Garett's ford maverick 1990,

[garett]

before 5593555936 5593855937 what i find

[threedogs]

Wooaaaahhh bit of cancer there bummer.

[garett]

cleaned up and plates have been welded in, being painted in and out. it should of been done fri, it will be home to put it all back together sat 14th

[Majestic]

Nice Mav you got there. Good thing you got to that rust, I have quite a bit of rust to cut out of my 89 Patrol soon myself.

[garett]

been looking about and swing away carrier is prob high on the list followed by 2 or so inch lift, bullbar, snorkel, then when the current tyres die thinking 33 10.5's . but first to get it rego'ed

[Majestic]

been looking about and swing away carrier is prob high on the list followed by 2 or so inch lift, bullbar, snorkel, then when the current tyres die thinking 33 10.5's . but first to get it rego'ed

Pretty much the same with me mate.

However I needed the tyres and suspension first due to the tyres being pretty crap and the suspension and shockies flogged out. I got the suspension done a week ago. So now I am just really need the bullbar/winch, snorkel and rear bar (with wheel carrier).

What does she need to for rego?

[garett]

shocks are so gone its got uneven wear on tyres, also sits drivers side down due to spring sag, for rego right now prob need to put all the door handles and grill, locks, oh and cant forget to put the windscreen back in ... she's being painted this week, gone with an industrial two pac of white, have all ready fixed the speedo, afore mentioned rust, and a/c is now working, and replaced radio and speakers cos old ones no workies

[Stropp]

Hey mate lots of work but once it's done you will be happy happy.

[garett]

my other car has had msd 6al installed, overhauled engine, new exhaust, radio,speakers,seat, tinted, rims-painted, rear drum to disc conversion, gear linkage bushes, lights, wiper arms, springs, shocks, carby overhaul, remote central locking, oversized battery. it now needs a new 2nd hand gearbox but waiting for it to die completely.

[faw33]

I have a bit of that to do myself bud, was it pricey to get someone to do it for you?

[garett]

only got the exhaust and tinting done. rest i did myself, (i'm a mechanic) exhaust is a custom job i had done with some guys i know.

[garett]

have been told by the painter that i should get my mav back tues... if so i might even get it home by sat .. this is what happens when u get your paint at cost, and do half the work yourself. the roof has been painted and it looks good, just really waiting to get some more stuff done.

[threedogs]

Garett, Garett ,garett you should know forum rules by now , it pics or it never happened lol

[garett]

if i get it back sat those pics will be up sun.

[garett]

lookin at springs and shocks. can get king springs cheap. (happy with this brand running on my other car now). can get monroe magnums cheap as well, just wondering if these will be good enough for mostly touring work with a little off road. with a 2 -3 inch lift do i need to trim the spring perch or anything. they are 51 mm shocks so pretty thick. asking as my mav is in the paint shop stilll... new finish date is mon.

[Majestic]

I got new 2" king heavy duty springs recently (got them off ebay with shockies) and really happy with them so far. I haven't taken her off road yet as she still has a lot of work to do.

[garett]

5645756458 looks good so far

[AB]

<img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=56457"/><img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=56458"/> looks good so far

What rust? ;)

Looking good mate!

[Majestic]

Looks top mate, she'll soon be show room quality again. :D

[garett]

picked it up well most of it one bit left. been putting stuff back on her pics be along soon. like right after i take em

[garett]

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[garett]

5673656737 after a quick rinse now to finish putting everything back on

[threedogs]

5673656737 after a quick rinse now to finish putting everything back on

You sure you're allowed to drive

You and Parksey will have the only new GQs in Aust.
Are you gutting the interior and applying Dyna mat?

[garett]

started on the speaker box install, goes under the back seat.
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[garett]

looking at dyna matting doors but going to shultz the under body so dont think i need it under the floor. will see how i go

[garett]

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cost - my time
parts - were freeeeee
being able to hear the radio in the back seats priceless

[garett]

cleaned the inside ... 5682256823

[garett]

checked the wheel bearings on the front... might need a new set ...

[garett]

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[garett]

checking h/brake rear brakes. hand brake was packed full of mud..and drum is right on the max, no wonder it wasn't really working. rear brakes are new so i dont have to replace them. yay something i dont have to fix, o wait one side is possibly over extending.. or just poor adj from the installer

[threedogs]

looking good buddy love your thinking and your work,

Is there any way to stop mud getting into the hand brake
by maybe running an air hose to it to pressurize during water,bog holes etc
Similar to what they do with a petrol dizzy and a winch

[garett]

not really it dosn't even remotely seal. putting in the plugs for the adj might help cos one is missing the other is broken.

[garett]

new handbrake shoes. and machined drum.57203

no daddy it goes this way57204

[garett]

shoes in rough position and tools i used 57207
new shoe going on dont forget the shim 57208
new shoes and how it fits together 57209

[garett]

57627 getting there slowly new bearings and disc's one side just need a socket ....forgot to bring it home.

