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Dont even get me started on this one, The first Patrol I had was a '96 GQ EFI and was riddled with all sorts of engine problems, got it for $8K, must have spent $10K+ getting it roadworthy and...

Hi again people, I have changed the Oil Filter / Oil Cooler Pressure housing with both the Oil Pressure and Oil Cooler Relief Valves - what a job that was, and changed the oil from 15W50 to 15W40,...

Hello People,

I have a 1998 GU Wagon with RD28Eti Diesel engine. Has been going great for the last 2 years until one day driving down the highway the other day, I thought it sounded loud and...

Hello Ladies & Gents,

Used to have a 1996 GQ 4.2 Petrol Wagon, now I have a 1998 GU Wagon with RD28Eti Diesel engine. Has been going great for the last 2 years until one day driving down the...

I have a GQ with factory diff lock also - and it appears it is not working, switching in both 4H and 4L modes - and nothing.

There is no info in the factory manuals I have.

I know where the...

Thanks Stumpjumper. This is exactly where it is.

Removed the bolt, and poked a stiff wire in there then it started to trickle out. Not fast enough, so I put in a flat blade screwdriver and 'lo and...

Yes, I thought that was it. It's a 14mm, I removed it and nothing happened. I will try poking a peice of wire in there. Thanks fot that.

I got a funny feeling it could be clogged with sludge as...

They don't make it easy...

took a picture, but the "insert image" is asking for am http:// site to upload image... how do you do that? Who has the time for such things.

Anyway I have to descibe...

Hi Guys,

Stupid question: Does anybody know EXACTLY WHERE the engine coolant drain plug is??

The manual says it's and the left side rear of the engine block, which is extremely vague!!!

Does...

Hi Guys,

I have a Nissan Patrol GQ TB42E on Petrol / LPG, and had the truck for 3 months now, fixing all the problems as the previous owners just let it go.

All has been well, but for the last...

Have installed the Transmission Cooler in series with the Radiator, and mounted to the front of the condensor radiator. Will post up the pictures soon.

However, I have checked the dipstick at the...

Thanks for that Missingdna,

It has been a while since I done any rust / body repairs. In the past, I used to do patch ups (i.e. Grind / Sand, apply rustkill, then 2 coats primer, sand again, then...

I will have to do this treatment to mine as well...What is rust converter??

I am grinding / sanding back to the bare metal, and applying the rustkill by paintbrush directly, then spray the primer...

Hi Rob,

Just got a GQ patrol a few weeks ago. Got it for a good price with RWC, but it has alot of work to be done before my maiden voyage into the bush.

I had a look at quite a few GQ's and...

Thanks BigRig, I have only had this beast for 2 weeks, and have noticed the engine is getting very warm, and the trans is getting very very hot on normal driving.

It had the head changed and...

Hi Guys / Gals,

Looking to get a Auto Trans Cooler to fit to my GQ Patrol. Will be doing bush work with hill climbs, and towing the occassional trailer / boat now and again.

I have found a mob...

Hello Todd, I'm in Mornington, Victoria.