My new mate Seamus.

[King_ady1]

Hey guys, thought i would start a thread for me mate Seamus ( a 2008 GU) who I recently drove down from QLD from 2trolfam.

Probably going to start off slow as I have a bit to put on and don't know exactly where to start lol. And I will probably need a hand as he is my first GU.

Though first thing I was thinking to help the Mrs with here already "questionable" reversing abilities, I was thinking a reverse camera :) keep her happy before I put the good stuff on ;) now the plan was to either mount to the roof racks, or make a work light off the spare tyre mounted attach to that, (Would love some help deciding on that one).
Also would be what kind of camera and display for it... Any1 have an idea of price of one that replaces the rear view mirror? Or a way to have it connect to a tablet and activate in reverse?? (Was just an idea that I might be able to do that at the same time :))


I will post some pics when I get some kind of progress happening.

Thx all in advance.

[threedogs]

If you have the STD head unit [radio] is it reverse camera capatible?
Most hear have swapped out the OE head unit for a bluetooth, GPS, reverse camera ready job.
Ive just fitted a rear camera and TBH I dont use it just a PITA, not to say I wont use it.
There is a heap of threads on this subject Ill try and find it for you.
I have a brand new reverse mirror one here if you want to try first.
Ill never use it plus heaps of spare cameras for you to mix and match

[2TROLLFAM]

Seamus has a basic Kenwood Bluetooth/CD head unit which I doubt is compatible for a reverse camera :(

Reverse mirror ones I've seen mixed reviews on after market ones and the one Brad put in Amelia when he built her canopy was a piece of c$#€

More light back there would be helpful and was always a one day thing - some the boys here have some terrific setups for rear light bars


ETA : do both [emoji13]

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[threedogs]

Have a read through this
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?14973-Reverse-camera-position-GU-Patrol&highlight=reverse+camera

[mudski]

I usemy reverse camera everytime i put it in reverse. Cant see how they are a pita?

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[Hodge]

Congrats on the new trol again mate ! You'll definitely have to swing by for a beer since you stroll through these lands daily!
Sorry can't help with the camera. I used to own a 2009 CRD Wagon, so I can help with some 3L pointers though...

[MudRunnerTD]

Nice buy mate. I have a reverse camera that I fitted. It has a clip over teplacement mirror and the vid screen is embedded into about half of it. Works a treat.

My daily is a new Hyundai Santafe and it has a massive screen for the reverse camera, always though the one in the GAu was great but after driving the Hyundai for a while it's pitiful by comparison. On its own though it's a bloody winner mate. Works a treat.

[katwoman]

Reverse cameras are one of those things that you cant do without, once you've had one. Put the camera up under barn door handle. Which is where mine used to be. But with the jerry holders they block it. So, mine will be going on the roof rack. I've got a pioneer double din head unit. Nice clean buy, BTW.

[King_ady1]

If you have the STD head unit [radio] is it reverse camera capatible?
Most hear have swapped out the OE head unit for a bluetooth, GPS, reverse camera ready job.
Ive just fitted a rear camera and TBH I dont use it just a PITA, not to say I wont use it.
There is a heap of threads on this subject Ill try and find it for you.
I have a brand new reverse mirror one here if you want to try first.
Ill never use it plus heaps of spare cameras for you to mix and match


Thx. Ye that would actually be really awesome. Ye I did t really want to fork out the money for a whole new head unit lol.

And I think the replacement for the rear view will keep the Mrs happy lol.

Means I might need to buy a welder to make the work light frame ;)

[King_ady1]

Nice buy mate. I have a reverse camera that I fitted. It has a clip over teplacement mirror and the vid screen is embedded into about half of it. Works a treat.

My daily is a new Hyundai Santafe and it has a massive screen for the reverse camera, always though the one in the GAu was great but after driving the Hyundai for a while it's pitiful by comparison. On its own though it's a bloody winner mate. Works a treat.