[garett]

sized caliper slides.... i should stop fixing things as every time i fix something i find 2 more things to fix...

[garett]

more (insert profanities here) rust... drivers foot well. did i mention that i hate fixing rust ? ok so fix rust replace springs and shocks put wipers on and make rear bar then should be good for rego.

[garett]

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look it has wiper arms now wooot.

[garett]

current front and rear guard heights.
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new springs and shocks going in on sat.

[rusty_nail]

looking good mate! whats the plans? weekend warrior? tough tourer?

[garett]

hoping to do both so it is a compromise, going with progressive rate springs and heavy duty shocks hoping it gives a good enough ride and at 50mm higher a little better clearance. got some dynamat to put around to quieten that td42 a bit .. lol, maybe a blower later but not in a rush $$ are in short supply. my daily drive is 26 years old and needs a new gearbox...

[jay see]

current front and rear guard heights.
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new springs and shocks going in on sat.

Wish I had taken a photo like that. I wrote the measurements down somewhere before I did my lift, fark if I know where it is now.

[garett]

Wish I had taken a photo like that. I wrote the measurements down somewhere before I did my lift, fark if I know where it is now.

i posted it here so i didn't loose it lol

[garett]

after new springs (not yet settled in)
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[garett]

installing dynamat extreme. done the two front doors and drivers foot well, will get photos of the rear when i get a round toit

[garett]

think i found why my intermittent wipers dont work ..... #@#^%# rats ate the wiring out of the amplifier .... now to rewire it....

[garett]

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yep rats ...

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fixed and the wipers now have all speeds :Yahoo!:

[garett]

just went through some photos and found this one
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how it looked just after the paint

[garett]

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my seat box half built thinking of covering it with material but it will have cig lighter sockets and usb charge points

[Majestic]

Looking great Garett. :smiley_thumbs_up:

[garett]

starting work on my rear bar. got some steel and measuring it out exactly. it may be a little heavy but i'm using what i have/get cheaply

[Majestic]

I look forward to seeing the design you do for the rear bar. I want to down the track make a custom rear bar as well. :)

[garett]

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test fit of brackets

[garett]

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rear bar progressing

[threedogs]

just noticed those recovery point fit through the rhs , very good idea

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/REAR-BAR-SWING-AWAY-SPARE-WHEEL-BRACKET-LOCK-39-X-250MM-ROUND-STUB-AXLE-4WD-/171718936896?hash=item27fb3f0940

[garett]

just noticed those recovery point fit through the rhs , very good idea

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/REAR-BAR-SWING-AWAY-SPARE-WHEEL-BRACKET-LOCK-39-X-250MM-ROUND-STUB-AXLE-4WD-/171718936896?hash=item27fb3f0940

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what i've got

[garett]

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some more progress but not finished

[garett]

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[Majestic]

Progressing well mate. Keep it up. :D

[garett]

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not much more to go now

[garett]

a lock or two and some paint for the rear bar and 6 bushes to change then i can get it registered .. yay hope to have it on the road by next fri

[Majestic]

Looking great, can't wait to see it painted.

[garett]

its got a couple coats on it so far... no photos as my phone is die...ing when its finished i'll bring it home and take some photos. hope i can have it rego'ed and home by the end of the week.

[garett]

I have rego ! i have rego :Yahoo!:

[garett]

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its done .... well close enough

[Majestic]

Interesting design, certainly makes it unique. :)

[garett]

cubby box is wired up, but it needs some design changes which will come later, changed 6 front end bushes. stealing remote central locking from my old car, sorted the headlights added some girly spot lights.

who knew patrols drifted so well in the wet..... 3rd gear round abouts, wooo fun, guy behind needed new underwear... need to save up for tyres i guess.

[threedogs]

I had 5 cars run up the butt of my other 4x4 with a rear bar similar to yours.
I drove home every time and not even a scratch. looking good my friend,
looking good. Must be happy to have it rego'ed ?

[ashmccormick]

Great looking rig mate! Must be satisfying to see your hard work paying off!

[garett]

ok so been driving it around and it suffers from scps....(squeaky clutch pedal syndrome) driving me nuts. everytime i press the clutch squeeeeeeek. thats like 4 times before i get to 30k/hr as it squeeks in and out arrrg. so pedal is out looking for where this is coming from

[garett]

pulled it apart thinking just grease some bushes ...... yeah right there was no bushes and it had worn nearly 5 mm into the housing... time to weld in some washers. made some bushes from some plastic put it all back with some grease and done, no more squeak for awhile. when i figure out how to post photos from my phone i'll put some up.
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[garett]

blew the a/c pressure switch .... no a/c till i can source a replacement. not fun when its 35+ .... nearly made the temp gauge get to 1/4.... nearly

[garett]

changed the thermostat the old one was seized open... the long bolt was rusty but it came out in one piece. the needle got off the cold line and it seems to drive a little nicer with less smoke.

