l1ttle_d3vil

check the TPS too, might have crapped out... I've had a few of them crap out over the years with similar issues.

^They may use Seatbelt Sales in Antiqua St. (03)9638886, they are better quailty/prices than Ripco.

Just spoke to Eddie at Seatbelt Sales, this guy knows his shit...

Way more helpful, and way cheaper than the price I can get at Repco on a trade account...

Around $300 all up I think, and thats with a pretty massive trade discount too. That's for both front belts + buckles + fitting kit.

She couldn't tell me if they were retractable or not though, and I'm pretty sure I can't fit the retractable units because of the aftermarket seats (unless the unit mounts on the roof)

Not sure if this is in the correct forum or not so feel free to move if need be...

I need some new seatbelts for the Corolla... is a 1971 model with just the front belts, non retractable, so pretty basic...

Where is the best place to get new belts for something like this, without paying mega bucks?? Everyone I've asked so far has said Repco, are they the best place?

Cheers

-Matt

Hello!

Which bit of Ohope?

About 500m from your dads. You probably already know me, I did the photos at his wedding.

There isn't any garage space left (for a vehicle anyway), unfortunately... but in saying that I am considering flicking the KE off. That may not be until the end of the year though...

I'm also a cunt.

Cunts are most welcome to visit. But I don't think we're talking about the same kind...?

Bit of a long shot, but there are a few EB-OS-GC's on here so worth a try...

Looking for a flatmate for my place in Ohope. $180pw which includes power/phone/wireless internet/lawns. House is fully furnished except for bedroom.

Virtually straight across the road from Ohope Beach, quiet area, ocean views from the balcony.

Prefer someone clean and tidy, preferably working and must be able to pay rent on time! No dropkicks.

I'm 25, only me here at the moment, I'm pretty quiet and easy going. Don't mind having a beer or 3, but prefer not to have a flatmate who will have 25 mates over every weekend getting drunk trashing the place...

If you're interested or even know anyone who might be, flick me a PM on here.

Cheers

-Matt

The handbrake cable in the Corolla snapped and I need to replace it... one problem - all I know is it's out of a Hilux, so I'm trying to find the exact model.

Guy from the local wreckers seemed fairly certain it is from a 2WD Hilux, around LN85 model, but he says there are two types with different bolt spacing (around 45mm and 65mm). The bolts on my cable are approx 64mm apart. Total cable length is approx 125cm, but it has been stretched before snapping so this may be a bit off, although I'm fairly certain this is close to the original length.

Using Trademe + Carjam, I've found a couple of models around the LN85 series, and putting these vin numbers in to ToyoDIY, the cables from the two models below have a slight resemblance to mine...

1989 Toyota Hilux 1.8 Single Cab 2WD

Engine: 2Y

Chassis: YN85

1989 Toyota Hilux 2.4 Single Cab 2WD

Engine: 2L

Chassis: LN85

Still a bit of a guessing game though, so ideally what I need is someone who can ID exactly what model the handbrake cable has come off. If you know of someone with a Hilux around the same era as those above, could you please check it out and see if it looks the same, maybe measure the bolts and get a couple of photos.

Photos below are of my cable. Any info would be hugely appreciated.

Thanks

-Matt

Walking distance from town, depending on how intoxicated you are...

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=140+Lon ... 9,,0,-2.01

Just had mine oil lines off lastnight, and its got a 2mm hole for my journal bearing turbo. Steve Murch explained it all to me in really simple terms, now I can't remember any of it... something like it doesn't need any massive pressure at all, just a constant oil supply for the bearing to float on and it wasn't the pressure which kills the seals but the volume going passed them... probably way off there though... Short answer was just put a restrictor on.

First turbo I put on shat itself with oil coming out anywhere it could, second turbo I fitted a restrictor and its been fine since.

I've got a brass fitting which goes directly into the turbo core, which the oil line connects to. Filled the centre of the brass fitting with braising, then drilled the hole through it... simple as

Yup on seeing that plate am pretty sure it was strx7's mrs car...dunno if he posts here or not, can ask him about it though.

Yup was Megan's car going back a couple of years now.

Firestone and Beaurepaires have been the most expensive every time I've priced tyres.

Total Tyres (think they're the ones on Te Tahi St) are reasonably cheap I think, but I normally use Grants Automotive (opposite BP).

Mine did that a couple of times, first time was when the sender wasn't earthed, second time was when the sender unit was stuffed.

Sweet as, will do. PM me your number, and maybe what I'm supposed to be picking up might help

I'll get in touch with VG to pick it up

Need to be on the boat by 8pm, so will be at the viaduct around 7ish. Might be in Auckland earlier in the day if we come up to visit family though, otherwise I don't think we'll be leaving in a hurry Sunday morning. No idea where we'll be staying yet though...

Will be in Auckland for a 21st on the 21st. Its on a boat (really) so will be around the Viaduct somewhere, would you be able to pick up from there?

Will be going from Whakatane to Auckland on Jan 21st, and probably again the following weekend for the 4 & Rotary Nats if all goes to plan.

Hmm, wonder if the KE25 will have a new WOF by then... doubt it...

Just FYI, 26th is Election Day. So you could incorporate a team vote adventure also. (if you wanted to vote that is)

Edit: oh but you have to vote in your own suburb I think..

nah can do it anywhere, just need to get a different form when you go in I think... or something like that anyway...

wagons exist, never heard of a sedan though...

For all of you that have cut and shut a 4age inlet manifold.

Can you remember how thick it was???????.

Got pulled up on my cert for the brake M/C hitting the manifold so want to file some meat off to give some clearance!!

Cheers

Last one I drilled through (accidently) was about 3 - 5mm max from memory, not thick at all. This was up the front on the side though, back end might be a bit thicker.

They would be to wide I thinks? Need a touch of stretch for clearance. Will find out soon, wheels should be here monday, will get an old 205 50 slapped on one and do some test fitting.

I've got some old 225/50/15s sitting in the shed if you needed some to try...

if you happen to stop by around whakatane / ohope then we have a couch / floor you're welcome to sleep on!

just text if you might be coming through this way, PM if you need my number.

Wayne at WR Wills is about the only place in town I would recommend... good as guy to deal with.

Was this thing parked at the charty club in Ohope on Wednesday night? Saw an old Datsun there which looked fairly similar to this, from what I remember

Also, I remember something about the wiring in the dizzy changing between models, I think the wire colors stay the same, but do different things?

From memory the wire colours change between models but the pins stay the same, so when you plug a dizzy into a different loom the colours don't match, but it should work fine. Haven't played with a standard 4age loom for ages so my memory is fairly hazy

TPS's sh*t out fairly frequently though, and they are super sensitive so make sure they are set to the exact right specs using a multimeter and feeler gauges.