What did you do to your Patrol today!

[Rocket55]

Installed some front recovery points and the little barn door extension bracket.

[Patrol-Guy]

dawes needle valve, diff breather extensions and catch can.

[2TROLLFAM]

My lift went on today :) WOW what a difference it's made, the ride home was NOOOICE

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[Patrol-Guy]

My lift went on today :) WOW what a difference it's made, the ride home was NOOOICE

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Left details please, brand, height etc. photo if possible..

[2TROLLFAM]

Left details please, brand, height etc. photo if possible..

Only went 2" LOL (don't need more than that)

Old Man Emu suspension lift supplied and fitted by UV4x4. Think they said 51-110kg rated at front and we upgraded to 200kg in the rear due the weight of my Aramillo Camping trailer.

Not sure if it's my eyes so will check tomorrow but his ass seems to sit alittle higher than the front?? Will take a decent pic tomorrow after the snorkel goes on



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[2TROLLFAM]

Too dark now ....



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[TazManiac]

Nice lift, what'd you pay for that?

Tonight I pulled my MAF sensor out to give it a clean and noticed it was absolutely spotless... I mean not even slightly greasy. What's the deal there?

I'm not sure if the dealer cleaned it up our maybe even replaced it, it looks brand new, in the hopes of hiding the issue with the intercooler?

Not sure.

[Clunk]

Only went 2" LOL (don't need more than that)

Old Man Emu suspension lift supplied and fitted by UV4x4. Think they said 51-110kg rated at front and we upgraded to 200kg in the rear due the weight of my Aramillo Camping trailer.

Not sure if it's my eyes so will check tomorrow but his ass seems to sit alittle higher than the front?? Will take a decent pic tomorrow after the snorkel goes on



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More than likely due to the much heavier rated coils in the back..... Are you planning on getting a steel bar and winch on the front?

[Patrol-Guy]

I want a 2inch lift........

[Patrol-Guy]

Too dark now ....



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Nice one, I'm jealous......

[2TROLLFAM]

Has a steel winch compatible bar on it - winch will come ... One day :)

I got dealership pricing because I work at "I bought a jeep" and I use them heaps for accessories - paid $2200 for the lift & a safari snorkel all supplied and fitted.

Just dropped him off this morning (literally across the road from work) and they dropped him over at 5 ... Ran outta time today so snorkel is going on tomorrow.

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[2TROLLFAM]

More than likely due to the much heavier rated coils in the back..... Are you planning on getting a steel bar and winch on the front?

Thought that might be the case - Thanx!!

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[mudski]

Washed the mud off mine and filled the gutters in the street with high country dirt.

[TPC]

New front wheel bearings and exhaust bracket that busted on the Kimberley trip.

[TPC]

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.



Cuppa I get a squeak on articulation from one of my front springs, it stops for a while if sprayed with CRC, the mechanic said its nothing to worry about but its bloody annoying.

[pearcey]

G`day Cuppa
Good to see you putting a couple of Ks on the truck mate.
With the greasable shackles you are always going to have this noise return so you may need to grease them fairly regularly.
Don`t over grease and wipe off excess as it attracts dust and dirt. You may have to check the leaf pads aswell These are the little leaf separators at the end of the leafs You should also check the "U" straps which are normally riveted to one of the lower leafs and hold the pack square as if the pack flexes alot these "U" plates can become noisy. A small amount of preventative maintenance and you`ll be all good.
Beers and Cheers Pearcey
PS please say g`day to Mrs Tea

[Semmo]

Installed a catch can

[Patrol'n]

Finally wired up my dual battery setup :-) now my new auxiliary battery tray holds my primary battery and my red arc smart solenoid is keeping it all charged. Still have to wire in the override switch in the dash in case of a bat flattery... And of course some power points in the back for the engel and iPods and such, but awesome result so far!

