What did you do to your Patrol today!

[mudski]

Any TD42 bits for sale Paul?;)

[mudski]

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 ...

Keen to know the outcome of this. Is JPC looking at your car Eric.

[katwoman]

Paid someone to adjust tappets, replace front wheel bearings, and re-adjust exhaust so it doesnt hit the rear tyre anymore.
Just need some one to fix gas.......

[Hodge]

Keen to know the outcome of this. Is JPC looking at your car Eric.

Yeah mate its in Marks hands now.

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[jayisbikes]

Pulled my injectors out to get them rebuilt. Got a bit excited after reading the 2.8t supplement manual and cleaned the little filter inside the banjo bolt on the injector pump. Also replaced the fuel filter......now to put it all back together tomorrow.

[katwoman]

Drilled drain holes in the swing arms of spare wheel carrier and rust killed, changed oil and moved reverse camera.

[megatexture]

Paid it off, one less bill to look forward to

Time to sell the ute and get a truck lol

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

finishing the last of my fat beats, 5 amps later. 3 subs 6 speakers.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/08/30.jpg

Rear sub box, has detachable harness for removal on camping trips.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/08/31.jpg

6x9's intergrated into rear doors.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/08/32.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/08/33.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/08/34.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/08/35.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/08/36.jpg

Considering the doors are sound proofed and the floor is sound deadened, its pretty safe to say the system cranks.

[Avo]

fitted a uhf and rhino racks today,will get onto the awning and maybe rooftop tent tomorrow...heading off next week got to get my arse into gear

[Avo]

well that's it for now...lightbar Wednesday night hopefully...still undecided if rooftop stays there.

[teno45]

Chased the excessive squeal to two broken exhaust manifold studs... This is going to be fun.

http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz171/teno45/Mobile%20Uploads/th_IMAG0735_zps78k0uqdm.jpg (http://s825.photobucket.com/user/teno45/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0735_zps78k0uqdm.jpg.html)

[TPC]

Chased the excessive squeal to two broken exhaust manifold studs... This is going to be fun.

http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz171/teno45/Mobile%20Uploads/th_IMAG0735_zps78k0uqdm.jpg (http://s825.photobucket.com/user/teno45/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0735_zps78k0uqdm.jpg.html)
Bugger, has it had the manifold off before?

[teno45]

Bugger, has it had the manifold off before?

Not since I've owned it. The previous owner may have... I dont know.

[Hodge]

Picked her up from JPC. Runs great now!!! And began packing for the high country as soon as I got home... Fridge first loaded with the most important stuff.
48654

[mudski]

Chased the excessive squeal to two broken exhaust manifold studs... This is going to be fun.

http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz171/teno45/Mobile%20Uploads/th_IMAG0735_zps78k0uqdm.jpg (http://s825.photobucket.com/user/teno45/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0735_zps78k0uqdm.jpg.html)

Eeww! Good luck with getting them out.

[tallman]

Shouldnt be to bad.. looks like an easy job, grab a can of nutcraker spay lubricant and a set of ezy out bits.

[Maxhead]

Not since I've owned it. The previous owner may have... I dont know.

Crap that looks like a pain in the arse job mate....I've never had it off either

[DX grunt]

Eeww! Good luck with getting them out.

I had mine done at about 236K by my local mechanic, and judging by his bill, it took ages!!!!!!

[my third 256]

Chased the excessive squeal to two broken exhaust manifold studs... This is going to be fun.

http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz171/teno45/Mobile%20Uploads/th_IMAG0735_zps78k0uqdm.jpg (http://s825.photobucket.com/user/teno45/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0735_zps78k0uqdm.jpg.html)
can use this mob
In Melbourne there's a mobile service (Thread Doctor, I think) for this sort of thing. Costs about $20 to remove a broken bolt/stud and put in a thread insert
http://www.yellowpages.com.au/vic/narre-warren-south/thread-doctor-the-12645464-listing.html
have other states also

[DX grunt]

Got a couple of new tyres for my beast - and yes Clunk, they're cheesecutters...again!! lol

[Clunk]

Got a couple of new tyres for my beast - and yes Clunk, they're cheesecutters...again!! lol

getting yourself ready for the meet up are we Grunter............. and no, I'm not going to have a pop about your tryes................. I'll just wait till I see you for that!!!!! hahahahaha

[Parksy]

Cut the massive donkey dick of an exhaust tip off.
Before
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/928E825A-F538-428E-AB4D-EF12CA29DF37.jpg (http://s.photobucket.com/user/Pakas/media/928E825A-F538-428E-AB4D-EF12CA29DF37.jpg.html)
After
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/A3F75DEB-DFC7-4226-A8DA-05297FD22563.jpg (http://s.photobucket.com/user/Pakas/media/A3F75DEB-DFC7-4226-A8DA-05297FD22563.jpg.html)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Cut the massive donkey dick of an exhaust tip off.
Before
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/928E825A-F538-428E-AB4D-EF12CA29DF37.jpg (http://s.photobucket.com/user/Pakas/media/928E825A-F538-428E-AB4D-EF12CA29DF37.jpg.html)
After
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/A3F75DEB-DFC7-4226-A8DA-05297FD22563.jpg (http://s.photobucket.com/user/Pakas/media/A3F75DEB-DFC7-4226-A8DA-05297FD22563.jpg.html)

Nice description . LOL

[Avo]

received lightbar today and fitted during work.....ready to hit the road tomorrow now...have a couple of hours work to do and then we're off..

[TPC]

received lightbar today and fitted during work.....ready to hit the road tomorrow now...have a couple of hours work to do and then we're off..
Make sure you take lots of photo's, have a great time.

[Stropp]

received lightbar today and fitted during work.....ready to hit the road tomorrow now...have a couple of hours work to do and then we're off..

Have a great trip mate.

[Woof]

received lightbar today and fitted during work.....ready to hit the road tomorrow now...have a couple of hours work to do and then we're off..

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday Possum, Mrs Possum and the little Possums

[Clunk]

received lightbar today and fitted during work.....ready to hit the road tomorrow now...have a couple of hours work to do and then we're off..

Stay safe mate, hope you and your possum family have a bloody fantastic holiday....... Oh and try not to fall out of any trees

[Avo]

should be eating chilli mudcrab by Tuesday

[Clunk]

should be eating chilli mudcrab by Tuesday

Shut up, you suck too hahaha

[FNQGU]

Re-positioned the ATF cooler for better airflow. Now to find some steep hills to test it all out and decide whether or not I need to also fit a fan.

[doka404]

Finally got around to putting the Dynamat Extreme and Focal BAM in the doors and rear quarters..much much quieter now..wired up the driving lights..but they got to go as hi beam drowns them out lol started making the new plate to hold my diff breathers, enlarged the hole in the firewall (where the clutch would go through on a manual) so that that I could run all my wiring into the cab and made a new cover plate for it..

Next is to work out where the 24-12v reducer is going and to make a new bracket to hold my phone cradle..

[MudRunnerTD]

Made the twin battery tray for the 24v bank to go in the footwell behind the passenger seat yesterday. After doing all the welding then grinding it all down and realising I have achieved Fark all penetration I turned the bloody welder up and do the whole thing again!

Got a little more to do to it today then its ready to mount.

Bring on a 24v Himount!! Hell yes we will!!

[Winnie]

What's a 24V hi mount motor worth?

[MudRunnerTD]

What's a 24V hi mount motor worth?

I will use the warn 6hp12v motor on 24v. Will halve the current draw and double the speed and power of the winch. Crazy good.

[Winnie]

Surely if the speed and power doubles the current draw would stay the same. Half current draw would be same speed and power. Surely?

[mudnut]

Surely if the speed and power doubles the current draw would stay the same. Half current draw would be same speed and power. Surely?

Electric motors also have induced currents (Generated by the magnetism inside the windings), which oppose the supply current. Higher supply voltages over come these opposing currents to an extent. MR won't quite achieve double speed or power, but it will certainly go a lot better.

