New member from Brisbane

[InkWells2]

Hi I have just joined the forum after purchasing a 97 RX diesel Patrol. I have read ots of archived information and am amazed by the great information available, much appreciated. I have posted a question about my gearbox whining noise if anyone can offer any advice. Thankyou

[Clunk]

Welcome aboard mate, hope someone will be able to assist with your other thread mate.

[NP99]

Welcome mate....

[AB]

Welcome to the forum mate, feel free to ask any questions.

[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.

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate.

[growler2058]

G'day mate welcome aboard

[threedogs]

Hello and welcome to the forum,
jump in anytime and enjoy

[Shaft10]

G'day mate I'm a newby as well. My gear box is exactly the same. I've tried differents oils and had mechanics at work have a look and it all seems fine so I wouldn't stress too much.

[Poita]

Have you noticed this gearboc sound when towing heavy loads? See similar comments to another new member here: http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?25166-Whining-sound-from-gearbox-1-2-3-and-5th&p=460127#post460127

My two cents:
I've heard that mixing normal gearbox fluid (75w90) 50/50 with a lighter oil (even auto DXIII) will reduce the noise. I have a GU and some mates with GQs who have mixed there fluid and swear by it (especially on those cold winter mornings). Seeing as the gearbox is not under high compression, or combustion I don't see any major risks in doing this and have had no problems since doing the 50/50 mix.

[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

[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.