[Rocket55]

Installed LED driving lights, internal winch controls, and a set of sliders, big day. :-)

[2TROLLFAM]

Seamus got a bath today so he's all pretty for his trip to Banyo (Roo Systems) early next week LOL

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[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/680-Air-compressor-12-V-system-air-bag-suspension-ride-Train-Truck-Horn-120-psi-/111315907820?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19eaf1f4ec

Had one of this lying around so thought Id mount it to the cargo barrier, I'll use it to run an air horn, and later a front Prolocker

[Parksy]

Did more diff bracing today. Son is asleep at the moment and need to do some grinding, so on hold for the moment.

[threedogs]

Did more diff bracing today. Son is asleep at the moment and need to do some grinding, so on hold for the moment.

did you slice a piece of 50mm x 25mm x 2.5 RHS to laminate it?

[Parksy]

did you slice a piece of 50mm x 25mm x 2.5 RHS to laminate it?

No I ended up with the kit from road runner off-road. Also added my own touches by improving the radius arm brackets.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/4416DC4B-5B6C-4AA2-B4D7-BDCFB04BF095.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Pakas/media/4416DC4B-5B6C-4AA2-B4D7-BDCFB04BF095.jpg.html)

[Patrol'n]

Fitted the override switch for my dual battery setup, blew a fuse and had to go to 4 shops to find another one.... On the plus side, that's the dual batteries totally sorted! Waited for the heat to die down a bit, (working in the sun on the driveway in 37 degree heat is not fun), then started pulling stuff off so I could do the carby plate mod, found out the nuts were seized, and the light was going, so that'll have to be next weekend.

[Rocket55]

Fitted up my snorkel today. What a PITA, but worth it in the end.

[katwoman]

Booked in to get shockers fixed ! And ordered new springs. No more saggy bums.

[growler2058]

Cleaned the poop off my seat after yesterdays lil fright ;)

[2TROLLFAM]

I put my baby on a truck today - he was off to Banyo for his "work" tomorrow :)

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[mudski]

I put my baby on a truck today - he was off to Banyo for his "work" tomorrow :)

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Jeez! Whats he getting now!

[2TROLLFAM]

Jeez! Whats he getting now!

Hahaha he's off for the ECU remapping, 3" exhaust & new intercooler

I'm abit spoiled in that our truck driver (who does 99% of our transport for work) took him up & will bring him back for free !! I only had to get him from ipswich to our moorooka yard today for them to pick up

SWIFT VEHICLE TRANSPORT .... Brisbane - love you guys xXx

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[mudski]

Hahaha he's off for the ECU remapping, 3" exhaust & new intercooler

I'm abit spoiled in that our truck driver (who does 99% of our transport for work) took him up & will bring him back for free !! I only had to get him from ipswich to our moorooka yard today for them to pick up

SWIFT VEHICLE TRANSPORT .... Brisbane - love you guys xXx

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Gawd! So whats after this? Actually, is there actually anything else left to do?

[2TROLLFAM]

Gawd! So whats after this? Actually, is there actually anything else left to do?

Hello ??? YES !!! There's heaps on the list!! LOL

Brad has to actually FINISH making my rock sliders

Winch

Rear wheel carrier with light (Cuz when I get my next set of tyres they won't fit on the standard thingy)

Drawers once all the kids ping off from him (well when we only have 1 or 2 at home)

Fridge slider

Buy & fit gauges

Ummmmmm shall I go on??? LMFAO

BUT this will do for now

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[mudski]

Hello ??? YES !!! There's heaps on the list!! LOL

Ummmmmm shall I go on??? LMFAO



Yeah go on! I wanna see how big the list is. And then do it again in a few weeks. I bet there will be more on it.

[2TROLLFAM]

Yeah go on! I wanna see how big the list is. And then do it again in a few weeks. I bet there will be more on it.

OMG ... There's always "something" isn't there LOL

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[Patrol'n]

My interior light switch covers arrived, 2 minute job to fit, now the switches won't fill up with dirt!

