Bloodyaussies TD42 a new beginning

[threedogs]

So all those ex Telstra DX pods have no air con, great outback tourers not.

That scoop will look the part when fitted , have you kept an eye one your
egts now so you can see the difference it will make

[Bloodyaussie]

So all those ex Telstra DX pods have no air con, great outback tourers not.

That scoop will look the part when fitted , have you kept an eye one your
egts now so you can see the difference it will make

I have not purchased that scoop but the offer is there and god i think it is sexy..

Yesterday i fitted new lower control arm bushes with the help of mudski and every singleone was flogged.. the ride feels so much smoother and firmer.

Almost ready for my big trip too robe next weekend... i cannot wait.

[mudski]

What do ya think..?
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Ya gonna paint this one atleast?

[Bloodyaussie]

Ya gonna paint this one atleast?

Yes i will get a colour match pressure pack can made up...

[Clunk]

So where do you get those ones from and how much?

[Bloodyaussie]

So where do you get those ones from and how much?

It's a cross country and i think they are about $300.... much better than those over priced ones people fit on there gu's

[mudski]

It's a cross country and i think they are about $300.... much better than those over priced ones people fit on there gu's
Its a Fairline Fibreglass one actually. $365 from memory. Thats where i got mine and so do CC.

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[mudnut]

Almost ready for my big trip too robe next weekend... i cannot wait.

I must have missed this conversation.
I wish you could've done the trip
with us last time. It is a great trip
from Beachport to Robe. You should
enjoy it immensely

[Bloodyaussie]

I must have missed this conversation.
I wish you could've done the trip
with us last time. It is a great trip
from Beachport to Robe. You should
enjoy it immensely

Yes it would have been good but after all the crap that happened it would have been way too hard.

Never driven on sand.

Had to go to matty's this arvo and blew the gassket on the exhaust side of the turbo.. not sure what gasket i need?

[nissannewby]

Exhaust side of turbo?

[Bloodyaussie]

Exhaust side of turbo?

The gasket where the vband bolts up to yhe exhaust side.

[nissannewby]

If its a proper v band it shouldnt need a gasket. But a small smear of some copper gasket hi temp should be fine.

[Bloodyaussie]

Ya sure there is no gasket??

I dont mean the vband itself but where it bolts too the turbo??

I know how much you like??????????

[nissannewby]

So you have a 2 piece turbine housing? A v band part that is bolted to back of turbo?

[Bloodyaussie]

So you have a 2 piece turbine housing? A v band part that is bolted to back of turbo?

Yes that is correct..

[nissannewby]

Yes that is correct..

Ok. Just use some hi temp sealant. I have bolted a couple together with nothing and they have been fine. How many bolts hold the flange on?

[Bloodyaussie]

Ok. Just use some hi temp sealant. I have bolted a couple together with nothing and they have been fine. How many bolts hold the flange on?

I am not sure at the moment... there is a heat sock thing over it and i have a cracked rib .

[Bloodyaussie]

This is where the leak is....

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[Ben-e-boy]

This is where the leak is....

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Thats similar to mine, I dont have a gasket and it doesn't leak, they are machined surfaces. If you can find a gasket it wont hurt. But while it is apart just make sure the surfaces are flat

[Bloodyaussie]

Thats similar to mine, I dont have a gasket and it doesn't leak, they are machined surfaces. If you can find a gasket it wont hurt. But while it is apart just make sure the surfaces are flat

Yes getting the surfaces done tomorrow..

What do you guys think of those $900 turbos... mamba and the other brand i cant think of the name.

[Winnie]

Isn't that the type of turbo you have?

[Ben-e-boy]

Yes getting the surfaces done tomorrow..

What do you guys think of those $900 turbos... mamba and the other brand i cant think of the name.

Kinugawa? Or kowabunga turbos. I don't know too much about them have read that people have and love them on a td, not many horror stories either. The mamba ones are around the $1300 mark and the kowabunga about $1k

[Bloodyaussie]

Cheers Benny... I will look into it more.

