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Car in question: 3b Diesel - 1985 BJ73 - Aftermarket Garrett Turbo professionally fitted (Turboglide Wollongong) and run for abut 3 years (no problems at all) After some advice Filled up my fuel tank at servo in far west NSW (Australia) and after about 150kms started to noticeably lose power...

Did you ever diagnose the issue? I'm having similar clicking noises when going to full lock. Checked bearings yesterday and tightened these down (these have less than 100k), adjusted steering box so no play in that. Rebuilt swivel hubs less than 100k ago, have new tie rod ends. The clicking...

Nah i didnt, ended up finding a local supplier

Is there a way to tell what type of spline i would have? 34 or 38 tooth, fine spline, long shaft etc? I know there are a few variations on this... its a 1985 BJ73

Ive had a similar issue (5th popping out) for a few years now but it seems the syncro is now also shot and finding it extremely difficult to engage 5th gear unless i double clutch or rev match (lots of grinding happening). How difficult is it to replace the 5th syncro and replace the detent...

How did you mount the rear 2 roof racks? Are they bolted through the FRP or fixed to the top of the window surround?

Picking this one back up - im looking at installing a turbo on to my 3B. I bought the car about 3-4 years ago and has about 570,000km on the clock but the previous owner had the engine rebuilt with all the paperwork included in the sale and has about 170,000km since the rebuid. The motor never...

Anyone had experience with buying parts from eBay seller 'Partslane' from the United Arab Emirates to Australia? Looking to buy a windscreen surround for a 70 series and seeing if anyone has bought from them?? Reputable? Cheers

What was the inner dia of the thread on the air hose fitting to remove the delivery valve which holds the gasket? I attempted a 1/4" fitting to no avail Cheers

It looks to be the input from the steering column. Will I need to remove the whole part (box) and completely strip down to replace these seals? Could be better off throwing in a second hand one from a wreckers that isnt leaking?

Hi - ive got a similar problem. Seems the input shaft is puking out fluid (Under the shaft cover). Ive found a thread on rebuilding these and looks like some of it can be a bastard and even when you pull apart it may not just be the seals that need replacing. Sourced a second hand one for $400...

I have a similar problem in my BJ73 85 model. Ive sourced a second hand one from an 86 60 series - are these compatible?