What did you buy today

[threedogs]

Got my trolley for the mig today. 60bux with postage. Ordered friday arvo and it turned up today.
Even enough room for the old arc too. Lol
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/186.jpg
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They are a great welder for rhs not quite big enough to run 3.2 rods, I swapped mine for a trans arc 240/415v model
But big enough to weld most light jobs, now I use neither and use my inverter boy can that push a 3,2 rod and its not that
big but very light

[threedogs]

Reversing camera..
The extra few bucks has paid off..
It's tiny and alloy case..
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/187.jpg

I drilled a hole in the black Patrol panel on the small door, and fed the wires up
the rubber sleeve looks OE, IMO

[threedogs]

Some 4mm x 5 core trailer wire has arrived, this is so I can sort the lighting on the roof.
Ill be using 5 pin weatherproof plugs so it can all be isolated and serviced if required

[growler2058]

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[threedogs]

and the $$$$$ were ?? is it a 1600cc motor as well

[Bloodyaussie]

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Ha ha ha ha..... you were on a mission to get one thats for sure.... well done.

[Winnie]

Very very supa cool G dog!

[mudski]

They are a great welder for rhs not quite big enough to run 3.2 rods, I swapped mine for a trans arc 240/415v model
But big enough to weld most light jobs, now I use neither and use my inverter boy can that push a 3,2 rod and its not that
big but very light
That arc does 3.2's without an issue. Ive had it for 20 years too. Lol its only selections are 2.5 or 3.2....ill get the link for thst trolley too Lucas....

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[taslucas]

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Ls1 time?

>>>tappin from tassie

[growler2058]

and the $$$$$ were ?? is it a 1600cc motor as well

I think its a 1500 just doing some checks now on another forum (SSSHHHHHHH Dont tell AB)
Gunna get 30x10.5 on the rear, theyre 10" rims :)

[growler2058]

Ls1 time?

>>>tappin from tassie

They put wrx motors in em i think? Still researching mods ;)

[nissannewby]

They put wrx motors in em i think? Still researching mods ;)

Yep. Subaru and early porsche motors. Go all out roller bearing cam, full engine balance and blueprint and push the rpm out.

[nissannewby]

Put some 33s on the rear and they are good on the beach.

[growler2058]

Put some 33s on the rear and they are good on the beach.

Im thinking 30's or 31's until i can get the motor to pull some revs. 33's will probably not let the ol girl take off!

[taslucas]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/201.jpg

>>>tappin from tassie

[mudski]

Got a link?

he sold out but has relisted more. Hope this link works...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111758800425?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?campid=5336709507&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fitm%2F11175880 0425%3F_trksid%3Dp2057872.m2749.l2649%26amp%3BssPa geName%3DSTRK%253AMEBIDX%253AIT)

[lucus30]

he sold out but has relisted more. Hope this link works...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111758800425?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?campid=5336709507&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fitm%2F11175880 0425%3F_trksid%3Dp2057872.m2749.l2649%26amp%3BssPa geName%3DSTRK%253AMEBIDX%253AIT)
Cheers works fine

[growler2058]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/201.jpg

>>>tappin from tassie


That is bloody DANGEROUS!

[Bloodyaussie]

That is bloody DANGEROUS!

The engine in the front would have solved the steering issues though.

Power to weight would be unreal..

[threedogs]

Im thinking 30's or 31's until i can get the motor to pull some revs. 33's will probably not let the ol girl take off!

31's were the go,,,,,,, back in the day they fitted Corvair motors ,which were a small V6

[GeeYou8]

he sold out but has relisted more. Hope this link works...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111758800425?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?campid=5336709507&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fitm%2F11175880 0425%3F_trksid%3Dp2057872.m2749.l2649%26amp%3BssPa geName%3DSTRK%253AMEBIDX%253AIT)
I got one very similar from BOC around $72 inc. GST
Graham

[GeeYou8]

On the VW modification side, a friend was involved with fitting the throttle body injection from a 1.8 Camira (Pulsar would be the same and would make it a little bit Nissan) onto beach buggy. Machined down the distributor to fit, bolt on the throttle body and some sensors (I think they use oil temp instead of coolant temp), lots of power & better economy. They found the ECU from an automatic was better than the one from a manual.
Graham

[threedogs]

Might have to break my mig out and start using it a bit more.
Cost me $1400 so its a heap of $$ just sitting doing nothing.
Now BOC have a fair price for gas, I do like using it though
I must admit, no chipping slag of wire brushing welds

This style easy out arrived, hopefully Ill never need them

[threedogs]

On the VW modification side, a friend was involved with fitting the throttle body injection from a 1.8 Camira (Pulsar would be the same and would make it a little bit Nissan) onto beach buggy. Machined down the distributor to fit, bolt on the throttle body and some sensors (I think they use oil temp instead of coolant temp), lots of power & better economy. They found the ECU from an automatic was better than the one from a manual.
Graham

There are quite a few 10 second street legal Vee Dubs going around, or at least hidden
only to be driven on club days

[lucus30]

Might have to break my mig out and start using it a bit more.
Cost me $1400 so its a heap of $$ just sitting doing nothing.
Now BOC have a fair price for gas, I do like using it though
I must admit, no chipping slag of wire brushing welds

This style easy out arrived, hopefully Ill never need them

I should really get my self some easy outs. Don't have any at all

[threedogs]

@ Lucas you may never use them but you'll be glad
you have them if a bolt breaks, I have both styles

[mudski]

Some steel to mod my ARB Deluxe Steps into a slider/ step. This will be interesting. Lol


I should really get my self some easy outs. Don't have any at all

Everytime I use an easy out, its not so easy and I bust them. So then the welder comes out...

[BigRAWesty]

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You know this will need it's own build thread.....

[my third 256]

Ls1 time?

>>>tappin from tassie
and the finished project if the missus takes over
64992
watch out if you drive on the beach at goolwa going to the mouth
64993

[BigRAWesty]

Scangauge ordered..

[Rocket55]

OLED TV. Pick it up in March some time.

[Clunk]

washing machine, old one shit itself on Sunday.

[Bloodyaussie]

washing machine, old one shit itself on Sunday.

Oh fun.... love spending money on items like that.

[Clunk]

Oh fun.... love spending money on items like that.
Pissed me off no end...... would of tried to get the old one fixed but would probably have cost a shit load anyway. .... I might still have a go anyway, if not I'll turn the drum into a fire pit of some sort

[Winnie]

Know how you feel. I had to buy a new vacuum on Friday

[Bloodyaussie]

Know how you feel. I had to buy a new vacuum on Friday

That sucks...... ha ha ha ha ha

[Clunk]

Know how you feel. I had to buy a new vacuum on Friday

when we got back from buying the washing machine, missus turns round and say we should have bought a new vacuum ..................... fark sake woman

[Clunk]

That sucks...... ha ha ha ha ha

oh if only she did

[nissannewby]

Know how you feel. I had to buy a new vacuum on Friday

I tried not to spend to much on one of these but still spent $450. Works bloody good but. Was cheap compared to some.

[BigRAWesty]

washing machine, old one shit itself on Sunday.
Bahahaha. Must have been the week..
Ours shat itself last Sunday lol..
Got a new one Wednesday and it wouldn't drain ffs.. so 2nd time was a go..
What ya end up getting..
Ours took the exhaust budget.. wasn't happy. .

[Bloodyaussie]

Wasted bloody humor. ...

[Winnie]

I tried not to spend to much on one of these but still spent $450. Works bloody good but. Was cheap compared to some.
I got talked into a 600 dollar cordless thing. Was on sale from 800, it is awesome though for cleaning the whole house then taking it outside to clean the cars. Easy as to grab out and do a quick scoot over the floor so the house will be cleaner most of the time...