Cheers mate. Ye I feel I need to take some of the guess work out of those tight parking spots. Now that it's a bit nicer, do t want many car park war marks lol

[King_ady1]

Congrats on the new trol again mate ! You'll definitely have to swing by for a beer since you stroll through these lands daily!
Sorry can't help with the camera. I used to own a 2009 CRD Wagon, so I can help with some 3L pointers though...

Ye ill definitely be keen for a beer and some chats. Any help or pointers I can get would be awesome. Can't wait!

[threedogs]

may I suggest you buy a Scan-gauge,
if by any chance you get any errors you'll be able to clear them your self

[King_ady1]

may I suggest you buy a Scan-gauge,
if by any chance you get any errors you'll be able to clear them your self

Ill get onto that then. Any pointers on what one?

[threedogs]

I think thats the brand "Scan gauge" no idea on price I brought
my Ecu-Talk from a member here

[mudski]

I think thats the brand "Scan gauge" no idea on price I brought
my Ecu-Talk from a member here
Yeah ebay a Scan Gauge bud. the ecu talk is for the direct injection jobbies.

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ScanGauge-2-II-OBD2-Auto-OBD-Scan-Tool-Digital-Gauge-Car-Trip-Computer-/251627828771?hash=item3a962ff623:g:RRUAAOSw~bFWMo7 G

Here you go yeah my bad the ecu-talk is for the DI
and a CRD uses the scangauge.
Mine sits in front of the gauges

[King_ady1]

Yeah ebay a Scan Gauge bud. the ecu talk is for the direct injection jobbies.

Cheers. Have been looking have not found an Indication of compatible cars?? Or is this just a universal product??

I found something like this
http://www.banggood.com/WiFi-Mini-OBD2-ELM327-Car-Detector-Support-iPhone-iPad-Android-p-955421.html?currency=AUD&createTmp=1&utm_source=ebay&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=saul&utm_campaign=auto-AU

Would this be good or should I be going for something that might be more reliable as not relying on a phone and app?

[Clunk]

Cheers. Have been looking have not found an Indication of compatible cars?? Or is this just a universal product??

I found something like this
http://www.banggood.com/WiFi-Mini-OBD2-ELM327-Car-Detector-Support-iPhone-iPad-Android-p-955421.html?currency=AUD&createTmp=1&utm_source=ebay&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=saul&utm_campaign=auto-AU

Would this be good or should I be going for something that might be more reliable as not relying on a phone and app?

Not sure about the wi-fi jobbies but here's the tried and trusted jobbie......... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ScanGauge-2-II-OBD2-Auto-OBD-Scan-Tool-Digital-Gauge-Car-Trip-Computer-/251627828771?hash=item3a962ff623:g:RRUAAOSw~bFWMo7 G

[threedogs]

They are compatible with OBD2 consult port which is under your steering coloumn

[King_ady1]

I have decided to give a Bluetooth version a go. Figured for $20 not a big deal if it's not too great. Lol. Worst comes just end up buying the good old faithful.

Should be arriving on about Wednesday, so I'll have some info on how it goes then. :)

[King_ady1]

Ok, now next thing is installing gauges... I have egt, boost gauge, and a battery volt reader. The exhaust already has bugs on it. With the boost point, there is a pipe from the pressure section of the system, can any one just quickly confirm if this is a correct location for the reading to be taken on the 3l rd? Looks Legit to me... Lol

[King_ady1]

Sry realised the photo didn't load. I'll try and work it out. :)

[Hodge]

Show us a photo mate.

The easiest way is to get one of these adapters. They sit under the MAP sensor (not MAF), on the intercooler.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-Patrol-Boost-Gauge-Port-Adapter-Spacer-Kit-/331688886779?hash=item4d3a32c1fb:g:LRIAAOSwsB9WDzL X

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=62444&stc=1

[King_ady1]

This piece.

[King_ady1]

Show us a photo mate.

The easiest way is to get one of these adapters. They sit under the MAP sensor (not MAF), on the intercooler.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-Patrol-Boost-Gauge-Port-Adapter-Spacer-Kit-/331688886779?hash=item4d3a32c1fb:g:LRIAAOSwsB9WDzL X

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=62444&stc=1

Thx. This might be the alternative.