My turbo is too big and I am using too much fuel because of it.

No Winnie mine is a Chinese special for $250.

I am selling a couple of shotguns soon so may look into using the cash for this.

[Ben-e-boy]

Cheers Benny... I will look into it more.

My turbo is too big and I am using too much fuel because of it.

No Winnie mine is a Chinese special for $250.

I am selling a couple of shotguns soon so may look into using the cash for this.

Do you think you will have enough to maybe get an 11 or 12mm injector pump instead? or aswell??????.???????????????????????????????

[mudski]

Didnt Paul AKA RLI have a kowabunga Turbo?
Would it be better, or could get away with, a better turbo and intercooler, and then do the pump later? As the pump is the exy part of all...
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[Ben-e-boy]

Didnt Paul AKA RLI have a kowabunga Turbo?

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Yes he did

[mudski]

Yes he did
From what i remember he was pretty impressed with it.

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[Bloodyaussie]

Do you think you will have enough to maybe get an 11 or 12mm injector pump instead? or aswell??????.???????????????????????????????

There is no way i could get a pump... would love one but i would get shot with what guns i have left by the boss.

[Bloodyaussie]

I dont know where to start with the kinugawa turbos... my turbo is too big so dont want to make the same mistake again.

[nissannewby]

Pumps and turbos are all pretty close price wise. Any good turbo will be 2-3k and any good pump will be the same. Cheap turbos are just thag cheap sure they work but will never be as good as the real deal.

[AB]

I dont know where to start with the kinugawa turbos... my turbo is too big so dont want to make the same mistake again. if funds are tight then why don't you go back to a ht18 for now and save for a bigger pump and turbo later on mate.

You'll get one cheap cheap for now and do everything you need for a couple of years.

Your pump will only do so much so save and go the full upgrade later on.

[nissannewby]

if funds are tight then why don't you go back to a ht18 for now and save for a bigger pump and turbo later on mate.

You'll get one cheap cheap for now and do everything you need for a couple of years.

Your pump will only do so much so save and go the full upgrade later on.

This is probably the best option really.

[Bloodyaussie]

How cheap??? then I would have to stuff around with set up and dump pipe????

Where are these cheap ht18's

[AB]

How cheap??? then I would have to stuff around with set up and dump pipe???? Where are these cheap ht18's If Matty comes clean with his new set up I'll sell you mine reallll cheap ;)

[Ben-e-boy]

If Matty comes clean with his new set up I'll sell you mine reallll cheap ;)

It burns not knowing doesn't it :D :p

[AB]

It burns not knowing doesn't it :D :p Lol...yes and no

I know I can't afford it at this point but I've been saving for a while now and know when he's done I'll be ready ;)

[Bloodyaussie]

I would love to also change to a low mount set up but the manifolds are few and far between it seems.

AB I dont know what you are dribbling, it all sounds like secret code to me.

[nissannewby]

If Matty comes clean with his new set up I'll sell you mine reallll cheap ;)


It burns not knowing doesn't it :D :p

Looks like we have found someone to test out the size under the one I'm using so should be interesting.

[AB]

Looks like we have found someone to test out the size under the one I'm using so should be interesting. what's wrong with your one? Too much???

[nissannewby]

what's wrong with your one? Too much???

No its fine but would probably suit a 12mm pump to really get the most from it. The size under can still produce enough air to support 200rwkw but could be a nice option that could be used with a 11 or 12mm pump.

[Ben-e-boy]

Looks like we have found someone to test out the size under the one I'm using so should be interesting.

Oooohhhhhhhh I missed this........that is very exciting. VERY exciting indeed

[AB]

I still have a 10mm pump and was considering 12mm for the upgrade of chosen turbo so what would the benefit be by going the model down or are you blokes saying get an 11mm with model down?

Lightly confused ;)

I'm loving hijacking old mates thread by the way ;)

[nissannewby]

If you have a 10mm just go to a 12mm. 12mm will generally work very well by nature and can support a broader torque/power range.