Nissan wanted $32 or so per rubber cover! After a minor heart attack, I got them off ebay for much less :-)

(And yes, still genuine parts)

[mudski]

Removed the roof rack and cut and polished the entire roof. Then pulled the light bar apart and got rid of the condensation build up in it and gave it a lick of noo paint.

[mudnut]

Went for a cruise out to Mt Richmond, across to Cape Bridgewater, then around to Cape Nelson. I did this to deliberately run it out of fuel, to see how far a tank would get me. 505 km. I had 10 liters of fuel in a can and it was only 2.9 kms to the servo. All up, the tank took only 91 litres to fill. On one trip to Bendigo, we got to 492 km before we found a servo that was open. That was cutting it close.

[rkinsey]

I have finally installed the spare engine into the GQ. Woo Hoo!!!

The reason I couldnt get it to fit............. the spare engine has an aftermarket HD ribbed flywheel and clutch it installed. It has barley seen any use at all...(score!) however, the clutch plate would not fit over the drive shaft on the gearbox (This spare motor came out of another 1997 GQ RD28T) SO I replaced it with my original clutch plate from the dud engine which is worn but will do the job for now until I can get another clutch plate.

Now to button it up this week and get it running this weekend.

[threedogs]

Had some laser cut parts laying around as you do, so decided to fit a shovel holder to my roof rack.
I forgot to weld them on when making the rack doh. not concerned about a hi-lift at this stage.
Heaps of room out the back if I need to fabricate something for it.
All part of travelling light

[growler2058]

Fitted extended diff, g/box and tnsfr case breathers

[Maxhead]

Fitted extended diff, g/box and tnsfr case breathers
nice! was it a kit or did you make it yourself?

[Bob]

Fitted extended diff, g/box and tnsfr case breathers

Just as well that you have sold Agatha as she would be jealous of the Love and attention you are giving the GU LMAO

[Clunk]

Drove the old Clunker to work today after neglecting it for the last few weeks....... It's nice to feel the surge of petrol power again :D

[growler2058]

nice! was it a kit or did you make it yourself?

A kit was $65. The breathers on the tnsfr and g/box are a prick to get to so I was able to put the new hose into the existing up in the engine bay then extend. The front diff, gbox and tnsfr are already quite high at the top of the wheel arch. Definitely an improvement on the lowly GQ :p

[growler2058]

Just as well that you have sold Agatha as she would be jealous of the Love and attention you are giving the GU LMAO

I know BoB and I avoided driving in mud on the weekend!!

OY WHATS THE XMAS CHEER IN YOU SIG SGROOGE? HAHAHHAHAHAHAHA

[threedogs]

I'm with Bob here look at all the love you give the GU how easy you forget the mighty Agatha.
Shame,,,if Agatha had this much love who knows what might of happened,
Going to be interesting to see at what point the love goes away, lol

[Bob]

I know BoB and I avoided driving in mud on the weekend!!

OY WHATS THE XMAS CHEER IN YOU SIG SGROOGE? HAHAHHAHAHAHAHA

Andy and a few others said that I was a bit of a killjoy complaining about the Christmas Lights so I thought I would prove them wrong with my own Christmas Greetings but without the bloody sound LOL

[BigRAWesty]

Was sick of bloody electricians keep busting my door handles off. I've tried welding them multiple times and no go.
So I made alloy brackets and riveted to the handle and screwed em in.
Next time it's a new door handle lol

[growler2058]

Just fitted this

[BigRAWesty]

Geeze mate fagatha is going to have more technology thannthe moon mission.
All this to keep an engine turning lol.

I luuvvvvv my td42.

[mudski]

A kit was $65. The breathers on the tnsfr and g/box are a prick to get to so I was able to put the new hose into the existing up in the engine bay then extend. The front diff, gbox and tnsfr are already quite high at the top of the wheel arch. Definitely an improvement on the lowly GQ :p

How does the blue nylon tubing fit onto the steel barb fittings on the diffs etc etc?