[Hodge]

This piece.

Excellent. Looks like somebody has already put a probe in. Nice spot just after the turbo as well , perfect. So where does that boost hose go? Do you have a dawes/needle setup ?

[King_ady1]

Excellent. Looks like somebody has already put a probe in. Nice spot just after the turbo as well , perfect. So where does that boost hose go? Do you have a dawes/needle setup ?

My thoughts exactly. Lol. Not too sure about the setup. I'll take some pics of there it goes when I get home. Maybe 2trolfam might know the answer to that one. As he has only been in my hands for a week.

[Hodge]

You should have no dramas with the Bluetooth unit you bought.

I used this one . and worked well with the torque app.

62448

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[2TROLLFAM]

My thoughts exactly. Lol. Not too sure about the setup. I'll take some pics of there it goes when I get home. Maybe 2trolfam might know the answer to that one. As he has only been in my hands for a week.


All that was done by ROO Systems up here in Brissy when they remapped the ECU & upgraded the intercooler for me .....

Other than installing the 2nd battery Brad hadn't touched under the bonnet [emoji16]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/11/4.jpg

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[King_ady1]

The hose runs through the t price. Then into the other 2 pieces.

[Hodge]

Yeah that middle photo shows the dawes valve. So it is boost limited. Nice.

[King_ady1]

Ash cool. That makes me happy. I was confused when everything was telling me I needed to tap a line in for boost gauge. I was looking at it like "what's wrong with that one???" Lol. All makes sense now :)

[King_ady1]

So a quick update. Started adding a few little things on the big guy. 62528
Started out here,
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Made it to here,
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Had to cut a little off the end as it had some extra length. Lol
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Managed to get it all in and looking nice.

Just left us wiring it all up. Only small hickup I found was the bung in the exhaust is different size to the sensor but. I'll drop by somewhere and see if I can get something for that tomorrow arvo. :)

[King_ady1]

Ok... New update.. got the price to make the probe fit :)62557

Other thing... As I didn't drive it to work today he sat in the driveway all day. So he Sat for about 24 hrs, came home to a bloody big puddle of coolant on the ground??????? Literally see it dripping... Looking under I can't see too much from the source, but does run a lot.. Main spots noticeable just under and behind the air con unit.... But the driveway does have quite a bit of a lean backwards.


Also while looking for the leak found a random hose to nowhere....?? Not the reason for coolant, but is it Normal???
62559

Off to search the forum for any answers!!!!

Btw, it's amazing how fast happiness can turn to fear 😨

[Hodge]

That hose will be the air con drain hose ?? I'm guessing.

Source of the leak could be anywhere mate. Did you maybe knock a hose clamp or something while tinkering under the hood last few days ??

I hope it isn't the dreaded front timing cover coolant leak super common to the 3L variety. It's a rather expensive fix.

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[King_ady1]

I haven't played with any of the hoses. But could have bumped something... Can't see or feel any leaks from any hoses or connections.... I actually just came across your thread on this particular problem.

[Hodge]

Yeah I was gonna suggest you read through that and see if any similarities.

I gave up on that long time ago and just left it as is checking coolant periodically . Mine leaked minimal amount and wasn't getting any worse.

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[mudski]

Follow that hose and i reckon it goes to the oil drain tray which is under the oil filter.

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[King_ady1]

Follow that hose and i reckon it goes to the oil drain tray which is under the oil filter.

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That's probably it... It was quite oily at the tip. It's only 2 inches long and goes to a black box under the oil filter... Lol makes sense. Just wanted to confirm it's suppose to be like that :p

[King_ady1]

Ok... So I guess I have a strange leak as well. No coolant leak at all since that day... I guess if it ain't broke, don't fix it??