[MudRunnerTD]

It will also draw far less 24v Amps and given the massive increase in Line Speed of the winch the Max Current draw will be less for far less time making a 55amp 24v Alternator plenty of output.

The trade off is an isolated 24v charging and storage system on a 12v Car.

[taslucas]

Flogged it hard ;-)

[dads tractor]

Taz you have fun cleaning that I've just spent 4 hrs cleaning the young fellas patrol tray after he spent 5 minutes in some quality black soil mud .

[DX grunt]

Taz you have fun cleaning that I've just spent 4 hrs cleaning the young fellas patrol tray after he spent 5 minutes in some quality black soil mud .

Exactly why I don't play in the mud. My mechanic degreases my truck before he'll service it, and charge accordingly. lol.

[dads tractor]

DX its a bitch when the young fella broke up with his fiancée and has to go and work 200k's from home and deal with the shite but he was civil and just left so his parting words were can you clean it for me PLEASE DAD .

[TPC]

DX its a bitch when the young fella broke up with his fiancée and has to go and work 200k's from home and deal with the shite but he was civil and just left so his parting words were can you clean it for me PLEASE DAD .
I know what my answer would be. You are a sucker.

[dads tractor]

[QUOTE=TPC;535358]I know what my answer would be. You are a sucker.[/QUOTE ] maybe tpc but I'm not letting a new 57k patrol rot for the sake of a women or a wash .

[taslucas]

Taz you have fun cleaning that I've just spent 4 hrs cleaning the young fellas patrol tray after he spent 5 minutes in some quality black soil mud .

I have strict cleaning schedule......


Strictly bugger all! Haha

[tallman]

Had the windows tinted..

[big_fletch]

Removed the intake manifold from my zd30 for a replacement :thumbup:

[pad]

Cv cv and more cv

[mudski]

Removed the intake manifold from my zd30 for a replacement :thumbup:

Replaced with just another ZD manifold? Or something special? :)

[mudski]

Nearly fixed my TJM OX winch. I had this brainy idea to service the thing a few weeks back. Removed it from the bar, and took the rubber boots off where the cables go to the motor. Rusted to the motor bolts ( I suppose you call them) like you would not believe. Touched the first nut with the spanner and snapped it off. Tried the next bolt and it spun around about half a turn and would go any further. So I got the Dremel out and cut the nuts of so I could remove the leads to the motor. Opened the motor housing up and the copper wire on the back of one bolt had come right off and there was also another copper connector inside there that had also come off due to me trying to undo the bolts. UGH!
I rang about 20 auto elecs and motor rewinding joints to see if I could get these bolts replaced and re-soldered back on. No one would touch it. Most said normal solder wont hold because of the heat the motor will produce. Plus getting copper to stick to steel was near impossible. So out came the Google search engine and found a solution in 10 minutes. Went to my local shop and got some Hi temp silver solder (480c melting point) and some flux and I was on my way. I had some bolts already at home and I did it...wOOt!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48839&stc=1http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48840&stc=1

Got the motor back together, now the cleaning of the gearbox side. Bit of rust on the outside large outer gear that slides in and out of the housing to engage and disengage. No problems there, a bit of wet an dry and new grease will fix it.
whats the best grease to repack the gears with?

[Drewboyaus]

Castrol LMM grease is what I have used Mark.
Make sure you silicone it all up when you put it back together and I added a breather to the motor casing to further help prevent water ingress.

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[mudski]

Thanks Drew, I though about using LMM but its not water proof and if any water does manage to get in there... But a Lithium base grease is probably what I need, because of the extreme pressure in the gears. I think I have some Lithium based water proof grease somewhere in the garage....

[big_fletch]

Replaced with just another ZD manifold? Or something special? :)

Nah just another standard one, except this one is all clean and shiny.. Not half blocked with carbon lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

When I change my air filter, I noticed the sealing gasket on the snorkel between the air box and panel was broken and come off.
Is at Nissan today having it fixed under warranty.

[mudski]

You reckon they will just fill it up with silicone Mick? Or actually do the job properly?

[threedogs]

Thanks Drew, I though about using LMM but its not water proof and if any water does manage to get in there... But a Lithium base grease is probably what I need, because of the extreme pressure in the gears. I think I have some Lithium based water proof grease somewhere in the garage....

why don't you run an air line to it so its pressurized for water crossing, only need an old air horn compressor
A lot of comp guys do this. easy as to do

Used that hi temp silver solder 2% all the time when I worked at the motor rewind place.

Also put a texta mark on my Dawes Valve, and have documented positions and boost/ spool figures.
Hoping to grab a few extra PSI to get the EGTs lower

[MEGOMONSTER]

I had an extra earth strap put on the long ranger sub tank as suggested by Nissan to fix my transfer issues and it did diddly squat.
Needs to go back again to rectify the problem.

Also got a Redarc 20A in-vehicle 3 stage BC/DC 12v battery charger, and the isolator removed.
To rectify my aux battery charging capacity.

Also an external Anderson plug to keep battery on charge when not in use without opening the hood.

Was found my aux battery tested ok but the main battery was kaput.

Will need to perhaps change aux battery to main and look at maybe an Optima yellow top for the Aux battery.
Not sure yet if I can change it round as the terminals are opposite way around.

All in all, happy with today but was really hoping for a sub tank that transfers fuel.

[FNQGU]

You probably already have considered this and I don't know your circumstances, but I reckon you want to carefully weigh up your Aux battery use before choosing a Yellow Top. Yes they are an all-rounder, and if you parallel them to your start battery a lot, then probably a good choice, but there are much better dedicated Aux batteries around depending on need. A/Hrs is not overly high on the Optima range. We use the Yellow Tops a lot at work and they are great, but not for longer term Aux loads like fridges and lights etc... Just a thought.

[Stropp]

Had the patrol serviced after the Simpson trip, had to get a couple of brackets welded back on where they cracked and new sway bar links due to the old ones falling off they were that flogged out and the gear stick bushes replaced to reduce the slop, off this weekend to the Blackwood river :)

[Stropp]

finally replaced my tyre i blew at camerons corner, picked up a replacement from a mate brand new for $150 hankook 33" AT. I have been a bit slack getting things back to spec after the big simpson trip but we are back on track now.

[threedogs]

@ Mego bear in mind battery places are trying to avoid putting Sealed batteries under the bonnet.

[lhurley]

@ Mego bear in mind battery places are trying to avoid putting Sealed batteries under the bonnet.


Why is that?? Due to the heat?

[mudnut]

Nearly fixed my TJM OX winch. I had this brainy idea to service the thing a few weeks back. Removed it from the bar, and took the rubber boots off where the cables go to the motor. Rusted to the motor bolts ( I suppose you call them) like you would not believe. Touched the first nut with the spanner and snapped it off. Tried the next bolt and it spun around about half a turn and would go any further. So I got the Dremel out and cut the nuts of so I could remove the leads to the motor. Opened the motor housing up and the copper wire on the back of one bolt had come right off and there was also another copper connector inside there that had also come off due to me trying to undo the bolts. UGH!
I rang about 20 auto elecs and motor rewinding joints to see if I could get these bolts replaced and re-soldered back on. No one would touch it. Most said normal solder wont hold because of the heat the motor will produce. Plus getting copper to stick to steel was near impossible. So out came the Google search engine and found a solution in 10 minutes. Went to my local shop and got some Hi temp silver solder (480c melting point) and some flux and I was on my way. I had some bolts already at home and I did it...wOOt!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48839&stc=1http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48840&stc=1

Got the motor back together, now the cleaning of the gearbox side. Bit of rust on the outside large outer gear that slides in and out of the housing to engage and disengage. No problems there, a bit of wet an dry and new grease will fix it.
whats the best grease to repack the gears with?

