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by Rrrroberts
Sat Dec 01, 2007 1:04 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 91 2.7td Terrano wrecking
Replies: 6
Views: 783

I know a mate who needs a couple of wing mirrors and the monsoon guards for both sides. Any luck?

He may be interested in other parts too.
by Rrrroberts
Sat Dec 01, 2007 12:57 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: turbos on hilux surf
Replies: 40
Views: 7263

hasn't got a muffler now just 1 resonator but only half the exhaust has been done, does this make a diff? The restriction in mine was only about 3mm in length, and the guy that replaced it gave me the impression that the whole exhaust might as well be that narrow. I suppose it is a bottleneck, so ...
by Rrrroberts
Sat Dec 01, 2007 9:05 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: turbos on hilux surf
Replies: 40
Views: 7263

The actual muffler itself, (sometimes called box in the UK). The old one had been cut up into three pieces so it wasn't easy to tell exactly where the restriction is, take a look underneath along the whole length and you'll probably find the restriction somewhere.
by Rrrroberts
Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:00 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: turbos on hilux surf
Replies: 40
Views: 7263

Picked up the Surf with the new 2.5" exhaust, the old one actually has a built in constriction just behind the box that narrows the pipe to even less than the 1 7/8ths" that they are specced with.

Sorting out the gauges tomorrow...
by Rrrroberts
Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:32 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: turbos on hilux surf
Replies: 40
Views: 7263

This brilliant forum thread (link below) will tell you why the factory gauge in the surf will NOT tell you when your engine is overheating. This 'design feature' in Toyota temp guages has cost me two Surf engines, two Supra engine rebuilds and last week a new surf head ($3,300NZ inc parts and labour ...

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