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  • #31
    Originally posted by JimmyC View Post
    Discovered the perfect dust cap for the new style ARB air compressor connector last week. The red cap from a can of WD40 fits perfectly and tight. The liquid that keeps on giving!
    Noice! Better than the standard rubber chair foot.
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    • #32
      Yesterday I got the dreaded charging light on the dash. 11.9 volts at idle. Luckily all this happened right after i pulled into the home driveway. Rang Toyota, 1 in SA and it was $776. Rang the local Repco and they had one in stock for $670 (down to just over 600 with the 10% RAA discount). Took about 4 hours with a lot of cursing and swearing but got it in.
      Seems like the connection between the pulley and the centre shaft on the old one is buggered. The belt will spin the pulley but not the internals. Oh well. If the new one lasts 140,000 like the OEM one did then I'll be happy.
      The new one is a 100A one which i think is the same rating as the old one. Can anyone confirm?

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      • #33
        Did my own research and found the OEM one is 100A too so got the same size which is a relief.
        Just got back from a trip down to SA including KI and the South east and the car came into its element. Sure helped being able to drive from Alice Springs to Adelaide without refuelling and still get in with a 1/4 tank showing. Can't complain with that!

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        • #34
          Made it 3000km before the replacement alternator began to make noise. No water crossings, no excessive dirt driving (maybe 20km or so).
          Luckily it's a warranty job, unluckily the old alternator needs to get sent away to get the claim assessed. In the meantime I've bought another unit and fitted it (see thread) and will get the money back once claim approved. It is making a definite squeaking noise so shouldn't be an issue.
          Next job to tackle, once Australia Post hurries up, is to cut-out and re fit the soft plastic cover between my wheel well and the engine bay.

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          • #35
            New rear springs in yesterday more suited to my load. Upgraded to OME 2898 in the rear (constant 200kg) and the car already sits a lot better. Very happy with the result.
            Also fixed the soft rubber lining between the wheel well and the engine bay (the drivers side one). Genuine part was $117... stuff that. Bought a 1mx1mx1.5mm piece of nitrile and made my own for $40. Used a lot less rubber than I thought so if anyone needs nitrile, I'm your guy!

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            • #36
              Fixed the loose rear spoiler this morning (at 3am on my work break). Just needed to nip up the bolts a little bit.
              Next task is to tighten the bolt holding my passenger rear light in. Unfortunately that involves removing the drawers... bummer

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              • #37
                Originally posted by JimmyC View Post
                Installed an ARB 2.5 x 2.5 awning today. Long overdue!
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                You decided against a foxwing style awning in the end Jimmy...obviously...the ARB awning is a good one, but I'm about to fit out a new Prado shortly and am looking at a foxwing...as we found we wanted cover over the rear cargo area as well...any thoughts or comments about the foxwing style of awning...did you consider one?
                SE Qld: GX 150GD Auto, (Feb'16 build): TJM T15 steel b bar, 9,500lb TORQ winch, TJM s steps, Rhino Pioneer Platform (42102B 1928X1236mm), front recovery points, Wynnum towbar, P3 brake controller, TNN Underbody guards, UHF, TREKtable & LED striplight, Custom Fridge & Drawers, Waeco CFX50, 9inch illuminator 160W LED spots, 40mm lifted Dobinson Suspension (Zordo's), ScanguageII, 30 Sec Wing Awning

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                • #38
                  Mine went at 162000, wasn't game to do it myself.
                  Local Auto Spark supplied and fitted for $546 while I wandered around the local auto shops.
                  I think the aftermarket are higher current output than OEM and one supplied to me volts up by 0.5 - 1.0 volts.

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by brogers View Post
                    You decided against a foxwing style awning in the end Jimmy...obviously...the ARB awning is a good one, but I'm about to fit out a new Prado shortly and am looking at a foxwing...as we found we wanted cover over the rear cargo area as well...any thoughts or comments about the foxwing style of awning...did you consider one?
                    I had a good think about it but in the end it came down to the fact the fox wing awnings are huge on the car when folded up.Plus I couldn't justify 3x the cost for one. Maybe in the future.

                    Originally posted by Limo Guy View Post
                    Mine went at 162000, wasn't game to do it myself.
                    Local Auto Spark supplied and fitted for $546 while I wandered around the local auto shops.
                    I think the aftermarket are higher current output than OEM and one supplied to me volts up by 0.5 - 1.0 volts.
                    $546 is very good for fitted. I was $601 post AANT discount at repco.

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                    • #40
                      Finally received the refund from Repco on the alternator. One less thing.
                      However now it seems the air conditioner compressor has developed a noise. It makes a noise to what id describe if there was a ball bearing bouncing around inside it. Only does it when the engine is cold and when the engine warms it goes away to almost nothing. Aircon still works so this is a problem for future me to deal with.
                      Looking at buying a used compressor for about $250 as a new one is $900 plus. Anyone have any tips for this?

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                      • #41
                        Well I found out what the noise was... Luckily not the air-con compressor. The new serpentine belt installed had large lump on the flat side of it. Must have caused the noise somehow on the tensioner. Replaced belt and noise gone. Funnily the new-new alternator is making a squeaking noise when turned by hand too. Maybe it's just an OEX thing?
                        Somehow have taken off some more of the plastic in the wheel arch yesterday. Not sure how it happened but time to start searching for a replacement!

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                        • #42
                          Replaced my aux fuel filter today and switched to a 5 micron. Also switched it from a pre to a post filter. Tip for others is before installing the fm100 for the first time make sure the fittings will move and undo. Mine were very very tight

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                          • #43
                            New driver's side CV boot, wheel bearing and hub replaced. Hopefully it's smooth sailing from here on out!

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                            • #44
                              So the chief financial officer has let me at some of my tax return $$. Tossing up between a scangauge, ultragauge or projecta battery monitor. Any thoughts?

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                              • #45
                                Ordered an ultragauge from the US. Sent via USPS shipping which I've only read now on their website about how much they advise you not to use it! Fingers crossed it shows. Also ordered a replacement switch for my SBI12 override and a dual usb outlet blank.
                                http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/291567165...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
                                http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111889126...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

                                Slowly working through all the little problems with the car I have overlooked for the last 2 years. Small broken trim blips and alike. Big Job!

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