Next time you undo these nuts, use a couple nuts and lock them at the top of the thread. You can then use a spanner to stop the stud spinning and dragging the copper and insulators with them when you undo the bottom nut.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Why is that?? Due to the heat?

Yes ARB told me the same thing, and his got one under his hood for the past 4 yrs.

[mudski]

Next time you undo these nuts, use a couple nuts and lock them at the top of the thread. You can then use a spanner to stop the stud spinning and dragging the copper and insulators with them when you undo the bottom nut.

The bolts only spun because the amount of rust on them. Two of the bolts, the hex on the nuts were completely gone just from corrosion. Just need to find some new boots and I will cover the crap out of them in dielectric grease so they won't rust again.

[Rumcajs]

Finally managed to fit this garbage from MCC. What a rubbish product!

The saga deserves it own build thread for sure....

The absolute piece of chit. Don't buy anything from those cretins!

Regards

[MEGOMONSTER]

Finally managed to fit this garbage from MCC. What a rubbish product! The saga deserves it own build thread for sure.... The absolute piece of chit. Don't buy anything from those cretins! Regards
I'm assuming you mean the rear bar.
What was the problem. Not fitting correctly. What's happened.

[growler2058]

Finally managed to fit this garbage from MCC. What a rubbish product!

The saga deserves it own build thread for sure....

The absolute piece of chit. Don't buy anything from those cretins!

Regards

Whos MCC mate? got a link?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Whos MCC mate? got a link?
http://www.mcc4x4.com/

[Drewboyaus]

Finally managed to fit this garbage from MCC. What a rubbish product! The saga deserves it own build thread for sure.... The absolute piece of chit. Don't buy anything from those cretins! Regards

I think one of the Queensland lads (maybe Megatexture) had an MCC Rear bar fail....has to be replaced or repaired I think.
I've not heard anything particularly complimentary about them.

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[Rumcajs]

I'm assuming you mean the rear bar.
What was the problem. Not fitting correctly. What's happened.


Where do I start?

The finish is absolute rubbish, like being build by 1st year apprentice. Out of shape, bent, incorrect or outright dodgy hardware supplied, like you need M14 bolts they supply M12, 5/8 bolts have M20 flat washers, 8 mm holes drilled for ally checker plate didn't get holes right so they used M6 bolts with M8 flat washers instead. WTF!
Even the castle nuts for carrier swing arms are out of shape, had to use fencing wire instead of split pins...

Locking pin is missing adjusting nut, pivot is welded crooked so the arm won't align with the locking hole....

Welding spatter powder coated in no worries. The worse think is that bar just wouldn't fit without enlarging the mounting holes way too large so it starts to affect the tensile strength of the brackets.

Those tiny flat washer they supplied bent like banana when just standard ratchet was used, I had to manufacture new washers/spacers out of 10 mm steel plate as the M14x1.5 bolts go all the way to 200 Nm.

Utter Taiwanese/Chinese rubbish.

Keep clear of those dodgy crunts.

Regards

[MEGOMONSTER]

What a rubbish product! The absolute piece of chit.

Now I understand these comments.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Decided 2 take the rear tire off that had gone down 1 few weeks after parking it up over a year ago *L*

Found a screw, removed and plugged. Good as new :)

[Stropp]

Sorry about your dramas but I have one and have had no problems whatsoever, even did 8500 k's on the recent Simpson trip too!




Where do I start?

The finish is absolute rubbish, like being build by 1st year apprentice. Out of shape, bent, incorrect or outright dodgy hardware supplied, like you need M14 bolts they supply M12, 5/8 bolts have M20 flat washers, 8 mm holes drilled for ally checker plate didn't get holes right so they used M6 bolts with M8 flat washers instead. WTF!
Even the castle nuts for carrier swing arms are out of shape, had to use fencing wire instead of split pins...

Locking pin is missing adjusting nut, pivot is welded crooked so the arm won't align with the locking hole....

Welding spatter powder coated in no worries. The worse think is that bar just wouldn't fit without enlarging the mounting holes way too large so it starts to affect the tensile strength of the brackets.

Those tiny flat washer they supplied bent like banana when just standard ratchet was used, I had to manufacture new washers/spacers out of 10 mm steel plate as the M14x1.5 bolts go all the way to 200 Nm.

Utter Taiwanese/Chinese rubbish.

Keep clear of those dodgy crunts.

Regards

[Hodge]

Where do I start?

The finish is absolute rubbish, like being build by 1st year apprentice. Out of shape, bent, incorrect or outright dodgy hardware supplied, like you need M14 bolts they supply M12, 5/8 bolts have M20 flat washers, 8 mm holes drilled for ally checker plate didn't get holes right so they used M6 bolts with M8 flat washers instead. WTF!
Even the castle nuts for carrier swing arms are out of shape, had to use fencing wire instead of split pins...

Locking pin is missing adjusting nut, pivot is welded crooked so the arm won't align with the locking hole....

Welding spatter powder coated in no worries. The worse think is that bar just wouldn't fit without enlarging the mounting holes way too large so it starts to affect the tensile strength of the brackets.

Those tiny flat washer they supplied bent like banana when just standard ratchet was used, I had to manufacture new washers/spacers out of 10 mm steel plate as the M14x1.5 bolts go all the way to 200 Nm.

Utter Taiwanese/Chinese rubbish.

Keep clear of those dodgy crunts.

Regards

If I had a coin for every time I heard angry words towards these guys, I'd be owning a Y62 by now... They have a local store here, which is always deserted, I walked in once when they opened up, and got NO service at all. I was gonna check out the rear bar too. Am now staying way clear thanks.

[Rumcajs]

Sorry about your dramas but I have one and have had no problems whatsoever, even did 8500 k's on the recent Simpson trip too!

Did you fit it yourself or had someone else do it? Because once fitted and quality issues hidden you unlikely to notice the dramas unless there is a difference between early/late Patrol fits, I'm sure for 05 and later Patrols the fit is just an abomination.

Indeed it was a few encouraging posts about MCC bars which swayed me towards it from next contender Raslaar which was more expensive but also had quality issues and no jacking points.

Regards

[mudski]

Pulled my winch apart again. Seems the grease I used is, well, too good for use in a winch. I used a red ultra tack grease used for earthmoving machines. Sticks better than chit to a blanket this stuff. But even not over packing the gears with grease it's way to tacky and the outer hub struggles to slide in the housing. As a waterproof grease I need to use I might try the good old Castrol APXT grease I have here. Now to clean out this red grease from the gears.

[Stropp]

had it fitted as part of the deal but i have been under it a few times and looks to be no issues, i did strengthen the mounts by welding two pieces of angle iron so the weight of the 35"s didnt make it sag under constant corrogations, it has taken quite a few knocks but its still good.



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Did you fit it yourself or had someone else do it? Because once fitted and quality issues hidden you unlikely to notice the dramas unless there is a difference between early/late Patrol fits, I'm sure for 05 and later Patrols the fit is just an abomination. Indeed it was a few encouraging posts about MCC bars which swayed me towards it from next contender Raslaar which was more expensive but also had quality issues and no jacking points. Regards

[mudski]

Now you need to put a wide load sign on the back just for the tyres...Lol.

[Ben-e-boy]

Modified my spare set of front shock mounts and installed them along with a new pair of superior medium springs

[megatexture]

Detailed the interior.. Last time the kids eat anything in the car !

[MEGOMONSTER]

Detailed the interior.. Last time the kids eat anything in the car !
How many food items did you find. Lol

[gaddy]

Detailed the interior.. Last time the kids eat anything in the car !

I'd like a dollar for every time I said that

[krbrooking]

I finally got around to wiring up my led reverse light, as we all know how good the factory setup is.