[Sir Roofy]

just fitted this

and where pray tell did you get that from
is it any good and only for a crd

[growler2058]

How does the blue nylon tubing fit onto the steel barb fittings on the diffs etc etc?

Replacements are used mate

[growler2058]

and where pray tell did you get that from is it any good and only for a crd

Not sure mate anything with a computer

[mudski]

Replacements are used mate

Der, sorry. Replacement what? The barbs on the breather outlets originally use rubber hose on them. Those breather tubes are nylon. Do they have some at the ends to adapt it?

[mudski]

and where pray tell did you get that from
is it any good and only for a crd

Yeah Roofy it won't fit your bud. You need a device called ECU Talk. Same thing but different, in a nutshell.

[growler2058]

Der replacement "barbs" but not barbs same connection as the pic on the firewall

[mudski]

Der replacement "barbs" but not barbs same connection as the pic on the firewall

Hairy muff! Thanks. Bit warm here tonight, a few too many beers makes me fuzzy. :bigthumbup:

[Patrol'n]

Just replaced my console lid latch, so it doesn't bounce anymore, and installed my cup holder in the front console, hooray, now my drinks will stay put! Can't overstate how much better that is!

[growler2058]

Hairy muff! Thanks. Bit warm here tonight, a few too many beers makes me fuzzy. :bigthumbup:

I'll put a pic up of the two I didn't swap from the tnsfr and gearbox

[BigRAWesty]

Just replaced my console lid latch, so it doesn't bounce anymore, and installed my cup holder in the front console, hooray, now my drinks will stay put! Can't overstate how much better that is!

Did you make the cup holders or buy??

[93patrol]

hey Kallen where did you get your front end bushes from??
was direct from Nissan or was there a cheaper supplier on Ebay for the same bush?

[BigRAWesty]

All from patrolapart mate.
Radius bushes were ome and supplied with lift kit

[growler2058]

Here ya go Mudski you replace the old with the new the nylon tube then pushes into this self locking and there's an "O" ring internal to seal

[TazManiac]

Nifty little devices Growler.

[nissannewby]

Here ya go Mudski you replace the old with the new the nylon tube then pushes into this self locking and there's an "O" ring internal to seal

What was the kit worth mate?

[growler2058]

What was the kit worth mate?

Yeah mate it was $45 or $65 I think and was all done in less than an hour piss easy

[mudski]

Here ya go Mudski you replace the old with the new the nylon tube then pushes into this self locking and there's an "O" ring internal to seal

Ah I see why I was confused. I have different breather fittings on my diffs. I can't use those fittings.

[megatexture]

Packed the camper/ car for a weekend away

[nissannewby]

Ah I see why I was confused. I have different breather fittings on my diffs. I can't use those fittings.

Why not? Are you fittings not threaded into the diff housings?

[megatexture]

Ah I see why I was confused. I have different breather fittings on my diffs. I can't use those fittings.

I've got the same ones on my car, it's a straight swap for whats on it now but I don't think mine has a right angle goes straight up

These are the same fittings used for airbags also

[growler2058]

I've got the same ones on my car, it's a straight swap for whats on it now but I don't think mine has a right angle goes straight up These are the same fittings used for airbags also

Straight up for the diffs but 90's for tnsfr and gbox

[mudski]

I've got the same ones on my car, it's a straight swap for whats on it now but I don't think mine has a right angle goes straight up

These are the same fittings used for airbags also

Why not? Are you fittings not threaded into the diff housings?
I will have to take a closer look. To be honest I have never really had a good look at the fitting on the diff. I know the transfer and gearbox are threaded. I had replace the OEM breather hose for longer ones and the barb looked to me it was simply welded onto the diff. As the barb more looks like a thin piece of tube and the breather hose was clamped onto it.
I need to do mine like Growlers but I will use rubber and one single hose running along the chassis from back (rear diff) to front in the engine bay, and the transfer, gearbox and front diff will simple join into this single hose via T pieces. I did this on my MK and it worked really well.

