What did you do to your Patrol today!

[Figjam]

Hahaha I can just picture it now

That is a picture you probably don't want!!

[Stropp]

If you aren't careful you can get your rse stuck half way :-/

I know what you are talking about now :eck05: oh ow.

[Clunk]

That is a picture you probably don't want!!

No probably about it Ewan lol

[agius91]

Fancy doing mine?????? Lol

I should start my own business here. Pretty sure there's some muddy 4wds around here somewhere. But I'm gonna be stuck cleaning the factory wax off under the hood for years to come.

[rafa]

Started mounting / making Air Con Bracket for James Baroud roof top tent

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[93patrol]

Got some new boots. Achilles xmt we ll see how they go40587
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[Drew]

Stuck the fridge slide in :)

[rafa]

Bit more done

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:)

[rafa]

Got a new heavy duty ladder made to go up to new camper

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:)

[rafa]

And a shelf inside for light stuff

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[Hodge]

Drove it and kept tuning dawes and needle valves throughout today. Just having a few stubbies while engine cools down so I can kick the EGR in the guts.

[Stropp]

Bit more done

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:)

did you say this is evaporative or did you go rc

[MyGU8]

Today I washed it....

[rafa]

did you say this is evaporative or did you go rc

RC mate.

Commandair Sparrow.

[rafa]

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Before turning on it was 43 inside tent.

A/c on for 10 mins and now a chilly 18 in there.

Sooooooo Happeeeee

[rafa]

Rear ladder in action

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[Stropp]

That's nice, now I wish I had a hard lid tent :(

[Clunk]

Hey rafa looks bloody great mate. I reckon you should throw those pics up in your members ride thread if you have one, if you don't then you should start one. Would be much easier to find and see them then bud :D

[rafa]

Hey rafa looks bloody great mate. I reckon you should throw those pics up in your members ride thread if you have one, if you don't then you should start one. Would be much easier to find and see them then bud :D

Yeah mate. Have one but forgot about that. Will add now. Cheers.

[PMC]

Removed the 285x75x16 tyres and re-fitted the 265x75x16 tyres. Hopefully, remove the majority of the other accessories by next week so that i have the Patrol ready for sale.

Regards,

RLI

[Patrol-Guy]

Well as much as I don't like them, I put my bonnet protector on. If it didn't have PATROL written across it I wouldn't have it that for sure, but it does look good.

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[salmon3268]

Installed the new radiator in beast

[trekster]

Removed the 285x75x16 tyres and re-fitted the 265x75x16 tyres. Hopefully, remove the majority of the other accessories by next week so that i have the Patrol ready for sale.

Regards,

RLI

Let me know when you're dropping parts around mate ;) :)

[Stropp]

Washed all the crap off it and decreased the motor.

[Clunk]

Washed all the crap off it and decreased the motor.

Put in a 3ltr wheezer did ya!!!!??? ;):D

[sooty_10]

Installed the new radiator in beast

Looks the same as mine :) you can buy rubber blank caps for that outlet which by the looks you have put a bolt in some hose?? Supercheap sell the rubber caps, I simply hose clamped the cap on even though I don't even think it needed the clamp, was pretty tight on its own.

[PMC]

Let me know when you're dropping parts around mate ;) :)

Farkkk Fuckster, errr trekster,

You have more front than Myre's. lol

Regards,

RLI

[rafa]

General tidy up and re arrange re wire stuff in Pod. Now looks much tidier!

[boosh]

Replaced a fuse for my tail lights.

I know! Exciting stuff!

Although I did have a bit of excitement a few days ago... Got over 100mm of rain and our roads turned into rivers!

[BigRAWesty]

Found inspiration..
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[Clunk]

Well I went and found myself a playmate for the old Clunker.............

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l570/clunk71/20140216_192442_zpshasftx0c.jpg (http://s1124.photobucket.com/user/clunk71/media/20140216_192442_zpshasftx0c.jpg.html)

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l570/clunk71/20140216_190200_zpsf80f4ldt.jpg (http://s1124.photobucket.com/user/clunk71/media/20140216_190200_zpsf80f4ldt.jpg.html)

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l570/clunk71/20140216_190125_zpsi567hra1.jpg (http://s1124.photobucket.com/user/clunk71/media/20140216_190125_zpsi567hra1.jpg.html)

She's a TD42 turbo, and I've got absolutley nothing to do to her..... apart from getting hold of some cup holders and a winch............ bloody beeeeeuuuuuuudiful

[Stropp]

As I said mate well done that's a nice rig.

[Clunk]

As I said mate well done that's a nice rig.

A credit to the previous owner for sure

[GqTurbo]

Started fitting front mount for the new engine :)4076740768

[Hodge]

Just took it for a good heavy duty run to see if it will stall again since it's nice crisp cool air outside at the moment. Didn't stall. Can rule out cold weather.

[megatexture]

Bought a winch clevis hook ( locking one) from tjm and a winch blanket now to use them this weekend !

[megatexture]

General tidy up and re arrange re wire stuff in Pod. Now looks much tidier!

Mate I love the aircon! And the whole set up looks awesome

[rafa]

Mate I love the aircon! And the whole set up looks awesome

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First nights sleep. Down in Katherine. Hot n humid outside chilly as in tent!

Marty

[Ian2011]

Put some beer in the back and took it home. Ahh refreshing.

[Hodge]

Re-wired a new 7 pin trailer socket in, as the old one was fully caked up with crap on the inside. But couldn't get volts at it. Will have to re-check the Y plug on each end tomorrow as ran out of light tonight.

[meh]

Replaced my second battery that has been dead for the last year. $99 on sale at autobarn!!

[Stropp]

Installed the adjustable lumbar support in the drivers seat.

[Figjam]

You can always blame it on the whoopee cushion now Stropp

[Hodge]

Installed one of AB's bags!

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[FNQGU]

Now there's an idea! Wonder if AB can make a bigger one….

[BigRAWesty]

Now there's an idea! Wonder if AB can make a bigger one….

You thinking wife size???
What who said that??

[FNQGU]

I wouldn't dare think that….

