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by jono165
Sat 06 Apr, 2019 5:45 pm
Forum: 4WD Tech
Topic: auto transmission Jimny
Replies: 5
Views: 1402

Re: auto transmission Jimny

If it's just a solenoid failure that's a fairly easy fix and is really no more work than a fluid/filter service - there usually on the bottom of the valve body with the pan/filter removed. It is possible to get the parts direct from Japan. As Steve said with these autos it is vital to keep an eye on...
by jono165
Sat 06 Apr, 2019 1:19 pm
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Wrecker Trip - Saturday April 6
Replies: 32
Views: 4480

Re: Wrecker Trip - Saturday April 6

Wrecker trip was successful, I think everyone managed to get what they were after.

No damage to report and 1 trolley rollover.
by jono165
Wed 03 Apr, 2019 10:30 am
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Wrecker Trip - Saturday April 6
Replies: 32
Views: 4480

Re: Wrecker Trip - Saturday April 6

Hi guys, just a reminded that this trip is coming up this Saturday. The weather is looking like it should be ok.

Don't forget to have a quick look at the stock list and price list online (autowreckers.com.au) and work out what you need/whats available.
by jono165
Sat 16 Mar, 2019 9:31 am
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Wrecker Trip - Saturday April 6
Replies: 32
Views: 4480

Re: Wrecker Trip - Saturday April 6

First post updated.

I've updated the attendee list. I have also posted a link to the topic I started under 4WD Tech - A guide to self serve wreckers.
by jono165
Sat 16 Mar, 2019 9:23 am
Forum: 4WD Tech
Topic: A Guide to Self Serve Wreckers
Replies: 2
Views: 16263

A Guide to Self Serve Wreckers

A GUIDE TO SELF SERVE WRECKERS Here's a bit of a guide to self serve wreckers as a source of cheap parts for our suzuki's as well as other useful parts from other vehicles. this is by no means comprehensive and we can keep adding to the list of useful parts from other peoples suggestions. Entry - En...
by jono165
Thu 28 Feb, 2019 9:39 am
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Wrecker Trip - Saturday April 6
Replies: 32
Views: 4480

Re: Wrecker Trip - Saturday April 6

We'll we've got plenty of interest so this will definitely go ahead.
I might star another thread in the 4wd tech section with all the junkyard gold items and link it here. I've got a few things to add to Steve's list as well.
by jono165
Tue 26 Feb, 2019 10:23 pm
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Wrecker Trip - Saturday April 6
Replies: 32
Views: 4480

Wrecker Trip - Saturday April 6

I'm planning on heading to the Imlachs Self Serve Wreckers in Clayton on the 6th of April to get a few things for some projects. It's a great place to get cheap parts or parts that may be worth adapting to your car. Items like diffs, long battery cables, suspension links etc. Example: BMW's use 70mm...
by jono165
Fri 11 Jan, 2019 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: viscous fans
Replies: 3
Views: 1014

Re: viscous fans

Hi colin, Re-oiling of the clutch fan is pretty straightforward. There should just be a few screws holding the two halves together on the centre hub. The silicone oil is available off ebay or another common source is a toyota dealer. Here's a link to a video - most fun clutches are the same so the p...
by jono165
Mon 29 Oct, 2018 9:20 am
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Zook Club Cup - 6-Nov-2018 - Arrive 8:30, 9am start.
Replies: 118
Views: 16884

Re: Zook Club Cup - 6-Nov-2018 - Officially 2 Trips On Offer!

Just an update from some interest we have had via facebook.
- Michael (username COMEON) wont be attending the medium trip anymore
- Christian (Grand vitara) who came to the trip at Bills has expressed interest in the medium trip - to confirm.
by jono165
Tue 23 Oct, 2018 9:44 pm
Forum: 4WD Tech
Topic: Suzuki Vitara AISIN Gas Emission Control Valve
Replies: 3
Views: 1520

Re: Suzuki Vitara AISIN Gas Emission Control Valve

Also available from here, i think this is the right part number, photo is a little blurry. Megazip are pretty good, parts come direct from japan.
https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dlya/ ... 8123-80400