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by stevend34
Sat 20 Mar, 2021 8:52 am
Forum: 4WD Tech
Topic: Rubbing drums
Replies: 11
Views: 4545

Re: Rubbing drums

yeah know exactly what you mean. my bearings did not come with a seperate spacer, nor did they have the colar. That will be my issue for sure.
there is a 5mm difference according to new ones ive looked up vs mine.
by stevend34
Thu 18 Mar, 2021 5:23 pm
Forum: 4WD Tech
Topic: Rubbing drums
Replies: 11
Views: 4545

Re: Rubbing drums

yeah i know what you mean; expected: onside of the bearing has a lip on it. These bearings where the same both sides. It could explain it. cheapo bearings in purchased: https://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/prod ... /ZPN-01832 Chucked out the old bearing so i don't have a comparison. Anyone got a beari...
by stevend34
Thu 18 Mar, 2021 2:13 pm
Forum: 4WD Tech
Topic: Rubbing drums
Replies: 11
Views: 4545

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 ...
by stevend34
Mon 15 Feb, 2021 10:43 am
Forum: 4WD Tech
Topic: what to look for when buying spark plugs
Replies: 3
Views: 1324

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)
by stevend34
Sun 14 Feb, 2021 7:46 pm
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: 20th March- Technical day Steve’s shed, Kinglake
Replies: 52
Views: 8297

Re: 20th March- Technical day Steve’s shed, Kinglake

I'm in

Suggested topic: valve clearances
by stevend34
Sun 14 Feb, 2021 7:44 am
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Toolangi 30th Jan – Solid Medium
Replies: 50
Views: 7637

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......
by stevend34
Sun 14 Feb, 2021 7:42 am
Forum: 4WD Tech
Topic: what to look for when buying spark plugs
Replies: 3
Views: 1324

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...
by stevend34
Tue 09 Feb, 2021 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 4 wheel drive training
Replies: 4
Views: 1564

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...
by stevend34
Fri 29 Jan, 2021 4:32 pm
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Toolangi 30th Jan – Solid Medium
Replies: 50
Views: 7637

Re: Toolangi 30th Jan – Solid Medium

luigi wrote: Fri 29 Jan, 2021 12:40 pm Hi Fellas.
Jeez! Half a wheelbarrow full since 9.00 am in Bendigo :o .
Its heading Sth.
Regards. Wayne.
Yeah you need to come along wayne!
by stevend34
Fri 29 Jan, 2021 10:36 am
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Toolangi 30th Jan – Solid Medium
Replies: 50
Views: 7637

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! :D