4wd selection question - help needed pls

[Ava_Banana]

I was going to take some pics when I get a chance and post them as a "my new surf" post...

...but here is a taster:

It is listed as a KZN-185 on the logbook, but was registered as an "N" reg. The guy I got it off said the importer he got it off (5 years ago) said that it should have been on a "P".



Rear door is lift up styleee.

Wheels are 15" though.


Oh well, at least with the 4wd there is less to go wrong....a bit dissapointing, but there you go.

[blackpoolsparks]

I believe you posses the rare hybrid 2.5 gen. Hilux Surf only sold in Malaysia and parts of Vietnam. Very rare indeed.

[Apache]

Deffo 3rd gen but on 2nd gen wheels. I wonder if its one that was built during the crossover period?

[blackpoolsparks]

yea, they had to use up all the 2nd gen parts on the first few 3rd gens.

[Ava_Banana]

Ar5e end....

[BUSHWHACKER]

a 3rd gen with 2nd gen gearbox and transfer case never seen one before

The transfer case is on the passenger side in the 3rd gen.
So the body, engine, transmission and T/case are all 3rd gen, the rest is 2nd gen.


p.s. 'N' reg was the change-over year from 2nd to 3rd.

[NiftyNev]

That's a strange Surf. Post the model and Frame numbers so I can look up a production date and other details. It looks like half a second generation and a third generation.

Nev

[Ava_Banana]

That's a strange Surf. Post the model and Frame numbers so I can look up a production date and other details. It looks like half a second generation and a third generation.

Nev

Thanks.......will do.....

...are they on a plate in the car? (of course I checked them when I bought the car....not).

[Ava_Banana]

pm'ed you with details.....thanks...

edit...OK...can't pm you.

Model: KD-KZN185G - GKPXT

Frame: KZN185 - 0014393

Colour: 8L7 Trim: FZ16

Trans/Axle: A340F A01A

Plant: A51


thanks

[Sancho]

pm'ed you with details.....thanks...

edit...OK...can't pm you.

Model: KD-KZN185G - GKPXT

Frame: KZN185 - 0014393

Colour: 8L7 Trim: FZ16

Trans/Axle: A340F A01A

Plant: A51


thanks

Well, the model number says that it's a narrow body 3.0 TD SSR-X. I think you knew that already, but at least you know the badge matches the VIN plate now.

Not too many narrow bodies around but I can't see how that would affect the transmission. Have you been under it and looked for a centre diff?

[Apache]

Isn't A340F the gearbox code? I seem to recall from my messing around with the gearbox control electronics that I have an A340F too!

Now I'm confused!

[Sancho]

Isn't A340F the gearbox code? I seem to recall from my messing around with the gearbox control electronics that I have an A340F too!

Now I'm confused!

That would make sense wouldn't it? Why would a 3rd gen not have the same gearbox as a 2nd gen?

[Bogus]

After all the posts from experts clearly stating that 15" inch wheels WILL NOT fit a 3rd gen because of the disc size, it does make one wonder about this truck, but , forgetting that, could it be as simple as a shiny transfer knob from a 2nd gen having been put on at sometime because the original wasnt shiny enough? or because the 4wd switch was dicky ? What happens if you try to pull that transfer lever back, does it glide back or is it already back ? What 4WD indications are on the console, are they same as 3rd gen ( a pictogram of 4 wheels which turn green when 4wd switch is operated, and a centre diff)??
I also still cant see the hole in the bumper for the spare wheel winder downer handle? how does the spare release?

Bogus

[Ava_Banana]

After all the posts from experts clearly stating that 15" inch wheels WILL NOT fit a 3rd gen because of the disc size, it does make one wonder about this truck, but , forgetting that, could it be as simple as a shiny transfer knob from a 2nd gen having been put on at sometime because the original wasnt shiny enough? or because the 4wd switch was dicky ? What happens if you try to pull that transfer lever back, does it glide back or is it already back ? What 4WD indications are on the console, are they same as 3rd gen ( a pictogram of 4 wheels which turn green when 4wd switch is operated, and a centre diff)??
I also still cant see the hole in the bumper for the spare wheel winder downer handle? how does the spare release?

Bogus

Lever on the left (transfer lever) has only 3 positions as far as I can tell. Forward which is L4....which I presume is low 4.

N - neutral

Fully back, which is H, which I presume is High 4wd/2wd.

when I push the button, a green light illumates on the dash indicating 4wd (little diagram of 4 wheels, but no diff indication).

I honestly don't know how to get the spare out. I presume that there is something under the carpet to lower the wheel carrier....I'll have a look laters..

.This is all very interesting..........and I am loving my surf!

[POPEYE]

It's an unuseual one, nice tho, if it were'nt for the right hand drive i'd have said it's a US speck runner