Mego-vernighter

[rusty_nail]

G'day guys,
MEGOMONSTER and I have had a chat about doing a basic overnighter somewhere most likely to the high country either the 1/2 April.

If anyone is interested in just having an easy night Saturday night and maybe a drive of sorts Sunday morning on the exit feel free to come along.

No location set yet, heading out from somewhere like Yarra Glen or pakenham by 800-830 would be the go, accessible spots like noojee or Reefton with lots of open camping areas that are within an hour or two would be the go.

If anyone is keen to just go bush and spend a night hanging out with a bunch of people throw your hat in to this thread and we can go from there.

Cheers

Rusty

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[mudski]

Providing the Patrol's not broke or the missus has us booked in for something, I'm there!

[mudnut]

Hmmm. Opposite side of the state, but I have family that has recently moved to the Gippsland area. I will discuss it with Mrs mudsane and see what we can work out.

[Stropp]

I’ll see where I’m at, in south Oz fo4 the 18th till 24th and then headed east

[mudnut]

Bugger. Mrs mudsane's leave ends that weekend!!

[AB]

Damn it Nicco!

I’m keen for this but unfortunately Lachlan birthday is 31st and my birthday the 4th.

We are booked in for lachy birthday party camping with the family at Warburton with mb and our parents!!!

That’s shit for me unfortunately!

Have a bloody great time though.


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[jay see]

I'm good to go at this stage..

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[MEGOMONSTER]

Damn it Nicco!

I’m keen for this but unfortunately Lachlan birthday is 31st and my birthday the 4th.

We are booked in for lachy birthday party camping with the family at Warburton with mb and our parents!!!

That’s shit for me unfortunately!

Have a bloody great time though.


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We knew it’s was gonna be inconvenient for lots of people.
But it is what it is. Lol

Allo Andrew


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[MEGOMONSTER]

Providing the Patrol's not broke or the missus has us booked in for something, I'm there!

If you’re not breaking it. You’re not using it.


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[pearcey]

Would love to have another meet up with you blokes, but sadly I`ll be working, in Melbourne.
Yep, cant give up me F1 gig, to many freebies.

[BrazilianY60]

Providing the Patrol's not broke or the missus has us booked in for something, I'm there!

Book first! Block the date! :clapping:

[mudski]

If you’re not breaking it. You’re not using it.


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Correct. But when I do use it I break something. Or, I just haven't fixed it from last time. But it doesn't get a lot of use as of late.

Edit : and the Patrol is broke at the moment. Got that in the garage, got the van in the other garage getting stuff done and got the kids bloody horse float still outside up on blocks that need to be done. God! Too much shit to do.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Correct. But when I do use it I break something. Or, I just haven't fixed it from last time. But it doesn't get a lot of use as of late.

Edit : and the Patrol is broke at the moment. Got that in the garage, got the van in the other garage getting stuff done and got the kids bloody horse float still outside up on blocks that need to be done. God! Too much shit to do.

Well, there’s seven days in a week.
Chew. One off every day.
See, all done.


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[rusty_nail]

Any thoughts anyone on where to go? Jaysee, mudski and I found some nice private easy to access spots mid last year up near Buxton but if anyone else knows some good spots elsewhere I'm all ears.

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[Alitis007]

Hey guy I’m keen to tag along pending nothing pops up in the meantime. I’ll keep and eye on the post and confirm closer to the date

[jay see]

Any thoughts anyone on where to go? Jaysee, mudski and I found some nice private easy to access spots mid last year up near Buxton but if anyone else knows some good spots elsewhere I'm all ears.

Sent from my SM-G988B using TapatalkJust as long we don't end up down the same track that gave my new paint job gt stripes and then fell into a rut only to turn around and go back.. all good mate, you did give me far warning..

If going Friday night, wouldn't mind starting at married man camp ground. Easy to get to and good to start off from..


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[rusty_nail]

Just as long we don't end up down the same track that gave my new paint job gt stripes and then fell into a rut only to turn around and go back.. all good mate, you did give me far warning..

