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The question was in regards to the 3 hoses - manifold to be hooked up to waste gate acutator, what about the hose on the turbo .. any idea? (there are two hoses - one on waste gate and one on turbo that are empty and need to be directed somewhere.


simple answer. . .connect the two together ...

Just one other thing . . . in pic no 2

The black/red hose at bottom of pic. . .I think it says Powerflex on it. . ..

If this is the oil drain pipe from the bottom of the turbo, I'd be trying to make sure that it was less tight in its bend. . . An old turbo guru once told me that you need as ...

I agree with Murcod, you're better taking your wastegate actuator pipe to the manifold rather than the fitting above. . .. .that way your wastegate opens when your inlet manifold reaches the pre-determined level of boost not when the turbo reaches that level. That way, if you are loosing pressure ...

I agree with GQ and V8 Patrol. . ..

Too big an exhaust on a small capacity engine will kill torque

The "BIGGER is better" theory only works on Turbo'd engines, and then only to a certain extent. . . .I read somewhere. . I think it was in Corky Bells book on turbo'ing that a good mandrel bent ...

When I "reuse" a tappet cover gasket I only use gasket goo/silicone on the side that contacts the tappet cover. That way, if you have to take it off again, you can, without totally destroying it.

Cheers - Zbuild

Just out of interest, how did the rodeo go?

Hi Guys
Phoenix on the Overlander forum posted the following site in relation to discovery wiring diagrams. . . on the same page is a couple of zip files for 97 rodeos

No use to me but I thought any owners of 97 rodeo's might be interested.


http://www.carsoft.co.il/carsoft%20Tabl ... dRover.htm

Cheers - Zbuild

There is also an Channel Nine poll on at the moment. . .
should 4wd owners have to have a special licence, you can vote no (or yes if you wish) at:

http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/stories/1770.asp

at least it wont cost to do so

Cool. . . thanks for your comments & suggestions

Cheers - Zbuild

you vented and slotted your rotors, did you also replace the pads?

If so, were they exactly the same pads? are they fitting into the caliper firmly. . .if there is a bit of a gap round them they may be moving forward in the caliper and causing the "bang" under hard stop
Take the wheel off, get ...

Just about to buy a snorkel for my 2k rodeo V6
couldn't find a Safari . . . is Airtech the only other choice?

where do you suggest I get it from (Brisbane area)

Im fairly handy. . . was thinking of installing mysel, do they come with good templates for cutting the hole in the guard? Could be ...

Cool. . .. some good pics

Went to TJM today to get prices ... . any comments???

bought my 2k rodeo v6 from the govt. auction in Toowoomba. 2.5 years ago with 49,000 km, tray, glass canopy bull & towbar in good nick except for a little repair work to paint on doors for $24k. Has been a top vehicle so far.

A friend of mine knows a car dealer, he pays the dealer $400 and then ...

Hi all, Its time to do a bit of upgrading, Ive got the go-ahead from the accountant/handbrake and was wondering on what local companies (Brisbane) I should approach to quote me on the following bits:

Koni adjustable shocks x 4
rear springs reset
shackles
torsion bars
bushes
Safari snorkel ...

Hi all!
Ive got a 2k Rodeo, V6, Bull bar, lights, Warn 9000, Tray, 31x10.5's, GME3400 & GME handheld, Engel 40, Redarc bat isolator, Optima blue, Haines tow. . . .. I think thats all. . . .

Wish list: (soon) front air locker, Koni adjustables, torsion bars, reset rear springs, snorkel ...

I bought an Optima blue top about 4 years ago for my 240Z project car because it would be sitting for long periods without running. . . its been really good.

When I first tried to start the car (new engine/computer/injectors/everything) it took a loooooong time to get it running and that thing ...

You get another "Good Work" from me!
I'll be watching closely for the results too.
For the amount we use them you have to weigh up the cost difference. . .and there is a BIG cost difference between the BigW one and the other "expensive" ones.
cheers!