Hi
Im Phil from NZ and have always been a Toyota 4x4 man.
My mate is the same but recently he picked up a couple of swb gq's for himself and his son and he really likes them so I got one as well, (for my son)
Ive done a lot of work to it, sand blasted the gutters which were just starting to lose their paint, wheels /tires, rocker assembly, exhaust manifold and studs, heaps of new switches, injectors, tail lights, water pump,viscus coupling, fan, hoses, belts,and plenty of bodywork, shocks and springs and more.
Now it has a type of rattle that sounds like its coming from the drivers side heater vent.
Only it isnt.
Ive had the dash completely out and at 100kms the rattle starts.
Ive had the valance off where the wipers are also.
Im starting to think its originating from further forward and travelling up the steering column or maybe the inner gaurd.
I also adjusted the backlash on the steering box as it was shocking, now ok.
Could it be coming from a hub or rota?
It sort of sounds like a dry speedo but of course it isnt.
Its a non turbo TD42.
There are no loose pipes on the fire wall.
Ive also adjusted the front wheel bearings
The truck has just passed a NZ warrant of fitness except for a faded tail light lens so is reasonably sound.
This rattle has got me stumped
Cheers for any suggestions