If going Friday night, wouldn't mind starting at married man camp ground. Easy to get to and good to start off from..


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if there are no other suggestions im down for that. mego if your taking saturday off wanna meet friday night?

[mudski]

Just as long we don't end up down the same track that gave my new paint job gt stripes and then fell into a rut only to turn around and go back.. all good mate, you did give me far warning..

If going Friday night, wouldn't mind starting at married man camp ground. Easy to get to and good to start off from..


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Or even that camp ground further down where old mate Steve had his second spew for the day, or was it his third? Where that notice board was.

[rusty_nail]

Or even that camp ground further down where old mate Steve had his second spew for the day, or was it his third? Where that notice board was.That was a great spot very open and on the creek.

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[mudski]

That was a great spot very open and on the creek.

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Was it Stockmans Reward?

[rusty_nail]

Was it Stockmans Reward?I think so. I'll pull out the roof top tonight and have a good look

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[jay see]

Was it where you could tie up the horses?

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[rusty_nail]

That was a great spot very open and on the creek.

Sent from my SM-G988B using TapatalkHey mate yes Stockman's reward. Great memory! The red dot fyi86642

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[MEGOMONSTER]

if there are no other suggestions im down for that. mego if your taking saturday off wanna meet friday night?

Yeah maybe. Have to see


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[MEGOMONSTER]

How are we all.
Getting ready I hope.


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[rusty_nail]

How are we all.
Getting ready I hope.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYes mate I'm keen and definitely ready. Been putting this together temporarily until I can produce a mount under the tray. Very much looking forward to it.86663

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[MEGOMONSTER]

Although a gremlin has turned up.
Either turbo seals are gone
Exhaust manifold warped and leaking
Or intercooler leaking
Or all three.
Not one mechanics
Is free enough to even look at it
Gone to 9 mechanics and are all too busy.

Not happy.
Car is still drivable but sounds not good under load.
If I drive like Miss Daisy it’s ok.
So I’m making an assumption it might be a warped exhaust manifold.
But what do I know about mechanical shit.
Answer is ZILCH.


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[growler2058]

Is it screaming Mego? My old one had snapped studs and squealed like all get out when it was cold, bvut went quiet once it heated up. $1700 repair bill :(

[rusty_nail]

Although a gremlin has turned up.
Either turbo seals are gone
Exhaust manifold warped and leaking
Or intercooler leaking
Or all three.
Not one mechanics
Is free enough to even look at it
Gone to 9 mechanics and are all too busy.

Not happy.
Car is still drivable but sounds not good under load.
If I drive like Miss Daisy it’s ok.
So I’m making an assumption it might be a warped exhaust manifold.
But what do I know about mechanical shit.
Answer is ZILCH.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWelcome to ride shotgun with me, I can't see anything else complaining about musical cars?

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[Hodge]

Although a gremlin has turned up.
Either turbo seals are gone
Exhaust manifold warped and leaking
Or intercooler leaking
Or all three.
Not one mechanics
Is free enough to even look at it
Gone to 9 mechanics and are all too busy.

Not happy.
Car is still drivable but sounds not good under load.
If I drive like Miss Daisy it’s ok.
So I’m making an assumption it might be a warped exhaust manifold.
But what do I know about mechanical shit.
Answer is ZILCH.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIt could be the EGR pipe cracked at the firewall.
Very common.

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[MEGOMONSTER]

Listening to exhaust manifold leaking it doesn’t sound like that.
So might not be there.


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[MEGOMONSTER]

It could be the EGR pipe cracked at the firewall.
Very common.

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What does it sound like
I know stupid question hard to explain. Lol


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[MEGOMONSTER]

Sort of sounds like a blow off valve.
Just a a sick one.
With a sore throat. Lol

And overboosting at low rev load

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[rusty_nail]

Sort of sounds like a blow off valve.
Just a a sick one.
With a sore throat. Lol

And overboosting at low rev load

Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkDid you try see if Alitis007 can fit you in for a look?

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[Hodge]

What does it sound like
I know stupid question hard to explain. Lol


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWhen my one cracked it sounded like a pig with a knife half way through its esopghagus.

