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

sweeks · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:08 pm Post subject:

I've seen many passenger diesel vehicles (all makes and models) in Europe.

They all use common rail technology and some of their service schedule is 18 000 miles or almost 30 000km believe it or not.

SNIPER 3000 · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:25 am Post subject:

Guys yesterday i changed my engine oil i used Np ultra duty 15w 40 so far it's working great i have notice that the engine runs a little cooler and the engine knocks sounds....softer, so far i only did 100km but i'm impress.......i have used the preditor blood ( castrol ultra max) and this seems to be going better than that!

SNIPER 3000 · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 5:07 pm Post subject:

Want to know for a friend can you install a blow-off valve on a mazda pickup 4x2 turbo....if so how can this be done, Thanks!

sweeks · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 5:30 pm Post subject:

Sniper... that's how a new oil change feels........ esp with a diesel. Hence the reason you always hear mechanics and other experience car enthusiast talk about regular oil changes.

Not sure about the blow off valve... not into too much modifications.

Where's the rest of the diesel crew? Everyone out this weekend?

equipped2ripp · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 6:40 pm Post subject:

SNIPER 3000, BOVs do not serve a purpose on diesel engines

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 7:04 pm Post subject:

I haven't been out.
I have been home getting ready for my clinical practicals starting tomorrow.
St Anns, Caura, Mt Hope and POS General.
Rain like crazy this weekend Sweeks. Twisted Evil

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 7:05 pm Post subject:

Here nah fellaz Ent i could put a Pajero engine and transmission in the L200? Question

Dragsta · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:01 pm Post subject:

^^ u know, that sounding like a rell good Swap(if its possible)...and it go be rell nice with the comfort of Automatic tranny and 4WD in ah L200

Dragsta · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:05 pm Post subject:

SNIPER 3000,No, i dont tink a BOV will work on a diesel, bcause a diesel engine has no trottle plate to shut off the excess boost, therefore is cannot backpressure the air through the BOV.

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:12 pm Post subject:

Dragsta · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:20 pm Post subject:

sweeks · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:42 pm Post subject:

Saeid.... the engine block should be the same .... 4D56.

I've seen this modification but if you go automatic with diesel... you lose some horse power. The engine and transmission you might get but not sure what condition you'll get in it especially the turbo.

Dragsta · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:56 pm Post subject:

Saeid, cant u get a tranny that will work with your engine since Sweeks says its should be the same 4D56 block!

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 4:43 am Post subject:

I go have to look into this further. or if any of you fellas find out just let me know.
I am out for the day. Take care and be safe Brothers.
Twisted Evil

mrboxman · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 5:36 am Post subject:

yehh so this is probably a commonly asked question
but i m looking into buying a pickup preferably a b2500 or a ranger
my budget is about $90gs MAX
what should i look out for?
you guys know any for sale?

thanks
Marcus

bleedingfreak · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 7:42 am Post subject:

sweeks · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:46 am Post subject:

mrboxman... What Freak is saying is true but you might be lucky to get a good one (for e.g. if was driven by a manager).

You might be lucky to get a decent deal... keep your eyes in the classifieds.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 9:13 am Post subject:

bleedingfreak · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 9:33 am Post subject:

bleedingfreak · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 9:37 am Post subject:

Dragsta · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:39 am Post subject:

mrboxman, check out this...

http://forums.trinituner.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=133860&highlight=

sweeks · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:49 am Post subject:

Freak... that engine now starting to work....

Mrboxman...in addition to all that excellent advice you just got ... check to see that the mileage hasn't been tampered with especially if it's an analog odometer. The numbers will not line up properly. Check the air filter ...if it's really black ... that's know it's an indication of neglect.

Diesel need more maintenance in terms of regular oil changes. If there's a turbo and you don't hear the turbo singing... it might not be working... or not properly maintained.

Good luck

bleedingfreak · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 1:04 pm Post subject:

wagon r · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 1:06 pm Post subject:

ah only miss 3 days and i have to read 4 pages....damnn...

...but on a lighter note, the rains are here and the mud is plentyful......go out and spread the joy. Mr. Green

mrboxman · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 2:49 pm Post subject:

freak thanks alot there buddy
there is a guy in south in gopaul lands i went by today he had quite a few pickups but i think most of them were used in the oil industry
so i lookin for a privately owned one now
cuz as u said they were washed and cleaned all nice nice
however the ac knobs were broken off ash tray missing
but they had relativley low mileage around 90 -100 K each

sweeks · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 6:27 pm Post subject:

Boxman...I went there a long time ago.... more than likely the mileage on those worked back.... trust me on this one. He always have pickups for sale and is always in the classifieds.

mrboxman · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:26 pm Post subject:

yeh i was thinkin that d man kinda fishyish
but those odometers are digital can they be re wound?

ah havin a hard time finding a good pickup for a decent price

i thinkin about buying new but that wud be a HUGEEE step for me

whats your views on the bt50 and d new XLT?
also have u guys heard anything about the ISUZU ?

mrboxman · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:30 pm Post subject:

Dragsta, whatever pickup i buying must be 4x4 and turbo a great asset

pugboy · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:40 pm Post subject:

anybody here familiar with retiming diesel pumps ?
I understand a lot of the truck people retime the pumps in their fleet to
work better with the lower grade diesel here
they say it is better than boosting the fuel with kerosene

Fire_Fighter786 · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 9:13 pm Post subject:

Mr. Boxman - My Friend - My Brother in Tunerity. Leave that Man in G-Lands right deh. (Thats all i wil say about that)

Your best bet is to buy youself an express everyday (Remembering the ones you checked before), as soon as a new ad comes out go to it immediately. it maybe good - it may be bad but Trust me it's the way you NEED to do it in order to get a GOOD 4x4 at a good price. I have personally tried and proven this method many times. IT WORKS!

As for your Budget if you are going to but used, try to buy a 4x4 thats costing you about 90% of your budget. You will have little extras you would need to address, Insurance, Tint, Accessories, minor maintenance, Trinituner/Diesel Boyz STICKER, etc.

$90,000.00 will get you a pretty decent ride. Just remember, in my opinion it's better to have a top condition TBD for example than a Beat out TBS. The Toyotas are Real baddass but its kinda hard to get a good one. Fellaz doh sell them so. Mitsubishis Rock. The model like mines and WagonR (TBA-TBK) is a really tough and economical choice. Note that All of them L200s are proven warriors.

If you can afford it and you going New. Well you got one Excellent choice. Triton / Sportero. The Local basic 4x4 is worth checking out if you on a tight budget. I'd keep away from the Mazda, been reading alot of bad press about them. Plus why But that when you got a Triton or a Sportero in your reach.

Hmmmmm. Man i could go on and on. I am just really happy to help out. Anything i can do for you just let me know ok.

Laterz Saied. Twisted Evil