Might need extra noise suppressing dynamat and foam or whatever in the rear doors to go with it though.

[93patrol]

Found a muddy puddle. The only one in existence in the south west WA 40956

[Fry]

Yes... A puddle.. Ahhaha

[Clunk]

cleaned both patrols today................. took frigin ages

[MEGOMONSTER]

Fitted new K&N air filter and cleaned and re-oiled, ready to change out.

Very surprised how much dust and bugs were caught in it, no wonder it felt like it was choking.

[threedogs]

@ Mego no problems with the oil interfering with the MAF sensor?

[MEGOMONSTER]

@ Mego no problems with the oil interfering with the MAF sensor?

They didn't really say there was a problem with the MAF sensor when I took it for a service.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Today I had to get my second battery replaced as it was only lasting a day from being fully charged.

[mudski]

@ Mego no problems with the oil interfering with the MAF sensor?

Tbh John. If someone is having oily maf issues they would be applying to much air filter oil. In my opinion...The oil comes in a spray can and it's very easy to apply. The right amount too.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Tbh John. If someone is having oily maf issues they would be applying to much air filter oil. In my opinion...The oil comes in a spray can and it's very easy to apply. The right amount too.

My oil is in a squeeze bottle, not a spray can.

[rednut]

replaced fuel pump due to it spraying oil everywhere an done an oil change and installed new radio

[mudski]

My oil is in a squeeze bottle, not a spray can.

Get the spray Mick. So easy to apply. You can get it on the filter real even too...

[MEGOMONSTER]

Get the spray Mick. So easy to apply. You can get it on the filter real even too...

I went to my local Supercrap Auto and that's all they had. I was hoping they had the aerosol

[BigRAWesty]

I went to my local Supercrap Auto and that's all they had. I was hoping they had the aerosol

EBay.. Doesn't have to be k&n brand, just search filter oil

[my third 256]

Get the spray Mick. So easy to apply. You can get it on the filter real even too...
so whats the spray called and where can we get it from please

[threedogs]

@ mudski a while back there was a thread about oiled air filters and MAF sensors, might have even been from Chaz.
but it was a while ago

[rkinsey]

I just bought a parts car for $1500.00 ('97 GQ wagon) with a working motor. Woo Hoo! Finally after more than 12 months searching...

Now I get to learn a new trade....Diesel Mechanic.

Stay tuned. I will be parting out most of it to try and recover some of the cost. I will post a list of parts in the next week or so once I have them all out and cleaned up.

One step closer to getting my truck back on the road!

Cheers,

Rob

[Stropp]

I just bought a parts car for $1500.00 ('97 GQ wagon) with a working motor. Woo Hoo! Finally after more than 12 months searching...

Now I get to learn a new trade....Diesel Mechanic.

Stay tuned. I will be parting out most of it to try and recover some of the cost. I will post a list of parts in the next week or so once I have them all out and cleaned up.

One step closer to getting my truck back on the road!

Cheers,

Rob

sounds good Rob good luck with it all.

[rkinsey]

Cheers Stropp.

Looking forward to the challenge actually. I have never attempted replacing a motor myself. Although with all of the info on this forum and out there in internet land I should be able to work out most of the details. If I get stuck I can always ask a question here.

The Idea is to drop in this working motor and get the truck back on the road. Then I can take my time and tear down my original motor and tick a box on my bucket list, that is to rebuild a motor myself (and hopefully make it work) once the motor, fuel pump and turbo have been rebuilt, I will drop it back into the Patrol. I might rebuild the older one for practice and sell it off. I wont get my money back on it all but I should get a fair bit.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Filled her right up 163 litres.
Was really empty.
Lucky I had a 14cent off voucher.

[Winnie]

Filled her right up 163 litres.
Was really empty.
Lucky I had a 14cent off voucher.

I thought they were only allowed to do 4c off now?

[MEGOMONSTER]

I thought they were only allowed to do 4c off now?

No idea how the missus got it.

[Patrol-Guy]

Isn't that rediculous.....they stopped us getting big fuel discounts but what about holiday accommodation prices doubling in price over public holiday periods. I guess that's ok to rip us off as long as we don't let the discount thing get out of hand...

[Winnie]

Isn't that rediculous.....they stopped us getting big fuel discounts but what about holiday accommodation prices doubling in price over public holiday periods. I guess that's ok to rip us off as long as we don't let the discount thing get out of hand...

The discount thing is to help the private servos to compete with the mechas like woollies and coles


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[sooty_10]

I thought they were only allowed to do 4c off now?

There apparently not, I heard the ACCC is taking legal action against them now for not following the 4c limit.

[Patrol-Guy]

The discount thing is to help the private servos to compete with the mechas like woollies and coles


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Private servos like BP and Mobil or really private servos like the ones you rarely see or hear of? They should get their own discount program going and not drag hard earns dollars from my wallet to pay their way. If you can't handle the heat get out of the kitchen......

[Winnie]

Private servos like BP and Mobil or really private servos like the ones you rarely see or hear of? They should get their own discount program going and not drag hard earns dollars from my wallet to pay their way. If you can't handle the heat get out of the kitchen......

Get their own discount program how? Coles are able too offer the discounts because they have already made their money on your groceries, so they can sacrifice a little margin on their fuel to compensate.


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[Stropp]

the problem with that is the independent makes about 5cents per litre on sales the big guys screw the fuel companies and also are trying to force the small guys out and when they go you know which way the price will go and it wont be down.

similar to me, i sell aircons and harveys etc are so big they sell them for the same price i buy them for as they get a volume rebate 30% so thats where they make their money.

[BigRAWesty]

Get their own discount program how? Coles are able too offer the discounts because they have already made their money on your groceries, so they can sacrifice a little margin on their fuel to compensate.


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Plenty of small local shops in any town to jump onboard and help each other out.

[Winnie]

But they are not all owned by the same company so the profit share does not work. Coles/Woolies make their profit on the groceries and then again on the fuel.

[BigRAWesty]

No of course not. But your all helping out the small guys.
Independent Fuel depot gets increased customers due to discounts, local shops, hell it can be a clothing store, get increased customer flow to get Fuel savings..