In saying that is your EGR blocked ?
If it is then this won't be your issue as it won't have effect on power.

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[Alitis007]

Did you try see if Alitis007 can fit you in for a look?

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Pass on my details to Mego mate, I’ll see if i can squeeze him in

[MEGOMONSTER]

Did you try see if Alitis007 can fit you in for a look?

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I found one yesterday.
Take it in Friday.
We’ll see what happens


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[MEGOMONSTER]

Did you try see if Alitis007 can fit you in for a look?

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I’ll give him bell to atleast say hello


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[MEGOMONSTER]

When my one cracked it sounded like a pig with a knife half way through its esopghagus.

In saying that is your EGR blocked ?
If it is then this won't be your issue as it won't have effect on power.

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My egr is blocked.
We’ll see what’s going on.


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[MEGOMONSTER]

Pass on my details to Mego mate, I’ll see if i can squeeze him in

Thx George.
I found a mech
Drop off car Friday.


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[mudski]

Hey guys.
Sorry what’s the latest on this? I’ve been head down enough bums up trying to get the moons aligned.
Pretty sure I’m there. Looking on track so far.


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[jay see]

As far as I know it's on.
I think rusty_nail was looking at leaving Friday I'm down for that too.

What's happening with the truck MEGOMONSTER

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[rusty_nail]

Yes mate still a goer from my end was planning on heading in to that Stockman's Friday night and go from there.

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[MEGOMONSTER]

As far as I know it's on.
I think rusty_nail was looking at leaving Friday I'm down for that too.

What's happening with the truck MEGOMONSTER

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I’ll be leaving Saturday morning.
Car should be looked at today.
Didn’t get a chance to check.


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[mudski]

Edit : Nevermind.

[jay see]

Dinner prepped for tonight, let's see how it goes..http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/03/44.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/03/45.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/03/46.jpg

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[mudski]

Dinner prepped for tonight, let's see how it goes..http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/03/44.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/03/45.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/03/46.jpg

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I have one of those ovens. It will be interesting to see how it comes out.

[BrazilianY60]

Is it today? I mean, the Mego-overnighter? Keep us posted!

[MEGOMONSTER]

Is it today? I mean, the Mego-overnighter? Keep us posted!

Some are going tonight

I’ll be leaving home tomorrow morning


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[rusty_nail]

Is it today? I mean, the Mego-overnighter? Keep us posted!All packed and waiting for jaysee8668686687

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[MEGOMONSTER]

Gremlins have been tucked away and are asleep for now. LoL


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[MEGOMONSTER]

We’re coming tonight.


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[AB]

How did the trip go gents?


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[mudski]

How did the trip go gents?


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What a fucking cracker of a weekend. Sooo much fun! I’ll let Mego tell the story that you would never even dream of.
Fun was had by all, plenty of laughs that’s for sure. A much needed break that’s for sure. Our drive yesterday ended us in a quaint place called Enoch’s Point. My first thought that came to mind when entering this place was the movie Deliverance with the inbred kid on the deck with his Banjo. A place in the absolute middle of nowhere. Cool place none the less.

It was so good to see Mego again and sit around a camp fire just just talk absolute shit.

Loved it!
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[jay see]

I think we agreed that it was a much needed break from the day to day life short yes, but a great weekend.

Unloaded, cleaned, eaten and a little time with the wife..

Thanks gents for another great little trip. Well see if we can do another one later this year..http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/04/13.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/04/14.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/04/15.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/04/16.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/04/17.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/04/18.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/04/19.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/04/20.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/04/21.jpg

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[jay see]

I have one of those ovens. It will be interesting to see how it comes out.Bloody beautiful mate.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/04/22.jpg

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[rusty_nail]

Ripper weekend fellas. As always it was a pleasure spend some rest and relaxation with some great blokes. It was great to see Mick again and Hayden is welcome at my fire anytime, what a top bloke. Definitely looking forward to the next one.8669286693866948669586696866978669886699867008 670186702

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[MEGOMONSTER]