[threedogs]

Haven't done it yet but going to move the LED light for my Autron cruise control
into my pillar pod,easier to see,
ATM its behind the "T" of the steering wheel and not visable whilst driving
Also fitting another volt gauge to the centre dash ,left side for my AUX battery

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181455438021?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Will put some pics when done

[Agronaught]

Ordered the Superior Engineering battery tray for the TB48 as I'm 'fairly' sure I can work out something to relocate the washer bottle even with the LPG.

The only challenge is I'll need to find somebody to install the weld bolt for me as I've not touched a welder since my teens and I'm not confident enough to do so in the engine bay. (nor for that matter do I own a welder).

http://www.piranhaoffroad.com.au/library/publication/document/btgusp_-_fitting_guide.pdf

[threedogs]

Ordered the Superior Engineering battery tray for the TB48 as I'm 'fairly' sure I can work out something to relocate the washer bottle even with the LPG.

The only challenge is I'll need to find somebody to install the weld bolt for me as I've not touched a welder since my teens and I'm not confident enough to do so in the engine bay. (nor for that matter do I own a welder).

http://www.piranhaoffroad.com.au/library/publication/document/btgusp_-_fitting_guide.pdf

Billy Bleed is trying to fit a second battery as well in his Dual fuel Patrol.
Pics would help if you get everything to fit

[Stropp]

the arb ones come with a nut on a breakoff rod that you poke into the gaurd through the gap behind the headlight, makes it so easy instead of welding.

[Agronaught]

I have a nasty dent some sob left in the drivers door that needs to be fixed. I imagine a smash repair place could fix that and weld in a bolt at the same time...

I'll look into that after my trip in December.

[threedogs]

Hate to say it but drilled a hole in the centre dash for my AUX battery volt meter,
Ive also cut the hole for the led switch, so think there goes my no drill policy lol

[Dales300exc]

Shimmed and locked my diffs :)

[Rocket55]

Installed a cargo barrier and finished my barn door fold down table today.

[jimt]

Got inspired, took some good advice went and bought all new oil ie diffs, transfer case and gear box climbed under armed with my best socket set cannot remove a single filler plug. I was told on this forum I should remove filler before i drain
Thank god I read the threads or I would now have an empty diff and no way of putting the oil back in.
Starting to think I may have to pay a mechanic for this one dont want to do any damage?

[jimt]

How much force can you use on the filler plug?
Is it worth getting an impact wrench , air or cordless
or do i get get the mash hammer and go to town on the socket handel ?

[growler2058]

As much as is needed. The drain plug will probably be as hard. I used an electric impact gun to get the bastards out

[Dales300exc]

Would not recommend impact equipment on fill/drain plugs. The rattling has a tendancy to round and then it makes the job harder. A good crack on the plug with a hammer should shock it enough.

Short of that get more leverage. Jack the car higher so you can get more swing. Use a breaker bar.

Unsure what vehicle you have, but assuming its just ya standard 1/2" plugs then make sure any mud is scraped out so a good purchase is acheived.

[Snow Patrol]

Got my Dawes setup just right..... very happy.......

[threedogs]

And check your escape route cause if the breaker bar slips you could be in a whole world of pain

[threedogs]

started on my 20 ltr water tank. should work well IMO
will use a 3/4 ball valve as a tap better flow,
fill is via the top

[Semmo]

Stuck a light bar on the roof rack

[Clunk]

Stage one of operation wash cars.......... step one, got the power washer out, crawled underneath the MightyGQ and blasted away, then on the the outside to wash off all the loose dust n dirt before getting the sponge out........ then coffee break :)

[nissannewby]

And check your escape route cause if the breaker bar slips you could be in a whole world of pain

Use open hands and the correct technique and this can be greatly reduced.

