jackaroo breathes !! restrictors removed !!
hi all, just posted this on exploroz so i had better put it here as well as it directly involves us, Hi one and all, now that i am a 'man of lesiure' i took the opportunity to take the jack down to the...
View Article07 diesel Rodeo humming noise at 1700rpm
Hi All, I have a 4wd common rail Rodeo 2007 model which is beginning to make a humming soft vibration noise when the revs are between 1600 - 2000rpm. I can feel it very slightly through the...
View ArticleHolden Vehicle Safety Recall 4JX1 engines
Hi all, At the risk of being very red faced over this if I'm wrong, I've just been told that there is an injector recall in the pipeline for Australia. I consider my source to be very reliable so I'm...
View Article6VE1 running rough after 150K timing belt replacement
Further to this thread http://forum.australia4wd.com/index.php?/topic/26155-engine-check-light-problem/I thought I would start my own. I have now been able to upload a low grade video, but you still...
View ArticleDiesel in coolant, white smoke, now wont start?
Well poor old Jack is crook. 242000 km on the clock. ORPS replaced a couple of years ago. Started out losing coolant, so replaced water pump and all was good for a couple of weeks. Last few days its...
View ArticleI've sold my ute! Sad but true.
Finally got the girl running like a top and decided to put it on the market. I would have kept the ute until it smoked, but I need a dual cab with a tray. Listed Sunday night, phone call Monday...
View ArticleReplacing the 4JX1 with ????????
My 4JX1 looks like it has danced its last dance in my 2002 Jackaroo (injectors etc). Was wondering if anyone has replaced their engine with another model/type? I was thinking of something like the new...
View ArticleCustom Snorkel
Hey all. I have a 97 fronty and am looking at putting a snorkel on it. i see that Airflow make a snorkel but i was also wondering how difficult it would be to make my own custom snorkel. Has anyone...
View ArticleShudder when in 4x4 mode at full lock
Hi all, Im new to the world of 4x4 as well as to holden previously being a ford man. Im wondering if someone can tell me if its normal/the cause of my Colorado shuddering and feeling like the brakes...
View ArticleBF Goodrich & Cooper tyres
Hi Looking at putting some new tyres on my Jack (2001 3.0TD) and thinking of Cooper ATR or BFGoodrich All Terrain. Will be using just standard size 245/70R16. I would like to know what people think of...
View ArticleFuel Consumption 1992 Rodeo Spacecab( help[!)
Hi Guys, I just joined up here last night to get a DEFINITIVE answer that I'm getting conflicting info on so hoping someone here can help me out!?? I'm selling my current problematic Jap car and had...
View Articleshould i buy this rodeo?
hi all im very new to cars and 4wding but i get my license next week and im very keen on purchasing a holden rodeo i found this one over at carsales...
View ArticleInjector problems (Help car wont start)
Hi team! Looking for a hand with an issue on my 04 3.0L ITD Rodeo So driving home from work last week, car started dropping revs in and out. I put in a long range tank a few months back and hadn’t...
View ArticleGood Adelaide mechanic or help with my 4JX1
Hi All, I am handy with the tools but am struggling to get my recently purchased Jack reliable.. giving me the *&^'s... Does anyone know a reasonable mechanic in Adelaide I can trust that can work...
View Articleholden rodeo ra v6 4wd gear box trouble
hey peeps im new to this forum but been reading for a bit and i now my problem isnt 100% new but i have a RA 4wd and im having the 4wd selecting probs that seem to plage these cars i was just...
View Article2008 LX Holden Colorado - Did i make a huge mistake?
About 5 weeks ago now i purchased a 2008 LX Holden Colorado. I've been a ford man forever and was going to get a ranger, but this Colorado was the setup i wanted and was in my price range whereas a...
View Articleeasy accessory power pickup point
I'm going to fit a CB to the Colorado- I figure I can save some time and frustration by couple minutes of typing- Can anyone offer a simple and quick accessory power point to wire in to ? Cheers
View Article2009 Colorado Chassis & 2004 Rodeo RA
Hey guys Does anyone know if I am able to fit a 2009 Holden Colorado 3L Diesel engine, gearbox, transfer, ECU and wiring loom etc from a donor car into a 2004 Holden Rodeo RA? Both vehicles are 4wd...
View ArticleReplacing the 4JX1 with ????????
My 4JX1 looks like it has danced its last dance in my 2002 Jackaroo (injectors etc). Was wondering if anyone has replaced their engine with another model/type? I was thinking of something like the new...
View Article4jx1 won't start after parts replacement.
Hi, I have a problem matic 4jx1 98 jackaroo the problem I had was the car kept stalling as the car came to a stop, and a non responsive accelerator. Somebody mentioned to clean out the RPCV so I...
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