My GU wagon [Archive] - NissanPatrol.com.au Forum

moddedgu

8th April 2011, 04:14 PM

Hi guys,
I have been a member here for a bit now I thought I should write some on my GU Wagon.
I bought it in 2005, a stocko and have spent countless dollars and hours building up to what it is today.
Will post some pics up of it.

Currently it sits in my shed awaiting the arrival of my new motor. (The old one cracked No 4 piston 3weeks ago ) It was the TD42 NA version that had a high mount Garrett Turbo installed.

New Motor is being built to Turbo Spec.

David

DX grunt

8th April 2011, 04:20 PM

Nice pics, David. Saved the best till last. lol

moddedgu

8th April 2011, 04:31 PM

Thanks DX grunt
As you can imagine over the last 6yrs I've done a few things to it and wheeled a few tracks, so there are plenty of pics, I will post them up as I go. It is a bit boring to write the last 6yrs in one post.
I just want to get it back on the road..

Ted

8th April 2011, 04:34 PM

lookin good there mate sick truck!

8th April 2011, 04:48 PM

Love th whiteys mate and looks good!

Keep the photos coming and let us know how the new motor pans out too!

big_fletch

8th April 2011, 06:01 PM

Very tough looking truck there mate, looks the goods

growler2058

8th April 2011, 06:05 PM

Cool lookin GU ya got there!! Nice bit of flex

Bigrig

8th April 2011, 06:13 PM

Nice flex and love the rubber!! Let us know how the transplant goes!!

Dark 1

8th April 2011, 06:31 PM

Great ride mate, keep the pics coming.

moddedgu

8th April 2011, 06:35 PM

Thanks guys,
I have a short video of just playing on a hill, but having some trouble uploading it.
But here are a couple more I've found while looking>>

Clunk

8th April 2011, 07:50 PM

great pics mate, thanks for sharing

moddedgu

8th April 2011, 11:09 PM

Thanks guys for the comments! One day it will return to the bush to conquer. I have some work ahead before that happens though! {;-)

David

YNOT

10th April 2011, 07:51 AM

moddedgu

10th April 2011, 08:47 AM

When you say you are building the new engine to turbo spec is just factory turbo spec internals or are you going a bit further with balancing etc?

Tony

Hi Tony,
Yes to both those questions, It is being built to turbo spec internals, Pistons, Rings and Oil jets, also will have the turbo oil pump installed, and yes it is being balanced. The cam lobe centres have been changed slightly and the lobes shape also is different.

David

Finly Owner

11th April 2011, 12:27 AM

Will have to come out and play next forum meet.

Tim

nowoolies

11th April 2011, 12:31 AM

g`day David
welcome on board mate
heaps of laughs and bucket loads of info here enjoy
nowoolies
Paul

timbar

11th April 2011, 01:04 AM

G'day mate - welcome aboard

ENJOY and WELCOME

Tim

Andrey

11th April 2011, 10:40 AM

Nice truck mate! Hope you have your rig backa again soon, I know that feeling and its not good!

moddedgu

11th April 2011, 10:11 PM

Will have to come out and play next forum meet.

Tim

Cheers Tim, I'd love to but it will depend on when it wil be as I can see this being a couple of months away.

Nice truck mate! Hope you have your rig backa again soon, I know that feeling and its not good!

Mate, It's only been to weeks and I'm missing it soooooooo bad hey! miss the morning start up whistle from her..

David

moddedgu

11th April 2011, 10:18 PM

Thanks Guys for the welcome, I have mostly enjoyed the build up.

David

big_fletch

11th April 2011, 10:33 PM

Gee this thing would look tough coming through the bush LOL..
What size lift you running under the troll if you don't mind me asking?

moddedgu

11th April 2011, 11:03 PM

5" EFS in Front and 4" EFS in rear!!

wildgu6

14th April 2011, 10:06 PM

Great lookin shots there Dave, Got some serious flexin going on there too. Tuff as buddy, Love it. Nice work

moddedgu

16th April 2011, 12:01 AM

Got my Modified pump back tonight along with Injectors. So that part is done just waiting on the engine to be asembled and we're getting there!!

