Search found 63 matches

by northdude
Fri Jan 18, 2013 8:31 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: New to Forum, Advise needed already!
Replies: 12
Views: 1727

Re: New to Forum, Advise needed already!

i put a set of cobras in mine made it a nice height and 215 75 15s nangkang ats goes good for a budget job
by northdude
Sat Jan 05, 2013 10:09 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Gen 2 Vitaras & Jimnys - experiences/thoughts?
Replies: 8
Views: 1579

Re: Gen 2 Vitaras & Jimnys - experiences/thoughts?

i was lookn at 3 door vitaras but ended up getting a 5 door 93 im glad i got the 5dr now as a friend got a 3dr around the same time he recons his is a pita as you cant fit more than a kids lunch box in it once youve got a couple of mates in it i use mine to get into hunting spots not hard core ...
by northdude
Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:56 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: oil to use for vitara jlx and general maintenance tips
Replies: 4
Views: 1235

Re: oil to use for vitara jlx and general maintenance tips

im using castrol 20 50 in mine if you look in the manual you can use about 3 grades i think i also put a bit of moreys/lucas oil stabiliser in the oil as well use a good quality oil filter as well drain the oil when its still hot and be careful not to burn youself and keep the oil changes regular im ...
by northdude
Sat Jan 05, 2013 6:10 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: let the fun begin
Replies: 20
Views: 5114

Re: let the fun begin

well took the suzuki to test its intended use finaly i took it into the ureweras to get into some hunting spots the tyres performed realy well providing all the traction i needed susspension handeled it as well it was a mixture of sandy clay rocks and river crossings a few steep up and down bits ...
by northdude
Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: cracked mains bearing cap help?
Replies: 23
Views: 2655

Re: cracked mains bearing cap help?

so what did you end up doing with your engine
by northdude
Wed Nov 21, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: Petrol Engines and Modifications
Topic: LPG problems
Replies: 12
Views: 2872

Re: LPG problems

as said check for gas first that steel pipe is the high pressure gas pipe from the tank you could probably open the bleeder thats inside the compartment at the tank to see if theres gas
by northdude
Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:17 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: TD42 Turbo Fuel Pump Mods?
Replies: 16
Views: 5548

Re: TD42 Turbo Fuel Pump Mods?

so the enrichening part on some of the toyota diesels injector pumps actualy leans out when they boost :?:
by northdude
Wed Nov 14, 2012 10:38 am
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: TD42 Turbo Fuel Pump Mods?
Replies: 16
Views: 5548

Re: TD42 Turbo Fuel Pump Mods?

just remember if you turn the boost up youll need to put more fuel in might not last long otherwise
by northdude
Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:50 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: TD42 Turbo Fuel Pump Mods?
Replies: 16
Views: 5548

Re: TD42 Turbo Fuel Pump Mods?

if your in auckland talk to alltech diesel and turbo
by northdude
Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:56 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: let the fun begin
Replies: 20
Views: 5114

Re: let the fun begin

yay i think ive done it :D
by northdude
Tue Nov 06, 2012 4:43 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 1989 Samurai
Replies: 74
Views: 10736

Re: 1989 Samurai

zukmeista wrote:
northdude wrote:the pics dont show up on our cmputor but if its the one i looked at in your garage its a pretty mean little machine

In my garage? Have you been stalking me? :shock: :lol:
sorry dude your suzuki looks hotter than you :D :D
by northdude
Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:31 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 1989 Samurai
Replies: 74
Views: 10736

Re: 1989 Samurai

the pics dont show up on our cmputor but if its the one i looked at in your garage its a pretty mean little machine
by northdude
Sun Nov 04, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: let the fun begin
Replies: 20
Views: 5114

Re: let the fun begin

thanks ill give that a go going to try and make either a front bar or a heavy nudge bar for it that i could winch off if i get stuck also be good to try and mount the high lift jack on it ive seen them mounted on the spare but it looks like it might put a bit of stress on the back door
by northdude
Sun Nov 04, 2012 5:15 pm
Forum: Petrol Engines and Modifications
Topic: TD27 EGR pipe wanted to borrow
Replies: 13
Views: 4016

Re: TD27 EGR pipe wanted to borrow

you only need to put 1 plate in either end will work
by northdude
Sun Nov 04, 2012 3:33 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: let the fun begin
Replies: 20
Views: 5114

