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Please post a pic of your fuses; there are several variations to that topic ... https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/12088005_10154007022767289_1087119500782344524_n.jpg?oh=74c169b7a2d98ebba79a54cc9b684b5a&oe=56D20F6B&__gda__=1452180189_77163e846e6520d70d...

Is there any reason why I can't replace my 30 year old (ceramic?) fuses with a suitable amperage modern glass bulb with filament? The original fuses are listed as part 09-40-71 and are not available on the SAV website. Some bush mechanic has wrapped a few loops of wire around one of mine already - s...

A bit of press work : https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12072665_10153997572382289_6527953982573088085_n.jpg?oh=60115134fe767534524614807c4178db&oe=569D1431&__gda__=1451863864_c9317237d76f9d2438ffb32b1bf43577 And close enough for me : https://scontent-sin1-1.xx....

An ex-colleague of mine has a workshop with a 200 tonne hydraulic press that he uses to bend steel I-beams and such.

Should be no problem for him.

I noticed in a previous thread that Andre mentioned he presses them straight in situ, but it's easier for me to take them to the steel workshop.

Amazing how much low end torque it makes for a small displacement petrol engine.

When people talk about doing Subaru boxer transplants and such I don't think they understand how the original unit was designed, then only compare peak horspower.

A good parts house with live, experienced human beings behind the counter is the place you are looking for. If you go to one of the typical "auto parts stores", they don't have a clue if it's not in the computer. You've been to those kind of places, I just know it. The good places are nea...

So I reached up and pulled the rubber grommet out this morning. It is an original FAG brand. I think when they decommissioned my truck they just ripped the hose out barb and all. Got some replacement hose and a check valve on Sunday. Now I just need to find a barb to join the hose to the grommet (th...

Work up too early this morning so I thought I might as well work on the truck. Amazing the difference the right tools make! :mrgreen: I like buying new tools when you know that just using them once is cheaper than paying a mechanic for the job. https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtp1/...

Thanks for the pic - very helpful.

I have the rubber grommet but not the barbed nipple.

Will need to take my booster out and visit all the truck shops.

Thanks for that.

Will probably need to remove the assembly to get a proper look at it. Probably find another 10 things to replace when I am there

Thanks for that. I printed a copy of the OTC tool and took it to my truck store this morning. They brought a CTA 4013 from out the back which was virtually identical to the OTC. Made in USA but not sure what they quality is like compared to OTC. Never thought it would be so simple - things here usua...

Unfortunately my Pinz was missing a few different bits and pieces when purchased. One missing item was the vacuum hose (and check valve) the runs from the motor to the brake booster. I have the banjo fitting on the manifold, so I am going to try and source some hose locally. It costs me $10/lb to sh...

Although not exactly the answer you are looking for, an infra-red thermometer 'gun' can be pointed at each of the exhaust manifolds to check if you are getting the same temperature (and hence burn) in each cylinder.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtl1/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/12079115_10153991840942289_7314370748123427722_n.jpg?oh=ac7dfad04f0ef43f346d9a4b6a567e3e&oe=5697FD30&__gda__=1451741153_572bd87ed934b8896b597150757b62f4 As far as I know sharing one page of a manual does not make a cop...

I am removing my tracks rods (terminology from manual) as they are both extremely bent and I have a cross-eyed front end. I removed the wheels and used a normal 2-jaw puller to remove both the outer tie rods. I could not get the inner ones as there is no clearance above. I referred to the workshop m...