Recent content by xkkat

Hi guys Thanks for the replies Turns out my ute was used on main roads and was fitted with heavier rear end It uses 295mmX56mm rear shoes These are off a later navara When I put in details of ute or by rego number the search always comes up with the wrong parts . All good now thanks XKKAT

Hi guys The above d 40 ute rear shoes need replacing Drums are still 295mm Linings are 55 mm wide can't seem to find 55mm linings Can anyone help? Regards XKKAT

hi, Chika i have an 05 Prado with 320 .000 on the clock, and apart from timing belt replacements and oil changes I've never touched it! my Navara is a sorry tale How can a manufacturer such as Nissan put out a crock of shit like the Navara BTW you can see from my name xkkat that I have had...

Hi Guys I gave up on the electronic boost control valve and installed a Dawes Valve setup Boost pressures are adjustable What's the best setting? Regards XKKAT

Hi, guys Ignoring the wisdom of this forum I purchased a new Boost control valve off E bay I should have listened! It made no difference at all Still the same problem as before , Just $50 poorer Anyhow I've now fitted a Dawes valve and asking what is acceptable boost pressure for this...

Hi Its 2013 build {Thialand} Its got 272,000 kms on the clock Regards xkkat

So Far changed all filters - All new vacuum hoses, New Boost control valve, cleaned MAF None made any difference. I bypassed the BCV and put vacuum feed straight onto the actuator, Whee it went like a scalded cat! Until the rubber hose out of the turbo blew off its spigot with a bang! Then I...

Hi Guys I followed old Tony's words of wisdom I cleaned the MAF sensor --Replaced all vacuum lines ---Replaced the air filter and Boost control valve The violent rev rise after 2000 is gone and the car runs with less power in all gears but still dies under 2000 Whats next The turbo was...

Hi Long time member with no troubles till now! Very slow until 2000 rpm then seems ok Won't pull without going down a gear or two I will change air cleaner out But that doesn't seem to be a problem Doesn't show any codes Anyone got any ideas Regards xkkat

Hi Gang I have a Thailand-built 2013 d40 dual cab Just done timing chains, and now looking at brakes The brake pedal goes too far down before it slows for my liking! There is some confusion as to the pads number for the front. The parts guy says there are various changes and he can't be...

Hi Tony all 4 door switches are working ok There is no 12v+ve on supply side of "Room light 10 A fuse All other electrical systems in car are working ok regards Xkkat

Hi guys Its now 3000Km since the timing chain kit job all running ok no problems whatsoever The kit fitted up perfectly and cost around $700 aust from the UK who source it out of Germany Everything you need is in the kit except the Viton "O" rings for the oil pump. The most difficult part of...

Hi Guys I asked this question about my D40 dual cab earlier but didn't find an answer. How are the cabin lights controlled The fuse called "Room light " is ok the Door open dash light is ok both front and back cabin lights wont light up I Dunno where to look regards xkkat

Hi gang just another question about my "new" truck. How far will it go after the low fuel yellow light comes on? and are there any problems if it runs out? Just asking as the nearest fuel for us is 35Km away! Thanks, XKKAT