In turn more money in the shop owners pockets to put into the other shops..
Its a big circle, and unfortunately the big companies have it cornered..

[critta11]

Big chain supermarkets only use the fuel discounts to get you buying at there supermarket, they don't care about the fuel money, the big money is in the groceries!!! you buy there so you get $$ off your fuel. Therefor not going to the small independent servos who rely on fuel as a main income.

[my third 256]

Get the spray Mick. So easy to apply. You can get it on the filter real even too...

hope you didnt get this one seems a bit expensive
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Castrol-Foam-Air-Filter-Oil-400ml-Car-Maintenance-Maintenance-Penetrating-CLEANI-/330813206030?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleani ng&hash=item4d0600ee0e

[Yendor]

I mounted and wired a condenser fan on my GU8.

The relay was already there and half the wiring as well.

[threedogs]

my 15mm coil spacers arrived , now to find a hoist
front only ATM

[meh]

got an ecutalk :-)

[BigRAWesty]

Big chain supermarkets only use the fuel discounts to get you buying at there supermarket, they don't care about the fuel money, the big money is in the groceries!!! you buy there so you get $$ off your fuel. Therefor not going to the small independent servos who rely on fuel as a main income.

Yea totally agree. But if yout can offer people the same discount in a local shop then majority will assist the small guys..

[Shaun 4x4]

Sold it. Well traded it for a new navara.

[93patrol]

Sold it. Well traded it for a new navara.

Hope it was an stx 550 that you traded it for

[Shaun 4x4]

Hope it was an stx 550 that you traded it for

Yep it sure is.

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

Did a little painting, 2 days of non stop prep to get into primer.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/03/3.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/03/4.jpg

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

Shiny and black,

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/03/6.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/03/7.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/03/8.jpg

[Stropp]

had the front drive checked to try and find the banging noise, had the wheels off checked the manual locking hubs all ok took the uni joints out nothing wrong, dropped the diff nothing wrong, the only thing was a worn wheel bearing so its back together and tested, no noise so will have to give her a workout to see that its ok.

[Ian2011]

Fitted external battery 175 amp Anderson plug and modified jumper leads to suit, no more lifting the bonnet to jump start tojos and pajs for me, Geez I'm lazy.

[rafa]

New Radiator Fan, Belts, front wheel bearings. Oil n filters, linkage arm things. Steering damper. Should drive good now!

[epac252]

I took some folks from our resort in Cana Fistula, Costa Rica to the airport in Liberia. Some very rough roads until you hit the city, but the passengers were amazed at how comfortable the ride was and how the vehicle handled the mountain "roads".

[sooty_10]

had the front drive checked to try and find the banging noise, had the wheels off checked the manual locking hubs all ok took the uni joints out nothing wrong, dropped the diff nothing wrong, the only thing was a worn wheel bearing so its back together and tested, no noise so will have to give her a workout to see that its ok.

Stropp if the noise comes back double check the isolation rubber on top of the springs. When this wears to thin or isn't positioned properly etc it can cause a knocking noise in the front end.

[Stropp]

Stropp if the noise comes back double check the isolation rubber on top of the springs. When this wears to thin or isn't positioned properly etc it can cause a knocking noise in the front end.

thanks mate but this is a loud bang like something jumping a cog, i have a manual locker and thought it was to do with that but it all looks good.

[93patrol]

Replaced my alternator.

Should this have abend in it?41600

[threedogs]

Replaced my alternator.

Should this have abend in it?41600
Probable not, hit anything hard lately.

@ Stropp I have 15mm coil spacers to fit to the top of my front coils, its not a clunk but annoying none the less.
Will try and do tomorrow. back allowing

[93patrol]

Yeah I hit a log pretty hard trying to get out of a big hole and now my steering wheel is pointing towards 11 o'clock

[threedogs]

belt it back straight or if you know someone with a hydraulic press would be ideal.
wouldn't/shouldn't cost bugger all to straighten, fresh coat of paint and away you go

[DX grunt]

Put a 'his' and 'hers' external mobile phone aerials and a CB aerial on the top of the pod. These new 3 additions compliment my Codan NGT AR HF black whip aerial on the front of the bull bar. Tried for a pic, but the wife doesn't know where her camera is. Sorrrryyyy.

[Clunk]

Put a 'his' and 'hers' external mobile phone aerials and a CB aerial on the top of the pod. These new 3 additions compliment my Codan NGT AR HF black whip aerial on the front of the bull bar. Tried for a pic, but the wife doesn't know where her camera is. Sorrrryyyy.

So use the phones camera

[79raven]

Had a busy one. Ran rubber seals on my CB aerial, found the front passenger wheel bearing was loose and niped it up for the first time. I had done the mq's, so I kinda knew what I was doing. Wheel bearing look new, so must have not been adjusted after the job was done like they all need. Test drive tomorrow, ran out of light.
Also removed 3 accessory wires from the + terminal on the battery and relocated them to a 4 way gold plated terminal tucked neatly in the middle of the looms behind the battery. I replaced them with a single 8 gauge wire, then replaced to 8 gauge going to the dual amps with 0 gauge. That should supply the 2 ch splitter's dual 8 gauge wires with enough for a dual 20a draw from the boot.. Just a neaten up and Im glad its done, friggin wouldnt stop raining long enough for ages to get those jobs done.

[rafa]

At Kalkarindji NT for the week. Saving $275 a night in a donga. Won't take long to pay back tent.

Pretty flash here. I have an ensuite. :)

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[mudski]

Filled mine with 12 bags of concrete and now I have concrete dust everywhere. I'll hose it out one day...

[Hodge]

Installed a new Diesel Smart IC today, and fitted up a provent catch can, cleaned MAF and tidied up boost control hoses a bit.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Installed a new Diesel Smart IC today, and fitted up a provent catch can, cleaned MAF and tidied up boost control hoses a bit.

Nice, any pics before after intercooler
Price on coolers.
Is that the same as what 3d got aswell. Sorry can't remember.

[Hodge]

Nice, any pics before after intercooler
Price on coolers.
Is that the same as what 3d got aswell. Sorry can't remember.