[garett]

central locking kit is halfway in and hands free has just arrived.. more work
and yes my GQ will have everything when i'm done... reverse cam dash cam

[garett]

central lock finished dash cam reverse cam installed, swivel hub rebuild done both sides. no pics hands were too dirty to pick up the camera.

[garett]

nice newish seat for me 63711

[garett]

63712 found these too not yet on but thats later.

[garett]

hmm leaking clutch slave.... looks like i need a new one. a job to squeeze in tomorrow

[garett]

ok so don't know why so many people have problems bleeding the clutch ... piece of cake. after the aust day trip washed out headlight all nice and clean again. washed out the foot well and under the car( i love vinyl )
hoping to fit my new 2nd hand headers tomorrow night. then onto new spring mats, coolant overflow. and seal up washer bottle again, and a new rear wiper blade.

[garett]

ok so 1 stud and 2 bolts later. the extractors are on. man that was some effort. package arrived while i was working on it so gotta get that from post office

[NissanGQ4.2]

ok so don't know why so many people have problems bleeding the clutch ... piece of cake.

Spose it wouldn't be a problem if we were all mechanics *L*

[rusty_nail]

ok so 1 stud and 2 bolts later. the extractors are on. man that was some effort. package arrived while i was working on it so gotta get that from post office

nice work mate hows it feel now?

[garett]

so far seems less lumpy in low revs haven't had a chance to get it on a highway yet . a photo will happen just gotta take one been busy you know getting it on

[garett]

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new parts :)
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[rusty_nail]

64604
new parts :)
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very nice mate.

[garett]

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changing spring mats

[garett]

ordered some tyres.. should be on by thursday

[garett]

new tyres are on
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[NissanGQ4.2]

Now you just need a front bar 2 set if off.

Might know of a ARB high mount bar coming up for sale if your interested

[garett]

Now you just need a front bar 2 set if off.

Might know of a ARB high mount bar coming up for sale if your interested

oh i'm interested let me know how much etc when and if it does please.

[garett]

looking into why my diff is wet... pumpkin had drops on the bottom of it but the whole diff is wet and the panhard rod is wet.... not black enough for engine oil but feels a bit thin to be diff oil. and clean straw colour... bungs are tight.

[taslucas]

Give the diff and surrounding areas a really good clean with degreaser. Hopefully then you will be able to see where the oil is coming from. A little bit of oil can go a long way

>>>tappin from tassie

[threedogs]

looking into why my diff is wet... pumpkin had drops on the bottom of it but the whole diff is wet and the panhard rod is wet.... not black enough for engine oil but feels a bit thin to be diff oil. and clean straw colour... bungs are tight.

Front or rear diff ??
If its the front check the steering damper hasn't sprung a leak
it will coat everything.

[garett]

front diff

will have to check that damper (its not even 1 year old.)

have sorta washed it down but will degrease it when i get a chance.. gotta fix the wifes car first.

[threedogs]

I looked under the front of mine last month and the front diff was wet as,
Ive brought a new damper but havent fitted it yet.


have you recently done an oil filter change??
the splash plate hose empties right onto the diff left front
not sure with your motor though

[garett]

no the oil change was done a while ago and only started leaking a week ago max probably on the weekend it started. was playing around newnes

[dannormal]

Gotta love the nissan Whoops, sorry, FORD Maverick.

[garett]

ok so now looking at how to separate the luggage compartment from the cabin section.

needs to be solid to block air but not sight. so clear plastic screen
needs to be easily removed and stored.
thinking using the back seats and extend them up to keep the aircon near the people.

any ideas ?

[garett]

well i found the leak. turns out its the diesel injector pump... looks to be a cover plate so not so bad but not happy jan.
on a happier note the valve clearances after 23 years or so are still .35mm

[threedogs]

If you have a cargo barrier you could screw some clear flexible perspex to it.
Like they use on doorways in coolrooms or snack shops

[garett]

65469
Drop down shelf knocked up

[garett]

made a temp division will see how it works or dosn't. some clear pvc sheet and a couple sticks i had layin around

[garett]

my cargo area separator works. nearly froze on the way home from work. will make something a bit better when i get the chance. but it defiantly helps the old a/c in the old girl.

[garett]

ok so went for a trip, visited my brother, went for a play and he tried to get me stuck...
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some more carnage from that trip.
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[garett]

after squinting into the sun the bonnet is coming off mon. will be removing the shine and see how that goes. it may end up matt black. or matt black foot plate on it.

