What did you do to your Patrol today!

[mudski]

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

Maybe but everything still works...luckily.
Im wondering how much better the welds would have been if I mig welded using gas. As welding the thinner sections still blew holes. But after a few grinds, then rewelds it all came up pretty good.

[BigRAWesty]

Installed my new 28 smd led roof lights.
:-o I can see....

[mudnut]

Get a tig set up. Easier to use, puts less heat into the work, cleaner weld, excellent strength and uses less gas.

[mudski]

Get a tig set up. Easier to use, puts less heat into the work, cleaner weld, excellent strength and uses less gas.

Too late bud as I just bought the mig. I need a crap load of new tools, BA can vouch for this, lol, so mabye down the track I will.

[AB]

Hoping my sender unit is going to be ok for the aux tank!

Being testing it for half an hour now, it definitely reads resistance when moving the float but It's not steady, jumps around and sometimes goes back to the original reading from when float is at bottom although float is at top.

All connections seem fine and is clean on the sender slider reading thinngy, not bent and actually looks in pretty good condition but it worries me.

Not sure what to do as it does read changes in float movement....Bugger!!!!

[Winnie]

I'm thinking about getting a new one just because... While it's out

[AB]

I'm thinking about getting a new one just because... While it's out

I know....really do not want to take it back out again!!!!

[cgm]

... the sender slider reading thinngy ...

Love the technical description. :)

[cgm]

Where are the next pics Mudski? Came back tonight to see what it was, now after being told it's obvious, but love to see how it comes up ...

[mudski]

Where are the next pics Mudski? Came back tonight to see what it was, now after being told it's obvious, but love to see how it comes up ...

I'll wait until I'm finished. Well, atleast to the painting part. I then will start a DIY thread for others to see how I did it.

[threedogs]

Fitted an amp that will be wired up later, will be sourcing a sub from somewhere

[TPC]

Fitted an amp that will be wired up later, will be sourcing a sub from somewhere

Is that so you can have your Doof Doof music really loud?

[mudski]

Just make sure you wear your cap backwards John and have the seat reclined back...

[threedogs]

got the nodding dog head already lol
More like the three Tenors flat stick

[mudnut]

Pulled the radiator out and am waiting to take it to a mate's place. He repairs radiators for a living. He reckons the Patrol bodies flex better than the Yotas, so fair better on corrugations and stuff. As a trade off, the solder can split. I actually liked the top radiator mounts on my 4wd Corolla, (Gasp...blasphemy). They let the radiator move more freely, so I am thinking about making a similar system for the Old Trol.

[threedogs]

what style are you repairing all alloy or have you a copper and brass number.
what does your mate recommend?

[mudnut]

B/C, TD. I've trusted B/C for 30 odd years and they can be fixed easier. I reckon the jury is still out on whether alloy is worth swapping to.

[threedogs]

Seems to be the go for longevity, as all alloy to me is so over priced IMO
Rubber mounting it somehow has to help too.
Think Winnie got one that didn't break the bank,
how was the fan??

[mudnut]

The fan is just starting to show its age. I will keep an eye on it an put it on the to do list.

[Stropp]

Dropped it off at the mechanics, looks like a new wheel bearing along with new hoses, all of them and heaps more :(

[Stropp]

and now the swivel hubs as well and broken bolts on the gearbox crossmember, i think someone is trying to make it hard for me to go on this trip to the simpson :(

[mudski]

What's wrong with the swivel hub? The cross member bolts are a pain, I have one that's stripped the captive nut in the chassis rail.

[Stropp]

swivel hubs are like a boghole is how he described them, brown goo :(

[mudnut]

Got the radiator back, and was told the minor leak was not the cause of the coolant loss. I followed my mate's advice and took off the fan belt and ran the motor to check for bubbles at the head ( attached a half plastic bottle to one of the sensor holes). When I revved the engine water blurted out so I have taken the head off. Found two of the stainless steel rings on the gasket have split. My mate has taken the head to pressure test and machine. He had a quick check of the known spots that the heads crack and found nothing. Also found that the exhaust manifold was warped, explains why I get fumes under heavy acceleration, so he is gunna machine that too.

[aarron]

Gday fellas, need some help. My front tyres on my 06 GU Ute were wearing oddly so I got her up on the stands and gave the wheel a wobble, I have movement up and down but NOT side to side, the hub and brake rotor move with the wheel, is it safe to say the bearings are gone? Both outer shoulders (fronts) were more worn than the others but unevenly between the two, is this just a camber issue? Any help would be awesome.

[mudnut]

G,day, aarron, and welcome to the forum. Do the bearings make a rumbling sound when you spin the wheels. If not, the bearings may just need a re-grease and to be adjusted properly. Try the search function as I am sure there are threads on how to to bearings.

[aarron]

Any ideas on the un even shoulder wear?
Thanks in advance.

[mudnut]

Check all of the bushes on the front axle and suspension. Also check the swivel hub bearings (king pins). Do the wheel bearings and get a wheel alignment.

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

Any ideas on the un even shoulder wear?
Thanks in advance.


Jack the car up and check for bearing play, if no bearing play check your tyre pressure! Tyre pressure on road is so important just ask a truck driver!. Wheel alignment wont have much to do with shoulders wearing on tyres as there is no camber adjustment on diff. Hubs are secured by the king bing bearings top and bottom.

If you have movement up and down your king bearings are worn,

Everyone that owns a patrol should strip one side of a front diff, once you do you'll understand so much more.

[Headhoncho67]

9" Ironman Supernova HID lights!

[TPC]

Chopped the mesh out of the bottom half of the cargo barrier so I could use the wasted space between the cargo barrier and the back of the drawers.

Also fitted some LED lights to the small barn door.

[fourj]

Installed new UHF aerial, after some p@!:k decided it was more useful to them than it was to me last weekend!
Even had to unscrew a grub screw to take it!

[clubbyr8]

Ran cabling for the reversing camera and extra reversing lights...

[Stropp]

Not me but got the patrol back after getting it serviced and checked over prior to the Simpson trip also finally got the winch fitted albeit just a crappy Chinese on until I can afford a decent one.

[Hodge]

Just upgraded the interior LED lights to these large babies, will see what theyre like tonight . I also realized they fit perfectly in the reading lights up front, so I ordered another set.
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These were it.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/320924739585?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

[Cuppa]

Just finished mounting the sidesteps/running boards donated to me by GU CAMPER who has replaced them on his truck with some proper rocksliders. Wish I'd done the driver side first, that way I would have known how they were supposed to sit, but I didn't, I did the passenger side first. This was the side where GU CAMPER had used them as rocksliders. Much cursing & a bit of gentle persuasion with an angle grinder, a set of files, a couple of hacksaw blades & a 3lb lump hammer finally saw it mounted. Drivers side went on no trouble. It was only then I realised that the passenger side was bent up a couple of inches & a bit rearwards too. I reckon he was having fun when he did that! Still they are on, & look alright, & more importantly (& the reason for fitting them) will now protect the sills from the gravel attack they have been susceptible to.

Thanks Andy. :)

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/06/10.jpg

[Stropp]

Mounted the radio antennae and ran the cable to the inside of the cabin, just need to remember to seal the firewall up now to stop the water getting in.

