Hi Guys "97 GQ ST 2.8Ltr"

[Zano]

Hey there everyone, just looking online to sort out some issues with my Patrol and came across this site! I own a 97 GQ ST 2.8ltr and besides a few little probs, the machines goes great. The main problem is with the gearbox holding 5th, it quite often spits it out ( last owner of the vehicle had electric brakes and anderson plug so I assume towing in 5th may be the culprit.) Ive been told there is a larger heavy duty after market cog that replaces the factory cog for 5th, anyone else heard of this? Also an oil leak that i need to investigate, everytime I park it drips oil, not big drips but nonetheless, I can see runs from the rear of the tappet cover and also some wet oil around the turbo, but I will degrease down the engine first just to make sure, other than that just your normal rattles and cabin vibration. Im looking for a service manual so I can do a oil change/service, I have no idea how much oil to use, or what oil to use and if you have any advice that would be appreciated. With all that said, just feel free to pop on and say gday!
Cheers - Zano.

[Bob]

Welcome Zano and thanks for introducing yourself.
Just join in a few conversations and welcome other new members and when you reach 25 Posts you will be able to download the Manual for your Patrol

In the meantime in respect of your 5th Gear problem please look at the attached

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?3204-GU-5th-Gear

[threedogs]

Welcome to the forum all the info and tips you want are right here, jump in anytime and enjoy

[Zano]

Thanks for the welcome Bob, that was a very enlightening read. I might leave the 5th gear problem to the boys down in the service department after reading that one now haha!
I look forward to reading and joining in the fun!

[lorrieandjas]

Hi Zano and welcome to the forum mate!

Jas

[AB]

Welcome to the forum mate, feel free to ask any questions and join in the conversations.

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate

[ADENUF]

G'Day Zano and welcome to the forum.

[growler2058]

G'day mate welcome aboard gotta friendly mob here fulla great info and advice


Slap N Tap ;)

[wildgu6]

G'day buddy, Welcome aboard.
Great bunch here with tons of advice, info, adventures and plenty of laughs to absorb.
Join in and soak it all up. You will meet some top people


Enjoy, cheers Pete




TAPPN OUT

[scotty83]

Welcome to the crew and i am sure you will find lots on info on the issue you are having.

[melcor]

hi zano , welcome , top bunch of blokes here(oops , and ladies)

[Bigrig]

G'day mate and welcome aboard - great people, information and laughs to be found on here, so join in to make the most of it!!!

Enjoy!!

[MEGOMONSTER]

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.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the greatest show on earth.

[BigRAWesty]

Welcome mate, seems you have that leak sorted. hopefully an easy fix. as for the gear, never heard of it, but i have seen (mine included) busted retainer clips wich hold the gears in once selected. mine has snapped the clips for 3rd, and when using the engine as a brake it sometimes pops out.
anyway stick it up on the main forum and you'll have plenty of blokes helping you diagnose it..
enjoy

[Maxhead]

G'Day and welcome to the forum mate