Sorry mego just saw your post. .. I got a thread going on it.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?t=26824

[MEGOMONSTER]

Sorry mego just saw your post. .. I got a thread going on it.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?t=26824

Yeah mate thanx, already been on it. Cheers.

[Woof]

4" lift & 35s off, 2" lift & 33s on

[Stropp]

4" lift & 35s off, 2" lift & 33s on

Well come on where's the pics of the low rider :)

[threedogs]

plan is to fit 15mm coil spacers to the front coils
in time for the Cruiserkhana, now to find a spare hoist in my area lol

[Parksy]

Why the drop in ride height doggy?

[Clunk]

Why the drop in ride height doggy?

Old age.... can no longer climb in lol

[Stropp]

Old age.... can no longer climb in lol

lol gold, see the trouble he had trying to get the roof tent open.

[Hodge]

Just finished tidying up winch wiring, making a bracket up for catch can and setting up some plumbing for the forthcoming front locker.

[threedogs]

too sore never got around to fitting the coil spacers spewing.
Did some one say Doggy couldn't throw the leg anymore ? poor Doggy

[BigRAWesty]

Started my stainless water tank.
Gunna have 64 total capacity, so probably 60 usable.
Happy with that as we usually use 20l over 3 days. So should be right for a week with this..

Pump is being ordered tonight, and tap for the rear..

[Ben-e-boy]

Treated the GU diff to some new bearings, seals and some DBA slotted rotors and bendix brake pads, all thats left now to do the swivel hubs, rebuild the calipers, brace it and swap it into the ute
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[Drewboyaus]

all thats left now to do the swivel hubs, rebuild the calipers, brace it and swap it into the ute
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So not much then......

[meh]

Got a winch on sale $479 50% off :-)

[lucus30]

Got a winch on sale $479 50% off :-)

Which one ?

Edit: never mind just saw the super cheap ad

[Ben-e-boy]

So not much then......

Nope, considering the rest of the things I want to do

[meh]

Which one ?

Edit: never mind just saw the super cheap ad

Yep the 12000lb one :-)

[Clunk]

Finally got off me butt and swapped the UHF and second battery over from the clunker into the new GQ, will eventually fit a switch so I can use either the 3db or 6db aerials depending on terrain.

[Clunk]

Got a winch on sale $479 50% off :-)

Yeah I was thinking about grabbing one of those but didn't think the missus would have been too happy if I'd walked in the door with one of those instead of some food lol

[TPC]

Yeah I was thinking about grabbing one of those but didn't think the missus would have been too happy if I'd walked in the door with one of those instead of some food lol

Food is over rated.

[threedogs]

Treated the GU diff to some new bearings, seals and some DBA slotted rotors and bendix brake pads, all thats left now to do the swivel hubs, rebuild the calipers, brace it and swap it into the ute
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What pads did you choose??
Soft, hard, etc

[threedogs]

Finally got off me butt and swapped the UHF and second battery over from the clunker into the new GQ, will eventually fit a switch so I can use either the 3db or 6db aerials depending on terrain.
wouldn't that interfere with reception,
Dont you need to keep UHF antenna away from each other,
All I do is screw on a small one for hilly drives and the longer one for hwy work
I think you would lose reception
what style switch would you use????

[Clunk]

wouldn't that interfere with reception,
Dont you need to keep UHF antenna away from each other,
All I do is screw on a small one for hilly drives and the longer one for hwy work
I think you would lose reception
what style switch would you use????

Don't see why it would intefere with reception seeing as it'll only be using one antenna at a time and they're set at 2 feet apart ...... wouldn't have thought it would be any differrent to some one running 2 radios, the switch I have is similar to this one http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-POSITION-COAXIAL-CABLE-ANTENNA-SWITCH-3ft-PATCH-LEAD-HEAVY-DUTY-CB-RADIO-UHF-/190944998243?pt=AU_Electronics_Radio_Equipment&hash=item2c75357363&_uhb=1

I also have the interchangeable antennas but once I've installed the switch I won't need to swap the whips anymore.

[Fozzee63]

Start of our preperation for trip away ..... Lots of wiring to sort out and tidy up, I think I need a lots more battery terminal connection points.
And lots of tighning NUTS and bolts, pipes and fit a few p clamps to secure lots pipes .......

Big trip in 11 weeks echuca to birdsville via tippaburra, innamincka via cordillio downs track to birdsville then a loop back to innamincka via walkers crossing track and a different track from innamincka home to echuca all with our 4x4 camper.
So lots of prep :)

[Stropp]

4195641955Washed the troll and got rid of all the mud around the doors, I also finished cutting and fixing some rear window shades, she is cool now.

[TPC]

Start of our preperation for trip away ..... Lots of wiring to sort out and tidy up, I think I need a lots more battery terminal connection points.
And lots of tighning NUTS and bolts, pipes and fit a few p clamps to secure lots pipes .......

Big trip in 11 weeks echuca to birdsville via tippaburra, innamincka via cordillio downs track to birdsville then a loop back to innamincka via walkers crossing track and a different track from innamincka home to echuca all with our 4x4 camper.
So lots of prep :)

Sounds like it will be a great trip, will you be spending some time at Cullyamurra water hole when your at Innaminka?

[megatexture]

Fitted couplertec 6 pad system... Hopefully it works as good as my mates dads

[Fozzee63]

Could do will have to look that up and plan it in

[threedogs]

Finally found a hoist that's free at 4pm this arvo,, so will be fitting 15mm coil spacers to the front top springs.

[mudski]

Drove the shitter down to the local PO to pick up my Hard Arse from Mal. Thats all I get to do with my Trol lately. Drive it on the black top.

I'm sad....

[Hodge]

Ripped IC off, re-checked all vacum hoses for 20th time. Took EGR plate out. Doused the thing in petrol, and the match is lit ... Any day now!

[rafa]

Added a tag to bull bar for HF radio aerial

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[BigRAWesty]

Added a tag to bull bar for HF radio aerial

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It's on the wrong side though..