[Clunk]

I got talked into a 600 dollar cordless thing. Was on sale from 800, it is awesome though for cleaning the whole house then taking it outside to clean the cars. Easy as to grab out and do a quick scoot over the floor so the house will be cleaner most of the time...

sounds like you got a Dyson V6 Handstick of somesort

[Winnie]

sounds like you got a Dyson V6 Handstick of somesort
You sound like a man who knows his vacuums

[Clunk]

Bahahaha. Must have been the week..
Ours shat itself last Sunday lol..
Got a new one Wednesday and it wouldn't drain ffs.. so 2nd time was a go..
What ya end up getting..
Ours took the exhaust budget.. wasn't happy. .

one of these http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/fisher-and-paykel-85kg-front-load-washer-wh8560p2 - was this missus choice

[Clunk]

You sound like a man who knows his vacuums

I've been researching them for a while now hahahahahahaha

We've got a Dyson DC14 upright jobbie, which has been very good, specially with 2 dogs that molt something chronic, last year the motor died and the missus was getting all excited coz she wanted one of those Dysons stick thingies............ she wasn't happy when the new motor arrived from the UK for me to fix it hahahahahahahaha

[Bloodyaussie]

I got talked into a 600 dollar cordless thing. Was on sale from 800, it is awesome though for cleaning the whole house then taking it outside to clean the cars. Easy as to grab out and do a quick scoot over the floor so the house will be cleaner most of the time...

Thats one hell of a sucker and i don't mean as easily fooled.

[Winnie]

Haha you're a prick. Yeah the new vac seems great so far. We have a Labrador, a Jack Russell and a long haired cat (the worst hair shedder of the 3) and it works really good.
We got the motorhead. It's great for doing quick clean ups too.

[Winnie]

Thats one hell of a sucker and i don't mean as easily fooled.
You are begging for attention here. Hahahaha!!

[nissannewby]

Haha you're a prick. Yeah the new vac seems great so far. We have a Labrador, a Jack Russell and a long haired cat (the worst hair shedder of the 3) and it works really good.
We got the motorhead. It's great for doing quick clean ups too.

The motorheads are great.

[Bloodyaussie]

You are begging for attention here. Hahahaha!!

Well im not getting it in the bedroom so might as well try here.

[mudski]

I've been researching them for a while now hahahahahahaha

We've got a Dyson DC14 upright jobbie, which has been very good, specially with 2 dogs that molt something chronic, last year the motor died and the missus was getting all excited coz she wanted one of those Dysons stick thingies............ she wasn't happy when the new motor arrived from the UK for me to fix it hahahahahahahaha
We had 12 year old Wertheim bag vacuum cleaner. This thing would pull jesus from his cross it was that powerful. It cost us $1200 12 years ago to buy. The powerhead on it had its own motor. Bloody thing was awesome.
Then the missus won a new Bosch bagless vac, pet vac or something it was called. Retailed for about 7hunge... She wanted the new vac, so we sold the Wertheim on eBay and it was the biggest mistake ever. Wouldn't even pull the skin of a rice pudding, the power head relies on suction from the vac to work, stupid idea, and being bagless, the filter gets clogged everytime you use it and it loses suction very quickly.
The powerhead, or the powerless head i call it, broke not long ago and we had to stuff around to get a new head for it.
Should never have sold the Wertheim.


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[BigRAWesty]

one of these http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/fisher-and-paykel-85kg-front-load-washer-wh8560p2 - was this missus choice
Geeze 8.5kg!!!!
You washing for the suburb are ya??

[BigRAWesty]

The scangauge got posted yesterday.. hopefully here friday

[Maxhead]

Geeze 8.5kg!!!!
You washing for the suburb are ya??


Yeah, standard in our house. No way the missus will do 143 washes per day

[lhurley]

Geeze 8.5kg!!!!
You washing for the suburb are ya??

My missus wants a 15kg washer. We have no kids either.

[Maxhead]

..being on the subject of replacing shit....2015 would have to be the worst

First:dishwasher
Second: Microwve
Third Washing machine
Fourth: Oven
Fifth:vaccume


Fingers crossed the fridge is still good after 15 years.
All this was second half of the year...thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BigRAWesty]

Yeah, standard in our house. No way the missus will do 143 washes per day


My missus wants a 15kg washer. We have no kids either.
Geeze. I'd hate to see your water and power bills@!

..being on the subject of replacing shit....2015 would have to be the worst

First:dishwasher
Second: Microwve
Third Washing machine
Fourth: Oven
Fifth:vaccume


Fingers crossed the fridge is still good after 15 years.
All this was second half of the year...thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yea tell me about it. Sound like it was really the year..
Ours was TV, then dishwasher, then fridge, then the washer..
But we've had at least 10 years out of each item so imo a good innings form each appliance..

[Winnie]

8.5kg is not big mate. Pretty average now. I'm sure ours is 8.5 too and with the two of us we only do 2 loads a week. Power bill is under 200 a quarter and water usage is under 50 bucks.

[Chubba]

Some Roofy tickets.....

[nissannewby]

8.5kg is not big mate. Pretty average now. I'm sure ours is 8.5 too and with the two of us we only do 2 loads a week. Power bill is under 200 a quarter and water usage is under 50 bucks.

Yep. We have a 7kg front loader. Just us 2 and the little man. Generally 3 loads a week. Water is free from the sky here.

[Clunk]

Geeze 8.5kg!!!!
You washing for the suburb are ya??
Yes mate, our old one was a 7.5kg, missus pretty much had a load on every day, what with the 2 girls school uniforms, normal clothes, mine and my missus work clothes and the 3 year old boy. 8.5kg isnt much of a jump up in size but I would hope that the am I of loads should decrease a little. Plus the machine should be a bit more efficient with power and water use.

Wanted to get a 10kg jobbie but time was of the essence (lots of washing building up) and basically got what we could afford, what space we had available and what they had in stock. It arrived today and have just installed it and pretty impressed with how quiet it is.

The dishwasher has packed in now, so am on the hunt for a heater element for it.

Tumble dryer is on the way out too :(

[BigRAWesty]

Yes mate, our old one was a 7.5kg, missus pretty much had a load on every day, what with the 2 girls school uniforms, normal clothes, mine and my missus work clothes and the 3 year old boy. 8.5kg isnt much of a jump up in size but I would hope that the am I of loads should decrease a little. Plus the machine should be a bit more efficient with power and water use.

Wanted to get a 10kg jobbie but time was of the essence (lots of washing building up) and basically got what we could afford, what space we had available and what they had in stock. It arrived today and have just installed it and pretty impressed with how quiet it is.

The dishwasher has packed in now, so am on the hunt for a heater element for it.

Tumble dryer is on the way out too :(
Yea fair enough ey.. your right too.. 7kg to 8.5 ain't really that much difference..
I've just looked at ours and I bit my tounge.. the wife bought an 8.5kg too....
It looks near on the same size as the old 7..
And yea the cloth pike never gets any smaller as the kids get older ey..

[taslucas]

Oh my God.... Are we, are we really talking about washing machines and vacuum cleaners?

>>>tappin from tassie

[BigRAWesty]

Oh my God.... Are we, are we really talking about washing machines and vacuum cleaners?

>>>tappin from tassie
Were getting older mate.
Next it'll be walking frames and goffers

[Winnie]

Oh my God.... Are we, are we really talking about washing machines and vacuum cleaners?

>>>tappin from tassie
I got some new doileys and a cosy for my teapot last night, they are very pretty.

[taslucas]

I got some new doileys and a cosy for my teapot last night, they are very pretty.
What teapot did you get? I picked up an easypour 2000 of eBay for a steal!

