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

Greypatch · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 3:27 pm Post subject:

how alluh fellas going...call ah good diesel aditave for de i nah

bleedingfreak · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 3:49 pm Post subject:

bleedingfreak · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 4:11 pm Post subject:

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 6:51 pm Post subject:

Ammmmmm yeah i am gonna do that Sweeks. i will let you all know what my findings are.

sweeks · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 8:17 pm Post subject:

One correction

3. Take note of how much diesel you buy (C). Divide that by $.150 to get the number of litres (D) you actually purchased.

should read

3. Take note of how much diesel you buy (C). Divide that by $1.50 to get the number of litres (D) you actually purchased.

323_wagon_dude · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 5:59 am Post subject:

KiD · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 7:34 am Post subject:

ok think i need to call diesel specialists. gettin rel black smoke like james bond smoke screen and $75 get me 315km

sweeks · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 8:46 am Post subject:

Kid what about a diagnostic to check your oxygen sensors?

Didn't you get the fuel pump etc serviced recently?

323_Wagon .. yes you're right, you can check it that way too.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 9:05 am Post subject:

KiD, what about your air filter? Might need changing / cleaning as well.

I changed mine 2 weeks ago and noticed an improvement in performance afterwards. Remember diesels are pretty sensitive to things like that.

Anyways, this filter should last the rest of the year cause I can get two washes out of it. Razz

sweeks · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 10:28 am Post subject:

Kid, Freak's suggestion is even better. I was under the impression that you already had gone a general service.

Freak what filter are you using? Original?

Ever used K&N? Been considering it or going back Original. What say you?

bleedingfreak · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 10:37 am Post subject:

sweeks I am using a Sakura air filter - it's really dense fibre - not paper - and is washable. I pay $55.00 for the filter and wash it twice before discarding. The Sakura filter resembles the original filter's quality closely.

So no I dont think I will be going to buy a K & N drop in filter soon.
Maybe if I can get around to
1) sourcing one,
2) better performance / fuel economy outways cost factor.

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 10:40 am Post subject:

Sweeks are you using K&N?
I am using Sakura also but i want to go K&N.
What you guys thing.
Fitting a K&N cone in the original air box.
Filter costing approx $500.00 with 1000000 mile filter life.

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 10:44 am Post subject:

Freak i never know you could wash Sakura filters!
Doesn't washing it cause the pores in the fiber close up?

bleedingfreak · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 10:51 am Post subject:

Saied, you can wash this one... and then let it air dry - done it with the last couple filters. Mechanic showed me how to do it.

Don't know about the fibre getting damaged or closed up. Never seen a problem with the performance of the filter after washing - only when it gets durdee...

KiD · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 11:08 am Post subject:

isnt the air filter, its a bit dirty but when i was testing different possibilities i removed the air filter fo a short period and there was no difference in the amt of smoke coming out. i did notice that before i changed the fuel filter i got alot better mileage but when that hole developed i had to change it, the filter was also incredibly dirty. so im guessing that the clogged fuel filter was giving less fuel and when i changed it it started getting more but its still pumping too much overall.

KiD · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 11:23 am Post subject:

also just realized the prado has full time 4wd so i have some difting vids to make...

bleedingfreak · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 11:42 am Post subject:

sweeks · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 11:56 am Post subject:

Considering the K&N or going back to the original. Both will cost me around the same $$ (because I'm picking up the K & N in the US). Remember a K&N is not recommended for use under dusty/off road conditions. If I get the K&N, I'll also get a Sakura as a backup for the trail runs... (if I ever decide to go on any trail Smile

With regards to my existing Sakura filter, I've gotten it blown out with a compressor. Never washed it though, just like Saied, I didn't know you could do that.

The things I've learnt on Trinituner !!!

It's been in there almost a year now and definitely needs to be changed out.

KID... hang in there... we'll get you sorted out.

Greypatch · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 12:17 pm Post subject:

ok mamoo sorry Laughing

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 12:54 pm Post subject:

Sweeks. I discovered a method of using the K&N in the L200 where in can run anywhere.
The airbox in the L200 is designed to trap dust and collect it before it reaches the filter. I so i am going to modify the stem of the filter to fit in the original position. if i did mount the K&N without the box i would suck dust like hell.

KiD Gimme the instructions on posting vids on youtube nah boy i go organise some goodies.

Freak that is some good $$$ saving tips you share they padnah.[/b]