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*KRONIK* wrote:As regards the 19" wheels
Once the OD of the wheel and tire combo is under around 31"
You will be finelionofzion wrote:I am looking for some advice on going with bigger tires and rims. I have the 2014 Hilux 4x4 3.0L. Right now I’m running 265/65/17 Toyo Open Country A/T. I don’t off-roading but drive on various surfaces (mix of highway and normal trini bad roads). Will 19 inch tires/rims lift the van significantly? I enjoy the smooth ride right now but want a little lift without installing lift kit.
lionofzion wrote:I am looking for some advice on going with bigger tires and rims. I have the 2014 Hilux 4x4 3.0L. Right now I’m running 265/65/17 Toyo Open Country A/T. I don’t off-roading but drive on various surfaces (mix of highway and normal trini bad roads). Will 19 inch tires/rims lift the van significantly? I enjoy the smooth ride right now but want a little lift without installing lift kit.
CD4Accord wrote:Greetings tuners,
So I've had my 2000 KZN185 Hilux Surf (1kz-te) which was imported from Japan many years ago since 2014 and I never had this happen until recently.
https://youtu.be/hkpCUEpMbGc
See the attached YouTube clip of a dashboard alarm going off anytime the vehicle touches 110km/h or above.
I did some major electrical work last year (had a main harness short, had to rewire and fix a bunch of blown fuses etc). Only after doing that did this speed alarm start happening. The electrician who did the work has no idea about it or what he could have done to have re-enabled it.
The vehicle reverse alarm has always worked (the same exact noise), but never the speed alarm. I'd like to keep the reverse beep (which is a nice safety feature off-road) but cut the very very annoying 110kmph speed alarm.
I've seen a LandCruiser 80 thread here about it but no one offered any solution, just some discussion.
I'd appreciate any help I can get.
Thanks
CD4Accord wrote:Greetings tuners,
So I've had my 2000 KZN185 Hilux Surf (1kz-te) which was imported from Japan many years ago since 2014 and I never had this happen until recently.
https://youtu.be/hkpCUEpMbGc
See the attached YouTube clip of a dashboard alarm going off anytime the vehicle touches 110km/h or above.
I did some major electrical work last year (had a main harness short, had to rewire and fix a bunch of blown fuses etc). Only after doing that did this speed alarm start happening. The electrician who did the work has no idea about it or what he could have done to have re-enabled it.
The vehicle reverse alarm has always worked (the same exact noise), but never the speed alarm. I'd like to keep the reverse beep (which is a nice safety feature off-road) but cut the very very annoying 110kmph speed alarm.
I've seen a LandCruiser 80 thread here about it but no one offered any solution, just some discussion.
I'd appreciate any help I can get.
Thanks
SNIPER 3000 wrote:CD4Accord wrote:Greetings tuners,
So I've had my 2000 KZN185 Hilux Surf (1kz-te) which was imported from Japan many years ago since 2014 and I never had this happen until recently.
https://youtu.be/hkpCUEpMbGc
See the attached YouTube clip of a dashboard alarm going off anytime the vehicle touches 110km/h or above.
I did some major electrical work last year (had a main harness short, had to rewire and fix a bunch of blown fuses etc). Only after doing that did this speed alarm start happening. The electrician who did the work has no idea about it or what he could have done to have re-enabled it.
The vehicle reverse alarm has always worked (the same exact noise), but never the speed alarm. I'd like to keep the reverse beep (which is a nice safety feature off-road) but cut the very very annoying 110kmph speed alarm.
I've seen a LandCruiser 80 thread here about it but no one offered any solution, just some discussion.
I'd appreciate any help I can get.
Thanks
You have to take off the dash, and remove the little metal box mounted to the back of your speedo unit. Do a search on speed warning bell, the bigger UK surf sites had lots of information on removing them.
SNIPER 3000 wrote:No mystery there. More than likely a ground wire may have been reconnected. The last owner may have disabled it, electrician reconnected it.
CD4Accord wrote:The price seems good, the main cost on these vehicles would be if you have major engine problems. You want to check out the engine properly before buying, if not you talking a BIG budget engine rebuild. You want to make sure the coolant is in good condition (actual coolant and not water, no oil in coolant). You want to make sure you don't have compression or blow-by issues as well.
That prado is the non-intercooled version and still appears (from the small pic) to have the original radiator. This isn't always a problem but overheating really can be on these 1kz motors. Heat is their number 1 enemy, so if you go with it make sure the cooling system is in top shape.
Re the vehicle itself, they are generally reliable, especially the cable throttle versions (non e-throttle) ones. I can barely tell from your pic, but it appears to be cable throttle (good)
The only other thing to do is to buy an external transmission cooler and bypass the one that is in the original radiator. Sometimes the pipes crack inside the radiator and you get the famous toyota pink milkshake (coolant and transmission fluid mixing) and this ALWAYS kills the transmission. A separate cooler (and transmission line filter) is cheap and effective insurance, from someone who abuses their 1kz automatic.
CorrectCD4Accord wrote:I second using "oil based" coolants. I personally run the Valvoline Zerex Asian (red), which is supposed to be compatible with the Toyota coolant if your pocket kinda light like mine.
Did you end up getting the Prado? If so , how it going?
grimer wrote:I have a surf with a 5vz Fe, brought in a timing belt and water pump kit OEM , for it. The owner before already did the replacement so I have it there for sale. If anyone's interested msg me.
rkowlessar wrote:Looking for Surf ( 3RZ-FE ) gas engine timing chain cover.
Contact me 733-4452
There is a guy on FB rodney mookramhornchile wrote:
Does anyone have doors/door upholstery and a try liner for this model? (YN85)
Thanks
mad wrote:Looking to do a swap from a 2L to a 1KZ-T on my hilux
Where can I get the 1KZ-T to buy?
Also will the 1KZ-T bolt up on my gearbox?
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