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BlakeNZ

go to this thread(below), scroll down to the image of Crash doing his rear bumper, and you will see my current towbar , and how it is mounted. or I can send you my previous tow bar, which mounts in the same place, and you can weld the hayman reece hitch onto that one, perhaps? http://www.offroadexpr...

BlakeNZ

pm me your cell phone number, if you have a smart phone that you can see the pictures on, and I'll send you through photos of mine ( R20 has same chassis as terrano wd21.)

BlakeNZ

more common to see them bolted to that bit of steel that hangs down (seen in the photo between the dogleg mounting point and the place where the tow bar is mounted to the chassis with two bolts) with the angled slot in it, suitable for recovery shackle. How much weight are you towing? Or are you con...

BlakeNZ

and the prize for most innovative use of an electric fence pigtail standard goes to......

BlakeNZ

Well Toyota are releasing their updated 70 series. You have probably seen the much touted safety improvements advertised. In particular, it required the addition of stability control, to allow it to be sold in NZ under current regulations. Whilst this addition also means flash stuff like hill start ...

BlakeNZ

no. try to source the correct gasket. Sealant can squeeze into places you don't want, and then can block the drain, or deteriorate over time due to the constant heat cycling, end up in your sump. It's not a huge risk, but why take it? You can see the oil drain and oil feed gaskets in this link http:...

BlakeNZ

with two mistrals in the family, I'm keeping this one as a spare sorry. Have you seen this...?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 545814.htm

BlakeNZ

yes, he is talking about TD27 and QD31 TURBOCHARGED motors. The non turbos are pretty slow from most accounts.

BlakeNZ

my apologies...

BlakeNZ

I think the G52 refers to your diff. The G means it is the 8" diff common to hiluxs, the 52 means it is a 3.72 ratio I believe.

BlakeNZ

I'm not saying that pushing 20-30psi on an engine that is prone to cracking heads is foolhardy, but I'm thinking it REALLY LOUDLY!

BlakeNZ

Harder to guess with no size reference- spider gears on a diff maybe? There appears to be a HEAP of wear on the shaft thing(technical term)...

BlakeNZ

don't tease us, need details... i can see lift, front bar,snorkel, are those tyres 33s or 35s? any traction aids?

BlakeNZ

EDIT " and Lax2wig" .You modest man Josh.

BlakeNZ

it is wired in incorrectly.
"OFF" should only switch the truck off when the key has already been shut off.

BlakeNZ

what size and what brand are those tyres?

BlakeNZ

the cheapest option is a small 12v one off trademe(currently $12.99!!!) it will provide ample air to switch on the locker. Alternatively, spend $200 , and have a compressor that is capable of providing on board air(generally ok for blowing your own tires up, if not everyone elses.) The ARB branded o...

BlakeNZ

had this happen to a mate with a camry. if the fuel lines have surface rust (and you spot it before the warrant place does), then a wire brush or sandpaper and then painting them will sort them.HOWEVER, if the warrant place has noted the brakeline or fuel line rust, then they wont accept this sandin...

BlakeNZ

they are a little bit gutless. Some td27s apparently have a mesh screen in behind a banjo bolt on the fuel pump. This can get clogged up, and rob lots of power. Simple clean (if your one has it) and maybe worth a look. (much quicker than removing the manifold to clean, and the EGR blanking can be a ...

BlakeNZ

have you considering putting a bigger down pipe/exhaust on the mistral and upping the boost?
Also note the intercooled models have 25% more power than your model. Add a top mount intercooler and a bonnet scoop to feed it?
Or buy a 1996 onwards 3.2 diesel terrano?

BlakeNZ

the phrase " not using any more (brake)fluid than normal" concerns me...

BlakeNZ

some comments. It will take a bit of work putting 33 inch tyres on a SJ ( but hey your crazy cousin runs 35s on a Vitara!) Have you thought about putting a cutting disc in your grinder- would save all that drilling you do, and is fast as! Is your Registration on hold? (don't let it lapse!!! otherwis...

BlakeNZ

I was of the understanding that as long as you remove the airbags, any wording that suggests to occupants that it has airbags, and the frontal sensors that trigger the airbag, then the airbag removal doesn't have to be certified.

BlakeNZ

good on you. what motor and trans is in there?

BlakeNZ

yeah you want the return to go into the sump. Fairly high towards the block from memory( I had a ld28 turbo in my former 110 ) Pretty sure my oil feed teed into the oil pressure sensor, rather than run a pipe behind the block, it went straight over the rocker cover to the top of the turbo. The pipe ...

BlakeNZ

these aren't coming up very often.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 236862.htm

BlakeNZ

Hey I see your point of view, but... i organised the KZN 185 exhaust and down pipe jig to be made, as a service to other surf owners.(I had a 185 at the time) I'm not an engineer, do not make the exhausts, and do not receive ANY money from the sales. And it was referred to as a Blakenz exhaust by ZE...

BlakeNZ

4000 psi can risk taking paint off, and starts getting past seals etc. 2000psi is enough for cleaning trucks. Though the comment amount leaving a film on panels is accurate.

BlakeNZ

have a look on trademe at"diff breather kit"
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 845166.htm
but even fuel line hose works fine.

BlakeNZ

park it up, spray lots of CRC onto the dump pipe studs for a couple of days prior to trying to undo them. If you want to save a fair bit of time, buy a aftermarket dump pipe, and then fab the rest up yourself. I think the final loudness is more dependant on the size and construction of the muffler, ...

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