[garett]

has anyone got pic's / measurements of the box between the front seats (GQ) thinking about changing out the bench seat. also tempted to fit a small fridge in there..... gathering ideas atm.
thanks

[garett]

ok so the rear shoes have failed. again.... now i have no auto adjuster as the drum ate it.... looking into a disc conversion cos i'm sick of drums. can't get good shoes anymore.

sooo if anyone is in sydney area and has a disc rear diff housing with brakes on it they want to sell let me know will be looking for a week or so. centre isn't important mine is still good.

any advice will also be appreciated

[garett]

went for a drive the other day
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and then
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[garett]

so....
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nah that was planned :P

[garett]

upgrade to disc's
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[garett]

some more photo's from the conversion
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only one cross threaded brake hose (thanks wreckers) and one bent bleed nipple ( probably in transit) ford falcon to the rescue

[garett]

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new comfy seats

[garett]

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mk2 box part way finished still got to cover and line and add a couple more things

[Makka]

Mad Build love it if i had of read this earlier i would of said come get the diff i have here........

how much for a rear bar like your but with jerry can holder ?? :D

[garett]

Mad Build love it if i had of read this earlier i would of said come get the diff i have here........

how much for a rear bar like your but with jerry can holder ?? :D

well the one i made cost me about 600 ish in parts plus paint and took about 3 weeks to put together. could have cost a bit more for bolts and ali foot plate didn't keep the receipts. can measure it up if you want to make one i would change one or two things if i was to do it again.

[Makka]

yeah would need to get a welder ...........hmmmmmmmm the possibilitys

[garett]

i used a cig 120 stick welder, a cheapy so use two sticks then wait 15 min.

[Makka]

i would get a mig ........

[rusty_nail]

Very nice stuff mate, the cars coming along nicely

Sent from my bar of soap with a piece of string

[Rossco]

67213
new comfy seats
What seats are those? ,they look nice. . .

[garett]

FG falcon not the xr6 but the bog standard 4L lpg ex taxi ones.

[garett]

ok so the box got some coverings today... lets see how it goes and photos might come later its too dark atm

[threedogs]

upgrade to disc's
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Has to be your best mod to the Mav so far imo lol

[garett]

has anyone tried these?
https://www.sherpa4x4.com.au/collections/nissan-snorkels/products/sherpa-4x4-nissan-patrol-gq-snorkel

[garett]

went for a drive awhile ago but just loading the photos.
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every time i go out with my brother he fixes hie landrover...
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[garett]

and i'm now the proud owner a a new set of body mounts. just need to replace em and weld some stuff then we have one more thing off the list.

[garett]

ok so the body mounts have made it into the car today, so much less noise. will post a photo of the busted mounts later.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Where did you get the body mounts from garett? Cost??? Standard height????

[garett]

patrolapart bit over 400 including freight, standard height, nissan bushes

[garett]

getting ready for new mounts
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comparing new and ole and one busted mount

[garett]

towed a taxi. boss was surprised how well it pulls. yep the 26 year old car goes and saves the 5 year old car.

[garett]

so now the wife is complaining that its too hard to get into. yay time for rock sliders, no wait i mean side steps. any way you slice it they will do both jobs.
my rough sketch ...
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[garett]

well welded up one of the steps today.. still gotta shape the pipe for the other side then source steel for the brackets...

[garett]

i found a rattle yay. turns out the drivers side bonnet hinge is completely cactus. and the passenger side isn't far behind.
only rattled at idle stopped at a set of lights. not all the time. had the window open and put my hand on the bonnet and it stopped.

[OAK PATROL 88]

What an awesome thread mate, keep up the good work,
the constant repairing and not letting things worsen is inspiring.
I just purchased a GQ St Coil Cab Ute.
and i plan on a ground up.

[garett]

got one side step fitted, just needs braces and paint, the other i will finish fitting monday,

[rusty_nail]

Nice work mate can't wait to see pics

Sent from my E6782 using Tapatalk

[garett]

hoping to have them on the car in 2 weeks .... shall be photos then.

[garett]

funds have been approved for a snorkel. and a couple other small bits.

[garett]

got the steps painted today... soon i will do photos but no light when i finished painting

[garett]

ok some photos
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[rusty_nail]

the rails look great mate! and finally a snorkel!

[garett]

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one side on

[garett]

got the snorkel on today. photos later still got another side step to put on .....

[garett]

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got the photo loaded

[garett]

so the pass side headlight dies and 2 of the central locking actuators die. replaced it all with spares i had laying around. gotta get a decent H4 globe or 2 as i'm running out of 2nd hand globes...

[NissanGQ4.2]

Don't have some spare mud flaps with half decent brackets and a passenger side rear bar indicator brake light by any chance garett ?

And whats with the black bonnet?

