Newby - 2005 ZD30 DI Patrol wagon

[Mikees]

G'day folks

I've got a 2005 ZD30 DI Patrol wagon, 5 speed manual, bar work all round, cross country 4x4 intercooler, remapped Safari chip, TaipanXP exhaust and 3" system, manual boost control, boost/EGT gauges, reinforced rear coils, nitrocharger sport coils and shocks, front air locker, Cooper ST Maxx tyres, Outback storage system and cargo barrier, safari snorkel, roof console, VMS navigational system, IPF HIDs, roofrack, DBA slotted discs and TRW pads. 180,000km. Replaced the belt tensioner 2-3 times. Otherwise warped the head twice, once at 130,000 and the next at around 178,000. The first time it was machined the second time replaced. Despite the new head, rodded radiator, new hoses, flushed coolant, she's still running a bit warm. Hoping its going to be the viscous fan hub.

The other issue is brakes. Recently upgraded to TRW pads on the slotted rotors and I find when towing around 2 tonne in the wet, the brakes lock up a bit too readily with not much feel. The vehicle is heavy and I run 43/45psi cold pressures front/rear.

Also looking at an engine TD42 conversion, interested in hearing from those who have converted to a TD42Ti or T. Have looked at the Chevs but I like the relative simplicity of the Nissan engine with a few mods.

Interesting in hearing from anyone about the above items.

cheers
Mike

[growler2058]

G'day! Welcome aboard shiploads of good info here.


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[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.

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate.

[threedogs]

Hi Mate and welcome to the Forum, Heap of info on conversions here,
jump in anytime and enjoy

[Bloodyaussie]

Welcome aboard mate............

[AB]

Good photo mate and welcome to the forum!

Feel free to ask any questions and join in the conversations.

[scotty83]

Welcome. Heaps of great I do here and great people to boot.

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[happygu]

Hi Mike,

TD42 wont help with your brake problems ( might a little as you will be a smidgen slower ), but definitely better for heavy duty towing.

I have towed 2.5 tonne with the 3L a couple of times, and it towed well, but the old tech 4.2 is better suited for long term towing in my opinion.

Mic

[Mikees]

Thanks guys. Experimenting with lower tyre pressures 36/38psi for better braking in the wet. Will see how that goes.

[Timmo]

G'day and welcome to the forum, please enjoy.

[Mikees]

Looking at one of the modification guides it suggests that brakes are impacted by the stiffness and height of suspension upgrades and that the rear brake proportioning valve (BPV) control arm should be adjusted accordingly. I've got the highest rated coils for my bus plus a four inch lift at the rear. Not sure about how the load carrying capacity of the spring affects the adjustment, but going on lift alone it suggests adding four inches of bracket to the arm. I've been running a 2-inch bracket for ages. Is anyone implemented this mod with a bracket > 2 inches, assuming you have a lift > 2 inches. The lift increase was taken from the before and after measurements supplied by the suspension fitter.
How does a hard spring rate affect the adjustments?

[Gecko17]

Welcome to the forum. Great looking weapon you have there... I would've thought that the discs and pads combo would've slowed you up a bit?

[PMC]

G’day Mikees,

Welcome aboard mate! I hope you enjoy your stay with this great forum and its members!

PS, Shite-loads of info and good laughs to be had all-round!

Regards,

RLI

[Mikees]

Welcome to the forum. Great looking weapon you have there... I would've thought that the discs and pads combo would've slowed you up a bit?

Thanks HL. The brakes offer too much bite and too little feel, partic in the wet with a camper on the back. Too easy to lockup. In comparison I found the Nissan pads had no bite or feel, so maybe there's a better compromise. My bus is heavy though.

[trekster]

G'day and welcome to the best patrol forum around! Make sure to post up some pics of your beast in the members ride section ;)


Members Rides (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/forumdisplay.php?43-Members-Rides)



This thread has alot of useful threads linked
(http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?16195-GC-Index-to-useful-threads)


Some mechanical threads that may be of interest:


Why Diesels Smoke (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?12450-Why-Diesels-Smoke)

Checking and cleaning MAF sensors (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?597-Checking-and-cleaning-MAF-sensors)

NADS discussion (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?5526-Snicko-doing-the-NADS)


Recovery and safety!

Recovery Bible (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?13556-Recovery-Bible)

Towballs are not recovery points (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?5725-Tow-balls-are-not-to-be-used-as-recovery-points)

Recovery: The Fundamentals (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?1984-Recovery-The-Fundamentals)



and lastly this should be read and passed on to anyone that is not aware of the fact

Deaths from towballs (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?11239-Deaths-from-towballs)


Last but not least enjoy the forum and everything it has to offer, Don't be afraid to ask questions as we are all here to help each other out!


Cheers,
Eric.

[BigRAWesty]

Welcome mate. Heaps of great info here and top members to match.
Jump in and enjoy.

[rastaqantobasta]

Welcome Mikees