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by BGOSNZ
Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:40 pm
Forum: Stolen / Lost and Found
Topic: Stolen GQ
Replies: 0
Views: 2885

Stolen GQ

I saw this on FB.

This could happen to any of us guys so please keep your eyes peeled.

https://www.facebook.com/kieran.dikshit ... 4911172701
by BGOSNZ
Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:38 pm
Forum: Stolen / Lost and Found
Topic: Stolen Camping Trailer
Replies: 3
Views: 3719

Re: Stolen Camping Trailer

Amazing as it is, this has been successfully recovered near where it was stolen from.
by BGOSNZ
Mon Mar 30, 2015 6:17 pm
Forum: Stolen / Lost and Found
Topic: Stolen Camping Trailer
Replies: 3
Views: 3719

Stolen Camping Trailer

Some mongrels have stolen a good mates 2012 3Dog camping trailer Rego # T99U from Pilkington Rd Panmure. If anyone sees anyone towing this please call Rachael on 021 948443 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206723249945675&set=a.10206412699582110.1073741826.1407067608&type=1&thea...
by BGOSNZ
Sat Jan 10, 2015 7:37 am
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: How to turn truck parts into missles
Replies: 6
Views: 4424

Re: How to turn truck parts into missles

These fellas sound like they are actually from North of the Border and there for are snappers- Snap Frozen Yanks.
by BGOSNZ
Sat Dec 13, 2014 7:24 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: 1961 jeep
Replies: 17
Views: 3775

Re: 1961 jeep

Sadam_Husain wrote:..... as churchill said learn how to double the clutch to change down with no syncro, its a good technique to learn so you can drive any vehicle back home if the clutch packs up on you :mrgreen:


Hi, Just curious as to how you intend to double de clutch if the clutch has packed up?
by BGOSNZ
Sat Dec 13, 2014 7:15 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 13th & 14th December
Replies: 17
Views: 4382

Re: 13th & 14th December

Not sure where you are It has been pissing down most of day in Pukenui, Water Tank is well and truly full which is always handy.
by BGOSNZ
Tue Dec 02, 2014 6:55 pm
Forum: Having problems?
Topic: Under Construction
Replies: 3
Views: 3469

Re: Under Construction

Must be a local issue, I tried it and it worked perfectly a few seconds ago.
by BGOSNZ
Tue Dec 02, 2014 8:49 am
Forum: Tyres
Topic: Tyres for the Beach AT or HT?
Replies: 11
Views: 2190

Re: Tyres for the Beach AT or HT?

In my experience Muriwai is a lot trickier to drive on than 90 mile beach.

Where is Red Rocks Beach?
by BGOSNZ
Mon Dec 01, 2014 12:46 am
Forum: Tyres
Topic: Tyres for the Beach AT or HT?
Replies: 11
Views: 2190

Re: Tyres for the Beach AT or HT?

Tyre pressure plays a huge part in your ability to drag yourself through sand regardless of what's wrapped around your rims.
by BGOSNZ
Tue Nov 25, 2014 10:55 pm
Forum: Stolen / Lost and Found
Topic: Stolen Dog
Replies: 0
Views: 3065

Stolen Dog

Hi Folks,

I hope anyone who is interested can see this link on FB.

https://www.facebook.com/27046541649321 ... =1&theater
by BGOSNZ
Tue Nov 18, 2014 1:54 pm
Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
Topic: crunchie trail ahipara
Replies: 22
Views: 5460

Re: crunchie trail ahipara

Thanks, I am only up there till end 1st week Jan so will endeavour to make contact with the 4 x4 guys. I ran into one of them in a shop in Kaitaia so will see if he still works there when I get back in a couple of weeks
by BGOSNZ
Tue Nov 18, 2014 3:02 am
Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
Topic: crunchie trail ahipara
Replies: 22
Views: 5460

Re: crunchie trail ahipara

Hi, I know this is an old thread but am curious as to how you blokes got on with getting the access thing sorted.

I have bought a place up north and am keen for some 4 wheel action in the area.
by BGOSNZ
Thu Nov 13, 2014 5:04 am
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: td42 overhaul kit
Replies: 5
Views: 1337

Re: td42 overhaul kit

the liners a part finished so still require honing to suit your desired ring tolerance. Hi, I have quite a lot of experience rebuilding diesel engines with semi finished liners gathered when doing my apprenticeship. To remove any meaningful amounts of metal and keep good shape the bulk of the honin...
by BGOSNZ
Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:49 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Anyone heard of this pipe thread?
Replies: 2
Views: 738

Re: Anyone heard of this pipe thread?

