TUR7LE'S GU II 3.0ltr

[TUR7LE]

Hey guys I have upgraded my patrol to a gu 3ltr diesel. It underwent some mods within hours of purchasing it and more today ... I have a list to work through once I sell my gq tb42 ..... Fletch is giving me a hand with the things I can't do all is looking good now 1983719838
When I first got it ..... Then after the wheel n tyre change and hid headlights 1983919840
So far it has genuine steel bullbar (winch compatible)
IPF 800 driving lights
33" mud tyres
HID headlights
Soon to come is
Nads
Duel battery setup
Reverse light
3" flexi lift
Snorkel
Roof rack
HID kit for driving lights
UHF
DVD headunit

Hope I can post more updates up soon

[threedogs]

Looks great and white, talk to Fletch as coming up that way 12th of oct if interested in front recovery points
Good list of sensible mods, but hey when do you stop. TUR7TLES great white

Gee wheels make a huge difference, looking good

[big_fletch]

Very nice, will have it all set up in no time lol

[threedogs]

Must be cold as a frog up there eh Fletch??

[TUR7LE]

Yer some recovery points would be a good idea I think

[big_fletch]

Must be cold as a frog up there eh Fletch??

Yer it's abit chilly up here lol.. Tur7le and I are housemates but he already has something else planned for that weekend

[threedogs]

Will bring selection, looking forward to gettig up your way again. mates got a neat looking 4x4 there.
Like I said we'll be going through Shep 9.30 friday the 12th of Oct. will PM where we will be

[Yendor]

Looking good, the wheels made a big difference.

[Sir Roofy]

Nice and white mate wheels make it look tough already

[TUR7LE]

Nice and white mate wheels make it look tough already

Yer mate all add on's will be black to make it look tough

[TUR7LE]

I thought I needed a spare wheel and since the 33's don't fit and the spacers cost around $100 I thought I might make one with some reverse light mounts and some lights thanks to fletch's boss .... Here is some pics as I went
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[TUR7LE]

20224here is the completed reverse lights

[happygu]

Nice work on the Spare Wheel Spacer Turtle.....Looks the goods.

Where did you bring your wiring through?

Mic

[TUR7LE]

Nice work on the Spare Wheel Spacer Turtle.....Looks the goods.

Where did you bring your wiring through?

Mic

Near the hole for the wiper jet .... Then just silicon to make it water proof

[choppie]

Nice lookin unit there Tur7le, like someone who thinks outside the square with the spare bracket, good work

[TUR7LE]

Ok guys over the next 2 weeks my car is changing a little .... Here is the mods fletch and I done yesterday ...... We could have done more if my boost and daws valve were in .... Hope they come today 221772217822179221802218122182
So as the pics show we did the duel battery and aux cig plug aswell as the pyrometer and pillar pod and I gave it a service . I'm Gunna run gulf western top dog xdo ... The guy we get our oil from at work said its the same as the dello 400 only difference is aus made so I'm Gunna give it ago

[Sir Roofy]

That will make things a bit easyer to moniter
the motor,hows it been running mate happy with the
performance

[TUR7LE]

That will make things a bit easyer to moniter
the motor,hows it been running mate happy with the
performance

Yer it's been running great and I feel alot safer I can check the exhaust temps ... Helps me sleep a little better .... It's in today for its next mood .... I'll put up some pics once I pick it up

[TUR7LE]

Just picked it back up with my new safari Snorkle .....2218722188

[Sir Roofy]

Nice one mate your not lifted yet are you?

[big_fletch]

Nice one mate your not lifted yet are you?

Nah it not lifted yet Roofy, that should be here this week though and Turtle should have it in before the meetup :wink:

[TUR7LE]

Nah it not lifted yet Roofy, that should be here this week though and Turtle should have it in before the meetup :wink:

I've got my fingers crossed just waiting for parts to show up

[scotty83]

car is looking good now tur7le. love the rear light folder. Nice work. Look forward to seeing the future mods

[Sir Roofy]

Nah it not lifted yet Roofy, that should be here this week though and Turtle should have it in before the meetup :wink:

yea dont want his side steps getting bent up like mine lol

[TUR7LE]

It's not of my car but here is a pic of the trike I have been building for the bright rod run this weekend .... It even has a neon under it2219722198
Oh and a spot for my drinks n some ice under the seat22199

[TJH]

nice bike hahah

[TUR7LE]

So long time no posting to this not much has changed to my GU...... But it will soon.... Had some engine trouble n decide I'm sick of the 3ltr so it's coming out... N in goes a donor 4.2... Starting this weekend hope to have it done in a month or so... See how we go... Any input would be greatly appreciated

[threedogs]

Dont tell me 3 and 4 went?
How many Ks

[AB]

So long time no posting to this not much has changed to my GU...... But it will soon.... Had some engine trouble n decide I'm sick of the 3ltr so it's coming out... N in goes a donor 4.2... Starting this weekend hope to have it done in a month or so... See how we go... Any input would be greatly appreciated good luck mate and throw up any questions you have, plenty have done it on here!

[Sir Roofy]

Long time no see you on here hope the swap goes well mate

[TUR7LE]

The head gasket gone in between cylinder n cooling...i could fix it n prob will if the head is still ok after the swap. N sell it to recoupe some cash.. The main think I think I need to find is some new engine mount brackets to weld on

[padams77]

Doing this conversion now you going manual or auto?

[TUR7LE]

I'm goin to stay manual mate

[TUR7LE]

So the conversion is done.. Still a few little issues I gotta iron out but it runs n drives great.. So do happy with my decision... Ill be posting up pics n a description of wat I did... Or should I make a new thread for that?