[threedogs]

Is it legal in the Territory for fitment on the front bar?

[rafa]

If I want to open the bonnet I have no choice :)

Not sure about law. Is there any where I go?

Marty

[rafa]

Is it legal in the Territory for fitment on the front bar?

Doesn't stick out as far as front most bit of bull bar or spotties

[AJTich]

Today I picked up my GUIII after servicing from PRO 4X4, and some extra (NADS) work:

1. Snorkel :biggrin:;
2. EGR blank;
3. Fit VNTC (dawes?), and set to 15 PSI :icon_victory: ;
4. Fit AUTRON EGT/Bosst gauge in one of two spots on new Pillar Pod; and
5. Replacement Drive belt and tensioner.. (The old one crapped out as they put the new belt on.) :jawdrop: .

6. Don't count the bushes, consumables, etc... (although my wallet can feel the pain...)

It's only money, honey, but hopefully will keep us safe for our next trip out to Broken hill, ELDEE station at Easter.. Anyone else going??
(pics to follow if anyone interested.)

[rafa]

It's on. And painted.

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[rafa]

Getting the graphics for ute finally. What do you think?

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[Clunk]

Getting the graphics for ute finally. What do you think?

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very colourful mate........ im not used to colours other than white, they play havoc with my colour blindness lol

[Winnie]

Certainly stands out, that's what you're after. I like it.

[willkenobi]

I put on black denim seat covers on my troll today

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[Wine_maker]

"It's been a hard day night ...." Beatles

Today I changed:
Rear panhard rod bushes
Both upper and lower links bushes
Rear stabilizer bushes

Also I wanted to change stabilizer's links but I was already exhausted, so leave it for next month.

Front suspension planned for a next month.

[ripper]

Reco'd the fan clutch. I think I overfilled it though, because it stays locked up even when it's been running for a while.

[Parksy]

I need to do mine ripper, how did you go about doing it?

[AB]

Got home from work, opened the barn doors, had a beer and thought about all of the work I need to do on this for the Simpson Desert trip, shut the door, went inside...LMAO

[Sir Roofy]

Got home from work, opened the barn doors, had a beer and thought about all of the work I need to do on this for the Simpson Desert trip, shut the door, went inside...LMAO

under the circumstances I don't blame you, myself im over it in the last stages of finishing
fit out

[ripper]

I need to do mine ripper, how did you go about doing it?
It was a lot easier than I expected. I drilled two holes in the front of it, blew out the old oil (which was like thick dark honey), and put 40ml of 30,000 grade silicone oil into it with a syringe.
The oil came from a hobby store, and cost me $4.50 for 80ml. It's used in the diffs of radio controlled cars and comes in different grades. 30k was recommended by someone who'd compared the specs of the fan clutch oil you can buy from Toyota.

Different engines use different clutches though. If you have a TD42 there's a good chance you can just unbolt it rather than drilling holes in it.

[HuskyInAuz]

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[Pokey]

Well I lightened the wallet by just over 2 and a 1/5 grand on the troll today. Started with wanting an exchange intercooler and things escalated quickly lol

[Stropp]

Well I lightened the wallet by just over 2 and a 1/5 grand on the troll today. Started with wanting an exchange intercooler and things escalated quickly lol

Ha ha get used to it mate :)

[mudnut]

Bit of a small mouse plague around my area. Found some signs that they have been nesting beside the battery, so I have mounted a mouse trap on a bit of wood so it will sit nicely under the bonnet.

[BigRAWesty]

Not so much the patrol, but a roof rack..

Bought this awning a while back for $250ish and this rack came attached..
But was a gu rack and 2.5m long..

So have cut it down to 1.8m and some flash new mounts to suit the gq..
So it's now done and painted. Just need to make the clamps, mount the awning and throw it on..
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[Hodge]

Routed the scangauge cable through the dash to fit it nicely, and ran some cable for the locker switch and moved the antenna mast switch.

[gaddy]

The Mrs vacuumed and shampooed the carpet , leather conditioned the seats , while I looked at what 25 years of camping on the beaches , has done to the jayco running gear , while I'm removing the rust I'll give it a 50mm lift and a tire and wheel upgrade , 422634226442265

[FNQGU]

Not so much the patrol, but a roof rack..

Bought this awning a while back for $250ish and this rack came attached..
But was a gu rack and 2.5m long..

So have cut it down to 1.8m and some flash new mounts to suit the gq..
So it's now done and painted. Just need to make the clamps, mount the awning and throw it on..
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Good one Kallen. I always like my roof racks with mesh flooring so I can throw a load of timber up there too. I like the bit of chequer plate. It has come up a treat.

[FNQGU]

The Mrs vacuumed and shampooed the carpet , leather conditioned the seats , while I looked at what 25 years of camping on the beaches , has done to the jayco running gear , while I'm removing the rust I'll give it a 50mm lift and a tire and wheel upgrade , 422634226442265

Have you thought about chucking those drums for disc brakes while you are at it?

[gaddy]

Yep just have to see how to mount the calipers , as its the inderpentant rubber suspension with shocks , and I don't want to damage the rubber in the axel welding on the brackets

[BigRAWesty]

Good one Kallen. I always like my roof racks with mesh flooring so I can throw a load of timber up there too. I like the bit of chequer plate. It has come up a treat.

Am thinking of doing that. Couple of old screen doors with alloy mesh..

But I need it this weekend with the awning to swag under.. So mesh will wait...

[DX grunt]

I helped my neighbours move out. lol

I'll miss them, but not their crowing rooster.

It's amazing how much stuff will fit into the back of the pod.

[ripper]

Fixed our odo and trip meter.
I expected to find a stripped gear or one that was loose on the shaft. Gears all looked good so I put the motor from our spare one into it and it all works again now :)

EDIT: Also took another 5ml of oil out of our fan clutch (originally put 40ml in, but have taken 10 out again now) and it isn't constantly locked up now, but it was too wet to test if it locks up when the temp gets high.

[93patrol]

Brought myself a new carbie for the old girl will see if it sorts out the rough idling and massive fuel consumption that I'm rolling with. Should get it early next week

[mudski]

Serviced the U and attempted to fit the new "Hard Arse". No joy though...