[Bloodyaussie]

I still have a 10mm pump and was considering 12mm for the upgrade of chosen turbo so what would the benefit be by going the model down or are you blokes saying get an 11mm with model down?

Lightly confused ;)

I'm loving hijacking old mates thread by the way ;)

Wanker...... piss off and get your own thread.. oh wait you already have one.

And back to my car... turbo is stuffed.

[AB]

If you have a 10mm just go to a 12mm. 12mm will generally work very well by nature and can support a broader torque/power range. I know that mate but just curious as to why you want to trial the model down with a 12mm that's all.

[AB]

Wanker...... piss off and get your own thread.. oh wait you already have one. And back to my car... turbo is stuffed. sshh mate the men are talking ;)

[nissannewby]

I know that mate but just curious as to why you want to trial the model down with a 12mm that's all.

The model down will be trialled on an engine with an 11mm. The smaller turbo will hopefully be a good option for both 11 and 12mm pumps.

[nissannewby]

Wanker...... piss off and get your own thread.. oh wait you already have one.

And back to my car... turbo is stuffed.

Andy doesnt need his so just take his ht18

[AB]

Andy doesnt need his so just take his ht18 he has already made another decision tbc

Time is not on his side

[nissannewby]

Care to inform us of your decision jono?

[AB]

The model down will be trialled on an engine with an 11mm. The smaller turbo will hopefully be a good option for both 11 and 12mm pumps. Have you got someone trialling it on an 11mm already?

[nissannewby]

Have you got someone trialling it on an 11mm already?

Not yet. Hopefully will recieve the turbo this week then its a matter of getting it fitted. I still only have the orginal 11mm on mine and the turbo is working reasonably well for what it is. So the smaller one will hopefully be a winner.

[Ben-e-boy]

Wanker...... piss off and get your own thread.. oh wait you already have one.

And back to my car... turbo is stuffed.

What has happened to your turbo, thats not good news

[Bloodyaussie]

What has happened to your turbo, thats not good news

Cheap Chinese thing give up... it whines like a little bitch the whole way through the rev range and as it comes onto boost makes this terrible noise i cant explain.

Just as well it happened now and not as i was towing a camper to robe.

[Ben-e-boy]

Cheap Chinese thing give up... it whines like a little bitch the whole way through the rev range and as it comes onto boost makes this terrible noise i cant explain.

Just as well it happened now and not as i was towing a camper to robe.

Hmmmm. Whats the plan now?

[Bloodyaussie]

Mark from jpc has ordered me a new turbo and i am only paying cost as i am such a suck hole.

[nissannewby]

Mark from jpc has ordered me a new turbo and i am only paying cost as i am such a suck hole.

Care to share turbo and cost? Pm if you like

[Ben-e-boy]

Mark from jpc has ordered me a new turbo and i am only paying cost as i am such a suck hole.

Is it a good one

[Ben-e-boy]

How did the patrol go on your trip?

[AB]

How did the patrol go on your trip? he's still on it mate

[Ben-e-boy]

he's still on it mate

Ok...... hows it GOING on your trip then :D

[Winnie]

How is it towing the camper compared to the TB?

[Clunk]

ask him on facebook, the cock might answer you then!!!!!!!!! hahahahahaha

[Winnie]

ask him on facebook, the cock might answer you then!!!!!!!!! hahahahahaha
Yeah he's a bloody Facebook junkie isn't he!

[Rossco]

Maybe he's enjoying his holiday away from all the distractions of modern life hahaha . . .

[AB]

Maybe he's enjoying his holiday away from all the distractions of modern life hahaha . . . You're not on Facebook Rossco.

[nissannewby]

You're not on Facebook Rossco.

@#/& facebook....

[Winnie]

Maybe he's enjoying his holiday away from all the distractions of modern life hahaha . . .
No, he is just spending all his time on Facebook instead. Haha

[Rossco]

You're not on Facebook Rossco.
Yep, love it ! ! [emoji4]

[Bloodyaussie]

You idiots... reception here where i am staying is crap and i can barely get on the forum to read let alone post.. for some reason facebook is not having trouble.

