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by minefield
Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:08 am
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: 2.5 diesel or 2.8 ?
Replies: 1
Views: 774

2.5 diesel or 2.8 ?

One for the experts, I bought a 87 2.5 T Pajero SWB some time ago and when I first bought it I changed all the filters , The oil filter for some reason was the wrong size, To-day I have just bought another set of filters but while in Supercheap I checked there chart for Ryco filters, My 2.5 T pajero ...
by minefield
Sun May 15, 2011 10:10 am
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: locking up in reverse
Replies: 10
Views: 1871

Re: locking up in reverse

Have been flat out at work, and it's raining today [Sunday] so I have not touched the truck as yet, and yes the truck stopped dead, it first happened when I was going hunting, Missed a turn off and started to back back the truck came to a sudden stop as though I had put the brakes on, I was on my ...
by minefield
Sat May 14, 2011 4:56 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: locking up in reverse
Replies: 10
Views: 1871

Re: locking up in reverse

NJV6,

you can laugh all you like but since I put the auto hubs on I am using 30% less fuel., it may take a while to sort out the problem but with the fuel prices I don't mind. 8)

I made a mistake with the year it's a 1987 2.5 turbo not 1997
by minefield
Tue May 03, 2011 12:21 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: locking up in reverse
Replies: 10
Views: 1871

Re: locking up in reverse

When I bought the Pajero the gearbox was just done and yes it dose have Auto hubs I had them put on , The garage that fitted the Auto hubs said when I told him about it locking up in reverse he was the one that said that it is known for the early model Pajero's to lock up also he said some Subaru's ...
by minefield
Mon May 02, 2011 3:09 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: locking up in reverse
Replies: 10
Views: 1871

locking up in reverse

I have a 1997 pajero turbo and I am finding that the gearbox appears to lock up if I am in 4wd and reversing for to a long distance, I have been told this is normal for the Pajero???
by minefield
Tue Sep 14, 2010 7:29 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: 87-89 Pajero snorkle wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 344

87-89 Pajero snorkle wanted

Any condition as it's only to keep the water out :)
by minefield
Sun May 09, 2010 12:46 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Auto hub question
Replies: 4
Views: 1044

Re: Auto hub question

Pajmad wrote:The auto hubs use a flathead countersunk screw in place of the dome head they hold your wheel bearing lock ring in place



Thanks , I thought that was the case, I have only done a few k's so I'll get the countersunk screws before I go too far :)
by minefield
Fri May 07, 2010 6:10 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Auto hub question
Replies: 4
Views: 1044

Auto hub question

I have just fitted auto hubs to my pajero, But I'm not sure if what I have done is right. When I took off the manual hub cover, Removed the cir-clip but then there where 2 dome head screws that would not allow the auto hubs to be fitted, Not sure what the screws were holding but I removed them ...
by minefield
Thu Apr 22, 2010 4:35 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: WTD Pajero free wheeling hubs
Replies: 0
Views: 316

WTD Pajero free wheeling hubs

I have a 87 SWB Pajero that I use for fishing in the high country river and lakes I have been told that free wheeling will improve the fuel consumption.......So I dont care what type they are as long as they are cheap :D
by minefield
Wed Apr 21, 2010 8:53 am
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: INCREASING TURBO BOOST TD27
Replies: 86
Views: 83166

Re: INCREASING TURBO BOOST TD27

To gain horsepower, increasing boost (eg. more air) is only part of it. Once you have increased boost, as cheap insurance on motor, install an EGT guage (google "moonlight racing" and check out 60mm guages), then you can tweak fuel up. The more fuel, the more horspower and the higher the exhaust ...
by minefield
Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:16 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: 2 Door Terrano Wanted
Replies: 2
Views: 634

Re: 2 Door Terrano Wanted

darinz wrote:My brother in law has one that I think he has dereged as has been sitting a fair while. I think the body, engine etc is all in good condition. PM if interested.


Not sure if the PM went through, BUT yes PM me a phone number.....And thanks :D
by minefield
Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:49 am
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: INCREASING TURBO BOOST TD27
Replies: 86
Views: 83166

Re: INCREASING TURBO BOOST TD27

[quote="sibainmud"]Hi there, Boy you come to right place Easiest, is to drill a tiny hole (1.5-2mm) in the rubber tube from the compressor to the waste gate actuator. The relief valve on the manifold blow off at about 14psi, so look for signs of oil here to let you know when you are up to that ...
by minefield
Sun Apr 18, 2010 12:25 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: INCREASING TURBO BOOST TD27
Replies: 86
Views: 83166

INCREASING TURBO BOOST TD27

How hard is it to increase the boost on a terrano?
by minefield
Tue Apr 13, 2010 7:52 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: 2 Door Terrano Wanted
Replies: 2
Views: 634

2 Door Terrano Wanted

Must be in reasonable condition
0274277891
by minefield
Wed Feb 10, 2010 11:17 am
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Turbo oil drain question
Replies: 2
Views: 876

Turbo oil drain question

I have just fitted a turbo to my Nissan and getting a little oil feed back to the turbo, I think the oil drain I put to the sump maybe too low , About 1/12" from the top of the sump. At times It's great then for what seems no reason I get a mixture of blue and white smoke, I have increased the fuel ...
by minefield
Mon Jan 18, 2010 5:49 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Top mounted turbo
Replies: 8
Views: 3482

