Tyres
Just got back from an epic 4 week, 10000km holiday and the tyres are shot. I want to go up to a 285/75/16, which is a 33inch I believe. Anyhow, will they fit easily with a 2inch lift? Also, I did a...
View ArticleNO pressure but starting fine....
Hi All, I have a bit of an issue with me old mate Jack.. The other night after running with no probs for ages, Jack decided to loose oil pressure. Now vehicle starts and idles like new, full of oil...
View ArticleRear seatbelt for 1999 SE
I need to replace the rear centre lap belt in my 1999 SE because the belt is badly worn and the buckle has come apart. The local 4WD wrecker won't sell used seatbelts (is this usual? I can sort of...
View Article3.2L problem
hi guys, need some info on a 97 3.2l jackaroo have a horrible loud tapping sound coming from passenger side rocker cover. i have pulled the rocker cover off and noticed the back rockers/tappets dont...
View ArticleI did the Monkey Gum track!!
Hello don't know If that's a good place to share my experience, but I'm so proud of myself and my Jackaroo. I did a Monkey Gum track!! with stock suspension and 265/75 r16 A/T Tyres!!! The only tuning...
View ArticleExhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve - FAQ and Links
Hi, So I have seen this EGR mentioned a few times randomly here and there and wanted to find out what it was exactly. I googled EGR and found a few links to help explain what it is and what it...
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Check engine light on 98 v6 jack
Haven't started jackaroo for a while as been waiting for new alternator. Finally got it going again but it wouldn't idle.so I gave it a few revs and eventually it idled again. Problem is check engine...
View ArticleAlby the Rodeo went pop-bang today...
Well, not quite pop-bang, and I'm not sure if the bang was just because the car stallled... here is the story. Last service (5,000km and 5 weeks ago) was uneventful but then we got a dodgy batch of...
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Spacer Diff Drop
When I fitted my Lokka, I decided to try a spacer diff drop(thanks to BennHW). I only ended up doing 14mm because I did not want to do any other mods to the brackets or lower crossmember. The Jackaroo...
View ArticleRear Bar..
HI All, JUst wondering if anyone has knocked up a steel rear bar for a 2000 JAck? I have been chasing one up but cant find any. I work in a steel fabrication workshop so access to welders, plasma...
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Cheap EGR Fix
G'Day All, I've got a 98 3.5 V6 petrol thats had a check engine light on for about six months. There was no noticeable symptoms except excessive fuel consumption which I didn't put down to an EGR so I...
View Article256Km and the Clutch
Hey Guys, So it seems the Clutch is starting to go, I get a whirring noise when I drive at low revs and a tapping noise that gets louder when I push the clutch in when I go to change gears that was...
View ArticleJackeroo vs Rodeo 6VE1
Our Jackeroo's 6VE1 has finally doen the death rattle. Looking to renew it. Thing is wreckers want $3k for an engine with 175k. Rebuild looking at $5.5K and two weeks with engine out. I have found them...
View ArticleNO pressure but starting fine....
Hi All, I have a bit of an issue with me old mate Jack.. The other night after running with no probs for ages, Jack decided to loose oil pressure. Now vehicle starts and idles like new, full of oil...
View ArticleRodeo RA Turbo Diesel aftermarket exhaust
Hey, Im thinking of getting an aftermarket exhaust for my TD Rodeo. Ive been doing a bit of research and still cant come to a final decision and was hoping other members could help me out. The...
View ArticleExhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve - FAQ and Links
Hi, So I have seen this EGR mentioned a few times randomly here and there and wanted to find out what it was exactly. I googled EGR and found a few links to help explain what it is and what it...
View ArticleDiff drop
Has any one done a diff drop on a fronty if so how or do I buy a calmini kit. I'm happy with the height of my car now I think a calmini might be not needed if I can do a front diff drop
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what are these plugs for
hi all just wondering if anyone knows what these plugs are for I thinking they where for the driving lights in the original bumper. these are just hanging behind the bulbar if they are is there a...
View ArticleCoolant for 4JX1
Hi all, I am going to do a coolant flush and change this weekend on my 4jx1 as I have not done this since I bought it about a year ago. Looking on the forums I found a bit of information, mainly in...
View ArticleAfter Timing Belt Change Problem.(Maybe)
Hi all, I am new to the Forum but I hope somebody is able to give me some advice on this issue, So here goes. I decided to change the Timing belt on my 2002 Petrol V6 DOHC Rodeo at 144000kms this...
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