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by bang-thud-thump
Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:30 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Motor conversions - Rangie
Replies: 6
Views: 1670

Motor conversions - Rangie

So if you were looking at a diesel Rangie with a cooked motor what would you look at for a repower?
Im waiting on a confirmation of year/model.

Cheers
by bang-thud-thump
Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:43 am
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: 3.2 DiD motor - shite or alright?
Replies: 9
Views: 2501

Re: 3.2 DiD motor - shite or alright?

Cheers for the info - just for feedback I ended up with a V6 MK Triton DC ute . So far so good, stock as but that will do for tripping around farms etc for freezer filling.
But if Santa has a lift kit, snorkle and some steels with muds fitted Im here.........
by bang-thud-thump
Sat Apr 25, 2015 8:53 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: Off-roading with airbags
Replies: 12
Views: 6397

Re: Off-roading with airbags

yeah seatbelts can break collar bones but I figure the impact that breaks a single bone with a belt will more than break a whole person without one.
I cant find anything in my car I want to smash my face into so I wear my belt.
by bang-thud-thump
Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:34 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: change wheels on v6 to 15" how?
Replies: 11
Views: 1908

Re: change wheels on v6 to 15" how?

Are those poly spacers on trade me any good?
by bang-thud-thump
Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:14 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Got the new challenger. :(
Replies: 25
Views: 2988

Re: Got the new challenger. :(

Sounds like an arse to get sorted. I have looked at so many trucks that were good on trade me and crap in person due to lack of servicing- and thats stockers. I have also sold 3 vehicle sight unseen with no issues. Dunno why people do it. You never know who you may have tucked, could be more trouble...
by bang-thud-thump
Sat Apr 04, 2015 11:04 am
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Got the new challenger. :(
Replies: 25
Views: 2988

Re: Got the new challenger. :(

Out if interest where did you end up with this re the sus WOF and who paid?
by bang-thud-thump
Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:29 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Grinding noise in front.
Replies: 6
Views: 1443

Re: Grinding noise in front.

Bloody cars eh!

Back issues suck. Cant do bugger all with a crook back.
by bang-thud-thump
Mon Mar 30, 2015 8:09 am
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Grinding noise in front.
Replies: 6
Views: 1443

Re: Grinding noise in front.

So what was it?
by bang-thud-thump
Mon Mar 09, 2015 9:09 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Mitsi V3000 Crank Seals Easy or Hard to Do ??
Replies: 1
Views: 674

Re: Mitsi V3000 Crank Seals Easy or Hard to Do ??

Most seals are pretty easy if time and patience are used liberally. It takes a shit load more time and cash to fix a garked crank than patiently remove a stubborn seal. Its been a few years but I have done a fair few - ex grease monkey. On the way out: Check how deep the seal is seated before attack...
by bang-thud-thump
Mon Mar 09, 2015 8:05 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: 3.2 DiD motor - shite or alright?
Replies: 9
Views: 2501

Re: 3.2 DiD motor - shite or alright?

Cheers for the replys.
Real world use in NZ is much more helpful than overseas stuff I reckon.
by bang-thud-thump
Sun Mar 08, 2015 8:14 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: Off-roading with airbags
Replies: 12
Views: 6397

Re: Off-roading with airbags

Just remember what SRS stand for

SUPPLEMENTARY restraint system. ie it supplements the seat belt.

Unless really quick smacks in the kisser appeal..... Im not so keen -waay to pretty :lol:

Good to hear people haven't had issues though as Im after a wagon with ABS and air bags.
by bang-thud-thump
Sun Mar 08, 2015 7:54 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: 3.2 DiD motor - shite or alright?
Replies: 9
Views: 2501

3.2 DiD motor - shite or alright?

Views on these?
Around year 2000 model.
by bang-thud-thump
Tue Mar 03, 2015 7:47 pm
Forum: Product Reviews / 4wd Service
Topic: great wall utes crash test scores
Replies: 16
Views: 6195

Re: great wall utes crash test scores

KJ Cherokee rates highly. A bit of research shows they turn in BBQs when hit in the rear. Chrysler even did a recall on it. The modern Pinto?! How do older non ABS and airbag wagons get 4 stars? I dont know the system but Im buggered if I can figure a pattern/any logic. Full chassis are not good for...
by bang-thud-thump
Wed Feb 25, 2015 7:56 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Mufflers
Replies: 13
Views: 2421

Re: Mufflers

I meant your mechanic needs to get the welder, not you mate.
by bang-thud-thump
Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:36 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Mufflers
Replies: 13
Views: 2421

Re: Mufflers

The guy needs to get a MIG welder and practice. Easy as to fit any muffler with the right dimensions, pipe entry and exit points etc. The brackets are the easy bit. Who ever fits used mufflers?! I was a mechanic for 12 years and that guy is having you on. Its a Suzuki 4x4, not a rare vintage car goi...
by bang-thud-thump
Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:35 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Mufflers
Replies: 13
Views: 2421

Re: Mufflers

Double up.
by bang-thud-thump
Thu Dec 18, 2014 9:43 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Little water stalls Vitara?
Replies: 9
Views: 1711

Re: Little water stalls Vitara?

Check it running in the dark too.
Little blue sparks stand out well then. Old mechanics trick.
Electricity will take the easy way out.
by bang-thud-thump
Mon Dec 08, 2014 4:29 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Prado Early to Late Conversion
Replies: 17
Views: 3128

Re: Prado Early to Late Conversion

Sell the old gear, put money toward new body appropriate gear - that clips and bolts right in.
Save more than the cost difference of the labour and lots of headaches going this easy way and not having a 02 with 97 running gear.

Just an ex mechanics thoughts.
by bang-thud-thump
Thu Nov 27, 2014 3:20 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: challenger for sale (blown motor)
Replies: 2
Views: 954

Re: challenger for sale (blown motor)

What does he want for it? More details - year, mileage, spec, mods etc?
ta.
Im in Kaikoura too in case my profile still reads D'Auckland.
by bang-thud-thump
Fri Jan 24, 2014 7:04 pm
Forum: Petrol Engines and Modifications
Topic: 91 vs 95
Replies: 12
Views: 3029

Re: 91 vs 95

race cars use race gas.
Its a solution to a problem (high compression) rather than a performace boost. using Av or c16 wont help your 1972 corolla.

But I agree with using 95. usually better results.
by bang-thud-thump
Wed Jan 15, 2014 8:07 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: possible blown head gasket and warped head...what would you
Replies: 5
Views: 961

Re: possible blown head gasket and warped head...what would

How far would 3k go to an upgrade of some sort?
4AGE, 16V Vitara or whatever you Vit guys use?
by bang-thud-thump
Wed Jan 08, 2014 4:21 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: ideas on de cokeing diesel engines
Replies: 36
Views: 4910

Re: ideas on de cokeing diesel engines

Phil= does someone need a hug?
by bang-thud-thump
Thu Dec 26, 2013 11:07 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: v6 suzuki ideas ??
Replies: 4
Views: 827

Re: v6 suzuki ideas ??

cornflake wrote:i had one timing chains are easy to do apart from that i just sea fomed the motor turned out mint as
little mods and i got 700mks to a tank


What size tank or l/100km? Doing sums on petrol/diesel keeps leading me back to these later model Vitaras.
Cheers.
by bang-thud-thump
Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:50 pm
Forum: Petrol Engines and Modifications
Topic: 1jz hilux getting hot!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 6224

Re: 1jz hilux getting hot!!!

Let it suck cold air too.
by bang-thud-thump
Sat Dec 14, 2013 7:20 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: oil hemorrhage
Replies: 10
Views: 2548

Re: oil hemorrhage

Take the box out and have a look...................
by bang-thud-thump
Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:20 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Some Very Amateur Panelwork
Replies: 23
Views: 3909

Re: Some Very Amateur Panelwork

Im doing some simple rust work in a Navarra so much easier than yours and panel steel still sucks. You are doing well. I have welded a fair bit of thicker stuff (did a lot of fabrication/maintenance is a prev job) and its much easier. It doesnt vanish nearly as easily! You may find the bar work a br...
by bang-thud-thump
Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:39 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Aftermarket panel parts?
Replies: 2
Views: 622

Re: Aftermarket panel parts?

Cheers for the info. I need to check the regs, been a long time. I wasnt sure how exact it had to be in terms of a match. Its a bit of a fiddly shape with complex curves. Cutting and patching it looks like a worse job and by the tie I cut it out might as well replace it. I might go see them just to ...
by bang-thud-thump
Mon Nov 18, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Aftermarket panel parts?
Replies: 2
Views: 622

Aftermarket panel parts?

Gidday An explanation and a question: The D/C Navara ute (1997) has failed the WOF for rot in the body. Its the panel running under the A/C condenser that is bolted and spot welded on. Who is the knob at Nissan who put a thick strip of foam on top of a steel panel at the front that will get soaked o...
by bang-thud-thump
Thu Nov 14, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: What is the best method for a Safari coolant change/flush
Replies: 8
Views: 1726

Re: What is the best method for a Safari coolant change/flus

Thanks guys. Worked a treat. However, my hoses are shot, very very crunchy and the water was quite brown. Can't get new hoses before I go so will be cleaning them as much as possible then repeating the process again. ....... ripco want $100 per hose ... I have new top and bottom hoses on but need t...

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