Also have the gauges all finished and wired. Took my time and did it with minimum stress.
Ran all wired, probes, pressure hose under wheel to the receiver. Pulled the small panel under steering wheel off (1 screw and 4 bolts) and off she pops. Velcro and some hot glue to stick the receiver on, when off was easily able to access dimming switch(plug) and wired gauges onto it. Nice and easy :) quick piggyback fuse circuit for power and all sweet. Wire conduit for keeping it all need and pack up. Except for the one panel I didn't have to pull dash apart. All happy on that note.

Now to decide on the next little project :)

Uhf,
Winch,
Light bar,
DVD headrest,

[2TROLLFAM]

FARRRK MAN ! Give a person a heart attack (coolant leak) ...... only "leak" he's ever had that we were aware of was the small amount of oil up near the turbo hose thingy you mentioned earlier - that puddle of coolant freeked me out!!

Test those DVD's before you put them in as I said to you, they been in the cupboard for a couple of years !

Go the winch !! LOL


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[Hodge]

Well done mate sounds like it's coming along nicely . [emoji1]

As for the leak. Mine used to come and go. It varied depending on temperature and when I drive it or park it for a bit of time. I remember once it went for about 2/*months without a single drop. And then it re appeared.

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[King_ady1]

FARRRK MAN ! Give a person a heart attack (coolant leak) ...... only "leak" he's ever had that we were aware of was the small amount of oil up near the turbo hose thingy you mentioned earlier - that puddle of coolant freeked me out!!

Test those DVD's before you put them in as I said to you, they been in the cupboard for a couple of years !

Go the winch !! LOL


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Give u a heart attack.... I think I almost cried when I saw it.
Ye I'll test it when I get around to work out the wire loom.
Think winch next would be best as I have to pull bull bar off. With the uhf antenna attached to it makes for complications. (Had the same issue with my last gq lol.)
Do u know if the wire that came with the winch is big enough? I recall having a lot bigger on my last one. But I think I went a bit overkill on my battery and winch wiring.

[King_ady1]

Well done mate sounds like it's coming along nicely . [emoji1]

As for the leak. Mine used to come and go. It varied depending on temperature and when I drive it or park it for a bit of time. I remember once it went for about 2/*months without a single drop. And then it re appeared.

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Ye this will probably be the same. Only time will tell.

[2TROLLFAM]

Winch wiring - wouldn't have a clue dude / never even pulled it out the box [emoji22][emoji22] so its all "as it came" was bought from the boys at ARB here in Ipswich - Give Alister (the manager) a call if you need anything as he knows me & Seamus well (I'm his favourite pain in the ass [emoji13] they used to do a Shyte load of work for me when I was at Jeep)

ARB did the snorkel and lift ....


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[Winnie]

Do u know if the wire that came with the winch is big enough? I recall having a lot bigger on my last one. But I think I went a bit overkill on my battery and winch wiring.

It will be big enough, bigger is better obviously but they wouldn't supply it if it wasn't enough.

[King_ady1]

It will be big enough, bigger is better obviously but they wouldn't supply it if it wasn't enough.

Ye that's what I thought. I just don't like doing things twice :)

[King_ady1]

Just doing some general preventative checks and touch ups when u decided to check his tow ball mount to see for any evidence of rust.... Concluded with a high possibility when I couldn't even get it out lol. Any1 have any ideas with this one?

The one winning for me atm is find a nice big tree, snatch it up and drive away lol.(removing the ball that is)
But somethings telling me that's probably not the best approach to this task lol.

[Winnie]

The one winning for me atm is find a nice big tree, snatch it up and drive away lol.(removing the ball that is)
But somethings telling me that's probably not the best approach to this task lol.

It will be fine to do that. First off just try to pull it out, don't actually snatch it. If it's really stuck give it a bit of a tug but if that doesn't work then try something else.

[Hodge]

Mate have a look at post #6674 and my posts from there on in the happy thread about the tow tongue stuck saga I had ... Lol

From trees to Mudskis 18T press mine was not moving. Lol

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[mudski]

Just doing some general preventative checks and touch ups when u decided to check his tow ball mount to see for any evidence of rust.... Concluded with a high possibility when I couldn't even get it out lol. Any1 have any ideas with this one?

