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20th November 2010, 09:56 PM
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4x4 operation
hi,
I picked up my Patrol today and as promised in my introduction, I have lost of questions! First of all though, what a beast. Really great to drive, 4.2inj petrol engine is silky smooth and really torquey, bit like a quite diesel engine!
My first question is about the 4WD system. My Patrol is a 1992 GQ (possibly ST, but now sure - see other thread!). It has 2H, 4H, 4L positions on the 4WD lever. In the 4H/L positions is the centre diff locked or still open?
If locked - then I presume 4H/L can only be used on the slippy stuff.
If open - then is it not lockable?
Oh, and where do the auto hubs come in to all this?
Thanks!
Last edited by boggy2006; 20th November 2010 at 10:16 PM.
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20th November 2010 09:56 PM
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20th November 2010, 11:53 PM
#2
No Patrols in Australia have centre diffs, so never use 4H or 4L on hard surfaces.
Check this link for information on auto hubs;
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...ight=auto+hubs
Tony
Last edited by YNOT; 20th November 2010 at 11:57 PM.
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21st November 2010, 12:18 AM
#3
Thanks Tony. So it's rear wheel drive or 4 wheel drive centre locked if I understand correctly.
Does anyone find that poses a problem in areas where it's slightly too slippy for 2wd, but not really slippy enough to keep 4wd engaged?
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21st November 2010, 12:38 AM
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Thanks Tony. So it's rear wheel drive or 4 wheel drive centre locked if I understand correctly. Correct.
Does anyone find that poses a problem in areas where it's slightly too slippy for 2wd, but not really slippy enough to keep 4wd engaged? Not me, decent tyres and a rear air locker do what I need in 2WD. That and I've learnt to drive a bit sideways while I wait for the tyres to hook up!!! Besides, if it's too slippery for 2WD then it should be OK to use 4WD for a short distance, I'm talking low speed.
Tony
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