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by simmo
Tue Oct 18, 2011 9:30 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Vaccum line positions please HeLp!
Replies: 3
Views: 559

Re: Vaccum line positions please HeLp!

thanks calvin! u are a legend! couple of questions. i removed my egr valve and removed my large venturi in the throttle body. do i need my smaller venturi?. and i also have a wire of my loom located at my oil filter, it has a loop terminal on it do you know if this is an earth? Also does it matter ...
by simmo
Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:30 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Vaccum line positions please HeLp!
Replies: 3
Views: 559

Vaccum line positions please HeLp!

Hi All,
I have just recently top mounted my 1kz-te and need to know where the vaccums pipe go from the brown and black things to the throttle body etc.
I don't know where any of them go. If you could take pictures for me i wud apprieate it very much.
by simmo
Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:52 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE: TOYOTA CELICA 1993 MANUAL $1800
Replies: 0
Views: 284

FOR SALE: TOYOTA CELICA 1993 MANUAL $1800

TOYOTA CELICA 1993 MANUAL $1800
210,000kms
Silver
Comes with a new warrant and rego.

$1800.00
by simmo
Mon Dec 06, 2010 6:29 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE: 1995 TOYOTA HILUX SURF SSR-X LIMITED
Replies: 1
Views: 644

FOR SALE: 1995 TOYOTA HILUX SURF SSR-X LIMITED

FOR SALE: 1995 TOYOTA HILUX SURF SSR-X LIMITED
1KZ-TE 3 LITRE DIESEL TURBO 197,000KM
MANUAL
BLACK
SUN ROOF
15" WHITE SPOKE STEEL MAGS
FIRESTONE ATX'S 31x10.5x15 10MM TREAD
BRAND NEW MONROE SHOCKS 4x4 ADVENTURE
BRAND NEW 30MM RAISED SPRINGS
2x NEW BATTERYS

$6000

0272306991
by simmo
Mon Nov 15, 2010 6:15 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: celica - manual to automatic conversion. need some help
Replies: 6
Views: 712

Re: celica - manual to automatic conversion. need some help

ok well trading for a auto then lol
by simmo
Mon Nov 15, 2010 11:04 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: celica - manual to automatic conversion. need some help
Replies: 6
Views: 712

celica - manual to automatic conversion. need some help

hi,
my girlfriend bought a 1993 toyota celica manual and wants it changed to a automatic...
Is this a big job and what would need to be changed ?
any advice would be great
by simmo
Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:13 pm
Forum: Petrol Engines and Modifications
Topic: Celica Engine problems Please help if you can
Replies: 11
Views: 2047

Re: Celica Engine problems Please help if you can

ok guys heres an update. pulled the spark plugs out this afternoon and one distributor connection (onto) the spark plug has a crack in it. but plugged up it seems to arc on the plug not the engine which is good. also this was very strange. on the far left sparkplug hole it had heaps of black oil in ...
by simmo
Tue Nov 02, 2010 4:31 pm
Forum: Petrol Engines and Modifications
Topic: Celica Engine problems Please help if you can
Replies: 11
Views: 2047

Re: Celica Engine problems Please help if you can

i dont want her spending any money on it to be fixed as its in quite rough condition. I also forgot to add, it sometimes stalls when shes reversing out of the drive when cold. it got hot as in the gauge went to "h" but since then hasnt. the oil has been going from rocker cover under the motor to ...
by simmo
Tue Nov 02, 2010 4:22 pm
Forum: Petrol Engines and Modifications
Topic: Celica Engine problems Please help if you can
Replies: 11
Views: 2047

Re: Celica Engine problems Please help if you can

haha you guys are a crack up. i'm keeping her for sure! I told her this morning "get a new car and drive that one into the river and she replyed "yeah i think i'm going to, and ill get a big #### off truck" . the perfect woman hahaha
by simmo
Mon Nov 01, 2010 9:07 pm
Forum: Petrol Engines and Modifications
Topic: Celica Engine problems Please help if you can
Replies: 11
Views: 2047

Celica Engine problems Please help if you can

Hi, My girlfriend has a 1990 toyota celica gt-r auto with a 3S-GE engine. It's using coolant/water and its dissappearing somewhere. Its leaking oil from the rocker cover gasket from the looks and keeps getting low on oil so i keep topping it up every so often. I have recently changed the thermostat ...
by simmo
Thu Sep 09, 2010 6:54 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: 2001 hilux 1kz-te loom WANTED
Replies: 2
Views: 558

2001 hilux 1kz-te loom WANTED

2001 hilux 1kz-te loom WANTED
will pay big bucks
by simmo
Thu Sep 09, 2010 1:32 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: BROKEN REAR SWAY BAR BRACKET. IS IT A PROBLEM?
Replies: 6
Views: 1731

Re: BROKEN REAR SWAY BAR BRACKET. IS IT A PROBLEM?

