What has made you Angry Today???????

[fracster]

In case you want to listen again Mudnut, here it is.


Superb song and the words are spot on. Troubled times.

[2TROLLFAM]

Absolutely NOTHING has made me angry today :)


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[mudnut]

Superb song and the words are spot on. Troubled times.

I ended up watching the clip, for the first time ever, it is quite moving.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Seeing a p plater swerve across 2 lanes of traffic just before a set of red lights so he wouldn't miss his turn off.....he did this about 2 mins after passing an acco on the other side of the road

[firm351]

Had a car run into the back of the patrol today hit pretty hard but didn't do too much damage 33662
The other car wasn't so lucky
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Glad I drive a patrol not a little buzz box.

[Clunk]

^^^^^^^^^ ouch

[growler2058]

I had a bloke smash in to the rear of my VY didn't look bad either, then a mate at a panel shop checked it out properly and the damage behind the plastic bumper bar was quite extensive

[MEGOMONSTER]

Had a car run into the back of the patrol today hit pretty hard but didn't do too much damage 33662
The other car wasn't so lucky
33663
Glad I drive a patrol not a little buzz box.

You still got a few thousand dollars damage. Claim the rear bar and change it to steel. Lol

[firm351]

You still got a few thousand dollars damage. Claim the rear bar and change it to steel. Lol

Good idea it's probably cheaper for a steel bar than to repair it back to original lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

Good idea it's probably cheaper for a steel bar than to repair it back to original lol

Mate of mine did it. The whole rear was badly damaged, and got a new roof rack. Rear drawers fridge and Honda 2kva genie plus the repair.

[Winnie]

Insurance company just rang to let me know that my car is not insured for agreed value anymore but market value.
Looking for a new insurance company now.

[taslucas]

Insurance company just rang to let me know that my car is not insured for agreed value anymore but market value.
Looking for a new insurance company now.

Your gonna need one come October:-)

[MudRunnerTD]

Insurance company just rang to let me know that my car is not insured for agreed value anymore but market value.
Looking for a new insurance company now.

Give affinity a call Winnie. Pay to have it inspected and valued. You will be impressed with the price I reckon.

[Winnie]

Give affinity a call Winnie. Pay to have it inspected and valued. You will be impressed with the price I reckon.

Gave them a call and they said to fill in the form online so have done that

[Winnie]

Gave them a call and they said to fill in the form online so have done that

They don't want to play.


Dear Christopher

Thank you for your online 4WD Insurance quote request. We have been in lengthy negotiations with underwriting insurer and based on your vehicle modifications and accessories, we regret to advise that we are unable to provide cover as this falls outside the underwriters guidelines.

We apologise that we are unable to be of

[MudRunnerTD]

They don't want to play.


Dear Christopher

Thank you for your online 4WD Insurance quote request. We have been in lengthy negotiations with underwriting insurer and based on your vehicle modifications and accessories, we regret to advise that we are unable to provide cover as this falls outside the underwriters guidelines.

We apologise that we are unable to be of


WOW! Really! WOW!!

Very surprised! Given they provide a specific 4WD Cover i am shocked mate! they provide cover for 4wd clubs all over the place and have a deal with 4WD VIC to cover members.

Give AAMI a call mate, no complaints about them here.

[firm351]

Good idea it's probably cheaper for a steel bar than to repair it back to original lol

Got a quote for $5500 to repair now to see if insurance will give me a payout so I can get a rear bar fitted instead of a new bumper.

[Winnie]

Steel bar will be cheaper for sure! Unless there's other damage somewhere?

[firm351]

The panel beaters tell me 99% of the damage is bits that are removed to fit the steel bar anyway so might get lucky. One place reckons they can get them fitted as part of the insurance claim if the whole job comes out cheaper. Not a bad way to get a bar fitted on the cheap I reckon

[Drewboyaus]

WOW! Really! WOW!!

Very surprised! Given they provide a specific 4WD Cover i am shocked mate! they provide cover for 4wd clubs all over the place and have a deal with 4WD VIC to cover members.

Give AAMI a call mate, no complaints about them here.

I'd be surprised if it isn't something to do with P plates..........
That said it's rubbish that Affinity would behave that way given they heavily promote themselves within the industry......
I'd be half tempted to have a whinge to 4WD Victoria and see what they have to say.


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[Winnie]

I'd be surprised if it isn't something to do with P plates..........
That said it's rubbish that Affinity would behave that way given they heavily promote themselves within the industry......
I'd be half tempted to have a whinge to 4WD Victoria and see what they have to say.


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

If that's their reason (which I suspect it is) then they should just say so

[MudRunnerTD]

I'd be surprised if it isn't something to do with P plates..........
That said it's rubbish that Affinity would behave that way given they heavily promote themselves within the industry......
I'd be half tempted to have a whinge to 4WD Victoria and see what they have to say.


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

Yeah thought both those things too to be honest. Most likely the "P" Plate is the biggest problem. did you list it as a Turbo Diesel or list the type of Turbo and brand of Intercooler? that might also have scared them off given your "P" Plate.

If you were a member of 4wd Vic i'd be giving them a call for sure!! They will be Pissed! not sure they will care as much if your not a Club member though as the logic is that if your a member of a club and the Association then your a responsible 4wd owner ;)

[BigRAWesty]

Got a quote for $5500 to repair now to see if insurance will give me a payout so I can get a rear bar fitted instead of a new bumper.

When I had my bull bar replaced they got a quote for a alloy bar at $2200.. I said to them a Arb steel winch bar is only $1600. They said no worries and installed it all..
So don't get the cash, unless they refuse to change it.. They should go the aftermarket if it's cheaper.. And install it for you..

[2TROLLFAM]

Insurance company just rang to let me know that my car is not insured for agreed value anymore but market value.
Looking for a new insurance company now.

And THAT is exactly what happened to Frank cept I wasn't aware. (Small print and all) AAMI Agreed Value has to physically be negotiated EVERY time your policy renews OR you drop to market value ..... Won't be making that mistake with Seamus


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[lhurley]

WOW! Really! WOW!!

Very surprised! Given they provide a specific 4WD Cover i am shocked mate! they provide cover for 4wd clubs all over the place and have a deal with 4WD VIC to cover members.

Give AAMI a call mate, no complaints about them here.

Im also with AAMI, they have been petty good to me this far, not that i have actually had to make a claim though.

[Winnie]

WOW! Really! WOW!!

Very surprised! Given they provide a specific 4WD Cover i am shocked mate! they provide cover for 4wd clubs all over the place and have a deal with 4WD VIC to cover members.

Give AAMI a call mate, no complaints about them here.

Just spoke to them and their reasoning is because their underwriter, CGU, changed their policies in the last few months and have said that if the value of the modifications and accessories exceeds 100% of the value of the vehicle they will not touch it. I suggest you check they haven't changed yours without you knowing.
I said they would be losing so many potential customers especially with older vehicles and he said they are coming across the problem very often. Well they should change something!

[Drewboyaus]

Just spoke to them and their reasoning is because their underwriter, CGU, changed their policies in the last few months and have said that if the value of the modifications and accessories exceeds 100% of the value of the vehicle they will not touch it. I suggest you check they haven't changed yours without you knowing.


And the problem is??
If you're paying for agreed value and accessories you're paying for that risk in your policy.....
I'm not understanding how that affects their policy's or ability to insure.....
I'm with Shannon's and they have been good. They cover everything except recovery from a river.


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[NissanGQ4.2]

Commodore is playing up!!! Backfiring its litte a!s off and stalling!!!

I want my Patrol back!!!

[Winnie]

And the problem is??
If you're paying for agreed value and accessories you're paying for that risk in your policy.....
I'm not understanding how that affects their policy's or ability to insure.....
I'm with Shannon's and they have been good. They cover everything except recovery from a river.


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

Shannon's will not touch drivers under 25 years old, I tried them today.

[Drewboyaus]

Shannon's will not touch drivers under 25 years old, I tried them today.

Bugger!


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[taslucas]

Commodore is playing up!!! Backfiring its litte a!s off and stalling!!!

I want my Patrol back!!!

Leads loose or arcing from that little metal cylinder around the engine end?
Coil packs?
Maf sensor?
IAC valve?