49090

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[James2014]

I bought a set of black widow drawers out of a 100 series, also came with a cargo barrier (didn't fit which was expected) divider and shelf. Picked up a new cargo barrier early today and fitted the lot. Took all day to my surprise as I expected a couple of hours but getting the holes right and doing up the bolts was harder than expected. Then had to modify the wings to fit in the patrol but overall it worked out great. 1 mistake was I accidenty snapped off a bolt that i didn't end up needing to undo where the tie down point mid way right hand side, hopefully it is not important for anything. Other than that I can't complain as I got them for a steal.

[mudnut]

I fitted new spark plugs and leads as the Old Trol started backfiring. The tiny RB30 runs really good now, like a scared cat dragging an anvil up steep hill.

[Snow Patrol]

Gave her an oil chainge, fitted a catch can and washed out the intercooler and pipes. Fitted the drawers from my dead prado yesterday.

[Chubba]

Today I installed a temp gauge on the dash for my auto trans . I cut into the line from the tranny to the oil cooler with a 1/2'' t piece.


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[Ian2011]

Put my new sticker on, cheers Taslucas

[Hodge]

Just finished putting the door trims back on after dry-lubing all the window tracks and gears. Much quieter and smoother window action all around.

[Ian2011]

Funnily enough I had to do that to my passenger front window yesterday. Pain in the butt pulling trims off but worth it in the end.

[Hodge]

Funnily enough I had to do that to my passenger front window yesterday. Pain in the butt pulling trims off but worth it in the end.

Well my passenger window came off the rails yesterday, hence having to rip the door apart to see whats up. I fixed it and then decided to do all the doors. Those nissan plug things suck.

[Ian2011]

Probably should do all mine too, lucky for me the only thing off the rails at the moment is the wife. :wink:

[Ian2011]

Today I installed a temp gauge on the dash for my auto trans . I cut into the line from the tranny to the oil cooler with a 1/2'' t piece.


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Looks like a pretty neat job their mate.

[mudski]

Well my passenger window came off the rails yesterday, hence having to rip the door apart to see whats up. I fixed it and then decided to do all the doors. Those nissan plug things suck.

Use the right tools and they are a sinch Eric. Bought some from SCA and they work o.k. You bust any of the door card clips, I got tonnes of them here mate. You know where i live.

[katwoman]

Replaced and moved tow plug after smashing it off for the 7 millionth time last w/end.

[TPC]

Replaced and moved tow plug after smashing it off for the 7 millionth time last w/end.
Where did you move it to, pics?
I keep doing the same thing.

[Hodge]

Replaced and moved tow plug after smashing it off for the 7 millionth time last w/end.

I bought the parts today but didn't do the job yet. Smashed mine to bits up at wombat.

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[sooty_10]

Sounds like wombat claimed a few trailer plugs, good thing mine never had one. Reminds me I need to get motivated and actually wire one up.

[Hodge]

Sounds like wombat claimed a few trailer plugs, good thing mine never had one. Reminds me I need to get motivated and actually wire one up.

This is the third time I've torn mine up. First at tallarook, completely smashed it and the bracket, and then in the high country few weeks ago, and now wombat had a go at it too... I was just being lazy and re-attaching it to the original, vulnerable spot. This time I'll do a proper job and mount it on the back of the actual main tow bar beam, instead of the thin bracket, so it hangs lower. My tow bar loom also got mangled bad so, I bought a new one from nissan today.

[katwoman]

Where did you move it to, pics?
I keep doing the same thing.

Made a bracket so it sits in front of bar instead of under it. Did the same with the gas filler by mounting it in the rear bar. Will take pics tomorrow.

[mudski]

Replaced and moved tow plug after smashing it off for the 7 millionth time last w/end.

I bought some of the flat seven core wire and ran a trailer lead from the right tail light and it simply stores in where the jack is. No more mud filled plugs.

[lhurley]

I bought some of the flat seven core wire and ran a trailer lead from the right tail light and it simply stores in where the jack is. No more mud filled plugs.

Mine is the same, just on the other side. Easier to slip it out the little door.

[sooty_10]

I bought some of the flat seven core wire and ran a trailer lead from the right tail light and it simply stores in where the jack is. No more mud filled plugs.

That's exactly how I was going to wire mine up. It's how my commodore is and you only pull it out when you need it. :)

[Stropp]

I did nothing to the patrol but I did get the Harley out of mothballs for summer :)

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[MEGOMONSTER]

Had the battery on charge last night.

[Ian2011]

New bfg AT 33s. So much more pleasant to drive not listening to the howl of the previous muddies. Now I can hear the v8 growel much better.:)

[katwoman]

I bought some of the flat seven core wire and ran a trailer lead from the right tail light and it simply stores in where the jack is. No more mud filled plugs.

That's a great idea. But I can't open my spare wheel carrier with camper on.


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[BigRAWesty]

So I've started pulling down again..
This time to fit keyless entry security, long range tanks and fix electronics.
And hopefully some freaking side steps

[BigRAWesty]

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But also found my elec windows issue.. The amp unit... It's fubar'd


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Hopefully this time the bloody 80 doesn't break down and I can finish what I start

[Hodge]

I did start re-wiring the tow harness, but I'm too comfortable now with a few empty cans... It can wait.

[dads tractor]

Umm maybe when you are doing trailer plugs try this .When I was doing a lot of bush work on dirt and corrugations driving road trains we used to wire everything so it worked then separated all the plugs (male and female) and filled them with silicon that stopped bulldust , water ,vibrating out ,and gunge shorting every thing out . In the case of Catwomens photo I would mount to where the 4 holes were for the tie down point using the female plug mounting points .

[Hodge]

Perfect weather for a few drinks, a new filter and a MAF clean. :beer:

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[katwoman]

Umm maybe when you are doing trailer plugs try this .When I was doing a lot of bush work on dirt and corrugations driving road trains we used to wire everything so it worked then separated all the plugs (male and female) and filled them with silicon that stopped bulldust , water ,vibrating out ,and gunge shorting every thing out . In the case of Catwomens photo I would mount to where the 4 holes were for the tie down point using the female plug mounting points .

The thought crossed my mind, but I didnt want it directly above the towball..

[mudski]

Fitted some led globes in the rear, plus some resistors for the indicators. Also finally fitted my reco'd winch back in. And fixed my issue of the screen on the head unit flashing with the rhs indicator when the brake pedal was press. Lucky find really. Removed the rhs rear indicator socket and ran a wire from the earth lead to the chassis and it worked straight off. That was easy... wish every fault was that easy to find. Plus I put my Stebel horn back in....

[Rocket55]

Fitted LED front parkers and blinkers into the Bullbar and fitted my Runva 11XP winch and some bling winching LEDs.

[threedogs]

Need to either charge my Aux battery and test or chuck it and buy a new one.
Must also clean the MAF and change the air filter before going away this weekend,
plus add some Castrol T2 and some Nulon injector cleaner

[MEGOMONSTER]

Fitted LED front parkers and blinkers into the Bullbar and fitted my Runva 11XP winch and some bling winching LEDs.

Can't see the pics. Oh yeah. You didn't put up any. Lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

Need to find why I don't have any indicators and brakes on the non dummy lights. Reverse lights work but nothing else. All fuses are good.

[TPC]

Need to find why I don't have any indicators and brakes on the non dummy lights. Reverse lights work but nothing else. All fuses are good.
I thought the reverse light was the only thing that did work and the other lights were in the bumper.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I thought the reverse light was the only thing that did work and the other lights were in the bumper.

Yes but I did the lights mod to make them all work.

I found that I used the tow plug wiring for the lights and the tow plug has no power.