[garett]

i know a guy that had mudflaps next time i see him i'll ask if hes got em still. but i think they will say ford. :P they would be brand new though. mine never had lights in the bar. just the ones beside the doors. still got the original bar...

oh the matt black bonnet reduces the glare. works quite well looks a bit silly but it functional.

[garett]

got around to rewiring the headlights. used wire far to big for the globes cos i had it available. makes a decent difference even with only one light being done.

[threedogs]

do your headlights have relays to go with the upgraded wiring.???

[garett]

do your headlights have relays to go with the upgraded wiring.???

yep did 4 relays and some over the top wiring voltage drop is pointless measurement now.

[garett]

ok so now when its cold out she feels like its running on 3 cylinders on start up for a few seconds. what brand glow plugs would you recommend. i'll be removing the originals so its gunna need a good soaking.

and while i'm at it in a little while i'm gunna have to do the clutch....

[garett]

fixed up one of the mud flaps, the metal section rusted away, made up a steel bracket works like a bought one

[NissanGQ4.2]

fixed up one of the mud flaps, the metal section rusted away, made up a steel bracket works like a bought one

I'll take a set? how much?

[garett]

I'll take a set? how much?

for you drop em off and i'll make some up when i get some time. this might take a month or so

[rusty_nail]

for you drop em off and i'll make some up when i get some time. this might take a month or so
What a good bloke. In all seriousness though mate you could sell them on here. People would pay what they're work plus your time happily I think for factory mud guard mounts

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[rusty_nail]

ok so now when its cold out she feels like its running on 3 cylinders on start up for a few seconds. what brand glow plugs would you recommend. i'll be removing the originals so its gunna need a good soaking.

and while i'm at it in a little while i'm gunna have to do the clutch.... AB thoughts?

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[MB]

Proxy reply mate; apologies, bathing kiddo's ready for bed!

[garett]

fixed up and amp and wired up some stuff for a guy and came away with an amp. now to find a speaker to hook up to it and all the wiring. and i need to figure out where to put it all.

[garett]

fixed up a coolant seep and a hose that split. found a sub. ordered a uhf

[garett]

got the uhf... from perth arrived lunch time,

[garett]

uhf is fitted.
the wife just complained the front doors make too much noise and a too hard to move. anyone say new door hinges :P

[garett]

swapped the old 100 w hella's for a aurora style 20" light bar.
trying out a thing similar to g70. but a ceramic not ptfe.

[zed28t]

nice work!

[garett]

yep thrust bearing 72526
72527 yep a nissan clutch in my ford. over 500 000km on that one.
72528 box and transfer out.
72529 new bits ready for the box.

[garett]

been a little while since i've done much on the mav, knocked up a box for the sub and a couple speakers with an amp to go under the back seat. just need a couple bits and i can fit it in.

[garett]

got the box wired up well nearly. but i do have doof doof. will be running 6 speakers and a sub. might even drown out that annoying noise in the back seat...

[NissanGQ4.2]

got the box wired up well nearly. but i do have doof doof. will be running 6 speakers and a sub. might even drown out that annoying noise in the back seat...

So instead of rocking the kid 2 sleep your going 2 doof doof it 2 sleep

[garett]

found the bash plate under the fuel tank was loose. that bolt came out got cleaned up and locktited then tightened till it held everything from moving. this required one foot on the rear bar using a short breaker bar....

[garett]

got around to replacing the bailey channel. in the drivers door. just need to trim the door card to fit speaker surround. and i should be done pulling it apart till i do hinges

[MB TD42]

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its done .... well close enough

luv the bar work...simple n strong...mite look into doing something like it one of these days :thumbup:

[garett]

luv the bar work...simple n strong...mite look into doing something like it one of these days :thumbup:

strong might be an understatement... i rolled into a tree.. broke the tree.

[drgtr]

Great thread on your car mate.

[garett]

i've been busy with the grinder. what could i possibly be up to...
not finished yet.

[Rossco]

Hmmm. . . ?

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[MB]

Haybloke Reese?
TB42 does need some kind TD42 trailer Sydneysider assistance.
You up for it before Snowy, fuel sorted!!


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[garett]

well what i was up to is on hold. what i finished today was a tablet holder that goes on the sissy bar. will see how version 1 goes. it looks ruff but want to see if it works b4 i send more time making it look better.

[mudski]

well what i was up to is on hold. what i finished today was a tablet holder that goes on the sissy bar. will see how version 1 goes. it looks ruff but want to see if it works b4 i send more time making it look better.

:useless:..........

[garett]

:useless:..........

ok
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[garett]

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couple pics just cause

[garett]

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look it got put on

[PeeBee]

You must be special as I have been asking for stickers for my rea door for 2 years and they have not presented @AB

[rusty_nail]

You must be special as I have been asking for stickers for my rea door for 2 years and they have not presented @AB

ill arrange some for you phil

[PeeBee]

ill arrange some for you phil

Thanks Nic, just one for the small rear window would be fine it it exists. AB reckons he has some but they never appear. No hurry, happy to pay for it. If the stickers are only avail like garetts, themn one for each side window would be great.

