Hey everyone!

[fisher89]

I have recently purchased a gq patrol for 10k, although I was told it was in great condition I think the owner and I had different views on what great condition is. Everything mechanical wise seems to be good as I bought the vehicle in Victoria and drove to the sunshine coast (in 25 hours :) ) without any problems at all. Upon viewing the vehicle when I flew down to Victoria he had failed to mention things that I would imagine you would tell someone coming from so far away but I guess he knew I was going to buy it anyway( I should have asked about particulars.)
• Drivers door hinges flogged out.
• Wagon window clip broken.
• A lot of stone chips on the bonnet and some on the pillar which have surface rust.
• Tachometer sometimes works .(mostly doesn’t)
• Windscreen needed replacing. (I was told about this)
• Rear sway bar link thread stripped. (I was told about this)
• Slight leak from turbo pipe to intake manifold.
I do realise these are small issues but they all add up, I am just happy to have a 4wd :) and a powerful one at that.
so far I have fixed the window clip, replaced the windscreen and have purchased new door hinges just need to chuck them in. A mates got a few swar bars laying around so that's good.

Bit worried about the leaking pipe going to replace the gasket but I'm not sure if that much oil should be going through.

Cant wait to lift her up, put some draws in and go for a trip :)

Going to do a service soon as I seem to be using a fair amount of oil, going to put some penrite hpr diesel 20-60 in

[fisher89]

oh I suppose I should put a photo up haha....
I have found it overwhelming all the information available through forums on here and Nissan 4x4
look forward to hearing from everyone :clapping:

[bigwad76]

Hey there. Welcome. See the nissans just keep on going. Lot of good info on this forum and plenty of friendlies to help out.

[taslucas]

Gday mate welcome aboard. Plenty of knowledge here so you'll have those little issues fixed in no time and be out on the tracks loving life

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate.

[growler2058]

Gday mate welcome aboard

[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.
If you want to find it, go to the search bar for a universe of information.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the greatest show on earth.

[threedogs]

Hi and welcome to the forum heaps of tips and info here for you,
so jump in anytime and enjoy

[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)



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.

[Gecko17]

Welcome to the best collection of knowledge and experience on all things Nissan Patrol there is on the net!


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[happygu]

Welcome Fisher, and it looks it pretty good condition in the photos.....

I wouldn't be too worried about the few things, as you will definitely find a lot worse on some vehicles.

Door Hinges can be bought from Ebay or Patrolapart - possibly wreckers if you can find good ones.

The hardest one is the stripped thread on the swaybar and the rest is easy.

Mic

[Skitzyrex]

Welcome to the forum Fish

[milecruncher]

welcome to this forum mate ... you'll get loads of know how to pimp your rig .... the dirty way !!

might want to plug the leak ... i'm sure you must be osing some of your horses because of the leak

cheers

milecruncher

[my third 256]

hi and welcome to the forum a great mob of people here and a lot of very usefull information
best wishes with your patrolling
stephen

[AB]

Welcome to the forum mate, feel free to ask any questions.