[Rocket55]

Can't see the pics. Oh yeah. You didn't put up any. Lol

I'm sorry my mistake :biggrin:, I'll put some better ones up in my build a bit latter, but here's a couple of teasers

All pulled apart
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/DCF88DEA-E0E5-4F69-8592-81007FD05FFC_zpsoy580ww5.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/DCF88DEA-E0E5-4F69-8592-81007FD05FFC_zpsoy580ww5.jpg.html)

Winch sitting in there with lights inside bullbar so you can see what the drum is doing of a night time
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/0612F630-C382-4FA9-A276-265B4375840A_zpshrkgn2j8.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/0612F630-C382-4FA9-A276-265B4375840A_zpshrkgn2j8.jpg.html)

A view from on top looking straight down. I mounted the control box on just above the winch, you can see my 2 little led number plate lights on each end of the bracket I made just above the winch (above each end of the winch)
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/8DD916DD-803D-4ED8-9C53-4C9A0E6C00CB_zpsynur5lsq.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/8DD916DD-803D-4ED8-9C53-4C9A0E6C00CB_zpsynur5lsq.jpg.html)

And finally from the front with some lights on so you can see where the rope going, besides onto the winch
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/1EBD13FD-AD6C-4A35-94B6-E6E785D58ABE_zpst79yt86y.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/1EBD13FD-AD6C-4A35-94B6-E6E785D58ABE_zpst79yt86y.jpg.html)

I'll get some of the parkers later.

[threedogs]

Cleaned the MAF and changed the air filter, now I'm charging my AUX to see if its still OK .
going away on the weekend and really need the AUX working,
saw the battery guy this morning and he has one ready to put in if I need it.
Also got the radio going again in my camper, don't ask,

@ mego I'd first check fuse then check plug on the back for squashed wires.
Had any work done recently like a new rear bar Ta DA

Late edit;;;; pretty sure my AUX battery is dead, bummer, Problem is I don't drive long enough to give the battery a decent charge
I'll leave the solar panel on it for a while longer and see how it goes,
Trailer/camper battery is 13v plus AUX is 12.75v could be better IMO

[threedogs]

Update battery was US so purchased another 115 AH Tojan.
Bloody heavy, cost me $300 with a RRP of $450 so sort of happy.
I'll keep the water kit off the last battery for this one, last one lasted 5 years

[threedogs]

Just shite myself ,just finished packing and move the camper and Patrol out the front and noticed fresh engine oil on the ground.
oil all over the front diff and steering damper. what the????
Phew turns out it was just the Catch can, that's the price I pay for not doing visual checks cause I cant bend.
will now get someone to look at it every 3 weeks or so. big relief

[Stropp]

3D how is the back going since the op mate ??

[MEGOMONSTER]

3D how is the back going since the op mate ?? Spoke to him yesterday and is sort of back to how it was. He's not happy.

[Stropp]

recieved my slimline weather shields and marine travel buddy, will fit them tonight :) put my old smaller travel buddy on fb and sold it 5 mins later :) :)

[Stropp]

Fitted the new bigger travel buddy but have since moved it onto an angle for easier access.

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[gaddy]

Packed it up and came home after 2 weeks at Fraser
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[Ben-e-boy]

Painted my sliders and scrub bars and put the treps on ready for tomorrows crawl

[AB]

Painted my sliders and scrub bars and put the treps on ready for tomorrows crawl

Photos of tomorrow please Benny?

[Ben-e-boy]

Photos of tomorrow please Benny?

Yeah I'll see what I can do :p

[Kai4x4]

Today I bought my new patrol not the prettiest bird in the lot but with some tlc and a few $$ she will be a mint old thing

1989 GQ tb42 carby got it for $1,800 came with a new motor, new rear sliding windows, new king springs.

Down side needs new manifold, new plugs and leads, and some rust spots cut out.

[Parksy]

Gave it a bath and changed one of the rear axle seals. I was buried in the wheel arch and a group of teenagers rode by on their push bikes and said "that's an awesome 4bie". Teenagers get a bad rep these days...

[Parksy]

Fitted new hinges to the drivers door and what a difference to the feel it has made. I didn't think it would do anything, but now when I open the door, instead of dropping a couple of mm, it just pops open with little effort and no dropping. It feels satisfying. And it just clicks when closing as well. Love it!

[kevin07]

washed Victoria from my troll

[fitzyfootlong]

welded up a bracket to space out the spare tyre and mount a LED light to! came out mint. drilled out one of the bolts to run the wires through so I can take it all back to OEM spec if I need to down the track. Cheering! :beer:

[Stropp]

welded up a bracket to space out the spare tyre and mount a LED light to! came out mint. drilled out one of the bolts to run the wires through so I can take it all back to OEM spec if I need to down the track. Cheering! :beer:

:useless: ....................

[sooty_10]

Well the last two days I have changed my fuel and air filters, tightened my bullbar bolts and installed my new awning and rear wheel bag. All set for a lovely weekend at Lake Eildon.

[Paule]

Well it wasn't today but on the weekend I fitted a 3" zorst to the troll. Also cleaned out my Dawes valve as I don't have a catch can yet. Now I'm resetting up the needle and Dawes valves.

[mjr350]

I bought a nutsert kit today to make under bonnet modifications so much easier and decided its first use would be to assist after I ripped out all the dodgy spotlight wiring that the previous owner had either installed or worse paid for. The switch wire join was just wrapped and taped, no solder.
I made up a little bracket and mounted two relay plugs for the spotlights and horn relays. In the past I've always just used spade terminals on relays but today is the beginning of a new ease of access and replacement era. (and it was a good opportunity to use the nutsert gun)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/chevy_big_block_bro/20141009_1909401.jpg

[megatexture]

Well the last two days I have changed my fuel and air filters, tightened my bullbar bolts and installed my new awning and rear wheel bag. All set for a lovely weekend at Lake Eildon.

Wow that wheel bay looks awesome! I've been looking for something similar but one that would go on a roof rack

[Rocket55]

I bought a nutsert kit today to make under bonnet modifications so much easier and decided its first use would be to assist after I ripped out all the dodgy spotlight wiring that the previous owner had either installed or worse paid for. The switch wire join was just wrapped and taped, no solder.
I made up a little bracket and mounted two relay plugs for the spotlights and horn relays. In the past I've always just used spade terminals on relays but today is the beginning of a new ease of access and replacement era. (and it was a good opportunity to use the nutsert gun)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/chevy_big_block_bro/20141009_1909401.jpg

Nice work!

What nutsert kit did you get? It's something I've been considering for a while.

[sooty_10]

Wow that wheel bay looks awesome! I've been looking for something similar but one that would go on a roof rack
Yeah imagine how awesome it would be to have a matching canvas bag for your roof racks...... Especially one so good looking

[sooty_10]

I bought a nutsert kit today to make under bonnet modifications so much easier and decided its first use would be to assist after I ripped out all the dodgy spotlight wiring that the previous owner had either installed or worse paid for. The switch wire join was just wrapped and taped, no solder.
I made up a little bracket and mounted two relay plugs for the spotlights and horn relays. In the past I've always just used spade terminals on relays but today is the beginning of a new ease of access and replacement era. (and it was a good opportunity to use the nutsert gun)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/chevy_big_block_bro/20141009_1909401.jpg

I'm also interested in which nutsert kit you went? Been looking at them for a while myself.

[megatexture]

Yeah imagine how awesome it would be to have a matching canvas bag for your roof racks...... Especially one so good looking

Wishful thinking lol

[mjr350]

I'll have a look when I get home. Had a look at a few cheaper kits but decided to go for a better quality one that will handle 6mm steel nutserts

[mjr350]

Its Marson brand and cost $145 which includes a selection of M4, M5 and M6 steel nut. I was looking at a cheaper brand for $99 and it was only rated for M6 aluminum nuts and didn't come with any so the extra $46 was well worth it.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/chevy_big_block_bro/Mobile%20Uploads/20141010_100106.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/chevy_big_block_bro/Mobile%20Uploads/20141010_100116.jpg

[Stropp]

looks great mate and thanks for the info on the nutsert set, will look into one as well.

[tallman]

Well the last two days I have changed my fuel and air filters, tightened my bullbar bolts and installed my new awning and rear wheel bag. All set for a lovely weekend at Lake Eildon.