The one winning for me atm is find a nice big tree, snatch it up and drive away lol.(removing the ball that is)
But somethings telling me that's probably not the best approach to this task lol.

Personally I wouldn't be doing this. Imagine if it lets go when under full tension it would be just like a snatched towball would be. A deadly missile.

Remove the entire towbar, sit it upright with the tongue upwards and get some either hydrochloric acid, or phosphoric acid and pour it down inbetween the tongue and housing. Let it soak over night and try hitting with a sledgy or something. The acid will oxidise the rust. If you don't have those acids, you can use Coke, it also has phosphoric acid in it. Lol. And we drink this stuff. Albeit diluted...
I have both acids here if you need some. I live in Mill Park so...

[Stropp]

best thing i found is about 2 weeks of penetrene and a sledge hammer side to side every time you squirt it to get the build up of mud dirt and sand loose then it will come but as hodge said long tedious process.

[King_ady1]

Personally I wouldn't be doing this. Imagine if it lets go when under full tension it would be just like a snatched towball would be. A deadly missile.

Remove the entire towbar, sit it upright with the tongue upwards and get some either hydrochloric acid, or phosphoric acid and pour it down inbetween the tongue and housing. Let it soak over night and try hitting with a sledgy or something. The acid will oxidise the rust. If you don't have those acids, you can use Coke, it also has phosphoric acid in it. Lol. And we drink this stuff. Albeit diluted...
I have both acids here if you need some. I live in Mill Park so...

Yeah. That was y I wasn't going to do that one. Just sounded good at the time ;) I was trying to avoid removing tow bar, but I probably should to give it a full clean up as it's got a little surface rust showing. That initial laziness kicking in. But It will defiantly keep me busy for a bit lol. I'll probably pull off and try with a better angle and a sledgie and some coke to start with, Hodge's seemed to blow at that. So I'll work my way backwards from his methods ;)

[threedogs]

If you need any big hammers etc I have plenty here,
but not sure how much help I can give after wednesday,
should be ok I think

[bazzaboy]

Lashed out and spend $99 on a Thumper air compressor. At only $99 if it spits the dummy in three month, no big loss.

[King_ady1]

Haha. Just saw u Hodge. Guess yours stands out as much as mine lol.
:)

[King_ady1]

If you need any big hammers etc I have plenty here,
but not sure how much help I can give after wednesday,
should be ok I think

Thx. I'll start with mine. Then might end up visiting you, and probably some other members if they will have me :). Might pack some cold ones for the visits. :)

[King_ady1]

!!!!!Success!!!!!!!

62687
A hours work. Can of coke, can of WD40, crowbar and my trusty hammer.
Soaked it in for 20 mins with half can coke and lots of wd40,
Leverage from the top with crow bar, big swings at the bottom with hammer, every few huts a little more lube, and away she went.

Best part was I didn't have to remove from the car :)

[Hodge]

Good work mate. [emoji1]

Tapatalked from S6

[threedogs]

Good stuff does that mean I miss out on a beer now??
damn lol

[King_ady1]

Good stuff does that mean I miss out on a beer now??
damn lol

Haha. Unfortunately for this particular issue. But Im sure I can drop around for one of my many other products on the 'to do' list.

Or even just for a chat :)

[threedogs]

Ill hold you to that, and look forward to meeting you and seamus lol

[King_ady1]

Well I'll just make sure I come pick that recovery point up in person then :) come to think of it, I have a winch ready to be put it at the same time ;)

[Hodge]

And then go out and test it all up! You have Mt. dissa across the road from you, and Tallarook just up the road lucky bugger.

[threedogs]

and the house where Ned Kelly was born I think.?
I never knew there was a pub in Beverage is that correct?

[King_ady1]

and the house where Ned Kelly was born I think.?
I never knew there was a pub in Beverage is that correct?

