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That version cracked me up to Gary. It's all just lighthearted fun hopefully. Now, getting back to that little boat load of Sheila's getting an overall tan, is there an interactive version of this pic. My 'touchscreen' isn't quite living up to its name. :icon-wink:

Hi Degsy from another Aussie. It may be worthwhile getting your injectors out and cleaned or refurbished. It is a common issue with that motor. (Don't ask a Toyota dealer, they would have never heard of it before.....) Running a cleaner through a diesel is good as matter of ongoing maintenance...

Nice work Mark.

Unfortunately it's no surprise and may well happen in other countries eventually. IMHO I think they are slowly making it a redundant model by creating something many people don't want. This can be seen in the latest sales figures here for July. Of the 92,308 vehicles sold in July 2015 in Oz...

As long as the system used is consistent that's the main thing hey Dave. We go from bottom of rim only because it's easier than trying to line up the centre axis point of a deep rim. Plus measuring from the bottom rim allows the tape or rule to be aligned through the centre axis to ensure it is...

Must feel good to get it through Mark, especially after your recent episode. I assume Toyota France has post-Neanderthal era techs there. :icon-wink:

John, that is correct. Bottom of rim, through the axis vertically to the guard or flare edge. that way it is all mechanically connected and consistent. Measuring from ground allows variances of tyres. On average, for your lift you should have a measurement of around 825-830mm at the rear. This...

:icon-biggrin: It is nice..... Torque of a diesel, power of a .... well .... supercharged petrol. But it has a drinking problem that makes Keith Richards look like tee-totaller ..... :(

The 4.5L petrol 1FZ-FTE engine is quite a strong engine. Most people have problems when they covert to gas and do valves in. I run 4.5psi boost through my supercharger, plus a few other tweaks, at 16deg BTDC, all with around 240,000kms on the clock and it still runs strong. I generally don't use...

Your motor reg personnel there sound similar to our own. They must attend similar training. "Say nothing that might bite you on the arse later". I guess it's the world we live in now and their non-committal language reflects what is no doubt applicable to any individual situation...... No...

This isn't by any means comprehensive, but at least covers the models you described. Only issues is different countries have different names for some models and variants.

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Sorry pberrey but I have to disagree. We are talking diesels here. Old school diesels in fact. Old Diesel engines don't even need a throttle body to control airflow, as fuel is what determines what is happening. Reduce fuel and and what happens, you go down to idle. It doesn't get hotter at...

Adding more fuel, as in lowering the air:fuel ratio, or making it richer in simpler terms, will increase EGTs. This effectively happens when you put your boot into it when slugging up a hill, the engine is struggling for revs therefore not getting the air in and its being loaded with more fuel...

Exactly Ed. Who drinks out of cans....pfffttttt...

Sorry, you lost me at the 'two cans'. You're trying to barter with an Aussie you do realize. No deal. :laughing-rolling:

Chris, I have to ask a couple of questions of you. Based on the following facts; 1. Your Missus was up, ready and going by 5.30am 2. On a camping trip 3. With the kids 4. For a weekend 5. And let you sleep in 6. Calmly phoned to discuss a noise 7. Fixed it on the side of the road, with guidance...

The V8 4.5L single turbo diesel versions as VDJ79 in single cab landed in Oz in 2007, and as Stan noted the dual cab versions in 2012. The Troopy version, VDJ78, and the VDJ76 4 door wagon with the same 4.5L V8 TD also came out in 2007 in Oz. Yes they have 'cart' springs as mentioned, but worse...

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Anyone up for a game of marbles...... :cry:

Red 80's are the best ones Crispin. Do it. :icon-biggrin:

That doesn't sound all that bad. The temp readout is relative to where the pyro is located, on either side of the turbo, and being on the manifold side it will be a lot more reactive to changes. The turbo side not only soaks up and dissipates some of the heat before the pyro reads the exhaust...

Hi Drager, what was your AFR readings if you don't mind me asking. I imagine they're around 18-20:1. Re the pre or post turbo temp readings, don't worry too much about what the difference might be in temps on either side. Lots of things can change that. The important thing to monitor is the...

Did you sell the 80 you got all the gear for ? Well I guess that Troopy is pretty special so is worth it all.

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Congrats David. Looks like a great set up. How many toys now?

Hi there ton109. As Clive said, there's plenty of us making significant contributions to the oil resource industry with our 4.5's. I can vouch for the Supercharger option. Just consider long range tanks in your build list. :icon-wink: Cheers

Not sure of their origin Ryan. I've had them tucked away for years, can't remember. Can you email me so I can reply with them. Cheers

Bob, have you fitted that resistor you ordered in? If so any change? If you're interested, given the earlier version with dizzy cap, there is an advance adjustment you can make which may assist. I can send you the instructions via email. Contact me at [email protected] and I'll send them to...

With the 1HZ and keeping in mind your budget plan of around $3K, I would limit yourself to a set of headers to start with. If the existing exhaust is OK then stay with it, but otherwise a complete system will help it a bit. As mentioned a decent air filter like Unifilter helps flow and dust...

I've looked at this idea in the past, but I can't seem to convince myself that after driving for hours to get to a camp site, that cleaning all the dust and road grime and oily fume smells from the plate for an hour is all worth it to throw a couple of snags on it. Maybe we just have more dust...

My wife was dying I was by her bedside offering some comfort in her closing hours She said in a weak, tired voice, "There is something I must tell you" "Shhhh", I said, "Just rest" "No, No, I must confess" she softly stammered with a tear emerging from her eye "There's nothing to confess...

Hi Revs, there's a few of us Aussies on here mate. Means you can have a two way conversation and understand it all, some of these English mob are downright hard to fathom sometimes. English isn't their strong point. :icon-biggrin: So welcome.

Fieldsy, first congrats on finding yourself a good 80 to start with. A good foundation for years of enjoyment. As for mods may I suggest within that budget allow for a couple of simple engine/performance mods just to make it that bit more enjoyable to drive and still offer economy. It sounds...

It was a Landcruiser Prado 120 series towing that trailer. Seems the other vehicle passed by on the bitumen fine, I guess the Prado man got it wrong this time. No doubt braking too hard at speed with one wheel track on and one off the bitumen threw him off. Lucky to be standing up right, had the...

That beast there is fully armoured. They get a bit touchy when you hang about taking pix. You will see the thicker internal window framing at the front and passenger doors for the interior ballistics protection structure. Usually for politicians, but might still be a drug baron though Gary...