Nice spot Elidon and great fishing.. I have family that have been there before the dam was built.

[threedogs]

Fitted some LED DRL for shitty weather conditions, just dots on paper but very bright.

[Patrol'n]

Well, wasn't today, but last few days, I fitted a new compact UHF radio, made a custom chassis to fit it into the storage slot hole under the stereo head unit and a bracket to fit the mic without drilling any new holes, came up pretty tidy. I fixed my GQ dash clock for free, and fitted a Narva headlight upgrade kit to replace the original sealed beams. Plus I bought some recovery gear and ordered a battery tray from ARB to install a dual battery kit.

Next will be a wiring loom upgrade for the headlights so I can put in brighter bulbs. I've also got my eye on a roof rack.

Been looking at winches but they're pretty pricey... Anyone got any budget minded options for a while till I can save up some cash? Ebay winches seem cheap, although I can't help wonder if that's for a reason... Or a hand winch for emergencies, any suggestions?

[mjr350]

Well, wasn't today, but last few days, I fitted a new compact UHF radio, made a custom chassis to fit it into the storage slot hole under the stereo head unit and a bracket to fit the mic without drilling any new holes, came up pretty tidy. I fixed my GQ dash clock for free, and fitted a Narva headlight upgrade kit to replace the original sealed beams. Plus I bought some recovery gear and ordered a battery tray from ARB to install a dual battery kit.

Next will be a wiring loom upgrade for the headlights so I can put in brighter bulbs. I've also got my eye on a roof rack.

Been looking at winches but they're pretty pricey... Anyone got any budget minded options for a while till I can save up some cash? Ebay winches seem cheap, although I can't help wonder if that's for a reason... Or a hand winch for emergencies, any suggestions?

I bought a Tigerz11 12000lb grande for $599 and it hasn't let me down. Its identical to the supercheap ridge rider 12000lb winch that's priced at around $900

[megatexture]

Fitted some LED DRL for shitty weather conditions, just dots on paper but very bright.

Got a pic of them on at night ?

[Ben-e-boy]

Preparation for open heart surgery

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[growler2058]

Preparation for open heart surgery

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=50337&stc=1

Spill ya guts Ben-e

[Bloodyaussie]

He's fitting a TB42E...bwh ha ha ha ha!!!!

[Ben-e-boy]

He's fitting a TB42E...bwh ha ha ha ha!!!!

You got me there....... it is also going to get detuned to the brink of laughter

[Sir Roofy]

you got me there....... It is also going to get detuned to the brink of laughter

whats up ben-e trade in or to many tickets

[Ben-e-boy]

whats up ben-e trade in or to many tickets

It's just going to get a bit of a tickle and a clean up..

[Sir Roofy]

it's just going to get a bit of a tickle and a clean up..

boy you cant go much more power wise other wise it will be a big block and pistons
lol bring on the big k/w or cummins

[Winnie]

boy you cant go much more power wise

I'm sure he can/will!

[Sir Roofy]

i'm sure he can/will!

im sure he can to mate

[Bloodyaussie]

You got me there....... it is also going to get detuned to the brink of laughter

That would be cool Benny. .. then you can come out driving in the high country with 6 jerry cans on the roof... ha ha ha.

So really other than a tickle what you up ta?

[Patrol'n]

I bought a Tigerz11 12000lb grande for $599 and it hasn't let me down. Its identical to the supercheap ridge rider 12000lb winch that's priced at around $900

Ok, that sounds pretty fair, where did you get it, and how much use have you given it?

[Ben-e-boy]

So really other than a tickle what you up ta?

At the moment just pulling it apart

[gaddy]

At the moment just pulling it apart

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[MEGOMONSTER]

Dropped this motor in.
900 plus horsepower
2000 plus nm of torque.

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[lhurley]

Dropped this motor in.
900 plus horsepower
2000 plus nm of torque.



How many zeros are on the price tag for that thing?

[MEGOMONSTER]

How many zeros are on the price tag for that thing?

Free to good home.
Here I'll give you one.

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Lol

[threedogs]

Fitted some DR lights should make me more visable when the weather turns crappy

[Bloodyaussie]

I looked at my car then had Drew come round and looked at my car then we leaned on my car then we leaned on his car !!!!! busy day leaning on cars.

[TPC]

I looked at my car then had Drew come round and looked at my car then we leaned on my car then we leaned on his car !!!!! busy day leaning on cars.
You know the rules, photo or it did not happen.

Very important business, leaning on cars.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=50377&stc=1

[mudnut]

Found that you can stop the annoying barn door noise, by adjusting the rubber stop situated at the top latch.

I also used a pry bar and crow bar to lever anything that looks like it could be making the annoying thump near the LH front. I have narrowed it down to the swivel hub bearings or cheap brake pads, but there is only a minute amount of movement (top to bottom) when I tried to wobble the tyre.

[Bloodyaussie]

Sorry I was busy in between leaning patting a very energetic Kelpie.....

[4bye4]

Fitted new break pads to front - nice to know she will stop if something gets in the way.

[Winnie]

Sorry I was busy in between leaning patting a very energetic Kelpie.....

That sounds strange for a Kelpie

[Bloodyaussie]

That sounds strange for a Kelpie

Yeah well Drew does not let it out much so it had lots to say and do including poo on my lawn !!!!!

[macca]

Very important business, leaning on cars.

An open bonnet is like a camp fire. They come from all around to lean on the steel to look at what's normally hidden under the bonnet. Just like a fire brings everyone together. Great way to enjoy a yarn

[mjr350]

I fitted an Outback Roof console, ABR dual battery tray and wired up a Century Deep Cycle with a Redarc SBI12 solenoid.
I have a fuse box under the passenger dash for future accessories that's now hooked to the AUX and switched with the ignition through a relay. All new accessories (UHF, GPS, etc) will run off the AUX battery and the constant line to the rear for a fridge and lighting is now hooked to it as well.

[mudnut]

An open bonnet is like a camp fire. They come from all around to lean on the steel to look at what's normally hidden under the bonnet. Just like a fire brings everyone together. Great way to enjoy a yarn


Funny you say that macca, on the day that we were all looking at Paul's modified engine bay, strangely, no-one wanted to look at my stock Rb30. :)

[macca]

Funny you say that macca, on the day that we were all looking at Paul's modified engine bay, strangely, no-one wanted to look at my stock Rb30. :)

Hahaha, sorry about that. LOL.

[macca]

I had buggered batteries at Kunawarritji on the Canning. There were 5 blokes I didn't know leaning on the bar and guards chewing the fat. I was putting new batteries in an had to work and walk around them as I fitted and connected them. I thought it was so funny, and commented how it's the same as a fire to which they all agreed. Finished the job and had a lean myself. A funny sort of day.

[growler2058]

Sold her :(

[Clunk]

Sold her :(

your mean, fancy putting poor old Aggie out to be stripped!!!!! Shame on you sir!!!!

[Ben-e-boy]

Put some new boots on
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Then pulled the motor out
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[93patrol]

whats the plan Benny major motor internal upgrade

[Ben-e-boy]

whats the plan Benny major motor internal upgrade

Zd30 upgrade

[93patrol]

haha very nice should go good then :P

[jack]

Not today but last week,
Drove it on a quick trip to visit Broken Hill, Menindee Lakes and Mungo National Park. Nice week away and had a great time.

