The Diesel Boys Maintenance Thread *4x4/4x2*

wagon r · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:52 am Post subject:

well i passing there on saturday myself...doing a little roaming with madame

the place is located opp. rep. bank. yellow building i believe.

sweeks · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:21 am Post subject:

Don'r recall seeing it... Opposite Rep. Bank is Couva park, then the Main Road, and the RC Church and Primary school.

wagon r · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:59 am Post subject:

...ok then......i will re-check the thread or call duane for the directions.

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:09 pm Post subject:

whats up fellas

wagon r · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:15 pm Post subject:

nothing, waiting to go home, wash the van monday due to oil hands prints from the mechanic, it rain last night and right now as i type.

....all the more ironic, i have a sticka on the tail gate that says... "it will wash when it rains.."

.... Neutral

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:44 pm Post subject:

Hey wagonR who useful info you have on the Changing and checking of gear oil or dif oil in the L200? it has recently crossed my mind. Twisted Evil

sweeks · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:55 pm Post subject:

Saied check online and see if you have a service schedule for mitsubishi vehicles.

The link below shows what it's like for Toyota vehicles
http://www.toyota-trinidad....r.asp?app=articles&id=488

wagon r · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:20 am Post subject:

...the manual in your glove box tells you when to change it saied. check the back of the manual or even the service manual booklet.

i changed mine when i bought the van 1yr 1/2 ago......due to change it in the next 2,000-3,000 kms i believe.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 1:33 pm Post subject:

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 3:14 pm Post subject:

What kinda oil to use? any suggestions!

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 3:19 pm Post subject:

i usually drive out my driveway in the morning (An Incline) i use the 4L. when i get to the pavement i put back on 2H and lock full left to drive off. then sometimes i does hear a kinda clanking sound and feel like the van holding back for a few feet before straightening out and it goes back normal again. Ever happened to anyone? and what you guys make of this? Question

sweeks · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 3:35 pm Post subject:

Saeid... that clanking sound is the front wheels disengaging and I believe it comes from the transfer case.... nothing to worry about man.

With regards to the oils, there are places that changes it for you. I guess they would use whatever they have. I've heard Belray has a good gearbox oil available. I'm not sure about the diff oil, but if I was changing I'd just use a good brand diff oil. I believe Master Serv does it and any other smaller service stations would as well.

wagon r · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 4:03 pm Post subject:

^correct is right Mr. Green

however, the manual recommends that you reverse a few feet after changing from 4wd to 2wd to ensure disengagment.

.....read your manual saied, alot of the questions are answered in there.

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:03 pm Post subject:

Coughs...Coughs...Coughs... Shocked

Thanks Fellas.

oh and sweeks "Saeid... that clanking sound is the front wheels disengaging and I believe it comes from the transfer case.... nothing to worry about man. "

Whewwwwwwwwww thats a relief. Rolling Eyes

equipped2ripp · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:56 pm Post subject:

yeah that sound is normal...

madcoolieboy · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject:

fellas allyuh know where i could get a good 4D56 engine to buy?
I just blew out my 2nd engine yesterday.....it seems these engines can't stand up to being driven hard

equipped2ripp · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:34 pm Post subject:

bamboo

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 1:09 pm Post subject:

try a hart transplant with a QD man i hear it's the real way to go. Twisted Evil

roadhog · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 10:17 pm Post subject:

ah see ah certain man in ah certain boat with ah certain E2R sticker on it down the iislands to day with some people doing some kinna things ah going n buss dem files if he doesn't
down chaq side. yellow and green boat honda outbord
carib stag cat all kinna sticka!

equipped2ripp · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 10:39 pm Post subject:

wtf

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:53 am Post subject:

Buss dem files nah boy Laughing

323_wagon_dude · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 6:51 am Post subject: Finally...

Finally I officially a member of the 4x4 Diesel Boys... (once allyuh will have me). Collected the Hilux on Saturday and loving it.

How difficult is it to install a turbo timer? I want to install a good one, spend now...save later. Any recommendations on some good turbo timers I could use?

sweeks · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:20 am Post subject:

Congrats and Welcome....Is this your first diesel?

If so, there's lots to catch up on. We're on page 54 now.

Installing a turbo timer isn't very difficult. Two good brands that comes to mind is Blitz and Hks. I'm not sure what your location is but I had mines installed by Jerry's in St. Augustine 663-2231.

(BTW I've also see some alarms that has an inbuilt turbo timer.)

323_wagon_dude · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:50 am Post subject:

Thanks sweeks. First diesel...and first turbo as well.

Sweeks, remember the sports bar i was planning to sell.... i ended up getting one like the pics i had sent... not the one they showed me. So, sorry about that... I'm not going to sell it again. Sorry again

I'm have to keep reminding myself to let it idle for a few mins before I turn it off. The turbo timer should help with that.... I'm also planning to take out the alarm toyota installed and have the multilock system installed.

Other plans include a spray on bed liner and the spray on rust proofing at ziebart.

wagon r · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:52 am Post subject:

welcome to the club.....

...my advice, read 10 pages a day.....you'll be up to speed by friday.... Mr. Green

....and i know sweeks kinda happy now, another toyota man to help against the mitsu men.. Laughing

equipped2ripp · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:00 pm Post subject:

323_wagon_dude, welcome Mr. Green

sweeks · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:43 pm Post subject:

323 Wagon Dude.... no problem with the Roll bar. I'll get what I'm looking for one day.

What kind of alarm did you get with the Hilux? The multilock is good but I'd suggest you give carsearch consideration.

With regards to letting the turbo cool down, refer to the owners manual and it'll let you know how long to let it run before switching off. With the 1kz-te, for speeds up to 80 km/h, the recommended cool down time is 20 secs. If you're running an intercooler and a 1KD-FTV or 2KD-FTV, it should be similar.

Wagon_R ... you need to see the SR5 now. No where close to being "sweeky clean". Went to Maracas yesterday in all that bad weather. There was lots of fog and rain. Almost scary but she did well. Will clean up her interior sometime this week. Don't like the idea of her being a 'dirty' girl.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:54 pm Post subject:

bleedingfreak · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:24 pm Post subject:

bleedingfreak · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:27 pm Post subject:

So anyways guys, I looking for fender flares for the Mazda. Where / who can I get them from Question

Besides Southern Sales & Ford, I mean eh... Rolling Eyes