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by tintin
Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:46 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: 1981 HILUX REBUILD
Replies: 126
Views: 28999

Re: 1981 HILUX REBUILD

It now moves under its own power :mrgreen:
Only forward and back a couple of meters but it goes, this is the first time I have ever driven it since owning it.
Not much to do now 8)
by tintin
Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:43 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Price Check on a Toyota Surf 1985
Replies: 6
Views: 1035

Re: Price Check on a Toyota Surf 1985

I've seen this around and it does look rather tidy, I could go and a have a good look over it if your keen to know more?
by tintin
Fri Jan 25, 2013 8:25 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: 1981 HILUX REBUILD
Replies: 126
Views: 28999

Re: 1981 3RZ HILUX BUILD

Hopefully the sound of the starter motor engaging.... shortly followed by pistons going up and down?? :D Cool build - looks awesome. Jay Thanks Sure is, just a tad loud with no exhaust on though. just need to fit the radiator so i can run it longer than 30secs (waiting for the bottom hose to turn u...
by tintin
Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:02 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: 1981 HILUX REBUILD
Replies: 126
Views: 28999

Re: 1981 3RZ HILUX BUILD

right when i turn the key it the engine makes a sound i have never heard before :mrgreen:
by tintin
Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:46 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 79-83 Hilux Parts for sale (all gone)
Replies: 9
Views: 2667

Re: 79-83 Hilux Parts for sale (all gone)

everything has gone to the scrap man
by tintin
Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:42 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: 1981 HILUX REBUILD
Replies: 126
Views: 28999

Re: 1981 3RZ HILUX BUILD

Well the hilux has brakes for the first time in about 4 years all new pads, shoes, springs and cylinders even the handbrake works, also fitted gas tank and headlights Going to refit the engine out of the parts truck just so I can drive it. It's been to long at least this way it will be running soon ...
by tintin
Sun Jan 20, 2013 9:47 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 19 - 20 January
Replies: 37
Views: 8509

Re: 19 - 20 January

Well the hilux has brakes for the first time in about 4 years :D all new pads, shoes, springs and cylinders even the handbrake works also fitted gas tank, not to far away from start up now :mrgreen:. Just have to clean engine before i drop it in, may give it a squirt of paint depends what it looks l...
by tintin
Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:40 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Measuring bonnet clearances
Replies: 10
Views: 1159

Re: Measuring bonnet clearances

you can get that foam stuff that florists use?
by tintin
Thu Jan 17, 2013 10:44 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Hilux manual steering box wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 1302

Re: Hilux manual steering box wanted

NJV6 wrote::lol: na not yet, happy to send it up if the old one is still in the shed (it was last I looked)

Whats it worth?


I will go for nstacey's
thanks for your time Q
by tintin
Thu Jan 17, 2013 10:40 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Hilux manual steering box wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 1302

Re: Hilux manual steering box wanted

Found mine. Was sitting upside down in my parts box so has leaked a little grease out the top. Seems to cycle back and forth ok and I didn't have any issues when it was on the truck. I would be keen to get a spare power steering box if you want to do a swap? Nick sounds like a deal, has still got t...
by tintin
Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:13 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Hilux manual steering box wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 1302

Re: Hilux manual steering box wanted

NJV6 wrote::lol: na not yet, happy to send it up if the old one is still in the shed (it was last I looked)

Whats it worth?

let me know if you find it
best you pm me what you would like for it including postage
sometimes my offers can be a bit out
by tintin
Tue Jan 15, 2013 7:52 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Hilux manual steering box wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 1302

Re: Hilux manual steering box wanted

nstacey wrote:I think I've still got one that I swapped out of my LN65 (to install PS). Will take a look this evening

thanks


NJV6 wrote:Got a LN106 one here, don't think it had much play, was swapped for a power steering one.
But we are a long way from Putaruru.

do you not have post bags that far south :D
by tintin
Tue Jan 15, 2013 11:56 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Hilux manual steering box wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 1302

