Recent content by DragoPrado

best explanation on 1kd failures

Buying a used 1kd can be a bit of a project. Have injectors been replaced and was an egr blocking plate been installed? Take a look at my journal to see what kind of a mess is a stock 1kd with 149k kms

I pulled some values on cold start and after it warmed up. Hot and cold values did not differ by much at all. Here is what I got on idle 730rpm and at 2100ish rpm after engine warmned up: . Based on some further reading on australian 1KDs for 120 and 150 Prados, injector compensation values of...

Last year I remember trying to set up Techstream software on a virtual Windows Machine but ran into all sorts of software problems and abbandoned the idea. Now a year and a half later, I tried again and managed to pull some partial information from the ECU. This time I did it thru my phone...

Before and After

The arm adapter was a hair too long and was hitting my windsheld. I had to file it a tad. Its made of cast alulinum so pretty easy file. As you see, I bought multiple of the same adapter. They were pretty cheap and i was expecting modifications. Used black marker to paint the filed section back...

To remedy the problem I bought some adapters off Aliexpress along with some extenders. Here is a pic of the adapter on the left - ANSHILONG Car Rear View Mirror Bracket Mount for Most of Honda Hyundai Ford Kia Nissan Toyota / Bracket no. 9 And picture of the extender on the right - Metal...

I also had this idea of installing a backup camera. So I bought this unit AUTO-VOX V5PRO OEM Pretty unique compared to the rest of the options available out there. It doesnt go on top of your rearview mirror - it replaces it. Also the front facing camera is on the right side and thus much more...

Alright. About 25k kms later. -30C cold starts on occasion this winter without any problem or delay. 10w40. Winter was pretty mild and I never needed to switch to 0w40. Currently have 15w40 for the summer. Engine is running great. I've been doing some towing and the thing pulls hard no problem...

Hey bud. Thanks. Havent's tried the 0w40 as my work contracts up north got cancelled. I've been rocking the 5w30 for 2 oil changes no problem even in hotter weather. I wouldnt put 0w40 unless you gonna be daily driving under -30C. If I had to pick one to rock all year in BC, it would be rotella...

I'd sell it in a hartbeat if I could make back the money I spent on it. This guy Mark Roberts posted in the facebook group Mighty 90s a very good tutorial on how he mounted his. Here's his And here is mine lol. Nobody has time for rivnuts and drilling. I'll get to it someday

Regarding hitch fitment. I got a 3rd gen 4runner hitch. NOT a straight bolt in as the hitch did not sit flush on the frame. A thin long metal piece neded to be fabricated so it sits flush. The top brackets for the hitch (they are small wth threaded holes to hold the bolts you see pointing up)...

Also, everyone should do themselves a favor and never buy anything else than genuine parts. Both inner tie rods and LBJ from RockAuto are kaput after 10k kms. Doesnt matter which brand they were (Mevotech). I did everything right. Pre-greased them. Used proper torquing specs. No way its my...

Here is what I did to check the center diff. AT in N. Transfer lever in 4H (default). Parking brake to lock both rear wheels. Jacked up one front tire. The tire rotates easilily in 4H. Switch transfer lever to 4H locked. Tire does not rotate in 4H locked. So my lever works and center diff locks...

You are right, it shouldnt be a problem. That was last year. Granted, I had 15w40, one failing battery and old glow plugs when that happened. I haven't experienced those temps so far, but here is my prep : This year I have brand new glow plugs, 2 brand new oversized batteries from...