Plus my wife who is in England wants to be kept informed.. nobs


I was going to write a big post on how the new turbo is going plus another mod which has been excellent.

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[b7rendan]

@#/& facebook....

2nd that!


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[nissannewby]

Looks like a good spot jono. Doesnt look like there is a lot of other people around.

[Bloodyaussie]

Looks like a good spot jono. Doesnt look like there is a lot of other people around.

Cheers matty very quiet here... loving the slow life.

About to leave the restaurant so reception will be crap....

[Bloodyaussie]

Bruce is eating up the miles with gusto.... today we traveled from cape jaffa too judt east of Portland where we are staying for the night.

Stopped in mount gambier for lunch and afternoon stop over at portland where we visited the maritime museum..

We went too fitzroy river camp ground but the wind was terrible so was advised that the sawpit picnic ground and it is so peaceful.

We took all thr back country lanes here and thr drive was great .. we came across plagues of rabbits and i tried many times to run the buggers over.

Had a bit of a scare with a vdo oil pressure gauge playing silly buggers but came good halfway through the day.

Tomorrow we will hit the road with no clear agenda... life is good.

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[Rossco]

Looks awesome Jono. . . Enjoy:)

[Clunk]

The break must be good, you're not whinging ;)

[Bloodyaussie]

Well we are home.... a day early buy just as well as i am buggered.

Today was a very lazy morning gas bagging to gray nomads at the camp ground and met some great people with amazing stories of there travels... now its time for pizza and showers all round
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[Clunk]

Now let the whinging commence

[Bloodyaussie]

Now let the whinging commence

Give me a day or two...

[Irish]

Looks like a great trip from the pics, except that last one.

[Bloodyaussie]

Looks like a great trip from the pics, except that last one.

Cheers Peter.... how is your car coming along.?

I was at drews last night for dinner and thought about pinching his car for you.

[Irish]

Having little wins with it each time I head into the shed mate, if I'd known how much of a pain in the arse it was going to be I'd have just sold both engines and saved my pennies for an LS1 or chev diesel V8 swap.

[Bloodyaussie]

My new turbo is water and oil cooled but the water is not connected. .. where do i plumb from and then too.

What difference does it make having the water cooling hooked up..?

[Ben-e-boy]

What turbo is it?

[Bloodyaussie]

What turbo is it?

Td05 13g ... think its a dts turbo or the other mob.. he told me but i was too busy trying to get ready for my trip plus see the wife off too the UK.

Slack i know...lol.

[Ben-e-boy]

Coolant drain plug on block to the block side of the turbo, opposite side to port on coolant return (to radiator).
MTQ should have the exact lines if it is dts

[Bloodyaussie]

Coolant drain plug on block to the block side of the turbo, opposite side to port on coolant return (to radiator).
MTQ should have the exact lines if it is dts

And what effect does it have. ..?

[Ben-e-boy]

And what effect does it have. ..?

Its another form of cooling, atleast coolant can help dissipate some of the heat and have it cooled by the radiator, not just relying on oil.

Can also increase the longevity of the turbo

[Bloodyaussie]

Started on my snorkel today... first time welding stainless steel.

Just having a hard time with the snorkel too airbox mounting but so far very happy.

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[boots]

Great looking job BA.

[AB]

How'd the nibbler go?

Nutserted yet?

[Bloodyaussie]

How'd the nibbler go?

Nutserted yet?

Nibbler is great but my scrub bars get in the way a bit..

Nutsert tomorrow as i ran into problems where it goes from 4inch to 3 and have a bit of work to do there.

[AB]

Nibbler is great but my scrub bars get in the way a bit.. Nutsert tomorrow as i ran into problems where it goes from 4inch to 3 and have a bit of work to do there. silicone reducer bud and cut flange off. May need to order in as hardly anyone stocks it. Remind me tomorrow I may still have one left over.

[Bloodyaussie]

Already got one from VPW but there is no way it will work... pretty much figured out what I am going to do.

