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"To get more boot out of the 2.4 there is no substitute for a pump overhaul." can you enlighten me to how one goes about a pump overhaul also noticed on your pics a overheat alarm thingee, can you also explain the workings of this Pump overhauls are done by a good diesel specialist. I believe that ...

I run a 2.5" with a straight through muffler. it is only 2.5 from the flex joint back. No real noticeable performance increase but allegedly helps to get the exhaust away quicker and reduces overheating. To get more boot out of the 2.4 there is no substitute for a pump overhaul. Economy is massively ...

Well the time has come for my clutch to slip a little. I need it replaced. What are my options. I understand that the dual-mass unit can be pulled out and replaced with a solid flywheel from a Hilux?? From what I understand the d-m unit only make gear changes smoother. I am after a clutch that works ...

I washed my wagon……well a little more than washed. I went to wash-world for a full underbody blast with the engine wash stuff and hot soapy blast rinse off. Then it was home for some real cleaning!! Tyres scrubbed including inner sidewalls. Rims polished with metal polish and buffed including chrome ...

I pulled the alternator out of the Surf for a rebrush. I was told " pull the alternator out, then take the...............WTF!!!! Take that alternator out HOW!!!!!!!! Battery.............out Wheel .............off Inner gaurd access panel..........off A/C pump..................... out and not going ...

O.k.......I have done the searches, done the reading, done the testing and it appears that the alternator is not playing the game properly !! With the motor running I was only getting about 11.5 v at the batteries and not so long ago when I was doing other testing I was getting 13.1v minimum and up ...

Heath, I see you are in Glenfield......thats just up the road.
If you need some ideas / diagrams / help with spotties or any wiring for that matter give me a shout here and we'll sort something out.
My Surf is extensivly rewired. and I can throw near 1kW of light out the front.
Cheers
Simon.

Whirs but no engaging ??? Sounds very much like the plunger is sticking where it engages the bendix wheel. I know the contact are usually a problem and have had mine out a few times for this but have never struck your problem. If you are looking for a zero cost possible solution, I would pull the ...

Sounds good to me, just trying to get hold of a filter and then I'll have a chat with the local chippie. How do you explain you're need for 40l of old chip fat per week though?? When I get this sorted I'll start a diary ... I have yet to get my finger out and give this a go too. I am keen to find ...

The old surf is near impossible to hook or pallet strap, but a screwdriver in the barrel or brick through the window will open most cars. I am a qualified engineer and a profesional firefighter, believe me ALL cars can be broken into Alarms are a good deterent and also let you know if some toe-rag ...

DieselBoy Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 7:57 am -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You missed the two most important ones!!! First of all, Turbo Timer!! Then 3" exhaust Thank you Its all you have to do to save them. . I do agree that a larger and better ...

I have 2.4 that has done 262 k's Get the cooling system pressure tested. Look for water in the oil and oil in the water (expansion tank) Look for bubbles in the expansion tank Take the radiator cap off and start it. If water shoots out it has cooked its head. Now if you find one that does not have a ...

Jase I notice in your pic you are surrounded by SNOW !!!
How much of that do you thinks land up here??
Short of the Amazon rain forest, Auckland has to be the most humid sh1thole on earth in the summer.
Good suggestion though and it may come to that yet.

I have a cunning idea My AC is low on pressure but does still have gas in it and oil, that much I do know It is the older type with the small valves on the compressor so I assume that it runs R12 which no one round here wants to know about. All the automotive AC people are telling me blah blah blah ...

Macca wrote:If you guys need a hand im willing to help. Im a bit of a novice
but have done some engineering on farm machinery.

Farm machinery......trailers.........land rovers.....safaris.....whats the difference??
You will be a great asset tto the project I am sure.

:lol: Perhaps try posting in the Toyota thread?? ............ better of to scrap the whole engine and gear box and insert peddles instead, as even with the Briggs & Stratton performance implant the damn gear box cross member still scraps over the speed bump at the RD1 store carpark. Should i stop ...

, also i take it that this would need certifying As the 2.8 looks almost identical to the 2.4 then I would doubt that anyone would notice that it has been repowered. In additio to this, seeing as these wagons had a 2.8 from factory (4Runner) then it should be no major drama to certify and should ...

mike wrote:will put this in the linked articles under toyota.

Here is a site with a whole load of info on Surfs
http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/techsite/

I use the forum too.....and the pommie forum for surfs !!

To the best of my knowledge the 2.8 is a fairly straightforward "drop-in"
In addition to this I am told you are able to refit the manifolds off the 2.4 to the 2.8 so that it is a 2.8TD !!

First of all where are you. North, South??? 400ks on a 2.4TD wow there is hope for me yet. As far as the surf goes I know a little bit. I'll leave the engine swaps up to the more experienced guys here. Lifts: You can go a 2" Body lift and 2-3" Suspension lift to get 35"s in I safely assume that it ...

I've got a 2LT 2.4 turbo in my surf and it is about to roll over to 260k
They need looking after but as said if you care for them they will go for a loooong time
I am led to believe that the 2.8 non turbo is bullet proof and the 3 litre is nearly as good.

DieselBoy wrote:Heh, all you need in Westport is your legs to go do the shopping, and with four days off i have heaps of time up my sleeve!!

Four days off...Hmmm, sounds familiar. What line of work are you in?

Could be the solenoid Could be the starter armature and or brushes Could be earth from battery to engine Being intermittant makes it a pain to trouble shoot accuratly. Mine starts from cold beautifully but is a pig when hot. I have had the starter out a couple of times now and have replaced the ...

I have the infamous 2LT in my Surf which has done 257ks !! Basic Rules I was told: Warm it up, let it warm down (turbo timer). Keep coolant clean and full, Oil and filter at 5k, Air filter at 10k, Drive like hell!! I have fitted new injectors since I got it and a few other mods under the bonnet ...

Its a 2.8 non turbo . I haven't seen any other SR models around. I think it stands for Simply Really as it doesn't have electric windows or even a rear window wiiper . I guess thats less things to go wrong. Cheers Euc Hmmm.... Sounds more like the NZ Spec 4Runner to me. Does it have chrome or Black ...

Firstly is it a 2.8 or a 2.4? Not that there is much difference when it comes to changing the plugs, it is just that if ya had a 2.8 then I'd be jealous as hell.!! Where abouts are ya located. They are fairly easy to do. If you are handy to the 'Shore then I could give ya a hand with them if ya like ...

Some of the 2.4's have had a problem with cracking heads. Not all and I do not believe thats it is as common as some people make out. Mine has done 251,000 K's. The last 40 are mine and the previous owner had it for 150ks. Keep the cooling system clean. Make sure the thermostat and cap are in good ...

:( I was wrong, I've just heard on the radio they (powers that be) are calling for a special licence for 4WD's hmmm don't know if this is such a bad idea If they are going to go for a special license for 4wds then lets see what else we can catergorise. On a Car license you are able to drive a light ...

I have a LN130 Surf 1990 I want to sort out the injectors Do I : a. Replace with new b. Replace with reconditioned c. Have mine reco'd and refit Any tips and tricks for this one. Who is a good player for this in Auckland. You can Reply here, PM me, or write to overys@yahoo.com Thanks to all Simon