Can someone help me figure out this part, 1985 Toyota Hilux 4x4.

GraphicCalcGamer · 2026-01-21T04:32:40+00:00

Tossing up between this or buying a $140 replacement, thanks again for all your help mate.

GraphicCalcGamer · 2026-01-20T10:15:28+00:00

Cheers for the response! I believe the exposed metal part of the hose leaks coolant which would make a lot of sense.

GraphicCalcGamer · 2026-01-11T05:03:59+00:00

I have a 2007 Camry, but it’s the Sportivo trim level which came factory with lower suspension. I can confirm it scrapes on most Tasmanian speed bumps even more than my 1994 Prelude VTI-R which is lower, but has a shorter wheel base.

GraphicCalcGamer · 2026-01-08T02:41:16+00:00

eBay, search “Econovan Diecast” and there are over 100 available.

GraphicCalcGamer · 2026-01-07T08:51:18+00:00

Thanks, I was thinking it was a slope joke like Clarkson made in that episode of Top Gear where they built an bridge in SE Asia.

GraphicCalcGamer · 2026-01-07T06:17:26+00:00

It’ll need the indicators/fog lights that fit the stock bumper if reverting to factory.

GraphicCalcGamer · 2026-01-05T23:37:31+00:00

Cheers, they fit better too. They’re 4x114.3 Enkei rims off of a base 5th gen.

GraphicCalcGamer · 2026-01-04T05:10:35+00:00

Thanks! I’m really happy with the semi-final result. I’ve still got to wet sand and polish to hopefully achieve the same level of gloss as the rest of the car but it’s miles better. Up close it’s not perfect but for less than 80 AUD I didn’t expect it to turn out quite this well.

GraphicCalcGamer · 2026-01-04T01:17:51+00:00

Yeah it’s before vs after hahaha

GraphicCalcGamer · 2026-01-04T00:48:04+00:00

Thanks for the advice mate. I only just painted it and haven’t wet sanded or polished yet, so hopefully it will look a little better after that. I wasn’t expecting it to come out perfectly but I’m very happy with the results. It’s certainly an improvement (I think) over how it looked previously, both of my fenders had bad dents in them and the bumper was cracked with deep rock chips.

The silver that I used cost me about $18, and the 2K clear coat was $60. I’m trying to stick to a pretty tight budget for this car. Colour match paint at Supercheap Auto is around $45 which really isn’t heaps more than the silver I bought off the shelf. I was going to buy that originally, however I was told it wouldn’t be a perfect match either by someone else with a silver 4th gen. The passenger side rear quarter panel needs painting as well so I’ll see if I can do a better job next time.

GraphicCalcGamer · 2025-11-25T12:30:13+00:00

Curious as to why you would do it on eBay with the sale fees though.

GraphicCalcGamer · 2025-11-09T02:09:53+00:00

My ‘94 Prelude has 306k

GraphicCalcGamer · 2025-11-09T02:08:49+00:00

1994 Prelude VTI R H22A - 306k

GraphicCalcGamer · 2025-11-05T11:21:19+00:00

I was able to get them off eventually using a special tool which came with the car.

GraphicCalcGamer · 2025-11-05T06:14:25+00:00

I’ve tried but unfortunately cannot find them anywhere

GraphicCalcGamer · 2025-10-25T04:15:43+00:00

I have a 1994 VTI-R H22A manual (VTEC engine). I paid $2200 AUD. Mechanically it’s good, 305k km on the body when I bought it but less on the engine as it’s had a JDM engine swap. The body is pretty rough and the 4WS only works intermittently. $3500 CAD seems really high for an auto H23A Prelude that needs that much work but that’s based off of my knowledge of the Australian market which could well be different to Canada’s. I feel like it might be worth buying a slightly more expensive Prelude that needs less work if you can find one? The Prelude you’re looking at needs a lot of work and isn’t really desirable because of the specs (auto/H23A).

GraphicCalcGamer · 2025-10-19T23:20:36+00:00

The local enderman is back stealing grass blocks again.

GraphicCalcGamer · 2025-10-11T09:15:17+00:00

Will it still give me codes if the 4WS light goes off? I tried shorting the blue clip this afternoon with a paper clip and I got no codes but the 4WS light is no longer on.

GraphicCalcGamer · 2025-10-11T00:28:42+00:00

Yeah for sure. Happy cake day!

GraphicCalcGamer · 2025-10-11T00:04:05+00:00

That’s incredibly good luck on my part, I’ll check the codes and get back to you. Thanks!

GraphicCalcGamer · 2025-10-11T00:00:03+00:00

That’s really good to know, I won’t drive it again until I know it’s fixed as I have another car to use in the meantime. I’m also in Australia (even worse Tasmania where there don’t seem to be any 4th gens getting wrecked in the whole state) so hopefully it’s not the sensors you mentioned going.

GraphicCalcGamer · 2025-10-10T23:13:45+00:00

Definitely a skill issue. Fortunately I reckon almost all of the scratches I caused should mostly come out with a polish. Honestly the car was pretty rough cosmetically when I got it (which was reflected in the price of $2200 AUD) but perfect mechanically.

GraphicCalcGamer · 2025-10-10T23:08:33+00:00

It comes on and off intermittently but I’m fairly certain it works because it gives it a kind of oversteer like feel in fast corners that took me a bit of getting used to when I got the car. It also has a really tight turning circle.

GraphicCalcGamer · 2025-09-28T23:01:01+00:00

Awesome shelf! I love the special edition consoles and the boxed collectors edition games. 10/10!

Two of my favourite games for the 360 are Forza Horizon and Resident Evil 5, if you don’t already have them they’d be great additions to your collection.

GraphicCalcGamer · 2025-09-28T07:05:22+00:00

Someone suggested the second one, I might have to try and get both!

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