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by nova499
Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:26 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: wtd gen1 pajero arb front bar.
Replies: 0
Views: 269

wtd gen1 pajero arb front bar.

Im after a arb or copy of a front winch bar for my 1989 gen 1 pajero i know i can get one brand new but im on a budget so if anyone knows of a second hand one knocking about dont care if i need to sand blast and paint as long as its straight. I live in wellington but can travel any excuse for a road ...
by nova499
Tue Sep 25, 2012 6:27 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: wanted xj front axle complete
Replies: 0
Views: 429

wanted xj front axle complete

Hi all im after a xj jeep cheroke front axle complete would be mint its to convert my crappy ifs gen1 Pajero to solid axle coil front end. I live in wellington and can travel to pick up ps i dont want to spend to much money u will get a big thanks on my build page when done and maybe a doz to.
by nova499
Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:18 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: GEN 1 STEERING DAMPER
Replies: 0
Views: 505

GEN 1 STEERING DAMPER

Hi all i was wondering if anyone has fitted a steering damper to there gen1 pajero mine is a swb 2.5tdi.

does anyone know if there is a kit i could buy or would it be easy to make somthing fit of say a hilux or similar??
by nova499
Mon Feb 14, 2011 3:48 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: back into 4wd'n an a random find story
Replies: 11
Views: 1993

Re: back into 4wd'n an a random find story

bargin mate u cant go wrong with the old pajero i got an old lwb 2.5tdi and she has never let me down just keep up with oil changes and greese the front end up eg all the ball joints and tie rods and it should last u forever :D
by nova499
Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:22 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 16inch escudo wheels and tyres for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 309

16inch escudo wheels and tyres for sale

i have a set of 16inch wheels and tyres for sale on trade me for an escudo the action number is# 353600431 if anyone wants to buy them from me off here they can have them for $120.00 i live in poirua.
cheers
Clive.
by nova499
Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:18 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: 4d56t cam belt problem need help
Replies: 0
Views: 457

4d56t cam belt problem need help

Hi guys i have a 1989 pajero lwb with a 2.5td motor in it. I was doing my cambelt tonight got it all in bits but on taking the crank pullys off the inner one (ballance belt pully) is broken on the back lip big bits snapped off it!!! i would not of noticed it if i wasnt changing my crank seal. Any ...
by nova499
Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:45 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Live axle front for a Vitara
Replies: 1
Views: 507

Re: Live axle front for a Vitara

lincooln wrote:I came across this site thanks to a mate. It's a mazing to see what is there. This kit looks really good for the money. :wink:

Back to day dreaming then :roll:

http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/suzuki/s ... ystem.html

hey mate check out calmini.com they have a bolt on kit to fit a live axle if only i had a money tree :D
by nova499
Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:05 am
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: discovery drive shaft
Replies: 10
Views: 1372

Re: discovery drive shaft

lilpigzuk wrote:Use an early disco one with the 4 bolt drive flange on the diffhead. The locating pin for your current flange can be a real bitch to get out. Had to use a slide hammer with the correct threaded bolt (M6 for memory?) attached.

sweet as cheers for the heads up :)
by nova499
Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:04 am
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: discovery drive shaft
Replies: 10
Views: 1372

Re: discovery drive shaft

just been out for a play in my disco and had to be towed home by a toyota the drive shaft rubber doughnut split in two!!! what the hell were landrover thinking when they fitted the discos with this?? does anyone one know a quick cheap way to fit it up with a real uj?? can i just get me a range ...
by nova499
Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:35 am
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: discovery drive shaft
Replies: 10
Views: 1372

discovery drive shaft

just been out for a play in my disco and had to be towed home by a toyota the drive shaft rubber doughnut split in two!!! what the hell were landrover thinking when they fitted the discos with this?? does anyone one know a quick cheap way to fit it up with a real uj?? can i just get me a range rover ...
by nova499
Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:30 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: That man deserves a beer!! 4wd rescue in OZ
Replies: 7
Views: 2093

Re: That man deserves a beer!! 4wd rescue in OZ

good on him i say. a few people were killed when there cars got swept away. BIG UP the 4wds out there.
by nova499
Sat Jan 15, 2011 8:47 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: escudo steering wandering real bad!!
Replies: 19
Views: 2112

Re: escudo steering wandering real bad!!

Camber bolts all fitted i took the liberty to change my cv boots at the same time as one was torn I also went up to pick a part today and found a lwb escudo with mint monro rear shocks to replace my standard oem ones also took the front calipers as they were bigger and used vented rotors so that ...
by nova499
Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:09 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: on the scrounge for an old /scrap escudo gear box
Replies: 0
Views: 390

on the scrounge for an old /scrap escudo gear box

does anyone in the wellington area or near wellington have an old escudo gear box a scrap one just need it to mock up an adaptor plate for my toyota 20v swap i dont realy want to buy one but if i could maybe borrow or have lol cheers guys. there will be a full write up and pics of me doing this swap ...
by nova499
Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:28 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: escudo steering wandering real bad!!
Replies: 19
Views: 2112

Re: escudo steering wandering real bad!!

i just got in contact with the guy througth trade me and there $33.00+$10.00p&p thats a dam site cheaper thanks for the info mate :D
by nova499
Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:24 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: escudo steering wandering real bad!!
Replies: 19
Views: 2112

Re: escudo steering wandering real bad!!

