Engine drive belt idler pulley is cactus
Hi All, Recently I started hearing an unusual whirring noise coming from the engine bay. Figured it was a bearing on one of the units driven by the engine belt - and hoped it wan't the alternator,...
View ArticleDiff Gearing Confirmation
Hey guys. Just wanted to confirm Diff Model and Gearing as I am looking into Lockers and getting some silly reactions. I have a 2000 model Fronty with the 5 speed manual, which should have a Dana 44...
View ArticleSleeve time now... pulling tool?
Wow, what a ride... Ok, so i had the clutch replaced, nice new exedy solid flywheel and clutch and pressure plate. New brembo pads for front and rear, redid the front hubs as the PO had used so much...
View Article6ve1 engine rod replacement
Hi I have a rodeo 2005 with a 6ve1 engine number 1 big end bearing is RS , i determined this from a good video testing rod knock with a screw driver its only done a few ks with the knock Has any one...
View ArticleJackaroo Deisel Performance Issue.
Hi All, I am new to this Forum, but after looking at all the posts here about different jackaroo issues, I hope you guys maight be able to help. I have a 1989 4Jx1 3.0 TDI with 210,000km and it is...
View Article2015 Isuzu Dmax
Greetings, I have just updated my 2007 Rodeo for a 2015 Dmax Terrain, it is part of a plan to team it with a Trackabout camper trailer and do the big trip around OZ. I am open to any...
View ArticleEngine running rough and missing, no power, require some URGENT advice please
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and new to Diesels and 4WD's for that matter, so please accept my ignorance. I have recently purchased a Jackeroo 2000 model, Turbo Diesel that has an issue, and I...
View ArticleStart after seal replacement
Hi all I have just followed Jeff Halls post and replaced my injector sleeve seals. I drained all fuel replaced both oil filters aswell. It just doesn't want to fire. Q1.How tight should the plunger get...
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Injector Sleeve Repair (Do It Yourself) Step by Step
Hello everyone !! I recently had to do the dreaded injector sleeve seals and it was hard to find all the information and piece it together so I took photos from start to finish listing everything the...
View ArticleInjectors... replace/clean/repair? I am in brisbane, after some advice.
So, sleeves done!! gently, slowly, safely, with all seals lubed up with vaseline, the coolant is remaining diesel free!! but.. yea. Injectors are obviously dirty/blocked, as its still missing the...
View ArticleHere is a quick and easy test for injector solenoids.
Get yourself a 50 dollar LCR meter from jaycar. Its an inductance/capacitance/resistance meter. All you should care about is the inductance. with my 4 injectors out, but the coil still attached to...
View Article4JX1 died, cleaned RPCV, now runs but blows lots of smoke
Hi guys I've been checking the forums and haven't found someone with the exact same problem as me, so here goes.... The jackaroo died on me suddenly one day, only 10km after an oil change. Long...
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01 r9/tf rodeo wheel alignment
HI guys so after recently lifting my rodeo by winding up torsion bars, i have come to notice some bad tyre wear and extremely bad camber. the passenger side has a positive camber whilst the drivers...
View ArticleEngine running rough and missing, no power, require some URGENT advice please
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and new to Diesels and 4WD's for that matter, so please accept my ignorance. I have recently purchased a Jackeroo 2000 model, Turbo Diesel that has an issue, and I...
View ArticleWont start all of a sudden different problem?
Hey I've got a 2000 3.0l diesel 4xj1 with 235000KMs I've had the orps done 2yrs ago and the injectors, but can't seem to figure this new problem. I drove to work and the car ran fine then 9hrs later...
View ArticleTF rodeo diesel diff ratios
Can anyone tell me if diff ratios through the TF diesel series were the same? I have a 94 diff with 254mm drums currently in a 99 LX and have found an 02 diff with 294mm drums which was standard
View ArticleReplacing 6VE1 ecu
Hi guys, I have an 03 RA Rodeo, 3.5 V6 4WD auto. I have a dodgy ecu and need to replace it. Has anyone done this before? I understand I will need to replace with same spec ecu. I have been...
View Article2004 Rodeo Flared Arch Trim
Hi, Everyone. I am trying to locate some rubber trim, This is the fill in rubber strip between the flared arches and the body. Mine has started to fall apart, I have tried my local panel beater but he...
View Articlera07 rodeo gearbox noise
hey guys have noticed in my ra rodeo (4jj1 motor) a bloody awful whirring noise in the gearbox. it starts around 22-2300 rpm in 1st and 2nd gear. goes away when you push the clutch in. have read in...
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Timing belt tensioner SHAT itself
Hey Guy's My sons 97 Frontera ground to a halt the other day . Initially thought it was a fuel pump but after checking it and finding it was good I checked the timing belt and found when the car is...
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