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New Surf Owner
Just got my surf(kind of spur of the moment purchase) and thought i would say hello and hopefully get some pointers.
Was down at the beach with the family over easter when i saw a fisherman getting a load of gear out of this pretty cool looking 4x4. Was actually just leaving and all i can remember is the word 'SURF' plastered all down the side. Anyway after a quick google search and finding this sight i was convinced i had to have one. So picked up a 1991 2.4 SSR (i think) last saturday. So far really impressed. The car is really clean, full electrics in perfect working order, 71000 miles, original toyota matts, etc. I am no stranger to the inside of a bonnet (although its been a few years) and from what i can see, hear and smell the engine don't seem bad either.
As i say its been a while since i have worked on vehicles and never on a Diesel. So i thought i may pick you guys brains over a few basics. I am going to give it the obligatory service (filters, oil, and belts). I have been over to roughtrax and see they sell a premium service kit. Anybody have an opinion on the diesel (forte) treatment. I am a bit sceptical as i remember a bottle of Redex cleaning my 2.8v6 engine to the point that it blocked the injectors.
Also i want to get a good workshop manual that will allow me to strip and rebuild the engine (should it ever need it). Is the one that roughtrax sell the best option,? I have heard that the haynes manual is not all that?
Can someone enlighten me on the differences between the red and green coolant. Not sure whats in mine not had a chance to look.
Sorry for the overly long post but i do ten to ramble sometimes! Must just say that there seems to be a pretty good atmosphere in the forums and some of the member rigs are pretty cool! Im not to old to use that word, am i?
Was down at the beach with the family over easter when i saw a fisherman getting a load of gear out of this pretty cool looking 4x4. Was actually just leaving and all i can remember is the word 'SURF' plastered all down the side. Anyway after a quick google search and finding this sight i was convinced i had to have one. So picked up a 1991 2.4 SSR (i think) last saturday. So far really impressed. The car is really clean, full electrics in perfect working order, 71000 miles, original toyota matts, etc. I am no stranger to the inside of a bonnet (although its been a few years) and from what i can see, hear and smell the engine don't seem bad either.
As i say its been a while since i have worked on vehicles and never on a Diesel. So i thought i may pick you guys brains over a few basics. I am going to give it the obligatory service (filters, oil, and belts). I have been over to roughtrax and see they sell a premium service kit. Anybody have an opinion on the diesel (forte) treatment. I am a bit sceptical as i remember a bottle of Redex cleaning my 2.8v6 engine to the point that it blocked the injectors.
Also i want to get a good workshop manual that will allow me to strip and rebuild the engine (should it ever need it). Is the one that roughtrax sell the best option,? I have heard that the haynes manual is not all that?
Can someone enlighten me on the differences between the red and green coolant. Not sure whats in mine not had a chance to look.
Sorry for the overly long post but i do ten to ramble sometimes! Must just say that there seems to be a pretty good atmosphere in the forums and some of the member rigs are pretty cool! Im not to old to use that word, am i?