[Winnie]

Commodore is playing up!!! Backfiring its litte a!s off and stalling!!!

I want my Patrol back!!!

Clean maf sensor
Disconnect battery for an hour to reset ecu
Check tps
Go over all earths

=]

[taslucas]

Clean maf sensor
Disconnect battery for an hour to reset ecu
Check tps
Go over all earths

=]

Shut up, you owned a ford....

[Winnie]

Shut up, you owned a ford....

And you drive a pooncy commy everyday! Do you wear a UNIT singlet and a jet pilot cap? Sit Real far back in the seat and just lean to one side Real far and then just one hand on top of the steering wheel?

[taslucas]

And you drive a pooncy commy everyday! Do you wear a UNIT singlet and a jet pilot cap? Sit Real far back in the seat and just lean to one side Real far and then just one hand on top of the steering wheel?

Why didnt you ring to to say you were coming for a visit!?

[NissanGQ4.2]

Leads loose or arcing from that little metal cylinder around the engine end?
Coil packs?
Maf sensor?
IAC valve?


Clean maf sensor
Disconnect battery for an hour to reset ecu
Check tps
Go over all earths

=]

yep all that to do, going to do new spark plugs and leads first as I don't know it the pugs are set at the correct gap for LPG and i don't think the leads are for LPG either. Hit n miss as to when it backfires but still makes me jump when it goes off! *L*

[taslucas]

ohhhhhhh on gas too. Does it do it on both fuels?

[growler2058]

And you drive a tough as guts commy everyday! Do you wear a UNIT singlet and a jet pilot cap? Sit Real far back in the seat and just lean to one side Real far and then just one hand on top of the steering wheel?

Yes...............

[NissanGQ4.2]

ohhhhhhh on gas too. Does it do it on both fuels?

Pretty sure it just on gas and mainly when you take your foot of the accelerator then put it back on ( giving it a little bit )

[Winnie]

Kicking it out around the roundabouts in the wet? LMAO sorry Toddie =]

[growler2058]

Kicking it out around the roundabouts in the wet? LMAO sorry Toddie =]

Whats wrong with that

[taslucas]

Kicking it out around the roundabouts in the wet? LMAO sorry Toddie =]


Whats wrong with that

exactly growlers! Aint nothing wrong with a bit of lock to lock coming outta the highway round about:)

And dont worry fun police, the roads are empty down here.......

[NissanGQ4.2]

Kicking it out around the roundabouts in the wet? LMAO sorry Toddie =]

Only Fords need wet roads to make it kick out, the crappadoor can do it in the dry without trying :)

[taslucas]

Only Fords need wet roads to make it kick out, the crappadoor can do it in the dry without trying :)

Anything you can do on a dry road you can do 10 times bigger in the wet:)

[Clunk]

Just spoke to them and their reasoning is because their underwriter, CGU, changed their policies in the last few months and have said that if the value of the modifications and accessories exceeds 100% of the value of the vehicle they will not touch it. I suggest you check they haven't changed yours without you knowing.
I said they would be losing so many potential customers especially with older vehicles and he said they are coming across the problem very often. Well they should change something!

I reckon that will one of a few contributing factors Winnie........... you're lucky to live in a country that allows you to be able to drive the vehicle you have, I had to make do with an Austin Metro and various other tiny pieces of crap due to insurance costs for drivers under 25.

[DX grunt]

the roads are empty down here.......

So what you saying? More than 2 cars on the road at the same time is peak hour? lol.

[Clunk]

So what you saying? More than 2 cars on the road at the same time is peak hour? lol.

its grid lock mate!!!

[taslucas]

the news traffic chopper just follows the three cars around

[Clunk]

the news traffic chopper just follows the three cars around

youve got choppers down that way!!!!!!?????? blimey, we're still using these

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/09/27.jpg

[filthyrich]

opening doors/keeping them open for people when walking through. With no please thankyou or acknowlagment.

[taslucas]

opening doors/keeping them open for people when walking through. With no please thankyou or acknowlagment.

I just say "no worries, you're welcome" and smile when they look

[boots]

Reading the post today that Scotty / BigRig has left the forum .

[rusty_nail]

Reading the post today that Scotty / BigRig has left the forum .

Yeah kinda sad huh! Bigrig if Ur lurking come back!!! We miss the smiles u bring to this forum!!!

[lhurley]

Pretty sure it just on gas and mainly when you take your foot of the accelerator then put it back on ( giving it a little bit )

My guess is it has something to do with the airbox/intake. I think it has to do with the pressure of the air inside the intake when you are gassing is quite high, then when you lift off you are taking all the fuel out and mucking up the air fuel ratios. I know on real cars that are on gas, patrols, you need to fit an equalizing pipe to the intake to stop it doing that.

[liftlid]

This was found near O'Tooles camp ground. We were there just last weekend!

Not sure if this has already been said but you need to send this to 4x4 Victoria , they will let the right people know.

[Bloodyaussie]

Did not make me angry but bloody hurt .

For those that use brushcutter and mower without protection take note, I have done many other things but yhis one was weird. .. it was just a small piece of weeds but went a full Centre meter into my shin.
33748

Did not know it was there till I got home and god it hurt when I pulled it out.

[TPC]

Did not make me angry but bloody hurt .

For those that use brushcutter and mower without protection take note, I have done many other things but yhis one was weird. .. it was just a small piece of weeds but went a full Centre meter into my shin.
33748

Did not know it was there till I got home and god it hurt when I pulled it out.

Looks almost as bad as the paper cut I got at work today.

[Bloodyaussie]

Oh funny. ..... so your risk of death at work is from a killer printer!!!

[NissanGQ4.2]

when you are gassing is quite high, then when you lift off you are taking all the fuel out and mucking up the air fuel ratios.

It doesn't backfire when lifting the foot but the other way around.........back off then put the foot down.......BANG!!!!!!!!!

But could be the same thing, will start with leads, plugs and cleaning the maff sensor.

Maff sensor I dare say needs a good clean as when I bought it the air box was blown and there was no air filter there!!! Have replaced the air box and put a filter in.

[TPC]

Oh funny. ..... so your risk of death at work is from a killer printer!!!
I do get to mine sites and building sites and climb the occasional tower but hurt myself more often in the office. (probably on purpose to stop the boredom)
Don't underestimate those killer printers, they know when your back is turned.

[Bloodyaussie]

I have taken my fair share of printer's up to the farm to shoot..... and many other bits of technology that shits me!!!

[lhurley]

It doesn't backfire when lifting the foot but the other way around.........back off then put the foot down.......BANG!!!!!!!!!

But could be the same thing, will start with leads, plugs and cleaning the maff sensor.

Maff sensor I dare say needs a good clean as when I bought it the air box was blown and there was no air filter there!!! Have replaced the air box and put a filter in.

Might pay to have the gas system checked, they are a fickle bitch and a pain in the arrrs if they dont work 100%

[mudnut]

The neighbour's Pajero on gas, was doing the same thing. Back firing under load. It turned out to be a loose spade lug, which had a film of carbon deposited between the two connecting surfaces. Weird as it seems, the engine moved under load, pulled on the wire and caused the backfire.

[BigRAWesty]

Looks almost as bad as the paper cut I got at work today.

Bahahahahahaha....

[AB]

33761

Election Day must be coming up soon...lol

What a waste!!!

[NissanGQ4.2]

Election Day must be coming up soon...lol

What a waste!!!

Yep a waste of tax payers $$$$, goes straight in the recycle bin here

[Hodge]

The ring road... and the people who bottle-neck it, because they have no clue on lane merging.
Gave merging space to this chick as soon as her lane began to end. She stayed in it until the very freaking last few metres !!! Down the road, when I was alongside her I realized why... She's on the phone, eating a burger, while occasionally turning around and feeding fries to the kid behind.
Driving seems like the secondary thing these days for people behind the wheel.

[Bloodyaussie]

And if you were to ram her off the road you would be the bad guy!!!!!!!! he he!!

I feel your pain mate and it is becoming the norm.

[megatexture]

33761

Election Day must be coming up soon...lol

What a waste!!!