>>>tappin from tassie

[Bloodyaussie]

Oh my God.... Are we, are we really talking about washing machines and vacuum cleaners?

>>>tappin from tassie

Tell us about it..... feel like going on a shooting rampage !!!!

[Winnie]

What teapot did you get? I picked up an easypour 2000 of eBay for a steal!

>>>tappin from tassie
I only got the EP1000
Couldn't justify the extra price they are asking for what just looks like a facelift...

[taslucas]

I only got the EP1000
Couldn't justify the extra price they are asking for what just looks like a facelift...
The added wall thickness on the ep2000 conserves heat for %13-18 percent longer and also they threw in a years subscription to Better Teas monthly. But you're right it's still running the ep1000 subframe.

>>>tappin from tassie

[Winnie]

The added wall thickness on the ep2000 conserves heat for %13-18 percent longer and also they threw in a years subscription to Better Teas monthly. But you're right it's still running the ep1000 subframe.

>>>tappin from tassie
Yeah they gave me a demo though of the 2000 and it seemed to take quite a lot longer to get to temperature. When I want tea, I want it sooner rather than later.

[lucus30]

Nope, nope and nope close this thread. It's done its dash now

[taslucas]

Did they offer you the extended warran tea?

>>>tappin from tassie

[Clunk]

What teapot did you get? I picked up an easypour 2000 of eBay for a steal!

>>>tappin from tassie
Mines Royal Dalton from the Country Rose range

[Rocket55]

A Landcruiser. Now I've a split personality...

[threedogs]

A Landcruiser. Now I've a split personality...

Please explain, Katwoman now you AARRRGGGGHhhhhhhh lol

[Rocket55]

Please explain, Katwoman now you AARRRGGGGHhhhhhhh lol

Also took a Jeep for a spin, 184Kw 540Nm through an 8 speed ZF gearbox was an addictive and awesome drive, self levelling suspension etc. etc. etc. but I couldn't bring myself to do that. The Landcrabs are also a pretty addictive drive.

[taslucas]

Also took a Jeep for a spin, 184Kw 540Nm through an 8 speed ZF gearbox was an addictive and awesome drive, self levelling suspension etc. etc. etc. but I could bring myself to do that. The Landcrabs are also a pretty addictive drive.
Addicted to tow ropes

>>>tappin from tassie

[threedogs]

SRT 5.7 hemi would work as a daily shopping trolley,
Plus they look mean as done up a bit

[Stropp]

SRT 5.7 hemi would work as a daily shopping trolley,
Plus they look mean as done up a bit

just a shame they break down in the shopping centre car park.

[lhurley]

just a shame they break down in the shopping centre car park.

Thats only when its not at the dealer broken down

[garett]

or breaking tail-shafts diffs oh the diffs... dont forget the electrical issues and ... and...
but they are really great cars.

[pjhsv]

Spent a few hundred on oils for the GU yesterday at Repco (they have 30% off this weekend if you have an RACV card). But more importantly, I bought a roll of yellow hand towels from there. They're the best bloody hand towels I've ever used! They're actually absorbent, even for oil, which is more than I can say for 99% of the ones I've tried in the past. Great buy.

Going to go back today and buy a recovery kit, as I sold all of my gear before moving to NZ a few years ago, and haven't reacquired it all since moving back. Their recovery kits with snatch block, snatch strap, winch extension, tree trunk protector, equalisation strap and a couple of bow shackles seem like reasonable value.

[BigRAWesty]

Another reversing camera........

[bazzaboy]

I bought my son a new Thumper air compressor. Everything he borrows, he brakes. Maybe he'll look after this if it is his.

[Rocket55]

A new pool filter pump. Starting to get sick of stuff busting around the house. In the last 6 months I've replaced.

Pool salt cell
Pool filter pump
Washing machine
Dish washer
TV
Vacuum
Stainless BBQ plates
About $10k worth of stuff on the Patrol....

[threedogs]

These 5 core weather proof plugs have arrived, in conjunction with
with some 4mm 5 core trailer wire that arrived last week I can now wire
some lights on my roof rack,
I'll make a short 2mtr lead up ,this way it can be diconnected if I need to service any lights
or remove the roofrack

[threedogs]

I bought my son a new Thumper air compressor. Everything he borrows, he brakes. Maybe he'll look after this if it is his.

ROFLMAO good luck with that sick of losng my tools so I thought Id buy him some
lost them wont work,,,,,, I have my first toolbox and heaps of tools from when I
first started work at 15, seems like its a throw away society these days

[bazzaboy]

ROFLMAO good luck with that sick of losng my tools so I thought Id buy him some
lost them wont work,,,,,, I have my first toolbox and heaps of tools from when I
first started work at 15, seems like its a throw away society these days

Know what your saying. My son is now a qualified mechanic with his own gear, but my stuff still keeps going missing. His worst trait is not looking after gear that's not his. I call it the Errol Flynn syndrome .... "everything he touches, he f##@s!

[threedogs]

Exactly the same , its simply if you use it,,, clean it and put it back where you got it from easy eh
Nah never gunna happen ,,,,,finding my tools everywhere, so I brought an antique 1/2" sold oak gentlemans wardrobe
and locked all my gear in that. Im happy now lol

[growler2058]

Tyres for me Baja Bughttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=65155&stc=1

Before
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=65156&stc=1

[Winnie]

Have you taken it to Loveday yet?

[threedogs]

They look the part,,, brand and size please lol
Got a better pic of the tread??
Thats an early model what year??

[Winnie]

They look the part,,, brand and size please lol
Got a better pic of the tread??
Thats an early model what year??

They look like Pro Comps.

[nissannewby]

Kumho kl71....

[growler2058]

Have you taken it to Loveday yet?

Hopefully next long weekend


They look the part,,, brand and size please lol
Got a better pic of the tread??
Thats an early model what year??

1969 The rears are 31x10.5 MT @$230ea and the fronts are a Kumho AT 205x75 @ $180 ea


Kumho kl71....

Yup got it in 1 mate!

[threedogs]

So we looking at a 1400cc motor or has it had an upgrade"
Or is it 1200cc ?
still reckon a whale tail to help cooling oh well lol

[growler2058]

She's the big bore 1500 hahahahaa. I'll be eventually getting the Baja fiberglass engine cover that assists cooling just can't bloody find one anywhere. Gita but the whole kit for $650 and that ain't happening


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[threedogs]

Theres a Wolfsberg shop over my way along Sydney r and Gaffney, well it used to be
there, thats how I knew about the Corvair motors.
If they are still there Ill see what bits they have for sale

[mudski]

Theres a Wolfsberg shop over my way along Sydney r and Gaffney, well it used to be
there, thats how I knew about the Corvair motors.
If they are still there Ill see what bits they have for sale
I used to spend all my weeks pay at that shop 20 odd years ago when i had a V Dub.

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[growler2058]

Have you taken it to Loveday yet?


They look the part,,, brand and size please lol
Got a better pic of the tread??
Thats an early model what year??

Cheers mate, this is the type of engine cover im chasing

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/03/25.jpg


Theres a Wolfsberg shop over my way along Sydney r and Gaffney, well it used to be
there, thats how I knew about the Corvair motors.
If they are still there Ill see what bits they have for sale

[BigRAWesty]

Yes. You are reading correctly..
And made in Adelaide.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/03/26.jpg

[growler2058]

Had a few of them very yummo


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[nissannewby]

Cheers mate, this is the type of engine cover im chasing

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/03/25.jpg

$107 out of the us

[growler2058]

$107 out of the us

I'll have to see what the postage is worth?? Could be an option


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[nissannewby]

http://markvfiberglass.com/k101s-ec-volkswagen-baja-bug-eye-engine-cover/

[growler2058]

http://markvfiberglass.com/k101s-ec-volkswagen-baja-bug-eye-engine-cover/

Legend mate I'll send them an email


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[jay see]

Not for me, but looks like a clean unit.
65162

[Winnie]

That thing would be awesome... Clean as and would go like the clappers

[BigRAWesty]

I always wonder where the add says "has to go asap" ???

