Recent content by UncleJakeNZ

I'd start by pulling the indicator bulbs out one at a time. Hopefully you just have a faulty bulb that's messing up the system. I have seen it once before (but with slightly different symptoms)

No he can not. His vehicle is not anywhere near him. Good luck but try for yourself a bit. It can be rewarding.

LOL. That's great to hear. Could you take a photo of the entire dash (perhaps from the back seat) please? I'll try to help as much as I can once we can see your dash/gear levers etc. I'd take a photo of mine for you but I have an electrical problem that's lighting up many of the warning...

It could be a language thing.... but are you saying your 105 is not permanently four wheel drive and you can select from two wheel drive to High 4 and then Low 4? If so then your vehicle is not something I have any experience with sorry

I don't have any part number information but yes your vehicle will have a centre diff lock. Search the forum/internet for "CDL". It should lock automatically when you select low ratio. A light should show on the instrument binnacle .... but if the light doesn't work that doesn't mean your CDL...

I would guess that the transfer case wire could be the centre differential lock dashboard warning light sensor

Here's my RHD 105. As far as I know everything works, and if it's not working I haven't missed it.

Apart from the transfer case wires - I think I have the same spare plugs on my 105. The engine bay plugs are probably nothing to worry about at all

^ If you're ever out this way I live on an 11,000 acre farm, have spare 4x4s, spare rifles and access to all the crayfish you could possibly eat I also have some good tow strops. It can be a bit slippery in winter (peat soil) but it almost never snows. :-)

I sure am. Chatham Island is about the size of Singapore (pop. ~ 6 million) but we only have around 650 people here. A reliable 4x4 is essential but everything metal here dies of rust and freight is expensive and time consuming to arrange

Thank you. I'm likely to lap down my existing shims as getting parts is very slow here and unfortunately I can't measure the existing gaps on some valves as the thinnest feeler gauge I have managed to source is still too thick (0.035mm). The valves have receded into the head a fair way. The...

To close the circle on this thread: Yes I was able to replace rings and big end bearings with the engine in place. As predicted - it wasn't a comfortable experience but it did get done and compressions are now largely ~ 500psi. Sadly the valve clearances are also too tight so a shim job is in...

My 2007 (which I washed only 5 days ago when I bought it) is on 315/75R16 tyres with 10 inch wide rims. I do not know how much lift it has but the distance between the center of the hub and the underside of the front guard is approximately 590mm I believe my vehicle would drive better on...

I have a (new to me) 2007 V8 diesel single cab and am chasing similar gauge issues, but after pulling out the sender unit yesterday I'm confused by references to fuel tank pressure, fuel cap integrity, pipework and their potential impact on the fuel gauge accuracy. Can anyone shed light or...