[Rossco]

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look it got put onThought it had a row of spoties on the roof but is just the bushes [emoji6] . . .

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[garett]

Thought it had a row of spoties on the roof but is just the bushes [emoji6] . . .

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shh not so loud the wife might hear :P

[garett]

Last two weeks I've done over 4500 km. And I'm still alive but slightly more deaf.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Whats the big sign in the front yard? You sellin up and moving 2 VIC?

[garett]

We are moving. Only got my phone for internet. Not Vic more like England.

[NissanGQ4.2]

We are moving. Only got my phone for internet. Not Vic more like England.

???? seriously

[AB]

Don't be a stranger too Garrett and be sure to come home each year near the end of July for Licola snow trip!


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[rusty_nail]

Don't be a stranger too Garrett and be sure to come home each year near the end of July for Licola snow trip!


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is fracster still around? he was uk based wasnt he?

[Clunk]

is fracster still around? he was uk based wasnt he?He certainly was

[garett]

Yeah. ...

[garett]

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oooh that took 10 mins to upload... slow internet.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Its been 30mins and still only half way through loading... I only have ADSL1 but will blame NBN for the slow download

[garett]

Well the old girl is packed up and awaiting my return. I'm looking for a pos to drive over here for a bit. Gunna be a change from the 4.2. Driving a 1point something L.

[garett]

Well it looks like I've found a pos the wife will drive. Looks like I will be temporarily on the dark side. But it's a 2 point something turbo diesel.

[garett]

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my new toy while i'm stuck over here .

[mudski]

81177
my new toy while i'm stuck over here .

With any luck that will be us soon at Licola!

[garett]

well as i'm stuck inside ... missing my patrol.... don't see many of them here.

[PeeBee]

Good to hear from you Garett, we are into 6 weeks of additional lockdown in Melb, so I feel for you. When are you supposed to be heading back here, Aussie flights are supposedly up to 12 months off restarting to the rest of the universe - might be sooner, who knows!

[garett]

no idea... i've been fur-lowed so i dont even get to work ... bored out of my nutter. replaced the bushes in my rc car with bearings, played with the coil pretension and shock height. did the water pump and timing belt thermostat housing in the wifes focus ...

[NissanGQ4.2]

well as i'm stuck inside ... missing my patrol.... don't see many of them here.

I would of looked after it for you free of charge and sent you daily pics *L*

[garett]

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the beginning of trophy truck

[garett]

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a few pics of build

[garett]

well I am back in the country, gotta organise a few things and go get the ford patrol. since I parked it the clutch has stopped clutching, as much info as I have been given so when I get there it will be fun, don't think near 3000 km with out a clutch would be ideal. yes after sitting for over 3 years I am gunna drive it, far, as it has no rego and will get rego in a different state, so a permit is in order. I have the use of a perentie (Land Rover fans will know these). I thought my na td42 was slow ... oh boy, it does beat walking not by much, but it does.

[garett]

well after a few phone calls it sounds like the clutch master has gone bye bye, just need to source one then bolt it on when I get there, sounds like the rest of it is ok, just the usual fluid change and I should be fine. the question is do I put vac assist in..

[garett]

well the time is nigh, 3 states 3000km car been sitting for near 4 years, flooding, what could possibly go wrong ...

[garett]

Clutch master turned into master and slave. Add a brake master, a seized bleed nipple, and a blown brake hose. But it turned over first go. Now to find a front brake hose ...

[MB]

You’re a Great Aussie Returned Bloke Garret Old Mate [emoji106][emoji106]
Please do be careful your rear hydraulic brake proportional valve thingy on the Q hasn’t bogged up in storage whilst away [emoji120][emoji120]


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[garett]

You’re a Great Aussie Returned Bloke Garret Old Mate [emoji106][emoji106]
Please do be careful your rear hydraulic brake proportional valve thingy on the Q hasn’t bogged up in storage whilst away [emoji120][emoji120]


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Fluid came out all clean

[MB]

That is Great News Garret Mate, Trust me or NOT please when I say that the rear brake proportion valve thingy up higher above your rear axle/body is fantastic at high syphon holding air/crud etc…
When You do find that nipple and 99% of modern day service mechanics are lost too, a stagnant vehicle of its age will possibly require a stiff piece of say MIG wire to strategically clear its 90 degree bleed points if that makes nuffy MB sense?


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[garett]

That is Great News Garret Mate, Trust me or NOT please when I say that the rear brake proportion valve thingy up higher above your rear axle/body is fantastic at high syphon holding air/crud etc…
When You do find that nipple and 99% of modern day service mechanics are lost too, a stagnant vehicle of its age will possibly require a stiff piece of say MIG wire to strategically clear its 90 degree bleed points if that makes nuffy MB sense?


