Recent content by crooozer

I accidentally broke the clip on the single cable that runs into the centre of my distributor cap. What do I ask for and can I get it new still? I hope it doesn't fall out in the meantime. ..

It's all I can get around here unfortunately. .

I'm getting really sick of this truck. Just after I typed this I went to go for a drive and low n behold the 2 month old OEX alt dies.. I know it's only running gear but I'm feeling sick if spending a day fixing this thing every few weeks.

My truck has 260,000kms on the clock now. It blows a bit of white smoke after idling which seems to be getting worse. Always used oil over the past 5 years I've had it (still burns about same amount as it did then) Is this something I should really worry about or keep on truckin'?

I had to replace an alternator on my 97 80 last week and am wondering: how tight do you guys make your belts? I went for a 10mm flex if I push hard in the centre of two pulleys. Is this about right? I've just been stressing about it a bit

The truck is a 97 1f. Brake fluid was half way between L and F. I topped it up to F. Handbrake is off, vacuum lines seem ok (?) I thought I felt a 'wobble' while braking and next thing it was just on and hasn't gone off since The master cyl was replaced with a new aftermarket about 2 years ago...

Well. It's just started to get cold here which I'm hoping is the issue but would like to know what you think Upon cold startup, my 80 is making a whining noise. It seems to go away within about 2 minutes. what do you think it might be? It had belts replaced with OEM a few years ago. Maybe belt...

Thanks BLT. I had a small carb blockage on a ride on mower and tried some to see if it would save me rebuilding it. Sure enough..!

Good answer, thanks mate! It's only a little smoke here n there so not so bad. What about an agent to run in the fuel or oil to clean carbon. Would Seafoam clean this and would it be too efficient even..? Possibly lead to doing more harm than good?

Thanks guys. I'd say my problem is valve related. To fix or not worry?

My 80 has 250k on the clock and has always used oil since I got it 5 years ago but now it smokes for a minute after starting it if the engine is still warm from last drive. I hear it's probably worn rings but is this something I should have fixed or just keep topping the oil up like I have been?

Cheers. I'm driving to buy a batt straight up this morning. I have dual batts. Can I disconnect the positive terminal from my main that runs to the spare batt and not worry? I don't want to wreck the alt or anything. Is there more I have to disconnect? It's a waste me having two batts because I...

I think you guys are on the wrong track with my situation

replaced the starter with an OEM Toyota 3 years ago. If it was starter my lights wouldn't be dim and dash lights would be off bro. Unless I'm missing something

Hi all. My trusty 80 is making a fast click sound and not starting. The interior light goes dim when attempting to turn over and voltage on dash states under 10v so battery dead. I jump started but I get some warning lights on the dash and my thermostat gauge wasn't working and then did work...