Thanks tallsam66, Out of interest how did you replace/repair yours once it was confirmed it was the spill control valve? I have heard that a new and even recon'd inejector pump is some serious $$$. Can you buy the spill control valve separately? I guess you still need to get a mechanic to pull the ...

Hey Everyone, long time since I have been on here but hoping for some advice if possible. I have a 97 Prado with the intercooled 1KZ-TE engine. Once a few months back I went to start it and it fired and just stalled. Took another 1/2 dozen attempts and it started and ran fine for months thereafter ...

Cheers for the info guys. I had been cautiously thinking an engine flush may not be a good idea and oil changers may not be the best service - haven't responded to my request for quote to do it either.... Trying to get a price from a mechanic to do it and flush and replace coolant and thermostat etc ...

Hi Guy's, Been a member here for years although absent for quite some time due to starting a family and down grading to a 'family wagon'. Anyway, about to get a 4wd again being a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado with the intercooled 1KZ-TE turbo diesel engine and auto trans with 138k on the clock . I ...

cheers mate - took to Ford dealer today and they did it in a matter of seconds. Did exactly what I had done with the demister button and it worked! I felt like a right tool!

Hey guy's, Not a 4wd related problem but i'm hoping one of the technologically advanced members on here may be able to assist. I have a 1996 Ford Falcon EL Gli Station Wagon. When i purchased it it didnt have the remote for opening the doors etc so I bought one yesterday. Unfortunately, I cannot get ...

cheers for the replies guys - done and dusted now. Only one hairy gear change in the 500kms leading up to its replacement so wasnt to big a deal after all.

Sorry - completely off topic in terms 4x4 vehicles but I think the slave cyclinder in my 1996 ford telstar has just shat itself i.e. the rubber boot is split and perished and fluid is leaking out of it. Managed to bleed it enough to get home today but i need to do 600kms + a week to get to work and ...

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$250 now if anyone is interested. Otherwise off to the wreckers once they open after xmas.

i was worried that someone might say that a new head may be the only option for it. Pretty much havent got the cash (and possibly the experience - not sure how hard it is to replace) to spend much on it which is one of the reasons I had it for sale. If worst comes to worst might have to flick it on ...

just got a new set of spark plugs as the old ones looked like they had been in there for years and I've really done it now...... The thread in the number one cylinder has 'collapsed' and the spark plug cant be screwed in very far at all . It must have already been quite fragile as i couldnt really ...

Is in the "4wds for sale" forum but thought id put the web address to the post here too.

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23700

Guy's Unfortunately I am going to have to let my little Suzuki Jeep go. We are expecting our second child next year and I cant sustain the costs of two vehicles in our household so hopefully one of you guys can get some enjoyment from it. Details as follows: 1985 SJ413 two door hard top G13A 1300cc ...

dont want to 'jinx' it but just took the dogs for a run and it seems to have just come right by itself so maybe a bit of shit in the carb?

Will give everything a check over anyway and hope it doesent come back!

cheers guys - its a manual choke.

Will try get carb cleaner in the weekend and give that a crack along with plugs, leads etc

Hey Guy's, Looking to flick off the above mentioned car pretty cheap. It is a 4 door white sedan with the 3.0l V6 engine. Automatic. All panel work is in pretty good nick with the exception of front bumper which was cracked when we got it a couple of years ago. It has a WOF till March next year and ...

Gidday guy's, Did a big trip from Cromwell to Dunedin in my Zuk a couple of weekends back and visited some outlying forestry for a pig hunt before driving home so maybe 550 kms all up. Anyway, she was running sweet when i left but now she stalls at idle. Still runs fine when on the road but once you ...

Has anyone heard any noises from DoC as to when they might recommence the Otago and Canterbury CMS reviews? I was advised from staff at the Canterbury conservancy office that the Canterbury, Otago and Southland CMS reviews will all be initiated in March 2011. Been following them all for work ...

cheers mate - checked out mud bits they want $100 Found a guy on trademe who wants $10 for one but cant do it for a few days and the other ones I have found are around $65. Might just have to bite the bullet and buy one of the mid range priced ones as I want to get the WOF ASAP (rego is out too and ...

Just took my Zuk for a WOF check and all it needs is a replacement seatbelt on the front passenger side due to a bit of fraying.

Anyone got a spare one lying round they want to part with for a reasonable price???

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Anyone replaced the cam and crank seals and have any advice or instruction on how to get the sprockets out of the way?

Otherwise will take to a mechanic in the next 3 or 4 weeks and ge them to do the lot. Just a lot mor oil mess in the gargae until then

cheers for that. got the belt off last night - looks a pretty simply job to complete (touch wood ) But, I also want to replace the cam and crank shaft seals and the oil pump seal/gasket as there is a fair bit of oil coming from one of these three things - was the main reason for replacing the cam ...

Hey Guy's, Ordered the timing cover seal, Tensioner Bearing, Timing Belt and Cam shaft seal today so that I can replace the timing belt and hopefully fix the significant oil leak coming from the front of my SJ413 this weekend. Are there any good online manuals to show the correct way to do the ...

Just got back from a weeks holiday and the part was in the mail. Fitted it last night and although I havent driven it yet it definitley feels a hell of a lot better. So pretty happy with it and the service from the guys Zuks Off Road - definitley recommend them.

[quote="lneil"]I got one from Myron at "Zuks Off Road" in the states, and it was a beautifully machined brass unit that'll last forever. One like that'll cost you around $35 plus shipping though!quote] ended up ordering one from these guys as I couldnt find anyone else selling them. Was $12 USD for ...

yeah it has happened on all 3 of my SJ's its always been the boot thingy. I am ICEKAYAK's brother he is overseas for a few months ill try and find out if he has any lying around if you want one? i think they were around $15. Big-Al if you can find one lying around somewhere that would be very much ...

Hey Guy's, Yet another question regarding my "new" SJ413. I have had an issue whereby when changing between 2wd and 4wd and vice versa, the transfer case lever locks in place in neutral. This has happened three times now. The first was in the garage last weekend, the second was out at a mai mai I ...

cheers mate - checked out trade me doesent look like that guy is on there but found someone else wrecking one. Touch wood I can get a cheap one!

Alternatively, I'm in hastings next week so might be able to get on from these Nth Island guys if I have to.

Hey Guy's,

The LH headlight in my 1985 SJ413 has blown. Some wreckers in the north island have second hand ones available but I was wondering if anyone on here has a second hand one they would part with (cheaply) + freight?

Well picked her up ok from ChCh and had a good cruise back to Cromwell to get used to the old girl! Seems to be pretty straight and everything functions ok but there is definitely an oil leak coming from behind the cam cover. I have found some info about replacing the cam belt and it does sound ...