[threedogs]

Bought a compressor today not sure how good it is but for $109 I thought I would give it a go.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/190.jpg

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bit of a dig but can you update what you think of your compressor now.
I brought a similar one a while ago, bloody horse of a pump beats my
3/4hp one in the troopy

[BigRAWesty]

bit of a dig but can you update what you think of your compressor now.
I brought a similar one a while ago, bloody horse of a pump beats my
3/4hp one in the troopy
I have the thumper and boy it's good..
Keeps up to the latest arb pump..
But only for the first few tyres. I think they would really benifit from a tank..

[threedogs]

I have the thumper and boy it's good..
Keeps up to the latest arb pump..
But only for the first few tyres. I think they would really benifit from a tank..

Im taking Thumper is another name they are sold under, I have a tank/motor set up on the
cargo barrier this is for Front Pro-locker and air horn. I have a few tanks here I could use,
but dont really wont to mount it, they are huge, imo

[BigRAWesty]

Yes it's another 70mm bore pump..
And yea it's huge

[threedogs]

Another 50 amp Anderson plug cover arrived, now I have one for the front.
That one is mainly for solar power at camp, the rear one is for power to my camper.
They will keep the terminals nice and clean.Even
has a small led to show you have power present.

Those pumps have a weird thread after talky to Szytrex
we found out it was 12mm x 1.25 not BSP, so a bit
of a heads up if you need to change the pipe work.
BTW mine is silver cost about $120 with warranty

[BigRAWesty]

Yea I was looking at the thread. I try and use ryco fittings but yea the thread is Weird..
I'll take it to black woods. They have a full socket and stud range so we'll find the right one..

[threedogs]

You wont,,,, its bolt thread but good luck with it I think skytrex silver soldered two fittings together
it was the only way, but happy to wait and see what you come up with.

[BigRAWesty]

You wont,,,, its bolt thread but good luck with it I think skytrex silver soldered two fittings together
it was the only way, but happy to wait and see what you come up with.
If it is a metric fine then yea I'll get a bolt and drill and tap to suit the push together fittings..
On arvo shift next week so will be a nice project..

[BSRT.Beast]

Bought it nearly a month ago but it arrived today.

New Scoop got 3 weeks to learn electrics and get the old girl back together.

65206

[firm351]

bit of a dig but can you update what you think of your compressor now.
I brought a similar one a while ago, bloody horse of a pump beats my
3/4hp one in the troopy
Yeah its good as gold mate, I cant fault it which is good considering what I paid for it.

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[threedogs]

I have the thumper and boy it's good..
Keeps up to the latest arb pump..
But only for the first few tyres. I think they would really benifit from a tank..

Did you find it struggling after a few tyres , have you aired up 4 at a time??

[BigRAWesty]

It'll probably be fine for 31" tyres but yea the 4th 33 took a noticeable amount longer.
But yea tank will be a huge help..
But I won't have a tank..
You'll all see..

[Winnie]

It'll probably be fine for 31" tyres but yea the 4th 33 took a noticeable amount longer.
But yea tank will be a huge help..
But I won't have a tank..
You'll all see..

Do you think a tank would help that much for inflating tyres?

[BigRAWesty]

Do you think a tank would help that much for inflating tyres?
Well if you flick it on before you get to your air up destination then yea it'll help. You'll have 'x' L capacity at 110 psi so depending on your capacity you may get a tyre pumped up before the compressor kicks in again.. so it's had time to cool again and is more efficient for the others..

[Winnie]

Would there be enough air in a tank to inflate a tyre? It wouldn't stay at 110 PSI though, as soon as some air is released then the pressure starts to drop yeah?

[nissannewby]

Would there be enough air in a tank to inflate a tyre? It wouldn't stay at 110 PSI though, as soon as some air is released then the pressure starts to drop yeah?

Yeah it does. Most tanks that are able to be fitted to a 4wd would be lucky to fill one tyre. But as it has been said if the pump is struggling after 3 then it will make its life a little easier come air up time.

[threedogs]

Had a 600mm by 150mm tank in the other 4x4 helped heaps with my Big Balls 3/4hp pump.
Son is selling it soon so Ill see if I can grab that pump and air tank, doubt it though.
Would this pump keep up with the air thats going into a tyre, its pumps big numbers.
7 cfm I think

[BigRAWesty]

Would there be enough air in a tank to inflate a tyre? It wouldn't stay at 110 PSI though, as soon as some air is released then the pressure starts to drop yeah?


Yeah it does. Most tanks that are able to be fitted to a 4wd would be lucky to fill one tyre. But as it has been said if the pump is struggling after 3 then it will make its life a little easier come air up time.
Yea it does.. but we only inflate to 38-40psi..
So by having a reserve of air at a higher pressure you've got an advantage.

[taslucas]

What pressure does the pump go up to? I would have thought 110 would be fairly high for one of those?

>>>tappin from tassie

[the evil twin]

It is swings and roundabouts... there is no exact answer as there are too many variables such as tank volume, tyre size, road pressures etc

No tank means the Air Compressor is starting to pump at, say 18 PSI so high flow and finishes at, say 36 PSI so med flow and lower overall load.
With tank means the Air Compressor is trying to pump the tank up to say 115 PSI which means low flow and higher load from 36 PSI upwards.
If the tank drops to say 30 PSI during inflation now the Air Comp is trying to 'inflate' the tyre and the tank so needs even more volume.
Yes, that 'extra' air goes into the next tyre but it was generated at a higher efficiency cost

A tank is at it's best advantage as an accumulator for higher volume use such as air tools etc where the tank is high pressure and the offtake is regulated low pressure.
Also great for air horns, lockers or a quick top up say from 12 back to 16 just using teh accumulated volumes

[BigRAWesty]

What pressure does the pump go up to? I would have thought 110 would be fairly high for one of those?

>>>tappin from tassie
They have a 150 psi pressure relief valve on em..
http://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/products/air-compressors/thumper-air-compressor.html

[lhurley]

They have a 150 psi pressure relief valve on em..
http://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/products/air-compressors/thumper-air-compressor.html

Can't imagine it will be going real well once it starts getting close to 150psi

[threedogs]

Some ppl pump their spare up to 60-65 psi and make up a hose with valve fittings on each end.
This may be handy for one tyre or enough just to clean a dusty air filter,

[rusty00]

5 x muddies and rims, started a thread in tyres and rims

[BigRAWesty]

Wife just bought me a snorkle for the gu..
Early birthday pressy..
Will have it on by May..

[gubigfish]

Bought a 40L Engel Legacy Edition with Bag and wiring on Saturday

[rusty00]

OME 2" lift
Fitted the rear today and the front tomorrow
Got the castor advisement kit and sway bar extension kit.
How important is the castor kit????65382

[my third 256]

2 batteries for the dewalt drills etc and 2 batteries for the 2 paslode nail guns now to do some work
no excuses
oh its bloody hot

[macca]

From Super Cheap a pair of maxtrax and a 150 watt solar blanket that folds into a small box.
Couldn't get into town for the shop opening this morning so scored them on line for their Easter camping specials.
Knew there was 1 solar and 2 maxtrax in stock, not used online before and received a SMS confirmation to pick the gear up as it's ready.
You little beauty.

