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by kiwipete
Fri Mar 13, 2015 4:25 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Kiwipete's VX
Replies: 159
Views: 34885

Re: Kiwipete's VX

Petemcc wrote:Hi Pete,

Any reason why you are looking to change the rims? Bigger offset? I really like those standard 80 series rims. it would look good on those with a nice set of bighorns

No other reason than the black steel rims look nice, t'was what I had on the Terrano and I liked them.............
by kiwipete
Fri Mar 13, 2015 10:53 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Kiwipete's VX
Replies: 159
Views: 34885

Re: Kiwipete's VX

I'll photograph my probe tonight for you. 8)
by kiwipete
Fri Feb 06, 2015 9:42 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Td27 temps
Replies: 15
Views: 5064

Re: Td27 temps

Being all iron, They do seem to run quite hot the TD27s. Its astonishing how hot they can get without so much as breaking the head gasket. Kiwipete blew the top tank of his radiator off, put a new rad in it and kept going. I've had mine up to 130 with no ill effects. Very sturdy engine Nope, never ...
by kiwipete
Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:35 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Advice on VX cruisers
Replies: 27
Views: 4294

Re: Advice on VX cruisers

mudlva wrote:24v all the way plus i/c. Awesome
Plus a Big ass tranz cooler sorted...

Be awere that the autos lockup needs attention every 250-350k

Thats about it really

What is it about the Auto lockup that needs attention?
by kiwipete
Thu Jan 22, 2015 1:05 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: central gold 4wd trips 2015
Replies: 3
Views: 1817

Re: central gold 4wd trips 2015

The link is broken?
by kiwipete
Tue Jan 20, 2015 12:45 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: TD27 repair manual needed
Replies: 9
Views: 3266

Re: TD27 repair manual needed

I have a genuine? Nissan Service manual for TD series engines here if you are interested?
Spiral bound
A4 size
about 170 pages in all
by kiwipete
Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:00 pm
Forum: Trip Reports, Trail Reviews, Reports and Information
Topic: Bendigo conservation area hunting block
Replies: 2
Views: 2888

Re: Bendigo conservation area hunting block

I will be staying a couple of nights in Cromwell soon, so if you have too much wikd meat to store our smalk fridge in the caravan could ome in handy :lol: :lol: :lol:
by kiwipete
Tue Dec 16, 2014 7:14 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Kiwipete's VX
Replies: 159
Views: 34885

Re: Kiwipete's VX

Tonight I cut the rear (boot) seat brackets out in preparation for our Xmas holidays. I need the extra space in there for storage and they had to come out for the drawers anyway. Not too much carnage except for a couple of cuts through the floor skin and a small hole where it tore as I could not get...
by kiwipete
Sun Nov 23, 2014 8:54 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Terrano Winch Bar Build (Kiwipetes)
Replies: 96
Views: 11904

Re: Terrano Winch Bar Build (Kiwipetes)

Hi Kiwipete I am very new to 4x4 ing and have a terrano like you just looking at you winch setup looks great. Think I will copy you . Will just use the s/s nudge bar instead to protect the winch .How have you found the Runva winch are they any good, what rating is yours I had no problems with the R...
by kiwipete
Tue Sep 09, 2014 6:05 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: 4WD SouthIsland books
Replies: 6
Views: 2887

Re: 4WD SouthIsland books

The South Island 4WD books were done by Ken Sibly and Mark Wilson. 77 Off Road Adventures was first published in 1996. It was followed up in 1999 with a second book 93 New Off Road Adventures. In 2000 the original book was revised expanded and re-published as 107 Off Road Adventures. All versions o...
by kiwipete
Sun Sep 07, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Kiwipete's VX
Replies: 159
Views: 34885

Re: Kiwipete's VX

The front looked much like this...........
by kiwipete
Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:37 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Kiwipete's VX
Replies: 159
Views: 34885

Re: Kiwipete's VX

Out of sheer boredom or nothing better to do, I have chased a brush under the truck with some Black Guard to rust proof it a little. I have given up for now as I am getting sore lying on my back painting upside down. I might paint a new smiley on the front diff on this truck and something else on th...
by kiwipete
Sun Sep 07, 2014 10:09 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Newbie from Rolleston
Replies: 9
Views: 2751

Re: Newbie from Rolleston

Thanks for the note. Over the last couple of days I sent through a request to the Cant Recreational Club for some info. Just waiting to hear back. I came across them via Google search. Sounds like a very good club. How far afield does the club travel? x2 for CR4WD club :wink: Meetings are 1st Wed o...
by kiwipete
Sun Aug 31, 2014 5:27 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: 80 series recovery hook mounting.
Replies: 25
Views: 9853

Re: 80 series recovery hook mounting.

