New Comer!

[sujay]

Hi Everyone,

I just moved into Australia. Staying in Newcastle!
Not a Patrol owner yet, but will be one VERY soon, as soon as I decide what engine I want to get!
Any pro tips will be appreciated regarding the engines...

Hope to fit right in and join the fun!

Thanks!

[threedogs]

4.2, 4.2, 4.2 diesel Turbo preferred But welcome to the Forum heaps of tips and info here for you,
So jump in anytime and enjoy

[Clunk]

GdY mate and welcome........... All depends on what your budget is. If you're after a new patrol, then you'll only get a 3lt TD or 4.8 petrol. The 4.2TD stopped in 2006 and still command a fare wad of cash. Also depends on if you're after a GQ or GU

[Avo]

welcome mate,good to see it has to ba a patrol atleast..Heaps of info here and advice..Where are you from mate?

Cheers

[sujay]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys! I come from Singapore, but my place of birth is India!
I am in for a GU, and yes after all the research that I have done, I understand 4.2 is the motor I should be after!

Unfortunately they go for a lot of cash! My budget is somewhere around 15-17k AUD, so that definitely rules out the brand new patrol!
I am not to keen on the 3.0L motor...

Will be using the vehicle for some medium to hard offroad trails and a lot of touring...so was wondering if the 2.8 will do me any good?



Thank for all the tips in advance guys! :)
Hope to meet up with all of you soon!

[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.

[sujay]

Thanks for the welcome buddy! Any of you headed to the Melbourne 4x4 show this weekend?

[Rustyboner81]

Gday mate go the 4.2 turbo diesel aparently unbeatable. But i got a 3l petrol and its definately beatable

[sujay]

Hey Buddy!
How about the 2.8L engine?

[growler2058]

G'day mate welcome aboard

[sujay]

Thanks for the welcome buddy! Hope to see you around!

[dumpy]

welcome to australia and welcome to the forum.

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate.

[AB]

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

[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.

[sujay]

Thanks guys!
I will definitely be going through all the links provided above.
And yes, once I have my rig..I shall post it up and become one of you guys! hahaha

Already enjoying this forum!:049:

[Woodsta1704]

Welcome aboard mate! Heaps of info on here. Enjoy!!
Cheers Woody

[PMC]

G’day Sujay,

Welcome back 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

[arbee]

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy your stay