[lucus30]

From Super Cheap a pair of maxtrax and a 150 watt solar blanket that folds into a small box.
Couldn't get into town for the shop opening this morning so scored them on line for their Easter camping specials.
Knew there was 1 solar and 2 maxtrax in stock, not used online before and received a SMS confirmation to pick the gear up as it's ready.
You little beauty.
Bought the 150w solar blanket too. Lying on my bonnet the other day I was getting 10 amp gotta be happy with that

[macca]

Bought the 150w solar blanket too. Lying on my bonnet the other day I was getting 10 amp gotta be happy with that

Good to hear, will pick mine up in the next couple of days

[threedogs]

Good to hear, will pick mine up in the next couple of days

Do you have a link ??
I have some spare solar panels here I'm thinking of bolting to the roof rack
not 100% sure yet, not happy having to park the Patrol in the sun for full
benefit

[lucus30]

Do you have a link ??
I have some spare solar panels here I'm thinking of bolting to the roof rack
not 100% sure yet, not happy having to park the Patrol in the sun for full
benefit

Here you go mate

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Ridge-Ryder-Solar-Blanket-150-Watt.aspx?pid=392422&menuFrom=40801#Recommendations

[megatexture]

Two powercrank 105ah Agm batteries 260 ea

[megatexture]

Bought the 150w solar blanket too. Lying on my bonnet the other day I was getting 10 amp gotta be happy with that

Did you have something else supplying power also cos I don't see how those panels can put out 10amps, 8.5 at the most.
and they are from sca after all:p

[Cuppa]

Did you have something else supplying power also cos I don't see how those panels can put out 10amps, 8.5 at the most.
and they are from sca after all:p

I use the rough & ready 70% calculation to estimate a panel’s output when mounted flat or close to.

Wattage of panel divided by nominal voltage & multiplied by 70%.

In this instance 150/12 = 12.5 12.5 x70% = 8.75A ..... so I’d agree with MT’s estimate of 8.5amps.

However - brand new panels often perform over spec & ‘settle down to more conservative figures after a little regular use. In addition a bright but cool day, particularly if close to large bodies of water (reflection) can also push output above specs. These are the exception rather than the rule though. It is also possible that this new solar blanket has a higher efficiency that
most panels available, but I too wouldn’t expect that from SCA products.

So Lucas, when, a bit further down the track, your panel’s output is more like MT expected - don’t be disappointed - it’s normal. :)

[threedogs]

Did you have something else supplying power also cos I don't see how those panels can put out 10amps, 8.5 at the most.
and they are from sca after all:p

Any updates on your Patrol>

[lucus30]

Measured with a clamp metre it wasn't quite 10amp some thing like 9.7 but close enough for me.
Even 8.5 amps I'd be stoked with. Fridge draws about 4 so even if it was running constantly id be in front

I do have another 120w foldable if i ever needed more juice

[garett]

a o ring ... damn they aren't cheap

[megatexture]

Any updates on your Patrol>

Yep she's going good bar a transfer case seal leak and antenna motor died and front end bushes majorly flogged out.
Though not doing damage yet so not high on my ever growing list to do unfortunately

[nissannewby]

a o ring ... damn they aren't cheap

I hope your joking....

[Covo71]

Just put the money down on a new set of rubbers and rims. Km2's on steelies.

[megatexture]

Just put the money down on a new set of rubbers and rims. Km2's on steelies.

What size and how much a corner if you don't mind me asking

[dave97]

I bought a wiring loom, new washer bottle and washer motors, and series 1 lights so people stop almost running up my back end when they tail gate me.

[BigRAWesty]

50A solid state relay
90-110 psi cut off switch
50 degree thermostat switch.
Small barn door extension bracket..

Next is a compressor switch and led light bar switch.

[threedogs]

50A solid state relay
90-110 psi cut off switch
50 degree thermostat switch.
Small barn door extension bracket..

Next is a compressor switch and led light bar switch.

I went for red switches mainly as they dont glare at night and very easy
on the eyes

[the evil twin]

Measured with a clamp metre it wasn't quite 10amp some thing like 9.7 but close enough for me.
Even 8.5 amps I'd be stoked with. Fridge draws about 4 so even if it was running constantly id be in front

I do have another 120w foldable if i ever needed more juice

Clamp Meters will often give some 'unusual' readings on low current DC.

Budget for a max of 8 amps and you won't be dissapointed
I have a 100 Watt blanket and it reliably produces 5 amps without getting too anal about angles and moving it every 30 minutes

[lucus30]

Clamp Meters will give some 'unusual' readings on low current DC.

Budget for a max of 8 amps and you won't be dissapointed
I have a 100 Watt blanket and it reliably produces 5 amps without getting too anal about angles and moving it every 30 minutes
Yeah I know they aren't perfect... However it is a good fluke meter so I'd hope it would be as accurate as you could get for a clamp meter

[bazzaboy]

Bought a "winch in / winch out" carling style switch for "in-cabin" winch control. Not going to wire it up the traditional way. Going to wire it to a warn winch plug and only plug it in when required.

Bazza

[macca]

Bought the 150w solar blanket too. Lying on my bonnet the other day I was getting 10 amp gotta be happy with that

Got it today, had an old battery to try and recharge so hooked it up with the blanket flat on the drive at 2.00 pm saw 6 amps on my clip meter.

The high voltage light was on which means the battery if already fully charged, that is not the case. It also doesn't work at all on the Redarc BCDC solar input either.

Give it good test over the weekend and compare it to the folding 120watt panel I have.

[threedogs]

Yeah I know they aren't perfect... However it is a good fluke meter so I'd hope it would be as accurate as you could get for a clamp meter

These meters show Amps I think, no idea how accurate though
I have a few with 50amp anderson plugs on each end

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Digital-LCD-Watt-Meter-Battery-Balance-60V100A-DC-RC-Volt-Ammeter-Amp-Analyzer-/221804590932?hash=item33a4957754:g:64kAAOSwnDZT~DG 1

[the evil twin]

Yeah I know they aren't perfect... However it is a good fluke meter so I'd hope it would be as accurate as you could get for a clamp meter

Yeah I have a couple of Fluke Clampmeters, hard to go past if you have the cash

It's not the meter itself, it's the method.
For the induction pick up to be accurate the conductor has to be centred and parallel.
That's why industrial hall effect transducers in fixed plant applications are usually sized to be snug on the cable.

Doesn't matter all that much tho, you get a 'feel' for the gear after a while.

[Covo71]

What size and how much a corner if you don't mind me asking
265/75 16 km2's, 16 X 8 steel rims. $410 per corner. $2050 total. BobJane. Not sure how it compares with the big cities but best up here in Coffs.

[megatexture]

Mmm yea about that, I was hoping they were joking. I was looking at 285 70 17 and they were 420ea

[Covo71]

Mmm yea about that, I was hoping they were joking. I was looking at 285 70 17 and they were 420ea

Is that for just the tyre? Mine is wheel and tyre. I feel like I have been ripped now.

[nissannewby]

410 is fine mate.

[macca]

Micky Thompson 285/75R16 MTX P3, walked into local ARB store to order as he quoted $400 each a couple of days ago, list was $420??, said they just emailed a flyer $376 each now. Saved 2 pineapples you beauty.

[megatexture]

Is that for just the tyre? Mine is wheel and tyre. I feel like I have been ripped now.

420 was 1 tyre fitted and balance on my existing rim

[megatexture]

Micky Thompson 285/75R16 MTX P3, walked into local ARB store to order as he quoted $400 each a couple of days ago, list was $420??, said they just emailed a flyer $376 each now. Saved 2 pineapples you beauty.