Here is some bedtime reading: http://pipeandhose.com/node/19
by BGOSNZ
Tue Nov 04, 2014 12:16 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Need a 4WD from North Island
Replies: 2
Views: 656

Re: Need a 4WD from North Island

by BGOSNZ
Thu Oct 30, 2014 6:50 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: 89 Vitara for sale/swaps bigger truck can do some cash aswel
Replies: 27
Views: 4785

Re: 89 Vitara for sale/swaps bigger truck can do some cash a

Hi,

I like the look of it but it is just too far away and the timing does not suit right now so I will have to pass on this wee beast.
by BGOSNZ
Tue Oct 28, 2014 7:55 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: WTB braked trailer to fit terrano
Replies: 9
Views: 1146

Re: WTB braked trailer to fit terrano

For4byfour wrote:thanks crash
but a 13 hour round trip might be pushing it a bit for a trailer,
although it is perfect for what i need,


If you both drive towards each other the journey time will be halved or thereabouts
by BGOSNZ
Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:47 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 25th-27th labour weekend
Replies: 9
Views: 3085

Re: 25th-27th labour weekend

I looked at your fellas pics with envy and long for the day I get back home and can enjoy my GQ. In the meantime the things that get posted here help me to stay sane for the most part.
by BGOSNZ
Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:50 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: EP90 in Wellington
Replies: 4
Views: 1117

Re: EP90 in Wellington

These fellas claim to have it: http://www.millersoils.co.nz/Millers_CLASSIC.htm


Contact info off website: Phone: Kevin on (021) 640 778
Email: info@millersoils.co.nz
by BGOSNZ
Sun Oct 26, 2014 7:17 pm
Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
Topic: 1080 carcus cleanup
Replies: 35
Views: 4633

Re: 1080 carcus cleanup

Hi, I saw this: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1483856855227969&set=gm.769055276491084&type=1&theater I started looking for the film mentioned. I found it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQRuOj96CRs It certainly seems the true extent of what this stuff is doing is well und...
by BGOSNZ
Fri Oct 24, 2014 6:11 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: 1uzfe conversion cost
Replies: 14
Views: 13201

Re: 1uzfe conversion cost

Cheers for the reponse fellas. So the head has been tested and it has no compression hence its very hard to start, I don't get why, if the head is cracked, its not using water or heating up again. The cost of a conversion is a bit prohibitive at the mo so what options do I look at now?. I'm told wi...
by BGOSNZ
Mon Oct 20, 2014 2:55 am
Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
Topic: 1080 carcus cleanup
Replies: 35
Views: 4633

Re: 1080 carcus cleanup

1080 is a very contentious issue, the preservation of native species is important but one needs to ask at what cost ( not in a financial sense) this can reasonably be expected to succeed. A biological answer is not necessarily the answer either, one only has to look at the West Island to see what Ca...
by BGOSNZ
Sun Oct 19, 2014 7:24 pm
Forum: Stolen / Lost and Found
Topic: Some kiwi's are scum!
Replies: 4
Views: 4017

Re: Some kiwi's are scum!

Hi, I sit reading this on the other side of the world and have to really wonder what sort of people would do this. Scumbags like this are not unique to NZ alone unfortunately. NZ seems to be a very easy place to hide yourself or someone else under a trust or shelf company and now I see there is at l...
by BGOSNZ
Sun Oct 19, 2014 12:56 am
Forum: Video Clips
Topic: A 26 yr Journey
Replies: 1
Views: 1147

A 26 yr Journey

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-29505145 This guy has received a bit of press on the net and European TV recently. 26 yrs and some 800,000 km and his G Wagon rolls on. You can find a blog or two about this journey online, he has even been around NZ on this trip. http://www.autoblog.com/2014/10/16/g...
by BGOSNZ
Thu Oct 16, 2014 1:36 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: BJ40 1975 with 3B engine (engine rebuild required)
Replies: 12
Views: 1825

Re: BJ40 1975 with 3B engine (engine rebuild required)

Hi, Can you replace or refurbish the crank and bearings and leave the rest untouched?
by BGOSNZ
Tue Oct 14, 2014 6:56 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Td42 reconditioning
Replies: 15
Views: 3404

Re: Td42 reconditioning

Hi, The thread title is TD42, the page you posted is for a TB42. Here is the same page from the TD42 Engine Section of the manual, replacing the liner is mentioned twice on that page and re boring is not although I have seen elsewhere where the parent bores can go out of round and need to be bored o...
by BGOSNZ
Tue Oct 14, 2014 1:20 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: WTD. TD42 sump
Replies: 3
Views: 684

Re: WTD. TD42 sump

heya...all the welds are pretty naffed by the looks of it,i could get someone to weld it but id say they will be chasing leaks most of the time as its pretty thin metal to begin with,and all the edges of the welds will be thinner than the metal or the welds themselves.If nobody has a spare that may...
by BGOSNZ
Tue Oct 14, 2014 1:16 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Td42 reconditioning
Replies: 15
Views: 3404

Re: Td42 reconditioning

I am still keen to know if the above mentioned are actually boring out the standard liners for these over sized pistons or not
by BGOSNZ
Tue Oct 14, 2014 8:15 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: WTD. TD42 sump
Replies: 3
Views: 684

Re: WTD. TD42 sump

Hi,

As you are going to have to take it off to change ot why don't you take it off clean the weld areas and have someone else re weld it for you?

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