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i'm a brand new member here so thank you for having me. especially a big thank you to Martin for his wise advice yesterday.
i am about to purchase my first jimny in a couple of days time knowing that it has a 4wd problem in that it will not engage 4wd high or low and there is a permanent flashing green symbol on the instrument panel ( twice a second ) that remains on even when restarting the car ( 06 plate but it's very low mileage and full history etc so i'm not overly concerned. )
my question to you all is: would it do any damage if i slightly pressurise the vacuum system in order to search for any leaks using soapy water?
It will be fine but do not over do it as you could blow the seals in the hub
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Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Already answered by Martin, I plan to do the same if my system ever fails.
So only thing left is to say hello.
Mike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
If it helps the vacuum system works at a vacuum of 260 mmHg or greater (ie, thats the vacuum that pulls the hubs in/out of lock)
260 mmHg is around 5 PSI (of vacuum)
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Please let us know how you get on. I'd always though that a bit of pressure would be an easy way to find a leak, but in my 7 years of Jimny ownership I haven't yet had an opportunity to try it!
I actually bought a 2002 Jimny a month ago that has the piping to engage the 4wd completely rusted out.
I bought the parts and the dealership advice me also to change the seals on the front hubs, so I am quite interesting in know how it works for you before opening the hubs.
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