YNOT

16th April 2011, 07:07 AM

PM sent

Tony

moddedgu

18th April 2011, 06:33 PM

Well I have some progress pics of engine assembly, with pistons and rod in, it's starting to come together now

moddedgu

19th April 2011, 08:24 PM

A video from a recent trip to Springs 4x4 Park.

http://s415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/?action=view&current=springs6th7thoct116.mp4

growler2058

19th April 2011, 08:29 PM

mate thought you werent gunna make it for a bit then..........nice

moddedgu

19th April 2011, 08:36 PM

mate thought you werent gunna make it for a bit then..........nice

Hehe, this vid was when I did it in one go. But yeah I've got crawl gears so it does slow right down to look like it's not going!!

Thanks mate.

big_fletch

19th April 2011, 08:43 PM

Love the buildup mate, engine looks tops

moddedgu

19th April 2011, 08:50 PM

Love the buildup mate, engine looks tops

Thanks big_fletch, yeah problem with the engine is its a slow process......something I am not comfortable with!! Lol But it'll be worth it with done. [:-)

big_fletch

19th April 2011, 08:53 PM

Thanks big_fletch, yeah problem with the engine is its a slow process......something I am not comfortable with!! Lol But it'll be worth it with done. [:-)

Yes nothing worse than a slow build, but as you say be worth it in the end lol..
Can't wait to see the finished product

moddedgu

21st April 2011, 05:12 PM

Video from a recent trip to Springs 4x4 Park

springs6th7thoct116.mp4 video by Zuki1990 - Photobucket (http://s415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/?action=view&current=springs6th7thoct116.mp4)

Bob

21st April 2011, 05:50 PM

Nothing like a White GU. I have one so I am biased

racey000

27th April 2011, 03:38 PM

Nice looking truck, what suspension setup are you running ?

moddedgu

27th April 2011, 08:38 PM

Nice looking truck, what suspension setup are you running ?

Thanks for the comment! Suspension is Front EFS 5"Springs and EFS Extreme Shocks and Rear is EFS 4"Springs with 5" EFS Extreme Shocks. Superior Super Flex Arms.

David

moddedgu

27th April 2011, 08:43 PM

Hi just a tiny update, I heard from the guy making my Intercooler he is not making anymore after these last 6 cores are sold. So I thought I'd better get mine ordered so I don't miss out.
So I 've ordered the Intercooler setup today.... Just got email saying 12wk lead time Grrrrrr! oh well it will be good when I get it, even after a long wait!!

David
BTW it's a Matt McInnes Laminova manifold Intercooler setup with big front heat exchanger.. Like pic below

YNOT

27th April 2011, 08:50 PM

moddedgu

27th April 2011, 09:00 PM

Nice, Matt's laminover intercoolers are a work of art and very effective/efficient.
How do you find the EFS Extreme shocks? I had a pair in the front of my GU and found them valved uncomfortably firm.

Tony

I find them firm also was going to be placing order for amada Shocks on the Monday after my engine shat, so had to postpone til its sorted now. I'll put up with the ride for now!! Lol

David

Budjen98

25th May 2011, 06:58 PM

Top looking rig there mate

moddedgu

4th June 2011, 09:23 AM

Hi Engine is nearly done! got some pics but having issues uploading them!
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/15052011254.jpg
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growler2058

4th June 2011, 09:54 AM

Well done mate you'll be luvin it with a fresh donk

moddedgu

26th June 2011, 03:40 PM

The engine is finished and on it's way.......be here this week 27/6 - 1/7 sometime. (Snail transport)

Also Laminova Intercooler setup is also finished and will arrive around same time as engine!!

Here are some pics.

Bigrig

26th June 2011, 05:24 PM

26th June 2011, 07:23 PM

Looking good mate, wang up some pics when It's altogether and let us know how you go!

Russell1974

28th June 2011, 11:48 AM

startin to look good

Dark 1

28th June 2011, 05:56 PM

Love the intercooler setup, love to see some more shots of it when done.

moddedgu

28th June 2011, 06:52 PM

Cheers Guys for the comments!