Back on topic please gents. :wink:
by kiwipete
Fri Aug 29, 2014 7:22 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Kiwipete's VX
Replies: 159
Views: 34885

Re: Kiwipete's VX

Well I have done a wee test run towing the caravan to Rakaia for the weekend. Looks like about $15.00 in fuel, filled up last night so have one days running around too, going by the gauge but I wont know for sure till i fill up in morning. The truck is fully loaded with all my recovery gear and all ...
by kiwipete
Fri Aug 29, 2014 7:09 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: 80 series recovery hook mounting.
Replies: 25
Views: 9853

Re: 80 series recovery hook mounting.

Some awesome ideas coming, many thanks. I will have a wee think over the weekend but I do like Skids ones a lot. Will have to look into 4Wbits site too.
by kiwipete
Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:16 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: 80 series recovery hook mounting.
Replies: 25
Views: 9853

80 series recovery hook mounting.

Hi all, I am looking for a suitable way to mount a pair of recovery hooks to the front of my Cruiser. I have removed the factory tow eyes and note the hole spacings will not allow a hook to be mounted. 20140828_165823.jpg I have no plans of a winch bar for quite some time so want to mount the hooks ...
by kiwipete
Tue Aug 26, 2014 8:19 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: Chains
Replies: 3
Views: 3550

Chains

Has anyone used or have experience of these chains?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/wheels-tyres/other/auction-771631891.htm
by kiwipete
Tue Aug 26, 2014 8:25 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: ORE moving to new address
Replies: 76
Views: 26928

Re: ORE moving to new address

Email notifications I get on my Android phone do not show hyperlinks, just plain txt?
by kiwipete
Sun Aug 24, 2014 1:41 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: ORE moving to new address
Replies: 76
Views: 26928

Re: ORE moving to new address

Whoohoo :D
by kiwipete
Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:37 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Kiwipete's VX
Replies: 159
Views: 34885

Re: Kiwipete's VX

Looking really good KP Now for ARB bars, rock sliders, winch.......... :) I'm going to put an Ironman bar and Runva winch on it, but that will be after tyres, (Maxis Bighorns) and rims of course. :wink: This will be after Xmas at this stage. :( No sliders are planned for it. My rear draw plans are ...
by kiwipete
Sat Aug 23, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: ORE moving to new address
Replies: 76
Views: 26928

Re: ORE moving to new address

I don't take to change easily :shock: ,but as is to be expected coming from our respected and unselfish leader " ya dun good MIKE " :D , I along with all the other blind dumb and half silly old timers will have to get use to it :) . NOW IF ONLY I CAN SEE THE SCREEN AND WORK OUT THE KEYBOA...
by kiwipete
Sat Aug 23, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: ORE moving to new address
Replies: 76
Views: 26928

Re: ORE moving to new address

Jerry wrote:
mike wrote:Yeah that annoyed me a little but worth the mobile version though. Just like the new .kiwi domains, gives it more of a nz feel.


Are our replacement ORE stickers in the post :lol:

Yeah, I need a new ORE sticker for the cruiser, so I will wait for the new URL ones to come out. :D
by kiwipete
Sat Aug 23, 2014 3:35 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Kiwipete's VX
Replies: 159
Views: 34885

Re: Kiwipete's VX

Now it is starting to look like a truck, bit by bit :wink: Thanks Nathan.

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by kiwipete
Sat Aug 23, 2014 6:43 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Kiwipete's VX
Replies: 159
Views: 34885

Re: Kiwipete's VX

Did you hear back from auber Pete? I was under the impression you are not meant to change the lengths of thermocouple wires since it changes the resistance of the circuit and thus the readings. Something to consider. I don't have an auber but presume you could calibrate them using a known value lik...
by kiwipete
Sat Aug 23, 2014 6:23 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: ORE moving to new address
Replies: 76
Views: 26928

Re: ORE moving to new address

Another one for the "blindies" please Mike, where is the "find your posts" button?
by kiwipete
Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:35 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Kiwipete's VX
Replies: 159
Views: 34885

Re: Kiwipete's VX

pressy wrote:Nice work pete, looks great.

Cheers. :)
by kiwipete
Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:34 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Kiwipete's VX
Replies: 159
Views: 34885

Re: Kiwipete's VX

A BIG thanks goes out to Nathan at Kaiapoi Repowers for working his magic on the truck this week, it is a different truck to drive now. :shock: :lol:
by kiwipete
Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:03 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: ORE moving to new address
Replies: 76
Views: 26928

Re: ORE moving to new address

Smurf wrote:Looks fancy, will take a bit to get used to.
Well done Mike, and Thanks

Im liking it too :wink:

One enny weeny tiny wee thing, can you make the hyperlinks blue at all? Light grey is a little hard to see for those of us who rely on brail :lol:
by kiwipete
Thu Aug 21, 2014 8:34 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: ORE moving to new address
Replies: 76
Views: 26928

Re: ORE moving to new address

Keep up the good work Mike, I appreciate it. :wink:

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