Thx everyone for the weekend.
It will be truly one I will NEVER forget.
We left Friday night about 8 o’clock.
Firstly, my boost gremlin came back half way there.
Only when revs got high enough like 3000rpm would I get some boost but would only peak at 5 psi.
Second, I must have missed big river turn off and didn’t see gps change route.
And told me to turn at a track.
This changed our night.
Got to the bottom of the gully and a giant tree across the road with multiple big branches strewn across the road.
Did a u turn to get out.
But without low down boost, I couldn’t climb an anthill.
With only 1.6km left on this track and 2.7km to camp, I did another u-turn and went back to the tree. To see if there was any way over.
No chain saw. No axe.
Spent the next hour trying to move as much as we can by hand and by winch.
But the big tree trunk would only spring back and couldn’t move the main body of the tree off the road.
This is now midnight cold and heavy drizzle.

I managed to build some tree branch bridges on both sides of the giant tree trunk.

Did a double line pull over the tree, with no boost and no help from the car.

Now we’re over the tree and it’s now 1 AM.
Now to get out of the gully.
Got to the first climb with some momentum and got about 3/4 up and that was it.
No the winching started and again no boost pressure winch was doing all the work.
Winch to the next hump.
Drive up a more and winch to the next hump.
And again and again and again and again.
Winching 8-9 times till we got all the way out and got to camp at 2:30am.

We set up swags and camp had a drink and dinner at 4am.
All that was day one.
With all the fuss that was happening
I failed to SMS Natalie (my wife) that I had made it safe and at the camp site.

Next morning we all got up, had brekkie and hit the tracks about 10am.
No body had reception at camp.
When we got to the top of our first climb, everyone’s phones started beeping with multiple missed calls and message.
Nick was first to get notifications from Natalie to call her urgently, so he did.
He jumps out of the car and comes running to me and Mark ( as I was in his car) and says Natalie is on the phone hurry up come to the phone.

From 2:30 in the morning Natalie has been calling everyone’s number that I gave her.
I had the police trying to contact everyone there.
The police were forming a search party for me and the SES were called to come and find me.
All from the Benalla police precinct which was the only one with officers taking calls.
We’ll it turns out a Heart was found for my transplant.
And the police and SES were out to find me , while Benalla police trying to organise the copper chopper or ambulance chopper to come and get me to take me to the Alfred hospital. But by 10:30 the heart was passed onto the next person, so Natalie had called off the search. She was so good with everything she had tried. But at the same time so worked up having constant panic attacks and super high anxiety which she cannot cope with.

Which has now put a very very somber mood to everyone there.
Which I had total support from all that were there, in which I was thankful.
Thank god Mudski has a motor mouth and constantly trying to have a conversation with me. Cos I wasn’t in a really good way.

We kept going through the tracks and the waterfall at Enoch point and back to camp.
6 hrs and 70km later.
Towards to end of the last hard bit of the tracks , I watched Mudski take it out of 4Low and come to the realisation that I had not been in 4 Low the entire night before.
With low range I may have got more revs earlier to achieve some boost to climb the hills.
Hindsight’s a bitch.

Hayden then cooked me a delicious dinner
With a gourmet Venison leg and loin fillets for all to try with portobello mushrooms and garlic and onions.
The venison was caught the week before.

To finish off, thank you to Nick for all he had done and our hours of conversation regarding our dud hearts.


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[BrazilianY60]

Hi Mego!
Do you know when you looking to buy a specific model/configuration used car, and you look around too much and end buying something but not "the one" you were expecting to find? And a week later or so, your are no longer searching classifieds or anything and then that perfect one you were looking for just pops-up right in front of you?

Maybe this was one of those random things of life. Maybe you have been stranded home looking for that donor letting other life events pass by. All it took was one night out for a donor to appear! So, if that makes any sense (probably not), take more nights out! Live more, enjoy family and friends more and when your are no longer thinking about this, another donor will show up when least expected.

[MudRunnerTD]

Sorry I missed it Mego, Looks like a great weekend away. I ahve a bit going on at the moment but am keen to catch up again in the near future bud.