I'm definitely happy with mine chipped as well... Its night and day difference to a factory engine. 2000RPM sounds like a much better spot to be biting... I'll definitely look that up. So, shopping list - D1 auto, D2 TD5 auto bellhousing, Ashcroft torque converter kit (looks like it will work with ...

I miss my old d2 ..... Anyway , I am a short ass and the best thing I did was space the gas pedal off the floor an extra inch . Mine was auto thou , but I found the gas pedalwas too low compared to the brake pedal . Oh and if you are going to chuck an auto in it go with the 4.6 torque converter . I ...

Hey Turoa, yeah I'm up to number 3 now... Not likely to go back to anything else until someone comes up with a vehicle as well appointed, capable and comfortable out of the box. I wish it was a little more reliable, but I've got a reasonable handle on what goes wrong with them now so I can fix most ...

Long time no see... its gotten quiet in here... So everyone talks about swapping the other way and getting a 5-speed, but I've got the 'holy grail' 5-speed TD5... and quite like it - but its really a pain for my short-ass partner who can't reach the pedals :lol: - so I'm going auto again. Has ...

The double-cardan end off a TD5 Disco series 2 auto (manuals and V8's are both different shafts apparently (and D1 shafts are completely different - no double-cardan at all) although I suspect that its only the length... and I only need the cardan joint so I could just pull that bit and the flange ...

callum007 wrote:$300 and half of the d/shaft you need...

I only need half a driveshaft - which half do you have?

Keep the auction going... I need enough to buy a new front drive shaft for the truck so I can get out of the paddock

And yep - its 12V

...and again with the bumping... brand new 12k lb winch, offers

*bump*

http://old.4wdstuff.co.nz/files/winch_12k_0.jpg Its been in storage for a long time. It was going to go on the Supralux... then it was going to go on Himuzulux... then it was going to go on the... well... you get the idea. Its still in the box, and its just not likely to make it onto anything in ...

I need the rails and release mechanism for the front passenger seat in my uncle's surf, which now won't flip forward and slide. Could buy the whole seat if required.

In Christchurch.

Cheers

Steve

snotgoblin wrote:

fish wrote:http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/isuzu/auction-681820726.htm
weird.

Aren't these just a Mu with a funky body and a crap load of plastic?

Yes, but with the added disadvantage of a very thirsty and somewhat underperforming V6 motor, almost no rear vision and a very cramped drivers seat.

...snip... I also have a Nanocom Evo Diagnostic Computer for resetting any fault codes for the TD5 Discovery 2 if any members need to clear their fault codes or "3 amigos" without having to visit a dealer. Handy to know... does that allow you to do all the hydraulic bleeding (brakes, ACE, etc) as ...

Sorry to push this thread in the wrong direction, but since I have been considering a Disco TD5 as a family bus, how typical is "typical"? do you get any warning? Is it a design weakness and is there a cure? Sorry for all the questions, I hope you do find a replacement. It happens on them quite a ...

It's a typical Disco 2 failure. I got lucky, most people who see this also see bits of their transmission lying on the ground beside it.

Has anyone got a spare D2 front shaft lying about??? Mine was caught trying to escape...

Love that Forward Control... I want it : )

And no talk of battle trucks rick is mad enough to try it.... I dont want it wrecked straight after Ive finished it...... You think there is any chance this truck could be wrecked?!!?!?!??! I'm having flashbacks to the movies of my youth... anyone ever see Battletruck? Geezus Steve, You are now ...

I'm having flashbacks to the movies of my youth... anyone ever see Battletruck?

I was never one for going with convention

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =676192607


This is how it looked (roughly - long before it was painted black, had flares fitted and mudguards):

Just found some cruiser 9" diff gaskets and a few u-bolts as well... they're going in...

I'm having a clearout - all the remaining parts from the workshop. It all has to go, I have to clear the garage completely by next weekend. Its a short auction, ends this Thursday. Auction is here: m More pics on the auction, here's one: http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/294929664.jpg ...

All the last of my Hilux and workshop stuff. Bulk auction, short timeframe. $1 start... As pictured in the auction... lots of stuff to go...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =669528430

Personally I'd far rather have an untidy truck with good mechanicals than the other way around. Check the running costs on the petrol ones - they're not particularly economical... My Dad had a 2.8TD for years (He actually had a couple) and raved about them. His last one was still going strong at ...

Tim, reply sent... Buried, save up and buy it all

You were the poster-boy for IFS

I wasn't sure where to put this... but http://www.4wdstuff.co.nz , my drawings, information, contacts (such as they are) everything is for sale. With everything going on in my life in the last few years I'm just not doing it justice, and I'm turning people away because I have neither the time or the ...

Cheap set of 6-stud alloys and tyres (well used) for someone? (Yep, thats my listing... still working through my Dads things... probably will be for a couple of years to come yet)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =637785006

Cheers

Steve

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =623149421

A useful stash of filters for Mitsi owners...