Both correct. :) its what I get for wanting a cheap new house :D

[2TROLLFAM]

Think I'm gonna have unsubscribe this thread [emoji22] I'm sorry you've had a few issues with my boy - never even thought to remove the towball even after brad bought that pretty u bolt thingy for it ... (You wouldn't be found it in the back when you unpacked him)




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[King_ady1]

[QUOTE=2TROLLFAM;643790]Think I'm gonna have unsubscribe this thread [emoji22] I'm sorry you've had a few issues with my boy - never even thought to remove the towball even after brad bought that pretty u bolt thingy for it ... (You wouldn't be found it in the back when you unpacked him)

Don't be hard on yourself. I haven't had any real issues. Only confusing point was the random coolant day lol. This was just my build thread. There wasn't really any rust In the shaft. Mostly just some brownish gunk built up. Nothing a can of coke and a hammer can't fix ;)
I'm really happy with him, Honestly.
He is more than I was expecting in every way, (5mm from fitting into my garage lol.)

[King_ady1]

Ok so been looking at installing winch this arvo.. now there is one of the brackets I have for the solenoid pack, that I don't know where it's intended to be mounted?? I can't see any location that would really be ideal mounting position. But that's just me...?

This is the bracket supplied.
62820
And the vague instructions with it...
62821

Let me know what u think :p

[threedogs]

you can mount that anywhere cant you, Mudski has all the terminal wire etc you'll need for a neat job.
Youre probaly better off asking where ppl have fitted their solinoid pack.

[King_ady1]

So whilst I was dividing on how I'm goi g to mount my winch I thought ode drop my uhf in. It's a gme tx3540, do display on hand unit. Decided to hide the unit up behind glove box.
62970
Made up a little bracket with some padding to minimise vibration
62971
Fit it in.
62972
Hook it all up, and turn her on. :)

Then a nice little error v 1.03 error popping up???
62973

Anyone seen this before?? Can't find any references for it. . Got me stuffed. Double checked connections and plugs and all is sweet...

[King_ady1]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=321951444890&alt=web

Probably a stupid question, but.

I don't know if this link will work,
If I does what's the chances of these tanks from a gq, fitting under a GU??
Sure there can't be too much difference considering I've seen GU tanks put under a gq...
But just wondering...

[mudski]

I dont believe the gq tank will fit in a gu. The floor pan is shaped different.

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[mudski]

So whilst I was dividing on how I'm goi g to mount my winch I thought ode drop my uhf in. It's a gme tx3540, do display on hand unit. Decided to hide the unit up behind glove box.
62970
Made up a little bracket with some padding to minimise vibration
62971
Fit it in.
62972
Hook it all up, and turn her on. :)

Then a nice little error v 1.03 error popping up???
62973

Anyone seen this before?? Can't find any references for it. . Got me stuffed. Double checked connections and plugs and all is sweet...
Was the radio doing this before? I think that code has something to do with vhf frequencies.

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[King_ady1]

Was the radio doing this before? I think that code has something to do with vhf frequencies.

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Aah Sry forgot to post that we worked it out. It was a slight connector issue to the unit. All working perfectly now.

[King_ady1]

Righto. Had some time and invested in seams today.

Start with led bar on his hat, wire loom as backwards?? And was designed to just turn light on with the button.. So I re-wired the way I know, off the high beam and switched.

Put the reverse camera on the back under the handle ledge, made my own little mount, looks nice :) just need to Finnish running the wire all the way to the front roof for the screen [emoji15].

Gave a big wash, top to bottom, and under hood.

Changed air filter, relatively bad but just wanted fresh or my trip to and from qld.

Was about to change oil when I realised it's got like a 23mm sump plug on it.... Like wtf I don't have anything that big [emoji23] so looks like I'm going to need a new socket set that goes upto 30mm for christmas... Just to be safe [emoji6]

Unfortunately my phone died this morning, so I've had to resort to the old iPhone and tapatalk on it doesn't want to let me post pics so I'll have to put them up when I sit down on the computer. But they will be coming :)


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[Hodge]

Sounds like a productive day mate.

Tapatalked from S6

[2TROLLFAM]

How's my (I mean "your") boy going?


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[threedogs]

How's my (I mean "your") boy going?


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Hello stranger, as your boy he's been very quiet lately