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PommyinPerth
29th September 2013, 08:07 PM
Hey there,

Andy here, a newbie to this website. I moved here from England about 18 months ago now, and only just been allowed to buy a rig!! I'm new to the 4x4 scene so will be asking a heap of questions.

After reading a few forum questions and abit of research, I've eventually bought a '92 RB30, 1 owner from new and is clean as a whistle. Has just under 300k but I heard these cars were built to last so didn't bother me too much as it has a full service with it.

Haven't named it yet but its a standard motor and I'm wanting to give it a new lease of life with a few modifications. I'm going to give it a mini service ie oil, filters, and water/coolent changes, plugs etc but need a bit more power. A new fuel (carby) set-up is a good place to start?

After that, who knows... what ever I do with it, i'll be getting a few pointers from you guys first.


Cheers

Andy

Avo
29th September 2013, 08:12 PM
Welcome mate,if you want to try it out for a weekend...There are a couple of us heading out to dwellingup next weekend for a chinwag and camp over night and a bit of driving,......Your welcome to tag along and get to meet a few people..
Great info and advice to be found here so enjoy your stay.....Quite a few blokes in perth on here to as you'll see..they should say g'day..

Woof
29th September 2013, 08:45 PM
Not another Pom....LOL
Welcome Andy, as WA 489 said, if you are interested in catching up next weekend just go here and put your name down mate as you are more than welcome to join us http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?22339-WA-Forum-meet-5th-October-2013

PS, there is a lot of dribble in the thread, 19 pages of it, just skip the first 18 and join us...

Clunk
29th September 2013, 10:31 PM
G'day Andy and welcome aboard mate. As the guys have already said, theres a fair few of us from Perth on here and some of us get together as often as we can for a bit of a wheel, so don't be shy.
Where abouts in Perth are ya? I made the big move over here 10 years ago and have not looked back or even been back since.

MEGOMONSTER
29th September 2013, 10:45 PM
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.

trekster
29th September 2013, 10:51 PM
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.

Lionel84
29th September 2013, 11:10 PM
Welcome Andy!

It's great to hear the handbrake let you buy a rig! Happy skinned knuckles, dirt and sand in the eyes and countless beers while modifying the old girl :)

I look forward to seeing pics, and hearing about your adventures!

Lionel

Bloodyaussie
29th September 2013, 11:11 PM
Welcome aboard mate................

healy
29th September 2013, 11:17 PM
Welcome to the forum

Swazi
30th September 2013, 03:46 AM
Welcome Andy

Dhuck
30th September 2013, 07:17 AM
Welcome to the forum mate.

my third 256
30th September 2013, 07:36 AM
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
30th September 2013, 08:31 AM
Welcome to the forum mate, feel free to ask any questions and join in the conversations.

BigRAWesty
30th September 2013, 09:00 AM
Welcome to Australia Andy, and NP.com.
Plenty of info here with top members to match.
The RB30 is a great mid sized motor and with some simple mods like intake and exhaust, EFI upgrade and turbo if you have some cash they can be a top little motor.
Im sure the guys will sort you out but quick search using the search bar top right of the forum will unload heaps os info..

So jump in, enjoy the forum, enjoy the outback and most of all the new rig.
Cheers

kouks92
30th September 2013, 10:09 PM
newby aswell

NP99
30th September 2013, 10:44 PM
Welcome mate, enjoy the forum and OZ.

PMC
7th October 2013, 01:36 PM
Hey there,

Andy here, a newbie to this website. I moved here from England about 18 months ago now, and only just been allowed to buy a rig!! I'm new to the 4x4 scene so will be asking a heap of questions.

After reading a few forum questions and abit of research, I've eventually bought a '92 RB30, 1 owner from new and is clean as a whistle. Has just under 300k but I heard these cars were built to last so didn't bother me too much as it has a full service with it.

Haven't named it yet but its a standard motor and I'm wanting to give it a new lease of life with a few modifications. I'm going to give it a mini service ie oil, filters, and water/coolent changes, plugs etc but need a bit more power. A new fuel (carby) set-up is a good place to start?

After that, who knows... what ever I do with it, i'll be getting a few pointers from you guys first.


Cheers

Andy

G’day Andy,

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

ryandewar92
8th October 2013, 11:57 AM
Welcome to the forum! There is heaps of info on here so good luck with it!

PommyinPerth
8th October 2013, 02:30 PM
Thanks for the welcome lads.

I already have a few questions, but will get round to these when the boss is out the way!

threedogs
8th October 2013, 02:37 PM
Welcome aboard Andy heaps of info here for you,
Jump in and enjoy

PommyinPerth
8th October 2013, 06:10 PM
G'day mate. Im over near Burswood. It would be good to meet up with the lads from Perth sometime. Unfortunately, i have the in-laws over for a few weeks so wont be able to get away.

I have zero experience at best with mechanics and also zero tools to mess around with the motor. Do you know any reasonable mechanics/garages that can take a look for a service and to see why the motor stalls/cuts out on hills. I read about the EFI conversion and a few threads on here but like i said, i haven't the foggiest as to what they mean and costs involved?

Cheers

growler2058
8th October 2013, 06:28 PM
Gday Andy welcome aboard mate

Fruitloop
11th October 2013, 09:48 AM
Hi Andy .. welcome :D