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- Thu 18 Mar, 2021 2:13 pm
- Forum: 4WD Tech
- Topic: Rubbing drums
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4428
Rubbing drums
Hi Gang, after replacing rear wheel bearings, brake cylinders and brake shoes I noticed a rubbing noise. Figured it was the shoes bedding in, however upon inspection it’s the drum hitting the backing plate. Happening on both sides. See photos The only things I can think of is the wheel bearings are ...
- Mon 15 Feb, 2021 10:43 am
- Forum: 4WD Tech
- Topic: what to look for when buying spark plugs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1290
Re: what to look for when buying spark plugs
I've gone with the NGK ones. The original Suzuki sticker under the bonnet has this brand also.
NGK BP5ES is the spark plug model for anyone reading this at a later date. (other options on the sticker where Champion N8YC and ND W16EX-U)
NGK BP5ES is the spark plug model for anyone reading this at a later date. (other options on the sticker where Champion N8YC and ND W16EX-U)
- Sun 14 Feb, 2021 7:46 pm
- Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
- Topic: 20th March- Technical day Steve’s shed, Kinglake
- Replies: 52
- Views: 8152
Re: 20th March- Technical day Steve’s shed, Kinglake
I'm in
Suggested topic: valve clearances
Suggested topic: valve clearances
- Sun 14 Feb, 2021 7:44 am
- Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
- Topic: Toolangi 30th Jan – Solid Medium
- Replies: 50
- Views: 7487
Re: Toolangi 30th Jan – Solid Medium
Good news, found out why i lost brake fluid. Wheel cylinder was leaking.
rear wheel bearing also gone. front brake caliber also sticky.
Time for some maintenance! That's Mud for ya......
rear wheel bearing also gone. front brake caliber also sticky.
Time for some maintenance! That's Mud for ya......
- Sun 14 Feb, 2021 7:42 am
- Forum: 4WD Tech
- Topic: what to look for when buying spark plugs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1290
what to look for when buying spark plugs
Hi Guys Looking for advise on what spark plugs to get. I've had my car over 5 years now and don't recall putting a new set in ever. Good maintenance? I see there are many options and descriptions are rarely technical. what should I be looking for? vehicle is a 1990 Sierra, GB13. Vitara carby. Extrac...
- Tue 09 Feb, 2021 9:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 4 wheel drive training
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1548
Re: 4 wheel drive training
for those interested, I completed a 2 day course over this past weekend with Mountain Top Experience. I was going along as a helper but also with an open mind towards it all. (another story) I’ve grown up 4 w driving, owned many different 4 wheel drives, been in the club for 5 years or more now, bee...
- Fri 29 Jan, 2021 4:32 pm
- Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
- Topic: Toolangi 30th Jan – Solid Medium
- Replies: 50
- Views: 7487
- Fri 29 Jan, 2021 10:36 am
- Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
- Topic: Toolangi 30th Jan – Solid Medium
- Replies: 50
- Views: 7487
Re: Toolangi 30th Jan – Solid Medium
Hi Guys, certainly going to be wet for us. Forecast for Toolangi today is 20-40mm. Tomorrow is less than 1mm and 23 degrees Perfect!
- Sun 24 Jan, 2021 6:53 am
- Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
- Topic: Toolangi 30th Jan – Solid Medium
- Replies: 50
- Views: 7487
Re: Toolangi 30th Jan – Solid Medium
yeah not too bad though. A bit of mud for extra fun
- Tue 19 Jan, 2021 11:56 am
- Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
- Topic: Tasy Round 2: Saturday 25th September return Saturday 2nd October
- Replies: 77
- Views: 13571
Re: Tasy Round 2
Hi Guys, I can’t see it fitting in for myself this side of winter. I also wonder if the Covid situation is still too unstable to go locking dates in. Looking at later in the year School term dates are Last day Term 3 is 17th September First day Term 4 is 6th October. For the sake of picking dates, h...