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by churchill
Thu Jan 28, 2021 9:02 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 80 series
Replies: 1
Views: 2296

Re: 80 series

If you get stuck you can modify a non locking diff housing to a locking housing. I think it involves grinding and welding though.
by churchill
Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:59 am
Forum: Having problems?
Topic: Hdj81 both wheels leaning drivers side at the top
Replies: 8
Views: 4691

Re: Hdj81 both wheels leaning drivers side at the top

Thr drivers side looks normal, but the passenger side is the one I would be worried about. It could just be a bent housing.
by churchill
Wed Nov 11, 2020 9:54 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: what type of 2 post hoist to get???
Replies: 2
Views: 2333

Re: what type of 2 post hoist to get???

I bought an old mid 90's 2 post for cheap, converted it from 3 phase to single phase with an all up cost of $1000. It works well but the issue I have is the arms are too short meaning I can't space the posts wide enough for a wide vehicle. I have to climb out the back door on wide vehicles as I can'...
by churchill
Mon Dec 04, 2017 2:36 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Water to Air Intercoolers - Pro's/Cons
Replies: 12
Views: 7622

Re: Water to Air Intercoolers - Pro's/Cons

I've been looking at them as well. The only real note I have is you'll need a radiator larger than the intercooler you would use in an air to air situation as there are now 2 heat transfer processes so you loose efficiency. They are more complex but its often easier getting 2 x 3/4" lines out o...
by churchill
Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:18 am
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Angrier td42t build
Replies: 26
Views: 14794

Re: Angrier td42t build

Snapped crank, sounds like a dual mass flywheel would help here.
by churchill
Mon Jul 10, 2017 3:03 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Escudo keeps stopping !
Replies: 2
Views: 2832

Re: Escudo keeps stopping !

The OBD should be on under the dash but it probably wont work, well it didnt work for me. The terminal outputs were not the same as the OBD2 standard, my vehicle is a 1997 2.5 V6 (old shape). Check out this link http://www.suzuki-forums.com/2g-1999-2005-vitara-grand-vitara/39751-2002-vitara-engine-2...
by churchill
Mon May 08, 2017 1:52 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Pinion play
Replies: 9
Views: 3425

Re: Pinion play

Probably a good time to get this out there. If a bearing cap on a diff is stuffed, it is not a simple case of grabbing one off another diff and bolting it on. They are generally bolted on and bored so are a matched set. I have managed to get a swapped one working but that required a lot of measuring...
by churchill
Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:46 am
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: What is this squishy foam?
Replies: 4
Views: 4407

Re: What is this squishy foam?

I see that on a lot of diesels, I assume that it's for noise reduction.
by churchill
Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:45 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Pinion play
Replies: 9
Views: 3425

Re: Pinion play

It's rooted, if it's running well now it wont be doing so for long. I'd pull it out and replace it with a good one, that'll be cheaper and easier than rebuilding on the assumption the bearings need replacing.
by churchill
Thu Apr 20, 2017 7:24 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: CODE 43 NISSAN TERRANO R50
Replies: 11
Views: 4235

Re: CODE 43 NISSAN TERRANO R50

Replace the TPS. It might have been working fine when tested it just like it works fine most of the time when you drive it.
by churchill
Thu Jan 19, 2017 9:22 am
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Late model Grand Cherokee diesel
Replies: 4
Views: 3749

Re: Late model Grand Cherokee diesel

I'd be looking closely at the reliability of anything that comes from FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles). They usually sit at the bottom of reliability charts but if your happy with that I suspect that it would probably preform well and be well priced.
by churchill
Thu Jan 19, 2017 9:04 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Mistral ABS problems
Replies: 21
Views: 9308

Re: Mistral ABS problems

I'd also make sure that right caliper isn't dragging or the left caliper is not seized. That uneven pad wear and problem worse when turning sounds like uneven brake force. Does the vehicle pull to one side when braking?
by churchill
Wed Dec 21, 2016 7:57 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: ID this Tie Rod end
Replies: 13
Views: 2533

Re: ID this Tie Rod end

Solid axle hilux is my pick. Sane as 80 series bit with a M21x1.5 thread.
by churchill
Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:03 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: hdj81 cruiser build
Replies: 177
Views: 49082

Re: hdj81 cruiser build

Nice truck. I tweaked the boost in mine by placing 4.9mm spacers under the waste gate actuator to give 15psi and wound the fuel up. It goes way better now... be careful not to over fuel it though as it can get expensive.
by churchill
Mon Dec 12, 2016 11:37 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: Bullbars got WOF for years, now take them off?
Replies: 11
Views: 7061

Re: Bullbars got WOF for years, now take them off?

If the vehicle is over 14 years old you can remove the airbags and get a cert.
by churchill
Wed Nov 23, 2016 10:16 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Flannel's 80 Series
Replies: 10
Views: 2998

Re: Flannel's 80 Series

Are you adding 5% to your mileage due to the larger tyres?
Nice truck! How are the floor mats coping?
by churchill
Wed Nov 02, 2016 4:38 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: nissan r50 terrano
Replies: 4
Views: 1371

Re: nissan r50 terrano

Usually means fluid is low in the reservoir. When you accelerate the fluid goes in one direction and when you brake it goes in the other and this makes the light flash dependent on acceleration or braking.
by churchill
Thu Oct 20, 2016 1:21 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 24 Valve 80 Series Intake Air Heater
Replies: 4
Views: 1479

Re: 24 Valve 80 Series Intake Air Heater

Thanks Gentlemen, I was planning to head down to the mainland and didn't want to get stuck out in the cold without it starting.

Sig, was there much difference after the intercooler was fitted? I suspect you wound up the fuel?
by churchill
Wed Oct 19, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 24 Valve 80 Series Intake Air Heater
Replies: 4
Views: 1479

24 Valve 80 Series Intake Air Heater

I'm thinking of intercooling my 80 and was wondering about the removal of the intake air heater. Has anyone ever had this come on in colder weather? I don't want to pull it off and find myself unable to start in cold weather. I can relocate it just before the intake manifold so it's after the interc...
by churchill
Tue Oct 18, 2016 7:02 am
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Diesel vs Petrol
Replies: 5
Views: 3634

Re: Diesel vs Petrol

Common rail diesel linked to a VNT turbo is a top notch combo in my opinion. It's really efficient and delivers a really good torque curve. Specific power figures are making big gains with each new engine. The only engine with a better torque curve is an electric motor, they're still a few years awa...
by churchill
Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:03 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: An Un-named Outlaw...
Replies: 55
Views: 26500

Re: An Un-named Outlaw...

Parallel to series switch on the batteries? Charge at 12V and run at 48V?
Or use one of these http://www.powerbox.com.au/dc-dc-converters/dc-dc-converter-meanwell-sd.html
by churchill
Wed Oct 12, 2016 1:42 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Diesel vs Petrol
Replies: 5
Views: 3634

Re: Diesel vs Petrol

I did a calc on a NP Pajero petrol vs diesel and taking into account interest on the purchase price difference, resale, maintenance, RUC etc it worked out $700 savings every 10000km. The diesel was a lot more expensive the the petrol $25k vs $18k. Dunno what the difference in the jeeps is like.
by churchill
Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:50 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Installing an Air Locker in the front of an Escudo
Replies: 11
Views: 3071

Re: Installating an Air Locker in the front of an Escudo

How did you get on?
by churchill
Fri Sep 02, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Installing an Air Locker in the front of an Escudo
Replies: 11
Views: 3071

Re: Installating an Air Locker in the front of an Escudo

As Jafa said don't touch the pinion and set the back lash and preload up to factory specs. Side bush information. Later model but same front diff. It stops oil leaking and aligns the cv much better. http://www.suzuki-forums.com/2g-1999-2005-vitara-grand-vitara/37371-front-dif-loose-drive-shaft.html ...
by churchill
Thu Sep 01, 2016 6:15 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Installing an Air Locker in the front of an Escudo
Replies: 11
Views: 3071

Re: Installating an Air Locker in the front of an Escudo

Fairly easy, you only need to set the backlash. Don't touch the pinion depth. You will need 26 spline cv's and a RHS cv support bush, if it's late model with the vacuum diff disconnect it's a bit more fiddly but doable. Drill a hole through the diff head for the air supply but think about where it h...
by churchill
Tue Aug 30, 2016 9:44 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Chinese 'ARB Knock-Off' Air Compressor - Quality
Replies: 20
Views: 10821

Re: Chinese 'ARB Knock-Off' Air Compressor - Quality

My Chinese air locker compressor failed after 2 years, the outlet valve rusted off. I cut a new one from shim steel and it works fine.
by churchill
Sun Aug 28, 2016 10:07 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 31's on a Escudo???? How 'bout 245s????
Replies: 10
Views: 2340

Re: 31's on a Escudo???? How 'bout 245s????

Sorry, 245/75/R16.
by churchill
Sun Aug 28, 2016 5:31 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 31's on a Escudo???? How 'bout 245s????
Replies: 10
Views: 2340

Re: 31's on a Escudo???? How 'bout 245s????

It's a nice simple mod as you can use the factory offset rims and not have to worry too much about guard rubbing. 245's are not as good on sand though...
by churchill
Fri Aug 12, 2016 1:21 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vitara/Escudo advice
Replies: 5
Views: 1543

Re: Vitara/Escudo advice

Other than bottoming out and the extra weight the lwb's are good, there is a lot more space and an extra 2 doors. I would look at a manual gearbox if you want the 1.6, I've been out with an auto 1.6 a few times and its just not torquey enough for the transmission gearing.

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