Hodge's new 4.2

[nissannewby]

Do you have a boost gauge?

It shouldnt effect your temperatures. I still think you are worrying to much over such a small difference. If it was 10 degrees across the board then maybe be looking.

[Hodge]

Do you have a boost gauge?

It should effect your temperatures. I still think you are worrying to much over such a small difference. If it was 10 degrees across the board then maybe be looking.

Thanks Mat. Not worried one bit as it is far from being "hot". Just very curious as to what Ive done to change it.

Shes going in for full service, clutch, brakes, valve clearances, etc... next week and then booked in at Diesel Tec for a proper tune up. Should come up good.

[nissannewby]

All good mate. I meant to say it shouldnt change and have edited it now.

[threedogs]

Is your viscous fan ok it may be failing at idle once moving you have air flow
and temps come down

[jay see]

Is your viscous fan ok it may be failing at idle once moving you have air flow
and temps come down

I think this the problem I'm having.
Experiencing 5 to 10 degrees above normal.
Will take it out and refill with new oil when I get a chance.

Apologies for the hijack

[Hodge]

I think this the problem I'm having.
Experiencing 5 to 10 degrees above normal.
Will take it out and refill with new oil when I get a chance.

Apologies for the hijack

No hijack involved whatsoever. Its all good info !! The hub is next on the chopping block... From my limited knowledge, at operating (thermostat temps) the fan doesn't lock enough. When I flick the fan, it has a bit of play. 1/4 to 1/ a turn before it stops... Mudski had a go and he seems to think the same. He has been playing different oil levels on his hub so I'll take his word of advice on it. They had a god in the workshop yesterday and they believe it is pulling good air and locks up enough when motor is hot. I should have replaced the hub when I had the whole cooling system overhauled. So, i've called it. New hub going in. That will eliminate that.

[Hodge]

So bit of an update.
Had the clutch done, flywheel machined, valves adjusted and full service done. All filters replaced etc...
Valves were very loose apparently so now they've been redone to spec. And you can definitely hear less "ticka tacka ticka tacka" sound.
Car now wears a 4Terrain heavy duty clutch. It now grabs really well right off the mark. Old clutch was definitely original. Clutch was fine, but from what I understood him the pressure plate wasnt holding "pressure" or tension or whatever... Loose springs or whatever....

Did the clutch resolve your noise issue hodge?

And... Mat I can finally answer your question from a while back...
That gear box rattle / growl has now been reduced by at least 80% ! It is still there but nowhere near as severe !!! Maybe because it grabs really good and early now?
It reminds me of driving my 3L Patrol again it is that quiet ! However... when I bumped into @Dowie last week, his one was the same after clutch replacement and then slowly returned... So we will see how this one goes. Overall very very happy. Smooth car now on many levels.

The only negative now is, new clutch has exasperated a "clunk" I have which used to happen once in a while. Now it happens once every 2 or 3 gear changes. It's like when taking foot off the clutch, something goes clunk somewhere in the driveline. He checked what he could externally and there was no play... But needed more time to check / open things etc... Almost as if taking up slack ... Maybe diff back lash?? I don't know whether that could be worse with new truck. But thats another story ...

As for my transfer case leak... That is on the to do list. Leak wasnt that bad and I needed the car back.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...ear-tail-shaft

[threedogs]

Try changing gears differently, and see if that helps pin point your clunk.

PML you have a @Clunk lol

[mudski]

Ive been thinking about the new noise you have. I reckon it will go away as the clutch beds in. Because its all new, the clutch will grab a hell of a lot faster than an old clutch. Which will exasperate any noises. So as the clutch wears in and the pedal height will slightly rise, I think it will go. My gearbox has the same, well similar clunk as to yours, but only when my missus drives it. It must be the way, or the timing of her releasing the clutch to pressing the go pedal. Anyhow i dont you should be concerned over it, as it is a 3T 4WD, with a rattly TD42 shaking the shite out of things, and things will rattle and clunk.

[threedogs]

@mudski are there different clutch pressures available for the Patrol
say a HD clutch for towing and say a stock one.

@Hodge great timber box they arrive in eh
I use 3 just for camping equipment