Re: Top mounted turbo

As I said it' early day's, I have a boost gauge and a pyro ordered, But I have backed it off a quarter of a turn and the motor sounds a lot sweeter :mrgreen:
by minefield
Sat Jan 16, 2010 8:19 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Top mounted turbo
Replies: 8
Views: 3482

Re: Top mounted turbo

I wouldn't rely too much on just screwing the fuel up by a turn. Get a pyro guage on it and get it tuned properly IMO Hi Dave M, One of our other members increased the fuel by one turn with a turbo that runs over 10lbs boost and it's been like that for a few years now with no problems, In saying ...
by minefield
Sat Jan 16, 2010 6:06 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Top mounted turbo
Replies: 8
Views: 3482

Top mounted turbo

At long last it's fitted and it works, But not with out it's problems. I used a RX7 turbo and reason I choose the RX7 turbo is that i was a Marshal at the winch challenge at Mike's Place at MT.Riley and there was a Black 4.2 SWB from down south with a RX7 turbo that went like stink, I was so ...
by minefield
Thu Jan 14, 2010 2:05 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: OIL LINES FOR A 4.2 TURBO
Replies: 10
Views: 1294

Re: OIL LINES FOR A 4.2 TURBO

darinz wrote:My old one did 14psi at 2000rpm, you certainly going to enjoy that!!! :twisted:


What sort of turbo???
by minefield
Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:13 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: OIL LINES FOR A 4.2 TURBO
Replies: 10
Views: 1294

Re: OIL LINES FOR A 4.2 TURBO

thanks , monstr and pedro found the 6mm grub screw by the engine mount and have a fitting being welded to the sump tomorrow for the return.

looking forward to seeing how this top mounted RX7 turbo works, Suposed to have 14lbs at 2000rpm fingers crossed

thanks again :D
by minefield
Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:01 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: OIL LINES FOR A 4.2 TURBO
Replies: 10
Views: 1294

Re: OIL LINES FOR A 4.2 TURBO

Hi ,There is a small grub screw between the engine mount bolts ,remove that and take the oil feed from there.its best to take of sump and weld a oil return pipe into that .Cheers I'm dammed if I can find the grub screw for the oil, can you give me some idear of where to look I feel that taking it ...
by minefield
Sun Jan 10, 2010 6:47 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: OIL LINES FOR A 4.2 TURBO
Replies: 10
Views: 1294

OIL LINES FOR A 4.2 TURBO

Hi All , I am in the process of fitting a top mounted turbo to my Nissan. Oil lines; The alternator is oil feed,, Is it possible to put a "t" junction in on the oil feel and take it to the turbo. and also put a "T" junction on the alternator oil feed return return line . Or is there somewhere else ...
by minefield
Sun Jan 10, 2010 3:48 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 4.2 Manifold Gasket
Replies: 0
Views: 380

4.2 Manifold Gasket

Where is the cheapest place to get a manifold gasket on line for a 4.2 nissan????
by minefield
Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:05 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Cheap Air Lockers,, Ex China
Replies: 59
Views: 14401

Re: Cheap Air Lockers,, Ex China

I here some going on about the problems importing from China, What a lot don't understand is china "WANT" to have a good name and will go out of there way to make sure you are happy, ie; I imported synthetic rope , Paying for was a piece of cake an it arrived at my door all parceled up in bubble ...
by minefield
Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:06 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Cheap Air Lockers,, Ex China
Replies: 59
Views: 14401

Re: Cheap Air Lockers,, Ex China

since I started this post I may as well let a few things out of the bag For a start off mid last year I contacted soong4WD in china and was offered air lockers for under $400 NZ at that time I was not ready to buy but contacted him again just before Xmas and was told they had given the NZ agency to ...
by minefield
Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:47 am
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Cheap Air Lockers,, Ex China
Replies: 59
Views: 14401

Re: Cheap Air Lockers,, Ex China

I know there has been a big shake up regarding quality in china, All mechanical items have to be government inspected for quality approval, I think they are trying to lift there game, So the quality of the lockers should be OK :D
by minefield
Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:46 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Water in LSD
Replies: 5
Views: 975

Re: Water in LSD

No , I did not rince it out just drained it filled with new oil run it for a week drained it again and refilled it , Hoping it will come right !! :?
by minefield
Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:05 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Water in LSD
Replies: 5
Views: 975

Water in LSD

Hi All, I got stuck in a river, About a metre of water for about a half of an hour before I got my self out, I drained both diff's as both had water in them , The rear LSD used to work realy good, It's been a week of driving about and still the LSD is not working, I checked the oil slighty milky so ...
by minefield
Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:33 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Answer to dieselboys winch problems "Runva"
Replies: 7
Views: 3201

Re: Answer to dieselboys winch problems "Runva"

The EXW is a good rely able winch , I am referring to the 24v one using twin battery's I know of one that has been on too winch challenges and still going strong might be a bit slow but like you this person runs club man.
I will give Micheal his due he's on the ball when it comes to back up service :D
by minefield
Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:46 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Answer to dieselboys winch problems "Runva"
Replies: 7
Views: 3201

Answer to dieselboys winch problems "Runva"

I had to make this a separate post, I have a 1200lbs runva winch that was labeled 12v not 24v wrong and burnt out last week I called Micheal from Runva and he is replacing the winch in fact I just got a email saying a new replacment winch is on it's on it's way , "no cost." To me thats service,, The ...

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