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Forum: Everything Else 03-03-2024, 07:03 PM
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Views: 6,459
Posted By Thumper
Oh, nice. Maybe worth just driving it as is for a...

Oh, nice. Maybe worth just driving it as is for a while before cannibalizing the drive train.

But wait... Now I see where the deep discount came from. You inherited the resident mammal. What's the...
Forum: Everything Else 02-29-2024, 06:10 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,459
Posted By Thumper
Shims! Those are no fun. It's always like doing...

Shims! Those are no fun. It's always like doing the job over and over if you don't have the right shims you need, and you have take them out just to figure out what shim you need, whether you can...
Forum: Everything Else 02-22-2024, 05:45 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,459
Posted By Thumper
Timing chains usually outlast the engine. Well,...

Timing chains usually outlast the engine. Well, it may have lasted as long as the head at least!

Tensioner worn, maybe needs a new spring? Hopefully, you are on the right track with cam chain...
Forum: Everything Else 02-12-2024, 12:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,459
Posted By Thumper
Low compression due to leaking gasket in cylinder...

Low compression due to leaking gasket in cylinder 1 could be bad enough to prevent firing (diesel needs high compression for the explosion, of course). Yes, you probably do have a leak allowing gases...
Forum: Everything Else 02-03-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,459
Posted By Thumper
The Mitsubishi 2.8L i4 engine is an absolutely...

The Mitsubishi 2.8L i4 engine is an absolutely perfect size for a Turbo diesel. Even today (!), you can buy those Toyotas in Australia with the same size- Utes (Hilux) and the Land Cruiser. Awesome...
Forum: Everything Else 02-02-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,459
Posted By Thumper
And here is that pint glass about one minute...

And here is that pint glass about one minute later ;)


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Forum: Everything Else 02-02-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,459
Posted By Thumper
brewing

I haven't had time to brew for a couple of years. I have a 10 gallon system, a cut out half barrel and 5 gallon soda fountain kegs. Pyrex carboys for collecting wart and also for the primary and...
Forum: Everything Else 02-02-2024, 06:32 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,459
Posted By Thumper
I know about COL issues there. 4pack of beer is...

I know about COL issues there. 4pack of beer is $25. Ouch

You can buy a Nissan Leaf for under $28k USD in the States, Same car is $62K in Oz.

He recently added a battery to his home solar...
Forum: Everything Else 02-02-2024, 06:15 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,459
Posted By Thumper
One of my brothers is in a 'burb of Canberra....

One of my brothers is in a 'burb of Canberra. They have an aging TDI Eos ragtop that's beginning to fall apart on them. He is talking about an electric conversion on an old '94ish 2WD Toyotalong bed...
Forum: Everything Else 02-02-2024, 04:32 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,459
Posted By Thumper
Doh! Rule of thumb working on old vehicles. One thing...

Rule of thumb working on old vehicles. One thing leads to another. :wtf:

I learned this in spades after buying an '02 Civic from the city impound lot. Full front end work... CV axels, struts, both...
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