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[stevemc181]

My custom Stainless Steel water tank arrived, just need to find time to install and plumb it up. This will fit in behind the middle row seats and in front of the drawer system.

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[PeeBee]

What capacity is the tank Steve? I have a ss tank fitted in the same position in my go wagon, 110l and its fitted with level indicator and outlets to both sides. One of the best additions I made.

[stevemc181]

What capacity is the tank Steve? I have a ss tank fitted in the same position in my go wagon, 110l and its fitted with level indicator and outlets to both sides. One of the best additions I made.

It will be about 80 litres, I had it made a bit shorter (800mm) than the full width of the Patrol. so I could leave room for my distribution box and wiring etc in an easily accessible place for my rear mounted Lifepo4 battery. I also have 1/2" outlets on both sides, but will use a Topargee inline meter to let me know exactly how many litres I have left in it. 1/2" breather on top and 1-1/2" filler to make it easy if I need to fill from a container.
I had a 70 litre tank in my last vehicle and loved the ease of use. The last trip in the Patrol was a pain in the ass using Jerry's etc.

[PeeBee]

It will be about 80 litres, I had it made a bit shorter (800mm) than the full width of the Patrol. so I could leave room for my distribution box and wiring etc in an easily accessible place for my rear mounted Lifepo4 battery. I also have 1/2" outlets on both sides, but will use a Topargee inline meter to let me know exactly how many litres I have left in it. 1/2" breather on top and 1-1/2" filler to make it easy if I need to fill from a container.
I had a 70 litre tank in my last vehicle and loved the ease of use. The last trip in the Patrol was a pain in the ass using Jerry's etc.

Currently in discussions with wayne at Topagee regards a fuel consumption system. This measures flow to and from engine, does the subtraction, and gives instantaneous and total fuel usage. Not 100% sure this is enough, would prefer an average plus instant, and then total, but would probably have to move towards a Scintex system for that at greater cost.

[stevemc181]

Currently in discussions with wayne at Topagee regards a fuel consumption system. This measures flow to and from engine, does the subtraction, and gives instantaneous and total fuel usage. Not 100% sure this is enough, would prefer an average plus instant, and then total, but would probably have to move towards a Scintex system for that at greater cost.

I think to get an extremely accurate fuel consumption meter, you will have no choice but to go down the Scintex path. Personally I think it's overkill and won't benefit you much. As you are no doubt aware you need to do your fuel calculations before you are on a trip and then carry the appropriate qty of fuel. The ability to measure your actual fuel usage on the fly really won't matter if you don't have the fuel with you to start with. Better to assume worst case scenario and carry enough fuel to cover this on some shorter similar style trips. You will soon work out what you need to carry to cover the longer trips in similar country and conditions.

[AB]

Bought a 4" aluminum elbow to replace the mild steel one from airbox to turbo.

Noticing surface rust form on inside the pipes.

As much as I can't be bothered stripping the entire IC out for the tenth time I'm going to have to and replace all mild steel with alum!!!

[nissannewby]

Universal pipe kits are cheap these days even universal silicon kits. You could get all new pipe and silicon for under 250.

[MudRunnerTD]

Universal pipe kits are cheap these days even universal silicon kits. You could get all new pipe and silicon for under 250.

Yeah I have purchased one of these kits and it looks like pretty good kit. Just need to decide if I'm going to cut the radiator support now

[AB]

Universal pipe kits are cheap these days even universal silicon kits. You could get all new pipe and silicon for under 250.

Ive just been procrastinating doing this as I wanted to save money and get a good flowing inlet manifold but I can't see that happening for a while.

[Rossco]

Yeah I have purchased one of these kits and it looks like pretty good kit. Just need to decide if I'm going to cut the radiator support now

As in a hole in the front panel or remove that bracket that runs up to the latch in the middle ? . . . Going to try making up some custom thing that goes beteeen the intercooler & air con for mine when it comes to it . . If your deciding between top & front mount go the front 4 sure i reckon. .

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