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Hi all, on the road and rolling through Melbourne area in a few days. Can anyone recommend a good/reliabke mechanic in greater Melbourne?

Having problems with disk brakes on modified Nissan Patrol...

What about GPS? My sense of direction is lacking at best. Plus I wanna to have some bearing to tracks etc when off road. Not to mention I am a tech-whore.

Was thinking HEMA HN6 due to has camping...

Thanks threedogs, logic on eggs in basket is solid. Your boy Crooze is HUGE! Sorry to hear about Jack...

Wow, that Tyson is a handsome devil!!

More time for shopping on ebay! Looking at Water Storage today...

1/ 40 Litre Foot Well Water Tank
-My preference but too costly ($250+)

2/ 60-100 LTR WATER BLADDERS
-Around $100 (new) on...

Threedogs, thought i would knock out another 25 today just to restore your faith!

But seriously, tough day at the mechanics. Fuel pump has gone and no refurb's available. More costly delays. Looks...

hey guys, have a great day. Will check back in tonight to find some cool events to take part in... nb

two more posts (please don't ban me ;-)

In two three more posts I will be downloading my manual... Then the real questions will begin! I have never actually contributed to a forum and have gained alot from the experience so thanks to all...

I think the Patrol is the ultimate boys toy. I met a girl yesterday who said she hates sports cars and finds their owners to generally b wankers. But she loves 4WDs ;) Maybe there is hope for a...

Have travelled Americas, Europe and a bit of Asia but have never even been to the Norther Territory. My goal is to see the real Australia. Meet the real Australians and see the beautiful places in...

Just need to knock out my 25 posts. Sorry for spamming. If anyone wants to reach out to me regarding anything would be great to hear from ya

Just checked out the rest of the forum. Heaps of intro. Really great site admins and everyone -well done!

here is one upgrade not often found on a police Patrol -my Blue Staffy!!

i also need to get a 35" tire for my spare rim. Preferabally a second hand cheapie. Any ideas?

Suspect i would need to join a caravan or something to cross the Simpson. But the cost of those tag-along-tours are expensive

Rough Travel plans so far are:
* Leave Sydney (just need to rent out my apartment in Woolloomooloo if anyone interested)
* Head west to broken Hill or Willcannia
* Head North West and corss...

I need to leard basic mechanics. Will spend the arvo with Mechanic tomorrow. Once i get my posts in will read the manual and take it with me on the trip. Need to buy some decent tools too. I guess...

Travel Kit wishlist:
* Fridge (not sure if i can afford it?)
* SatNav (Heema)
* EPIRB
* Water tank
* Cooking (someone recommended 3 burner Coleman)
* Keep one rearseat and install bed ass'y in...

Thanks '97, great advice! A few things I have already suspected and the others i will make sure i get checked out. Really helps, my self confidence in the trip is getting better already;)
thanks...

Photos of my dog when i got him 8 weeks ago (hes on the left) and the Nissan Patrol with Simpson III tent

Hey mate. to be honest i was a skeptic but i think you may be right. the Nissan Patrol community could be just what I was looking for! Looking forward to discussing my trip plans and learning from...

2.8L. I wish I had opted for the larger engine tho. It struggles with the larger wheels

Yesterday the fuel pump stopped working:(

So i thought i need to skill up on repairs for two reasons (keep my mechanic honest, running repairs on the road). So Here i am trying to download the...

wow that is cool! Thanks for the reassurances on getting out of Sydney threedogs. Here is a pic of my dog. His name is Blue, he is just a pup...