[AB]

Already got one from VPW but there is no way it will work... pretty much figured out what I am going to do. what's that?

When I had my zd30 airbox I cut the flange and used the reducer for years and drowned my car many times and it held together well.

[Winnie]

what's that?

When I had my zd30 airbox I cut the flange and used the reducer for years and drowned my car many times and it held together well.
Whoah wait a minute what airbox do you have now?

[Bloodyaussie]

what's that?

When I had my zd30 airbox I cut the flange and used the reducer for years and drowned my car many times and it held together well.

Hopeless with out pics or standing here pointing at stuff....

[AB]

Whoah wait a minute what airbox do you have now? Patroldocta, had the zd30 back 1600 moons ago.

[AB]

Hopeless with out pics or standing here pointing at stuff.... take pics whilst pointing ;)

[Bloodyaussie]

Just had a look at the vpw catalog and i can get that size. .. i need it tomorrow but have tennis first thing...blah.

[mudski]

Started on my snorkel today... first time welding stainless steel.

Just having a hard time with the snorkel too airbox mounting but so far very happy.

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Feck. I like it! A lot. Now this is one GQ that has progressed into one mean mofo!

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[Bloodyaussie]

All it needs now is a killer bonnet scoop...... he he he.

Going out early to get the correct reducer for the airbox and after tennis will get back into it... some projects I do enjoy.

[Hodge]

Feck. I like it! A lot. Now this is one GQ that has progressed into one mean mofo!

But it lost that sexy whistle... Not good enough. lol

Definitely come a long way Mr. Bruce. Finally where it should have been a long time ago!

[Bloodyaussie]

But it lost that sexy whistle... Not good enough. lol

Definitely come a long way Mr. Bruce. Finally where it should have been a long time ago!

Yes it has but all that noise is for kids not adults...lol

Want opinions on the height of the snorkel... too long??? or just right.

[AB]

Yes it has but all that noise is for kids not adults...lol Want opinions on the height of the snorkel... too long??? or just right. I think a little too high but it's ok if your never taking the roof rack off, etc

[Winnie]

Yea it would look a bit funny without the rack but looks fine now

[Bloodyaussie]

Cool thanks guys... I just got back from VPW and it looks like I am going to have to take the whole fender off to enlarge the hole... bugger.

AB did you have an aux battery tray in your car when you had the 3lt airbox in there??

Did you ever take any pics.

[AB]

Cool thanks guys... I just got back from VPW and it looks like I am going to have to take the whole fender off to enlarge the hole... bugger. AB did you have an aux battery tray in your car when you had the 3lt airbox in there?? Did you ever take any pics. I can't remember mate. Do a search here on how to install a 4" snorkel. I did a full DIY with pics

[Bloodyaussie]

Job done. ... got stuck right in after this mornings tennis and managed to get the job finished.

Hodge popped around and gave me a hand which was appreciated.

Unlike ab's snorkel I mounted my bolts straight into the long section along the body and will also add a second bracket on the upright. .. i drilled anf added the nutsert while i had the tool here but will make the bracket next week.

I also shortened the upright section by 3 inches and like how it all sits... fwark its sexy.

Thanks Andy and also mark for lending me the tools snd also mudski for getting much of the parts and cheers Eric for the hand mate.

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[jay see]

Looking good. :thumbup:

[Bacho86]

Looks good mate, job well done BA. Height is spot on now too I rekon

What's next on the list ;) lol


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[Bloodyaussie]

Looks good mate, job well done BA. Height is spot on now too I rekon

What's next on the list ;) lol


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Sort out a couple of nocks that are drivinge nuts and maybe get the auxiliary tank off to sort out the pump.

I would love a bigger intercooler but not a priority.

[Hodge]

Job done. ... got stuck right in after this mornings tennis and managed to get the job finished.

Hodge popped around and gave me a hand which was appreciated.

Unlike ab's snorkel I mounted my bolts straight into the long section along the body and will also add a second bracket on the upright. .. i drilled anf added the nutsert while i had the tool here but will make the bracket next week.