[HuskyInAuz]

16" x 8" CSA Monster Wheels, Toyo Tyres .. 42368

[BigRAWesty]

Found out that I've used my car that much my key is warn out...
It won't turn the barrel anymore..
I found this out after work..
50k away.. Doh..

New key, all good...

[93patrol]

You might need to rekey your locks soon mate as they wear out too and end up like an old kings wood. Starting it with a knife

[meh]

Got her wet and bogged. Used the winch with great results!

[DX grunt]

Next door's dog christened my truck. lol. Just kidding.

[Hodge]

Open up the holes a bit to suit a 14mm bolt on the recovery points. So coat of Rustguard to exposed metal was the go.

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[ripper]

Tested the fan clutch and decided I've finally got the right amount of oil in it now.
30ml of 30k silicone oil makes the fan start to drive harder as soon as the temp gets over half way on the factory gauge. I tried 40ml first, then 35ml, and it stayed locked up all the time.

Tested my dropping resistor upgrade and found that a 2200 ohm resistor isn't at all harsh on the changes when the engine's hot, so I'll see how it goes when it's cold.

[tiny]

Fitted another Anderson plug and went for a drive around the neihbourhood to get rid of underbody Mud.. Got to love S/E QLD flooding..

[Family4x4]

Replaced the factory cassette player with a new head unit and speakers.

[threedogs]

Getting the graphics for ute finally. What do you think?

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[threedogs]

The Mrs vacuumed and shampooed the carpet , leather conditioned the seats , while I looked at what 25 years of camping on the beaches , has done to the jayco running gear , while I'm removing the rust I'll give it a 50mm lift and a tire and wheel upgrade , 422634226442265

Are you just using 50x50 rhs as a lifting block??

[threedogs]

Am thinking of doing that. Couple of old screen doors with alloy mesh..

But I need it this weekend with the awning to swag under.. So mesh will wait...

stops a lot of noise too with a mesh floor welded over the struts

[mudski]

Open up the holes a bit to suit a 14mm bolt on the recovery points. So coat of Rustguard to exposed metal was the go.

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Hey John. Don't the larger plates that fit to the side of the chassis rail fit the later Trolls? There's no way in hell I would trust two bolts being yanked from a bracket at 90deg... ( Not dissing your plates John btw. It's how the plates are only held by two bolts, at a bad angle too is my concern)

[Harps]

fitted new wheels and tyres, bull bar and started to get rid of the gas system :)

[BigRAWesty]

fitted new wheels and tyres, bull bar and started to get rid of the gas system :)

Pics. It needs pics

[Harps]

Pics. It needs pics

pretty bad pics but here is a couple its also now missing the roof racks and has a alloy bar instead of the abomination that was on the front in that pic

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x362/harps83/patrol_zps937fd232.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/harps83/media/patrol_zps937fd232.jpg.html)

[Parksy]

Replaced all the coolant hoses on the patrol as well as fresh coolant. Have removed the outside door trims that sit on the bottom in preparation of painting the truck. Looks messy atm but will be worth it in the end.

[AB]

Today was sad panda!


Had to remove my drawer system, fitted cargo barrier ready for the 2 kids!!!

Then going to put some ply down on the floor, run fridge slide, box around it to have oven on top and just use storage containers...:(

[Bloodyaussie]

No more sleeping in the back for you boyo!!!!!!!!

[AB]

No more sleeping in the back for you boyo!!!!!!!!

I just realised I can't get things from the hardware store either!!!!!!

Now I need a roof rack, IT'S NEVER ENDING!!!

[Winnie]

Was this kid really such a good idea? Lol

[Hodge]

Outback Ideas recovery points, finally fitted!
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[Parksy]

Nice hodge. So are those rated to snatch off?

[Dales300exc]

Killed the clutch in this monster. Along with broken winch, bent link pins and gas tank mounts. Glad the days over after a long wait for the tow truck haha.

[Parksy]

Have you tried taking to the bell housing with a water hose? Remove the clutch fork rubber and let loose with the garden hose. Sometimes fixes clutch issues after doing what you just did.

[Dales300exc]

Hmm. Dunno. Dumped it at work. Will look tomorrow. But it went from working to instantly no drive. Then I fried it driving out of there so fair chance its ruined anyway. Was in a bad spot and lucky I had drive at all.

[Hodge]

Nice hodge. So are those rated to snatch off?

G'day mate. Yes they are rated. And threedogs here on the forum makes and sells them amongst other things.

His vendor thread.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?12616-Outback-Ideas-Recovery-points

[mudnut]

Had the Swan Lake dunes to ourselves this afternoon, so we tickled the RB30 into action. The little six loves the higher rev range.

[BigRAWesty]

Did 900k in mine. All black top thou..

[Drewboyaus]

Installed the new Tekonsha brake controller. Don't have a trailer to test it with but all seems to be working.
Why is it that these things always take heaps longer than you think??????

[Sherro]

Adjusted the ip timing and reset the rockers. Now i know why the dealers charge so much.:SNruQWn369624407:

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

:( lol not what I had planned to be doing to the patrol but some times you got to suck it.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/03/24.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/03/25.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/03/26.jpg

Not the most pleasant job to do.

[Stropp]

Went for a drive yesterday and camped out then to York for a country breakfast, got a bit damp but was a good night away from town.

[Paule]

Fitted egr plate, needle and Dawes valve. Also an intercooler that's been welded up to replace my leaking one. Just wanted to say a very big thank you to Mudski you are a champion.

[mudski]

Mudski Fitted and egr plate, needle and Dawes valve. Also an intercooler that's been welded up to replace my leaking one. Just wanted to say a very big thank you to Mudski you are a champion.

Fix it for ya Paule...:thumbup:

It wasn't a problem at all bud, you supplied the 24 bottles of neck oil so I was a happy camper...Happy to do it. It was good timing really... No time lately to even breath and you got me just in between breath's. Lol. Was great to meet another member.