[Patrol'n]

I finally got around to finding some new bonnet adjusters, two minute job to fit and adjust, followed by a very happy highway run, where for the first time since owning it, my bonnet wasn't dancing and jumping around! Also fitted a new grommet for the bonnet stay rod, so it doesn't feel like it will fall out when I pop the bonnet. Funny how little jobs sometimes produce such great improvements. I also tried to fit my ARB battery tray, but ran into a diff breather line, so that held that project up a bit, maybe tomorrow :-)

[mudnut]

Still tracking down the Grinding- knocking noise in the front end. There was a slight top to bottom movement in the steering. I nipped up the bearing and the movement is gone, so the noise isn't the swivel bearings. I am now thinking it may be a worn spring seat insulator.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I tried washing it myself.
Got it home and realised I didn't do a good job. Lol

[doka404]

Rebuilt the rear brake Calipers
New Rear Discs and Pads
New Braided lines in the rear
Auto Service with oil and filters and tapped/fitted the trans temp sender

Have Front twin pots rebuilt ready to fit with new discs/pads so they are going in when I rebuild the swivel hubs/bearings in the next week or so (i.e when I get time), along with a new set of Koni shocks and HD lower arms

[Stropp]

Unpacked and aired out the rooftop tent after the young bloke borrowed it last night, at least it was only the tent that was wet not like last time where everything was wet including the seats.

[Patrol'n]

Got a bit further with the battery tray. Had to pull out the original diff breather metal line that ran into the guard and re routed it to a el cheap fuel filter on the firewall. Have to come up with a tidier solution later... Next I found the tray fouled on the Aircon pipe, so grinder out and tray is modified. Then had to paint it, so stalled again. Drilled the first two holes for the tray, next gotta check the clearance for the clamp, and drill the next two holes. Slow but steady is my excuse

[Winnie]

I dropped mine off at Raslarr yesterday. I won't see it until next Saturday now

[Patrol'n]

Ok, bit more work by led work light, got the next two holes drilled, and painted all the holes so they won't rust, hopefully!
Checked the battery clamp, should clear everything, so sometime in the next few days, I'll go grab a battery, while I wait for the red arc solenoid kit to arrive.

[mudski]

Put new front and rear rotors on, plus extended braided lines. Since my existing pads were only six months old I though to still use them but the old discs have made them not flat and there is little pad actually touching the disc.:icon_bonk: And she don't stop too well...So now I need to fit new pads again. Also need to get new locking hubs. One of the Nissan hubs was seized and wouldn't turn. I manage to get it apart but stuffed if it will go back together. From my little searching these OEM hubs aren't made to come apart. I have made up a jig so I will have another crack tonight. If not, new hubs too$$$$$$$.
Edit : had a coupla beers and a glass of red and went back out and got the hub together.

[mudski]

I worked out an easy way of getting the OEM hubs apart and back together. First shot I removed the small spring locking washer when the entire hub components were in the hub. Cleaned it up and had a hell of a time putting it all back together whilst trying to compress the large spring down and hold the top plate down. I needed four hands... I remove the other hub and turned it upside down, with the gears facing towards the bench and gave it a good tap and the entire locking section came out in one piece. So there was no need to pull it apart like I did...
I almost bought some AVM hubs but I don't like the idea of those small screws in the cap as last time two were jammed in so bad, I went through four torx bits before I gave up and just broke the thing off. Maybe if they had some never seize of the tapered section of the screw it would have been a different story...
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=50846&stc=1

Note. I had already removed the plate that makes these hubs auto a while ago, so now they are just full manual hubs...

[jay see]

Edit : had a coupla beers and a glass of red and went back out and got the hub together.

Amazing what you can achieve after a some refreshments :beer:.

[Rocket55]

Threw a couple of 30mm spacers in the front to temporarily give me back so e height I lost after the dual battery and winch went in and a 15mm set in the back. Found out my shock are kaput :-(

[threedogs]

Threw a couple of 30mm spacers in the front to temporarily give me back so e height I lost after the dual battery and winch went in and a 15mm set in the back. Found out my shock are kaput :-(


nice and bouncy ride is it, I have some 15mm spacers I want to fit as the OE ones are long gone

[Rocket55]

Yeah it wollows around a bit and generally has bugger all body control. It just crashes through bumps as opposed to trying to deal with them. Disappointing thing is, it's only done 52,000km. I can compress all 4 shocks with one hand simply by leaning in from outside the car and pushing it up...

[MEGOMONSTER]

Had to fix my trailer plug, as I nearly ripped to off the last time we were at Wombat.

And fixed my Stebel air horn, it seems something was stuck internally.
Blew it out with compressed air and gently tapping at it.

[mudski]

Had to fix my trailer plug, as I nearly ripped to off the last time we were at Wombat.

And fixed my Stebel air horn, it seems something was stuck internally.
Blew it out with compressed air and gently tapping at it.

My Stebel sounds like a muffled duck. Been like that since new. Been meaning to find out why...

[Chappy]

Not quite today but on Sunday..

Installed new HD Adjustable Front + Rear panhard rods, HD Adjustable draglink and a Tough Dog RTC steering dampener.

Pretty happy with it all, it's completely eliminated my wobbles between 60-100km/h.

Next thing is HD +16mm lower control arms then some 4" springs.

Anyone looking for a set of less than 1 year old 3" Dobinson springs?

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[Ben-e-boy]

Not quite today but on Sunday..

Installed new HD Adjustable Front + Rear panhard rods, HD Adjustable draglink and a Tough Dog RTC steering dampener.

Pretty happy with it all, it's completely eliminated my wobbles between 60-100km/h.

Next thing is HD +16mm lower control arms then some 4" springs.

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Anyone looking for a set of less than 1 year old 3" Dobinson springs?

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The RTC damper is only masking the problems, not fixing it. The wobbles will come back when the problem area wears more

[Chappy]

The RTC damper is only masking the problems, not fixing it. The wobbles will come back when the problem area wears more

I think the problem was with my draglink to be honest. It was the original one, I could move it all around by hand and the bushes had a visible 3-5mm of play when turning the wheels.

[Shadow121111]

Changed the oil and filter, hoping that would resolve my low oil pressure problems. No luck, will be spending a bit of time on here i guess

[MEGOMONSTER]

My Stebel sounds like a muffled duck. Been like that since new. Been meaning to find out why...

Does it sound like this. http://youtu.be/5TLO4XRGRkQ

[mudski]

The RTC damper is only masking the problems, not fixing it. The wobbles will come back when the problem area wears more

Yeah I'd have to agree. I have the same dampener and I still had the wobbles so it doesn't really hide much. What I did though was nip up the wheel bearings a little more than what I usually do and the wobbles have totally gone. Having said that I did change the brake rotors too and I did notice a fair bit of mud and dirt stuck in between the rotor and hub. Maybe this was enough to throw the wheel out of balance....

[jay see]

Well it was yesterday.
I changed the fan and gave the radiator a bit of a house down.
The old one
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[Chappy]

Gave her a bit of a spruce up.

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[DX grunt]

I drove it on the bitumen, again.

There is light at the end of the tunnel. I'm off to the beach for beach camping and fishing, starting Friday.

I probably won't be driving on the beach, but I will be driving it on sandy roads that lead to the beach.

I may even lower my tyre pressures - a big step in my books. lol.

[Clunk]

I drove it on the bitumen, again.

There is light at the end of the tunnel. I'm off to the beach for beach camping and fishing, starting Friday.

I probably won't be driving on the beach, but I will be driving it on sandy roads that lead to the beach.

I may even lower my tyre pressures - a big step in my books. lol.

Careful now mate, don't want to go and over do things ;)

[93patrol]

Steady mate. You have to walk before you can run Grunter.

Don't push it too much

[Stropp]

yes next he will be pm ing me to get the phone number of the underbody rust mob i used but grunter will be after the underbody dust section of the business :p

[MEGOMONSTER]

Finally got to the bottom of my sub tank issue.
First disconnected battery. Still not working.
Fitted earth strap. Still not working.
Checked switch. All ok. Still not working.
Ended up being some sort of blockage in the fuel transfer line, gently blew air through the line and all working now.
Missus just picked up the car from Nissan, so I'll see when I get home if it really is working or not.
If it is, happy days.