Well finally got to taking my escudo to bits and replaced the bottom arm bushes lower ball joins cv boots brake pads and tie rod ends now all i need to get is the camber bolts any ideas were to look? i live in wellington. cheers for all your helpfull advice and comments hopfully she will be back on ...
by nova499
Sun Jan 09, 2011 4:26 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: escudo steering wandering real bad!!
Replies: 19
Views: 2112

Re: escudo steering wandering real bad!!

Well finally got to taking my escudo to bits and replaced the bottom arm bushes lower ball joins cv boots brake pads and tie rod ends now all i need to get is the camber bolts any ideas were to look? i live in wellington. cheers for all your helpfull advice and comments hopfully she will be back on ...
by nova499
Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:22 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: escudo steering wandering real bad!!
Replies: 19
Views: 2112

Re: escudo steering wandering real bad!!

Well finally got to taking my escudo to bits and replaced the bottom arm bushes lower ball joins cv boots brake pads and tie rod ends now all i need to get is the camber bolts any ideas were to look? i live in wellington. cheers for all your helpfull advice and comments hopfully she will be back on ...
by nova499
Sun Dec 19, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: VITARA?ESCUDO rear shocks.
Replies: 15
Views: 2325

Re: VITARA?ESCUDO rear shocks.

hi guys just wandering what a strut top flip is?? and the advantage?
also can u hook me up with the same rear shocks for that price would be keen as think my standard ones are pooped
by nova499
Sun Dec 19, 2010 5:02 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 19-12
Replies: 1
Views: 756

19-12

Fitted my oil pressure guage today into my 94 disco what a mission pulling the dash plastics apart trying not to break anything!!! i kept putting off fitting it as it seemed such a mission for such a small mod but well worth the effort.
Time for a beer. :D
by nova499
Sun Dec 19, 2010 4:58 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: 94 discovery suspention lift???
Replies: 6
Views: 1747

Re: 94 discovery suspention lift???

http://www.4wdbits.co.nz then in the search field, add discovery.......... You could always give them a call and see if they would do a package deal on springs and shocks. If you pay for the gas to get to Pram, I will help install them if you do not have the tools to do yourself i will ring them on ...
by nova499
Mon Dec 13, 2010 3:54 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: 94 discovery suspention lift???
Replies: 6
Views: 1747

94 discovery suspention lift???

Can i have some advice on a 2inch coil spring lift kit. i would like to know were would be a good place to buy them from in the wellington area or online? What make i should go for? do i need to change my shocks to suit and any other parts i may need to change? also i carry a bit of gear in the back ...
by nova499
Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:05 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: abs problems on my 94 discovery
Replies: 4
Views: 646

Re: abs problems on my 94 discovery

cool thanks guys i will have a look after work tommrow and report back my findings :D
by nova499
Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:34 am
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: abs problems on my 94 discovery
Replies: 4
Views: 646

abs problems on my 94 discovery

i have a 94 disco series1 face lift model and the abs light stays on :x just wanderd if anyone has had the issue before and what are the common faults to make it a bit easyer to fix my problem.
by nova499
Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:45 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: escudo steering wandering real bad!!
Replies: 19
Views: 2112

Re: escudo steering wandering real bad!!

the speedo reading was a gps readout and i bought the car already lifted can i tell if it has the camber bolts fitted by looking? if i stand in front and look at the front wheels the camber looks a bit funny?? the shocks are stock standard and the springs are king springs if that helps?? when i ...
by nova499
Sat Nov 13, 2010 9:15 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: escudo steering wandering real bad!!
Replies: 19
Views: 2112

escudo steering wandering real bad!!

just came home from kapati in my 1990 escudo it has a 2inch sus lift a 2inch body lift 15x8 wheels with 31.10.5.15 tyres. The problem im having is when i get to about 90kms and start to go around a corner it wanders like a bitch having to correct it and slow down same happens when im going straight ...
by nova499
Fri Nov 12, 2010 5:32 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 2 Door Escudo Rear Disc Conversion
Replies: 20
Views: 7298

Re: 2 Door Escudo Rear Disc Conversion

awsome thanks guys i will get in touch with him and see if i can get a kit :D will let u know how i go.
by nova499
Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:09 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 2 Door Escudo Rear Disc Conversion
Replies: 20
Views: 7298

2 Door Escudo Rear Disc Conversion

Can anyone tell me where I can buy the conversion kit from in NZ? And what calipers and rotors are people using? Any advice appreciated as i'm sick of drums and constantly cleaning them and adjusting them after each 4wd run. :evil:
by nova499
Tue Sep 14, 2010 9:43 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Escudo Roll Cage
Replies: 1
Views: 785

Escudo Roll Cage

Has anybody got a good second hand rear bolt in roll cage for a 2 door Escudo? Or know where I can get one i.e. kit
by nova499
Mon Aug 02, 2010 5:35 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: g16 a 16v valve clearence
Replies: 3
Views: 752

Re: g16 a 16v valve clearence

reading from the haynes manual, the clearances are 0.003" to 0.004" cold and 0.005" to 0.006" hot. The measurement is taken between the face of the cam and the rocker. They give a blurb about a special tool, however I managed to do mine without it. sweet as thanks for your help i have tryed heaps ...
by nova499
Sun Jul 25, 2010 11:49 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: g16 a 16v valve clearence
Replies: 3
Views: 752

g16 a 16v valve clearence

im servicing my mates g16 16v motor and come to adjusting the valve clearence can anyone tell me where im supposed to messure the adjustment from?? and what the adjustment should be?? i have never adjusted the valve clearnce on this config before.

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