I also shortened the upright section by 3 inches and like how it all sits... fwark its sexy.

Thanks Andy and also mark for lending me the tools snd also mudski for getting much of the parts and cheers Eric for the hand mate.

Another job off the list.

Anytime. I popped in for 5 minutes to say hello, and next thing we're right into snorkel mounting haha. I was more so just holding stuff while Johno was doing his welding magic...

Looks very good mate. Nice and neat.

[AB]

How good are nutserts?, love em!

Job done well mate and looks better shortened too!

[mudski]

Gawd you make me wanna do a snorkel on mine.

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[Bloodyaussie]

How good are nutserts?, love em!

Job done well mate and looks better shortened too!

That tool is awesome mate , i want one but holy frek the $$$$$.

Makes the job so much easier and looks much better.

Mudski i have some 4 inch tube left over.. i am not sure its quite enough to do the whole job but it would be close.

Now to figure out this clunk... i will get mags to drive the car backwards and forwards while i try and listen for where it is coming from.

[AB]

You can do it without the tooling by just using a bolt and nut as per link below.

Painfully slow but if only doing a couple then it works without spending excessive coin on a pneumatic nutsert tool.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?3531-How-to-install-a-nutsert-without-using-the-tooling

[Bloodyaussie]

There is no way to insert one on the piller like that.. I know of that method but I would rather buy a hand tool to do the job.

And from driving around with no snorkel at all the other day the turbo noise would drive me mad let alone having it right at my window.... I dont know how you guys with the snorkel with no ram head on can stand it???

[AB]

There is no way to insert one on the piller like that.. I know of that method but I would rather buy a hand tool to do the job.



Yes you can, I used that to do mine as we didn't have the tooling back then.


I dont know how you guys with the snorkel with no ram head on can stand it???

Passenger band from having window down :eck05:

[Winnie]

Yes you can, I used that to do mine as we didn't have the tooling back then.



Passenger band from having window down :eck05:
Yep... Passenger is not allowed to touch the window haha

[TPC]

I bought a handheld nutsert tool a couple of years ago, from memory it was about $100 and it was well worth it.

[Bloodyaussie]

I bought a handheld nutsert tool a couple of years ago, from memory it was about $100 and it was well worth it.

I was looking at some online this morning. ... hmmm tempting

[TPC]

I was looking at some online this morning. ... hmmm tempting

If you get one you will use it more than you would expect.

[jack]

If you get one you will use it more than you would expect.

That's for sure, so many jobs just need a nutsert you just didn't know it until you got your hands on one.

[Hodge]

That's for sure, so many jobs just need a nutsert you just didn't know it until you got your hands on one.

That's what I said yesterday when I saw the one at Jonathans house. Was quiet impressed. I'd be putting captive threads everywhere!

[Bloodyaussie]

I have not made my mind up whether i will keep it with the stainless steel look or.get it powder coated black..?

Whats people's opinions on this.

[Hodge]

I reckon if it isn't too expensive or too much hassle, get it done. everything else on Bruce is black in terms of bar work etc... So might as well keep that color trend going.

[Maxhead]

I have not made my mind up whether i will keep it with the stainless steel look or.get it powder coated black..?

Whats people's opinions on this.

How about hot pink?? That would definitely suit you Jonno:)

Seriously though, leave it the way it is!

[Sir Roofy]

I have not made my mind up whether i will keep it with the stainless steel look or.get it powder coated black..?

Whats people's opinions on this.

Leave it alone looks tough

[Winnie]

If it's black then it will look just like it did before... Go the stainless!

[Bloodyaussie]

If it's black then it will look just like it did before... Go the stainless!

I will leave it for a while and see ... its easy to powder coat it later but a pain to get rid of it if i dont l like it.

[AB]

Do not paint it mate!

[Bacho86]

I have not made my mind up whether i will keep it with the stainless steel look or.get it powder coated black..?

Whats people's opinions on this.

Stay the stainless mate, it's a good look!


