Hello from Panama

[didak]

G'day all

time ago I found this forum, but until now only as a reader. There are two reasons on that: I live very far away from Australia, and my English is not very good. Usually I need to use google translator to find some words, and I can not express myself as I would like. This is an important issue to write in a forum, but anyway, but i love this forum and mechanics topics, and someday I had to start. :)

I'm from Spain, but I live in Panama for 5 years ago.

In Spain I have (yet) a '93 Nissan Patrol Top Line II with RD28T engine. In Panama as a daily car I have a '05 Patrol GU LWB with TD42 engine, and few month ago I bought another Nissan Patrol: a '97 GQ SWB also with TD42. This last one, only for Offroad use, and it is in process to modifie.

Yesterday I post my first question in this forum, about the knuckles bearings, but I already find it, I bought the KOYO 30304 AJR :) Right now I have all my front axle desasembled, putting 4.62 r&p, ARB locker, and auverhaul all bearings and seals...

Sorry for my English, and for not introducing before my first post..

Cheers!!!

[fracster]

Your English makes more sense than most of the Aussies on here mate.............:wink:

Welcome and join in, it is a great place for knowledge,wisdom and laughs.

[didak]

Thank you Fracster... It means google translator is a good tool. lol

[growler2058]

G'day mate welcome aboard thanks for the intro
Yeah the google translator is working fine ;)

[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 and join in the conversations.

[threedogs]

Hi Didak and welcome to the forum, I'm sure you'll find any answers here.
Jump in anytime and enjoy

[TPC]

Welcome to the forum mate, you are lucky to have a second patrol for offroad use.
If you are able to take some photos of your patrols we would all like to see them.

[Hodge]

:bananarock: Rocks to Van Halen :bananarock:

Sorry couldn't help my self.
By the way welcome to the forum! :D

[Stropp]

welcome along didak, your translator is fine. enjoy your time with us here and ask away im sure you will get the answers you need. some photos of the rigs would be good too :)

[Avo]

welcomer mate,great to have you here,lots of good information and advice..

[didak]

waww , Thank you !! very good welcome!! :)

As you ask, I put some pics of my Patrols:

this is the Top Line RD28T

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i382/didak78/Patrol%20Top%20Line/IMG_5735.jpg (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/didak78/media/Patrol%20Top%20Line/IMG_5735.jpg.html)

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i382/didak78/Patrol%20Top%20Line/trialhostalets.jpg (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/didak78/media/Patrol%20Top%20Line/trialhostalets.jpg.html)

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i382/didak78/Patrol%20Top%20Line/IMG_5792.jpg (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/didak78/media/Patrol%20Top%20Line/IMG_5792.jpg.html)

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i382/didak78/Patrol%20Top%20Line/IMG_2289.jpg (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/didak78/media/Patrol%20Top%20Line/IMG_2289.jpg.html)

This is the GU TD42:

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i382/didak78/Patrol%20GU/IMG_3969.jpg (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/didak78/media/Patrol%20GU/IMG_3969.jpg.html)

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i382/didak78/Patrol%20GU/IMG_8951.jpg (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/didak78/media/Patrol%20GU/IMG_8951.jpg.html)

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i382/didak78/Patrol%20GU/IMG_3920.jpg (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/didak78/media/Patrol%20GU/IMG_3920.jpg.html)

Ans this is my new Project for extrem offroad use in Panama, it is in process... This is as I bought

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i382/didak78/Patrol%20GQ/IMG_3040.jpg (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/didak78/media/Patrol%20GQ/IMG_3040.jpg.html)

with 3" lift, and without flares.. etc

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i382/didak78/Patrol%20GQ/20130317_110644.jpg (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/didak78/media/Patrol%20GQ/20130317_110644.jpg.html)

and here testing flex with 35" tires.. to see haw much I have to cut. However, I will put 36" tires.

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i382/didak78/Patrol%20GQ/20130316_134632.jpg (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/didak78/media/Patrol%20GQ/20130316_134632.jpg.html)

cheers

[TPC]

Great photos, looks like you like having serious fun in the shorty.
Thanks for sharing.

[didak]

Thank you TPC.

Yes, I enjoy my old shorty for extrem uses, I don't care to scratch or hit the body... :)

The newer LWB in Panama I also enjoy it, but for adventur trips, camping, light offroad, and daily drive.

Now the GQ Project is for extrem use in Panama, Jungle trips... lot and deep mud. I hope will enjoy it like my Spanish shorty: doesn't matter to scratch or hit the body!!

In Panama most offroad friends has Jeep's or Toyotas. The main reason is because here you can find lots of aftermarket parts and accesories or buy it in USA, and cheap!! Instead for Patrol, that I need to find parts in Europe or Australia... and more expensive!! But I still prefer the Nissan Patrol !!! :) :) :)

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate

[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.

[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.