[TPC]

Finally got to the bottom of my sub tank issue.
First disconnected battery. Still not working.
Fitted earth strap. Still not working.
Checked switch. All ok. Still not working.
Ended up being some sort of blockage in the fuel transfer line, gently blew air through the line and all working now.
Missus just picked up the car from Nissan, so I'll see when I get home if it really is working or not.
If it is, happy days.

Do you have the standard tanks?
Not much loss with the standard sub being out of action.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Do you have the standard tanks? Not much loss with the standard sub being out of action.

No it's a long ranger sub tank.

[Timbo15]

Spent all days fixing my front left swivel hub and bearing. Sent the trol to a mechanic monday and he said he tightened it (didn't say it was busted) but the bearing finally broke/shattered friday on the way to work. Driving with the busted bearings was like pushing the trolly cart with the faulty wheel that rattles about.

Big shout out to mudrunner. without his thread http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?28969-DIY-CV-and-Swivel-Hub-Rebuild-Thread the cv and swivel hub rebuild thread i probably would still be attempting to fix it.

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the screws on the locking plate had been sheared off they were fun to drill out

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licorice bullets anyone?

50992

spent a bit of time wondering what the hell the part attached to the knuckle spindle was. Only to realise it was the remains of the inner wheel bearing. But she's fixed after a days work and getting absolutely filthy and I'm happy it's fixed

edit: oh forgot i need a new front left abs sensor it got caught up in the shrapnel mixer and was badly chewed on.

[threedogs]

good on you for finding and fixing,
not much that MR doesn't know about a Patrol

[2TROLLFAM]

One of my "boys" from work is pulling out Seamus' water pump and replacing it today for me !! He's a good boy
(Now just wish my 19yr old daughter would see that!!!!)


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[Winnie]

One of my "boys" from work is pulling out Seamus' water pump and replacing it today for me !! He's a good boy
(Now just wish my 19yr old daughter would see that!!!!)

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So she can learn how to change a water pump?

[TPC]

One of my "boys" from work is pulling out Seamus' water pump and replacing it today for me !! He's a good boy
(Now just wish my 19yr old daughter would see that!!!!)


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So she can learn how to change a water pump?

Or are you planning to do some matchmaking?

[2TROLLFAM]

I've been trying to match make for over a year - silly bitch won't go for it LOL he's a nice kid (21yr old), fully qualified mechanic (now let's not enter into the debate of the word "mechanic"), does shit for me all the time on my car for cost of lunch and our awesome company
He's taller than her (and she's 6'1") and a good looking lad

WHYYYYYYYY does she pick the assholes?? Instead of the noice ones

Oh - and she can't even drive a manual, can't picture her ever doing anything besides putting petrol in her car LOL

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[Stropp]

You can never pick it, my daughter had a couple of wankers for boyfriends, one I told on the phone that I was on my way home and if he was there when I got home I would be arrested for murder! He was fortunately gone when I got home and I am still free and he was never seen again :) now she has a very nice fellow so I'm happy.

[2TROLLFAM]

You can never pick it, my daughter had a couple of wankers for boyfriends, one I told on the phone that I was on my way home and if he was there when I got home I would be arrested for murder! He was fortunately gone when I got home and I am still free and he was never seen again :) now she has a very nice fellow so I'm happy.

So there's hope yet !!!! The 16yr old daughter has had absolute dickheads doe boyfriends which Brad has suitably scared off LOL her new one is a nice boy - she can keep him

Well we're off to repco to shove this water pump up there arses - it's the wrong one !!! My car is in a million pieces so they better have the right one in stock or in gonna go spastic on them !!

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[threedogs]

you go girlfriend, take no prisoners lol

[2TROLLFAM]

Grrrrrrrrr came home empty handed!!! Their FREEKING computer & books say they gave me the right one but it ain't !!! Going to have to go to bloody Nissan tomorrow to get one .... My poor baby is getting left pulled apart :(

It's BEER time !!!!! (Well for the boys - I'm having vodka and lots of it)

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[growler2058]

Painted 3 little stone chips, and all but fitted my UHF. Just need to get some more cable and tidy it up and an antenna now :)

[tallman]

Oil change and all filters, that oil filter on a 4.5 is a bugger to get to if you have big hands.

[AB]

Took everything off and marked out the entire vehicle for both rear quarter and guard chop all round.

Following the existing contour on the top part of the guards I will be removing 30mm on the rear and 35mm on the front.

Ill be using thicker conveyor belt rubber to bring that back down a bit and to hold a good shape.

Next Saturday is chop chop!!!

[Stropp]

dont forget pics of how much mud is in the rear quarter:smiley_thumbs_up:

[AB]

dont forget pics of how much mud is in the rear quarter:smiley_thumbs_up:

It's bad, bloody mud!!!

I always used to remove the drain and shove a screw driver in there.

[growler2058]

Took everything off and marked out the entire vehicle for both rear quarter and guard chop all round.

Following the existing contour on the top part of the guards I will be removing 30mm on the rear and 35mm on the front.

Ill be using thicker conveyor belt rubber to bring that back down a bit and to hold a good shape.

Next Saturday is chop chop!!!

The ol boy ya bought that from would be hating you if he knew what you've done and are planning to do to Bluey :)

[growler2058]

I fitted my new RFI antenna and looked and thought about starting the breather extension kit

[MEGOMONSTER]

Got cut off on the Hume hwy this afternoon, then give me the bird after me swearing at him through the windscreen. I tried to chase him down but he got away. Lol

[mudski]

Got cut off on the Hume hwy this afternoon, then give me the bird after me swearing at him through the windscreen. I tried to chase him down but he got away. Lol

I'd be running too if you were after me...

[MEGOMONSTER]

I'd be running too if you were after me...

I was so angry at the time, I gave him a hand gesture of a finger running across my neck.
He gave me the bird again.

[mudnut]

Got a mech to do the carby kit. $60 for the kit. $20 labour. While the carby was off, I removed what was left of the heater grid that is between the carby and the manifold. Then I replaced a split breather hose between the filter housing and the tappet cover.

Now it only takes 18 seconds to get the Old Trol up to 100 kph, instead of 19 seconds. :)

[threedogs]

Be interested how your fuel figures go now MN

[mudnut]

It wont be good for this tank as I have been planting my foot because the engine is saying " YES!" instead of "Ok, just wait a bit."

[megatexture]

Took her in for a service

[Hodge]

Just had a 60k service done. And also replaced, the pulley tensioner as Nissan advised me thats what was making the noise. Will find out tomorrow morning.
S#it of a job. Lot of skin of knuckles gone.

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[Cuppa]

Nipped over to Lake Burrumbeet this arvo, with the intention to do some walking. Did a bit, but then decided to drive the Patrol round the lake. Deep washouts & potholes saw me having to use low range. However what should have been fun was horrible. *Every* time even the slightest amount of flex occurred the most awful & loud squeaking happened. I had suspected it might, I’ve noticed it occasionally when mounting kerbs etc & thought it was my rubber mounting of the pod when the chassis rails flex a bit. The noise was bad enough to spoil any enjoyment there might have been.

Got home & googled ‘4wd squeaks’ & found all references were to suspension. Went around the greasable shackles with the grease gun - have done this before, don’t forget *all* the suspension (springs - Leaf & coil, shocks & bushes) were new with the GVM upgrade, & not a heck of a lot of miles done since. Also liberally sprayed everywhere around springs & shocks with CRC - & then went for a drive through my local wood.

Came home with a big smile on my dial, the track was tight between trees, with a few deep puddles, plenty of washouts, drops over tree roots etc etc ...... & not a single bloody squeak! It would be nice if it is greasing the shackles which has done the job, but if the squeaks return I at least now know that it’s suspension & not pod related. I know CRC is not the answer, but it’s good to know where the problem lays.

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[threedogs]

I used a treflon Dry spray on my leaves worked a treat,
Only need on or two pumps on the greasable shackles too

[DX grunt]

270k service and back in on Monday for rotors and wheel bearings.