I've gone in and voted last week to avoid all the bs and I'm going camping on Friday lol

[Hodge]

And if you were to ram her off the road you would be the bad guy!!!!!!!! he he!!

I feel your pain mate and it is becoming the norm.

Yup the ring road from sydney rd to greenie is a shamozzle at best of times without people like that.

[Hodge]

I've gone in and voted last week to avoid all the bs and I'm going camping on Friday lol

It's awesome, voting early is the best thing ever. Don't have to let it ruin the weekend.

[Bloodyaussie]

Where did you vote mate as I wanted to do the same???

[Hodge]

Where did you vote mate as I wanted to do the same???

It's all here mate.
http://www.aec.gov.au/election/vic/scullin.htm

BUNDOORA early voting centre
Suite 3/2 Enterprise Drive

It's close to the new vic roads office over there, not sure i've you've been. Just off plenty rd.

30 Aug 2013 Friday 30 Aug 2013 Friday 8:30am - 6pm

[TPC]

I sent in a postal vote to get it out of the way.

[megatexture]

It's all here mate.
http://www.aec.gov.au/election/vic/scullin.htm

BUNDOORA early voting centre
Suite 3/2 Enterprise Drive

It's close to the new vic roads office over there, not sure i've you've been. Just off plenty rd.

30 Aug 2013 Friday 30 Aug 2013 Friday 8:30am - 6pm

Cheers hodge for the link ,this is the first time ive voted early but it wont be the last!

It was funny when they handed me the papers they said put 1and 2 above the line or mark 1 to 83 below, I just lalaughed and accidently let out a big farrk that lol. I'm pretty sure the old bity soiled herself at that moment

[Winnie]

Update on the insurance thing... DGA have sort of come to the party, covered for market value plus 25%
Still looking though but that's the best I can find at the moment

[Winnie]

For an extra $20 per month, TCIS will cover me for market value + $5000 worth of accessories. Market value is at $10,100

[MudRunnerTD]

For an extra $20 per month, TCIS will cover me for market value + $5000 worth of accessories. Market value is at $10,100

Not a bad deal mate

[Winnie]

I would like to be covered for a little bit more though, but I don't think it will happen. They have lots of extras you can claim like camping gear, spare parts carried, personal effects etc.....

[nissannewby]

Realistically they aren't worth that much. That's a pretty good deal Winnie. They sell for more privately due to demand of the drive train. You could cut that in half for a petrol variant. We are lucky that we can insure them for higher amounts compared to most cars of the same vintage.

[taslucas]

Realistically they aren't worth that much. That's a pretty good deal Winnie. They sell for more privately due to demand of the drive train. You could cut that in half for a petrol variant. We are lucky that we can insure them for higher amounts compared to most cars of the same vintage.

My petrol variant market value is 9k...... :-)

[Clunk]

The trick is not to be greedy, be realistic and most importantly, don't have an accident ;)

[taslucas]

The trick is not to be greedy, be realistic and most importantly, don't have an accident ;)

It's Winnie we're talking about though remember!

[Drew]

Fn people and this POS app (sorry AB)

[Winnie]

Realistically they aren't worth that much. That's a pretty good deal Winnie. They sell for more privately due to demand of the drive train.

But that makes it worth more. "it's worth what someone is willing to pay"

[NissanGQ4.2]

Might pay to have the gas system checked, they are a fickle bitch and a pain in the arrrs if they dont work 100%

Farkin gas system backfired again and stalled but this time would not start again on gas and when I started it on petrol all it did was idle roughly and had no revs whatsoever :( So he I am on the side of the highway in the breakdown lane with trucks roaring pass me at 80+ clicks and all I can think about is that guy and girl that got killed a while back that was on the side of the road broken down.

Rang the missus and said you better pick up our daughter as I'm going nowhere, lucky she was able to leave work and pick her up. Not with NRMA roadside so rang my old man who is an ex diesel mechanic..........typical no answer on home phone, rang his mobile.....no answer!!!! Buy this time I'm wondering if I would make it by 6pm to pick up my boy from pre-school and wishing I was at home with a coldie in my hand.

Decided to ring my local mechanic ( which by the way I don't use that often so didn't like my chances ) and asked him what was the chances of coming out and having a look. I'll be there in 10 was his reply :)

He believed there was a problem with the gas converter ( I think thats what it was called ) and buy passed it so it would hopefully run on petrol. Managed 2 get it back 2 the workshop and lucky for me the gas specialist next door to them was still open so sent me around to him. He pulled what i think was the gas converter apart and sure enough I had blown the diaphragm so it wasn't making a proper seal. The guy said whoever had put the diaphragm in did not put it the correct way and because of that it allowed it to blow in when it backfired because one of the bolts wasn't holding it in properly.............well something like that anyway.

Finally back on the road, picked son up from pre-school and daughter up from my partners work was meant to do some shopping but said bugger that I'm going home for a beer

So here I am in the angry thread with a beer in hand :)

Car still backfiring on gas so leaving it on petrol for now, going to ring the the mechanics 2morrow and book it in 2 get the leads and plugs done then in a few weeks when money permits will book it into the gas specialist and get it tuned.

Well thats it for the angry thread 2day, going to have another beer and head on over to the happy thread

P.S: I WISH I WAS DRIVING MY GQ and not the crappadore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nissannewby]

Got declined for my leave for the October trip :(

[NissanGQ4.2]

Got declined for my leave for the October trip :(

Bummer, would've been great to finally meet you......................... I think you might be sick around that time *L*

[Drewboyaus]

Got declined for my leave for the October trip :(

Oh that's crap man. I'm really pissed on your behalf.


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[Sir Roofy]

got declined for my leave for the october trip :(

bugger was looking forward to seeing you again
keep dropping hints mate you never know

[taslucas]

Got declined for my leave for the October trip :(

Bull farrrking sh!t!!!!
That sucks man!
Was looking forward to seeing the beast


Get some more leave in the future and come for a Tassie trip then:-)

[Bloodyaussie]

Farkin gas system backfired again and stalled but this time would not start again on gas and when I started it on petrol all it did was idle roughly and had no revs whatsoever :( So he I am on the side of the highway in the breakdown lane with trucks roaring pass me at 80+ clicks and all I can think about is that guy and girl that got killed a while back that was on the side of the road broken down.

Rang the missus and said you better pick up our daughter as I'm going nowhere, lucky she was able to leave work and pick her up. Not with NRMA roadside so rang my old man who is an ex diesel mechanic..........typical no answer on home phone, rang his mobile.....no answer!!!! Buy this time I'm wondering if I would make it by 6pm to pick up my boy from pre-school and wishing I was at home with a coldie in my hand.

Decided to ring my local mechanic ( which by the way I don't use that often so didn't like my chances ) and asked him what was the chances of coming out and having a look. I'll be there in 10 was his reply :)

He believed there was a problem with the gas converter ( I think thats what it was called ) and buy passed it so it would hopefully run on petrol. Managed 2 get it back 2 the workshop and lucky for me the gas specialist next door to them was still open so sent me around to him. He pulled what i think was the gas converter apart and sure enough I had blown the diaphragm so it wasn't making a proper seal. The guy said whoever had put the diaphragm in did not put it the correct way and because of that it allowed it to blow in when it backfired because one of the bolts wasn't holding it in properly.............well something like that anyway.

Finally back on the road, picked son up from pre-school and daughter up from my partners work was meant to do some shopping but said bugger that I'm going home for a beer

So here I am in the angry thread with a beer in hand :)

Car still backfiring on gas so leaving it on petrol for now, going to ring the the mechanics 2morrow and book it in 2 get the leads and plugs done then in a few weeks when money permits will book it into the gas specialist and get it tuned.

Well thats it for the angry thread 2day, going to have another beer and head on over to the happy thread

P.S: I WISH I WAS DRIVING MY GQ and not the crappadore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I feel for you mate.... frustrating and with no defining answer it can really screw with your head!!!

As for Matty that sucks balls mate....

[nissannewby]

Bull farrrking sh!t!!!!
That sucks man!
Was looking forward to seeing the beast


Get some more leave in the future and come for a Tassie trip then:-)

Ill have to talk to some people but I could maybe just fly down for the weekend.

