abs light on
hey all, my abs light on the dash is on all the time now, any ideas. thanks
View ArticleOil change in 2002 3.0 lt Turbo Diesel
Hi . I have purchased Penrite HDR 5 for my oil change and have been told to use 7.5 litres .... The issue is that the guy who sold me the oil and filters has also told me that there are 2 oil filters...
View Article"Check Engine" light. Arrrgh
Recently bought a 98 Jackaroo SE. Love it to bits. Am really impressed with it - Until - on the weekend the Check Engine light came on. When it's started cold all is fine, then after about 10 minutes...
View ArticleTachometer not working after engine swap
Just completed engine swap from 4jx1 to 4jg2 with no regrets at all. After many documented problems happening over the years did the swap. Extremely happy with end result, with no loss of perceived...
View ArticleTo smoke or not to smoke......
Hi all, I have a question for you learned folk out there.. I have just had a new (second hand) motor put into Jack ,my toil and tribulations can be viewed in "No oil pressure but starting fine". Had a...
View ArticleFuel tank removal
I have to replace the fuel pump on my 97 petrol Jack. All was going well until I find that for some unknown reason the bolts attaching the right hand side of the tank are fed through from above, like...
View Article4JX1 radiator replacement
Hi all, need a new radiator due to blockage. It's warm around the outside, cold in the middle and blows out the overflow. No oil in coolant, no coolant in oil, no bubbles etc. My question is are the...
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Just another smoke machine!
Hi Guys, As the title suggests the jack, after having the new HP pump installed, is still tossing out copious amounts of white/grey smoke(unburnt diesel) until it reaches operating temperature. It also...
View ArticleWho is happy with their 4JX1
Okay, just out of curiosity, I am interested to see how many owners of the 4JX1, like me, are happy with their unit. Also have you had major dramas?? By this I mean big $$$ (injectors, RPS, looms,...
View ArticleEngine Block Drain Plug on 3.2Ltr Petrol
Are there any coolant drain plugs on the engine block of the 3.2 ltr 6vd1 engine? My service manual states that there are two (one on each side) but does not show where they are - and I cannot locate...
View Articlecant find air leak
4jx1 replaced manifold gasket yesterday thinking it would solve my problem. Wrong Fair enough it took the map sensor code out of the trouble codes but I still have an audible air leak around that area....
View Article2011 Holden Colorado dash lighting problem/malfunction?
Hi all, new to the forum but joined for my Dad as he's not computer savvy in the hopes we can find someone who might be able to shed some light on his problem. He bought a brand new 2011 Colorado and...
View ArticleBullbar
Has anyone noticed (grant) that once a bullbar has been fitted that the car runs hotter. Mine is running up to 9 deg hotter
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New user, Chasing Frontera front bar?
Hey, My names Shaun, I'm from sydney. I own a 99 Holden Frontera which is a little different to what you guys are used to. Has all the B's. Big motor, Big rims, Bagged and Body dropped. What I...
View Article4JX1 cylinder head replacement
HI all, after 270,000Kms the old 4JX1 finally succumbed to diesel leaking into the coolant, so much that it was just running out of the overflow bottle during idle. No probs I thought and armed with...
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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 ArticleJack Dies 1 Month After Injector Sleeve Seal Replacement
Hi All, looking for some more advise. I have recently replaced the injector sleeve seals. It was very successful thanks to this site. The new problems started this week with the CEL coming on and...
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1998 - 6VE1 + 4L30e to 4JG2 + MUA5 conversion.
The mighty Jack has been off the road for long enough, and Brock is mouldy and smelly... The mighty Jack blew his 4L30e last year in August, and has been sitting since... with the intent of putting my...
View ArticlePart out or sell out
Hi all, I haven't been on for a while, yes that is right, trouble free motoring. But........ My wife has put the pressure on to replace the Jack with something that can fit into a shopping mall car...
View Articlehave a rattle noise only when driving, and im a newbie
hi every one, i am new to the jackaroo scene,i have a 2001 SE 3.5 v6 auto....not a bad bus...ok have a couple questions 1st now i only seem to here this when driving i here a rattling noise coming from...
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