hey it will be the bracket ur talking about. i put a stainless hose clips to hold the bush in place and stop the sway bar from moving forward. i'll add a photo. also i done it up pretty tight so it cant move left to right like it was able to before hand is this ok?
by simmo
Thu Sep 09, 2010 1:07 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: BROKEN REAR SWAY BAR BRACKET. IS IT A PROBLEM?
Replies: 6
Views: 1731

Re: BROKEN REAR SWAY BAR BRACKET. IS IT A PROBLEM?

its the bracket to the diff. will it course probs?
by simmo
Thu Sep 09, 2010 12:37 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: BROKEN REAR SWAY BAR BRACKET. IS IT A PROBLEM?
Replies: 6
Views: 1731

BROKEN REAR SWAY BAR BRACKET. IS IT A PROBLEM?

i have a broken rear sway bar link. is this a problem that i need to deal with asap? please let me know any problems that will occur if this vehicle is driven. vehicle is a kzn130 hilux surf 1995
by simmo
Fri Aug 27, 2010 2:31 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 1995 hilux surf ssr-x 1kzte major problems. Please assist.
Replies: 23
Views: 14422

Re: 1995 hilux surf ssr-x 1kzte major problems. Please assist.

i found this on a website! My hilux is experincing loss of power and torque on a permanent basis. Initially it was a random ocurance where the power would reduce and soon after result in 100% loss. The car would only idle and there would be no response or increase in revs wen pressing the ...
by simmo
Fri Aug 27, 2010 2:30 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 1995 hilux surf ssr-x 1kzte major problems. Please assist.
Replies: 23
Views: 14422

Re: 1995 hilux surf ssr-x 1kzte major problems. Please assist.

yes turbo is boosting, my truck has aftermarket exhaust
by simmo
Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:16 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Replies: 20
Views: 2166

Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision

i suggest you drop this into it http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/tq/66/139293466.jpg toyota 5 litre V12 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Toyota/Engines/auction-312553031.htm nice motor but im a diesel fan haha
by simmo
Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:10 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Replies: 20
Views: 2166

Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision

its just causing me trouble and i thought id get more out of a 1hz-t
by simmo
Wed Aug 25, 2010 8:54 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 1995 hilux surf ssr-x 1kzte major problems. Please assist.
Replies: 23
Views: 14422

Re: 1995 hilux surf ssr-x 1kzte major problems. Please assist.

already tryed. no spring or filter in mine
by simmo
Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:44 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 1995 hilux surf ssr-x 1kzte major problems. Please assist.
Replies: 23
Views: 14422

Re: 1995 hilux surf ssr-x 1kzte major problems. Please assist.

i used injector cleaner... is it bad for them??
by simmo
Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:34 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Replies: 20
Views: 2166

Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision

read my other post
by simmo
Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Replies: 20
Views: 2166

Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision

i'm a diesel man sorry i like v8's but not my cup of tea. ok guys tell me about diesel injector cleaners. can it burn injectors and block them as im starting to believe this is my problem
by simmo
Wed Aug 25, 2010 2:32 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 1995 hilux surf ssr-x 1kzte major problems. Please assist.
Replies: 23
Views: 14422

Re: 1995 hilux surf ssr-x 1kzte major problems. Please assist.

no i havent, i thought id give u some info too. my truck has different size tyres . big on the rear and smaller on front. i went and done spun up some dirt and it didnt cough or anything but i did notice the left front wheel had been spinning when it wasnt in 4wd is this normal??? also a friend of ...
by simmo
Wed Aug 25, 2010 2:28 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Replies: 20
Views: 2166

Re: deciding on a motor help me make a decision

yeh i think 13bt are tough as but i wanted something with a bit more grunt. it will be a landcruiser 95ish swb. i don't mind the cost just want reliabilty as well as power. if i go turbo im screwing my odds with reliabilty right??
by simmo
Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:56 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: deciding on a motor help me make a decision
Replies: 20
Views: 2166

deciding on a motor help me make a decision

i'm deciding on a engine and need some help deciding.
i want a reliable engine that won't let me down and won't miss a beat. i want plenty of power. i like the 1kz-te but its so unreliable! so im thinking a 1hz possibly what do u all think
by simmo
Mon Aug 23, 2010 7:44 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 1995 hilux surf ssr-x 1kzte major problems. Please assist.
Replies: 23
Views: 14422

Re: 1995 hilux surf ssr-x 1kzte major problems. Please assist.

fuel filter recently changed. secondary filter isnt present on pump. i by passed the fuel tank and used diesel from a container. no change.
by simmo
Mon Aug 23, 2010 6:17 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 1995 hilux surf ssr-x 1kzte major problems. Please assist.
Replies: 23
Views: 14422

Re: 1995 hilux surf ssr-x 1kzte major problems. Please assist.

ive changed ecu, same problem. wouldnt expect there to be a broken wire. at cold its a pain to start but when it starts it ok at low rpm and plotting along. then if if give it some foot it cuts out.
by simmo
Mon Aug 23, 2010 11:52 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 1995 hilux surf ssr-x 1kzte major problems. Please assist.
Replies: 23
Views: 14422

Re: 1995 hilux surf ssr-x 1kzte major problems. Please assist.

nope not using water, cheers

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