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by DEAN40
Mon Dec 30, 2013 10:10 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Nissan TD27 rpm fluctuating at cruising speed (100km)
Replies: 9
Views: 2154

Re: Nissan TD27 rpm fluctuating at cruising speed (100km)

All Nissans of that vintage, car or 4x4 are notorious for fluctuating and/or failing RPM counters. However they usually play up randomly and not at a specific speed. Check all connections to the diesel pump and the gearbox. Also check all earth points. If there was defiantly no fault prior, then it ...
by DEAN40
Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:46 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: KZJ - 71 Prado front axle upgrade
Replies: 20
Views: 5457

Re: KZJ - 71 Prado front axle upgrade

Hey, just been reading through your post. Using the same running gear in my vehicle and got sick of destroying any and all variations of locking hubs. Now if you are like me, and the locking hubs are never unlocked anyway, why not use a drive flange. I used ones of a 98 Prado IFS vehicle I think ...
by DEAN40
Thu Feb 16, 2012 8:55 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Wanting to Mod my Vitara...
Replies: 6
Views: 1271

Re: Wanting to Mod my Vitara...

One of the best modifications that I ever did to mine was to have a bash plate made. It went from under the radiator support to the cross member between the lower suspension arms. Either 4-5mm aloy or 4mm stainless. Stops the crossmember acting as a plough in the ruts and slowing you down ...
by DEAN40
Fri Jun 03, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Oil pressure 1kz te
Replies: 11
Views: 7860

Re: Oil pressure 1kz te

Dont jump straight into the hard stuff. Is the light red or yellow/orange? If its the red light with the symbol of the oil can then you should take it to your mechanic and get the oil pressure checked with an accurate external guage. The red oil can light only really comes on at very low oil ...
by DEAN40
Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:36 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: 4wd garage in AUckland
Replies: 20
Views: 1806

Re: 4wd garage in AUckland

Try Rodney Auto Centre in Silverdale. 09-426 5016. Specialise in 4x4's and do all types of work
by DEAN40
Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:12 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: lj78 cruiser
Replies: 20
Views: 3823

Re: lj78 cruiser

If you haven't already sorted it out, call Phil at Traxion and he will allways cut a good deal. I've got his efs shocks and springs all round. Fantastic... Much cheaper than 4wd bitzzz

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