Oompa's Big Horn

[oompalompa]

Description:
Hi I"m Andy. I live in CHCH NZ. My truck is a 1995 Bighorn Plasiar 7 seater 3.1.TD, 265000kms. Bought it from a local guy in Amberly 12 months ago for 5k. I enjoy taking the kids, dog, even the wife out for a ride down a river bed or to the beach. Will do some trips in the snow this winter and intend to explore further into the high country as kids get older.

Modifications and Accessories:

Suspension:50mm lift. Cranked torsion bars
Body Lift: not yet
Tyres/Wheels:GT Radial Savero MT 265/75/16. Factory alloys
Traction Aids: (LSD Rear/ LOKKA front)
Bullbar:ECB winch bar (no winch)
Spot lights and Lighting:2x spots
Communications/GPS:none
Dual Batteries:none
Engine:3.1TD
Exhaust:Factory
Sound system:Sony xplod head. pioneer 6x9 front
External: snorkle, rear bumper removed, sun roof, manual hubs
Internal: none
Others:Ball joint flip

[wbski007]

nice looking rig there Andy, better hope your wife doesn't read your posts tho

[oompalompa]

thaks for your reply. will try and post some action pics now i have new camera( just need to read instruction booklet......will be some time) dont worry bout the wife. would never say anything bout her on here that i wouldnt say to her face, ... by phone... while in different country.... using false name.... differnet phone and voice disguser lol. i love her really lol

[wbski007]

you have a good sence of humor I see, your going to do allrite here

[oompalompa]

On my exhaust pipe there is a exhaust throttle. what is is, how does it work and what does it do?

[turnturn]

It is part of the QWS (Quick Warm-up System). It is a device that works with other components to help warm up your engine quicker in certain conditions.

[oompalompa]

that may have something to do with why my qws button doesnt work.

thank you

[geeves]

How do you know it doesnt work? It doesnt affect idle speed but will reduce power. It only works if the coolant is below 5c for the 3.1 and the button is operated. This is in addition to the automatic injector advance that you have no control over

[oompalompa]

i was was only going by the fact the the light didnt come on when i pushed the button and nothing seemed to happen, excuse my ignorance. on my old 89 bighorn the ilde speed did increase, i assumed the same would happen.

[oompalompa]

just putting the exhaust back together. how important is it to use the proper gasket. im abit skint at the mo, would liquaid gasket or gasket paper work for a while untill funds arrive?

[muzila]

Gaskets are only 7 bucks at repco. Paper won't work. I don't know how liquid gasket would go.

[steveNZ]

exhaust's get to hot for paper and liquid gasket i would use the old gasket and exhaust cement normally works for me

[oompalompa]

cheers boys. if they're only $7 i just get one of those

[oompalompa]

repco didnt have theat gasket at all, got it from magoo mufflers for $8

[muzila]

I must of been lucky. I got 2 of them off the shelf at repco ferry road.

At least you got them...

[oompalompa]

the best find of the day was at saceo precission on gassan st next to blacks fasteners. front wheel bearing kit for bout $90. $145 at repco.

[chelseamu7]

haha cute pic of the baby hahah, nice truck!

[oompalompa]

he was only 4 months in that pic. he sits there and talks to the dog in the back as she peers over the seat. loves going off road, loves the way his voice changes as we go over bumps. hes 12 months old now

[geeves]

I would be careful taking a baby 4wding. Untill the brain is fully formed around 2 it is easily damaged by rapid movement ie going over bumps. Also if things go bad and you have to walk out they can be hard to keep warm etc. This happened in Wellington recently with a 4wd getting stuck and the occupants needing rescue. The police were not amused.
Im not saying dont do it but am saying take it easy

[oompalompa]

we do. no more than 2wd to the river to take the dog for a walk no risk involved. thats also why he still rear facing, to make sure his head/ neck is looked after. thanks for th warning though, good advise.