[@GUte]

Farkin gas system backfired again and stalled but this time would not start again on gas and when I started it on petrol all it did was idle roughly and had no revs whatsoever :( So he I am on the side of the highway in the breakdown lane with trucks roaring pass me at 80+ clicks and all I can think about is that guy and girl that got killed a while back that was on the side of the road broken down.

Rang the missus and said you better pick up our daughter as I'm going nowhere, lucky she was able to leave work and pick her up. Not with NRMA roadside so rang my old man who is an ex diesel mechanic..........typical no answer on home phone, rang his mobile.....no answer!!!! Buy this time I'm wondering if I would make it by 6pm to pick up my boy from pre-school and wishing I was at home with a coldie in my hand.

Decided to ring my local mechanic ( which by the way I don't use that often so didn't like my chances ) and asked him what was the chances of coming out and having a look. I'll be there in 10 was his reply :)

He believed there was a problem with the gas converter ( I think thats what it was called ) and buy passed it so it would hopefully run on petrol. Managed 2 get it back 2 the workshop and lucky for me the gas specialist next door to them was still open so sent me around to him. He pulled what i think was the gas converter apart and sure enough I had blown the diaphragm so it wasn't making a proper seal. The guy said whoever had put the diaphragm in did not put it the correct way and because of that it allowed it to blow in when it backfired because one of the bolts wasn't holding it in properly.............well something like that anyway.

Finally back on the road, picked son up from pre-school and daughter up from my partners work was meant to do some shopping but said bugger that I'm going home for a beer

So here I am in the angry thread with a beer in hand :)

Car still backfiring on gas so leaving it on petrol for now, going to ring the the mechanics 2morrow and book it in 2 get the leads and plugs done then in a few weeks when money permits will book it into the gas specialist and get it tuned.

Well thats it for the angry thread 2day, going to have another beer and head on over to the happy thread

P.S: I WISH I WAS DRIVING MY GQ and not the crappadore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds like a bugger, but there was some luck happenin in your story as well!

The back firing sounds like plugs and/or leads.

[Winnie]

Got declined for my leave for the October trip :(

Damn! Spewing mate!

[MudRunnerTD]

Ill have to talk to some people but I could maybe just fly down for the weekend.

I can pick you up from the airport on Friday arvo and drop you back sunday night! Cant promise you a shower in that time but i dont have to sit next to you on the plane so farkit!!

[nissannewby]

I can pick you up from the airport on Friday arvo and drop you back sunday night! Cant promise you a shower in that time but i dont have to sit next to you on the plane so farkit!!


Will probably be working the Friday night so will prob get very first flight down Saturday morning.

[Alitis007]

Got declined for my leave for the October trip :(

Shame about your leave mate


Will probably be working the Friday night so will prob get very first flight down Saturday morning.

I could give u a lift to and from the airport champ? i'll probably be heading down after work on sat and heading back home on sunday night.

[Alitis007]

Farkin gas system backfired again and stalled but this time would not start again on gas and when I started it on petrol all it did was idle roughly and had no revs whatsoever :( So he I am on the side of the highway in the breakdown lane with trucks roaring pass me at 80+ clicks and all I can think about is that guy and girl that got killed a while back that was on the side of the road broken down.

Rang the missus and said you better pick up our daughter as I'm going nowhere, lucky she was able to leave work and pick her up. Not with NRMA roadside so rang my old man who is an ex diesel mechanic..........typical no answer on home phone, rang his mobile.....no answer!!!! Buy this time I'm wondering if I would make it by 6pm to pick up my boy from pre-school and wishing I was at home with a coldie in my hand.

Decided to ring my local mechanic ( which by the way I don't use that often so didn't like my chances ) and asked him what was the chances of coming out and having a look. I'll be there in 10 was his reply :)

He believed there was a problem with the gas converter ( I think thats what it was called ) and buy passed it so it would hopefully run on petrol. Managed 2 get it back 2 the workshop and lucky for me the gas specialist next door to them was still open so sent me around to him. He pulled what i think was the gas converter apart and sure enough I had blown the diaphragm so it wasn't making a proper seal. The guy said whoever had put the diaphragm in did not put it the correct way and because of that it allowed it to blow in when it backfired because one of the bolts wasn't holding it in properly.............well something like that anyway.

Finally back on the road, picked son up from pre-school and daughter up from my partners work was meant to do some shopping but said bugger that I'm going home for a beer

So here I am in the angry thread with a beer in hand :)

Car still backfiring on gas so leaving it on petrol for now, going to ring the the mechanics 2morrow and book it in 2 get the leads and plugs done then in a few weeks when money permits will book it into the gas specialist and get it tuned.

Well thats it for the angry thread 2day, going to have another beer and head on over to the happy thread

P.S: I WISH I WAS DRIVING MY GQ and not the crappadore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thats a shocker mate!

With all that backfiring keep an eye on your airbox coz they tend to blow up, also there is a pipe the goes from the throttle body to a purge valve near the transmission dipstick that pops off and there is another pipe that cracks that goes from the throttle body to the front of the pletnum near the coilpack.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Just received a pre recorded political phone call telling me who I should not vote for!!!!!!!!!!!!

So much been on the do not call register, oh hang on a sec isn't that a government run agency

[taslucas]

Just received a pre recorded political phone call telling me who I should not vote for!!!!!!!!!!!!

So much been on the do not call register, oh hang on a sec isn't that a government run agency

Thats crap hey......

[MEGOMONSTER]

Had my troll serviced yesterday, all seemed well. Drive ok this morning and afternoon.
Just jumped in the car now to shoot out for a while and she was idling a little rough for my liking.
The day before my service the troll was revving high, after driving home from work. Like the auto choke was on.
Even if I press the choke button on and off it wouldn't change. Bloody hell.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Had my troll serviced yesterday, all seemed well. Drive ok this morning and afternoon.
Just jumped in the car now to shoot out for a while and she was idling a little rough for my liking.
The day before my service the troll was revving high, after driving home from work. Like the auto choke was on.
Even if I press the choke button on and off it wouldn't change. Bloody hell.

Stopped to pick up milk and seems fine again.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Bloody hell just received a call from my wife saying she's throwing up from both ends.

[Bloodyaussie]

Bloody hell just received a call from my wife saying she's throwing up from both ends.

Bloody hell mate???????

My wife and I had it at the same time and Erica who is 9 had to look after us and little Alexander...was frickin terrible!!

[threedogs]

Made a special effort to be up and ready with the GLW to go Vote at 8 o'clock sharp.
Angry as they did not open till 8.20 and the line was half way around the school.
Waited over 1hr to get to the front. for what a little purple sticker saying I voted.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Think the starter on the crapperdore has sh!t itself, more money out the door :(

Thats what I get for buying a cheap s/hand run about!!!

[taslucas]

Think the starter on the crapperdore has sh!t itself, more money out the door :(

Thats what I get for buying a cheap s/hand run about!!!

no good!. Mines still going hard:)... needs tie rod ends done, airbag light is on, traction control turns off occasionally by itself (no problem there:)), thermo fan has a mind of its own, two mags buckled so need to fit the 4 new ones i got, need another tyre........ so its going awesome for a commy

[NissanGQ4.2]

no good!. Mines still going hard:)... needs tie rod ends done, airbag light is on, traction control turns off occasionally by itself (no problem there:)), thermo fan has a mind of its own, two mags buckled so need to fit the 4 new ones i got, need another tyre........ so its going awesome for a commy

So in other words it could be worse *L*

Think I might just burn it, I'm sure walking and a train ride isn't so bad

[taslucas]

Just flog the pi$$ outta it mate. They thrive on it!

[NissanGQ4.2]

Just flog the pi$$ outta it mate. They thrive on it!

I can't it won't start and I decided to start drinking beers before walking up and voting so even if it would start I couldn't legally drive it now anyway :):):)

[taslucas]

ya can stay in the driveway and do a cook bro!

[Stropp]

So in other words it could be worse *L*

how could it be worse its a commonwhore thats bad to start with, why didnt they stick with proper holdens.

[Drewboyaus]

Folks like Simon Christie and Roothy getting involved in single issue politics.......

Stick to producing 4x4 program's please.


