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by TruenoBoy
Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:30 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Hiace Starting problem
Replies: 6
Views: 651

cool thankyou will try that
by TruenoBoy
Mon Nov 09, 2009 1:52 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Hiace Starting problem
Replies: 6
Views: 651

anyway to test them?

it could definately be that but to me if it was the glow plugs it would crank alright and just not fire but it seems to crank and die in the mornings
by TruenoBoy
Mon Nov 09, 2009 1:46 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Hiace Starting problem
Replies: 6
Views: 651

Hiace Starting problem

I have a Hiace a a 3L Diesel (2.8litre)

It usually starts fine even if left for a few days, But lately when I go to start it in the mornings it will crank but wont fire, Ive tried glowing it for ages but it still does it. It also sounds like its cranking a little slower than normal too. I ...
by TruenoBoy
Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:49 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Hiace electric or cable speedo? and info on vans in general
Replies: 8
Views: 3822

OK sorry let me rephrase.

I know their must tbe many variations, just researching as i am in the market for one. Does anybody know of any sites that list specs for different variations/models/ nz new or imports.

If put this way I am probally looking at a 2.8d (3l)with an electronic speedo ...
by TruenoBoy
Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:52 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Hiace electric or cable speedo? and info on vans in general
Replies: 8
Views: 3822

bump
by TruenoBoy
Sun Jun 04, 2006 10:06 am
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Hiace electric or cable speedo? and info on vans in general
Replies: 8
Views: 3822

Hiace electric or cable speedo? and info on vans in general

Just wondering if anybody knows if hiaces are electric spedos or not? Looking around at 1990-1999 range of hiaces ones with 2.8d 3L engine. If they are does anybody know how to switch it? which wire/s etc?

Also whats all the different specs on hiaces on the different models etc, ie. gl, dx. or ...
by TruenoBoy
Sat Jan 21, 2006 3:06 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Hilux lowering q?s
Replies: 8
Views: 2118

Cheers for that man much appreciated.

Anyone got the answers to shorter shocks/ bumpstops?
by TruenoBoy
Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:03 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Hilux lowering q?s
Replies: 8
Views: 2118

Cheers for that man, thinking I just get them reset 3-4 " and put the blocks in the tool box. With eliminating the blocks do I go back to the original length U-Bolts?

When the rear shackle is removed I am guessing the spring is going to be coming out of tension, does it fling quite hard or ...
by TruenoBoy
Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:29 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Hilux lowering q?s
Replies: 8
Views: 2118

Thanks for that had seen that thread already though.

Can anyone help with what I am after?
by TruenoBoy
Wed Jan 18, 2006 9:19 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Hilux lowering q?s
Replies: 8
Views: 2118

Hilux lowering q?s

Ute is rn85 double cab, I currently have 2" blocks but want to go another 1-2" lower so am considering scraping the blocks and getting the springs reset 3-4 " or keeping the blocks and reseting 1-2" which would be the better option? keeping the blocks I can return it to a slightly higher position if ...
by TruenoBoy
Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:57 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Hilux indicator problem
Replies: 5
Views: 909

problem resolved

must of been a loose conection behind the hazzard switch that follows onto the stalk. Was testing these wires with multimeter and gave the stalk a flick and shes all go again. Hell yeah hiluxs rule
by TruenoBoy
Fri Jan 06, 2006 10:30 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Hilux indicator problem
Replies: 5
Views: 909

Hilux indicator problem

My indicators are currently no go, vehicle is 98 Hilux. NZ new

There is just no responce from switching the stalk. All bulbs are fine aswell as the dash bulbs as the hazzards still work. It was an intermitant problem for a couple of months before this and sometimes I used to be able to get them ...
by TruenoBoy
Wed Dec 14, 2005 8:40 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Paintless dent removal
Replies: 5
Views: 2294

Paintless dent removal

Has anybody used them and what did you think of the work how did it look like afterwards? and how bad was ur dent /ding?
by TruenoBoy
Wed May 04, 2005 8:20 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Dobi Springs (any good or rubbish?)
Replies: 12
Views: 1950

in my experience so far, they are very good springs, personally I would use them over king springs or jamex.

Quite a few race cars use them, club cars, etc.
by TruenoBoy
Tue May 03, 2005 8:45 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: installing seats
Replies: 4
Views: 429

hmmm as of my understanding I should be able to do it without a cert as I am only moddifying the rails and not the oem mounting points or seatbelt mounting points.

can anyone confirm?
by TruenoBoy
Tue May 03, 2005 7:36 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: installing seats
Replies: 4
Views: 429

installing seats

What are the rules on installing seats, I am looking at putting in a couple of bucket seats from another car into my hilux to replace my bench seat.

Seat belts in the hilux are bolted to the floor and seat belts on the seat I am getting are bolted to side of the seat. So I should just be able to ...
by TruenoBoy
Sun Apr 17, 2005 10:58 am
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Disc Brake squeel stop?
Replies: 16
Views: 955

Disc Brake squeel stop?

Has any body ever used this spray on stuff to stop disc brake squeel?

Do you spray it just onto the back of the pad? just onto the back of the backing plate? or both?

I am using bendix pads which dont normally squeel, I have tried cleaning the calipers, and the rotors have been skimmed a ...
by TruenoBoy
Sat Apr 16, 2005 11:15 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Koni and KYB ?
Replies: 0
Views: 347

Koni and KYB ?

What shocks should I go with for my hilux? koni street special? or KYB gas-a-just?

And also anyone in the trades or that works for a parts company what would I expect to pay for these items? retail or trade prices
by TruenoBoy
Sat Apr 16, 2005 7:08 am
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Hilux Lights, 4x4 gaurds
Replies: 2
Views: 286

PM sent
by TruenoBoy
Thu Apr 14, 2005 8:44 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Hilux Lights, 4x4 gaurds
Replies: 2
Views: 286

Hilux Lights, 4x4 gaurds

I am wanting to change the corner lights on my hilux to clear corners (light assembly next to head light with park light and indicator, change to one with clear indicator)

Does any body know where I could get clear corners from in NZ? I have seen them on an American site m

Another option is to ...