Hilux manual steering box wanted

I am in need of a manual steering box for my hilux.
Must be in good condition with no play anywhere
can srtaight swap a p/s box in good condition if wanted.
by tintin
Tue Jan 15, 2013 7:37 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: WTB Prado steering shaft(?)
Replies: 2
Views: 438

Re: WTB Prado steering shaft(?)

i have an 82 hilux steering shaft complete still in the truck in Tokoroa, its yours if you want to come and pull it out
by tintin
Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:35 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 79-83 Hilux Parts for sale (all gone)
Replies: 9
Views: 2667

Re: 79-83 Hilux Parts for sale

i have a live axle power steering box in good condition for sale
would prefer to swap for a non power steering box in good condition
cheers
by tintin
Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:03 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 79-83 Hilux Parts for sale (all gone)
Replies: 9
Views: 2667

Re: 79-83 Hilux Parts for sale

edited first post
by tintin
Sun Jan 06, 2013 7:51 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 79-83 Hilux Parts for sale (all gone)
Replies: 9
Views: 2667

Re: 79-83 Hilux Parts for sale

lexulance wrote:headlight surround/parklight assembly for the passengers side,square headlight model?

yes, pm an offer
by tintin
Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:13 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 79-83 Hilux Parts for sale (all gone)
Replies: 9
Views: 2667

Re: 79-83 Hilux Parts for sale

hosehustler wrote:do you have any good doors?

right had a good look and the only panel I would be prepared to sell is is the bonnet, both doors and gaurds are full of bog
by tintin
Sat Jan 05, 2013 11:04 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 05-06 Jan 2013
Replies: 33
Views: 7227

Re: 05-06 Jan 2013

left Putaruru at 9.45am did a round trip to Masterton for a parts truck and got home 11.15pm, 1 tank of gas on the way down :( and 2 on the way back home :shock:
by tintin
Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:36 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 79-83 Hilux Parts for sale (all gone)
Replies: 9
Views: 2667

79-83 Hilux Parts for sale (all gone)

done
by tintin
Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:09 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 3RZ and W56 up for swaps
Replies: 6
Views: 794

Re: 3RZ and W56 up for swaps

jakwoo39 wrote:iv got a 22r for sale if your interested 400 pm me

cheers but i have purchased a donor vehicle
by tintin
Wed Jan 02, 2013 8:09 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 3RZ and W56 up for swaps
Replies: 6
Views: 794

Re: 3RZ and W56 up for swaps

sold pp
by tintin
Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:48 am
Forum: Tech Section/Library
Topic: Valve caps
Replies: 27
Views: 16677

Re: Valve caps

vvilly wrote:1. Im having issues i keep loosing my valve caps what torque setting should i do them up to?

2. What are the best valve caps you guys recommend. I want top quality but don't want to pay top price.

Thanks

dollar value stores $2-$4 for alloy ones and do up tight with 10mm socket
by tintin
Fri Dec 28, 2012 6:58 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 3RZ and W56 up for swaps
Replies: 6
Views: 794

Re: 3RZ and W56 up for swaps

bigstu wrote: Is the 3rz a factory manual with loom ecu clutch etc?

yes^^
NZ new aswell
by tintin
Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:08 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 3RZ and W56 up for swaps
Replies: 6
Views: 794

3RZ and W56 up for swaps

does anyone want to or of know of anyone keen to swap a 1999 3RZ and
W56 box for an 18r and 4 speed box
by tintin
Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:20 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 22 - 23 Dec 2012
Replies: 45
Views: 9947

Re: 22 - 23 Dec 2012

got rid of all the water spots off my windows, I will start on the paint after Christmas
by tintin
Mon Dec 03, 2012 11:26 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 01-02 Dec 12
Replies: 26
Views: 7744

Re: 01-02 Dec 12

bought a new 4wd or more Awd, and boy is it fun to drive :D

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