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[taslucas]

how could it be worse its a commonwhore thats bad to start with, why didnt they stick with proper holdens.

They all rusted away!

[Clunk]

What a ridiculous waste of paper that white voting thingy was ffs..... Party members shoving even more paper in my face f off will ya. If I wanted that much paper, I would have bought out feckin Rupert Murdoch

[growler2058]

What a ridiculous waste of paper that white voting thingy was ffs..... Party members shoving even more paper in my face f off will ya. If I wanted that much paper, I would have bought out feckin Rupert Murdoch

X2 mate. Had a poor lady from the green party trying to give me paper, not asking me if iwanted it, just trying to shove it at me. I gave her my nastiest hairy eyeball and said a very definite and drawn out NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[NissanGQ4.2]

X2 mate. Had a poor lady from the green party trying to give me paper, not asking me if iwanted it, just trying to shove it at me. I gave her my nastiest hairy eyeball and said a very definite and drawn out NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

hahahahaha that was me today walking in and they were all out the front handing out pamphlets, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Clunk]

I based my vote on the party members who tried less to shove that piece of paper in my face............... and guess what, I put a zero in every single box........ wasted vote fork yeah, that's what yeah getting for wasting over 2 friggin hours of my day. Why 2hours, well the missus went first while I stayed home to look after the kids and then visa versa.

[growler2058]

I know who im bloody voting for so I don't need any of em shoving shit at me. FFS im here to vote minds made up!

[taslucas]

On the way in today, two young guys were waving their paper at me from one side and another guy from the other. I said "you should fight on the lawn and ill vote for the winner" hhahahahaha the poor brainwashed youths didnt know what to say!

[2TROLLFAM]

Amen!!! To the last few posts .... STOOPID thing to do !!!


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[Clunk]

I always got there looking as grumpy as possible to try and put them off........ it never works, ever ever ever..... bastards. Now I'm grumpy for the rest of the day lol

[taslucas]

or you do a bernard from black books: "Nothing, i want nothing!"

[2TROLLFAM]

My response was "no thanks - I know who I'm voting for" whilst giving them deaths stares - then the next wanker who was only 2 feet away tried it .... Grrrrrr


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[Ben-e-boy]

My forking ute

[Clunk]

or you do a bernard from black books: "Nothing, i want nothing!"

Hahahahahahahaha ........ Normal? He's normal is he? And what am I then?

[taslucas]

Hahahahahahahaha ........ Normal? He's normal is he? And what am I then?

hahaha i thought you'd like that

[Clunk]

I don't trust him. He has no nasal hair.

[Winnie]

I'm in Loch Sport which is a deserted town when it's not public holidays because almost all the houses here are holiday houses. In and out in 10 minutes and nobody shoving paper in my face

[growler2058]

I always got there looking as grumpy as possible to try and put them off........ it never works, ever ever ever..... bastards. Now I'm grumpy for the rest of the day lol

Hahahahahahahaha same but us been at work since 04:30 so was shitty anyway

[BigRAWesty]

All this election BS.. Give me some movies..

[2TROLLFAM]

All this election BS.. Give me some movies..

That's what hard drives are for ;)


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[Clunk]

I'm in Loch Sport which is a deserted town when it's not public holidays because almost all the houses here are holiday houses. In and out in 10 minutes and nobody shoving paper in my face

Oh bugger off back to the happy thread

[BigRAWesty]

And the counters get $750 + for the day..

[Punderhead]

Got asked to come into work for 2 hrs max..... 5 hours later and I left.

Oh, and I walked past all the voting people covered in filth shaking my head and no one bothered me!

[taslucas]

I'm in Loch Sport which is a deserted town when it's not public holidays because almost all the houses here are holiday houses. In and out in 10 minutes and nobody shoving paper in my face

Lol yeah about 10 mins for me too. Took longer to fill in my change of address form lol

[Drewboyaus]

And the counters get $750 + for the day..

.....for doing what has to be one of the most tedious jobs in the known universe. I don't begrudge them that.


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[Clunk]

And the counters get $750 + for the day..

Yeah bit then they get locked back up until the state elections

[jack]

Arrived back in VIC today, so damn cold!
Had to dig up my only long sleeved top and tacksiut pants, only time they have been worn in over eight weeks.
Sitting in the van at Lakes Entrance freezing and this town is dead on a Sat evening.......

Wish I was back up north in the warmer weather, guess all good things have to come to an end.

[PMC]

Arrived back in VIC today, so damn cold!
Had to dig up my only long sleeved top and tacksiut pants, only time they have been worn in over eight weeks.
Sitting in the van at Lakes Entrance freezing and this town is dead on a Sat evening.......

Wish I was back up north in the warmer weather, guess all good things have to come to an end.

Welcome back home, you traveling bogan! lol

Regards,

RLI

[kevin07]

that tony abbott has now got the power to screw us real good

[taslucas]

that tony abbott has now got the power to screw us real good

X2.

And in less than 6 months I bet ill be yelling "serves you right"

[Coldcomfort]

that tony abbott has now got the power to screw us real good

I wonder what he will call the new workchoices???

[mudnut]

I wonder what he will call the new workchoices???

"What choices?"

[Clunk]

I'm not into politics but as far as I'm concerned, there is no party out there worth voting for, there are no lesser of 2 evils in this instance. You're screwed no matter which party gets into power and you're a fool if you think otherwise!!!!!!!!!!

[93patrol]

X2 big time clunk

[mudnut]

Freedom to vote for anybody, is way better than being shot for criticizing an Autocratic regime:)

[Clunk]

Freedom to choose whether or not you want to vote would be far better

[Rustyboner81]

I voted fishers and shooters party. Get them ss many sests in the senate as possible.....but i dont know how it all works

[93patrol]

but then you have no right to complain about the politics Clunk because you dont have a say in it(if you dont vote).


Disclaimer: this is my opinion on rights to vote

[Clunk]

but then you have no right to complain about the politics Clunk because you dont have a say in it(if you dont vote).


Disclaimer: this is my opinion on rights to vote

But I don't complain about the politics, they're all tossers!!!!!! Hahahahahah I just complain about the fact I don't have the choice not to choose ;)

[BigRAWesty]

Port won!!!!!!

[Clunk]

Port won!!!!!!

So you would have preferred the whoateallthepies to win hey???

[BigRAWesty]

So you would have preferred the whoateallthepies to win hey???

Neither would have been best... Sorta like the polies..

[Hodge]

Seeing this makes your blood boil... :furious:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qUYJnoTsHs8

This is the stuff greenies thrive on to close stuff. Bloody hell.

[gaddy]

Just saw that on facebook the guys been named and his 4wd club has apparently contacted as well , I reckon the hooning laws should take effect

Steve

[taslucas]

Seeing this makes your blood boil... :furious:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qUYJnoTsHs8

This is the stuff greenies thrive on to close stuff. Bloody hell.

Firstly, that is so lame!! Lmao what a poor effort!

Secondly, whoa up on the "greenies" call. Theres many, many people that want to close tracks/stop access that are in no way affiliated with "greenies". Plenty of farmers, bush walkers, shooters, forestry workers, tour operators etc that love to hate hoons.

And thirdly, what a crock that he is in a "4wd club"...... Call it a softroader gang and be done with it! Hahaha

[Timbo15]

went to go fourwheeling today at blacksmiths with a bunch of mates.
got all ready aired down to 10psi. got about 1km and had a small problem. somehow i tripped the limp mode.

spent the next hour and half getting home. pissy didn't even come near my mood when i got home. now i have to take her to the mechanics to get her out of limp mode. which wont be until tuesday (at the earliest)

[threedogs]

Still ticked off from Yesterday, went to change my 305 Muddies for my 285s ATRs as I'm going fishing with Bob and Roofy.
Seems the person who fitted my snorkel cross threaded two studs on left front wheel, after I told him not to use the Rattle gun as I can't undo
them because of my back. Now the funny bit it cross threaded it so bad the nut spun on the stud, going nowhere. Steam was coming out now.
Finally got it off and changed wheels over. New stud from Nissan $14 and I'll get the ppl to replace it this week, Just a bit of care , that's all I want.
How hard can it be work on my 4x4 like its yours, that's all I ask, deep breath all better now and quiet as a mouse with the ATR Coopers on.
OH FYI the left front wheel needs to be removed to access the inner guard when fitting a snorkel on my model

[taslucas]

went to go fourwheeling today at blacksmiths with a bunch of mates.
got all ready aired down to 10psi. got about 1km and had a small problem. somehow i tripped the limp mode.

spent the next hour and half getting home. pissy didn't even come near my mood when i got home. now i have to take her to the mechanics to get her out of limp mode. which wont be until tuesday (at the earliest)

Can you disconnect the battery for a few hours to reset limp mode?

