Handbrake was inspected by the specialist last week. Apparently drum and shoes are in good order, they couldn't see anything obvious that would be producing the weird noise.
They suggested...
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Handbrake was inspected by the specialist last week. Apparently drum and shoes are in good order, they couldn't see anything obvious that would be producing the weird noise.
They suggested...
Hi crew, thought I'd post a quick trip report from last year - I love that these old buses can still mix it out there in the bush. On this trip the Patrol clocked up 400,000kms.
We travelled up...
That's good to know - things are pointing toward something within the handbrake drum (or cable) that might have been knocked when the driveshaft got taken off to remove the gearbox.
Yeah so to...
Hmm thanks Mudnut, a bearing of some sort was in the back of my mind.
I took it back to the mechanic today. Apparently the sound is so intermittent they couldn't reproduce it at all, even after a...
Hey crew! It's been a while.
Just had the gearbox (FSSR30A) rebuilt on the old RB30, after 400k the synchros on 2nd and 3rd were getting a bit crunchy. Full bearing kit, synchros plus a a few hard...
...and an original glossy Patrol brochure from back in the day...
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Hey guys
For anyone like me who's interested in a bit of RB30 history... here is an article from 4Wheeler Magazine (Winter '93) comparing the RB30 Patrol to Landcruiser, Jackaroo and Pajero.
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Intermittent starting issues - update.
A bang with the hammer got the solenoid clicking (it wasn't before), but no sound from the starter and engine still won't turn over. Hopefully it's nothing...
Hi guys
Hoping for some help with intermittent starting issues.
Took the Patrol down an almighty, 'risk-the-panels' descent on the weekend, and after stalling at the bottom the poor thing...
Took the RB30 up Goog's Track, SA recently. This is a popular 'mini Simpson' dune/desert drive, and goes from Ceduna around 200km north to the trans-Australian railway line.
Had no trouble with...
Hmmm, after trawling through the forums perhaps sticking secondaries might be the culprit after all ? Would it make sense for them to stick more in colder weather, and for the problem to go away once...
Yes my tin shroud and corrugated hose went missing long ago - someone must have decided it wasn't necessary ! Do you think it makes much difference to cold weather carby performance ?
Thanks Mudnut. By pre-heat diaphragm do you mean the vacuum-operated flap on the air intake that opens above the exhaust manifold? Mine works but is missing the original sheet metal that would have...
Hey fellas, sorry for the dig, can start a new thread if needed...?
Have had a similar problem to the OP for the last 4 years. Driving in cold weather, whether in a long highway run or a pop to...
Hey fellas.
Spent a few hours on this over the weekend with the multimeter. Completely did my head in!
The 2 wires (+, earth) coming out of the fan EACH had connection to battery +'ve AND earth...
Thanks good to know that!
Sounds like a condenser fan on 1990 GQ could be a dealer, not factory, modification hence non-stock-looking placement of the relay.
I think the fan activation on due to...
My wiring colours are different but yeah White/red is straight onto the battery e.g. always hot. Still can't see the connection between the Compressor/FICD solenoid PPL wire and the relay (this PPL...
Gday all,
Seems like a lot of folk have trouble with that little fan near the radiator, that's meant to run while your A/C is on. I've trawled a few forums but couldn't find a complete answer to...
CARBY REBUILD: Had my carby rebuilt and set-up yesterday by an experienced bloke. Had done 320,000kms so time for a freshen up. The Patrol ran fine, smashed other 4bys on the sand... but niggly...
Hi Dom,
RE: Oil Pressure Sender Repair
How did you go about removing the sender from the block? I know its in a rubbish spot (next to the oil filter, right?)... Hands, monkey grips, filter wrench,...
UPDATE:
They were the original shocks in the back - and they were STUFFED! New shocks made big difference to handling!
Replaced June 2015 with KYB Skorched 4's. Can't argue with a 3 year...
Dug up this old article from 1990 - a 'first drive' when the RB30 Patrol came out in Australia. Good to see what they though about it then, a useful and interesting read.
In that very same issue...
I've got a 1990 RB30 carby. 31s, 2inch lift, roof racks, long range tank.
City/Town: Its not too bad - the guage drops fairly quickly EVEN though I drive like there's an egg under my...
Bloody awesome thread mudnut! has been infinitely helpful :)
Thanks everyone! Yep I reckon I'll just sit tight, pump up that slow leaky airbag every second day, and save for a new set of springs and shockers! If I pull the airbag kit I think there's another...