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[jay see]

Stainless......

[Hodge]

Looks like its staying stainless ! ha ha

[nissannewby]

What grade stainless did you use?

[Bloodyaussie]

What grade stainless did you use?

304 i think.... shit i might have to powder coat.?

[taslucas]

I have not made my mind up whether i will keep it with the stainless steel look or.get it powder coated black..?

Whats people's opinions on this.
Stay the stainless!

tappin from tassie

[nissannewby]

304 i think.... shit i might have to powder coat.?

Yes. Or you will need to keep a strict cleaning regime.

[Bloodyaussie]

Yes. Or you will need to keep a strict cleaning regime.

Yeah i think i remember having this conversation awhile ago. .. bugger.

[Winnie]

Yes. Or you will need to keep a strict cleaning regime.
Spoil sport... Lol

[nissannewby]

Spoil sport... Lol

Not really. If you dont keep it clean it will rust slightly amd look weathered. There are plenty of stainless cleaning products.

[Irish]

304 i think.... shit i might have to powder coat.?

Powder coat it silver.

[Bloodyaussie]

Powder coat it silver.

Funny fooker.... all the way from Ireland.. you must be enjoying a guiness or two.

[Bloodyaussie]

Hmmmmm 35's....

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/152.jpg

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[mudski]

I know you said you dont want 35's, but theres that little voice inside you screaming out for them isn't there.

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[Bloodyaussie]

I know you said you dont want 35's, but theres that little voice inside you screaming out for them isn't there.

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Nah mate... not worth the grief of coppers and so on.
My 33's get me through most stuff..

[Bloodyaussie]

BAM..!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/184.jpg

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[rusty_nail]

BAM..!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/184.jpg

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showing everyone how afraid of the dark you are?

[Bloodyaussie]

showing everyone how afraid of the dark you are?

You completely missed the point of the pic....

Still have a few more jobs to do before the trip but its all starting to come together. .im almost as cool as winnie.

[rusty_nail]

You completely missed the point of the pic....

Still have a few more jobs to do before the trip but its all starting to come together. .im almost as cool as winnie.

ummm you have a nissan patrol sticker on your windscreen? you have a crack in your headlight? tyres stick out of the flares? and your shed is very neat? what am i missing here?

[Hodge]

The scoop !!!

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[rusty_nail]

The scoop !!!

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I know it looks good Jonathon

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[Sir Roofy]

You completely missed the point of the pic....

Still have a few more jobs to do before the trip but its all starting to come together. .im almost as cool as winnie.

You will never be as cool as Winnie HE,S SUPER COOL

[Bloodyaussie]

You will never be as cool as Winnie HE,S SUPER COOL

Mate I have already been many times cooler by the time I was his age..... plus he is getting more and more uncool as time goes by...ha ha ha

[rusty_nail]

Mate I have already been many times cooler by the time I was his age..... plus he is getting more and more uncool as time goes by...ha ha ha

do you need a hand to pull those tickets off yourself mate?

[Sir Roofy]

do you need a hand to pull those tickets off yourself mate?

wont work mate there super glued on

[Rossco]

Looking very good jono. Have to admit i think Snorkel upgrade with a ram head is on the list someday soon. . It is ridiculously loud and annoying having it right next to the window sucking away like crazy. . .

[mudski]

Looking very good jono. Have to admit i think Snorkel upgrade with a ram head is on the list someday soon. . It is ridiculously loud and annoying having it right next to the window sucking away like crazy. . .
Yeah this is something im still up in arms about with mine. The ram head is more affective and better to reduce the induction noise, but i so love the look of the other way.

[Rossco]

Yeah this is something im still up in arms about with mine. The ram head is more affective and better to reduce the induction noise, but i so love the look of the other way.
Yeah same they do look neat facing back but oh the noise . . .

[AB]

There is no way to insert one on the piller like that.. I know of that method but I would rather buy a hand tool to do the job. And from driving around with no snorkel at all the other day the turbo noise would drive me mad let alone having it right at my window.... I dont know how you guys with the snorkel with no ram head on can stand it??? post dig!