[threedogs]

As for that idiot doing what looked like donuts that one more reason Government Dept, Greenies and all the others Lucas mentioned need to have tracks closed.
Most have seen the awesome High country trips recently from members that's what will be closed at the drop of a hat. really makes me angry that some still think doing donuts is cool
Stupid Pr$cks are shooting themselves in the foot. If you ever see these clowns take regos, times and dates and hand it on. Sad to think maybe just maybe one clown in a Subaru
can close all 4x4ing in that area when 99.9% of everyone else is doing the right thing.

[taslucas]

What i dont get is that theres well known street hooning spots but do they close down the whole area to all traffic????

[Timbo15]

Can you disconnect the battery for a few hours to reset limp mode?

i disconnected the battery as soon as i got home.
hopefully it will be all good. fingers crossed

[threedogs]

@ Lucas they saturate known Hoon hangouts over here but just end up handing out un-RWC
not enough resources to get them all, need to start crushing cars in front of their mates I reckon

[taslucas]

@ Lucas they saturate known Hoon hangouts over here but just end up handing out un-RWC
not enough resources to get them all, need to start crushing cars in front of their mates I reckon

nah your missing my point. Which is: If they catch too many hoons in a national park, forest reserve, 4wd area etc then they close the whole area to everyone....BUT if they catch heaps of hoons in a particular carpark, city street, subdivision area they DONT shut the whole place down for everyone.
Obviously if they tried to shut down a city area because of hoons then there would be massive outrage from the local law abiding citizens that want to drive there.
But for some reason its different for recreational 4wding areas.........

[Yendor]

Seeing this makes your blood boil... :furious:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qUYJnoTsHs8

This is the stuff greenies thrive on to close stuff. Bloody hell.

Fully agree.

It's like the d!@kheads out my way, every time it rains they think they are so clever spinning their wheels exiting roundabouts.

[NissanGQ4.2]

nah your missing my point. Which is: If they catch too many hoons in a national park, forest reserve, 4wd area etc then they close the whole area to everyone....BUT if they catch heaps of hoons in a particular carpark, city street, subdivision area they DONT shut the whole place down for everyone.
Obviously if they tried to shut down a city area because of hoons then there would be massive outrage from the local law abiding citizens that want to drive there.
But for some reason its different for recreational 4wding areas.........

That would be because the want to shut most of the parks off anyway and just gives them the excuse to do it

I can't can't comment on the hoons because yes I was a hoon once 2 ( and I'm sure most of you where at one stage )

[Yendor]

nah your missing my point. Which is: If they catch too many hoons in a national park, forest reserve, 4wd area etc then they close the whole area to everyone....BUT if they catch heaps of hoons in a particular carpark, city street, subdivision area they DONT shut the whole place down for everyone.
Obviously if they tried to shut down a city area because of hoons then there would be massive outrage from the local law abiding citizens that want to drive there.
But for some reason its different for recreational 4wding areas.........

So you want to restrict access to residents/business in that area?

[threedogs]

Can't beat liquid horsepower, They will never close a residential area just because of hoons , but a National Forest
They would close in a heart beat.
I hunt/I vote,,,,,,,,,,,I fish I vote,,,,,,,,I 4x4 I vote

[NissanGQ4.2]

So you want to restrict access to residents/business in that area?

hahahahahaha why not, my work street is known for late night hoons if they restrict access 2 me going to work I have no issue with that :)

[Yendor]

hahahahahaha why not, my work street is known for late night hoons if they restrict access 2 me going to work I have no issue with that :)

Not until payday. :D

[taslucas]

So you want to restrict access to residents/business in that area?

hahahahaha mate, you always take it the complete wrong way!

My point is that NO they dont (and shouldnt) block off access to residents and businesses because of the small percentage of "hooning"........ and NO they shouldnt block off access to forest reserves and national parks because of the small percentage of "hooning".

[Clunk]

Close it all down I say, tracks, bush, forests, beaches........... Close it all damit.!!!!!!!!! Bwahahahahahahahhaaha

[Yendor]

hahahahaha mate, you always take it the complete wrong way!

My point is that NO they dont (and shouldnt) block off access to residents and businesses because of the small percentage of "hooning"........ and NO they shouldnt block off access to forest reserves and national parks because of the small percentage of "hooning".

No they shouldn't, but that's what happens.

All it take's is one person doing the wrong thing and it screws it up for the rest of us.

You have to wonder about the mentality of these people.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Fishing today and found the boat wasn't performing like it should, felt heavy.
And every time I took off the nose went skyward.
On returning to the ramp and removing the bungs, I reckon 100 litres of water came out.
And found the culprit.
3395133952

[oncedisturbed]

stuck at work and missed munchkin's last game of soccer for the season :(

[taslucas]

No they shouldn't, but that's what happens.

All it take's is one person doing the wrong thing and it screws it up for the rest of us.

You have to wonder about the mentality of these people.

yeah i cant comment really as i had 80 acres of unused farm that we play(ed) in legally. (see " a paddock somewhere" in the videos thread). Its shit that it happens and even worse that the honest people suffer becuase of the law breakers but i do feel sorry for people that live in a city and dont get an outlet.

[93patrol]

Fishing today and found the boat wasn't performing like it should, felt heavy.
And every time I took off the nose went skyward.
On returning to the ramp and removing the bungs, I reckon 100 litres of water came out.
And found the culprit.
3395133952

Have you been using your boat for target practice mego?

What do you think you hit

[threedogs]

@ Mego that looks ballistic from here,
better organise my Tig so I can weld all your boat holes up

[NissanGQ4.2]

yeah i cant comment really as i had 80 acres of unused farm that we play(ed) in legally. (see " a paddock somewhere" in the videos thread). Its shit that it happens and even worse that the honest people suffer becuase of the law breakers but i do feel sorry for people that live in a city and dont get an outlet.

Who cares about city people *LMAO* I live in the lower part of the Blue Mountains and literally have thousands upon thousands of National Park at my doorstep yet can only drive on a small % of dirt roads which you could do in a 2WD without trouble. No thats torture :(

[NissanGQ4.2]

Paid NRMA a sh!t load of money to put a starter motor in the crappa door :)

Oh well its going again for now :)

[Winnie]

Either I spammed the crap out of the forum on Friday night or I watched a whole lotta porn, but I went through 85% of my mobile data usage in a day.

[Clunk]

Either I spammed the crap out of the forum on Friday night or I watched a whole lotta porn, but I went through 85% of my mobile data usage in a day.

You weren't much in here mate so guessing it would have been all about the honey shot ;)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Body clock getting me up at 5am on my RDO.

[BigRAWesty]

Body clock getting me up at 5am on my RDO.

Kids are doing the same for me atm.. Getting a bit tiring after 3 weeks of it..
Keep it up and they''ll be staying home...

[Bob]

Body clock getting me up at 5am on my RDO.

I am retired but still get up at 5.30am most days.

Best part of the Day

[threedogs]

Really ticked over this wheel stud issue as the fitter says the wheel doesn't need to be removed on the GU to fit the Snorkel.
I'm very glad I took pics of my snorkel being fitted, and here endeth the lesson

[BigRAWesty]

Really ticked over this wheel stud issue as the fitter says the wheel doesn't need to be removed on the GU to fit the Snorkel.
I'm very glad I took pics of my snorkel being fitted, and here endeth the lesson

And a dremel... Nice

[taslucas]

Really ticked over this wheel stud issue as the fitter says the wheel doesn't need to be removed on the GU to fit the Snorkel.
I'm very glad I took pics of my snorkel being fitted, and here endeth the lesson

Hahaha you've got them between a rock and a hard place!!!
Yep it's gotta make you angry when they blatantly lie!

