96 diesel SWB Manual Prado

[Heath]

Well my search around NZ is over and I finally have my comfortable off road machine.

It is a manual Diesel SWB Prado.
Came with an ARB airbag compliant bar, 10000lb Runva winch fitted and a slight lift (20-30mm).
I paid what I thought was too little for it (thought I was getting a bargain) but now after replacing the dual mass flywheel with a new single mass one, a new clutch, brake pads all round and a few other little bits it has cost me about what it was worth. Seems if it is too good to be true it probably is.

Enough of that though, I've got it and it drives fantastic. Heaps of power and cruises really nicely at 100-110 and passes like it is a petrol. Thank Feck I didnt buy the petrol auto, I love this diesel thing.

Of course with all new vehicles we compile a list of have to do's and like to do's. Mine has changed a little with the money I had saved for a locker now going on the clutch, brakes, service and a roof rack system (this one doesnt have the rails fitted - bugger) I will limit my toys to a nice air pump for when I can afford the lockers (way down the track now).

Came with some Kumho KL7 whatever and man are they noisy. I wont be getting them again when these ones wear out, just some nice quiet agressive AT's maybe. Looking at options for down the track here too.

So now for the questions.

EGT guage - where do I get one? who should I get to fit it (exhaust shop or mechanics)? and where does it get plumbed into (before or after the turbo)?

Exhaust - where can I get an off the shelf (or cheap made to measure) free flow exhaust system and how do I get the restriction sorted behind the turbo? Is this part usually replaced with threst of the exhaust? Are the woven portions (vibration thingees) worth while?

Additonal guages - what others can you recommend (water temp is already on the list) Oil pressure, manifold pressure, vacuum, etc?

EGR - What do I need to do to remove/ isolate this dirty crappy carbon filled stupidity from my engine?

Anything else I need to look at?

Thanks and sorry for the dumb ass diesel questions but this is my first foray into oil burners.

Heath

Pics to come (when I get it back from the mechanics)

[Jerry]

I'm running a 3" Rage big bore on my KZJ95, it keeps it noticeably nice and cool (and only is noisy when nailing it) and it seems a bit more powerful....its a 3 Piece bolt on system.

They don't have a swb one listed but they advised me for the GQ Nissan ones they will fit with a bit of cutting and pasting, so i'm assuming this is the same....

List price on it is $879 incl, I can get it thru them for about $750 (add delivery to this), will need to check this pricing tho

Tah's .... I'm running some Maxxis A/T's which seem ok on the road and gravel, one thing i've found with mine is uneven and weird tah wear (possibly in part due to permanant 4wd)

Oh and have a look at the steering rack bushes, its a common wear point with these..., if the steering feels vague it may contribute to the tah wear....

check out the prado recalls as well http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/ ... 81#p204581

1kzte dump pipe
http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/ ... 46&t=16440

[Heath]

My new toy. Gotta ring toyota yet and check on the recalls.

[Heath]

Its home!

Gave it a good clean on the outside. Still needs a good clean on the inside though and the centre console needs a new lid (might just put some checker plate over the damaged bit). A couple of the clips under the dash are broken so a panel hangs a bit, but I'll figure a way to fix those I guess (duct tape behind the panel maybe). Got my winch kit ready (now where did I put all those shackles?) and its all in one bag so its easy to grab and run with. Still got to sort some small details (as you do) like tow hooks, etc, but I'll get there.

Thanks to the guys at Motortech (cnr Hilside and poland Rds glenfield, auckland 4444633) for all their help and the great work they did for me (and for putting up with a customer full of questions - must have driven them mad at some times).

Cant wait to get some dirt under the tyres!

Now, I just have to get rid of the ute and I am sorted.

[Heath]

Oh yeah and it appears that it is part of the axle recall too - Bugger now toyota have to put new axles and brgs in the rear for me (nice cheap - free - rebuild there).

[PuddleJumper]

Very flash Heath!! I heard through the grapevine you finally got yourself a new truck - Just needs a solid beam axle in the front

[Heath]

Maybe in a few gazillion years I can afford to SAS the front but not for a while.

Got my eye on some tyres and then air lockers next. Gotta fix the speakers first though Cause they are roooooted!

