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

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

wagon r · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 3:00 pm Post subject:

^ will double check the disengagement later.....

....have to go spray some WD-40 on a squeeky tensioner pulley bearings.....

....gave me a scare this morning.... Neutral

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 3:19 pm Post subject:

323_wagon_dude welcome to the club mate.
Wonderful to have you on board.
If you from south chck meh. my brother does alarms and music and also installs tumers. i personally have a Alarm system with a turbo timer built in. it's wicked madd.

Oh ans Sweeks i know what you mean.. I went Caura Saturday. the L2 Stinnnk... But looking rough like that.

Oh i gave some pictures to post fromthe Caura run later. Some Good ones. Twisted Evil

wagon r · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 3:40 pm Post subject:

.....my van always stink... Mr. Green

...the outside anyways.

sweeks · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 4:08 pm Post subject:

323_wagon_dude · Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:27 am Post subject:

I was reading thru the owners manual and there is this section that has the max speed per gear you drive at.... The H2 and H4 were listed as the same. Does that mean I could drive in H4 and have an all wheel drive?

Manufacturer recommends the hilux be driven at least 16km in 4wd mode. I see offroading in my future....lol Twisted Evil

sweeks · Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:41 am Post subject:

323_Wagon_Dude ...Remember a lot of wear and tear occurs when you're in 4wd drive (esp L4). I usually turn on the 4wd on the highway twice per month or when it's raining (just to lubricate the moving parts) or when I venture into mud which isn't very regular.

I may have the recommended service schedule for the 1KD-FTV which is very similar to the 2KD-FTV. Let me know if you need a copy.

wagon r · Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:46 am Post subject:

bleedingfreak · Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 1:02 pm Post subject:

Greypatch · Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 2:54 pm Post subject:

323 welcome now time fuh ah name change

sweeks · Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 2:57 pm Post subject:

*Sigh*....these guys... like their "girls" dirty ....