I got to work on removing bullbar, grille and Air Con thermo on weekend to make way for Heat Exchanger fit up when engine is in..
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/5e3bc9bc.jpg

moddedgu

1st July 2011, 08:49 PM

I picked up engine today and brought it home, unpacked it took pics and stared at end for like 2hrs. Thinking to myself oh wow you have a job in front of you now!
Big weekend ahead and many pics to be uploaded!!!

moddedgu

2nd July 2011, 07:52 PM

Started adding all the bolt on's to new long engine, changed the sump to my old one as it has turbo drain brazed into it. found that GQ pick up's are different and the sump capacity in also less. then went onto bolting on flywheel.
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/53ce3084.jpg
Then the clutch and pressure plate
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/5271f47d.jpg
thermostat housing and new thermostat
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/d9e9c3f6.jpg
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/b5b0b075.jpg
Water Pump
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/87ecc895.jpg
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/545dcbaf.jpg
then the Injector pump
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/62c07946.jpg
Injectors and lines
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/bcdca7e5.jpg
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/62c07946.jpg
Then Exhaust manifold
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/af5edb93.jpg

moddedgu

2nd July 2011, 07:53 PM

Ready for integrated Intercooler manifold
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/9a2014b3.jpg
All bolted up
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/f9adbb4b.jpg
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/96cddc5f.jpg
Might even have a go at getting it in troll tomorrow!!
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/7d7391c6.jpg

growler2058

2nd July 2011, 07:59 PM

Sh1 t hot mate go ya hardest!!!

moddedgu

2nd July 2011, 08:47 PM

Thanks guys, It is a big job but hopefully it turns out good!!

moddedgu

3rd July 2011, 08:30 PM

Ok, we put in another big day today, finished off the couple of little things that needed to be done before fitting the engine.
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/267824_2048714690746_1030800597_32242519_5686130_n .jpghttp://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/263972_2048714890751_1030800597_32242520_8000839_n .jpg
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/262284_2048715250760_1030800597_32242521_7332858_n .jpg
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http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/5c184e3b.jpg
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GUtsy ute

3rd July 2011, 08:42 PM

Mate you deserve that drink, what an awesome build up and great pics to go with it.
What a beast it will be!!
No doubt you will savour that first start up moment, then enjoy what you have spent so much
time and effort in creating!!
I hope it's as good as you are expecting it to be, enjoy!
The pics are the ducks nuts too!!

moddedgu

3rd July 2011, 08:51 PM

Thank you GUtsy ute, It has been a long hard haul, and a fair whack of cash mind you. But I built this myself so I new what went into it. I'm one of these that just hates getting told one thing and finding out another!
I will keep the pics coming as I continue to finish the engine part off and then get onto doing the Intercooler fit up, installing the heat exchanger etc.

Cheers David

YNOT

3rd July 2011, 08:56 PM

Well done mate, you definately earned that drink. Is Matt sending you a complete exhaust manifold or just an adaptor?

Tony

moddedgu

3rd July 2011, 09:06 PM

Well done mate, you definately earned that drink. Is Matt sending you a complete exhaust manifold or just an adaptor?

Tony

Tony, No just the adaptor! He didn't like the one I had on my exhaust manifold!! Lol nor did I for that fact!
David

moddedgu

5th July 2011, 08:07 PM

Update, Have had a few hiccups last 2 days. first one totally a stuff up from me; I was cutting off some brackets ready for heat exchanger and grinder bit in and pulled it into Air Condition condenser! :-( So got another coming tomorrow. That gas stinks btw.

The other was trying to remove the old Turbo manifold adaptor and replace it with one of Matt McInnes lil sweetie. Had massive problems removing stripped out headed button top Unbrako screws.
Matt McInnes lil sweetie
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/f5569018.jpg
The old one removal
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/7a53c20a.jpg
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/f9e3eacf.jpg
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/2b7be177.jpg
All off and in the bin
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/e27602c3.jpg
So tomorrow I hope to finish off the engine side and start on the Heat exchanger mountings if they arrive early enough.

moddedgu

6th July 2011, 07:43 PM

Today consisted of a bit of driving around getting a few bits and pieces. You don't realise how much extra stuff you need until you start doing it.