[taslucas]

Drove it then heard it go bang a few times from the driver side front hub/cv.... Hmmmm....
Hubs in 2wd or 4wd: 5 "bangs" in 20 mins.
Hubs out, 2wd no bang but an occasional slight squeak.....

Any ideas?

[jay see]

I drove my to work and then I drive it home, same as yesterday.
Sorry guys I had to do it at least once.:clapping:

[Ben-e-boy]

Drove it then heard it go bang a few times from the driver side front hub/cv.... Hmmmm....
Hubs in 2wd or 4wd: 5 "bangs" in 20 mins.
Hubs out, 2wd no bang but an occasional slight squeak.....

Any ideas?

Hahaha..... sound like the front end has to come apart... I would say cv.

[XT43]

Replaced drivers side weatherstrips and did a dodgy self tapper fix of the drivers side door card corner onto the door.

[mudnut]

Make sure your hand brake isn't binding on, because it can sound like that too. I hope it is an easy fix for you.

[Hodge]

Just upgraded the interior LED lights to these large babies, will see what theyre like tonight . I also realized they fit perfectly in the reading lights up front, so I ordered another set.
454174541845419

These were it.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/320924739585?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Saw these for the first time at night. Just thought I'd mention they're super bright, inside the car it's like full daytime with them on. Bargain for that money. They fit snug between the light assembly and the cover. Same thing for the reading lights above the review mirror.

[threedogs]

Saw these for the first time at night. Just thought I'd mention they're super bright, inside the car it's like full daytime with them on. Bargain for that money. They fit snug between the light assembly and the cover. Same thing for the reading lights above the review mirror.

IMO you cant beat LEDs for Light , effect and power used what ever did we do without them,
Looking good Hodge, looking good

[aarron]

Love my led additions, turns night into day.

[mudski]

LED strip lights under the bonnet is something I have been meaning to do for a long time...

As for me. Re-adjusted the from Panhard rod. As it wasn't quite right, then had to re-adjust the drag link. Then I spotted the fan belt auto tensioner had blown the little shocker. Oil everywhere. Lucky I keep a spare tensioner under the seat.
I have also spotted the front of the motor behind the balancer is a little wet from oil.
I only bloody change the front seal last year too. Argh!

[Bloodyaussie]

Finally got ECUTALK to work............ now to figure out what it all means???? ha ha ha ha!!!

[mudski]

Yeah good luck with that mate.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Yeah good luck with that mate.
Lol........

[Bloodyaussie]

Got my alarm and central locking working after the pricks who stole my other car got my keys.... win win day !!!!

Now all I need is this snot to bugger off !!!

[mudski]

You removed the birds nest from under your dash yet?

[TPC]

Got my alarm and central locking working after the pricks who stole my other car got my keys.... win win day !!!!

Now all I need is this snot to bugger off !!!
You a bit like this are you?

[Bloodyaussie]

You a bit like this are you?

Bwa ha ha ha...... sniffle splurt... yep!!!

[Stropp]

got the fridge drop slide fitted, now i can open the fridge without having to stand on a box.

[threedogs]

@ Stropp are you going to cage in the fridge to make better use of the space.
No cheap but a great idea that's for sure

[taslucas]

Drove it then heard it go bang a few times from the driver side front hub/cv.... Hmmmm....
Hubs in 2wd or 4wd: 5 "bangs" in 20 mins.
Hubs out, 2wd no bang but an occasional slight squeak.....

Any ideas?

Ok, I didn't look much when I got home as it was dark and now I'm not near it BUT dad dropped in a piece of rubber he found in his drive after I visited. I know it's a long shot but does this look familiar to anyone? And also could that be the source of the clunks? It looks to me like it could be from the radius arms??

Ill put all this on another thread later to maybe help any others

EDIT: diameter is about 50mm

[MEGOMONSTER]

With the sub tank pump not working and a full sub tank, I decided to get a little fuel pump 2-3 litres per minute and empty out the sub tank.
Although I only got empty half the fuel tank.

The hose was quite difficult to feed down to the sub tank with so many twists and turns.
In the end I couldn't get down from the fuel cap so I opened the plastic guard from under the rear wheel arch and opened the fuel line and managed to get the hose all the way in from there.

[Covo71]

Finally got the Catchcan in but I think the bonnet is just resting on it. Don't think I will bother moving though as not pushing it up. Stereo going in next month, thank god.

[Stropp]

@ Stropp are you going to cage in the fridge to make better use of the space.
No cheap but a great idea that's for sure

no td i wont need to do that yet as i have the twin floor setup instead of the rear seats.

[Stropp]

Ok, I didn't look much when I got home as it was dark and now I'm not near it BUT dad dropped in a piece of rubber he found in his drive after I visited. I know it's a long shot but does this look familiar to anyone? And also could that be the source of the clunks? It looks to me like it could be from the radius arms??

Ill put all this on another thread later to maybe help any others

looks like the rubber that goes on top of the springs?????

[TPC]

Finally blocked the EGR, only took me 1 1/2 years.

[zak308]

Today was power steering belt, new coax and aerial for the two way and wiring up the interior lights to work as one. Now I've just got to figure out how and where I'm going to put my led strip to add to the interior lighting and I'll be set.

[Rumcajs]

Removed dead aux battery, another one gone! WTF is going on less than 18 months old. past 4 years went through 3x aux batteries 2x isolators, rewired entire dual batteries installation and still can get more than 18 months out of the aux battery.

Cheers

[taslucas]

looks like the rubber that goes on top of the springs?????

Sorry, crappy pic, it was only about a 50mm diameter.

[Bloodyaussie]

Lucas it looks like the rubber that goes into the chassis mate... look at the end of your radius arms and see if the rubbers are still there? ?

[mudski]

Sorry, crappy pic, it was only about a 50mm diameter.

How thick is it? To me it looks like a body mount rubber. Radius arm rubbers are mushroom shaped, shocker rubbers, hmm maybe, but body mounts can get really squashed like that looks like. Can't think of anything in the rear of your car that would use a mount like that. Thats a hard one mate.

[Parksy]

My guess is body mount related. Maybe once upon a time it was used to fix a clunking body mount?

[Family4x4]

Removed dead aux battery, another one gone! WTF is going on less than 18 months old. past 4 years went through 3x aux batteries 2x isolators, rewired entire dual batteries installation and still can get more than 18 months out of the aux battery.

Cheers

Heat.....?

[taslucas]

It looks like there's rotation marks on it. It's dried out and squashed. Originally red. I had a quick look at the front radius arm mounts but it was dark and covered in mud lol. But could it be the rear radius arm mount to the chassis? That would have to make a bit of a clunk with the rubber gone?

[mudski]

It looks like there's rotation marks on it. It's dried out and squashed. Originally red. I had a quick look at the front radius arm mounts but it was dark and covered in mud lol. But could it be the rear radius arm mount to the chassis? That would have to make a bit of a clunk with the rubber gone?
Do it look like this lucas? Plus the rear radius rubbers don't rotate. Unless the marks are from a washer that was behind it.
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[Hodge]

Could it be a coil spacer ?

[mudski]

Could it be a coil spacer ?

Not at 50mm diameter it wont be.

[taslucas]

Do it look like this lucas? Plus the rear radius rubbers don't rotate. Unless the marks are from a washer that was behind it.
<img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45533"/>

Yeah that front bush on the radius arm was my first guess. Hopefully I get home with a bit of light left tonight to check it. That makes sense about the rear radius arm mounts, cheers

[Winnie]

Yeah that front bush on the radius arm was my first guess. Hopefully I get home with a bit of light left tonight to check it. That makes sense about the rear radius arm mounts, cheers

Don't you own a torch?

[taslucas]

Don't you own a torch?

Yeah, get stuffed

[Alitis007]

Ok, I didn't look much when I got home as it was dark and now I'm not near it BUT dad dropped in a piece of rubber he found in his drive after I visited. I know it's a long shot but does this look familiar to anyone? And also could that be the source of the clunks? It looks to me like it could be from the radius arms?? Ill put all this on another thread later to maybe help any others EDIT: diameter is about 50mm
It looks like there's rotation marks on it. It's dried out and squashed. Originally red. I had a quick look at the front radius arm mounts but it was dark and covered in mud lol. But could it be the rear radius arm mount to the chassis? That would have to make a bit of a clunk with the rubber gone?

That looks like a boot that goes over the tie rod ends, if the mushroom bush at the back of the radius arm to the chassis is worn you'll hear and feel a knock in the floor near your feet when you go over bumps.

Now if you washed your car once in a while you could see underneath there no dramas, day or night!!

[taslucas]

That looks like a boot that goes over the tie rod ends, if the mushroom bush at the back of the radius arm to the chassis is worn you'll hear and feel a knock in the floor near your feet when you go over bumps.

Now if you washed your car once in a while you could see underneath there no dramas, day or night!!

Nah not a boot. But yeah I started hearing a clunk and I think I felt it on the floor a few times... Hopefully that's it.

And I bloody washed my car last week! You're just jealous that I get it muddy more often than you townies.

So, yes George I'll wash it and yes Winnie I'll get under there with a torch.... God you guys are hard on me!!!

[AB]

I think my patrol is ready for the trip!!!

Just got a newly used auto elec in Lilydale to wire up the aux tank pump, switch, sender to main sender and wire up the sat phone.

$170...pretty happy!!!

[mudski]

I think my patrol is ready for the trip!!!

Just got a newly used auto elec in Lilydale to wire up the aux tank pump, switch, sender to main sender and wire up the sat phone.

$170...pretty happy!!!

Didn't know auto elec's come newly used.

[AB]

Didn't know auto elec's come newly used.

Classic dad joke mark!!!!

[taslucas]

Didn't know auto elec's come newly used.

Way cleaner than the old used ones but sometimes they don't know what they're doing.....

[Stropp]

took mine to auto sparky to check it out and wire a couple of things in, bad news is my 18mth old starter motor is chucking oil everywhere so a new one is on order, BUGGER

[Alitis007]

Nah not a boot. But yeah I started hearing a clunk and I think I felt it on the floor a few times... Hopefully that's it. And I bloody washed my car last week! You're just jealous that I get it muddy more often than you townies. So, yes George I'll wash it and yes Winnie I'll get under there with a torch.... God you guys are hard on me!!!

Not jealous at all my bumpkin friend but hey if you enjoy looking like you crawled around in dirt all day and filling your eyes with dirt so every time you blink they feel like they're 36grit sandpaper thats your problem!!!


took mine to auto sparky to check it out and wire a couple of things in, bad news is my 18mth old starter motor is chucking oil everywhere so a new one is on order, BUGGER

How can that be when the starter doesn't have oil in it ???

[2TROLLFAM]

Seamus got a bath today after having his oil change over the weekend :)

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[TPC]

Seamus got a bath today after having his oil change over the weekend :)

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Looks way too clean, needs some bush pin-striping.

[Stropp]

Well I had the new starter installed and called my mechanic to have a go at him for not seeing it and he says there is nothing wrong with your starter it will be just the oil spilt when he changed the filters, faaarrrrrk I spent $$$$$$ on replacing a starter there is nothing wrong with, oh well he was very embarrassed and gave me a discount and serviced the starter so now I have a perfectly good spare starter.

[doka404]

Oil and filter time in the TD42..wishing I could get one of those oil drip trays I have seen on forums, but was not too messy.
New shocks and springs this weekend..still can't believe it was so hard to get some 2" lifted coils for the shorty lol guess a month to get them is not too bad

[Stropp]

45716Installed the new superior bash plate, had to drill 3 bolts out and empty a heap of sand and crap out of the bottom radiator brace. I suggest everyone check there brace and clean it out.

[ova50]

Had a "Water Watch" system installed.

[TPC]

Had a "Water Watch" system installed.
What does that do?

[ova50]

It fits before the standard filter to separate any water that may be in fuel.
Has a sensor that will detect small amounts of water prior to it entering the factory filter.

Has both a warning light and alarm.
Link: http://www.responsiveengineering.com.au/
or: http://www.responsiveengineering.com.au/8263/What-is-Water-Watch/

:cheers:

[mudski]

Took my 35inch KM2's off and put on some 33inch Cooper ST's I got for the road. Mental note to NEVER buy these again. It feels like I'm driving on dirt the whole time. Awfully rough on the black top.... But i'll put up with them until they wear out.

[snicko]

Hubbie fitted the new front recovery points so we can drag AB out of what ever he gets stuck in while doing the Simpson!! hahaha


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[AB]

Hubbie fitted the new front recovery points so we can drag AB out of what ever he gets stuck in while doing the Simpson!! hahaha

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I've wised up since last time we met snicko!!!

But...that may come in handy as I still become a child and get over excited sometimes...lol

[MudRunnerTD]

Installed the 60lt bladder tank into the rear footwell then plumbed up a cheap 12v pump

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And then set up Running Water on the inside of the small back door ready for the Simpson

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Been on my list of things to do for 7 years!! If I ever invest in a permanent fixed water tank I can plumb back to the pump and tap. Stoked


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[snicko]

Wow MudrunnerTD!! What a great job.

Makes our water bladder look a bit ordinary.....

We took out the back seat and have a 110L one in the foot well.

Hubbie made a cage so we can put soft stuff (clothes, towels etc) on top.


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[Dales300exc]

It has begun

[snicko]

Hubbie made a cage around the fridge for extra space

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Barbie is giving instructions and making sure he is doing it right!! lol

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[AB]

Hubbie made a cage around the fridge for extra space

<img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45797"/>

Barbie is giving instructions and making sure he is doing it right!! lol

<img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45796"/>

And you can now pack right next to the fridge without worrying about blocking the vents, I was always worried about that when playing Tetris on long camping trips!

[snicko]

And you can now pack right next to the fridge without worrying about blocking the vents, I was always worried about that when playing Tetris on long camping trips!

Your not wrong there AB. When we go away I am always checking that the fridge can breath.

This Simpson trip is getting stuff done that has been put on the back burner for ever!!!

[Stropp]

Fitted the fridge to the slide, it's a bit tight with the cover on but it should be ok, I may trim the thread on the bolts so it doesn't tear the cover.

[Parksy]

Think I had another win in the annoying sounds department. There was something tapping behind the dash, it was inconsistent and I had spent so many times trying to find it. I pulled the gauge cluster out for better access and fiddled with everything, trying to replicate the sound. Found a couple of factory looms running ontop of the steering column that appeared to make the annoying sound. Couple of cable ties and a drive around and I haven't been able to get the sound again. Happy days! Patrol is almost completely "annoying sound" free.

[Hodge]

Installed ferrets light bracket and LEd light and Co, rear light. Didn't get a chance to wire anything, ran out of daylight. Looks good.
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[Bloodyaussie]

Think I had another win in the annoying sounds department. There was something tapping behind the dash, it was inconsistent and I had spent so many times trying to find it. I pulled the gauge cluster out for better access and fiddled with everything, trying to replicate the sound. Found a couple of factory looms running ontop of the steering column that appeared to make the annoying sound. Couple of cable ties and a drive around and I haven't been able to get the sound again. Happy days! Patrol is almost completely "annoying sound" free.

Andrew you would go nuts driving my car mate....

Hey Hodge feel like Cobaw next Sunday???

[Parksy]

Andrew you would go nuts driving my car mate....

Hey Hodge feel like Cobaw next Sunday???

Haha id do you a favour and sort them out for you. Had to get my patrol inspected the other day (nsw annual anal stuff) and the mechanic was impressed with the patrol. Said it was very tight and that it would last a lifetime.

[Hodge]

Hey Hodge feel like Cobaw next Sunday???

I have work at this stage mate. A job that's hard to get out of. Will yell out if anything changes.

[mudnut]

Haha id do you a favour and sort them out for you. Had to get my patrol inspected the other day (nsw annual anal stuff) and the mechanic was impressed with the patrol. Said it was very tight and that it would last a lifetime.

I would be worried if my mechanic was impressed how tight my nsw anal stuff was...

[Parksy]

Haha I feel violated now...

[Rumcajs]

Removed steering wheel airbag and had a look what would it take to retrofit audio controls on the steering wheel. Removed stereo to check if the harness is there for remote control. Checked on FAST for parts and gave up.

Cheers

[mudnut]

Violated now? What about when he was checking it, Parksy?

[snicko]

Been waiting a long time for this

Now we can make our lunch in the Simpson without worrying about dropping it in the sand!! lol


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[OzDaddyO]

I cleaned all the oil and crap off my engine yesterday so I can find where the slow oil leak is coming from also bought a new waterpump a couple of days before to fix a constant coolent leak running down the front (I check our 3 vehicles weekly for water and oil) and since I bought the waterpump, no leaks and of course since I've cleaned the engine, no oil leaks. Maybe I'm just inpatient or its all waiting to go to pot as soon as I'm more than a 100klm's from home. Just in case someone asks, the oil is running down the left hand side near the turbo. I'll be taking the plastic engine cover off tomorrow to check the catch can hoses and just do another visual inspection.

[Old Wal]

As usual I am a bit slow in posting. Recently had a full swivel hub rebuild including wheel bearings etc done by Patrolapart - yes I could have done it myself ( I have done this a few times before on other vehicles , the last being on my 75 Series Troopy ) but in all honesty the day off is worth more to me, besides Tony Abbott has generously offered to pick up part of the tab. While they were at it I got them to fit a set off slotted & dimple drilled rotors that I supplied. Also had a set ( 5 ) of BFG KM2s fitted by Tyrepower in Wodonga. Still to fit my new radiator that I had made by ARE back in March. Also planning to fit a new viscous fan clutch, fan & thermistat, radiator hoses etc- all of which are sitting in the spare room at home. Must get it done before summer. Incidentally over Easter I had a tyre that was losing about 1psi / hr, took it in to be repaired only to be told that the rim was cracked- very rare apparently - long story short even though rim was 18 months old Dynamic Rims freighted a new one from Adelaide to Wodonga, Tyrepower swapped & balanced old tyre on new the rim all at no charge to me 10/10 .

[Stropp]

started packing for the simpson, bloody raining and couldnt finish as i cant fit the patrol under cover, will finish tonight or tomorrow afternoon.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I lost one of my Stebel air horns, it broke off the standard bracket. Will have to make a stronger bracket.

[HuskyInAuz]

New suspension and Brown Davis 80L installed. Actually a week or so ago, just now posting
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[PMC]

Farkk all, I am in hospital. lol

Regards,

PMC

[PMC]

New suspension and Brown Davis 80L installed. Actually a week or so ago, just now posting
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G'day Scott,

I get a lump in the pants when I see those AMANDA shocks. lol

Regards,

Paul

[zak308]

So this morning was spent setting up gas struts for the bonnet of the old girl so I can finally do the work I need to under the bonnet without having to worry about bumping the stupid stick and having the bonnet fall on me. Also relocated my two way aerial up to the roof rack to try and get a little more range out of it. 460314603246033

[HuskyInAuz]

G'day Scott,

I get a lump in the pants when I see those AMANDA shocks. lol

Regards,

Paul
They are there per your recommendation!! Handles a LOT BETTER than what was on there over the back roads to Canberra we take, don't really slow down much on one 9km stretch anymore. Combined with the Toyo's the 'trol sticks to the corners and is very predictable.
Scott

[Parksy]

Found the steel rod that runs to the top latch on the barn door is a source of annoying sounds and vibrations. Fixed it with some foam with sticky backing stuck on the inside of the plastic cover that goes over it.

[Bloodyaussie]

Fwark Andrew you would get the shits driving my car then..... I still have not got round to getting that sound mat yet.

Love how clean your car is mate....

[Parksy]

Haha it's well worth it in the end. My mate took me for a spin in his brand new hyundai something or other and it felt noisy and tinny and just awful. Heaps of road noise. My patrol feels like sitting in a warm and cozy log cabin with the fire going.

[boots]

Engine oil and all filters changed , drained and flushed coolant system / new coolant and a grease . Polished the alloy bullbar and removed the ST stickers from the quarter panels as they were looking badly weathered.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I let him rest today. Lol

[macca]

Nothing, 1/2 way through a brake upgrade and replacing the rear slaves I started yesterday.

But had a big family breakfast that lasted till 12.30, 12 adults and 2 brand new babies.

Cleaned up, played with the dog, looked at the Patrol and had a snooze.

After all that I watched a movie with my lady love and cooked her and baby girl number 2 a Thai peanut curry dinner.

I love lazy Sundays!

[Hodge]

Re-done some wiring on internal switches, re-positioned a few things, then the rain started messing with my head, and as i dont have a carport and trol dont fit it the garage, that was the end of the day.
Sat inside with heater on and watched 4WD TV all day!

[Paule]

Hey boots how did you get your ST stickers off, mine are looking crappy and I wouldn't mind getting them off

[Bloodyaussie]

Heat gun and razor blade... i just finished stripping my gardening trailer of all it signage and my wittle hands are killing me... plus ripped up all the lino from the bathroom and painted the laundry....eerr wait thats not a Patrol?

I want to finish off my barwork soon but they take a back seat to selling this house....

[Hodge]

Hey boots how did you get your ST stickers off, mine are looking crappy and I wouldn't mind getting them off

Can of Wax and grease remover and razor blade. I took my side common rail stickers off a while ago and this done the trick.

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[boots]

Paule mine came off with the gerni pressure washer and I used some eucalyptus oil to remove the sticky gunk from the duco, once removed I used soapy water to clean and presto done. No razerblades were hurt or used in this process.

[lhurley]

Apparently fine fishing line works well as well, then your weapon of choice for removing any remaining glue residue

[Dinger]

Got her covered in mud

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

3rd battery,

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/06/33.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/06/34.jpg

[cjb]

Started on the second battery install

[macca86]

sold one and bought one today. 2005 st-s td42i

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

Can of Wax and grease remover and razor blade. I took my side common rail stickers off a while ago and this done the trick.

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Mate I tried every thing to remove my decals of my last nissan. this went for weeks here and there, every chemical known to man. I stumbled on a really good steam iron, with a tea towel soaked in petrol covering the base. Using a piece of acrylic with a sharpened edge on it . My patrol had decals from the front to the back
full door job. took weeks to get thru the first quater panel. Once i worked it out took couple hours to do the entire car without breaking a sweat.

[Parksy]

Those bloody decals. Mine used to have pin stripes alone the sides but there wasn't actually anything there to remove. The actual paint had taken the form of the pinstripe and no amount of rubbing with any chemical would remove it. Only thing that fixed it was sand paper and a respray.

[Hodge]

Mate I tried every thing to remove my decals of my last nissan. this went for weeks here and there, every chemical known to man. I stumbled on a really good steam iron, with a tea towel soaked in petrol covering the base. Using a piece of acrylic with a sharpened edge on it . My patrol had decals from the front to the back
full door job. took weeks to get thru the first quater panel. Once i worked it out took couple hours to do the entire car without breaking a sweat.

This is the stuff I used. I had to take off the common rail sticker on both sides, of the car as for some reason they looked farked. I had one of them razor blade tools, and just began taking the sticker off in portions. Inch by inch. This wax and grease remover dries quickly , but it's effective if you soak the decal in it. So I'd spray a crapload, on one area, wait 10 seconds or so, and then it just comes off with the blade, then move onto the next bit, or repeat in same area or respray area if it dries. Yes I did dig into the paint, in a few tiny spots, but nothing major. It was an hour job for both stickers.

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Wax-Grease-Remover-400g-SCA.aspx?pid=288523#Cross

[MEGOMONSTER]

Changed the headlight globes on my Missus's VE Calais and my GU as we both had a globe out.
Her car piece of piss.
The GU was a nightmare, no room for hands.
Driver side was easier with a little more room but the passenger side was a b-itch.
I got scratches all over my wrist and hand.
No room between the back of the light and the air box.
I just removed the headlight assembly out by removing the fastening bolts, even that was annoyingly difficult.
By now you guys are probably pissing yourselves laughing but hey, that's the way I roll.
Everything the hard way.
Lesson learnt, take to someone else to fit globes. Lol

[jayisbikes]

Took the cargo barrier out and refitted the dickie seat to take the family out for a drive. Fitted new bonnet stop bumpers. Pretty exciting stuff :-)

[mudski]

Mate I tried every thing to remove my decals of my last nissan. this went for weeks here and there, every chemical known to man. I stumbled on a really good steam iron, with a tea towel soaked in petrol covering the base. Using a piece of acrylic with a sharpened edge on it . My patrol had decals from the front to the back
full door job. took weeks to get thru the first quater panel. Once i worked it out took couple hours to do the entire car without breaking a sweat.


This is the stuff I used. I had to take off the common rail sticker on both sides, of the car as for some reason they looked farked. I had one of them razor blade tools, and just began taking the sticker off in portions. Inch by inch. This wax and grease remover dries quickly , but it's effective if you soak the decal in it. So I'd spray a crapload, on one area, wait 10 seconds or so, and then it just comes off with the blade, then move onto the next bit, or repeat in same area or respray area if it dries. Yes I did dig into the paint, in a few tiny spots, but nothing major. It was an hour job for both stickers.

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Wax-Grease-Remover-400g-SCA.aspx?pid=288523#Cross

Gawd! A hair dryer or heat gun and a can of CRC or WD40 is all you need to remove the leftover sticky chit. Lost count of how many stickers I have removed off car this way and it's piss easy.

[XT43]

Drove it through a river ( Sunday, so technically not today...)

River was fairly pumping in Dwellingup ( for those playing in WA ) at about bonnet deep.

River crossing cherry is popped!

[MEGOMONSTER]

Changed the headlight globes on my Missus's VE Calais and my GU as we both had a globe out. Her car piece of piss. The GU was a nightmare, no room for hands. Driver side was easier with a little more room but the passenger side was a b-itch. I got scratches all over my wrist and hand. No room between the back of the light and the air box. I just removed the headlight assembly out by removing the fastening bolts, even that was annoyingly difficult. By now you guys are probably pissing yourselves laughing but hey, that's the way I roll. Everything the hard way. Lesson learnt, take to someone else to fit globes. Lol

Very surprised at how much difference the upgraded globes make.
I went with the Narva 120plus, which is supposed to be 120% brighter than standard and a 40 metre longer beam than standard.
$90 bucks from SCA for a pair of globes.
$40 bucks off flea bay.

[mudski]

Very surprised at how much difference the upgraded globes make.
I went with the Narva 120plus, which is supposed to be 120% brighter than standard and a 40 metre longer beam than standard.
$90 bucks from SCA for a pair of globes.
$40 bucks off flea bay.

They will be in a few months and then the old ones back in because the plus 120's would have blown. went through three in my wifes Crumpydore. Lucky I didn’t have to pay for them.

[threedogs]

Drove it through a river ( Sunday, so technically not today...)

River was fairly pumping in Dwellingup ( for those playing in WA ) at about bonnet deep.

River crossing cherry is popped!

and what sound is that for us over here in the east lol

[threedogs]

Very surprised at how much difference the upgraded globes make.
I went with the Narva 120plus, which is supposed to be 120% brighter than standard and a 40 metre longer beam than standard.
$90 bucks from SCA for a pair of globes.
$40 bucks off flea bay.
FYI if you ever use cable ties cut them flush with a box cutter,
or you'll rip your hands/arms to shreds if you just use side cutters or plyers
Make sure your globes aren't too hot as the housings are only plastic

[threedogs]

They will be in a few months and then the old ones back in because the plus 120's would have blown. went through three in my wifes Crumpydore. Lucky I didn’t have to pay for them.

@ Mudski does the filament get too hot and constant vibration breaks them
Like the old 120watt globes for driving lights, no good

[gaddy]

I've had narva +120s in for 2 years , not a problem , love em

[macca]

Got a Narva 9500 lumen light bar as the IPF's were playing up. Mounted under top of the bar so I could get my hands in to attach the winch cradle. Have to wait till it's dark to give them a whirl.

[threedogs]

Got a Narva 9500 lumen light bar as the IPF's were playing up. Mounted under top of the bar so I could get my hands in to attach the winch cradle. Have to wait till it's dark to give them a whirl.

Make sure you're the only one who can appreciate them
very nice BTW, which beam angle did you choose??

[MEGOMONSTER]

I knew I should have asked the questions first.
Typical me, buy first ask questions later.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I've had narva +120s in for 2 years , not a problem , love em
Well that gives me a bit more confidence in them

[MEGOMONSTER]

I also changed out my K&N air filter and cleaned the old one and is drying now. Tomorrow I'll re-oil it.

[macca]

Make sure you're the only one who can appreciate them
very nice BTW, which beam angle did you choose??

Your right there John, 3 10mm head hex head bolts to undo and they are gone, will track down some stainless tamper proof when next in town.

They are "driving" beam not floods.

A mates brother was kind enough to get me one at a red hot price so I took what I could get.
They are not stolen, just bought at wholesale through connections IYKWIM. Lucky me, happy days.

[nissannewby]

I've had narva +120s in for 2 years , not a problem , love em

Yeah I have never had a drama either. The key word in mudski's phrase was commodore lol.

The +120's don't increase wattage they use difference gasses to obtain more output. As with anything there are good ones and there are cheaper ones.

[mudski]

@ Mudski does the filament get too hot and constant vibration breaks them
Like the old 120watt globes for driving lights, no good

I have no idea John. They were Narva globes too. The car killed three of them so I put the old H4 globes back in and they haven't blown.

[jayisbikes]

Fitted a new washer bottle and motors today. Also took the blanking plate out from next to the cig lighter so I can fit an extra acc outlet. Jeez I love how easy it is to work on this truck !

[Parksy]

Learnt a trick off the other troll forum where a candle is used to lube up the contact points for the door seals to quieten rattly doors. Gave it a go and it works surprisingly well. Never realised how much the doors wobble about when driving. Put my fingers between the door frame and door at the top while driving so I could feel the door move against something stationary and there's heaps of movement. Is this normal?

[mudski]

I assume there would be movement mate between a flexing chassis and body to a bolted on door. What are your body mounts like?

[Parksy]

Less than 5k old. Might need to fix the plastic on the striker plate again...

[mudski]

Less than 5k old. Might need to fix the plastic on the striker plate again...

What's 5k old? The striker? Shouldn't make a difference Imo. There will still be movement in the doors.

[Parksy]

What's 5k old? The striker? Shouldn't make a difference Imo. There will still be movement in the doors.

Appologies. I was answering your question about the body mounts, they were fitted about 5000km ago.

[mudski]

How much movement are we talking?
The doors on my troll move when the body flexes. But not a lot tbh.

[Parksy]

It's not massive movement,probably not even 1mm, it's just enough to make the seals make an annoying sound. The candle wax has made it better, but id prefer it if the door was solid. If everyone's troll does the same thing, then it's something I could live with.

The rubber stopper that sits on the door, is there supposed to be a gap once the door is closed?

[mudski]

Ahh so it's the sound of the rubber seal moving on the door frame.... like sitting on a leather couch.... not much to worry about I think.

[menace 2]

I don't get any movement in my doors...( that I am aware of )..I have just done the rubber stoppers at the bottom of the doors..that is what did really stop movement...they were gone..you can use any stopper from any car...the ones I used were bigger in length than the normal ones...I just kept closing the door while I trimmed them down with a Stanley knife until it had a nice dull thud and closed firm with out force or slamming ....the front ones ( think) .should be closing against another rubber stopper on the body....I got mine from the doors of a Toyota at the wreckers..
new hinges also help...what are your hinges like ?

[Parksy]

Hinges are probably in need of replacing. I'll have to see what my rubber stoppers are looking like.

Cheers guys.

[mudski]

My hinges are still good and when out wheelin' when I get on real uneven ground I hear the door rubbers rub. Never worried about it thought as their will be some movement...

[Clunk]

fitted a K&N filter to the old TD42, she breaths much better now. Also finally got round to fitting up that meter strip of led's under me awning, it's only taken me 9 months to do that.

Started up the old clunker........ yep still starts, goes an stops, he's a good old boy and so much more get up and go than the TD42.......... not sure if I'm ever going to have the heart to sell it

[FNQGU]

Fitted up a set of Coil Tower Braces and replaced my Panhard Bushes to get rid of the dreaded 'shudder'.

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/BenKDJ/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/IMG_20140712_094553_848_zps8nbltvoo.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/BenKDJ/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/IMG_20140712_094553_848_zps8nbltvoo.jpg.html)

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[threedogs]

Fitted up a set of Coil Tower Braces and replaced my Panhard Bushes to get rid of the dreaded 'shudder'.

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/BenKDJ/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/IMG_20140712_094553_848_zps8nbltvoo.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/BenKDJ/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/IMG_20140712_094553_848_zps8nbltvoo.jpg.html)

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Du you have a link to the product and some pricing, looks good BTW

[MEGOMONSTER]

Fitted and installed my two Stebel air horns today.
This time I went a single at 300hz on one side and a dual at 500hz/600hz air horn on the other.
Forgot how loud they were.

[FNQGU]

TD, I got them from Patrolapart, but I found this link searching Boss Coil Tower Braces.

https://www.facebook.com/bosstoughenough

[Hodge]

Du you have a link to the product and some pricing, looks good BTW

Mine were from ATOC.
http://www.atocauto.com.au/

From memory it was $380 for the bolt on pair, supplied.

[Hodge]

Fitted up the new LED bullbar indicator/parkers.

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[macca]

Fitted up the new LED bullbar indicator/parkers.

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I have fitted some of them, not branded like yours but they are great. Had to fit load resisters as the rears are LED too.
Happy days.

[macca]

I had fitted a second fuel filter a long time ago. It is a pain to prime. A mate suggested using a priming pump like an outboard uses.
It works a treat. So does the filter. In the last photo the top is a section the primary filter element below is the dirtiest section of the OEM filter. These are 20000 klm old. I believe good insurance, it is up to me to check the sight glass for contamination.

[Hodge]

Fitted new speakers in the front doors and started the dual battery system. My car needs a new lift kit up front now after the second battery was put in. 35KG battery. Front literally went down 5-10mm.

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[Ian2011]

Fitted a reversing camera and mounted the compressor under the wifes seat so she can have good vibrations.

[FNQGU]

Fitted a reversing camera and mounted the compressor under the wifes seat so she can have good vibrations.

Ian, any chance you could post a pic of the compressor mounting? I'm debating locations at the moment...

[Ian2011]

My compressor is a 150 psi no name jobbie bought at the Wodonga show two years ago. The baseplate supplied allow the compressor to be rotated onto its side. I then used a preexisting bracket under the passenger seat and the mounting screw points. it's pretty snug in there but doesn't obstruct the seat operation. not sure if the pic is any good, should have taken it earlier when the seat was out

[Ian2011]

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Not sure where that pic went, was using mobile. I will try again on computer

[Ian2011]

If you have a smaller compressor, it will fit under there no worries at all

[Winnie]

Cleaned the absolute bajeezus out of it... Inside is immaculate now!

[macca]

Cleaned the absolute bajeezus out of it... Inside is immaculate now!

Any chance of doing mine Winnie?
It would be appreciated.

[Winnie]

Any chance of doing mine Winnie?
It would be appreciated.

It took me from last Wednesday until today to muster up the courage to even start the job, haha.

So........... no

[FNQGU]

If you have a smaller compressor, it will fit under there no worries at all

Thanks for that. Yeah, got to decide whether to use the little ARB portable jobbie or leave that alone as it is handy for a number of other things, and buy a dedicated one for this vehicle. If I can hard mount one somewhere then it is one less thing to pack in.

I had a look at that big BOSS PX-07 compressor but it is too large. The smaller PX-02 would probably fit. I already have a 25 litre tank from a truck that I think will now fit in the space where my battery used to be under the vehicle. It is BIGGG, but free, and it is super solid so if I can get it mounted it should be nice and handy. Might need a body lift to accommodate it though...;)

[mudnut]

I had fitted a second fuel filter a long time ago. It is a pain to prime. A mate suggested using a priming pump like an outboard uses.
It works a treat. So does the filter. In the last photo the top is a section the primary filter element below is the dirtiest section of the OEM filter. These are 20000 klm old. I believe good insurance, it is up to me to check the sight glass for contamination.

The hand pump bulb is a ripper of and idea. What pressure is it rated at, or is it under suction at that point?

[Hodge]

Took advantage of good weather today, and finished the dual battery system. Was hard finding a spot for the redarc unit so, i made a stand-off bracket, for it, and fitted the fused on top, works a treat and looks neat. Ran 2 twins to the rear, which I'm yet to terminate etc...
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[mudski]

Top job Eric. I removed my winch rope as I need to rebuild the winch. But thats as far as I got before I got the cbf's and went inside and drank beer. So much to do and so little time.

[Bloodyaussie]

You 2 need to go 4wding !!!!!!!!!!!

[mudski]

You 2 need to go 4wding !!!!!!!!!!!

Too bloody right! But my missus though she'd turn 40 and I thought to rip out the backyard in the middle of winter and get it done before the end of next week! I need to get chitfaced whilst around a camp fire! Thats what i need...

[Hodge]

You 2 need to go 4wding !!!!!!!!!!!

I'm gonna break my high country virginity in about a month. Heading up there for a week, camping and 4wdriving in snow. :049:
Does that count?!

[Bloodyaussie]

Did you invite anyone from here????

[mudski]

Did you invite anyone from here????

Bloody tosser isn't he... We are not good enough....Boohoo!

[Stropp]

after going to the meetup in the middle and hearing all those 4.2 diesels without mufflers i removed mine, sounds awesome now :icon_victory:

[TimE]

after going to the meetup in the middle and hearing all those 4.2 diesels without mufflers i removed mine, sounds awesome now :icon_victory:

But how do they sound inside when cruising down the highway? I've been told you get an annoying booming or droning sound in the cab when cruising..

[Winnie]

But how do they sound inside when cruising down the highway? I've been told you get an annoying booming or droning sound in the cab when cruising..

Look it does a little bit but really not that bad. I just did 5000kms and I never wished it was a bit quieter. A turbo works as a good muffler.
The awesome sound it makes is worth the extra little highway noise.

[Bloodyaussie]

Stripping the front bar work and lights and winch to get the bar cleaned up and painted. .. have to try and straighten the side step/ scrub bars... fun

[MEGOMONSTER]

Driving out to Torquay for the day

[Hodge]

Wired in a baintech GU panel.

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[PMC]

G'day folks,

I am finally getting around to striping accessories of my Patrol and getting it ready for sale in the next two weeks!

Regards,

PMC.

[Rocket55]

New oil, some new filters, bit of grease on the prop shafts (is there any others grease points under there?), pumped the tyres up, cleaned the MAF. Good for another 10,000km

[Family4x4]

Stripping the front bar work and lights and winch to get the bar cleaned up and painted. .. have to try and straighten the side step/ scrub bars... fun

I did the same thing, the bar I bought needed some repairs, so a friend cut and shut it for me and I sprayed it this arvo.

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[DX grunt]

Bought a new cranking battery.

[AB]

Bought a new cranking battery.

Is it the new non dip stick arcing one Rossco...lol

[DX grunt]

Is it the new non dip stick arcing one Rossco...lol

Trust someone to remember. lol.

I actually got a proper cover for it but it doesn't fit properly because there's too much Telstra fruit on it.

At least I don't light myself up, now. PML.

[Family4x4]

This morning I drilled the mounting holes and mounted my Runva 11xp, it still isn't wired up and I may need to rotate the gearbox a touch more as the clutch lever is fouling on the bar.
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[megatexture]

Not the patrol as its in the workshop getting the tranny sorted but I'm welding on some adjustable levelling legs on the camper and after that I've got a 85ltr water tank to fit mounts for and plumb in.

[PMC]

G'day folks,

Finally put my GU TD 42 Diesel Patrol's suspension back to stock and removed my winch. Almost ready for sale.

Regards,

PMC

[Drewboyaus]

What are you going to buy when the 'Trol is gone Paul?


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[Drewboyaus]

............

[HuskyInAuz]

What are you going to buy when the 'Trol is gone Paul?
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Dodge RAM 3500 Dually with a 6.7 Cummins, Allison 6sp AT
lol

[PMC]

What are you going to buy when the 'Trol is gone Paul?


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G'day mate,

I am currently looking for a TI auto 4.8 duel fuel Patrol. Due to my wife is only confident in driving a auto Patrol.

I got a quote a couple of months ago from wholesale automotive in Victoria, to convert my GU 4.2 turbo diesel from a manual to a auto and it was going to cost me between $5,000 and $6,000 dollars.

I can buy a 2006 TI duel fuel for between $20,000 and $24,000 dollars. It is not worth over capitalising on a 2001 GU 4.2 turbo diesel wagon by the cost quoted.

I have driven two 4.8 auto petrol GU wagons over the last 4 weeks and I cannot get over the power these things produce.

Some folks are currently spending between $10,000 and $20,000 to increase there power out-put to try and gain 200kw in a 4.2 turbo diesel configaration. When the 4.8 petrol has already close to those figures.

Over the last 20 years, I have owned two GU 4.2 turbo diesel wagons, two GQ 4.2 turbo diesel wagons and two GQ 4.2 fuel injected petrol GQ wagons. I had more fun with my petrol Patrols than I have with my diesel Patrols.

My servicing costs over the years with the petrol engines were 3/4rds the cost of the diesel engines. After balancing servicing and fuel costs both engines come out equal, however, the power out-put of the petrol motors are far more superior than the diesels.

The 4.8 petrol engine is a very powerful motor, you do not need to modify it has it has more power than a highly modified 4.2 turbo diesel.

Lets remember that there is a lot of 4.2 diesel folks out there spending a small fortune just to get the same power out-put figures of the 4.8 petrol engine. I know has I was one of those folks.

As previously stated above, some folks are spending between, $10,000 and $20,000 thousand dollars just to modify their 4.2 diesel engines, just to get the same power out-put figures of the 4.8. To me this is not good economics in my book.

Especially when you can buy a 2006 to 2009 model 4.8 auto TI or STL wagon with the average of between 125,000 to 190,000ks on the clock for the same price as a 2000 or 2002 4.2 turbo diesel DX or ST model wagon with the average of between 275,000 to 450,000ks on the clock.

PS, looking forward to my next GU 4.8 auto wagon rebuild project. Please remember this is only my opinion!

Kind regards,

PMC

[HuskyInAuz]

I have to agree with PMC logically with a little OS insight or opinion. Doing a cost benefit analysis on diesel versus petrol (gasoline) in the USA for a number of years most of the big three charge a hefty premium for the addition of the diesel option, in the range of $7-8K more than a petrol model. When petrol (gas) was cheaper than it is now it and I was looking at trucks (UTE's) it took a heck of a lot of miles to compensate for the uplift when gas was $2.89 and diesel was $2.25 a US (standard) gallon .. tens if not a hundred of thousand of miles before you broke even with the same towing/loading capacity.

My first Patrol was a dual fuel 4.8, I sold it but there was nothing wrong with it other than where I live, there is no gas (LPG) within 20k's and it's in the opposite direction of where I would ever go. It was an ST-L, Navy Blue and Black leather == HOT !! just about anytime of the year.

Basically I like the 'sound' of a diesel and took loads of crap when we bought our first new car a '79 VW Diesel Rabbit (Golf) GL ... darn thing got 45-50 mpg and that's when fuel was $0.48 a gallon and petrol was $0.89 ...

Fiscally doing all the upgrades to the 4.2 would buy many liters of petrol (gasoline).. but I like owning a 'D'. ..

lol

[mudski]

Any of the td42 bits for sale Paul? :)

[HuskyInAuz]

Attached the side and rear rails for roof rack (pile more crap on)

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Then mounted side awing 2.5 length, 2.0 width

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Actually, moving to 'Storage' and 'Great Outdoors' to post a number of project updates ..

[Bloodyaussie]

Just pulled all my barwork off and bloody hell it is heavy crap... all ARB bar and side steps with scrub bars I wonder what it all weighs ?

The bullbar is all undone but too heavy for me to move by myself with my back... need to cut a section out and weld another in and also thinking should I cut that piece off for the old roller fair lead?

Keeping busy while waiting....

[sooty_10]

Attached the side and rear rails for roof rack (pile more crap on)

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I thought the rails were front and sides :) That's how Rhino always show them, and I figured its more for stopping your load sliding forward under heavy braking. I see you have the almighty 4.2 so that could be why you went the rail at the rear for all the hard accelerations ;) In all seriousness though how do you find the pioneer tray gear? I've got the heavy duty roof bars and am contemplating getting a pioneer rack. Also is your awning mounted to the heavy duty bars or the actual pioneer tray?

Today for me I finally re-installed my aux battery in it's proper spot, and made a heat shield out of that supercheap stuff.

[nissannewby]

Trust someone to remember. lol.

I actually got a proper cover for it but it doesn't fit properly because there's too much Telstra fruit on it.

At least I don't light myself up, now. PML.

Get some small heat shrink and put it on :)

[megatexture]

Picked it up from the mechanic and got my old transfer so I can check it out and see if I can work out what the issue was with it also so I have a spare incase I want reduction gears in the future but I'm thinking I'd rather do the diff ratios

[nissannewby]

Picked it up from the mechanic and got my old transfer so I can check it out and see if I can work out what the issue was with it also so I have a spare incase I want reduction gears in the future but I'm thinking I'd rather do the diff ratios

So your coming sunday then?

[megatexture]

I'll be working on the car dent pulling, fitting sliders and welding on brush bars ..... Hopefully get most of it done
I'd love to but not ready ATM

[jayisbikes]

Fitted new rubber bumpers on my tjm bullbar. I am surprised how flimsy the mounting system is and how easy it is to overtension the screw and damage the rubber. I also bought this compressor - 25% off at repco - I deflated my spare completely and inflated it to 50psi in about 2 minutes. I will do a more comprehensive inflation test later

[GqTurbo]

Had the apprentice check the tyres! 47622

[megatexture]

Only got it to primer stage so not as far as I hoped but it's still moving forward

[Ian2011]

Fitted some USB power outlets to all passenger doors.

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[jay see]

Brilliant idea :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Now to add to that ever growing to do list.

[Ian2011]

I know what you mean Jay, I'm already looking for the next project and I only just finished this one.

[MudRunnerTD]

Well just got home from a day at Kryal Castle with my wife and children. The kids loved it and it was great to be out as a family

[MEGOMONSTER]

Well just got home from a day at Kryal Castle with my wife and children. The kids loved it and it was great to be out as a family

I haven't been there since I was a little tacker with my parents.

[DX grunt]

I set up the full monty with the annex and awning.

Now I gotta rename all the poles. Took me double the time to sort out which pole goes where.

[threedogs]

Well just got home from a day at Kryal Castle with my wife and children. The kids loved it and it was great to be out as a family

Got locked up at Bunratty castle years ago for perving on the beer wenches, Dirty Dicks was great fun too

[Stropp]

Finally got the car cleaned after the Simpson trip :Yahoo!:

[Winnie]

Finally got the car cleaned after the Simpson trip :Yahoo!:

Are you serious!

[skippy201284]

crawled out of bed and decided to rotate the old girls shoes(tyres)

[Chubba]

Put a set of 285/75r16 Maxtrek Mud Trac on my pride and joy for $200 a piece fitted and fitted manual hubs 48399

[skippy201284]

very nice and why u go back to manual hubs for chubba

[growler2058]

Put a set of 285/75r16 Maxtrek Mud Trac on my pride and joy for $200 a piece fitted and fitted manual hubs http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48399&stc=1

Looks good Chubba..........but the hubs upside down maannnn

[TPC]

Put a set of 285/75r16 Maxtrek Mud Trac on my pride and joy for $200 a piece fitted and fitted manual hubs http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48399&stc=1

How much were the manual hubs and how easy was it changing them?

[Chubba]

very nice and why u go back to manual hubs for chubba
One of the original auto hubs had cracked so I had to replace either way and I believe the manual hubs are stronger so a quick look around for a pair of hubs at $185 and I was sold. Not too much messing around to put them in. my brother and I did it in an afternoon slowly working out how they went together.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Looks like the starter battery is failing.
And the second battery is failing a load test.
Second battery only changed in February.
Might need ideas.
If my second battery is still under warranty, and replaced, I'm thinking of making it my starter.
Then decide what to do for second battery.
More Ah more crank, longer lasting battery than what I currently have, which is the Century Ultra High Performance 4WD battery.

[Patrol-Guy]

Fitted my front and rear Harris Hardarse diff guards.

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Thank you Mr Harris.

[gaddy]

Looks like the starter battery is failing.
And the second battery is failing a load test.
Second battery only changed in February.
Might need ideas.
If my second battery is still under warranty, and replaced, I'm thinking of making it my starter.
Then decide what to do for second battery.
More Ah more crank, longer lasting battery than what I currently have, which is the Century Ultra High Performance 4WD battery.

I had a century 4wd replaced under warranty last week , bit of a hassle as they had the battery for a day and a half to test it and even though they are 770cca they will not deam it as warranty unless it goes below 650cca as that is still deamed a good battery ! Mine was just over that but because it is deamed enough for the average passenger car , Wasn't till I told them it was starting a 6cyl diesel that they agreed to replace it , and I only got balance of existing warrenty (2 months ) on the new one .

[sooty_10]

Finally wired up some rear LED strip lights in the barn doors. Also last week wired in a digital temp controller for the Engel so now I have constant accurate temperature inside my fridge with no trial and error :) I also have a wireless temp probe so I can see what temps are doing in the cab or while around the camp.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I realised today, I'm travelling over 110kms to and from work a day.

[Drewboyaus]

I realised today, I'm travelling over 110kms to and from work a day.

Well, just as well you're not driving a TB then.....

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[Hodge]

Dropped it off to the mechanic. Will know the outcome next few days, once hes surveyed a few things and chucked it on the dyno. Hopefully she'll be ready by end of week with some newly found powa ??!!!!!!!


OH wait who am i kidding, its a 3L ...

[PMC]

G'day Lounge Lizards,

Finally removed the majority of my accessories from my GU 4.2 turbo diesel patrol wagon.

PS, Hopefully will have removed my lockers soon, so that my Patrol will be ready for sale.

Regards,

PMC