[mudski]

As for me. I fitted new rear sway bar extension links. Luckily for me I didn't need to cut them as I simply removed the already fitted extended brackets on the chassis. But will need to put them back in when I get a new suspension.

[DX grunt]

Did 900k in mine. All black top thou..

Nothing wrong with the black top. PML.

[Bloodyaussie]

I fitted my new???? rear diff guard??? Long story how I got one but looks trick!!

Also swapped out my oxygen sensor with a new one and had to adjust idle.. car actually seems to be running better (not sure if this is so)

[Winnie]

I fitted my new???? rear diff guard??? Long story how I got one but looks trick!! Also swapped out my oxygen sensor with a new one and had to adjust idle.. car actually seems to be running better (not sure if this is so)
Would think you would know the rules by now........pics!!!!

[mudski]

Would think you would know the rules by now........pics!!!!

Yeah show us some pics. Jonathan.

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/04/1.jpg

Kinda cheating when you have work lights everywhere built in.

Waiting for seals to arrive, working out bumpstops for my new tires 285/75's. Its probally on in last week or so of lots of research I'm starting to get my head around the suspension side. I brought a full 4 inch kit and have been happy as a pig in shit with it till I stumbled across what bottoming shocks out can do. So now I'm setting it up to suit the 285's then i can start working out where I can go from there I don't want to go any higher but more travel would be lovely.

[Chimo]

Rotated the four Silverstone AT tyres after balancing the ones going on the front. Damn things just won't wear out but figured the fronts needed another re-balance as the steering wheel indicated from 80 to 110 km on the M1 that they were not 100% in balance yessterday. Exciting stuff but what the hey life's like that some times!

Cheers
Chimo

PS can one install 16'' wheels on a GQ and which ones are the way to go and is the range of tyres (more HT that AT type) much better in the 16" wheel size?

[Bloodyaussie]

Here you go
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[ripper]

PS can one install 16'' wheels on a GQ and which ones are the way to go and is the range of tyres (more HT that AT type) much better in the 16" wheel size?

We've currently got a set of steel factory GU wheels with 265/75R16 (31 inch?) tyres on our GQ Chimo.
I bought them secondhand to reduce the revs a bit when we're towing our van. They bolted straight on and don't scrub anywhere.

[Bloodyaussie]

The size mentioned above are 32's

As for 16 inch rims no problem.. I run 265's and 285's...

[threedogs]

265s are the OE size on GUs and GQs with STD 16' rims
265s return great economy which you'll find out after switching to 285s
Most here would run 285s or 305s

[Chimo]

I have the standard 15" rims and have 31 10.5 15 AT tyres that result in the speedometer being 5 or 6 kms slow at 100 110kms.
Given that 16" rims presumably result in a far greater range of HT tyres which I am thinking about as 98% of my running is on road with a bit of 2 tonne plus towing
1 what are the most reasonable choice in such tyres and
2 what is the speedo error likely to be?

Thanks in advance

Cheers
Chimo
and PS 3 Anyone in shouting distance of the Gold Coast got anything I might need for sale? (preferably second hand)

[threedogs]

10r 15s x 31 are smaller than STD so great acceleration, and high revs at hwy speeds
A set of 16" x 8 rims with some 265s would be back to STD, slightly less acceleration but lower revs at hwy speeds
at hwy speeds, 285s are about the same as a 33" but only 11.5 " wide, not sure if they would fit on a GQ with STD suspension.
With a 2" lift yes, check what off set is required , rim wise

[ripper]

2 what is the speedo error likely to be?

I suspect your speedo will be more accurate if you put 32 inch tyres on. Ours was fast by more than 10% with 31 inch tyres, now with 32's it's back to about 5% faster than reality.

[meh]

Got some some new rock sliders. Replacing the rusted and bend ARB ones.
Also got a clip on rear view mirror that has blue tooth for the phone, Front facing recorder and a rear camera.

[Pokey]

Fitted the new monster intercooler today. Can't wait for the exhuast to arrive !!42784

[Hodge]

Got an extra button of confidence fitted today.
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[menace 2]

Got some some new rock sliders. Replacing the rusted and bend ARB ones.
Also got a clip on rear view mirror that has blue tooth for the phone, Front facing recorder and a rear camera.

where do you get the mirror camera thing Meh ?...does it display the distance left in the mirror with audible sound etc when you are reversing ?..how much was it if I can ask ?..
Do they just replace your existing mirror ?...are they wireless ?.."5 hours of recording"..is that only due to the size of the sd card ? or do you have a link to it ....cheers

just seen they are clip on...so could they replace the factory mirror do you think ?

[meh]

where do you get the mirror camera thing Meh ?...does it display the distance left in the mirror with audible sound etc when you are reversing ?..how much was it if I can ask ?..
Do they just replace your existing mirror ?...are they wireless ?.."5 hours of recording"..is that only due to the size of the sd card ? or do you have a link to it ....cheers

just seen they are clip on...so could they replace the factory mirror do you think ?
Here is a pic from the catalogue below.
It doesnt display the distance, just has some colored bars on it and the camera is 140 degrees.
Clips on over your current one, its quite large which is good cause I can now see the kids in the back without having to tilt the mirror down.
5hrs is what it says with a max of 8gb micro SD, I might try a bigger one see if that works when I get to the shops to buy it.
Did some video's at 1080 HD. 3 minutes is about 200mb. Will play around with the different video's and see which is best ect.
It also has a motion activate with a battery within the mirror. So if some one was to bump into the car, or try to break in it starts to record.
Has a second video input. Ive set it up so that I can select the reverse camera while driving if Im towing ect.
And has a blue tooth hands free to top it off
$149 from repco at the moment on sale

[menace 2]

Cheers thanks Meh..

