Ya we install some gas, never electric insta hots except the little under sink ones for coffee stations. Being in Canada out natural gas is dirt cheap so electricity makes no sense. But we have had customers complain that the water just doesn't get hot enough with the rinnai and rheem units...
Since I've owned my surf when I turn the defrost on regardless of heat setting it blows cold air to the windshield. Hot out if the other vents.
Is this normal? Or do I have a flap not working correctly behind the dash somewhere? I have no ac connected as it has all been removed.
When I had a...
Didn't see this mentioned yet. I'm a plumber so im not gonna address the power but the water. Unless u live in a state that doesn't get a winter the instant hot water heater will not get your water hot enough. The ground water temperature coming in can be too cold in a lot of parts of n...
If Aviva traders is an option they insured my rhd for basic liability than once I got an appraisal they have me full coverage. My surf is appraise at 11500 and I'm insured for full value and its only 103 a month. I know Ontario is a bit pricier for insurance but Aviva may be worth a try
Great post. I will agree with the effectiveness of those mods. Although the head may crack eventually, it's running like a champ right now. Not underpowered either. Turns 33s with no problem. And runs as cool as could be.
Can this occurrence of all these heads cracking in North America possibly be related to the junk auto trans that comes in like 98% of the surfs that come over here? I have also had an auto surf, albeit for a short time til I parted it out for spares for my current surf. It overheated on my way...
Ya I do. Fix the issues like I said and no more overheating. Japan isn't too big on vehicle maintenance. The industry is set up to discard old used vehicles to buy new so the maintenance of vehicles suffers.
If the engine is so crappy how is it in almost every hilux and surf around the world...
In Alberta we still have a few insurance companies that will provide coverage.
I had to get my surf appraised before I could get full coverage though. If u Ontario guys have family in Manitoba try that, as mpi is an absolute dream of an insurance provider.
Well since I actually have a surf with a 2lte ill chime in. The head cracking is way overblown. There are a few things that should be done to the motor and than u will have no issues unless a pre existing condition is present.
Turbo back go 3 inch exhaust, add an intercooler and for good...
Trailer for sure. U may find u need to beef up rear suspension. I pull a 14 ft pop tent behind my surf and take it many places most trucks alone won't go.
It has 31 inch tires and a custom subframe lift too