All the way from NZ ;)

[karllovesmercedes]

Hey all,

I'm new to the Patrol forums, and currently live in NZ - don't be too hard on me you'll win the Rugby World cup next time ;)

I'm Making the move to a 4.2 GU Patrol from my current 2.5 Generation 2 Pajero (quite a step haha ;) )

Looking forward to catching up with you on the forums and might even have a wheel with you guys next time I'm in Aussie

Cheers, Karl :smile:

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate


Dave

[rusty_nail]

welcome to the forum mate! heaps of info on here, lots of diesel smart people on here.

can i ask, what made you choose a nissan over a toymota?

cheers

nic

[AB]

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

[karllovesmercedes]

Thanks guys :D

Rusty, I had a good look at both, the Toyota has some brilliant engines but their weak front diffs turned me off quite a bit, and with the Patrol's reputation for having an indestructible driveline it was a winner :D

I was also after solid-axles, a factory turbo-diesel, coils all round and a manual transmission. So it was down to the 80 Series or the GU Patrol, and with the 80 being such an old vehicle I was really after something new and much preferred the Patrol.

Plus it looks unbeatably tough ;)

[rusty_nail]

Thanks guys :D

Rusty, I had a good look at both, the Toyota has some brilliant engines but their weak front diffs turned me off quite a bit, and with the Patrol's reputation for having an indestructible driveline it was a winner :D

I was also after solid-axles, a factory turbo-diesel, coils all round and a manual transmission. So it was down to the 80 Series or the GU Patrol, and with the 80 being such an old vehicle I was really after something new and much preferred the Patrol.

Plus it looks unbeatably tough ;)

good answer! the GU's are certainly no GQ, but they sure do pull their weight haha

[threedogs]

Hi Karl and welcome to the forum, heaps to see and do,
so
Jump in anytime and enjoy

[karllovesmercedes]

Cheers guys :smiley_thumbs_up:

[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.

[growler2058]

Gday Karl welcome aboard mate

[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.

[karllovesmercedes]

Thanks all, the site certainly seems very helpful and so do the people on here!
Thanks for all the helpful links Eric! Having a decent read through them now - all really interesting :)

- Karl

[BigRAWesty]

Welcome mate. Jump in and enjoy the info and great members.
Glad to see you have seen the light.. lol.. Enjoy the new rig and any questions im sure we'll all try to help
Cheers