[jack]

Getting home from a great holiday and finding a 'Letter of Demand' from an insurance company for damages to an idiots motorhome who ran into my caravan at Bramwell Junction.
The idiot admitted liability at the time but appears to have changed his mind, very very pi55ed off.

[Winnie]

I hate people like that... Always looking for someone else to blame. Not bloody good mate and don't let them get away with it!

[NP99]

Really ticked over this wheel stud issue as the fitter says the wheel doesn't need to be removed on the GU to fit the Snorkel.
I'm very glad I took pics of my snorkel being fitted, and here endeth the lesson

And I thought they were repairing for you after a drive by :)

[NP99]

Seeing this makes your blood boil... :furious:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qUYJnoTsHs8

This is the stuff greenies thrive on to close stuff. Bloody hell.

Video now deleted.....

[threedogs]

Not to get the fitter into trouble, we put it down to maybe it was another 4x4 they were referring too, not mine.
They'll fix it, I already have the stud, $14 more the point though.

[Coldcomfort]

http://www.news.com.au/national-news/peta-credlin-the-chief-of-staff-of-pmelect-tony-abbott-pleads-guilty-to-dui-charge/story-fncynjr2-1226715947584

Some are above the law!!!! This kind of crap really PISSES ME OFF!!

I am of good character and have a current TSPV!! What do you reckon my chances of having the charges dissmissed would be??

[taslucas]

http://www.news.com.au/national-news/peta-credlin-the-chief-of-staff-of-pmelect-tony-abbott-pleads-guilty-to-dui-charge/story-fncynjr2-1226715947584

Some are above the law!!!! This kind of crap really PISSES ME OFF!!

I am of good character and have a current TSPV!! What do you reckon my chances of having the charges dissmissed would be??

Just heard it on the radio and couldn't agree more. It's absolutely disgusting!
So here's a person that is in charge of policy making BUT HAS NO HONOUR!
Absolutly bs

[MudRunnerTD]

http://www.news.com.au/national-news/peta-credlin-the-chief-of-staff-of-pmelect-tony-abbott-pleads-guilty-to-dui-charge/story-fncynjr2-1226715947584

Some are above the law!!!! This kind of crap really PISSES ME OFF!!

I am of good character and have a current TSPV!! What do you reckon my chances of having the charges dissmissed would be??


Wow! That is Very Poor Form!

[threedogs]

If you're as Hot as she is Coldcomfort you'd get all charges dropped.
But its wrong one law for them and another for us mere Mortals

[Coldcomfort]

We can expect lots more of this with an elitist right wing guv now. It was bad enough with the last lot!!!

[taslucas]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/09/49.jpg

Now we get to see

[threedogs]

I think they abuse their position too much, just look at the new independent for the car drivers party.
He now gets $190,000 for what ,he was on the dole, certainly stinks in my books anyway

[MudRunnerTD]

I think they abuse their position too much, just look at the new independent for the car drivers party.
He now gets $190,000 for what ,he was on the dole, certainly stinks in my books anyway

for the next 6 Years! not a bad spin.

[BigRAWesty]

Every member who ran and got 4% or more of there electorates vote got $4.50 something a vote.. So even if they didn't get in they still got paid...

[nissannewby]

Not to get the fitter into trouble, we put it down to maybe it was another 4x4 they were referring too, not mine.
They'll fix it, I already have the stud, $14 more the point though.

Id be angry to paying that much for a stud.

[taslucas]

Id be angry to paying that much for a stud.

How much an hour do you pay for your studs newby?

[nissannewby]

How much an hour do you pay for your studs newby?

I'm a lifetime member so I get a good discount I'm also on first name basis :).

[threedogs]

That's what Mr Nissan wanted, Sometimes you just gotta pay when its the only option at the time,
Close by and open , suits me.

@ MR We're in the wrong game, IMO

[NissanGQ4.2]

Hearing that the extreme fires around my way 2day may have been deliberately lit and considering that there was no storm activity in the area it doesn't surprise me!

With at least 6 localish fires that went to extreme warnings only 2 houses lost and some cars n sheds. So top effort by the the RFS........and all fires have now been downgraded to watch and act ( still out of control thought )

This is a linescan map of the Winmalee Fire closest to me. The bright areas show active fire. Brighter colour means more intense fire.

34093

[Clunk]

Hearing that the extreme fires around my way 2day may have been deliberately lit and considering that there was no storm activity in the area it doesn't surprise me!

With at least 6 localish fires that went to extreme warnings only 2 houses lost and some cars n sheds. So top effort by the the RFS........and all fires have now been downgraded to watch and act ( still out of control thought )

This is a linescan map of the Winmalee Fire closest to me. The bright areas show active fire. Brighter colour means more intense fire.

34093

The muppets have started early this year hey!!!!!???? Absolute wasters :mad:

[taslucas]

Hearing that the extreme fires around my way 2day may have been deliberately lit and considering that there was no storm activity in the area it doesn't surprise me!

With at least 6 localish fires that went to extreme warnings only 2 houses lost and some cars n sheds. So top effort by the the RFS........and all fires have now been downgraded to watch and act ( still out of control thought )

This is a linescan map of the Winmalee Fire closest to me. The bright areas show active fire. Brighter colour means more intense fire.

34093

No good at all mate. One slightly more positive thing to come from it is that it burnt up a lot of fuel before the extreme fire season is upon us. But definately fu$ked that some little sh!t lit it!!!!!!!

[NissanGQ4.2]

yeh at least it is less fuel for when it gets into summer..............was a scorcher today though

Unfortunately the RFS have not done any back burning behind my place so my house is still going to be a major worry during summer

[taslucas]

yeh at least it is less fuel for when it gets into summer..............was a scorcher today though

Unfortunately the RFS have not done any back burning behind my place so my house is still going to be a major worry during summer

Stay safe mate. Make a plan

[BigRAWesty]

Any way to prep it yourself? Maybe see if the local firies can pop round for some "training".. Make it all safer at the same time..

But yea, bloody firebugs.. Waste of oxygen

[taslucas]

Any way to prep it yourself? Maybe see if the local firies can pop round for some "training".. Make it all safer at the same time..

But yea, bloody firebugs.. Waste of oxygen

Plenty of info and tips online

[NissanGQ4.2]

Any way to prep it yourself? Maybe see if the local firies can pop round for some "training".. Make it all safer at the same time..

But yea, bloody firebugs.. Waste of oxygen


Yeh I got to look into buying a pump, decent hose and some water storage, lucky for me my neighbour has a swimming pool, and is marked with RFS and my local RFS is only a 2 mins away :) but still want to set myself up so I don't have to rely on the RFS.

Going to clean the gutters and around the yard this weekend ( Fun ) ( with beer in hand of coarse )

[threedogs]

Day was going great birthday cool, fixed some little things on the Patrol then,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Popped down to SCA for some de-greaser to clean up some oil leak from filter.
Checked where my container on pentrite was and there it was in the back facing down with a loose lid..
And yes clean 5-40 oil everywhere, sprayed it with the de greaser to dilute it ,took off the kick plates
and there was the mother load in the channel that houses the electric cables, Spewing so stuffed some clean rags
into the cavity to soak up the fluid over night, Well that bit aint rusting out quick LOL

Stay safe with the fire pretty foul vision down here, stick to your plan.

[Alitis007]

Less than 5000km and 2 month old swivel hub scraper seals chopped out 34127
Better get warranty or someone is going to hear about it

[Bloodyaussie]

Less than 5000km and 2 month old swivel hub scraper seals chopped out 34127
Better get warranty or someone is going to hear about it

What the hell???

[MEGOMONSTER]

Less than 5000km and 2 month old swivel hub scraper seals chopped out 34127
Better get warranty or someone is going to hear about it

Your car or customers,
Don't worry customers, yours isn't red.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Less than 5000km and 2 month old swivel hub scraper seals chopped out 34127
Better get warranty or someone is going to hear about it

If it is customers, did they give you a description of what happened, noises, sounds

[Alitis007]

What the hell???