Re: let the fun begin

its quite funny when you tell some people you dont have broadband they are like omg how do you cope going through life with no broad band i just say easy go out side you no the real out side and go and do something its actuly amazing how many things you can do with out it tested out the tyres to day ...
by northdude
Sat Nov 03, 2012 11:30 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: let the fun begin
Replies: 20
Views: 5114

Re: let the fun begin

i was tryn to do it with the attachment thing heard about those other things you are talkn about but im just not into computors that much rather be doin more hands on stuff if i get round to it i might get one of me kids to sus it plus we on dial up so maybe thats got something to do with it i dont ...
by northdude
Sat Nov 03, 2012 8:23 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: let the fun begin
Replies: 20
Views: 5114

Re: let the fun begin

been tryn to do the pic thing for about 3/4 of an hour and feel like running over the computor with the suzuki ill just stick to workn on cars
by northdude
Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:33 pm
Forum: Petrol Engines and Modifications
Topic: TD27 EGR pipe wanted to borrow
Replies: 13
Views: 4016

Re: TD27 EGR pipe wanted to borrow

cant remember how the td ones operate but if its got a vacume activator you can also just take the vacume tube off it and put a screw in to block the vac line off
by northdude
Fri Nov 02, 2012 5:36 pm
Forum: Petrol Engines and Modifications
Topic: TD27 EGR pipe wanted to borrow
Replies: 13
Views: 4016

Re: TD27 EGR pipe wanted to borrow

or get the gasket for it and use that for a template i just make a plate up out of panel steel when i do them
by northdude
Fri Nov 02, 2012 5:32 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: fitting rocovery hooks to the escudo
Replies: 11
Views: 1622

Re: fitting rocovery hooks to the escudo

its a 4 door
by northdude
Fri Nov 02, 2012 5:31 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: 195 15c hankook
Replies: 4
Views: 694

Re: 195 15c hankook

tyres gone
by northdude
Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: let the fun begin
Replies: 20
Views: 5114

Re: let the fun begin

ok put the springs and tyres on today tyres ballenced up well requiring very little weight they are quiet on the road ill try them off road this weekend fitting rear springs is pretty easy the front ones are a little bit more involved
by northdude
Tue Oct 30, 2012 10:00 pm
Forum: Petrol Engines and Modifications
Topic: EFI conversion fuel supply opinions
Replies: 8
Views: 2046

Re: EFI conversion fuel supply opinions

id go the tank with a pump in it try and keep it as per factory or as simple as possible you wont need a surge tank
by northdude
Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:58 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: fitting rocovery hooks to the escudo
Replies: 11
Views: 1622

Re: fitting rocovery hooks to the escudo

there doesnt seem to be many good places to put it unless maybe i cut the bumper or remove it would like to make a basic front bar for it that would make things easier
by northdude
Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:53 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: 195 15c hankook
Replies: 4
Views: 694

Re: 195 15c hankook

they easy road legal if you traveling to and from kaiwaka to auck you could call in and have a look or im workn in albany and finish late if that works tried doing the pic thing stuffed if i can work it looks like im stuck in real life let me no and i can give you an address where you can have a look
by northdude
Tue Oct 30, 2012 6:10 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Suzuki Escudo / Vitara Questions / Advice
Replies: 39
Views: 9355

Re: Suzuki Escudo / Vitara Questions / Advice

fitted extractors to mine and the standard manifold was cracked when i took it off the cobys are a nice easy install as well
by northdude
Tue Oct 30, 2012 6:03 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: let the fun begin
Replies: 20
Views: 5114

Re: let the fun begin

ended up getting some nankangs to try ft7s as the mud tyres seem to get good reviews so i thought theyd be worth a try also got some cobra 40mm springs to put in at the same time
by northdude
Tue Oct 30, 2012 6:00 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: 195 15c hankook
Replies: 4
Views: 694

195 15c hankook

got 4 195 15c hankook ra08s for sale as ive got some ats for the escudo still got good tread $200.00 cheers
by northdude
Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:38 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: fitting rocovery hooks to the escudo
Replies: 11
Views: 1622

fitting rocovery hooks to the escudo

after reading some posts about standard tow hooks not up to being used for recovering a stuck veihcle and doing a search on the forum i had a look at the front and rear of the escudo for places to mount hooks as its got a tow bar i take it you can remove tow ball or whole tongue and fit a shackle ...
by northdude
Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:03 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Pump bracket
Replies: 2
Views: 655

Re: Pump bracket

where abouts are you can it be welded up

Go to advanced search