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Once the plastic on your radiator tanks turns brown its time to replace them if you look closely you will see thousands of tiny cracks and the seals at the tanks will he leaking i suggest an alloy 3 core radiator from e bay as i have had bad luck with other aftermarket items not cooling...

The prado uses a system that senses the load from the head light globe if you relace the stock fillament type with led you need to buy the load canbus from ebay to add extra load as led have near none you will find also that if you have any aux lights running of the high beam circuit that they...

L Look up Berrimah Diesel Dp chip Autralia I have been using there chip for years Awesome product i slso bought a pedal controller and added a 3” exhaust at the same time

Hi I have a 2002 1kz-te prado manual i am located in Australia gets very hot here as well Our old girl has never used oil in 380,000 klm so if it has ever gotten hot from say a blown head like ours it may have cracked a piston Our first head replacement was at 148500 klm and was not under...

I am in NSW on the central coast and just got out of mechanics at easter this is the hardest area on rego inspections in Aust so yes i hear you any old vehicles are absolutely scrutinised so hear is some more info for you about 12to 18 months ago all nsw police had to undergo the automotive rego...

I have had a D.P Chip on my 1kz-te 2002 Prado for 150,000 klm also throw that super resrtrictive stock exhaust in the bin the turbo dump pipe is absolutely rubbish turbo rear outlet approx 3” But stock cast iron dump is about 1&1-4 “ Also have pedal controller and stage 2 turbo and water to air...

I replaced my stock alternator with a 120amp Witch is available from most auto parts stores i am in australia and i used bursons auto parts I have dual batteries and have wired my rear fridge socket straight to a deep cycle battery and used a red arc dual battery kit It is simple after approx...

Well i finally have the chance to say hi Its great to be here So thanks for letting me register I have owned a 90 series prado from new Currently running a 2” lift from 80,000klm With rear airbags to help with the jayco swan caravan I have finally managed to get it going just awesomely for...

Hi guys i am told by a mechanical friend of mine that on australian models without an EGR system As is my own vehicle 2002 that the resistor diodes are in place to limit fuel and timing in 1st and 2nd gear to reduce emissions It can be played with but the spill valve is a little like a relay...

Does any one know of a better fan option for towing or am i going thermo

Just to help out i have dicovered that Radio cotrolled cars use the same fluid in there diff Get on ebay and look up cst10.000 silicone fluid as thats the correct viscosity or weight for viscous fans ins Australia its about $13 for almost 60ml and is enough to recharge the fan Do remember when...