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Been a member for a while, sold my 2003 ST 3.0DI wagon just over 12 months ago, just picked up a nice 2008 ST 3.0CRD wagon with 166k on the clock, been looked after, very tidy inside.
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I got pulled over a couple of years ago for speeding and they made me remove my rod holder (we were going on holiday, only reason I had it on) they told me I could remove it on the spot or face a $75...

The sculptures are just before Menzies.

Been using Penrite for a long time in all my other cars with no issues, when it came to the patrol the choice was easy.

Hey Des welcome mate, lived in Kalgoorlie from 93-01 plenty of places to explore with the patrol.

It is meant to last a while, dosent damage the original paint.
That or get the car wrapped, both supposed to be cheaper than a full respray.

Here's an option, if you don't like it just peel it off

https://www.dipyourcar.com

Double check with Mudski as I got all the NADS stuff from him, from memory.
The catch can was $100, had to spend another $30 for the hoses, fittings and clamps, I used proper hydraulic line so it...

Ok, so I did the glow plug timer mod yesterday as per the below sketch and have a couple of questions.

It works ok but the red light will only come on if you turn the key to the on position then...

Yep NADS kit fitted, thanks to Mudski.
Highly recommended mod, engine has never run so sweet.

Some pictures of my GU

The first one is a new Bosch one as a comparison to the old ones.
Haven't tested the ones that came out.
Anyway changed them out last night and it started a lot smoother and easier this morning....

Ok so my patrol is getting harder to start in the mornings, so after reading some people are changing them every 50,000k's I thought that seeing my old girl has just over 200,000k's that I would give...

No Mark, none of that stuff on mine lol

Well after a bit of cutting and shutting I finally refitted the heat shield, what a prick of a thing to get in and out.
Thanks for all the advice and comments, I run a second battery so I thought it...

I have just had a 3" Manta exhaust fitted to my Patrol, just wondering what peoples thoughts are on refitting the OEM exhaust/turbo guard?

Any Pro's, Cons?

PM sent buddy

I got one yesterday from a radiator mob here in Perth, new standard tanks with a slightly thicker core, tig welded ready to fit $385

I had the same issue with mine, I replaced the tensioner and the belt and it still did itr, I did a bit of searching on Google and found that the bearings in the clutch of the air cond compressor dry...

2003 GU Wagon 200,630

Thanks very much for the warm welcome, have found some good info here so far :smiley_thumbs_up:

Rex

Ok so I drove to work this morning and no light, then I had to drive another half an hour or so and no light, weird!
Will see how it goes over the weekend.
I also unplugged the auto trans plug on...

Hi my name is Rex, im from Perth and I have a 2003 patrol that I have had for a few years.

Joined up after searching for engine warning light issues/fixes, light came on today (replaced the fuel...