[Clunk]

Stage one of operation wash cars.......... step one, got the power washer out, crawled underneath the MightyGQ and blasted away, then on the the outside to wash off all the loose dust n dirt before getting the sponge out........ then coffee break :)

Stage one of operation wash cars now complete............... one car down, two to go

[threedogs]

Use open hands and the correct technique and this can be greatly reduced.

Was a very funny letter from a reader of 4WD monthly years ago, , for some reason
he had the front wheel off his GQ and was sitting in the cavity with a hammer, what ever he hit it rebounded hitting his head.
so he threw his head back hitting the inner guard bang then pushed his head forward hitting his forehead, which caused him to throw his head back you get the picture this continued till his brain stopped rattling and he came to a halt, He cracked a beer and PHSL

[Clunk]

Stage one of operation wash cars now complete............... one car down, two to go

Stage 2 complete........ 2 down, 1 more to go but that will have to wait till later. Missus has "done her back in", so muggins here has to go get the food shop :(

[rkinsey]

Motor in, loom all connected and running. Finally!

Just a few more things to do. Replace the clutch slave cylinder (one of the apprentices that was helping me jumped in and pushed the clutch in, while the slave cylinder was not connected to the clutch fork, and this has the pushrod all the way out of the slave cylinder) replace the starter motor and alternator (The ones from the donor motor aren't much chop) install the 2" lifted springs from the donor. Install the bonnet , front grille and lights.

After six months of the engine not running and sitting on my back porch, it fired up second go and no clouds of smoke and no leaks either! Not bad for an IT engineer.

Thanks to Rust Nail and Todd for their assistance earlier this year and helping me pull my engine out.

Woo Hoo! nearly ready for rego.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10205103075516105&l=8376413453317946836

Cheers,

Rob

[growler2058]

Use open hands and the correct technique and this can be greatly reduced.

Long bar and a heavy rubber mallet

[Rocket55]

Extended the rear diff breather. Ran it up to the front. I went up the drivers side to stay away from the exhaust and cat converter with a rubber hose, is this what everyone else does. Just terminated it with a miniature in line fuel filter. I ran the hose behind the wiper motor, this gave me a nice radius on the hose to allow the breath to point back tow at the ground.

Might do the front 3 tonight, they're pretty high as it is, so not as much to gain and therefore lower in the priority list..

[Rocket55]

Finished off my rear door table on the weekend.

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/Door1_zpsee46bd77.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/Door1_zpsee46bd77.jpg.html)

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/Door2_zps4991ed88.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/Door2_zps4991ed88.jpg.html)

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/Door3_zps305ed76f.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/Door3_zps305ed76f.jpg.html)

Pretty happy with how it came up :D

Also extended my rear diff breather last night, might do the the other 3 tonight but they're pretty high up anyway.

[Stropp]

Hooked up the led lights today and fitted some bilstien shocks. Pretty happy with the LEDs.


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[Alitis007]

It was actually yesterday arvo till 3am this morning, yay no more rust or stone chips on my roof!!!518205182151822

[threedogs]

Hooked up the led lights today and fitted some bilstien shocks. Pretty happy with the LEDs.


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[bigkevlittletruck]

Bloody awesome mate

[threedogs]

p
Put my newish rack around the back to work on, first off it needs drain holes on every leg.
No wonder these racks spew rust,
Then figure out shovel holders,light bar bracket and re roller Open to suggestions as well maybe a
gas bottle bracket as well
.

[megatexture]

Drain holes? The legs aren't tube are they? I've only herd of the iron man racks leaking rust and they are a different design

[macca]

What I'm about to do LOL. Waiting for the neighborhood to wake up so I can gerni the ute, and sand the fibreglass repairs on the pod, the vacuum screams!

[Agronaught]

Finally ran a breather from the rear diff to the engine bay.

Its getting a little warm to be under the car, later today I should be able to extend the breathers for the front diff, gearbox and transfer case... assuming I can find where they terminate...

[macca]

later today I should be able to extend the breathers for the front diff, gearbox and transfer case... assuming I can find where they terminate...