[Rotazuk]

Where did you find out about the recalls ? Is yours an NZ new truck ?

Cheers
Chris

[UBZ]

I'm assuming that it is a 1KZ-TE
EGR can be removed completely and Blocked off and wiring disconnected. (Clean black crap out of manifold and off Sensors, made a huge difference to how mine runs.)
3" Turbo dump pipes can be ordered from Aus ,to go with the 3" exhaust.
Boost can be shimmed up to approx 12 psi

These engines have a habit of running real hot when put under load.
Change the thermostat to a 71deg one (90916-03121)
Flush out the cooling system, run Toyota Red coolant.
Re-new the viscous fan Silicone Oil.
get a 10 blade 5L fan (if you can find one)
Fit after market Temp Gauge , Oil Pressure , Boost Gauge.
(Factory ones are complete crap)

[Heath]

Where did you find out about the recalls ? Is yours an NZ new truck ?

Cheers
Chris

Just rang toyota service dept here in glenfield and gave them my rego number (chassis number might be handy too). There is a list of recalls on another thread here somewhere. Mine was an import and is booked for thursday.

[Jerry]

prado recalls
http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/ ... 81#p204581

the dog and lemon guide online has a list of all manafacturer recalls

[Heath]

Okay quick air con switch question.

I can run the air fan system in my vehicle with the air con off (or should be able to) by just pushing the air con button and if the light above it goes out it is off right?

Mine doesnt switch off. If the fans are on the aircon is on and pushing the button doesnt turn the air con off or anything (switching the lot off switches the aircon off and thats the only way, but when you switch the fans back on Air con is on. Doesnt feel like it is moving or even clicking at all. Is my button stuffed or is this a prado thing?

Heath

[Jerry]

Does yours look like this?


Turn Aircon on with the aircon button and then adjust manually or hit auto, to turn off hit off button and then you can use with the fan controls....

Be aware also there should be a sensor tube in the kick panel beneath the steering rack, next to my fog lamp switch, if this is unplugged it will cause your heater to play up......

[Heath]

Cheers Jerry.

That's what I was doing (I think) but as soon as I hit the fan button the air comes on as well. Maybe I have a buggered switch. Looks like I will be playing sparky this weekend.

I'll have another play later and see if I am doing things out of sequence perhaps. I cant see a fog lamp switch any where in the pic?

Heath

[Heath]

just checked and the a/c light always comes on no matter what i do.

sounds like an electrickery problem somewhere.

okay so it appears that the switch is a little finiky but it works if you press it firmly and hold it for a second. just flicking it didnt work and it still sometimes needs a second go to get it to switch off.

[Heath]

So I have now noticed a whine from the gearbox, it is intermitant and is affected by gear changes and position of the clutch sometimes. If the vehicle is placed in neutral (transfer case) and rolls forward the noise isnt present.

Only noticed it as I have the speakers out so I can find replacements - bugger.

Am I right in thinking bearing in the gearbox? Just had clutch etc replaced and it didnt go away. Might just ignore it and wait for a while before I deal with it. As I say it is intermitant and some days it isnt there. Cold mornings it isnt there and hot days it is. isnt affected by engine temp but rainy days seem to have an affect (although tonight not so much) of quieting it. Seems if something is warm it squeals (dont want to use that word but cant think of another) like it is rubbing a little. present in all gears when it is there.

Seems my little lemon might be more of a grapefruit maybe. Doesnt matter I'll just put off the difflocks a little longer and get the box reconned down the line.

[UBZ]

Which Gear Box is It?
Mine has started making some very interesting noises as well.

Did you have the dual mass fly wheel replaced when you did the clutch. ?

[Heath]

Dont know what box (haven't looked to be honest and dont know where to look) and yep dual mass gone and now have a bloody heavy single mas with a normal clutch setup.
Didn't make a sound today, not on the drive to work or on the way home. Got me buggered what it is.

[UBZ]

I got alot more gear chatter at idle after going to the solid flywheel, and clutch engagement was sharper.
Mine is running a R151F 5 Speed , not sure if the same box was used in the Cruiser.
Done 155k and starting to get bearing whine on deceleration in 2nd and 3rd gear. Gear chatter is progressively getting louder and gearbox vibration at idle has been increasing. Pretty sure the release bearing is stuffed as well.

