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by 8ptsika
Wed Sep 21, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Lighting
Replies: 2
Views: 927

Lighting

Hey guys, I've been reading through the regulations on the NZTA website around vehicle lights but I didn't find it that clear. What I'm wanting to do is mount 2 square LED lights on the rear of my hilux, mostly for when I'm hooking a trailer on or sorting out gear in and out of the canopy. I don't ...
by 8ptsika
Thu Jul 28, 2016 4:31 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Hilux starter problem
Replies: 7
Views: 2805

Re: Hilux starter problem

Thanks for that mate, very helpful. I just need to work out if it's definitely the overrun clutch before I go ahead and get the parts.
by 8ptsika
Thu Jul 28, 2016 2:45 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Hilux starter problem
Replies: 7
Views: 2805

Re: Hilux starter problem

Cheers fellas, does this ultimately mean a new starter or is it easy enough for me to replace the parts?
I've noticed that it is covered in a bit of oil, given that it sits underneath the oil filter. Perhaps a bit of a strip down and clean might help?
by 8ptsika
Wed Jul 27, 2016 2:45 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Hilux starter problem
Replies: 7
Views: 2805

Hilux starter problem

Hi all, I'm after some advice please. After replacing the battery in my '01 1kzte hilux recently, the starter is occasionally making a grinding noise like it's not quite engaged in the fly wheel properly when I turn the key to start it. It only does it occasionally and doesn't make any difference if ...
by 8ptsika
Tue Nov 25, 2014 10:10 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Protecting compressor from water
Replies: 5
Views: 971

Re: Protecting compressor from water

Thanks for that.
My main concern was with river crossings.
Maybe I could use a temporary bung in the intake for crossings or maybe it will just have to go elsewhere.
by 8ptsika
Tue Nov 25, 2014 7:27 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Protecting compressor from water
Replies: 5
Views: 971

Re: Protecting compressor from water

Cheers, is it ok to put a hose on the intake and take it up through the firewall or something?
by 8ptsika
Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:09 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Protecting compressor from water
Replies: 5
Views: 971

Protecting compressor from water

Hi all, just wondering what others are doing to protect under the hood compressors from water? Is it possible? Or will it need to go elsewhere?
Cheers

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