Sketchy_Racer
Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Operation Terrano
Replies: 55
Views: 9159

Re: Operation Terrano

Only go as high as you have to. The biggest improvements to my Terrano was the body lift which gave me a better approach and departure angle and extended shocks all round with some "mods" to the Ifs to get a bit more flex out of it. http://www.imagebam.com/image/9ca53e146421054 That was wi...

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