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Looking at a 700R4 advertised locally and think the price is right but the seller says its a 'Narrow' 700r4?? From what I've read there is no such thing but am I wrong? From the pictures it looks like the same shape but maybe someone here can chime in? As most of the driving will be road based...

Tried searching here for a review for the above named water pump by some other users but didn't turn anything up. Its from Autozone and is substantially less than the Duralast new item (more than twice the price) As its recommended to replace both the fan clutch with the water pump any...

And where and what type of temp sender have you fitted (if you have) Thanks :grin:

Found a good video on testing the glow plugs .. Difficult to tell visually but the multi meter will confirm a good one or bad.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Po_1pNHE1Y I've read that when load is applied the voltage switches to 12v from 24v, and that if one is faulty more voltage goes to...

Ok ok I know I'm going to get the 'piece of string' comments but put aside the variable watts, ambient temperature, wind chill factor etc etc and post how long you plug your block heater in for, before starting on a chilly day.

As my daily 1009 racks up the mileage I get to spend a few hours per day gazing at not only the beautiful North Carolina country side but also the interior of 'Trooper'. Glancing at all the little jobs that need doing minus the limited time, I've started a mental priority list. The dead fuel...

I'm looking to bypass my damaged blower fuse port and though I've read a few examples I would like to document it for anyone else with some pictures.. If this has been done I can't find it. I guess first I'll need to identify the wires on the back of the fuse block (I remembered that Warthog...

Hi Guys Really pushed for time so apologies for repeating what might already be out there.. I have/will continue searching posted threads in the meantime but just in case someone has had the same exact issue and can save me some extra work... My M1009 has and is my daily driver and i've been...

Hey All Had a look at the wiring diagram and some of the older threads but just wonder if someone had experience with this exactly When I turn to start i get the solenoid clunk and often it cranks but as frequently it doesn't Its Had the doghead relay mod i've checked the grounding and...

Anyone tell me what this is called and where does the vaccum pipe go that comes off that right angle fitting?? So you know roughly where it is ..

I've ordered a set of Energy Suspension Poly bushes for the rear of my Truck .. I read a previous thread with this interesting comparison .. http://toyota.off-road.com/trucks-4x4/tech/poly-vs-rubber-18641.html My question is has anyone found them sqeaking or have they changed and no longer do...

HI Guys Thought I'd start a seperate thread of the ongoing mission to get my M1009 into a great daily working truck. I want to start with the current problem first and then I'll add some pics later of the things I'd done so far when i get chance.. Ok I had wondered if the truck doesn't...

Hi Guys .. i'm Tackling my sloppy steering and once it was jacked up and the wheels were off it was obvious that at least the tie rod end that connects to the steering arm was very loose and moving the steering wheel it was contributing greatly to the 'slop'. I've searched the term but i...

Hi Guys Anyone tell me how to safely remove the volt meter pictured here? seems to turn a little either way and i dont want to damage it. Thanks in advance :D

Ok so i'd been working extensively repairing a wiring fault with the 1009 for two days with the radio on and lights on off on off whilst diagnosing the problems ... finished up went to crank it up and when i held the glow switch on it made a popping sound and the dash lights dimmed .. it began...

Hey All Finally got a 1009, need an inspection and have problems with wiring! The running lights at the front appear to have issues with the bulb holders amongst indicator issues at the rear..everything works as it should until the headlamps are on then stop/indicators dont Q. Are the front...

Hi guys found the site, wish I'd seen it earlier but when settled in new home am planning on buying a CUCV any advise on what to look for where to look and the kind of cashish needed would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance!