What did you do to your Patrol today!

[Chimo]

Stuck some foam lagging along the leading edge of my ply floored roof rack / sun shade to reduce the wind noise at 100 / 110 kms that I can now hear since I removed the AT tyres and fitted a set of HT tyres. Amazing how much quieter it is in the cab with different tyres!

Cheers
Chimo

[Drewboyaus]

Made up some brackets and mounted my old rear awning on the TJM roof rack I picked up.

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[Dave_GU_ACT]

Installed a new interior light so I can see at night when I open the door. Shame it was an old Toyota part.. Fitted new tyres too

[MEGOMONSTER]

Taking a learner driver for a drive.

[Winnie]

Taking a learner driver for a drive.

Good thing you have easy to clean leather seats!

[Winnie]

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

Yeah mine is way over. So if I'm travelling at 100 on the speedo I'm actually doing 110.

[growler2058]

Yeah mine is way over. So if I'm travelling at 100 on the speedo I'm actually doing 110.

When I put 33's on mine at 100kph I'm doing 95kph on the gps

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[sil3nt_dr3ams]

Put new shoes on ready for winter so i can play in the mud. 285/75/16's

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/04/17.jpg

[Hodge]

Just rotated tyres, and the amount of mud on the inside behind the wheel even week and a half after our trip, is mindboggling!
I thought my balancing was out due to the car being abused up in the mountains, but i think its the 4 tons of mud still lingering under my car and on wheels....

[Bloodyaussie]

I spend way more time cleaning under the car and am not really bothered about the outside..

[Hodge]

Yup tomorrow shes on stands and Ct18 and karcher are gonna get a workout!

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

I spend way more time cleaning under the car and am not really bothered about the outside..

Agreed just spent a week wire wheeling and painting under mine,

[megatexture]

Cut off my brush bar/steps to make way for some sliders, can't wait .. And that's what the missus said as she's struggling to get in ATM lol

[Hodge]

Washed down engine bay, cleaned MAF. Also put her on stands and washed off about a ton of Tallarook mud, even though we didnt see that much mud.? GO figure.
Also made up a bracket for the catch can for a nice fit, but lost the f***** drain hose. The garage floor just swallowed it.
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[threedogs]

@ Hodge maybe spray some Lanatec on the electrical connectors you can see.
As water via a Gernie has way too much pressure

[Hodge]

I don't high pressure the engine bay. I take the nozzle off so it's just like a light spray mixed with Ct18. Come up great .

[90mav]

I got her rego'd today! Yay!

[BigRAWesty]

New shoes..

[Winnie]

Crap hey Kallen your spare looks a bit small!

[BigRAWesty]

Crap hey Kallen your spare looks a bit small!

Yea, stupid tyre bloke.. Was a fair downer when he told me..

[AB]

Packed it, hooked up the camper whilst I'm crook as a dog.

That was painful, going to be more painful tomorrow driving up the Murray...lol

[growler2058]

Mud Flaps Westy. Tose Vic coppers hate no flaps man

[BigRAWesty]

Packed it, hooked up the camper whilst I'm crook as a dog.

That was painful, going to be more painful tomorrow driving up the Murray...lol

I've just about finished loading myself..

[Clunk]

I've still got a full load waiting to drop

[Parksy]

Those tail lights look the goods Westy!

[BigRAWesty]

Those tail lights look the goods Westy!

Patrol a part.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-Patrol-GQ-Tail-Lights-NGQ-21043-/290975581738

Or just call em

[threedogs]

Mud Flaps Westy. Tose Vic coppers hate no flaps man
You may be lucky being an interstater but ,big fines over Easter period. Some fines are doubled

[Parksy]

Patrol a part.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-Patrol-GQ-Tail-Lights-NGQ-21043-/290975581738

Or just call em

Cheers!

I may just do that...

[Winnie]

You may be lucky being an interstater but ,big fines over Easter period. Some fines are doubled

I drove around Vic with no mudflaps for 18 months with not a single problem. Look people do get done for it but mostly only if you're being a cock!

[growler2058]

I drove around Vic with no mudflaps for 18 months with not a single problem. Look people do get done for it but mostly only if you're being a cock!

Easter long weekend they'll be out in full force. Your Vic coppers don't have a goo rep Poo. AB is always on about flaps and coppers

[Bloodyaussie]

Yesterday they were at my local shops with a total of about 50 cops and at least 12 cars pulling everyone in for every little thing... fines, drinking ,unlicensed , unregistered , sheriffs... bloody everything.

I pulled in from the other end not realising and saw what was going on and freaked... had 4 cops staring at me as I pulled in.

Luckily they left me alone but there were so many clamped cars and defects and so on.. they are really on a blitz in my area.

[Hodge]

They probably saw you and freaked out too !

By the way where was this .

[Bloodyaussie]

They probably saw you and freaked out too !

By the way where was this .

Lalor Plaza... the girls in the cafe were telling me that the cops said they could not believe how busy they were at this location..... love living around here??????

[Winnie]

Maybe I just don't live in the slums!

[BigRAWesty]

I've been without them for over a year now here in aus and had cops follow..
Never an issue.

I do believe in if you ask for trouble you will get it..
But yes it was an over sight in the rush..

[Winnie]

Look you'll be safer with them but I would not stress. I have been away on long weekends and public holidays without them with no problems, even when I got pulled over.

[my third 256]

mate has just purchaced a 2010 st ex police patrol and has no mud flaps
but left all the electronic cabling in and light bar is on top of bull bar
is that one rule for them and one for us

[lucus30]

My new roof rack all packed 43417

[threedogs]

removed to engine cover to see what difference if any it will make.
might stop it wearing/rubbing on the tigged IC too


Stay safe lucas most of the pics on the Woods point pub wall used
to be roll overs from ppl on the main road not out in the tracks.
The weather looks like its on your side ,a ripper in Melb this morning

[lucus30]

removed to engine cover to see what difference if any it will make.
might stop it wearing/rubbing on the tigged IC too


Stay safe lucas most of the pics on the Woods point pub wall used
to be roll overs from ppl on the main road not out in the tracks.
The weather looks like its on your side ,a ripper in Melb this morning

Thanks TD will do

[Parksy]

Removed cargo door windows, rear sliding windows, all door seals, door weather strips, door striker plates, kick panels, pinch seals, door handles, locks, front quarter panels and heaps more.
All removed!

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

I drove around Vic with no mudflaps for 18 months with not a single problem. Look people do get done for it but mostly only if you're being a cock!

Yeah I agree with you mate, coppers get to know your car. But in the same token no having mudflaps on the rear has the danger of throwing loose stones into other peoples windscreens. Having a cracked windscreen because some idiot thinks its okay to not have them. not really fair.

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[Winnie]

Very simple and common mod, just a bit of led strip on the barn doors.

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[fourj]

Hey Winnie
Did you wire them to the door switch. Or to a seperate switch.

[chrisc2306]

Very simple and common mod, just a bit of led strip on the barn doors.

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Looks awesome mate I'm keen to know what you wired these off of too?

[Winnie]

There's a switch on either side so I can have either door light on and they are wired to a fuse panel on the back of the drawers which goes to the aux battery.

[Stropp]

Finally fitted the front and rear Harris hardcase, fitted up easily.

[CPOCSM]

Rummaged around inside the gq trying to find the rattles and stumbled across a factory subwoofer box under the drivers seat and another factory amplifier inderneath the passengers seat.

Pulled the drivers side woofer out and dismantled it...speaker was shagged and disintegrated in my hands but had a spare 4 inch speaker with same impedance as the factory one. Removed the old speaker and reinstalled the other one and cleaned the circuit board with board solvent. What a kick arse sound I have now and then continued to remove all the other factory speakers to replace them with 300w pioneer six inch items.

All the rattles gone now and have a fantastic sound coming from the stereo...no more rattles and one very happy camper! Found two concealed tweeters at the base of the windshield struts and figured it was an aftermarket fit but pulled them off to clean and test and are factory nissan items! The things you find when you root about...

Has anyone else found these items under the seats?

[Bloodyaussie]

I had a factory amp under my seat........ it is asking for trouble under there with the amount of times my car has gone swimming!!!

[CPOCSM]

I had a factory amp under my seat........ it is asking for trouble under there with the amount of times my car has gone swimming!!!

Ha indeed...I imagine the bathtub shape of the enclosure would ensure a good drenching! Mine worked but the only thing left of the woofer and all the factory speakers was the centre bit...prompted me to vacuum the inner doors while I had them apart and clean out all the old speaker diaphragm bits. The woofer was only a 40 watt item in 4 inch so I removed it and replaced it with a 200w 4ohm item...makes my clacker clench now with the fully sik bass!!

[Covo71]

Stuck down some rubber matting under the centre console and it is so much quieter in the cabin now. Big improvement for a few bucks.

[Parksy]

Heaps of sanding and cleaning in the nooks and cranies of the door jams and what not. Finger tips are feeling pretty sore and I still have lots to go. But it's a step closer to the end result.

[healy]

Slapped some new boots on her

[XT43]

New headlights.

[Ben-e-boy]

Started it and drove it.... going for a wheel tomorrow before I go away for work again

[zak308]

Was actually yesterday, but was wheeling at rover park and had a stump put a nice ding in my drivers door and sill. Gotta take to the sill with a hammer now so that the door seal will actually do it's job.

[mrflibbles]

took it out to the extended familys farm and scratched it! Also staked one of the tyres! Figure its time for a new set!

[menace 2]

Was actually yesterday, but was wheeling at rover park and had a stump put a nice ding in my drivers door and sill. Gotta take to the sill with a hammer now so that the door seal will actually do it's job.

there is a thread up at the moment Zak with a pretty nifty way to fix that

[zak308]

there is a thread up at the moment Zak with a pretty nifty way to fix that

Not too worried about fixing it. It's an 89 gq so to me it's just another battle scar. Haha

[zak308]

Not too worried about fixing it. It's an 89 gq so to me it's just another battle scar. Haha

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[BigRAWesty]

The car likes the high country..
Central locking is working again.. Lol

Give it time the rest might come good..

[healy]

Drove it to its new home

[Stropp]

Drove it to its new home

.??? What's going on mate

[healy]

.??? What's going on mate

We moved mate. Now it feels more comfortable 10 minutes from the local tracks the view is also nice for now.

[Sir Roofy]

we moved mate. Now it feels more comfortable 10 minutes from the local tracks the view is also nice for now.

so it wont be a night mare to find you now

[healy]

so it wont be a night mare to find you now

No hopefully it wont be mate. Were an hour closer to you now lol just at the back of pakenham

[Sir Roofy]

no hopefully it wont be mate. Were an hour closer to you now lol just at the back of pakenham

once your setteled ill call in

[healy]

once your setteled ill call in

Sounds good be great to catch up again

[Stropp]

Oh that's good mate I thought you meant new home as in sold it!

[healy]

Oh that's good mate I thought you meant new home as in sold it!

Nah just a new garage if I can get it to fit.

[gaddy]

Used it 4379943800

[nissannewby]

Also used it.

[Ben-e-boy]

Also used it.

Needs leaf springs :p

[MEGOMONSTER]

My sub tank light stated on the dash after a fuse was blown.
Even after replacing fuse sub tank would not work.
So after surfing the forum for some info, it was suggested to remove the fuse and disconnect battery for an hour.
Did this and re-assembled it all, with total success. Light went off and a working sub tank again.
Open the fuel cap to hear trickling fuel again. Happy days. Thx NP forum. AGAIN.

[meh]

Traced back, found and fixed my grounding issue. Installed some LED strip lighting across the back of the boot and wired into my little electrical panel.
Also pulled all the seats and floor up to give it a good clean which it desperately needed. Found a few pens and keys along with 20c in change under the front arm rest.

[BigRAWesty]

Let the rain clean it...

[sooty_10]

Let the rain clean it...

Hey me too...... Usually the only way it gets a clean.

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

Little peak, front to back scrub bars sliders rear bar rear quarter chop.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/05/1.jpg

[healy]

Put some rubber flares on. Its a fat Q now

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

Put some rubber flares on. Its a fat Q now

Lol you mean its fatter than your average Nissan
.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Put some rubber flares on. Its a fat Q now

Like car , like driver. Lol

[threedogs]

@ Heals check the 4" flares for GQ's on the other thread

[Patrol-Guy]

Upgraded the interior lights to LED's and fitted the Kaymar shovel/hi lift jack holder. Bit disappointed with that one, the hole for the shovel handle isn't very big. Anyone else found that?

[healy]

Like car , like driver. Lol

Seeing how your not full time now mate id gather you stacking it on big fella lol

[healy]

Upgraded the interior lights to LED's and fitted the Kaymar shovel/hi lift jack holder. Bit disappointed with that one, the hole for the shovel handle isn't very big. Anyone else found that?

Yeah mate been trying to sell a brand new one for a year now

[Patrol-Guy]

Yeah mate been trying to sell a brand new one for a year now

Dammit. Always the way I suppose.

[Dave_GU_ACT]

Converted the rear lights to led. I've done the Xmas tree conversion and all lights are now led.. Looks great.. Just need to get the front parkers done with dual brightness t20 and I'm done.

[Patrol-Guy]

Converted the rear lights to led. I've done the Xmas tree conversion and all lights are now led.. Looks great.. Just need to get the front parkers done with dual brightness t20 and I'm done.

How hard is it to convert tail lights to LEDs?

[chrisc2306]

How hard is it to convert tail lights to LEDs?
You can buy bayonet led bulbs that just fit in place of the standard ones

[threedogs]

Converted the rear lights to led. I've done the Xmas tree conversion and all lights are now led.. Looks great.. Just need to get the front parkers done with dual brightness t20 and I'm done.
68 led T20 will fit in the front parkers make for very bright DRL to.

[pickers]

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Added some LEDs to my rear door table

[Dave_GU_ACT]

How hard is it to convert tail lights to LEDs?

I got a loom from the rear of a falcon sedan and put led globes in them. Used a hole saw to make the hole then used a semi round file to just make it fit.. Was pretty easy then wired it in from the lights in the bar..

[Dave_GU_ACT]

68 led T20 will fit in the front parkers make for very bright DRL to.

Yep on order from brightlight auto. I only use them. Even though they are a little on the dear side, their lights are very good as the Chinese ones aren't very bright.. When it's dark I'll take a few snap shots.

[Patrol-Guy]

You can buy bayonet led bulbs that just fit in place of the standard ones

Thanks, is there a need for resistors?

[meh]

Hit limp mode for the first time ever! 19psi in third gear..

[chrisc2306]

Thanks, is there a need for resistors?
Nope no need for resistors just replace the standard ones with led style ones and away you go. This is the ones I got obviously they are 24v because I have a safari but you can get 12v ones too
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221423169173?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[FNQGU]

While I had the ceiling down I decided to relocate the Redarc BMS head unit to the overhead console. Routed the head unit cable up the B Pillar and across the roof.

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[hillclimber]

Tracing the feared 24v to 12v converter wires! :O they are all cut....

[Headhoncho67]

Replaced the front 31-10.5x15 tyres

[BigRAWesty]

While I had the ceiling down I decided to relocate the Redarc BMS head unit to the overhead console. Routed the head unit cable up the B Pillar and across the roof.

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How did you go removing the roof lining from the front window rubber??

[FNQGU]

The roof lining actually just sits up against it in mine. The windscreen seals weren't touched. The sun visor screws and A-pillar hand grips hold it up along with the front interior light / overhead console and rear view mirror.

[BigRAWesty]

Ow ok. Maybe different to the gq..

[Dave_GU_ACT]

Thanks, is there a need for resistors?

No, but you will need a "no load" electronic flasher can.. Otherwise they flash fast.. Don't go the resistor route, that's just stupid..

[Patrol-Guy]

No, but you will need a "no load" electronic flasher can.. Otherwise they flash fast.. Don't go the resistor route, that's just stupid..

Thanks but where do I insert this "no load" electronic flasher can thing.

[Dave_GU_ACT]

Thanks but where do I insert this "no load" electronic flasher can thing.

Turn your hazard lights on. Listen for the clicking sound.. Locate the square box approx 2cm cubed.. Put your head under the dash to the left of the wheel. It'll be under the dash on the drivers side near the centre console. Disconnect it by pulling it out and replace it.. This works your indicators.. It's what makes the noise when you turn your indicators on. Whalla all done

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

Cranking away on my little production line, make two sets of sliders and front/rear scrub bars. I'll post a build thread when I get there.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/05/2.jpg

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So far I have about 16-20 hours in this.

[Chimo]

Luv the protective cover!

Do you have a kevlar helmet, goggles, gloves and safety suit instead?

Got to hate funerals.........

All the best with it

Cheers
Chimo

[RubberDuckieGQ]

Not today but recently - painted the alloy bull bar in satin black :)

Looks so much better!!

[mudski]

Put my front diff back in, bolted the hubs back in. Crawled under to zip tie the air locker line up, realized I needed another. I slide myself out from under the car and whack! I'm seeing stars. I then remeber that I do have blood that runs through me, and now outside of me too...LOL
Turns out that a tie rod end is tougher than my scone.
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[Winnie]

I'm not one to laugh at others pain but... Oh who am I kidding that's farkin hilarious!

[Maxhead]

Put my front diff back in, bolted the hubs back in. Crawled under to zip tie the air locker line up, realized I needed another. I slide myself out from under the car and whack! I'm seeing stars. I then remeber that I do have blood that runs through me, and now outside of me too...LOL
Turns out that a tie rod end is tougher than my scone.
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Ohh fark!!! that is ahhmm , ahhm, ahhh , hilarious ..bwahahha...hope all is good mate

[MEGOMONSTER]

I'm not sure what's funnier , you bang'n ya head, or everybody laughing at it. PML

[TPC]

Put my front diff back in, bolted the hubs back in. Crawled under to zip tie the air locker line up, realized I needed another. I slide myself out from under the car and whack! I'm seeing stars. I then remeber that I do have blood that runs through me, and now outside of me too...LOL
Turns out that a tie rod end is tougher than my scone.
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Those guys are inconsiderate bastards but I care, here you go.

[Clunk]

I'm not sure what's funnier , you bang'n ya head, or everybody laughing at it. PML

Just larf at both...... I did and feel so much better for it

[mudnut]

Put my front diff back in, bolted the hubs back in. Crawled under to zip tie the air locker line up, realized I needed another. I slide myself out from under the car and whack! I'm seeing stars. I then remeber that I do have blood that runs through me, and now outside of me too...LOL
Turns out that a tie rod end is tougher than my scone.
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Yeowww! That looks terrible, Mudski.



I undid the Old Trol's front few body mounts and slid in a few rubber washers, which I had cut out of old inner tube. Used a bit of super glue and then tightened the mounts up. The noises when braking and turning have stopped. It will do until I can afford some new mounts.

Unfortunately, the radiator has been flexing with the movement of the old mounts. Last week I saw that the solder had broken between the top strut and tank, so the core is weeping, the same place as it had done two years ago.
Today, I made a large soldering iron out of a bit of copper pipe, a thin metal rod and a bit of pine for a handle, (no one sells the soldering irons down this way). I used my gas weed burner to heat it. It took a few goes, but the tank is secure, but the core is still slightly weeping. I will put a little bit of chemiweld in to stop it. (I know, I know. It is not great for the engine, but it has worked for over 2 years) It will have to do, until I can afford a new radiator.

[TPC]

Yeowww! That looks terrible, Mudski.



I undid the Old Trol's front few body mounts and slid in a few rubber washers, which I had cut out of old inner tube. Used a bit of super glue and then tightened the mounts up. The noises when braking and turning have stopped. It will do until I can afford some new mounts.

Unfortunately, the radiator has been flexing with the movement of the old mounts. Last week I saw that the solder had broken between the top strut and tank, so the core is weeping, the same place as it had done two years ago.
Today, I made a large soldering iron out of a bit of copper pipe, a thin metal rod and a bit of pine for a handle, (no one sells the soldering irons down this way). I used my gas weed burner to heat it. It took a few goes, but the tank is secure, but the core is still slightly weeping. I will put a little bit of chemiweld in to stop it. (I know, I know. It is not great for the engine, but it has worked for over 2 years)
Will have to start calling you MacGyver. lol

[mudski]

I'm not one to laugh at others pain but... Oh who am I kidding that's farkin hilarious!

I wasn't larfin' when I did it though. I have never cut my head before and didn't realise how much a head can bleed. Whats even funnier that I whacked my head on the way under too.

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

Put my front diff back in, bolted the hubs back in. Crawled under to zip tie the air locker line up, realized I needed another. I slide myself out from under the car and whack! I'm seeing stars. I then remeber that I do have blood that runs through me, and now outside of me too...LOL
Turns out that a tie rod end is tougher than my scone.
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what size lift kit you have?


Not a 4 inch then,

[mudski]

what size lift kit you have?


Not a 4 inch then,
2inch now, but was on stands too...Next week it will be 4inch with any luck...

[Patrol-Guy]

Got me a water bag. Look like I'm from yobbo-ville now hahahahahaha. I have soaked the bag for like 6 days and dried it out 3 times and still leaks. Not much but is that normal or will it eventually stop leaking all together?

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[Fozzee63]

Made the usual rear door table with 3 mm alloy ........ looking dam good

[RubberDuckieGQ]

Ooh nice have you got pics of the table?

[graeme1969]

Gday,

Fitted a GU cargo barrier to to the GQ.

[Clunk]

Gday,

Fitted a GU cargo barrier to to the GQ.

Got any pics of how and where it's fixed mate, I've also got a GU barrier but haven't got round to fitting it yet

[graeme1969]

Gday Clunk,

I will post some picks tomorrow. The barrier itself fits very well.

The bottom fixing points were no worries. Just had to drill a couple of holes in the bottom strap to suit the couple of threaded holes that are already there.

The top one is only temporarily secured to the top grab handle screw hole for the rear row of seats (if they were there) at the moment. Just need to come up with something a bit more secure, but should not be to hard.

[Clunk]

Gday Clunk,

I will post some picks tomorrow. The barrier itself fits very well.

The bottom fixing points were no worries. Just had to drill a couple of holes in the bottom strap to quit the couple of threaded holes that are already there.

The top one is only temporarily secured to the top grab handle screw hole for the rear row of seats (if they were there) at the moment. Just need to come up with something a bit more secure, but should not be to hard.

Thanks mate, I know it's been done before but haven't seen how ones been fitted up

[Chubba]

Got me a water bag. Look like I'm from yobbo-ville now hahahahahaha. I have soaked the bag for like 6 days and dried it out 3 times and still leaks. Not much but is that normal or will it eventually stop leaking all together?

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It needs to leak a little bit to keep the bag moist so that when you are driving along the rushing air over the bag evaporates the moisture, in so cooling the bag and water inside, the same principle as an evaporative air conditioner.

[graeme1969]

Thanks mate, I know it's been done before but haven't seen how ones been fitted up

Gday Clunk,

Here you go. If you need any more pics let me know.

Graeme

[FNQGU]

Packed it and put the muddies on for a trip today into the Palmer River goldfields area, and out via the Mailman's Coach Road (aka Maytown Track!) with a mate in his Landrover Defender. He only has a set of Continental AT tyres on, so it will be interesting to see how it goes on all the steep rocks.

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[grahamap]

Greased up my nipples, replaced water pump and cleaned 30 years of dirt and oil off the head and block. Also discovered an alarming grinding sound when turning hard to the right, it continues for a short while even after the turn! Fack

[Hodge]

Refitted the catch can after applying new hoses from the XC falcon heater hose range. Looks factory, but time will tell how long they last. On the manifold size, the hose is a tad too big, but the clamp still squeezed it down, so will see if it holds. The other thing is these hoses apparently don't like oil so will s to see how that goes. Also ran the tap to underneath the guard.

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[rafa]

Broke drivers side axle I think, 700km from Darwin, $3750 recovery :(

44478

[menace 2]

Broke drivers side axle I think, 700km from Darwin, $3750 recovery :(

44478



shiiiieeeet !!

[TPC]

Broke drivers side axle I think, 700km from Darwin, $3750 recovery :(

44478
Ouch, that is why I have RAA premium.

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

lol mate, dont mean to sound like a prick here but that is not an axle breaking.

[rafa]

lol mate, dont mean to sound like a prick here but that is not an axle breaking.

Ok. But not a mechanic. Wheel ay weird angle and looks like it's about to fall off

[threedogs]

WOW Rafa I could've driven up from Melb and towed you back to base for that coin,

[BigRAWesty]

lol mate, dont mean to sound like a prick here but that is not an axle breaking.

What are you thinking??

[threedogs]

Collapsed CV or cactus wheel bearings, would be hard to hear any noise on those roads.
Bummer hope the repair bill isn't too high

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

In the last month I've rebuilt my front hubs, no great feat . But it taught me how the entire front diff works, as simple as it is the engineering behind it is amazing in terms of how to make a diff near on indestructible. Look for one wheel to completely loose it like the one in the picture one of the king bearings has to have fallen out lol. You can take the cv's out and the hubs will still hold there alignment its the top and bottom king bearing that literally attach it to the diff.

44482

Please by all means those that know more than i do correct me, before you venture on these kinds of trips you should know your car inside and out and have all your maintenance done. This isnt a common problem that happens this is something that would have takin quite some time to develop.

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

it's hard to tell by photo it could be the wheel bearings,

[BigRAWesty]

That's what I was thinking, kingpin bearings.. You'd hear wheel bearings like that..

[rafa]

In the last month I've rebuilt my front hubs, no great feat . But it taught me how the entire front diff works, as simple as it is the engineering behind it is amazing in terms of how to make a diff near on indestructible. Look for one wheel to completely loose it like the one in the picture one of the king bearings has to have fallen out lol. You can take the cv's out and the hubs will still hold there alignment its the top and bottom king bearing that literally attach it to the diff.

44482

Please by all means those that know more than i do correct me, before you venture on these kinds of trips you should know your car inside and out and have all your maintenance done. This isnt a common problem that happens this is something that would have takin quite some time to develop.

My vehicle is serviced every 5000km and had all new wheel bearings 6 weeks ago. I'm hopeless with mechanics but pay to have it over maintained. Any ever found it's fixed there and then.

Your right about not hearing anything. I hit a wash out (wet season creek) not too fast I think. Then it lunged to the side and I stopped.

Interesting point came out it to do with remote travel and communications though. I got on my sat phone and tried to make a call to the next town along the track and couldn't hear a thing. So I used my HF radio to make a radio call. It worked fine.

[TPC]

My vehicle is serviced every 5000km and had all new wheel bearings 6 weeks ago. I'm hopeless with mechanics but pay to have it over maintained. Any ever found it's fixed there and then.

Your right about not hearing anything. I hit a wash out (wet season creek) not too fast I think. Then it lunged to the side and I stopped.

Interesting point came out it to do with remote travel and communications though. I got on my sat phone and tried to make a call to the next town along the track and couldn't hear a thing. So I used my HF radio to make a radio call. It worked fine.
What type of Satphone do you have?

[rafa]

Thuraya satsleeve

[BigRAWesty]

Is the car in your possession still??

[TPC]

Thuraya satsleeve
They can be difficult as they work back to one geostationary satellite so you need to be facing the direction of the satellite when using them, but you probably already know that.
I have had difficulty using the Thuraya when it is windy as the wind prevented me from hearing and when I turned away from the wind I lost service.

[rafa]

Is the car in your possession still??

It's locked in at a bush police station. I got a lift for the last 200km. Then will have to get a charter plane back to Darwin Friday.

Truck left Darwin at sparrows this morning to go get ute. :(

[rafa]

They can be difficult as they work back to one geostationary satellite so you need to be facing the direction of the satellite when using them, but you probably already know that.
I have had difficulty using the Thuraya when it is windy as the wind prevented me from hearing and when I turned away from the wind I lost service.

Worked fine so far when I have never "needed" it. You know hi honey what's the footy score etc. Pretty pissed that it didn't yesterday. Was in open. Facing the right way. Even stood on one leg ;)

The codan NGT never fails

[Winnie]

Do you have insurance for a recovery like that?

[threedogs]

Do you have insurance for a recovery like that?
Same with Winnie couldn't take too many break downs
like that a year very costly exercise in anyones books

Interested to learn what it is with every one saying how bulletproof Patrols are.
Even though Rafa is using his in extreme conditions day in day out.

[rafa]

Do you have insurance for a recovery like that?

RAC have agreed to Pay $3000 of the recovery. Phew.

But would be interesting to see if you can buy 4wd recovery insurance

[Winnie]

Something you should look into for sure mate. Glad to hear the RAC came to the party for you, that would have taken away some pain.

[Clunk]

Gday Clunk,

Here you go. If you need any more pics let me know.

Graeme

Superb stuff, thanks for those pics mate

[threedogs]

@ Rafa gotta be happy with that,
now to find out if any recent work was responsible for the failure
Hope not

[jack]

RAC have agreed to Pay $3000 of the recovery. Phew.

But would be interesting to see if you can buy 4wd recovery insurance

Hi Rafa,

I'm just in the process of changing my insurance and asked that specific question. I'm now with RACV and they said that my comprehensive insurance will cover me for towing Australia wide to the chosen repairer, no limit on distance if this is the result of an accident. They will also cover the towing from a holding yard to repairer.
For breakdown I have 'RACV Total Care', they will cover me for recovery and towing from any location regardless of distance to the nearest service centre. This covers any car I am driving, not car specific. Not sure if you have an equivalent cover up there but for about $200 it's money well spent.

Good luck with the repairs.

[grahamap]

Took blue steel out for its first adventure, after all the repairs and work ive done I figured it would be pointless without a little fun. I spent the morning making sure everything was fastened and right to go.. Found a rather easy track starting at sofala and ending round capertee and I was really impressed with how she handled, I even ventured off the track and found my way up a river washout till I couldnt go futher. Had no maps, phone or jack (oops) but it was definitely exciting. The l28 was no slouch and managed up everything with ease, that being said on very steep decents she stalled on me which was a bit unnerving. I assume that is a common drawback with carbs, but id like to hear others experiences. I managed to shear off a few bolts that held on the passenger side step too, I thought that was funny.

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

My vehicle is serviced every 5000km and had all new wheel bearings 6 weeks ago. I'm hopeless with mechanics but pay to have it over maintained. Any ever found it's fixed there and then.

Your right about not hearing anything. I hit a wash out (wet season creek) not too fast I think. Then it lunged to the side and I stopped.

Interesting point came out it to do with remote travel and communications though. I got on my sat phone and tried to make a call to the next town along the track and couldn't hear a thing. So I used my HF radio to make a radio call. It worked fine.

Mate lets get to the bottom of this, sounds you've done everything possible on your behalf. I would love to see some pictures of the hub as it sits. If it was reassembled 6 weeks ago I'm pretty certain that who ever did the work even tho its your trusted mechanic, they do have apprentices and has not assembled things correctly. In saying that I mean maybe the locking shims between the hub nuts has not been tabbed over, allowing the full hub assembly to come apart. Nissan front assemblies go for hundred of thousands k's before needing a rebuild only because the axle oil seal has failed. Hence why you get a leaking hub. Mate if you lived within a couple hours drive from me I would load my tools and come to you get this sorted out.

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

O and,

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/05/43.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/05/42.jpg

[MEGOMONSTER]

O and,
Is that all you've done.
The colour aren't pretty but each to their own. Lol
Nice job.

[rafa]

Mate lets get to the bottom of this, sounds you've done everything possible on your behalf. I would love to see some pictures of the hub as it sits. If it was reassembled 6 weeks ago I'm pretty certain that who ever did the work even tho its your trusted mechanic, they do have apprentices and has not assembled things correctly. In saying that I mean maybe the locking shims between the hub nuts has not been tabbed over, allowing the full hub assembly to come apart. Nissan front assemblies go for hundred of thousands k's before needing a rebuild only because the axle oil seal has failed. Hence why you get a leaking hub. Mate if you lived within a couple hours drive from me I would load my tools and come to you get this sorted out.

Well thTs a great offer thanks mate, I've asked for photos as he pulls it apart. I'll put them here but another post.

As soon as I find out what's wrong I'll let you know.



Marty

[Family4x4]

Last night I fitted the LSD/Disc brake rear end.

[FNQGU]

This morning the truck started like a sick dog with a big puff of white smoke which kicked off a Post Trip assessment and maintenance day and unfortunately I found a few things.... Firstly, some water in the in-line fuel filter (sorry, no pic) but as I had only filled up in Cairns I was a bit doubtful that I had gotten a bad dose of fuel. Decided to check out the fuel system in a bit more detail and found the main fuel/water separating filter also had a bit of water in it. Drained that too. Then found this:

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A bit hard to see, but there is a crack in the breather tube fitting on the main tank which by the looks of it has been leaking fuel and will need some work. I suspect that condensation has been forming in the tank but could be wrong. Currently looking to drop the tank, cut out the fitting and silver solder in a new one at a better angle. Might try a 90 degree bend so the hose doesn't rub on the underside of the vehicle floor which had previously been a problem. I suspect that I have actually caused the crack myself when trying to gently lever the fitting down so the breather tube didn't rub.

Further to this little headache, I noticed that several of the manual hub main bolts were loose. Pulled the manual hubs off to tighten the bolts and check if any water might have gotten in. Found that all was good on the drivers side.

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/BenKDJ/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/IMG_20140515_172807_417_zpsx0n36xru.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/BenKDJ/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/IMG_20140515_172807_417_zpsx0n36xru.jpg.html)

But that there was no retaining clip on the passengers side!!! WTF!! Glad I pulled the hub off and had a look.
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Anyway, at least the bearing grease all seemed to be fine, so I'll source a retaining clip, add a bit more grease and make things right tomorrow.

[nissannewby]

Well thTs a great offer thanks mate, I've asked for photos as he pulls it apart. I'll put them here but another post.

As soon as I find out what's wrong I'll let you know.



Marty

Marty I have seen this before. It looks to be a kingpin bearing failure hence the angle. If wheel bearing were checked and greased and that's as far as they went then the bearings probably weren't even checked.

[rafa]

Marty I have seen this before. It looks to be a kingpin bearing failure hence the angle. If wheel bearing were checked and greased and that's as far as they went then the bearings probably weren't even checked.

Thanks. The front wheel bearings were replaced about 6000 km ago. I saw the grease go in. And the bearings were still on the shaft. Although fused by heat. Mechanic thinks seal on diff side failed

[firm351]

Took it for a day out at the beach.44726

[mudski]

Took mine for a weekend up in the high country....

44731

[Hodge]

Got the fuel manager filter fitted, got the exhaust rattle fixed, diffs and locker services, tyres rotated balanced, and alignment done. Also the roof rack was replaced under warranty for small rust marks.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Got the fuel manager filter fitted, got the exhaust rattle fixed, diffs and locker services, tyres rotated balanced, and alignment done. Also the roof rack was replaced under warranty for small rust marks.

Well a few dollars gone there.

[Hodge]

Well a few dollars gone there.

Not as much as it sounds, majority of it was warranty covered.

[AB]

I have taken the plunge and accepted that I simply do not have time to get my car ready for the Simpson trip.

Only 4 weekends and they are all taken up with family commitments, explorer Aussie expo and organising expo.

Safe to say I have officially bittern off too much!

Booked it in with Patrolapart to get it up to scratch.

This is the first time a skilled mechanic can look at my car...

They'll take one look I'm sure and say what have you done to your car you hack...lol

[growler2058]

Sounds serious AB

[Winnie]

I have taken the plunge and accepted that I simply do not have time to get my car ready for the Simpson trip.

Only 4 weekends and they are all taken up with family commitments, explorer Aussie expo and organising expo.

Safe to say I have officially bittern off too much!

Booked it in with Patrolapart to get it up to scratch.

This is the first time a skilled mechanic can look at my car...

They'll take one look I'm sure and say what have you done to your car you hack...lol

What are they doing to it?

[Clunk]

What are they doing to it?

Hopefully not condemn it Bwahahahaha

[nissannewby]

I have taken the plunge and accepted that I simply do not have time to get my car ready for the Simpson trip.

Only 4 weekends and they are all taken up with family commitments, explorer Aussie expo and organising expo.

Safe to say I have officially bittern off too much!

Booked it in with Patrolapart to get it up to scratch.

This is the first time a skilled mechanic can look at my car...

They'll take one look I'm sure and say what have you done to your car you hack...lol

Send it up here for a month with a blank cheque book :p

[lucus30]

I have taken the plunge and accepted that I simply do not have time to get my car ready for the Simpson trip.

Only 4 weekends and they are all taken up with family commitments, explorer Aussie expo and organising expo.

Safe to say I have officially bittern off too much!

Booked it in with Patrolapart to get it up to scratch.

This is the first time a skilled mechanic can look at my car...

They'll take one look I'm sure and say what have you done to your car you hack...lol

Well at least it's with some body that is reliable and not hacks themselves. Any mechanical work that I won't do myself will be done through them

[Stropp]

yep me too AB im working 7 days a week till we go so i have mine booked in to get the finishing done so i can be sure its all ok.

[AB]

Winnie, I need the slave cylinder done, some basic wiring fixing, look at speedo issue, service, check contamination in diffs, transfer, gearbox.

Fuse on left led ballast is melting, rotate tyres there's a few other things I can't remember.

I need a full look over everything as well.

Brake and power steering fluid.

Some rubbers are split, etc

I know it's all simple stuff but I simply do not have a spare day to knuckle down and do it all.

[Bloodyaussie]

Winnie, I need the slave cylinder done, some basic wiring fixing, look at speedo issue, service, check contamination in diffs, transfer, gearbox.

Fuse on left led ballast is melting, rotate tyres there's a few other things I can't remember.

I need a full look over everything as well.

Some rubbers are split, etc

I know it's all simple stuff but I simply do not have a spare day to knuckle down and do it all.

Sounds like ongoing maintenance that has not been done to me..... slacker

[Winnie]

I am struggling to find time to do things myself. Normally I am home by 4pm but lately I have been getting home at 6 and it is dark and wet and I don't have a shed. I need to change the brake fluid badly.
I should be able to knuckle down and make a list of rubbers that need replacing, change fluids etc this weekend.

[AB]

I am struggling to find time to do things myself. Normally I am home by 4pm but lately I have been getting home at 6 and it is dark and wet and I don't have a shed. I need to change the brake fluid badly.
I should be able to knuckle down and make a list of rubbers that need replacing, change fluids etc this weekend.

Poor bugger...

Try coming home to screaming kids and 45 emails to attend to

[Hodge]

Left the farkin' thing at home. That's how much it's doing my head in. Easy fix, don't drive it. ha!

[Stropp]

Left the farkin' thing at home. That's how much it's doing my head in. Easy fix, don't drive it. ha!

:( Not good mate, hope you get sorted soon.

[Sir Roofy]

winnie, i need the slave cylinder done, some basic wiring fixing, look at speedo issue, service, check contamination in diffs, transfer, gearbox.

Fuse on left led ballast is melting, rotate tyres there's a few other things i can't remember.

I need a full look over everything as well.


Sounds like your not coming mate it wont be out
of the work shop in time lol

brake and power steering fluid.

Some rubbers are split, etc

i know it's all simple stuff but i simply do not have a spare day to knuckle down and do it all.

sounds like your not coming mate
it wont be out of the work shop in time lol

[AB]

sounds like your not coming mate
it wont be out of the work shop in time lol

I'm only getting the slave cylinder done, tyre rotate, engine oil, replace brake fluid and power steering, seal on handbrake housing, minor elec fix ups, couple of rubber replacements and a good looking over.

Hopefully not much!!!!

Got a rear superior 4340 adjustable panhard coming in so that will not bend in my life time!!!

The front panhard looks nicely tucked up behind the Harris nose so hopefully that will be fine until money permits!

[Sir Roofy]

i'm only getting the slave cylinder done, tyre rotate, engine oil, replace brake fluid and power steering, seal on handbrake housing, minor elec fix ups, couple of rubber replacements and a good looking over.

Hopefully not much!!!!

Got a rear superior 4340 adjustable panhard coming in so that will not bend in my life time!!!

The front panhard looks nicely tucked up behind the harris nose so hopefully that will be fine until money permits!

wow wish i could do that in such a short time

[Hodge]

:( Not good mate, hope you get sorted soon.

Yeh very frustrating. If I don't get it looked and or fixed soon, drastic measures will be taken. Either rip the farkin pos 3L out and put a 4.2 in, expensive exercise though, $ I don't have, so that idea has a sub-10% chance... Or just part it, sell and recoup some $ out of it and look at other options. At this stage I'm very over it. Lost a lot of nerves last few weeks. For now , she can sit in the driveway, as its a waste of diesel driving it as it is...

[Winnie]

Whoah, what have I missed Hodge? What's going on with your car mate?

[Hodge]

Whoah, what have I missed Hodge? What's going on with your car mate?

Inconsistent power issues, I've had for a long time now mate. One day she is a rocket, the next shes a complete slug. Mainly in 4th and 5th, but lately it's been across the gears. And I touch, or do nothing to it inbetween. It's like everytime I turn the engine on or off, the car rolls the dice, to set the power it's gonna have. For example, one set of lights on take off, it shoots off nearly snapping my neck, good in 2nd, 3rd, then 4th she just sits there laboring and boost maxes out but she just takes ages to get there. Then the next set of lights, it can be vice versa... Very slow on take off, then once I get to 3rd or 4th, she absolutely hammers... Thats just one of the examples. Sometimes it gets boderline dangerous when mergin on freeways etc...

And I've head a thread about it before asking for opinions, and gone through everything from MAF, to air filter, to adjusting the needle and dawes valve till cows come home. Mudski helped me a lot in this part, with the gear and MAFS, and setting it all up. Out of ideas. Just fed up with it.

[Parksy]

Have you tried a can of that intake cleaner hodge? Subaru sell it and I think you can buy it at auto shops also, just has a different name. Worth a shot...

[threedogs]

Left the farkin' thing at home. That's how much it's doing my head in. Easy fix, don't drive it. ha!
Yo Hodgey whats up with it , cant be much its a new car

[Winnie]

Yo Hodgey whats up with it , cant be much its a new car


Inconsistent power issues, I've had for a long time now mate. One day she is a rocket, the next shes a complete slug. Mainly in 4th and 5th, but lately it's been across the gears. And I touch, or do nothing to it inbetween. It's like everytime I turn the engine on or off, the car rolls the dice, to set the power it's gonna have. For example, one set of lights on take off, it shoots off nearly snapping my neck, good in 2nd, 3rd, then 4th she just sits there laboring and boost maxes out but she just takes ages to get there. Then the next set of lights, it can be vice versa... Very slow on take off, then once I get to 3rd or 4th, she absolutely hammers... Thats just one of the examples. Sometimes it gets boderline dangerous when mergin on freeways etc...

And I've head a thread about it before asking for opinions, and gone through everything from MAF, to air filter, to adjusting the needle and dawes valve till cows come home. Mudski helped me a lot in this part, with the gear and MAFS, and setting it all up. Out of ideas. Just fed up with it.

There you go John.

[Irish]

Inconsistent power issues, I've had for a long time now mate. One day she is a rocket, the next shes a complete slug. Mainly in 4th and 5th, but lately it's been across the gears. And I touch, or do nothing to it inbetween. It's like everytime I turn the engine on or off, the car rolls the dice, to set the power it's gonna have. For example, one set of lights on take off, it shoots off nearly snapping my neck, good in 2nd, 3rd, then 4th she just sits there laboring and boost maxes out but she just takes ages to get there. Then the next set of lights, it can be vice versa... Very slow on take off, then once I get to 3rd or 4th, she absolutely hammers... Thats just one of the examples. Sometimes it gets boderline dangerous when mergin on freeways etc...

And I've head a thread about it before asking for opinions, and gone through everything from MAF, to air filter, to adjusting the needle and dawes valve till cows come home. Mudski helped me a lot in this part, with the gear and MAFS, and setting it all up. Out of ideas. Just fed up with it.

This might be a veeeeery long shot, but I used to have a company car that had the same symptoms, turned out the brake light switch running from the pedal was wearing prematurely and intermittantly sticking in the "on" position, fooling the engine management system into thinking I had my foot on the brakes, when it happened it'd cut power so you'd hit the accelerator and it'd feel like it was running on one pot.

[AB]

Send it up here for a month with a blank cheque book :p

If I had endless money that would be a wonderful option!!!

[mudnut]

Meticulously going through all of the connectors in the loom may be your best bet. Also the 'Knockometer" method might work in this case. Tapping the handle of a screwdriver on components and wiring loom. In a perfect world, it would be excellent to do that while the car was on a dyno, as you could see if there was a change. (we used to do that on locomotives on load test and it worked in many hard to fix cases).

[Hodge]

Have you tried a can of that intake cleaner hodge? Subaru sell it and I think you can buy it at auto shops also, just has a different name. Worth a shot...

Hey mate, no I haven't. But I'll take that onboard. The problem is, if something is broken, then why does it drive ridiculously good sometimes. One would think it would be a slug all the time. I've tried all the surface bits, like full NADS, Egr blocked, new intercooler, new MAF's, cleaned MAF's, new air filter, new fuel filter.... List goes on.

Haven't driven it for 3rd day now and my blood pressure is normal now. Don't intend to, while I ponder what to do, whilst consulting with the finance minister.

[Maxhead]

Hey mate, no I haven't. But I'll take that onboard. The problem is, if something is broken, then why does it drive ridiculously good sometimes. One would think it would be a slug all the time. I've tried all the surface bits, like full NADS, Egr blocked, new intercooler, new MAF's, cleaned MAF's, new air filter, new fuel filter.... List goes on.

Haven't driven it for 3rd day now and my blood pressure is normal now. Don't intend to, while I ponder what to do, whilst consulting with the finance minister.

Hay Hodge, have you tried resetting the ecu? Disconnect the battery overnight?

[growler2058]

Hay Hodge, have you tried resetting the ecu? Disconnect the battery overnight?

Youre a thinkin man's, man,...mannn

[Hodge]

Hay Hodge, have you tried resetting the ecu? Disconnect the battery overnight?

Hey bud. I haven't, tried that yet? Sometimes when I clean the MAF I disconnect it for an hour or so, just because I've read a few times to do so. But that obviously wasn't long enough for the ECU to reset?
Will definitely give it a shot!

[AB]

Well I dropped the gq off to Patrolapart this morning.

Lets just say it has to spend the night there.

I've been treating it like poo and neglecting it for a few years and the list of things is quite extensive....lol

Cracked engine mounts to bearings to radius arms to the nylons and much more...

It's getting a small makeover and I promised myself to look after it from now on...bahaha

[lucus30]

Will be interested to see what you get done and the associated $ damage

[AB]

Will be interested to see what you get done and the associated $ damage

Yes.....That will be interesting...lol

[lucus30]

Yes.....That will be interesting...lol

My ms had some work done to my patrol for the roadworthy through them before she gave the patrol to me. I saw the invoice in the glove box and was surprised at how reasonable the prices they charged were

[AB]

My ms had some work done to my patrol for the roadworthy through them before she gave the patrol to me. I saw the invoice in the glove box and was surprised at how reasonable the prices they charged were

Yeah they are good. I'm just concerned with the amount needing to be done that's all...

[Alitis007]

Hey bud. I haven't, tried that yet? Sometimes when I clean the MAF I disconnect it for an hour or so, just because I've read a few times to do so. But that obviously wasn't long enough for the ECU to reset? Will definitely give it a shot!

Hey Eric, didn't realize you still had dramas mate. As an uneducated guess it sounds like a bad electrical connection but that could be anything from a dry solder join in the ecu or other electrical component to a broken wire, where the "break" makes connection and the car drives good then when you go over a bump it breaks the connection and the car drives horribly. I wouldn't mind having a look at it one day just to play around with it....

Do you know anyone with the same year and engine as your trol you could borrow an ecu from ??? Only thing i don't know if the ecu needs to be synced with the bcm tho

[grahamap]

Went in to repair the slight leak coming from the head off the power steering mount. Turns out prev owner had snapped a bolt clean off, at first it just looked like it had gunk in it so I poked at it with my sharp hook set. Fuckin thing started to spin! Managed to rotate it enough then hit it with my vice grips. Put some sealant on and torqued to spec then went to replace the pulley for the belt. Last bolt going on, seems like its taking awhile theeeeen I feel it give and the cunt just starts spinning ughhh fix one, make another haha gonna run a tap thru today and see if I can just clean up the thread

[DX grunt]

Drove it to work, drove it home - on the bitumen!!!

[Stropp]

Drove it to work, drove it home - on the bitumen!!!

nothing new lol

[AB]

Wow...car feels brand new again!!!


Spent a small a fortune but I am ready for the trip. The boys at Patrolapart did a great job. Even little niggly things like fixing up AB's DIY wiring...lol

[Hodge]

Hey Eric, didn't realize you still had dramas mate. As an uneducated guess it sounds like a bad electrical connection but that could be anything from a dry solder join in the ecu or other electrical component to a broken wire, where the "break" makes connection and the car drives good then when you go over a bump it breaks the connection and the car drives horribly. I wouldn't mind having a look at it one day just to play around with it....

Do you know anyone with the same year and engine as your trol you could borrow an ecu from ??? Only thing i don't know if the ecu needs to be synced with the bcm tho

Thanks George!
I don't know anybody with the same year and manual that I can compare the pair with. I spent a while, not long ago looking over connections that are at reach. I didn't pull much apart but yeah, as far as everything i got my hands onto it seemed good. But you have the right idea, as it does seem like something electrical. In saying that though few weeks back in Tallarook, if it was to show that sort of symptom it would have been then as the car copped a good shake over. But that day it too, it had all the power in the world. Might to more analyzing over the weekend, and play with the boost control for the 389284th time, just in case it is something like that.

[mudski]

Thanks George!
I don't know anybody with the same year and manual that I can compare the pair with. I spent a while, not long ago looking over connections that are at reach. I didn't pull much apart but yeah, as far as everything i got my hands onto it seemed good. But you have the right idea, as it does seem like something electrical. In saying that though few weeks back in Tallarook, if it was to show that sort of symptom it would have been then as the car copped a good shake over. But that day it too, it had all the power in the world. Might to more analyzing over the weekend, and play with the boost control for the 389284th time, just in case it is something like that.

Wind your needle valve in a tad more Eric....

[Sir Roofy]

Wind your needle valve in a tad more Eric....

mark you don't think the ball bearing might be sticking

[Winnie]

It's not limp mode is it?

[mudski]

mark you don't think the ball bearing might be sticking
If it was he wouldn't get his max boost at all...

It's not limp mode is it?

Nah mate limp mode you can't drive at all until you let off the go pedal and back on again.

[cgm]

Wow...car feels brand new again!!!


Spent a small a fortune but I am ready for the trip. The boys at Patrolapart did a great job. Even little niggly things like fixing up AB's DIY wiring...lol

Hope they gave you a discount with all the free advertising they got out of you this week. :)

[Clunk]

Hope they gave you a discount with all the free advertising they got out of you this week. :)

He probably swapped the work for some redback rooftop bags lol

[Alitis007]

Thanks George! I don't know anybody with the same year and manual that I can compare the pair with. I spent a while, not long ago looking over connections that are at reach. I didn't pull much apart but yeah, as far as everything i got my hands onto it seemed good. But you have the right idea, as it does seem like something electrical. In saying that though few weeks back in Tallarook, if it was to show that sort of symptom it would have been then as the car copped a good shake over. But that day it too, it had all the power in the world. Might to more analyzing over the weekend, and play with the boost control for the 389284th time, just in case it is something like that.

Then thing with electrics is when they get hot they sometimes make a good connection till they get cold again, same as when a globe blows and you tap the lens and it works again untill you turn the light off and the filament breaks contact. The other problem is that you should have a fault code flash up if it was a sensor but i said to try another ecu ( don't go and buy 1 see if we can find another to borrow) in case there is a fault with it for some reason and thats causing all the dramas.

If all the sensors, wiring and all the other electrical components are ok the only other things left are the injector pump, injectors and turbo i would think

[Hodge]

Wind your needle valve in a tad more Eric....

Will try that again mate. At the moment It maxes boost around 2000-2500 revs, not sure if that is too slow or too fast.



Nah mate limp mode you can't drive at all until you let off the go pedal and back on again.

Nah definitely not limp mode. When she is in slug mode, the power loss is there way before boost even hits 12-14. Also releasing and re-applying throttle makes no difference.


Then thing with electrics is when they get hot they sometimes make a good connection till they get cold again, same as when a globe blows and you tap the lens and it works again untill you turn the light off and the filament breaks contact. The other problem is that you should have a fault code flash up if it was a sensor but i said to try another ecu ( don't go and buy 1 see if we can find another to borrow) in case there is a fault with it for some reason and thats causing all the dramas.

If all the sensors, wiring and all the other electrical components are ok the only other things left are the injector pump, injectors and turbo i would think

As far as codes and lights, nothing comes up, as I constantly monitor it on scangauge. The only code there is the EGR code (blocked). And also no lights.
Once again, if it is a mechanical issue, such as the pump, injectors and/or the turbo, it's still very bizzare, why sometimes it gives me all the power in the world.

[DX grunt]

Over the next few days, I'm gunna drive my Patrol over 700km - on the bitumen - again!! lol

Time to hit the big smoke for some RnR.

[Clunk]

Over the next few days, I'm gunna drive my Patrol over 700km - on the bitumen - again!! lol

Time to hit the big smoke for some RnR.

Popping in are ya?

[oncedisturbed]

Installed a new Sony XAV-601BT head unit in the Troll and ordered a new Hiflo 3" cat from the crew at Genie


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[Avo]

Just went out to the shed and started mine up..poor thing should be on blocks,only did 26km in the last month....was thinking about taking it for a drive but it's raining..

[Avo]

put new plates on mrs possums car this week,to match mine.

[Hodge]

I was gonna jump in mine and take it for a spin, tinker with boost control a bit more and possibly head over to Mudskis, but walked out looked at it and walked back inside.

[TPC]

Just went out to the shed and started mine up..poor thing should be on blocks,only did 26km in the last month....was thinking about taking it for a drive but it's raining..
Don't GQ's work in the rain?

[Avo]

yeah but no point getting it wet if your not going to get it dirty...

[Alitis007]

As far as codes and lights, nothing comes up, as I constantly monitor it on scangauge. The only code there is the EGR code (blocked). And also no lights. Once again, if it is a mechanical issue, such as the pump, injectors and/or the turbo, it's still very bizzare, why sometimes it gives me all the power in the world. Maybe start a thread asking if someone will lend you their ecu?? But like i said i'm not sure if its plug and play or if you will need to sync the ecu with the bcm and nats system. When i get a chance mate i'll let you know and we'll have a looksee

[thebrod]

Pulled the window tint off the front window. The guy that I bought the Patrol off thought that it looked cool (yep, he was right!), and its great while driving during the day, but totally illegal and a big P.I.T.A. at night.
Was actually bracing myself for a whole world of pain getting it off, but it came off really easy and didnt leave any glue behind. Only took about 45mins all up.
Method used was :
1. spray entire window with windex (make sure that its the one that says not to use on window tint!)
2. cover entire window with a large black plastic garbage bad to keep the windex from evaporating and get some free heat from the sun
3. park in the sun and leave for 30mins.
It is actually quite wintery here today so I gave it a bit of help from a heat gun on the outside of the window
4. peel back slowly from one corner, dont pull too fast or jerk it or you'll leave glue behind
5. drink a beer to celebrate a job well done!!!!

[Hodge]

Many thanks to Mudski! Took the car around to his place and he tampered with the needle valve and we both took it for a spin and shes back to normal now. Very happy jan! Lets just see how long it stays this way ...

[Hodge]

Maybe start a thread asking if someone will lend you their ecu?? But like i said i'm not sure if its plug and play or if you will need to sync the ecu with the bcm and nats system. When i get a chance mate i'll let you know and we'll have a looksee

Thanks George. After Mudski played around with it today, it's leaning towards the boost control side of things as the culprit. So will keep an eye out on it and see if it shovels s*** in my face again. Hopefully not.

[mudski]

No problems Eric. Lets hope she stays good.
As for me. Finished off extending the Ferrets rear light bracket.
45027

Then I decided to drill some holes...
45028

[Winnie]

No problems Eric. Lets hope she stays good.
As for me. Finished off extending the Ferrets rear light bracket.
<img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45027"/>

Then I decided to drill some holes...
<img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45028"/>

What are you planning?

[Clunk]

What are you planning?

Ventilation

[cgm]

What are you planning?

Yeah, that's definitely got me wondering as well ...

[Winnie]

Ventilation
Saving weight for fuel economy.

[mudski]

What are you planning?
A real big headache tomorrow...

Ventilation
Nope...

Yeah, that's definitely got me wondering as well ...
Haha!

Saving weight for fuel economy.
Not quite.
A few GU owners should know what I am about to do...The clue is in the picture..

[jack]

Keep them guessing Mark

[Stropp]

Reinforcing the rear door where it cracked.

[mudski]

Reinforcing the rear door where it cracked.
Winrar!!!!

[Clunk]

Wasn't difficult to tell considering the bloody big crack and the fact you've just bought a set of 35s and were modifying the light bracket etcetera etcetera etcetera

[Stropp]

Wasn't difficult to tell considering the bloody big crack and the fact you've just bought a set of 35s and were modifying the light bracket etcetera etcetera etcetera

No excuses too late, I'm the winnar :)

[Pokey]

So Mudski what actually caused the crack in the door?

[Parksy]

The GU badge.

[Hodge]

So Mudski what actually caused the crack in the door?

The weight of the 35s and so sometimes 33s on the door. It wants to peel the door outwards and thus there crack begins.

[mudski]

Todays the day I start the welding, grinding, bogging, painting etc etc. Kinda nervous that it won't turn out and will turn to shite, but I have done the drilling so its no turning back...

[mudski]

All welded up, grinded back and having a beer waiting for the bog to dry. ..

[TPC]

All welded up, grinded back and having a beer waiting for the bog to dry. ..
Where are the pics?

[Bloodyaussie]

Did you disconnect the batteries.

[mudski]

Did you disconnect the batteries.

Err nup:o pics to come.

[Bloodyaussie]

Err nup:o pics to come.

Is possible to fry your ecu and other electrics....