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

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 4:34 pm Post subject:

Looks like it's gonna be a wet weekend. Twisted Evil

civic minded · Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 11:01 pm Post subject:

fuel filters, oil filters and air filters was changed - it ran really well after that but just this week i felt the performance drop. Van is under warranty so the firm did everything.

Van isnt smoking so i know it isnt the oil, I have checked the oil this morning and it seems good - it is black but not thick to touch.
I will call Mc Ednenny (spelling) tommrow and let them know about this.

sweeks · Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 9:28 pm Post subject:

Civic_Minded do you run your fuel tank to less that quarter regularly.. if so, the strainer could be clogged... it could be that you got some bad diesel.

sweeks · Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 9:43 pm Post subject:

Below are some images from my Mayaro trip. I helped out a couple partners and pulled out a 4x2 lux that go stuck in the sand. There was also an accident in the 'coconuts' as well. Not the best quality photos (they were taken from a phone).

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 12:13 am Post subject:

Sweeks that's why i ent ever buying a 4X2. Twisted Evil

equipped2ripp · Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 1:52 am Post subject:

Saied, yuh know!!! Twisted Evil

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 1:59 am Post subject:

But i am thinking that when i sell my L200 i going for a diesel 4X4 that registered P** instead of T** Twisted Evil

sweeks · Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 2:16 am Post subject:

Saeid my lux has the prado's 3.0 diesel . As a T vehicle, it cost $7 000 to license, as a P vehicle, the prado cost $70 000.

Now why would you want this?

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 11:38 am Post subject:

Sweeks. bro i don't understand full what you telling me man.
Explain that.
what i think you saying is that it cost $70 000 to License a P vehicle!
VS $7000 for a T!

I was thinking Like a Surf or a Prado or a Pajero.
Thats why i threw it out here first. I know you guys would know better.

sweeks · Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 12:45 pm Post subject:

Saied... basically I'm saying, with regards to the same engine size(cc), it's a lot less to license a T vehicle that a P vehicle. Dollar for dollar, you come out better with a T license vehicle.

I've seen some T license Prados. These are you usually P. Does anyone know the criteria for licensing an SUV T?

Dragsta · Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 1:12 pm Post subject:

Aye Diesel Fellas, well i will soon be a Diesel Driver.....
i am startin a job soon and i will Be gettin a Ford Ranger 2Dr pick up TBR series to use Fulltime, to transport some equipment....
and and i want to Give it a full service Engine wise,bcause suspension and brakes and body and A/c works fine...

so i want to know what can i service to have the van workin tops...like

Fuel, oil, Air filters > what is a good brand/type filters to use...and how often should i change these?

what abt d Oil, what brand/grade oil should i use and how often to change, in terms of months or milage..... Question

any info would be nice

Dragsta · Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 1:20 pm Post subject:

Ohh and what abt the Fuel tank...how do u guys manage this.....do u run it over 1/4 always... or whats the easiest way to clean out/Flush the tank and how often...

can Draining the tank and fulling it back help with the dregs?

have any one tried putting some sort of filter system by ur tank when fulling diesel?

Dragsta · Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 1:26 pm Post subject:

and also injectors and pumps...where is a good place to get this serviced....

is there a way to get rid of or Quiet down the knocking noise that the pumps makes?

what abt the noise when ideling an u realise the clutch in neutral...what causes that "tock tock" noise Question

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 4:46 pm Post subject:

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 4:48 pm Post subject:

Calling WagonR............ Miss seeing you around Bro. Must be having a hell of a weekend. Hope you are safe and doing well. Twisted Evil

Hope you getting some MUD too. Twisted Evil

bleedingfreak · Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 5:37 pm Post subject:

Dragsta, go thru the previous 68 pages and most of those questions will be answered...

sweeks · Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 8:37 pm Post subject:

Saeid... Mayaro was decent man, water was good... the accident on the coconuts was pretty bad though.

After all I've said about the licensing of the T and P vehicles, if you're ready to upgrade to an SUV, by all means brother.

Dragsta... we've covered most of the stuff before and you're on the right track... seeing that you've given consideration to most issues.

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 9:31 pm Post subject:

Sweeks bro we looking to buy or build a house next year. so i will or should be keeping the L200 until after that happens. I love that L200 and it will indeed come in handy during that process as i am sure you would agree. After that maybe a change is in order.

AllTrac · Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 1:06 am Post subject:

fellas a question on towing(i know wagonr has alot of experience in this field lol).
I have a suzuki vitara, it has selectable 4wd, low and high, its 5 fwd and comes with a v6, i was told by someone that its adviseable when towing to engage the 4wd and i should not tow in rwd, is that true?

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 1:27 am Post subject:

It's advisable because it would make for an easier tow. More traction. Towing is RWD cant cause any damage or anything. 4WD just makes the job easer. It depends on 3 things from my experience. the weight of what you towing, incline and the terrain. But i usually engage it anyway just to use my 4WD. Twisted Evil