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by J_Dub
Tue Jan 27, 2015 8:50 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: diagnosing overheating problem
Replies: 12
Views: 1668

Re: diagnosing overheating problem

Yea slight exaggeration there, gauge goes right up to above 3/4
by J_Dub
Mon Jan 26, 2015 8:06 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: diagnosing overheating problem
Replies: 12
Views: 1668

Re: diagnosing overheating problem

Cheers guys. I guess next thing is check water pump
by J_Dub
Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:39 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Thinking of upgrading to R50
Replies: 11
Views: 929

Re: Thinking of upgrading to R50

Bloody comfortable daily driver.
by J_Dub
Mon Jan 26, 2015 6:45 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 265/75/16 bfg a/t for sale
Replies: 8
Views: 1399

Re: 265/75/16 bfg a/t for sale

Bump
by J_Dub
Sun Jan 25, 2015 8:59 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: diagnosing overheating problem
Replies: 12
Views: 1668

Re: diagnosing overheating problem

Just reading "off the clock" hot after 5 mins driving. Doesn't seem to be using coolant. I'm a bit suspect of the color of the coolant tho, it looks an oliy brown but it's not oily to touch, must just be corrosion? When the Mrs overheated it I popped the bonnet to find a leak coming from w...
by J_Dub
Sun Jan 25, 2015 8:25 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: diagnosing overheating problem
Replies: 12
Views: 1668

diagnosing overheating problem

Not a 4wd but the Mrs caldina has started overheating. Saw rad cap n hoses were well old so replaced them as part of a full service I done yesterday which it was overdue for, it started overheating before the service, both top n bottom hoses r hot so I guess that means flow is not restricted right? ...
by J_Dub
Wed Jan 21, 2015 8:20 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Prado radiator into surf, but quality sus?
Replies: 18
Views: 3480

Re: Prado radiator into surf, but quality sus?

Really?

1 quick search on trademe shows redline radiators sell radiators for surf and Prado, full alloy, 42mm thick, 40% more cooling
by J_Dub
Sun Jan 18, 2015 8:45 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Isuzu 4jb1-t repower
Replies: 5
Views: 2233

Re: Isuzu 4jb1-t repower

Cheers for that reply.

I didn't think I would get huge gains from current motor.

I was hoping a later model rodeo or something similar would bolt in.

Its already intercooled from factory, I'm thinking the auto doesn't help either.

Cheers
by J_Dub
Sun Jan 18, 2015 8:03 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Isuzu 4jb1-t repower
Replies: 5
Views: 2233

Isuzu 4jb1-t repower

Anybody have any knowledge on what a moderately straight forward repower would be for a later model diesel to replace a 2.8 TD in a 1st gen bighorn? I'm liking the vehicle and the fact its only done 160ks, body and interior is mint I think its worth keeping, however the 2.8 with the auto trans just ...
by J_Dub
Sun Jan 11, 2015 9:15 am
Forum: Feedback
Topic: "View My Posts"
Replies: 4
Views: 4040

Re: "View My Posts"

Click on user control panel which is under the button at top left corner with 3 arrows
by J_Dub
Wed Jan 07, 2015 7:03 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 2.4td into a yn65
Replies: 6
Views: 869

Re: 2.4td into a yn65

It will not be a couple days job.
Just the fact that your asking, and unsure of the simpler details like fuel lines and engine mounts suggests you will struggle let alone get it done in 2 days.

U can do it, but allow a lot of time
by J_Dub
Tue Jan 06, 2015 4:05 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: First Car
Replies: 20
Views: 3023

Re: First Car

With that budget mate you have a lot to choose, comes down to what your preference is. What's more important first and fore most? On road comfort or off road ability? Spend $4k on something then $2k on mods? I like the surfs, they feel like a car to drive, n heaps of aftermarket parts, the 1kz motor...
by J_Dub
Fri Dec 26, 2014 8:16 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: excess oil in catch can
Replies: 5
Views: 1021

Re: excess oil in catch can

Cheers guys, that was my suspicions, just confirming, not stressing too much, I know if I fit a 3.1 dipstick tube I can fit a drain line but no harm in topping up with new oil every tank a gas either, I'm not realy enjoying the auto so it will probably be on trade me in the new year
by J_Dub
Fri Dec 26, 2014 5:55 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: excess oil in catch can
Replies: 5
Views: 1021

excess oil in catch can

So after fitting a catch can to the Isuzu 2.8 and after doing 500km in short to med trips over the last 2 weeks I checked the can and it already had approx 500ml.