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Yeah sorta like the clutch bleed point under the bonnet on the passenger side. Not everyone knows about it. But before she got parked up it got it's brake fluid changed and the brake proportional valve was nice clean and free flowing. The front left bleeder seized in solid and took oil and patience to get loose. I ended up replacing all the hoses in the front end I don't wanna blow one on the highway..

[garett]

Well the old girl is packed and am starting the adventure tomorrow

[Plasnart]

Well the old girl is packed and am starting the adventure tomorrow

3000km from where to where mate? Bloody live for road trips, so envious!!

[garett]

3000km from where to where mate? Bloody live for road trips, so envious!!

Going from almost Townsville to Adelaide..no ac loaded with stuff. If U see frantic posting here I will be in need of parts.... Got 5 days to do it

[Plasnart]

Going from almost Townsville to Adelaide..no ac loaded with stuff. If U see frantic posting here I will be in need of parts.... Got 5 days to do it

All the best mate. Slow and steady wins the race.

[MB]

Windows down Garrett, TD42 NA Trojan Weapon Brother, Enjoy the 95kmph [emoji123][emoji123]
Sites/sights/smells/longevity just simply plodding along [emoji3590][emoji3590]
Drop a cog down when needed to give both ya’ll a rest until over the crest [emoji322][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Pete49]

you timed it perfectly with the fuel price hike. I wonder if first born sons are good for a tankful or 2?

[garett]

Still faster than a Hilux up a hill lol
Wish I could add a picture got a decent load including a giant canoe

[MB]

Radiator/system pressure tested before departure Garret Mate [emoji120][emoji120]


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[MB]

FWIW: (safety wise) It’s always worth carrying a full set of 13A belts & top/bottom radiator hoses & ………..heater hoses IMHO!
Them sneaky rubbery lines over your rocker cover can shut an entire Adventure down [emoji120][emoji120][emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[garett]

FWIW: (safety wise) It’s always worth carrying a full set of 13A belts & top/bottom radiator hoses & ………..heater hoses IMHO!
Them sneaky rubbery lines over your rocker cover can shut an entire Adventure down [emoji120][emoji120][emoji3590][emoji3590]


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Cooling and brakes were tested prior to departure...in a cane paddock...
I had replaced all cooling rubber bits and belts 6 years or so ago... She'll be fine lol he says 1800 km in . 4 year old diesel is not the best. Lacked some power. Now it doesn't run on when you turn it off.

[garett]

Well 3300km done.. she is starting to sweat horsepower .. and a few other niggles. Like my factory clock. Some rattles to sort but nothing too major

[MB]

Glad You’re Safe & Sound Garret Mate [emoji120][emoji106]
Faithful old dinosaurs our TD42’s, keep on trucking with some clean air/filter inspections for added power, no need to always replace, circumstantially can get away with a removable tapout roadside just for good measure [emoji123][emoji123]
Damn bugs [emoji221] on forward facing Snorkels [emoji3062]


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[garett]

I do need to make a shield for the clutch slave ... its gone walkabout, the pedal gets worse as the day went on then get better the next morning...
since removing all the weight I doubled the gap between the tyre and the wheel arch ...
ended up doing a fuel filter beside the road, but surprisingly the tyres held up..
I do think the old girl could benefit from some new shocks I've put over 100k km on these Monroes

[Cuppa]

I do need to make a shield for the clutch slave ... its gone walkabout,

It was this caused our need to be put on a tow truck half way up the Kuranda Road from Cairns. Clutch jammed, slave cylinder wouldn't release. Car was not driveable. Dropped at the mechanic's after hours. Next morning clutch worked & we drove it into the premises. Mechanic's first & only question was "Do you have a 3" exhaust"? Symptoms & answer of "Yes" had him say "It'll be the clutch slave cylinder. ........ & it was.

[garett]

It was this caused our need to be put on a tow truck half way up the Kuranda Road from Cairns. Clutch jammed, slave cylinder wouldn't release. Car was not driveable. Dropped at the mechanic's after hours. Next morning clutch worked & we drove it into the premises. Mechanic's first & only question was "Do you have a 3" exhaust"? Symptoms & answer of "Yes" had him say "It'll be the clutch slave cylinder. ........ & it was.

I got some headers bout 2.5 inch at the slave, when the pedal went I just shifted without the clutch until I got to town. although not much changing down the highway sitting on 90km/hr.
sadly its not the first time I have changed gears in cars without clutches ...

[garett]

grr see a trail of fluid running down the front left .... gotta investigate but I think I've blown a calliper .... :(
top tip don't let your old car sit for a long time ...

