ajg193 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Never had a problem with the Starlet, run it right down to just about fumes a few times. I guess the tank is a bit more of a simple shape than some other cars. I think there may be some slight factory baffling in there too. Hilux on the other hand is a piece of shit when you get near the empty line on the guage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin'joe Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 19 hours ago, ajg193 said: Hilux on the other hand is a piece of shit when you get near the empty line on the guage. VN commodore would stall the pump at 1/3 tan round a bad corner. had to remove fuel line from inlet and give it a shot of air at 120psi to get it spinning again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyJoe Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 On 21/10/2022 at 18:09, shizzl said: I once had a gearbox stuck on a dowel/spline. gave it a big clutch kick and she popped off It was stuck on the dowels. Honestly I've never experienced anything similar to that. I was hammering on an old bread knife to get the box out far enough to get the cold chisel in and then a prybar. Fought me the whole way off too. That was absolutely nuts Never again . 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Bloody mongrel cars haha. anti seize for the win 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4nd Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 6 xLiPo 18650 for $3. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/electronics-photography/batteries/rechargeable/other/listing/3825434292 They're in a pack which is annoying if you want to split them, but ideal at 24V. I've just realised it'd be simples to bend up the tabs and parallel them (Equalise the charges 1st!!, needs BMS) At 1kWh pack, the short circuit current would be 1250A, so be CAREFUL! I make that about $100 k/Wh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXFORD Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 On 21/10/2022 at 10:58, shizzl said: I’m a total noob with efi and conversions. need info on what I should be doing for this efi fuel system for the 4age swap . I only have a low pressure line and pump on the car at the moment. im guessing that line can be used for the return line. do I need to use a surge tank or would it be fine directly from the tank with an inline efi pump? No, bin all the original shit and start again. In some applications, even return pressure can exceed the carb hose rating, especially if pump working pressure is greater than the flow ability of the hose (sizing not matched properly). And you would fail cert for not running efi hose in an efi swap anyway. Surge tank is probably sensible if you plan to do hunnits in it. Can rig them up fairly inexpensively with all the aftermarket stuff available these days. Just make sure you check the lvv requirements if fitting one in the boot because different vehicle types have different requirements. (Hatch/wagon with open boot vs sedan with sealed boot for example) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Plastic underneath door cards, I already learned you can use greenhouse plastic sold off the roll at mitre10 off this site. But what is the exact product used to glue it on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 I tape mine in place with duct tape along the top so easy to remove if I need to do window/lock fixing in the future. Or if it just needs securing along the top then use sikaflex 123 ms bond https://www.placemakers.co.nz/online/adhesives-sealants/adhesives-sealants/caulks-and-sealants/interiorexterior-sealants/sikaflex-123-ms-bond-adhesive-and-sealant-300ml-bond-grey-595755/p/5900433?gclsrc=aw.ds Make sure to tuck the bottom back into the door so any condensation will run back into the door rather than out into your carpet. Our toyota van has long slots an inch up from the bottom where you pop the plastic through. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Possibly silly question so laugh if you will but how important is that plastic behind the door cards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 A lot of OEMs use non setting butyl to stick them on. You can tell its this stuff because its black, soft and sticks like shit to a blanket. I think i got my last lot of butyl rope from Aliexpress. Rover used duct tape though, so if its good enough for them, its good enough for me. If you use black plastic, it does make it surprisingly hard to locate the holes you need to poke in it... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 7 minutes ago, igor said: Possibly silly question so laugh if you will but how important is that plastic behind the door cards? Very. My Rover was leaking water into the foot wells, over the door seal, because the tape on the bottom of the plastic had lost its stick. The moisture also soaked into the door cards and caused them to distort and warp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Yep- @igor any moisture that makes it past the window seal (which will be plenty) and then sits in the bottom of the door ,because the drain holes are badly placed or blocked, can then find its way as condensation onto the cards if not protected. A bit warmth in winter and the rising damp will fuck the cards on old cars with the hardboard backing and they'll warp easily (very hard to straighten once bent) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Its actually dust proofing too. It forms an airtight (ish) seal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Its actually dust proofing too. It forms an airtight (ish) seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 +1 for aliexpress non-setting butyl rope, works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Recommend me a tablet plz Need one for work. Will be used daily a lot, will keep many photos on it Needs to be big like a4 sheet size Need to be able to write on the screen with a pen thing (stylus?) Needs to be reasonably tough /drop proof Android would be preferable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datlow Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 20 minutes ago, cletus said: Android would be preferable Ipads in hard cases for work just work But fuck there stupid own photo format and no SD card Bought a cheap as Lenovo for our digital sign in, was 250 from Noel leemings Struggles with just loading the web page for its 1 singular job Maybe a Samsung, there fancier phones are pretty good so far imo (and there cheap ones are pretty shit..) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Perhaps a Windows Surface product? https://www.pbtech.co.nz/category/computers/tablets/windows-tablets Not sure on the drop proof, but i'm sure you could get cases. Depends on budget too I guess. But with Windows at least it will do everything you need. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 A Panasonic tough pad is probably not cheap, but they're durable. They're available with a keyboard attached too. The one I use to run RAMM was MOONBEAMS becauee of the built in GPS transceiver thingy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Also fuck apple. Their shit is so illogical/hard to use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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