anyone know the correct wheel offset for a 1990 v6 surf with no lift?

Hi all, How bad are the v6 3.0 litre surfs on gas? I realise they are a big petrol and will eat a bit of juice, but about how much? Are there any problems with the v6 surf? Blair G'day mate - I have a 1990 surf manual - I get about 380km around town and between 450 - 480km on the open road. Tank of ...

albundy wrote:Kumho KL71 $345 inc GST at 4WD Accessories on Montreal St.

Cheers mate I'll check it out

Just wondering if anyone had any suggestions of a good allround mud tyre thats not too bad for wear on the road. Also suggestions would be appreciated for a good tyre place in Christchurch which would also have some white-spoke rims

worzel wrote:You can get it all done at 4wd acc if you want

Kev

Thanks Kev will give them a call tomorrow - any rough idea of price??

4wdacc will have the blocks on the shelf I think... and yes chamberlains for the springs. They should have them on the shelf too.. my ones cost 200 a pair plus GST.. but I think I got a good deal So you boys would collect the necessary bits and then take it to one of the 4wd places? Or is there ...

What is the largest tyre I could put on 15" rims? Also what would be a good size for these rims? At the moment the tuck is standard but Im looking into a 2" suspension lift and 2" spring lift

G'day again finally got a truck - 1990 v6 surf - and I stoked! Anyway I would really like to get a 2" spring lift and 2"body lift. As Im still learning I will get it done by a pro - but whats a good price? And where's a good honest place to go in Christchurch? Cheers

Dan

Petemcc wrote:i run ime on 96 was a small sign of pinking on 91

You just move straight to 96 once the tanks empty?

I just purchased a 1990 3l petrol surf and the previous owner said she runs it on 91? does this sound right? I thought it would run on 96...... Also I am after some tyres - truck has not been lifted and I would like some good offroad tyres that will also last well on the road? Any thoughts ...

I got one too, I've got a 91 surf. Ithink that you're right ... they must have got the owner info from the LTSA registration data base 'cause I've only had mine in my own name for a month. Form the number that I've seen around the Hawkes Bay the Toyota dudes are gonna be real busy What models are ...

... Yeah I made enquiries today and AMI wouldnt touch the thing when I mentioned there were modification that were not certified. So I told the guy and he went down today and check the a place who certifies mod's. They said the law had changed and mod's now need to be certified - so he has booked ...

A mate just failed warrant yesterday , 40mm bodylift not certed. WOF done at vehicle testing station that runs in conjunction with local certifier. They told him all body lifts need certing now???? I was told about 3-4 years ago that body lifts need certifying as it was a mod. to the bodymount ...

I am considering a 1990 hilux 2l petrol with a few mods: 50mm body lift. 2" spring, snorkel. He wants 5k for. It will be used for geting into some back country for some shooting - and will also be a daily runner. It has 144,000kms. Mods are being certified tomorrow. Will get it inspected just to ...

Hey Fella's When looking to purchase a truck with mod's already done by the current owner, is there any need to be dubious if he hasnt got it certified? The guy said a 50mm lift and spring 2" spring lift was legal and didnt need to be certifed. Would a testing station or any other place still give ...

those 3.0lV6 surfs are thirsty bastards I have a 1992 5spd manual one of these and just tested my fuel efficency going to chch this weekend - to get from Queenstown to Geraldine was 334km took 50.04 litres which gives a grand total of 6.65km/l ! This is on 32 inch tyres with a snorkel and a custom ...

they are quite thirsty for the power they put out. i have the 3vze (eL v6 petrol) in my surf and it gets about 350k's to $70. though that engine should be pritty reliable. id pick it over the 2.4 turbo diesel. tooks like an ok truck i definately wouldnt pay more than 5 grand for it i dont think ...

Personally I would take the two litre petrol based on those 3. Those 3.0V6's are expensive to run, go great but you pay for the pleasure. The 2.0L looks tidy and well modified too. Cheers Yeah I would think you could start a small war with the money you put in per year - but I bike to work so ...

albundy wrote:Not a toymotor expert but there are plenty on here that are. Will have alook at them tonite at home as I can't viem Trademe at work bastards.
Al

Yeah cheers mate - well Im glad to know that my employer isnt the only one banning trademe at work!

Get a leakdown and compression test done. Don't buy any diesel without doing this. I have even had it done for petrols. Tappet noise could just allude to them needing a tighten or more??? Body mounts are the rubber mounts that attach the body to the chassis, usually down each side about ten approx ...

Get a leakdown and compression test done. Don't buy any diesel without doing this. I have even had it done for petrols. Tappet noise could just allude to them needing a tighten or more??? Body mounts are the rubber mounts that attach the body to the chassis, usually down each side about ten approx ...

I am loking for a 4wd and it was mentioned to look at the above aspects. Can someone explain in basic terms what they are and how to check these areas? How do I know if the pressure and compression is bad? What sound does tappet noise make? where do I locate the body mounts - what things do I look ...

xj wrote:420kms on $70 petrol... for a 2L... is that a tad hungry? Reason I ask is that my 4.0L Jeep does 450kms on $75.00 which i thought was reasonable.... for 4litre......

Yeah I was thinking that - and as you rightly point out - a four litre you the same amount.........

Thanks for the comment

Any advise on some good questions to ask would also be greatly appreciated - Have a good weekend all

dan

niblik wrote:whats the main duty of the purchase?

off road? daily driver? shiney trips perhaps? hardout muddin?

A mixture of everything really - would be runnabout - the occasional longer trip - and some hunting and fishing.....

Hi again fella's Im still on the hunt and any advise on the following would be awesome:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... d=88694223

Im a bit worried about the power and the age??????

Cheers guys, and thanks very much for the advise so really appreciate it

I had a 2.4 surf, OMG it was slow, i hated it and only had it a week or to before i sold it. i replaced it with a dico, cheap to buy but expensive to run . if youve got no kids or they are still young get a suzuki, ive got a jimny as a every day car, great to drive around town and great fun off ...

MATT4U wrote:have you though about a 70 series crusier or dare I say it a safari?

No I havnt but will look into it thanks mate

Ok, lets look at the facts: a. You can only afford one vehicle. b. You want a dual-purpose vehicle for road and offroad use. This to me says that the vehicle will need to be: a. reliable (rules out 2.4TD surfs) b. comfortable (rules out any landrover prior to a Disco) So based on that, I think you ...

deer_hunter wrote:Hey what part of the country are you in? Got a mate whos going to be selling his 94 turbo diesel terrano very soon, probably for around that price.

Christchurch mate. Whereabouts is your mate?