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1st June 2015, 05:10 PM
#1
Beginner
New to all this
Hi all,
Have been reading this forum for a while now and have decided to finally get my feet wet and join in.
I have a 2001 GU 4.5 and have had it for about 6 years, I am hoping to do the big lap in 2018.
I have thrown all sorts of ideas around for about 2 years now whether to sell and buy a diesel, or to do an engine conversion to a V8, but I have recently decided to stick with what I've got and make the most of it, it has been a great rig so far and I've had heaps of great trips (although smaller) so far and never had any problems apart from the usual "thirsty" problem everyone seems to talk about.
It is currently dual fuel but removing the LPG in the next few weeks and fitting a long range tank (146ltr?) to go with the 70ltr sub tank.
I've already made a few of the easier mods - 2nd glove box, roof console - myself, have fitted a roof rack and side awning, and just fixed a cracked coil tower and fitted 2 new boss coil tower braces, but things are about to get serious, so for now I'm hoping I can get some great advice to help me out when I need it, and maybe one day I will know enough to perhaps give some back and help out.
Thanks in advance,
D
P.S. Gertie is the name of my car, I call it that because my father always used to say "come on Gertie" whenever he was driving and for some reason it stuck with me.
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1st June 2015, 05:20 PM
#2
Patrol God
Hello and welcome to the forum, plenty of info
here for you so jump in anytime and enjoy
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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1st June 2015, 05:31 PM
#3
Expert
Welcome mate. My Dad always said "Come on Bertha" so I know exactly where you are coming from. 
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1st June 2015, 06:05 PM
#4
BIG & BALD
Welcome mate, surely the best forum on the net.
If you need it, you can get it, if you want to know it, just ask it.
If you want to find it, go to the search bar for a universe of information.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the greatest show on earth.
2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.
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1st June 2015, 06:28 PM
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Administrator
Welcome to the forum mate, feel free to ask any questions.
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1st June 2015, 06:45 PM
#6
Patrol God
Welcome to the forum mate
In the words of a Dhuck "QUACK".
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1st June 2015, 08:52 PM
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1st June 2015, 09:01 PM
#8
Patrol Guru
Welcome to the forum. I think that if the 4.5 is in good condition you can spend a little to give it a thorough service and keep it. It might be a tad thirsty but if reliable will be cheaper than doing an engine conversion. If you buy another second hand diesel then you don't know the problems it might have. If buying brand new then it's a different kettle of fish.
2007 DX CRD Wagon - EFS 2" lift, BOSS Chassis Brace Kit, Steel Bull Bar, Runva 9500-Q winch, FyrLyt's, Rock Sliders, Rear bar with wheel and twin jerry carriers, Drawers, Fridge slide, dual battery, Red Arc BCDC 1220, Red Arc EGT/Boost gauge, Scangauge, Uniden UHF, Prodigy P2 brake controller, CC Intercooler, Pacemaker 3" zhaust, HPD Dawes, ECU Remap.
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1st June 2015, 09:28 PM
#9
Legendary
G'day and welcome to the forum mate.
2005 GU IV ST 3.0. Snorkel. Roof rack. Awning. Spots. Welded I/C. Dual batteries & VSR. UHF. Barn door hinge extension. Roof top spot lights. Rear drawers. 2" lift. NADS. EGT and boost gauges. Trans temp and water temp gauges. Provent 200 catch can. Rear ladder
And crawling on the planet's face, some insects called the human race. Lost in time. And lost in space... and meaning.
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2nd June 2015, 12:38 PM
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welcome to the forum
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