Diesel Archives

What does this white smoke mean for my engine?

What does this white smoke mean for my engine?

Michael 10/04/2017 0
Q. I was following my mate in his turbo-diesel 80 Series Cruiser on the weekend and I noticed that i...
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100 series Landcruiser fuel problem

100 series Landcruiser fuel problem

Michael 10/04/2017 0
Q. I’ve just snapped up a second hand 4WD and it was a dead-set bargain too. I managed to pick mysel...
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2 ¼”… 2 ¾“… 3” exhausts... Does size matter?

2 ¼”… 2 ¾“… 3” exhausts... Does size matter?

Michael 10/04/2017 0
20 years ago, exhaust systems rated low on the manufacturer’s design budget. But nowadays, an exhaus...
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Mazda BT-50 Engine Tuning

Mazda BT-50 Engine Tuning

Michael 10/04/2017 0
Question:Is it true that EFI diesels like my Mazda BT50 are deliberately de-tuned from the factory? ...
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Running LPG injection on a diesel

Running LPG injection on a diesel

Michael 10/04/2017 0
Question:Hi Andrew, someone asked you a couple of issues back about running LPG injection on a diese...
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DiD Pajero Fuel Filtration

DiD Pajero Fuel Filtration

Michael 10/04/2017 0
Question:Hi Andrew, I was hoping for your advice on the best setup for my 4WD. It’s a 3.2L DiD Pajer...
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A tip to avoid piston damage

A tip to avoid piston damage

Michael 10/04/2017 0
Q. I own a 1993 80 series landcruiser wagon manual diesel with 280,000 on the clock. It has the natu...
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What are the consequences of a turbo install?

What are the consequences of a turbo install?

Michael 10/04/2017 0
Q. G’day, I have a 2.8D HiLux that I want to turn the wick up on. It’s a reliable old bus but man it...
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78 series Landcruiser aftermarket turbo

78 series Landcruiser aftermarket turbo

Michael 10/04/2017 0
Q. I have a naturally aspirated 2002, 78 series LandCruiser. I am looking at purchasing a substantia...
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TD42 engine upgrades

TD42 engine upgrades

Michael 10/04/2017 0
Q. I own a LWB GQ wagon with more kilometres on the clock than I care to remember. It’s running a TD...
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Running in rebuilt engine

Running in rebuilt engine

Michael 10/04/2017 0
Q.  I’ve got a 1999 Nissan GU Patrol. It was originally a 2.8TD but I picked up a TD42 out of a roll...
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Aftermarket Turbo GQ Patrol TD42

Aftermarket Turbo GQ Patrol TD42

Michael 10/04/2017 0
Q. Is there anything that I would need to do to my GQ Patrol TD42 internally before fitting an after...
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Poor fuel economy 80 series Landcruiser

Poor fuel economy 80 series Landcruiser

Michael 10/04/2017 0
Q. I’m a recent convert to the ways of diesel having sold my 1FZ-Fe 80 Series LandCruiser due to gro...
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Toyota Landcruiser cold start problems

Toyota Landcruiser cold start problems

Michael 10/04/2017 0
Q. We have a 1988 HJ75 Toyota LandCruiser Troopcarrier 2h diesel, and we are having starting problem...
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Inline fuel pump

Inline fuel pump

Michael 10/04/2017 0
Q. I have been doing a bit of reading about the use of inline diesel fuel pumps. I have a 2.8TD Rode...
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Cold start 2.8L Patrol running rough

Cold start 2.8L Patrol running rough

Michael 10/04/2017 0
Q. I own a 1996 GQ LWB with the 2.8L turbo-diesel in it. My problem is starting in the morning. I ha...
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Mazda BT50 chip and rail pressure

Mazda BT50 chip and rail pressure

Michael 10/04/2017 0
Q. I’m considering buying a plug-in tuning chip for my Mazda BT-50 and I’ve heard that some of these...
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Intercooler for 5LE Toyota

Intercooler for 5LE Toyota

Michael 10/04/2017 0
Q. I currently own a 2003 Toyota Hilux, with the 5LE motor and aftermarket turbo. I wish to fit an a...
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