Seen it the the other day when i was swapping my wheels over, no pitting on the ball or anything. Faulty one i guess....

[Alitis007]

If it is customers, did they give you a description of what happened, noises, sounds

Its mine mate thats why i'm angry otherwise Bursons would be paying my labour too

[MEGOMONSTER]

Its mine mate thats why i'm angry otherwise Bursons would be paying my labour too

Ooooooooo, any noises from the hubs.

[Alitis007]

Ooooooooo, any noises from the hubs.

Nah it was all peachy, steering wasn't tight at all and everything was working normally.

[nissannewby]

Did you use any lube on install? Didn't happen to paint the knuckles too?

[BigRAWesty]

Its mine mate thats why i'm angry otherwise Bursons would be paying my labour too

I hope Its a 1 Off.. They supplied my whole rebuild kit...

[Ben-e-boy]

yep. run a scotchbright over the knuckle and a coat of paint

[Alitis007]

I hope Its a 1 Off.. They supplied my whole rebuild kit...

The other side is fine so i think it was 1 dodgy seal.

[Alitis007]

Did you use any lube on install? Didn't happen to paint the knuckles too?

No lube, should i have ??

[nissannewby]

Yeah. Just some bearing grease on the lips of the seal just like any other lip seal. I had issues with one I did from not enough lube, put a little extra on and all was good and is still good.

[BigRAWesty]

Always pays to lube tight things George... (facepalm)
A touch of rubber grease helps while Its bedding in..

[Alitis007]

yep. run a scotchbright over the knuckle and a coat of paint

I used 400 grit wet and dry with petrol as lube. Didn't have time to paint it. I'll be painting it with 2pack when i get the time.

[Alitis007]

Yeah. Just some bearing grease on the lips of the seal just like any other lip seal. I had issues with one I did from not enough lube, put a little extra on and all was good and is still good.

While its still on the hoist might just pop it off and put some on, i have proper seal grease that i have left over frome timing belt kits

[Ben-e-boy]

I used 400 grit wet and dry with petrol as lube. Didn't have time to paint it. I'll be painting it with 2pack when i get the time.

bugger that. a 2 dollar can of saturn black enamel its only the knuckle

[Alitis007]

bugger that. a 2 dollar can of saturn black enamel its only the knuckle

Gotta go all out coz when i do half rrrst things they always stuff up.


Just took the other side off to have a look and thats buggered aswell... FFS!! On the phone tomorrow to sort these bananas out.

Must have been coz i didn't lube it up and one of my motto's is a little lube never hurt no body ;)

[taslucas]

Always pays to lube tight things Lucas... (facepalm)
A touch of rubber grease helps while Its bedding in..

wtf?? meeee???

[BigRAWesty]

wtf?? meeee???

My bad.. Ment George..
Night shift.. Leave me alone... :sly:

[cgm]

Just looked at some of my old posts (especially my members ride pages) and the embedded links to the Google web albums links are not pointing to the pictures any more. Probably something to do with the crap of moving to Google +. I'd like to ditch it all and maybe just upload - what a pain in the arrrs as now it would take me ages to work out which pics were which.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?14095-Cameron-s-Desert-Ship-GUIII

Strange, I notice that the ones on my Water/Mud thread (as per sig) are still visible?? Hardly have time to read and make a few posts, don't need to have to redo things just coz of Google. :mad:

Original idea was to load them to Google so I could link to them here or other places. Might have to start uploading pics to the forum instead.

[BigRAWesty]

Just looked at some of my old posts (especially my members ride pages) and the embedded links to the Google web albums links are not pointing to the pictures any more. Probably something to do with the crap of moving to Google +. I'd like to ditch it all and maybe just upload - what a pain in the arrrs as now it would take me ages to work out which pics were which.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?14095-Cameron-s-Desert-Ship-GUIII

Strange, I notice that the ones on my Water/Mud thread (as per sig) are still visible?? Hardly have time to read and make a few posts, don't need to have to redo things just coz of Google. :mad:

Original idea was to load them to Google so I could link to them here or other places. Might have to start uploading pics to the forum instead.

There are many different photo storage pages.. Photo bucket for one.. And probably the most popular..

[Frontbumfab]

Last night Me and a mate went to the local for dinner and a beer. But Still got a headache now and wallets abit thinner!

[rusty_nail]

Last night Me and a mate went to the local for dinner and a beer. But Still got a headache now and wallets abit thinner!

so im guessing it turned into more than 'a' beer lol

[rusty_nail]

well long story, but all year i have been having family troubles(extended family). me and my cousin are neighbours and had a biff. since then him and his mum, my aunt have been making mine and the missus life hell. its put alot of stress on me, tegan and all my extended family as it has torn a massive rift because of the way my cousin and aunt have been acting.

thats not what has made me angry tho, what has is i spoke to an old friend of mine today and found out he has recently bumped into my grandfather and spoken to him. my pop is 76 years old, he still operates a law and accounting business and is in no way a soft/weak individual. earlier this year he suffered a stroke and had a heard operation to clear out some blocked arteries. his health has been poor lately to say the least but because of the stress of recent events it lead him to say this to my old friend:

friend: "hi bill, your looking well since your heart operation, looks like youve recovered well"
pop: "yeah i guess, but i wish the surgeon had let me go... it would have solved all my problems"

it broke my heart to hear that.

cheers

nic

[TPC]

well long story, but all year i have been having family troubles(extended family). me and my cousin are neighbours and had a biff. since then him and his mum, my aunt have been making mine and the missus life hell. its put alot of stress on me, tegan and all my extended family as it has torn a massive rift because of the way my cousin and aunt have been acting.

thats not what has made me angry tho, what has is i spoke to an old friend of mine today and found out he has recently bumped into my grandfather and spoken to him. my pop is 76 years old, he still operates a law and accounting business and is in no way a soft/weak individual. earlier this year he suffered a stroke and had a heard operation to clear out some bloked arteries. his health has been poor lately to say the least but because of the stress of recent events it lead him to say this to my old friend:

friend: "hi bill, your looking well since your heart operation, looks like youve recovered well"
pop: "yeah i guess, but i wish the surgeon had let me go... it would have solved all my problems"

it broke my heart to hear that.

cheers

nic

Bloody hell mate, that is a horrible thing to hear.
Hope you can cheer him up somehow.

[rusty_nail]

Bloody hell mate, that is a horrible thing to hear.
Hope you can cheer him up somehow.

theres a silver lining mate, but i put that up in the happy thread. but yeah it hasnt been the best year hey =(

[threedogs]

Hope things pick up Rusty never good when families clash

[MudRunnerTD]

well long story, but all year i have been having family troubles(extended family). me and my cousin are neighbours and had a biff. since then him and his mum, my aunt have been making mine and the missus life hell. its put alot of stress on me, tegan and all my extended family as it has torn a massive rift because of the way my cousin and aunt have been acting.

thats not what has made me angry tho, what has is i spoke to an old friend of mine today and found out he has recently bumped into my grandfather and spoken to him. my pop is 76 years old, he still operates a law and accounting business and is in no way a soft/weak individual. earlier this year he suffered a stroke and had a heard operation to clear out some blocked arteries. his health has been poor lately to say the least but because of the stress of recent events it lead him to say this to my old friend:

friend: "hi bill, your looking well since your heart operation, looks like youve recovered well"
pop: "yeah i guess, but i wish the surgeon had let me go... it would have solved all my problems"

it broke my heart to hear that.

cheers

nic

Hey Nic

Not real good mate. I have had a similar 18months but it has been my Brother and I. Very messy. My Dad said those words to me mate, he is 72.

[threedogs]

Don't know if its for the Angry or happy thread ,
but topped up my tanks and it cost me $211 should be happy as normally $230 tops
diesel was $1.58 a litre ouch but had docket

[BigRAWesty]

Don't know if its for the Angry or happy thread ,
but topped up my tanks and it cost me $211 should be happy as normally $230 tops
diesel was $1.58 a litre ouch but had docket

That's our petty price... We're $160+

[threedogs]

Probable the highest its been for a while top of the cycle, will be 600k return trip towing camper,
will use just about all of main tank, but will set CC on 105kph and see what figures I get this time.