8th November 2025, 04:55 PM
Since making this thread, I have learned that the factory alternator has an "overrunning pulley" which is a one way clutch to allow the alternator to briefly continue spinning under it's own inertia...
30th October 2025, 10:53 PM
I hate removing the EGR cooler and putting it back in knowing it's redundant. A piece of dead weight in the engine bay, taking up valuable space :0
The reason it's still there is to connect the...
28th October 2025, 03:41 PM
I assure you, as a machine operator my electrical work doesn't deserve photos
28th October 2025, 03:11 PM
I had this sitting in a box for a couple of years forgotten about, put it in over the weekend along with the new alternator.
I like the idea of a smoother inlet path, and it tidy's up the engine...
26th October 2025, 03:26 AM
I recently had the pulley come off my original alternator, dropping the belt and losing all things important (like aircon & water pump). Not to worry, being only a few kms from home after a trip to...
20th October 2025, 05:13 PM
Yes. best way is to get a pressure test to know any weak spots
11th October 2025, 09:29 PM
Crack the valve, push the brake, close the valve, release the break.
You can also vacuum bleed with a spray bottle nozzle
11th October 2025, 09:26 PM
it's pretty easy, but get one of these hub bearing spanners from ebay/amazon first
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11th October 2025, 09:16 PM
I have triple batteries
starter + aux under bonnet (both lead-calcium)
Victron 75/15 mppt + 200w solar panel to achieve voltages above alternator output which is required for lead-calcium...
31st December 2024, 09:15 AM
I thought pre-07 wasn't compatible with OBD2 protocol
I'm thinking it would be handy to locate the fuel cut off solenoid and experiment with it.
26th December 2024, 01:32 PM
Working away from home over Xmas here, hope everyone else had fun!
23rd October 2024, 09:09 PM
My list is pretty easy.
1989 Mazda 626, age 18
2003 Mazda Bravo 4x4, age 23
2008 CRD Patrol, age 34
Now 40 and still driving the patrol.
9th October 2024, 04:56 PM