I have learned some pretty interesting stuff here chaps! Diesels seem to be far less sensitive to operating conditions regards consumption. I am not really afraid of the maintenance as I tend to look after my wagons anyway....it's cheaper in the long run . Now the next thing is affording something ...

I am going to look seriously at the diesels now.

My understanding of the practicality of diesels in the larger applications, i.e. locomotives, ships etc , is due to the torque generated and the ability to use relatively un-refined fuel in the large volumes required. Huge petrol engines are noticeably absent from these operations. I know the ...

If I was going to go diesel it would probably be a Nissan. I guess when you divde it, the road tax is a pittance. But I have heard a few horror stories about when it all goes wrong and I simply dont know a damn thig about diesels. A couple of the lads have Patrols , the non-turbo versions and swear ...

Thats a neat looking truck Ineil and pretty close to the sort of thing I'm after. A modern 1.6 has serious nuts compared to earlier motors and that's what I was referring to when I said I was after modern technology.....later than 1980's anyway. I shall keep in mind what everyone says about the V6 ...

[quote="rangimotors"]yea the vitara sounds a good option, can i ask why you wouldn't go near the turbo diesel engines? i have only owned the toyota option (3.0 t/d) and i loved it.. but each to his own everyones needs and wants are different[/quote ) Rangimotors , I really don't want to go the ...

Thanks for the replies so far chaps. I have actually owned 2 Nivas and they really are not that flash on-road as well as having 1950's technology. They go well in the sticks but getting there is a mission....I drove one non stop from Dunedin to North apart from the ferry crossing......my ears were ...

G'day! I am looking to buy a second 4x4 to use for trips and general running around as my LWB Pajero is usually loaded for work with a ton of tools. I am taking out a loan and can afford to spend somewhere between 6-10k but 8 is really what I want to spend as other things need financing too.. But I ...

I love shooting small things a long way off with big stuff. Started out with a heavy barrel 30/06 in the 70's with 130 Speer hp. Many hares and bunnies got the red mist. I also have a 308 Norma mag which blows things up nicely Kills deer just nicely too , with 165 gr Hornady's ending up just under ...

Dead right about optics Jafa. There is no way to make a reliable vari-power scope on the cheap. They will have backlash on the adjustments, point of impact shift on power change and shake apart under recoil. The Leupolds are great and generally deliver . Bushnell Elite 3200/ 4200 series are easily ...

http://www.weaver-scope-repair.com/

This outfit is in Texas and they work on early Weavers.

Bill Ackerman from El-Paso used to be the Weaver guy, but I don't know if he's still around.

I was hoping to round up something for around $10-$20 in a secondhand book place.

I am after a workshop manual for 1987 Pajero. I can buy one new for about $60 but was hoping to get a used one as I am a tight bastard.

Thanks Smokey. I have used my new strobe to set it up at 6 degrees and it seems happier. I finally found this setting on an engine spec website , but will still do the pinking test tomorrow. I had set it up by ear previously but suspect I might have retarded it too much so the strobe helps to remove ...

Just had some work done on my 87 Pajero 2.6 and they messed around with the ignition timing, and it has not run nicely since.
I have a strobe but don't know the recommended setting BTDC.

Can anyone give me this info please? I have looked for it on the internet but no joy.

I am after another front bumper for my LWB 87 Pajero after rooting the original one.
It is just the plain black painted type.

I would appreciate if anyone has one or knows where one can be found.

That's excellent Swaney! Should be able to make something from all that info. I'm sure stolen plans are better anyway.

Cheers, Dave.

What a pack of bastards! All these guys were tying to do is help a newbie, and next they get requests for measurements and such.

I am beginning to really enjoy this forum.

Well Taranaki has had it, now it's our turn .....again! This one could get worse yet. yeah how are you going to get that off there No problem! I have done what any tough, resourceful Kiwi bloke would do and broken out the emergency Canadian Club, and will worry bout it when the hurricane stops. At ...

Well Taranaki has had it, now it's our turn .....again! This one could get worse yet.

Thanks for that Steve, will do.

Just come back from my building site.....the house has been flattened by some shit pines I suggested removing weeks ago....ffffuuck!

At least that will give the apprentii something to do

I will often be alone , but have a remote for the winch. That anchor looks like the business and it might be a lot less dicking around to just buy one. But meanwhile I have warratahs lying around and will do a set-up with them. Off work today as there is a real pisser of a storm happening here in ...

Newbie questions #2... I am looking for a ground anchor and as I have some access to engineering gear , will probably end up fabricating it. Any suggestions as to a good all-rounder? Would a Danforth folding anchor be any use in mud and sand ? I have seen a design that looks a hell of lot like 3 ...

Thanks for the replies. I have done a bit of off-road over the years, but not in the same league as stuff seen on this site. I have got Michelin Alpines on the front which are new and seem to have quite a good tread pattern. Kumho's on the back are OK but will need replacing sooner or later. I don"t ...

G'day. First dumbass question as a newbie.... I did a bit of a site search but could not find the answer. I have a LWB Pajero and drive mainly on the road. Will tyre chains give me any advantage off-road? I do not wish to do much mud busting, but would like to be able to traverse the occasional bit ...

Here's a couple of pics of the wagon. I have just been shelving it out in the back for my gear , and set it up today with spare power sockets for flouro lighting ( Supercheap 2-tube, excellent! ) , a fire extinguisher, and ran-out and re-spooled the winch cable and checked it at the same time. http ...

G'day guys and thanks for the welcome. I will post some pics tomorrow.
It isn't flash but I like it.

I have recently bought an old Pajero , 1987, but it has only 145,000 k on it and is a real tight wagon. I'm the third owner and I bought it of a mate who has had it for years. It is Tectyl treated, has a Ramsey winch, dual batteries, Koni shocks and heavy-duty sway bars and drives nice. It has road ...