I'm a bit put off mtz I only got <75,000 out of my last set, I know there is some new compound in the p3 but they have not been out long enough to know how many k's I don't think

[lucus30]

These meters show Amps I think, no idea how accurate though
I have a few with 50amp anderson plugs on each end

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Digital-LCD-Watt-Meter-Battery-Balance-60V100A-DC-RC-Volt-Ammeter-Amp-Analyzer-/221804590932?hash=item33a4957754:g:64kAAOSwnDZT~DG 1
Yeah got a few of them

[macca]

I'm a bit put off mtz I only got <75,000 out of my last set, I know there is some new compound in the p3 but they have not been out long enough to know how many k's I don't think

Had the previous MTZ, only put them on for 4x4 weekend trips so definitely wouldn't have got good K's from them. Liked the grip they gave though.

Have an unused MTZ spare so bought same again

[threedogs]

I'm a bit put off mtz I only got <75,000 out of my last set, I know there is some new compound in the p3 but they have not been out long enough to know how many k's I don't think

I think I only got 60k from my 305 x 16s MTZs never again.
The boys from All for Adventure did some rugged tracks, not sure what tyre they
ran but they didnt get bogged often, pretty sure they were only all terrains of
some description

[lhurley]

I think I only got 60k from my 305 x 16s MTZs never again.
The boys from All for Adventure did some rugged tracks, not sure what tyre they
ran but they didnt get bogged often, pretty sure they were only all terrains of
some description


They run 35" km2s. Afaik they do on all their cars.

[threedogs]

Brought a grab kit of muti coloured heat shrink,
makes any electrical job look neater.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/328Pcs-8-Sizes-Assorted-2-1-Heat-Shrink-Tubing-Tube-Wrap-Sleeve-Wire-Cable-Kit-/252036403314?hash=item3aae8a5072:g:LsIAAOSwFnFV98J X

Also brought a grab kit of various size split pins,and
some coloured cable ties 100mm long 6 colours

[foggs]

4 of these babies 265/70R17 @$300ea. went from 275 to 265, lets see what diff in fuel economy it makes... probably none.

oh and bloke reckons I'll be getting close to 120k out of them... let see.

65435

[Stropp]

4 of these babies 265/70R17 @$300ea. went from 275 to 265, lets see what diff in fuel economy it makes... probably none.

65435

good tyres, i have them in 285 and muds in 305, the difference in fuel economy is quite good.

[mudski]

Two bottles of wine and a slab of beer for the weekends activities. Nom nom.

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[jay see]

Two bottles of wine and a slab of beer for the weekends activities. Nom nom.

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So what are you going to drink after the first night? Lol

[bazzaboy]

A pair of Maxtrax from Supercheap Auto for $268 on special at the moment.

[BigRAWesty]

25% off rhino roof bars..
$250 for a complete 225kg twin bar setup with aero bars..
Don't mind if I do..
Happy birthday to me....

[threedogs]

and a light bar will mount underneath lol

[BigRAWesty]

and a light bar will mount underneath lol
That's the plan. One of them 50" curved bars should be right lol

[threedogs]

Yeah for sure the price is right, thats for sure.
Just not a fan of the flood on the sides but Id put
up with it at the prices they go for these days.
My 240 watt number is all spot beam and it has awesome side ways
illumination, these come in handy too, or whip up some of your own
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171274323971?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[BigRAWesty]

I don't see the point of a flood / spread led bars.. spot is like 30 ish degrees already.

But there on. .
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/03/182.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/03/183.jpg

[GeeYou8]

Karcher under body cleaner, on clearance at Bunnings.
Graham

[threedogs]

That's the plan. One of them 50" curved bars should be right lol

I havent seen any bars lately that are all spot ,they all seem to have flood on the ends

[threedogs]

I don't see the point of a flood / spread led bars.. spot is like 30 ish degrees already.

But there on. .
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/03/182.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/03/183.jpg


Did you use that 6mm plastic packer, plus go around and make sure they're all tight.
Ive only seen one white patrol with the door tops painted black, looks awesome, you'd
never pick it it just looks different,
Back to racks did you fit the rubber strip into the top?

[BigRAWesty]

Did you use that 6mm plastic packer, plus go around and make sure they're all tight.
Ive only seen one white patrol with the door tops painted black, looks awesome, you'd
never pick it it just looks different,
Back to racks did you fit the rubber strip into the top?
No packer supplied.
All tight. .
And I only fitted rubber to top..
Seems there was stuff for the under side to which wasn't fitted.. thus why it whistles ....

[MyGU8]

AC air filter kit arrived today from NIZZBITS.

Pleasantly surprised with the included clip.

[Clunk]

25% off rhino roof bars..
$250 for a complete 225kg twin bar setup with aero bars..
Don't mind if I do..
Happy birthday to me....

Not a bad price at all mate, is that the Vortex RL10's?........... are you sure that rating is correct though, according to Rhino's website the rating was 100KG, for a 2 bar system and 120Kg for the 3 & 4 bars.

Looking to swap over to these in the near future from my heavy duty ones

[BigRAWesty]

Not a bad price at all mate, is that the Vortex RL10's?........... are you sure that rating is correct though, according to Rhino's website the rating was 100KG, for a 2 bar system and 120Kg for the 3 & 4 bars.

Looking to swap over to these in the near future from my heavy duty ones
May have been 120 kg..
Was in a but a hurry with the 2 little ones going a bit nuts in the shop..
But still 120kg is more than the roofs capacity by a long way..
So needed
2 of RL110S5 (110MM high legs)
2 of VA137B B (vortex roof bars in black)
And 2 of VA-FK1 B (adaptor kit as the mounts are made for the old bars and the vortex bars have a different mount)

Sale was weekend only I think but I think the bars were on sale this week too..

[Clunk]

May have been 120 kg..
Was in a but a hurry with the 2 little ones going a bit nuts in the shop..
But still 120kg is more than the roofs capacity by a long way..
So needed
2 of RL110S5 (110MM high legs)
2 of VA137B B (vortex roof bars in black)
And 2 of VA-FK1 B (adaptor kit as the mounts are made for the old bars and the vortex bars have a different mount)

Sale was weekend only I think but I think the bars were on sale this week too..
Cheers bud, I just need to get the bars and adaptors, got the legs already and they're still in good nick

[BigRAWesty]

Snorkle arrived today..
Happy birthday to me..

[Covo71]

Snorkle arrived today..
Happy birthday to me..

What sort of snorkel did you get? Is it really your b'day or using it as excuse to buy yourself a pressy?

[Covo71]

Bit boring but got a new door seal, new clips to hold bar for jack under the seat and a new mirror base that my little bloke decided to rip off the other day all from patrolapart.

[BigRAWesty]

What sort of snorkel did you get? Is it really your b'day or using it as excuse to buy yourself a pressy?
Haha.. was Sunday. .
Just went an eBay one.. 4x4 concepts..
$90.
Stainless bolts and alloy rivets..
Template looks good but I guess we'll find out..

[AD07]

Bought some new H4 globes....used a discount code & got them for $33.
Not a bad price when Supercheap want $75 for the same ones.
http://www.powerbulbs.com/au/store/category/car-bulbs/fitting/h4-472

[Touses]

Shouted the little Aussie swag over rider brakes. The 40 odd k from Bundy to home was a joy.
Also bought a decent camera I promised pics from Middle creek, there will be pics.........maybe.

[threedogs]

throwing some $$$$ at the Patrol eh hope the doors stay open nah lol

[mudski]

Superior 4340M comp spec Tie Rod. Now to replace the banana with a straight one....

[mudski]

F$&k it! Argh! The nongs gave me the wrong one! Too short of about 150mm. After driving there and back in 2.5hrs to find this! Then I ring them and all theirs are the same length! Double Argh!

[Bloodyaussie]

F$&k it! Argh! The nongs gave me the wrong one! Too short of about 150mm. After driving there and back in 2.5hrs to find this! Then I ring them and all theirs are the same length! Double Argh!