Is the only reason for excess oil caused by excess blow by which is only caused by worn rings?
by J_Dub
Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:23 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Trademe auctions (interesting TM auctions)
Replies: 1524
Views: 296446

Re: Trademe auctions (interesting TM auctions)

This morning it was at 8000 views, now at 80000 :shock:

I guess he's having the last laugh with all the attention
by J_Dub
Mon Dec 15, 2014 11:21 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: roof cage wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 572

roof cage wanted

Anybody have a roof cage/ rack/ basket they have no use for?
0274827609
by J_Dub
Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:40 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: Trials roll over... Water hazards
Replies: 9
Views: 5442

Re: Trials roll over... Water hazards

I don't see any negative in the article.
They are just showing an incident that could have been fatal but turned out fine due to the support crew on hand.
by J_Dub
Sat Dec 13, 2014 4:06 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: reviving the bighorn
Replies: 15
Views: 5039

Re: reviving the bighorn

All back together now, complete intake system cleaned, egr removed, catch tank fitted, feels a lot cleaner and smoother, more responsive and the massive white cloud if smoke I got on cold start ups has completely gone, so happy with that, just put in some expensive injector cleaner too so see how th...
by J_Dub
Tue Dec 09, 2014 4:30 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 265/75/16 bfg a/t for sale
Replies: 8
Views: 1399

Re: 265/75/16 bfg a/t for sale

Bump
by J_Dub
Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:49 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: 1990 patrol for sale, lots of goodies
Replies: 0
Views: 761

1990 patrol for sale, lots of goodies

Mate a mine selling his petrol patrol shorty. He's owned it for approx 4 years, before that my dad owned it for about 4 years. Petrol 4.2 manual LPG with 20ltr petrol tank Warn 9000 winch in arb bar Custom rear bar with tow hooks and tow hitch 33" muds with white spoke rims Factory rear diff lo...
by J_Dub
Tue Dec 02, 2014 8:05 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: V6 Commodore engine swap into Surf
Replies: 5
Views: 1125

Re: V6 Commodore engine swap into Surf

Have you checked the usual things? Would you be happy with the 2.8 if it was running sweet? Either way you go it would be worth spending some time getting the diesel running right, a non turbo 3l sells for $2k so you may get some good coin for it if it was running right. White smoke and lack of powe...
by J_Dub
Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 265/75/16 bfg a/t for sale
Replies: 8
Views: 1399

Re: 265/75/16 bfg a/t for sale

Bump
by J_Dub
Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:49 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: V6 Commodore engine swap into Surf
Replies: 5
Views: 1125

Re: V6 Commodore engine swap into Surf

Can't answer ur above query but can I burst your bubble??? If your surf does infact have a 3l 2.8 in it (which means its been converted at some stage) as these weren't factory in your model, then you already have a damn good engine. For a cheaper price than it would cost to convert to the petrol 3.8...
by J_Dub
Mon Dec 01, 2014 8:05 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: mazda bounty loss of power
Replies: 8
Views: 4312

Re: mazda bounty loss of power

Yea waste gate and injectors, was the timing checked?

How dirty is the intake? May be worth stripping everything back to the intake manifold and cleaning, it will cost you mothing , just time, process of elimination
by J_Dub
Mon Dec 01, 2014 4:52 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: hilux ln130 2.8
Replies: 21
Views: 3146

Re: hilux ln130 2.8

Is it a surf or hilux? ln130 is a surf, it's its a hilux then it will already have solid front end. If so, as suzolla said, strengthen the drive train, slap a turbo on off a 2.4, shave the diff housings when you pull the diff's out to fit auto lockers, and ur away, don't let anyone tell you the hilu...
by J_Dub
Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:53 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: Tyres for the Beach AT or HT?
Replies: 11
Views: 2163

Re: Tyres for the Beach AT or HT?

Comes down to your preference but with sand it isn't about traction at all, its about sitting on top of the sand and preventing digging. So wider, flatter the better. Can't answer the fuel consumption bit, but I noticed a big difference in my td27 terrano going from stock rims n tyres to aftermarket...
by J_Dub
Sun Nov 30, 2014 5:46 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Prado Early to Late Conversion
Replies: 17
Views: 3128

Re: Prado Early to Late Conversion

Wiper blades perhaps?
by J_Dub
Sun Nov 30, 2014 2:44 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: removing fuel lines to injectors
Replies: 2
Views: 686

removing fuel lines to injectors

I need to separate the hard lines to my injectors to remove my intake manifold for a clean, anything I need to know as far as bleeding the lines or do I have to plug the lines or anything else I need to be aware of before I crank the engine over once its finished and all back together?? Do I just pr...
by J_Dub
Wed Nov 26, 2014 9:55 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 265/75/16 bfg a/t for sale
Replies: 8
Views: 1399

Re: 265/75/16 bfg a/t for sale

Bump
by J_Dub
Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:04 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: reviving the bighorn
Replies: 15
Views: 5039

Re: reviving the bighorn

Turned the fuel up to the point where I can see the faintest hint of black smoke under load, virtually not even there, its made a good difference throughout and take off from a stand still is no longer painfully slow.

I drive 40ks a day and dont thrash it so should be safe

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