Didn't quite get to where I wanted to but manged to get this completed.
Fitted Starter Motor and connected wiring.
Run and connected the wiring to all the mating connections, alternator, Air cond, etc
fitted new Glow Plugs.
Removed old Airbox (ZD30 Styled lid and base) make way for a donaldson 7" beauty.
Fitted all new Belts, Alt, Power steer, Air con.
Install Matt McInnes Adaptor flange. Very neat piece of craftsmanship.
Fitting the gasket then the cam lock studs
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/1572330e.jpg
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/cf59aec4.jpg
Flange fitted with camlock pins in place
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/6fe2e4f0.jpg
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/5c5ded16.jpg

moddedgu

8th July 2011, 06:01 PM

Heat wrapped the dump pipe yesterday!
First pipe of done.
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/957f4247.jpg

Worked on sorting out the air box and intake today took a bit longer than I was hoping!!! Still waiting for silicone to dry on snorkel tube before finishing off the snorkel to air box.
Also done the turbo to intercooler pipe as well! pic to follow.
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/bc82ef6c.jpg

GUtsy ute

8th July 2011, 06:18 PM

Coming together nicely David, looks very professionally done.
Can see you like things done properly.
Will be worth the wait to get it back on and off the road.

Cheers Gavin

moddedgu

11th July 2011, 08:46 PM

Had another busy weekend so much to do all the little things that just consume time!
Got all the airbox and intake plumbing done. Turned out pretty good. Worked mainly on mounting the heat exchanger and getting it right to clear everything as well as mounting the water pump for exchanger.
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/0cb079f2.jpg
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/4ddeec19.jpg
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nowoolies

11th July 2011, 08:51 PM

top looking job David and plenty of piccies to boot
keep em comming mate

moddedgu

11th July 2011, 09:19 PM

Vid of the thing running!!

http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/th_itgoing.jpg (http://s415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/?action=view&current=itgoing.mp4)

nowoolies

11th July 2011, 09:25 PM

cool sounds sweet

moddedgu

16th July 2011, 08:45 PM

Finally got to finish off the InterCooler today. All water lines are run, connected and bled of air after connecting the power to pump. All works sweet. mounted the catch can and connected the plumbing for it also. Bull bar and grill is now fitted.
Car is booked in for dyno and tune on Wednesday, be interesting how it all goes........
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/c5fcfafe.jpg
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/281458dc.jpg
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Zuki1990/169b3e34.jpg
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Woof

16th July 2011, 09:28 PM

Great job there mate, be interested in seeing the dyno results

Clunk

16th July 2011, 10:35 PM

sweet job mate, very very tidy indeed

moddedgu

16th July 2011, 10:59 PM

Cheers Guys, Thanks for the comments. I am anxiously awaiting it to be tuned on Wednesday.....just so I can drive the thing again. It's been way to long!

Clunk

16th July 2011, 11:58 PM

Cheers Guys, Thanks for the comments. I am anxiously awaiting it to be tuned on Wednesday.....just so I can drive the thing again. It's been way to long!

well don't forget to let us know how it all goes mate...

frenzy

17th July 2011, 01:05 PM

Nice pics mate. Good luck with getting her back on (off?) the road!

growler2058

17th July 2011, 01:14 PM

Bet ur champin at the bit to get down n dirty again mate

moddedgu

17th July 2011, 07:43 PM

well don't forget to let us know how it all goes mate...

Clunk71, I'll be sure to pass on the outcome that's for sure.

moddedgu

17th July 2011, 07:44 PM

Nice pics mate. Good luck with getting her back on (off?) the road!
Thanks frenzy, I am slightly keen to hey!!

moddedgu

17th July 2011, 07:47 PM

Bet ur champin at the bit to get down n dirty again mate
growlers71gq, I am a bit keen to get it finally over with that's for sure. It is a way bigger job than I ever expected. As for gettin down n dirty again, yeah keen but I just want to get Wednesday out of the road and then we'll take it step by step.

growler2058

17th July 2011, 10:20 PM

growlers71gq, I am a bit keen to get it finally over with that's for sure. It is a way bigger job than I ever expected. As for gettin down n dirty again, yeah keen but I just want to get Wednesday out of the road and then we'll take it step by step.

Fair enuff mate would be doin the same after the effort uve put in Top job