[Cuppa]

I got some headers bout 2.5 inch at the slave, when the pedal went I just shifted without the clutch until I got to town. although not much changing down the highway sitting on 90km/hr.
sadly its not the first time I have changed gears in cars without clutches ...

Different to mine. The slave cylinder jammed holding the clutch open. Could change gears, but no drive. RACQ chap was very puzzled but the mechanic knew straight off what the problem was.

[NissanGQ4.2]

grr see a trail of fluid running down the front left .... gotta investigate but I think I've blown a calliper .... :(
top tip don't let your old car sit for a long time ...

Now you tell me!!! *LMAO*

[rusty_nail]

grr see a trail of fluid running down the front left .... gotta investigate but I think I've blown a calliper .... :(
top tip don't let your old car sit for a long time ...Is be checking your blinker fluid also! Good to see your having fun getting back into it mate

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[mudski]

Different to mine. The slave cylinder jammed holding the clutch open. Could change gears, but no drive. RACQ chap was very puzzled but the mechanic knew straight off what the problem was.

Yep same issue with mine. I bought a heat shield for the slave cylinder but it ended up vibrating apart so I wrapped the exhaust pipe in lagging. All issues gone…


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[garett]

I had a look and yep the piston is squirting fluid when I push it back... rebuild kit looks like the go
need to get me a hone,
blinker fluid is fine mate, its the muffler bearing that's giving trouble.

[Brissieboy]

sadly its not the first time I have changed gears in cars without clutches ...

Most truckies driving crash boxes will drive all day without using the clutch, using it only when needing to come to a dead stop.

[garett]

got my finger out and pulled the calliper down and cleaned it up. put new seals in it and bolted it back up.. it'll get bled later.
looks like I have been volunteered to fix a couple trailers. brake issues and a wheel bearing.

[garett]

well now i am considering a turbo .... yeah i know rabbit hole. it will need a new/reco pump, injectors and a full exhaust,
thinking i should have an intercooler and i guess i need to sort an air filter.
it would be nice to get 4-500nm but i want it to stay reliable.

[PeeBee]

well now i am considering a turbo .... yeah i know rabbit hole. it will need a new/reco pump, injectors and a full exhaust,
thinking i should have an intercooler and i guess i need to sort an air filter.
it would be nice to get 4-500nm but i want it to stay reliable.

Talk to Rossco and AB and MudRunnerTD for some recommendations Garett.

[MudRunnerTD]

How much do you want to send??

Borg Warner turbo
UFI 250HP 12mm Pump
Big airbox and Snorkel
Front or Top mount Intercooler with 3inch in and out
3 inch exhaust.
New Clutch maybe?
Decent tune

[garett]

am running a fairly new hd clutch that would be a wait an see expense. thinking i would make up a panel filter airbox, just need to get some measurements and materials for it.
hmm snorkel .... maybe i bust out the welder ....
working on how much to spend now, pricing things and getting an idea of cost,
if you meant send ... full send lol

[garett]

well the old girl has rego again

[garett]

looks like my battery has given up... if only i could fix it like i fix everything at work .... with a hammer

[garett]

the patrol is taking a back seat for a bit while i help fix a landrover .... need to get a valve spring compressor ....

[BrazilianY60]

Don´t do that mate, you may never drive your Patrol again! Landrovers never fix!

[garett]

Don´t do that mate, you may never drive your Patrol again! Landrovers never fix!

oh my patrol is in a drivable state, just no time to do work on it,
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[garett]

quick question , would a panel air filter A1358 have enough air flow for a turbo td42 ?
and i currently have the landrover engine spread across a workbench ...

[MB]

I’ve been running a Black Mamba Airbox on my TD42 with 8psi Safari turbo for a few happy years now thanks to Guru Forum advice on here Garret Mate:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/08/36.jpg

The Airbox itself was nearly $800 but the paper A1358 filters are only circa $15 and spares pack in the back really well being slimline rectangular [emoji736][emoji736]


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[garett]

I’ve been running a Black Mamba Airbox on my TD42 with 8psi Safari turbo for a few happy years now thanks to Guru Forum advice on here Garret Mate:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/08/36.jpg

The Airbox itself was nearly $800 but the paper A1358 filters are only circa $15 and spares pack in the back really well being slimline rectangular [emoji736][emoji736]


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would it be at all possible to run a tape measure over the box , and a couple photos of the sealing surfaces ?
i would appreciate it, save me some time designing a box from scratch.

[MB]

Apologies Garrett Mate, just a bit time poor at the moment, next week if you remind me I’ll take 5 [emoji106][emoji106]
Must say though, the one I bought is beautifully engineered and constructed to seal without falter as I’ve tested deep under Tasmanian windscreen sludge. The lip/seal on this thing is extremely well CNC routed I assume to fit the A1358 above and below compressed to perfection [emoji736][emoji736]


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