Superior have stuffed me around before so choose others when i can... roadrunner are brilliant to deal with.

[dave97]

This arrived today, now to find the time and work out where to start. .....

[mudski]

Superior have stuffed me around before so choose others when i can... roadrunner are brilliant to deal with.

This wasn't Superior, it was The 4wd Shed in Bayswater. They sell the Superior stuff....
Well after a full day wasted going their twice I have no Tie Rod. They told me when I rang them that they have the right one there. So I go back over, They put a 4140M rod on the bench and say its $65 dearer! WTF! I get the wrong part, waste a day going back and forth for $65 more when RR sell the same thing for $100 less? Got a refund and walked out.

[Winnie]

Far out, I would have though they'd do the better one at the same price after stuffing you around like that.
Go with Roadrunner mate and if you don't want to wait get them to express post it to you.

[mudski]

I'll just straighten mine tonight in the press and worry about it later. Can't be stuffed wasting another day. I need to get a shocker cover too for the rear Tough dog shock. It seems to have broken off. And I have this lovely knock coming through the steering when I go over a speed hump or bumps in the road. Grr! The weekends shenanigans is starting to rear its ugly head.

[threedogs]

This arrived today, now to find the time and work out where to start. .....

I take it thats a Kustom Killa loom for either a 4.2td or LS1 conversion

@ Mudski for what its worth go see Barry at Road Runner less hassles

[Winnie]

I take it thats a Kustom Killa loom for either a 4.2td or LS1 conversion

@ Mudski for what its worth go see Barry at Road Runner less hassles
Barry does not work in the shop.
Cam and Anthony are the salesmen.

[Rossco]

Agreed, never had a trouble and been a pleasure to deal with RR.

[Sir Roofy]

Well the moths where let out today now they might starve
bought l/r engine mounts
clutch release bearing
thermostat
handbrakeshoes

[mudski]

Well I ordered the Superior Tie Rod, again, from superior though. Ordered a new rear shock cover, for the TD 45mm. Plus all shock rubbers right around.

[nissannewby]

Whic tie rod?

[dave97]

I take it thats a Kustom Killa loom for either a 4.2td or LS1 conversion



Nope that is the only full loom for a 97 rx with rd28t i could find in aus. To replace mine that has melted.

[mudski]

Whic tie rod?
The 3830m comp spec one.

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[katwoman]

Tickets to the first game of the season............bring it on

[nissannewby]

The 3830m comp spec one.

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So not the 4340 one. Just the mild steel one?

[mudski]

So not the 4340 one. Just the mild steel one?

Lol Sorry the 4340 one... I was half asleep last night when I replied....

[threedogs]

Tickets to the first game of the season............bring it on

Think Ill follow the tigers this year, bloody WADA. lol

[threedogs]

A single USB port arrived I intend to use hot glue gun and fit it into the front of my 3 gauge dash pod.
the seller tells me its rated at 5 amps

[Rossco]

Picked up some twin piston ti calipers from Patrolapart. Just need to get some braided brake lines and hopefully have better brakes! !

[Bloodyaussie]

Picked up some twin piston ti calipers from Patrolapart. Just need to get some braided brake lines and hopefully have better brakes! !

I have all that and still have shit brakes... i dont think my rears are working properly as they have still hardly worn.

[the evil twin]

I have all that and still have shit brakes... i dont think my rears are working properly as they have still hardly worn.

Check the Brake Proportioning Valve - known problem on the Trols and a lot of other vehicles as well

[Rossco]

I have all that and still have shit brakes... i dont think my rears are working properly as they have still hardly worn.
Yeah i was thinking about that earlier today actually! ! . . . Well in "theory" they should be better . . .

[Bloodyaussie]

Check the Brake Proportioning Valve - known problem on the Trols and a lot of other vehicles as well

What is the main issue with them as i have played around a bit with it but seems to be no difference with anything i do.

[4bye4]

Spent most of the morning under the troll looking for a lost earth. Found a broken wire in the rear bumper loom. Now have the rear lights working independently of each other again. It was more interesting before though, you just had to know the code. RH brake flashing means turning right. RH brake and indicator hard on means braking. RH indicator and brake half on means park lights are on and so it goes, Anyway all fixed now so I can go away at Easter and brake it again. (pun intended).

[gubigfish]

too much stuff :(

[threedogs]

one of those plastic grab kits has arrived with an assortment of different
size split pins/cotter pins. Just one of those workshop things thats handy to have
if you you ever need a split pin

[threedogs]

A couple of test lights have arrived, the brass looking one with the covered tip will stay in the Patrol
The other will go in with my shed tools, for ever losing them with 2 boys

[macca]

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Had a special at the local 4x4 shop. still got some wear on the other MTZ that's on the Ute now, so these will come in handy later.

[threedogs]

Very nice what size Macca ??

[macca]

Very nice what size Macca ??

33" or 285/75R16 as printed on tyre. Same tread pattern as old version but side quite different

[threedogs]

so white writing to the inside ???

[macca]

so white writing to the inside ???

definately

[jack]

so white writing to the inside ???
I thought that was only a Toymoto thing? :)

[macca]

I thought that was only a Toymoto thing? :)

Na, rub em on a few ruts and they look like shizen, so put em inside.

Maybe because the last 4B was a Tojo try hard unbreakable piece of rubbish!

[jack]

You can still read mine, obviously I don't do enough tracks.
Now I might head over to the angry thread, or start a new 'What has made you sad' thread.

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221960941167?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Brought a pair or these to suit the top rail of my roof rack
the idea is to fit a 7" light bar I have lying around between the 2 rails.
It will point out the side s a work light

[Stropp]

One of those you beaut fuses for the alternator that charges a bit quicker

[mudski]

One of those you beaut fuses for the alternator that charges a bit quicker
Wow you love the gadgets hey Stropp. You must do a full report on how it goes.

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[threedogs]

One of those you beaut fuses for the alternator that charges a bit quicker

I think Yendor or ET made a comment on these a while back
when I made mention of them.
But a full report would be good don't know how you'd pick if it was working better
I have no idea, hope its not a placebo type product.

Do you have a link please??

[Cuppa]

Autobarn have a special on Fuelsafe (Rheem) jerry cans at the moment. Around half price at $33 each for the yellow diesel or red petrol cans. Don't believe their online 'Click & collect' when it tells you that they don't have any, apparently it's having hissy fits at the moment. I phoned the shop who said 'yep' we've got plenty in stock - so I bought four.

Small mod to my car, I made a couple of parallel bars to fit across the inside rear of the pod to which I can securely strap the 4 jerries. These plus another two stored further forward gives a total fuel capacity of up to 300 litres if needed. (Plus another 60 litres carried on the Tvan).
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[BigRAWesty]

Autobarn have a special on Fuelsafe (Rheem) jerry cans at the moment. Around half price at $33 each for the yellow diesel or red petrol cans. Don't believe their online 'Click & collect' when it tells you that they don't have any, apparently it's having hissy fits at the moment. I phoned the shop who said 'yep' we've got plenty in stock - so I bought four.

Small mod to my car, I made a couple of parallel bars to fit across the inside rear of the pod to which I can securely strap the 4 jerries. These plus another two stored further forward gives a total fuel capacity of up to 300 litres if needed. (Plus another 60 litres carried on the Tvan).
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Fark.. so what's your cruzing range now at 300L? ?

[threedogs]

I have a few of those from years ago and the insides have
all peeled off the fuel that was left inside turned yellow, not
a fan of plastic just saying, Ive been carting fuel in different containers
since the early 70S.

