I drove to the Grande Canyon last summer with a BJ74. Only problems was the 4x4 guys wanting the visit and ask about the truck. Truck ran great, cruises the interstate at 100 Km.
It is behind the glove box, the yellow wire. If a normally closed switch / or open iis nstalled the glow will be overriden.
Look in FAQ I think instruction's are there.
costs
Just had mine BED done in Calgary- Just over $800 including parts , labour and GST. (Pro-Active)
Lower Rad Hose heater was around $46 at local NAPA. Self install repalce anti-freeze at the same time.
Also has starter rebuilt as it failed to disingauge (24 V)- $288 including parts and...
I called Wawanesaa, they said it is nothing to do with RHD or safety. Just the cost of replacing parts on a older import (they mentioned Skylines).
also ING does not want to insure imports.
I went to Peace Hills, full coverage with $250 deductable.
(Is there no where else to take it to get it looked at earlier?)
I spoke ot the shop foreman at Country Hills Toyota, he said there is only three mechanices in Calgary he would recommmned. As a result if you want the work done correctly the first time, it's a month wait.
Sacrificial anodes of zinc are used also in outboard boat motors.
I know a guy who builds hotrods and puts zinc anodes in the frame, with a ground wie to the body to prevent rust. The zinc will corred before the frame or body. A zinc anode can be had a a boat shop or metal supply for less...
If the tip falls off does it fall into the cylinder ?
Fan is tight , have not checked the timing belt yet.
Still have a month before I can get shop time.
It could also be described as a loud knocking at start up and shut down. Similer to dieseling in a gasser.
I will leave it parked until I can get it to a shop. I have not dealt with Folk before any suggestions.
Thanks
Just imported a 1HDT 81 last week ,upon arrivel it run fine, no unusal noises. After one week, (today)at start up a banging sound ,once RPM was up a ticking sound, at shut down a bang. Oil is good, just changed it as well as oil and fuel filter. Odometer shows 95000 KM.
There was no...
I have a JDM, 1992 HDJ-81, the overhead compass does not apper to work ,aways shows the arrow at west. . Any ideas on how to reset it? As well as the alitmiter. It appears to have power as the light works.
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Thanks
John