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

wagon r · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 7:10 am Post subject:

^ if i show you the condition of my van as is yuh go dead..... Laughing

...and also, remember i told you'll that anywhere between 80-100kph is where you'll sip the most.

yes it maybe slow, but it's also the law (although vans our size speed limit is 65kph). i for one usually stay within 80-90kph 95% of the time....

....but when yuh have no turbo, that's life. Neutral

roadhog · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 7:26 am Post subject:

roadhog · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 7:28 am Post subject:

anyone use a tornado thing-a-majig ? sup to give you a lil more ummphh and better gas milage

roadhog · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 7:32 am Post subject:

TEN COMMANDMENTS
FOR DIESEL MAINTENANCE
1. Thou shalt keep thine engine clean and in adjustment that thy life in its company shall be long and that the owner shall increase thy pay.
2. Know thy engine and all its parts and functions, else thou shalt be in some unholy spot.

3. Be not wise in thine own conceit. Remember the factory instructions and keep them holy, lest repairs be thine undoing.

4. Be not loose in thy jaw hinges for no man knoweth all about Diesels. The truly wise absorbeth much knowledge and exceedeth little, and he who so doeth shall gain repute among his fellows and favors among his superiors.

5. For all things in this life that thou desireth thou shalt also pay plenty and for the wisdom of experience, no less. Advice from the multitudes costeth nothing and is usually worth just that.

6. In the books thou mayest read what to do and when, but only the voice of experience may tell thee why and how, else thy reading of what and when shall but plague thee with smoke.

7. God maketh the earth to rotate endlessly without bearings, or oil, but not thy Diesel.

8. Curse not thine engine when it turneth not. Curse rather thine own stupidity.

9. Steam engines and gas engines may long turn over though sloppy; a Diesel not so. With gauges and mikes be thou ever busy.

10. The eternal eye watcheth universal operations, but thou shalt not rely upon it as to thy Diesel. Thine own vigilance is the price thou payest for thy job.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 7:50 am Post subject:

Val · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:06 am Post subject:

Tornado is a waste of money as I've heard.

wagon r · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:10 am Post subject:

.....back up there parnder....the law states that any " goods vehicle the lic'd MGW of which exceeds 2540kg with or without trailer " and goods vehicle the licensed MGW of which does not exceed 2540kg with trailer "

....h/way - 65kph

....main roads - 50kph.

even if your weight is lighter than what is stated, the fact that your van is "T" registered.....your're a goods vehicle.

the only thing we'll get away from is that if caught in a speed trap.....once yuh doing 80kph, the officers prob. wouldn't know this part of the law.

i have the entire motor vehicle act on my desk, so i'll research it and get back to you'll.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:22 am Post subject:

bleedingfreak · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:23 am Post subject:

wagon r · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:25 am Post subject:

Val · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:18 am Post subject:

So THATs why they put my MGW as 2540 kg Exclamation

As we talking maintenance, when locking the steering, do you all hear a metallic grinding "creaky" noise? I've noticed that in the Frontiers, B2500s, Rangers there is a metal stop that prevents you from over-turning the steering column from damaging it, and the stop is covered with a plastic bushing of sorts. Over time from continued use and locking of the steering, the plastic wears away, and you start to hear "creak creak" loudly when you lock the steering. So far I have used a bit of grease over the stop to reduce the noise, but it only lasts about 3 weeks max before I have to regrease.

Anyone know of any more longlasting solutions? Possibly a different more durable material of stop cover? Sorry if I don't know the actual name of the thing.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:20 am Post subject:

So I guess the law change?

Frig... mine's is 2775 kgs btw... Rolling Eyes

BTW, I saw some pickups MGW as 2560 (or 2540 as in Val case) and others at 2775, 2800 kgs etc.

I am talking bout same vehicle, same series, etc.

Val - does your truck have a Brahma / Carryboy top?

Val · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:29 am Post subject:

Na no top, not even a tray cover. It's basic man.

roadhog · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:56 am Post subject:

this fram air hog thing looking nice Smile

bleedingfreak · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:32 am Post subject:

Val · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:41 am Post subject:

MultiPurpose grease from Esau M Jan.

wagon r · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:32 am Post subject:

.....atleast i know is not me alone suffering. i only really hear it on hard lock overs but i try to limit doing it.

...sometimes i swear the whole front of the van is going to fall off.... Laughing

bleedingfreak · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 2:03 pm Post subject:

bleedingfreak · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 2:05 pm Post subject:

Val · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 2:44 pm Post subject: