i finally bought a patrol!!

[TDR]

hey guys i've just bought a patrol yesterday and came looking on the net looking for some info on them as i don't know SQUAT!!! and found this site... its information overload!!!

im from the south of adelaide so not too many decent off roading spots down here..

anyway I've got myself a SWB GQ 88 model, 4.2 petrol, automatic, 368,000 kms :eek: (apparently rebuilt at some stage but who knows)
nearly no mods!! apart from extractors and some very old 751 maxxis tires.

so looking for some info on a body lift, suspension lift.
info on maintenance as this thing has really not been looked after too well :frown: like what oil you guys would recommend now its a 23yro petrol engine thats done such high kms

cheers

[Bigrig]

G'day mate - welcome aboard and great intro! Great people, information and laughs on here mate, so feel free to join in and make the most of it. Enjoy!!

[growler2058]

Gday mate theyre a good mob on board here full of useful info and advice. What about Sellicks hill for a challenge in the new toy? HAHA

[AB]

Welcome mate and congrats on the new beast.

As you said it can be information overload so try using the search bar at the top right for any questions you have and feel free to just ask anything!

You need a good solid 20 minutes to read this link below but thanks to YNOT It's a great read and highly recommend it!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?1587-What-to-keep-my-eye-on-Preventative-Maintenance

[YNOT]

Welcome to the forum TDR.

Have a look at this thread for information on oils and maintanence; http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?1587-What-to-keep-my-eye-on-Preventative-Maintenance&highlight=preventative

Tony

Edit, AB beat me to it but same thread.

[AB]

Welcome to the forum TDR.

Have a look at this thread for information on oils and maintanence; http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?1587-What-to-keep-my-eye-on-Preventative-Maintenance&highlight=preventative

Tony

Edit, AB beat me to it but same thread.

It's just a great thread though Tony, learnt a heap off that one!!!

[wildgu6]

Welcome aboard buddy, Another from the great state, well done.
Great bunch of people here with a s*** load of knowledge, experience and adventures to share.
Plenty of good laughs along the way as well.
Surf around and join in where ever you feel comfortable.

Check out these buddy, might help
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?1587-What-to-keep-my-eye-on-Preventative-Maintenance

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?2305-Lift-kits&highlight=lift+kits

Having a forum meet up easter 2012 at loveday if interested. Your more than welcome.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?3182-Loveday-Forum-Meet-Up-2012-Whos-Coming



Hope you have a great 2011.
stay safe & Enjoy the ride.


Cheers Pete

[timbar]

G'day mate - welcome aboard join in and have fun mate plenty to do see and if u have any problems just ask and im sure u will get an answer ENJOY and WELCOME

Tim

[wildgu6]

ooops looks like both Andy and Tony got in first with the maintanance thread, doesnt pay to take to long searching... Ha Ha.
All good, doesnt matter where you get the help from, thats the good thing around here, all willing to help, and none better than YNOT (Tony).

[Ted]

Hey mate, I bought a patrol not too long ago myself and did some major maintenance on it too. If your looking for a shopping list this is what I've done along the lines of oil changes.

Engine oil change and filter you will need 8.2 liters (Nulon 15w/40, 2x 5 liters)
Manual transmission is 3.9 liter (Nulon 75w/90 3x 4liters)
front diff is 5.4 liter (Nulon 75w/90)
transfer case is 2.2 liter (Nulon 75w/90)
rear diff is 3.0 liters and according to the experts is a 85w/140 (1x 4 liters)

All of which cost me approximately $240 at supercheap auto (which includes oil filter, fuel filter and air filter)

You can find the original thread here: http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?3459-What-oils&p=59248#post59248

2 Thumbs up for Tony, massive post on that one mate! :D

[Finly Owner]

Hi and welcome to Nissans Nut House TDR

Tim

PS pics please, we love pics

[Bob]

Welcome TDR. Join in and enjoy

[Clunk]

G'day TDR, welcome aboard mate

[Maxhead]

G'Day and welcome to the forum mate

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum TDR

[Sir Roofy]

welcome aboard TDR enjoy

[TDR]

cheers guys, good to see it looks like there will be a lot of people to help me out if anything turns pear shaped!!!

cheers Ted for the info on the oils, exactly what i plan to do!

with my patrol having over 360K on it would i be better off going for a thicker oil than 15w/ 40 or would that be overkill and cause the engine to work harder than need be?

[Ted]

Don't know where you are mate but in the service manual they state that Australian Patrols can run a 20w/40 or 20w/50 in hot temperatures even. However Castrol & others state that a 10w/40 is sufficient, I decided to go inbetween as I'm in NSW (Newcastle) and going into winter now.
A thicker oil wouldnt be a bad idea for an older engine, however if your in SA or such using a thicker oil wouldn't do your engine much good when you start it cold.

Good luck giving the old girl some needed love mate

[TDR]

alright cheers for that, and with the oil filter you say x2 z115... mines got only 1 filter and its a z705? i think my engine is a tb42 - only 1 filter?

[NissanGQ4.2]

Welcome 2 the forum TDR.

Great bunch of guys and girls on here always willing 2 help out where they can.

Enjoy the forum and what it has 2 offer.

Cheers

Todd

[TDR]

I am also going to be flushing the cooling system as it has been filled with water for god knows how long.

I was going to use a radiator flush product but not sure whether i should, could i be doing more harm than good? loosening rusted over holes in the cooling system making more holes?

Im thinking i could just flush it out with water but there is quite a lot of muddy brown in there..

any thoughts?

[Burden]

Welcome. Just joined myself and getting some great feedback already. Great forum. Get into it.

[Ted]

alright cheers for that, and with the oil filter you say x2 z115... mines got only 1 filter and its a z705? i think my engine is a tb42 - only 1 filter?

nah mate 1x Oil filter Ryco Z170
1x fuel filter Ryco Z322

About your coolant system, no idea mate maybe hang around until Tony can give you an answer he'll sort you out...

[fakawi]

Hi TDR, welcome. I am also new to the patrol scene and joind recently. The only thing I know about coolants is that there are two different chemical families used and if you mix them it is worse than just water alone. If the water is brown, it does not sound like it has had coolant in it for a while, but you might need to flush it out a couple of times to make sure that it has been thoroughly cleaned. Make sure that the engine is warm enough for the thermostat to open so that you flush all the way though the system. One of the techies can give you the best advice though. Good luck.

[TDR]

just went and bought some stuff, the oil filter cost me 25 bucks!!! 5.5L of 15w-40 Castrol gtx modern eng $24 x2 wasn't sure if i should buy the "modern" engine oil but they assured me it was ok. and some oil flush to get rid of all the old crud.

[Finly Owner]

Cooling systems arevery important, yet easily overlooked. To flush out, just undo hoses at the clamps closer to the radiator.
Next undo surround off radiator. Next undo mounting bolts of radiator. Once radiator is loose, remove radiator.

Now get garden hose and turn tap on at a steady flow without a hose attachment ( no nozzles etc). To begin flushing radiator, remove radiator cap and turn radiator upside down onto clean pathway/driveway. Place hose in bottom (now at top) outlet and let water flow through.

The reason you turn upside is to let any crap fall out instead of jamming further in the tubes. If happy that you have clean water now, lay radiator down and check for foriegn material in top tank. If clear just run water through from top for quick double check clean.

No don't put in radiator yet. Take hose over to motor and place in top hose and flush motor until clean water appears. Now reinstall radiator and fill with quality coolant. ( I recommend buying from radiator shop, or , Castoral Concentrate and mix to instructions. Don't penny pinch and buy cheap ready made coolant. TROUBLE IN A BOTTLE!

Tim

[patch697]

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