So while replacing the clutch I found a short rod aprox 8mm diameter sticking out of the gearbox that (with a bit of experimenting) I found disengages the rear drive shaft! with a bit of the ol kiwi ingenuity I will sort out a solenoid so I can change Awd Fwd (4wd 2wd) with the push of a button. was just wondering if any one else has already done something similar! vehicle same as NZ Baleno! but full time4WD!
mugenb20b,
Jun 8, 5:26am
Why bother!
3tomany,
Jun 8, 5:57am
^^^^^^^ WHAT HE SAYS
mrfxit,
Jun 8, 6:07pm
BECAUSE . as a 2wd .it's
Cheaper on fuel Cheaper on tyres Better performance
mrfxit,
Jun 8, 6:09pm
sgrants . just ignore the other 2 posters. They clearly don't understand what 'kiwi ingenuity" is.
321mat,
Jun 8, 6:41pm
sgrants, that sounds like a greta idea!
The solenoid might be a bit tricky, though.
BUT, let us know how you get on.
greenwing,
Jun 8, 6:44pm
I wonder if it is actually any cheaper on fuel - you've still got the disconnected drivetrain creating drag.
sifty,
Jun 8, 6:53pm
Hehehe
'cultus' sounds rude.
mugenb20b,
May 22, 3:59am
In this case, I would rather do something that's more productive, rather than spend hours wasting time. Like already mentioned, even if you achieve "on demand 2wd/4wd", the engine still needs to pull all that dead weight around, so performance and economy increase will be minimal. Not to mention, less traction = worse handling.
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