[menace 2]

10r 15s x 31 are smaller than STD so great acceleration, and high revs at hwy speeds
A set of 16" x 8 rims with some 265s would be back to STD, slightly less acceleration but lower revs at hwy speeds
at hwy speeds, 285s are about the same as a 33" but only 11.5 " wide, not sure if they would fit on a GQ with STD suspension.
With a 2" lift yes, check what off set is required , rim wise

this is 33's against standard suspension..I suspect also with an element of sag...wont fit...needs a lift definitely..
and with a -21 offset...too much ...stick out from flares about 15mm

[menace 2]

I suspect your speedo will be more accurate if you put 32 inch tyres on. Ours was fast by more than 10% with 31 inch tyres, now with 32's it's back to about 5% faster than reality.

so does that mean that with the 33'3 on I am actually going slower than the speedo ?..the GPS shows 90klm when the speedo shows 100klm...I thought it would have been the other way round ??..actually going faster than the speedo ?

[93patrol]

Finally got my new Holley carby today fitted it while my daughter was asleep so unfortunately due to time restraints I couldn't do a step by step walk through. But I'll be honest. It's a 100% improvement on the old carby just have to properly tune it now

[Parksy]

Put the patrol on ramps and bled the cooling system again. Was amazed at how much air came out, considering I bled it the other day when I chucked the new head on. Worth checking for everyone next time the opportunity arises.
Also checked timing, cleaned the maf and put some gearbox treatment stuff in. Shifts nicer now.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/ADF47E4C-DEA9-42B4-B860-43D24095B813.jpg (http://s.photobucket.com/user/Pakas/media/ADF47E4C-DEA9-42B4-B860-43D24095B813.jpg.html)

[ripper]

so does that mean that with the 33'3 on I am actually going slower than the speedo ?..the GPS shows 90klm when the speedo shows 100klm...I thought it would have been the other way round ??..actually going faster than the speedo ?

That doesn't add up to me menace, not from experience or logic.
I've tested ours with the roadside speed displays used by councils and the RMS with the 31's and the 32's.
Logically, your 33's will be doing less revs than 31's would at the same speed, so your speedo should run slower with the bigger tyres.

[menace 2]

That doesn't add up to me menace, not from experience or logic.
I've tested ours with the roadside speed displays used by councils and the RMS with the 31's and the 32's.
Logically, your 33's will be doing less revs than 31's would at the same speed, so your speedo should run slower with the bigger tyres.

yes..exactly what I thought that's why I asked ...so I just elect to drop 10 klm off the speedo reading and sit on that to play it safe...maybe the GPS isn't reading properly...it is a Garmin Nuvi ?..not really reliable anyway....I will just get someone to sit on 100klm one day and follow them ...then just use that as the best guide....have to be careful..they have just lowered the speed tolerance again !...cheers

[Pokey]

I'm running 35's with an auto box and the speedo shows 87 when I'm actually doing 100 . Tested the same on two different brand gps. When the speedo shows 100 I'm doing 115.

[rafa]

Fitted an Ironman Awning.

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[BigRAWesty]

Ordered tyres..

[menace 2]

followed a mate and got him to sit on 100klm...now my speedo read 100klm the same as him...the GPS read 100klm and still with the 33's on ????...so now all different from before....go figure ...so I still don't know where I am at ...lololololol...I can feel a ticket coming on lol

[BigRAWesty]

33's will put your speedo closer to actual speed.
So if you are doing 100, and gps reads 100 you betta watch that right foot..
Maybe just sit on 96 ish.. The others will be showing 100 on their speedos..

[Winnie]

33's will put your speedo closer to actual speed.
So if you are doing 100, and gps reads 100 you betta watch that right foot..
Maybe just sit on 96 ish.. The others will be showing 100 on their speedos..

Every car is different. And I mean every individual car. My old GQ used to be spot on with 33s but this one is way off.

[BigRAWesty]

Every car is different. And I mean every individual car. My old GQ used to be spot on with 33s but this one is way off.

Yea for sure. But an increase tyre size will bring speedo and actual speed closer..
Mine will be spot on soon..

[TPC]

Yea for sure. But an increase tyre size will bring speedo and actual speed closer..
Mine will be spot on soon..
I have standard tyres on mine and the spedo is spot on, wonder if it had been calibrated previously.

[BigRAWesty]

I have standard tyres on mine and the spedo is spot on, wonder if it had been calibrated previously.

Very possible, or your one of very few..

Pretty sure they have to 0-10% under actual speed from factory..

[lucus30]

Put on a alloy roof rack 4322143222

[BigRAWesty]

Where to start..

Forgot the stainless bolts for the roof rack, so went onto my water tank..

Started purging itand putting a few more tacks onand the auto helmet starts failing..

Quick trio to the shop for new batteries and a Iced Coffee. All good.

Get 1/3 done and run outta gas.
Ffs.. I'm really not spose to get this tank done..

Right'o, did the final bits on the rack ready for bolts and on the roof..

Looked at the taco.. 499812...
Close enough.. Popped down the shops for oil and filters. Changed the oil..

Put the alloy step back on and though it looked shabby.. Out with the wire bush, etch primer, and black paint.. I like it..

Finished oil change. Paints drying.
In the end, not too bad a day..

Monday will be hectic once I get gas and bolts..

[BigRAWesty]

Just dropped the rear diff oil..
The plug was looking a lot better than I expected..

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And the oil looked new.
Happy with that..

[kool-lights]

Rewired the ignition on Ishah Troll. (Son's MK)

[lucus30]

Just dropped the rear diff oil..
The plug was looking a lot better than I expected..

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And the oil looked new.
Happy with that..

Isn't new looking oil a sign that your LSD needs a shim ?

[BigRAWesty]

No idea. It definitely works, chirps around corners..



in the wet.. Lol

[lucus30]

No idea. It definitely works, chirps around corners..



in the wet.. Lol

I dunno just something I got told. I guess it depends on when you changed it last

[BigRAWesty]

I dunno just something I got told. I guess it depends on when you changed it last

Um... I never have. Lol

[lucus30]

Might be a an old wife's tale. Somebody who knows more than me might comment

[menace 2]

33's will put your speedo closer to actual speed.
So if you are doing 100, and gps reads 100 you betta watch that right foot..
Maybe just sit on 96 ish.. The others will be showing 100 on their speedos..

yeh cheers Westy

[Wine_maker]

Today' I change all bushes of front sabers and stabilizer's bushes.
Also I found that my steering damper is already died.

[MyGU8]

Installed Safari Snorkel.