Just wanted to clarify our convo.

You nutserted from the inside as you mounted yours from the snorkel directly across into the body thus no hope in hell without removing battery tray etc.

Mine was done with brackets and all work was done externally.

[Bloodyaussie]

post dig!

Just wanted to clarify our convo.

You nutserted from the inside as you mounted yours from the snorkel directly across into the body thus no hope in hell without removing battery tray etc.

Mine was done with brackets and all work was done externally.

You get too the bolts via the inner wheel guard and is very easy.

Fitted a Ctec DC to DC charger yesterday plus tidied up a bit of the wiring... Also when I fitted the new air scoop I had to move my water jets for the windscreen but of course snapped them when trying to pull the hose off.... Thank god Mudski sells the jets and new hose.. they have never worked so good ever.

Also on the bummer side I have no aircon again... it seems when JPC fitted my turbo they pushed on the line a little too hard and was putting too much pressure on one side of the O'ring so it slowly leaked.. now I have to have it filled again for the 3rd f%$king time.

[sooty_10]

Ouch AC gas isnt exactly cheap 😠

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[Bloodyaussie]

Ouch AC gas isnt exactly cheap 😠

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Tell us about it.... not happy Jan.

They will gas it up for trade price but still not bloody needed.

[AB]

Tell us about it.... not happy Jan. They will gas it up for trade price but still not bloody needed. Should be doing it for free old mate if it's their mistake surely????

I know jpc are awesome but...

KSR auto air are the gurus in Melbourne for air con and they couldn't find my fault on my gas loss even with their dye after a refill.

He said come back and we'll do it for free if it empties and well redo the lines/fittings to be sure!

[Bloodyaussie]

I would not be able to prove it was jpc..

I dont have the option to shop around and network air have been brilliant,not there fault.

[Winnie]

Tell us about it.... not happy Jan.

They will gas it up for trade price but still not bloody needed.
Hit jpc up for it mate...

[Bloodyaussie]

Hit jpc up for it mate...

Turns out i was wrong and the line was split along the firewall in another spot..

This is the second line along the firewall that has failed over the last 4 years so on Saturday i will do away with this and replace with hose instead.

So i apologise too jpc...lol

Today after work i replaced the wiring that came with my led spot lights as they were not up to the task so hopefully no more blowing fuses.

[nissannewby]

Who did the last valve set on it?

[Bloodyaussie]

Who did the last valve set on it?

I know not what you me sir?

[nissannewby]

I know not what you me sir?

Valve clearances

[Bloodyaussie]

Valve clearances

Due in another 5000km..

[nissannewby]

Who did the last valve set on it?


Due in another 5000km..

As above....

[mudski]

Turns out i was wrong and the line was split along the firewall in another spot..

This is the second line along the firewall that has failed over the last 4 years so on Saturday i will do away with this and replace with hose instead.

So i apologise too jpc...lol

Today after work i replaced the wiring that came with my led spot lights as they were not up to the task so hopefully no more blowing fuses.
Go see Bob and he can makd up new hoses. I had a hose that was leaking and he removed the old and crimped a new hose in between the pipes.
Plus I like going to Bob at Network Air, he gets so excited about his job. Quite funny to watch him.

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[Bloodyaussie]

Go see Bob and he can makd up new hoses. I had a hose that was leaking and he removed the old and crimped a new hose in between the pipes.
Plus I like going to Bob at Network Air, he gets so excited about his job. Quite funny to watch him.

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Where do you think i have been going. ..

[liftlid]

Where do you think i have been going. .. If he knew that he wouldn't have suggested the bloke, it would be nicer if you just answer the question and not frig people around!! Quicker for you as well.

[Bloodyaussie]

Whats your f%$king problem........

[Bloodyaussie]

You know what.... get a dog up ya! !!

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[nissannewby]

Not gonna answer me?

[Bloodyaussie]

Not gonna answer me?

They have not been done yet... sorry.