Have said this though I have given the box a hard time i the time I have owned it.Alot of mud , water and abuse.If it gets much worse, I will pull and open the box up for a look before it all goes sour.

[Heath]

So. Went to throw the dog in the back today for her visit to the vets and the carpet is all wet. couldnt find the leak and everything looked dry (without water tracks) from the windows down. Cleaned everything and closed the door, ran the hose for a few seconds over the rear door. Opened door and the water was running down the rubber seal and wicking inside where the seal was damaged and traight under the carpet. It has been doing it for a while judging by the damage to the carpet underside. Got a craft knife and trimmed some of the rubber from the seal opposite the leak, closed door and hosed down again - hey presto no leak. Yeah I know its a bit of a rough way of fixing it but it will do until I find a new rear seal (one day - maybe - if I can be arsed, as it doesn't leak now...)

[Heath]

So I thoiught I had the leak sorted but just to be sure I ran the hose for about 5 mins on full into the gap between the rear door and the body. Just about to call it quits when I see water start to pour through (okay trickle through). So I went to repco bought some windscreen sealeant and removed the seal, squeezed the spring clips back together so they would at least hold and then ran a bead of silicon stuff inside the seal. Then pushed it into place. Gave it a good soaking today after it had had 24 hours to start to go off (and it was raining so what the hell) and it seems to be holding. Will check next weekend if the carpet is damp again and if it is I'll put more of the black shite in there. I think the previous owners (or one of them) knew about this issue and had attempted to fix it. The next owner just masked the smell of the damp (and cigarrette smoke) with one of those tree fresheners. I guess I should have left the carpet out and waited, but couldnt be arsed to be honest (and the missus said it smelled too much to leave it in the garage airing) so back it went.

[Heath]

So what is the sliding switch thingee above the glove box thats only accessible when the glove box is open? Is it for dissabling the passenger side airbag, or something else?

[Jerry]

Is that the plastic cover thingy with the arrow on it?,... never knew it was there??? It might be where the ventilation cabin filter thingy is ????

[haydgq]

So what is the sliding switch thingee above the glove box thats only accessible when the glove box is open? Is it for dissabling the passenger side airbag, or something else?

My SWB RX also had that switch in the glove box and it said ABS off but i think it only worked in Low range as with the switch on in high range locked the ABS brakes would still work eh, I actually thought mine was a aftermarket add on at a later date but maybe they are factory on the swb models as ive never seen them on the lwb versions.

just like ive seen a few lwb 95 series Prado's with the factory rear diff lock but it wasnt even a option on the swb versions.

[Heath]

Had a good look with a torch and it looks like it is just and access cover for something (about three inches long and two inches wide), so buggered if I know.

[Heath]

These engines have a habit of running real hot when put under load.
Change the thermostat to a 71deg one (90916-03121)
Flush out the cooling system, run Toyota Red coolant.
Re-new the viscous fan Silicone Oil.
get a 10 blade 5L fan (if you can find one)
Fit after market Temp Gauge , Oil Pressure , Boost Gauge.
(Factory ones are complete crap)

Whats the deal with this Toyota red coolant? I have heard a few people talk about it now. Is it specially formulated for toyota or does it work better than anything else?

[UBZ]

Ive been told that it is specifically designed for Toyota engines .Compatible will all seals, metals etc.
I run it because the Aussy guys swear by it , helps to keep their 4runners / surfs cooler on the beach under load.

You need to keep the cooling system in top nick with a 1kz producing so much heat. Every thing helps.

Later models run a 2 core aluminum radiator
and don't seem to have the heat issues.

[Heath]

Anyone fitted a 3" rage exhaust system? Got quoted $800 from dump pipe back - fitted, is that a good price?

Are the dump pipes avaliable to remove the constriction after the turbo in NZ yet?

[UBZ]

pretty sure that there is only a Aus supplier for the 3" dump pipe.
Ill try dig out the website for you, about 300AU from memory

[Heath]

http://www.eng-tek.com.au/product_info. ... cts_id=222
For lux

wonder if it is the same as a prado?