Hi guys,
my 96 hilux has recently failed the mot for a faulty handbrake.
Before this the rear wheel bearings had gone and had a leaky rear diff so I've changed the bearings, changed the axle seals, changed the rear shoes and drums.
Took it for the mot and it's...
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3rd gen handbrake fail
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overheating (sometimes)
Hey, I'm new and just wondering if anyone could help sort my surf out.
I have a 1996 kzn 185 1kz te and having problems with it overheating. It runs fine in the city and on the open road and never overheats and then when i take it up a gravel hill on a hot day it heats up and i get the auto trans...
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Wanted - Gen 3 Surf
I'm looking for a Gen 3 Surf, needs to be diesel so a KZN185, it can be standard or modified but please not too extreme!
My only real requirement is that it needs to be Maroon or red, preferably a solid colour but it can also be over silver, and with a rear hanging spare!
Budget is around...
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Gen 3 KZN185 Called 'Blue Mist'
Good morning,
First post and I wanted to start by saying this forum has been an excellent source of information, thanks to all the contributing members for their time. Your posts helped me in purchasing my first Hilux Surf. She is a 1996 Blue Gen 3 import KZN185.
After...
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Replacement caliper bolt (kzn185)
Sometimes my own strength scares me
In the process of changing some wheel studs, I managed to sheer off one of the caliper bolts (the bad boys that hold the caliper to the car).
Any ideas where I can source a replacement?
In the process of drilling the...
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Can I borrow a 1KZ-TE ECU for 1/2 a day ?
On bended knee../.... grovelling in the dirt...
I am in the Guildford area about 40 miles south west of London and I'm trying to identify a starting problem on a 1996 KZN185 3.0, Surf.
Seems to be either ECU or fuel pump, and so I'm trying to get an ECU to plug and test...
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1kz-te Starting Problem
Hi, having looked at the forum I can see this is a problem that has occurred before so I have already done some analysis anyway here is the summary.
Toyota KZN185 1KZ-TE 3.0 Turbo 1996
Started first time in March, but has stood for about four/five months and now following...
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Electric 4wd on low range knob is a bit dicky
Hi folks, I've tried looking online for advice on Gen 3 Surfs but not much comes about, mostly Gen 2's, anyway the electric 4wd button on the low range knob, great idea and worked almost instantly engaging and diassengaging when I got it, however this after noon went out for a quick off road blast,...
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Heater Matrix KZN185
1996 KZN185 - heater matrix.
At least that's what I am assuming. One day heading home after a shortish trip in average warm weather, we found the radiator empty and (later) coolant all over the driver's footwell. Checked it out and saw that it's the heater matrix.
So far...
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KZN185 Drivers Seat is Messed
Hi All,
I'm having an issue with the padding on my driver's side seat.
Some history,
-I bought the car in March 2012
-I Noticed the front right seat mount was covered up, a bit odd
Inspected the mount to find out that the bolt must have been pulled...
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Toyot hilux surf generation 3 KZN185 Gearbox, torque convertor and drive plate needed
Hello
My beloved surf has died by my older brother hands
Its a generation 3, Toyot hilux surf KZN185, 3.0 turbo diesel with intercooler
I need the Gearbox, torque convertor and drive plate (mounted between the fly wheel and torque convertor)
...Last edited by GarethGriffiths; 16 July 2012, 09:03.
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KZN185 switch for boot light - where's it hiding?
Hi,
I have a gen3 Surf and the interior light for the boot area has stopped coming on when the tailgate is open. The bulb is fine as i can manually switch it off "door" to the on pos and it works.
My question is, where have Toyota in their wisdom hidden the switch...
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Help Required Urgently Fuel Cut Off Solenoid 1998 KZN185
Help Required Urgently Fuel Cut Off Solenoid 1998 KZN185
Hi I urgently require a Fuel Cut Off Solenoid for a 1998 HILUX Surf. I beleive the VIN is KZN185. If you have one or can point me in the direction of where I may get one quickly I would appreciate the help.
Thanks...
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3rd gen left wing mirror assembly
Mine hit a tree yesterday :-( Just need the plastic casing and mirror glass, but the whole assembly would be fine. To make my day, tell me you've got it in dark blue as well!!
Thx Mark