Am I getting something wrong why the need to carry an extra 300kg plus of fuel.
You can only travel on gazetted roads in Australia and the chance of anyone other
than being the Bush tucker man you'll never get permission to travel to these out of the way places [remote]..
So a 150-200ltr main replacement and a 75 ltr aux tank will suit your needs . If doing the CSR
you only need enough fuel to reach well 23 if Im right.
From what I see is you're down sizing and trying to fit everything you had in the bus into
your Pod and camper.. Sorry I dont see the point way too heavy. Raffa had the right idea
and he only had half the gear you have. Take if for some serious off road sojourn a few times
cause you dont want things failng first time you hit the dirt, and I do mean serious not high country cause you wont
encounter that in the places you want to travel. Just saying lol
.

[threedogs]

Brought a pair of these, they are the 25mm ones to suit
the top rail of my roof rack. This will allow me to fit my
spare 7" dual row light bars between the rails on my roofrack
for additional lighting if need be.

[Cuppa]

Fark.. so what's your cruzing range now at 300L? ?

Most of the time the jerries would not be used but need to be carried as we plan to be away indefinitely, as opposed to ‘doing’ a CSR trip (for example) & returning home.

As yet I cannot be certain what fuel consumption will be in dune country, but on the road it is higher than many others get. The wind resistance of the pod makes a significant difference.

I worked out my safety margins on 20litres per 100kms +25% for remote desert travel - i.e. 25l per 100kms. (a range of 1200kms for 300 litres) This would (I hope) be a worst case scenario.

In the past with the RTT fitted & carrying a fair amount of weight, consumption was between 17.5 litres per 100kms & 19 litres per 100kms.

Recently however I achieved an all time best of 14.6 litres per 100kms - at that rate 300 litres would give a range of around 2000kms which plainly is severe overkill.

However knock off 25% for desert/dune travel - down to around 1500kms. Knock off a bit more for the extra weight of fulltime touring & towing & it could be getting closer to the required 1200 km range (needed for the Canning).

I certainly have no intention of carrying any more fuel than I have to, but did need to know that I could carry sufficient for any scenario.

I’m not a believer in carrying extra fuel just to be able to buy it for a few cents cheaper, a strategy I view as a false economy.

[threedogs]

Not having a dig but you need to do a fair bit of home work to figure out all your fuel figures.
Its not all worked out on a calculator you need to get some real world figures, Go down see Craig
and get some fuel figures in the Dunes down his way, bit of sand driving practise as well, Fully loaded
Would it be a good idea to glue some carpet or such along the RHS to protect it rubbing on the new jerry's

[Cuppa]

I have a few of those from years ago and the insides have
all peeled off the fuel that was left inside turned yellow, not
a fan of plastic just saying, Ive been carting fuel in different containers
since the early 70S.

Am I getting something wrong why the need to carry an extra 300kg plus of fuel.
You can only travel on gazetted roads in Australia and the chance of anyone other
than being the Bush tucker man you'll never get permission to travel to these out of the way places [remote]..
So a 150-200ltr main replacement and a 75 ltr aux tank will suit your needs . If doing the CSR
you only need enough fuel to reach well 23 if Im right.
From what I see is you're down sizing and trying to fit everything you had in the bus into
your Pod and camper.. Sorry I dont see the point way too heavy. Raffa had the right idea
and he only had half the gear you have. Take if for some serious off road sojourn a few times
cause you dont want things failng first time you hit the dirt, and I do mean serious not high country cause you wont
encounter that in the places you want to travel. Just saying lol
.

My experience is different. Apart from one plastic jerry crazing & cracking (didn’t leak) after about 15 years, I’ve never had any problem with them. On the other hand I had no end of problems with metal jerries either splitting or leaking past the rubber seal.

You can indeed get fuel delivered in a 200l drum to well 23.(Georgia Bore). However it’s a choice I prefer to avoid for several reasons. You have to buy the full 200 litres, need to organise it months in advance, a far higher chance of getting dirty or water laden fuel from a drum, having to carry a pump suitable for getting the fuel out of the drum & I have read of several instances of folk arriving at well 23 only to find that the drum of fuel they organised some 2 months earlier is not there.

Plenty of folk carry sufficient fuel to get them to well 33 (Kunawaritji) where they can fill up from a bowser. Ths requires a fuel range of around 1180kms.

You suggest 275 litres in a main & aux tank would suit my needs, & I hope that amount of fuel WILL be sufficient. It’s only 25kg less in weight than what I can now carry IF I NEED TO.

I believe you significantly underestimate me. I’m not silly, I understand that weight is the enemy, but also understand that a comparison to Rafa or indeed most others is not a reasonable one to make. The major difference, as I have mentioned before, is that we will be travelling with no time limit, no schedule & that this will allow us to travel far more slowly than most, which in turn puts far less stress & strain on the vehicle. So whilst my vehicle is heavier than some (although still not as heavy as some who do in weeks what we will take months or years to do) our travelling/driving style will go quite some way to mitigate that.

With two identical vehicles, both travelling the same desert tracks, one loaded to 3.4 tonnes & travelling at average of 80+kph, & one loaded to 3.8 tonnes & travelling at average of 50kph, which one do you think is most likely to sustain damage?

[macca]

CSR in my Patrol, worst was 20.5 litres per 100 klm, so Cuppa if you even if you are towing you wont need fuel at #23 from Newman. Keep in mind Newman sell it in 205 litre drum full lots so if you can not take it on board you leave it even though you paid for it!
My share was 66 litres which I gave to another bloke with contaminated fuel storage in his vehicle. My 85 sub, 95 main plus 5 Jerry's with 22 litres in each was plenty for my vehicle which is similar to yours.
Fastest speed on the CSR was 54 kph, so wind resistance is not such an issue.
The sand parts were simple as we have discussed on the phone.
Those who have not been there have an opinion, but thats all it is, what you have to do is be happy with what you have.
What you have is correct, it's not overkill because things can change, you drive or camp differently etc etc all have an impact on fuel used.
Plus its better to look at it than look for it!

[Cuppa]

Not having a dig but you need to do a fair bit of home work to figure out all your fuel figures.
Its not all worked out on a calculator you need to get some real world figures, Go down see Craig
and get some fuel figures in the Dunes down his way, bit of sand driving practise as well, Fully loaded
Would it be a good idea to glue some carpet or such along the RHS to protect it rubbing on the new jerry's

That is good advice, part of our plan is most certainly to do some shorter trips in desert country before attempting a route like the Canning. I am quite confident that we will have more accurate (real world) consumption figures before we ever decide to travel ‘capacity critical’ routes like the Canning. Anything less would be foolish. But for now I am just wanting to ensure I have the space for a worst case scenario. If I don’t have to utilise all the space I’m allocating to carrying fuel I’ll be happy, but if I didn’t have sufficient space & it meant I couldn’t go where I wanted to I’d be pretty cheesed off. Carpet (or rubber) is a good idea.

[Cuppa]

CSR in my Patrol, worst was 20.5 litres per 100 klm, so Cuppa if you even if you are towing you wont need fuel at #23 from Newman. Keep in mind Newman sell it in 205 litre drum full lots so if you can not take it on board you leave it even though you paid for it!
My share was 66 litres which I gave to another bloke with contaminated fuel storage in his vehicle. My 85 sub, 95 main plus 5 Jerry's with 22 litres in each was plenty for my vehicle which is similar to yours.
Fastest speed on the CSR was 54 kph, so wind resistance is not such an issue.
The sand parts were simple as we have discussed on the phone.
Those who have not been there have an opinion, but thats all it is, what you have to do is be happy with what you have.
What you have is correct, it's not overkill because things can change, you drive or camp differently etc etc all have an impact on fuel used.
Plus its better to look at it than look for it!

Thanks Macca,
Based upon what you’ve told me, what I’ve read & the fact that we’ll be a bit heavier than you were I feel that I’m ‘in the ball park’. 1 more jerry than you had.