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Here's my project to restore, named Gouda. My last patrol, a 1982 MQ was named Cheese so I decided to stay in the cheese family.

Can't wait to get this thing back on the road and into some trails....

Nothing is "sealed for life" if you're determined enough :)

Most bearings SAY they're greased for life, but it's a simple matter to pop the dust cover off, flush out old grease, and if they're...

Not sure what's available in jamaica (mon) but here we have engineering and even specialist bearing supply houses. I imagine they're a standard size, but you'll need them out to check for dimensions/...

I guess the first thing to determine is whether the bearings are serviceable, meaning they may be sealed for life configuration, and the seals have hardened and the grease dried out. You may be able...

Man, those wheels look so nice!
Amayama Trading is a good site for sure. Megazip and Partsouq are as well. Megazip have some nice offers from time to time. For example, they were having a...

Well, I figured I would start one of these since it seemed weird to continue in the introductions. Not a whole lot done as of yet. I have just replaced the door switch rubbers, and the steering...

2009 Gu series 6.
It hasn't had much modifications. but I am so happy to have my first Patrol

The way I located it on my clutch pedal was to put my head in the footwell area and press the pedal with my hand. If you can do the same and turn the steering wheel, you might hear/see where the...

Wd40 specialist spray on lithium grease bunnings! 😀

I had a similar creak on my clutch pedal, just use some grease, or of it's too hard to apply in that space, some oil using a tin oil can with a thumb pump.

Yep, I used a GL5 oil thinking it would be better, & changes were horrible until the car was properly warmed up. When I tried a GL4 oil changes were like it had been when warmed up ….from cold. I...

I've just re-read most of your thread. It is going really well. Sorry to be a bummer, but I read that you washed your Patrol in laundry detergent. That stuff has a very high salt content, and it also...

First time I saw a free wheel hub like this. I was used to either only manual or only auto hubs.
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Rotary injection pump.
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The day ended with some tears.
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There are at least two rod lengths I can confirm. When I replace the slave cylinder on mine I still had some issues, pulled the rod out of the new and old cylinders and the new one was at least an...

If rust only appears, it is better to clean up to the metal and paint with a primer and paint. If you already have holes, then cut, cook and paint.
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removed, disassembled
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I'll mention the photo makes it obvious why these vehicles rust from the inside out.

the roof is attached to the top of the gutter, leaving a void between the roof skin and the roof frame for...

Got a bit more done on this project.
Unfortunately I was rushing against an incoming storm so I did not take too many photos.

Mark out some steel that will become the end of the roof frame...

After enjoying my patrol for a few months, I started to notice the dreaded rust bubbles appearing on the outside of the 4x4, along with random flakes of rust falling on me while I was driving.
This...

Is it a stock TD? Mine runs with around 650nm, the first time I went away towing the camper I was pretty much on the go pedal in 5th and pushing it up hills etc etc and I found that when I came into...

Well that job is done.
Long story short, take out engine mounts and drop engine 50mm.
Raise rear of truck, leave front wheels on ground
access top Bell housing bolts from top of tunnel through the...

How long is a piece of string?
Are the bearings installed properly, maintained properly, larger tyres and/or rim offset, High quality Japanese bearings or chinese crap? There is no typical lifespan

Just stole this off Faceache, not sure how accurate it is but a full layout of the differences of each TD42 engine.

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Just had my first issue with this Patrol driving back from work.
Doing about 110km when the front end started vibrating all over the place so pulled over and had a quick look around. Nothing...

Depending on how the car is treated mate.
Mine was used for fishing occasionally in the ocean. And was never washed after each trip. Photo down below speaks results.
I got all that fixed....