Tinman

Change the rad fan to a higher end unit, and move or add a warning light to somewhere visible, instead of under the steering wheel. My fan just went today, with 2800 miles on the joyner clock. Luckily, the gurgling of coolant coming out of the reservoir let me know things were too hot before serious engine damage (I hope - checking tomorrow).

I had a test printed out about 5 years ago on Royal Purple and a number of other oils. Because of my high performance motorcycles, I was very interested in quality oils. Royal Purple ranked low on a number of factors. I have the info back home in Canada and out of reach, but I do remember that Amsoil synthetic ended up being my choice.

Now that everything is adjusted as near as I can, another issue has crept up.

On 4x4, the rig pulls to the right bad. On 2x4, I'm fine. Did the upgrade front and back.

Raised it up, and front end feels fine, both in 2x4 and 4x4.

Any ideas?

Lenny, what's the story with the upgraded diffs? If you want, you can om me...

Thanks

Haha. Good ol Lenny.

I got mine off with an 8' pry. Nearly knocked my cheek off my face when it slipped the first time. Patience. And it helps if wife gets you angry.

It's kind of hard to see what its worth if they're saying, "It's great, Buy it!" but we have no idea what it looks like. It can be a work of art, or look like junk...

Done! Adjusted most everything, and need to lube my rear locker cable. NO MORE NOISE!!!

Skoda makes a new car with a 3 cyl diesel. The 1.2 litre engine makes 83 freakin miles per gallon.

http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/27146/SKODA-Fabia-Estate-Diesel-Manual-5-speed

I want the engine for my VW Spacefox. I know, the name is curious, but I was told they named it after Spaceballs.

In all seriousness, yours is an awesome machine and you obviously know your stuff.

When I worked in Canada, I had open access to all the (idle) machines in the tool and die shop I worked in, and had tons of fun fabricating pieces for my motorcycles. Now, I have a file and hacksaw, and a local machine shop with a half-dozen machinists with no tools, and unable to read them even if they could. I've worked on their machines at times, but they have NO MILLING MACHINE. How can they have a machine shop without a milling machine??? The owner doesn't even know WHAT IT IS. EGAD.

Not drooling that much, hehe. If I weren't here full time volunteering at my own cost, I'd be back home. With my Ducati.

To Rocmoc:

When I took everything apart, I was astounded that tiny plastic gears (especially the one with the 5/16 drive gear) is what pushed a high tension pin in. It lasted 2k. I'm impressed. I expected it to last 2 minutes. This wasn't water damage, it was cheap design. I find better quality gears on toy cars, and it's uncharacteristic of the quality of everything else. Of course, this is IMO. Lenny is the tech guru, maybe he has a better idea of what these gears can take.

To Joyner Performance:

You can't expect anyone to buy something on word alone - i.e. it's great! You need to provide pics of what people will be purchasing.

To Lenny: I'm still drooling over your machine.

Lenny, Kinarfi,

Muchas Gracias! Will be doing this tomorrow. I'm sure this was the problem.

For everyone else reading this thread, look up the pinned thread - it's a definite must do before anything gets screwed up in the diffs

That's a possibility that I didn't think of before. My 4x4 electric motor was failing. Now I have a manual system I made put in, but haven't tried it on 4x4 yet. Will do that Sat. Thanks Rick!!!

Ok, just the basics:

On 2x4 everything is fine.

Once I put it into 4x4, everything goes well for about 1 mile, then bang like a hammer strike on metal. This repeats itself, worse on paved roads, less on rocks. It sounds like it's in the front, but I can't really tell.

At one time, the buggy was pulling to the right just before the bang, but now I get nothing. Figured it was the bolt holding the lower A arm not clamping properly.

I've shimmed both diffs with Lenny's kits. I've raised the rear and checked for anything odd. Did same for front. Turn one wheel, opposite wheel turns in opposite direction as it should. Both front band back diffs feel fine.

Checked alignment, and it checks out ok.

Suspicious it might be front diff cus it only happens on 4x4, but don't know.

Any ideas?

Ahhhhh. Makes sense. I thought it was yesterday, haha

Steve, it's near impossible to reach you - both by phone, and your deactivated email. I have a list myself of things I want, but...

When you list the parts on ebay, can you send us a link?

[email protected]

They've supplied tons of stuff to me. Very reasonable shipping.

Mopartist, are you still using the stock bolts holding your ball joints in place on your suspension arms? Change them before it's you loose a wheel.

I'm in RAIN and MUD country. Here are some mods I did to my fenders (cus of wife) doors (cus of wife) and... well, you get the idea.

I removed the plastic covering over the engine and replaced it with checkerplate aluminum with a storage compartment and backward facing seat.

Then I used the plastic cover for the fenders, which work well.

The doors fold up and away, and the hard windshield can be removed in 3 minutes. I have a soft windshield to use in summer months which is permanently attached on the inside.

Do you have a webpage?

I'd imagine you'd have to use a lever system at the differential, as the pin is springloaded to come out, not in. I already have a home-made system in place, but would prefer somthing better.

I'd like to make sure of what I'm buying before I actually do purchase it. Can you send me a pic to my email paul_neto (at) hotmail (dot) com

The other option is to put this listed for sale on ebay, and send me the link.

joynerperformance

We have gotten are elect to manual 4x4 kit done.We have gotten it Patent Pending we can ship it out next week. joynerperformance@gmail comes with every thing you need just bolts in.1 year warranty.

Can you attach pics?

Thanks Joyner performance, I'll take a look.

I've received a PDF from joyner on the new system, as per attached file. It's in Chinese, but the diagrams are clear. It's an easy build, or oyu can order the parts by part #.

I've decided to use a threaded rod to activate the pin. Once it's all done I'll send in pics.

At the moment, I've cut the electric housing enough to allow me to turn the main gear BY HAND to connect or disconnect the 4x4.

_TR1100.pdf

Tempting, but it still has the cheap plastic gears, right? Or has it been updated?

I've worked a simple system to switch from 2x4 to 4x4. I'll be rigging it up in the next few days and will post pics.

Why don't you put it up on ebay? I'm sure it'll sell.

I've already downloaded the 08/09, but the lockout doesn't show up - only the electric. I was hoping a later version would include the lockout, together with parts #s

Some of you guys have switch to the new manual system of locking the 4x4.

Does anyone have a PDF parts manual for the T2 vehicle year that came with the the manual lever? I need to order everything by part #s because of my location... Please send it to [email protected]

Also, for the ones who did the changes, are there any photos you can share?

That's reassuring. Because of the horrendous terrain where I take it, I'm always a bit worried wife will have to walk back with me. No big thing - lots of friendly people along the way, but still. However, with one major issue (snapped u-joint) and this one, I was able to get out both times.

I'll be doing some adjustments come Monday eve. Tomorrow and Monday will be taken up volunteering on the same trails.