Checked mine out the other day, the 3 of them are steel pipe and enter the guard void above the front left wheel. Have no idea what's on the end of them but figure they are high enough. Be interested to see what you find.

[Agronaught]

Checked mine out the other day, the 3 of them are steel pipe and enter the guard void above the front left wheel. Have no idea what's on the end of them but figure they are high enough. Be interested to see what you find.

I'm thinking they may best be left until I get around to a snorkel. I'll have a gander anyway.

[threedogs]

Drain holes? The legs aren't tube are they? I've only herd of the iron man racks leaking rust and they are a different design

Its just a shite design I reckon each upright between top and bottom loop would hold half a cup of water easy.
Its fully welded so water has nowhere to go,
@ Mega do you have this style rack?

[rkinsey]

RD28T engine installed and all buttoned up (99% anyway) Bonnet installed and fixed the Alt circuit fuse, 75a, short issue. Turns out that I had connected the loom correctly. It was the second hand alternator from the donor motor was the issue where the main positive cable bolts to the post on the alternator. This post is supposed to have a plastic insulator around it and this was broken. Swapped the Alt for my original which is intact and all now working.

Only a few jobs to go:

1. Install tensioner pulley, for the AC condenser, and belt
2. Gas the AC system
3. Install the repaired front grille
4. Install the headlights and indicators
5. Drop the gearbox and install a new clutch plate for the HD exedy clutch kit and ribbed flywheel. (The clutch plate that was on the donor motors gearbox doesn't fit the input shaft on my gearbox)
6. Replace the clutch slave cylinder (One of the apprentices pushed the clutch in when it wasn't connected to the clutch fork and pushed the piston all the way out and blew the seals.)

Too hot to work on it anymore. Will have to work on it in the evenings this week.

[Agronaught]

Checked mine out the other day, the 3 of them are steel pipe and enter the guard void above the front left wheel. Have no idea what's on the end of them but figure they are high enough. Be interested to see what you find.

Ok, found em. Not worth dicking with (IMHO) for 1-2 inches of clearance. If/when i get a snorkel I'll reconsider.

J.

[macca]

Ok, found em. Not worth dicking with (IMHO) for 1-2 inches of clearance. If/when i get a snorkel I'll reconsider.

J.

Thought the same, depending on the fittings if any are on the end. Can not be bothered pulling it off for a look

[Stropp]

Took the old girl for a spin to lane pool reserve with 20 other patrols from the western patrol club.

[Dazzalco]

Took it out to harvey area and Brunswick was a good day out

[Stropp]

fitted the BOSS shock tower supports, easy fit design and feel a bit happier now with them in so the towers wont bend with the load i carry all the time.

[Dazzalco]

fitted the BOSS shock tower supports, easy fit design and feel a bit happier now with them in so the towers wont bend with the load i carry all the time.

Have you got a photo of them and was if rear only or front as well ?

[jay see]

Took it out to harvey area and Brunswick was a good day out

When it comes back looking like that, it must have been a really good day

[jay see]

Gave it an oil /air/fuel filter change. Didn't think an air filter would make that much of a difference. Can't wait for the snorkel.

[mudnut]

Re-fitted the manual choke, using a hand throttle knob I picked up for $5.

The locking feature wasn't working, so I pushed out the roll pin, measured the hole and drilled through the neck of the knob to fit a cotter pin.

I have down this same mod to the original hand throttle when I first got the Old Trol.

I would have fitted the choke to the other side of the dash where the ready-made hole is, but the cable wasn't long enough.

I need to make a proper label too.

[kevin07]

changed the coolant temp sensor on the tb for the better

[Stropp]

Have you got a photo of them and was if rear only or front as well ?

no pic and only the rears, google them for an image.

[Dazzalco]

When it comes back looking like that, it must have been a really good day

Yep was a good day now need lift and bigger tyres

[jay see]

Yep was a good day now need lift and bigger tyres

Ha. So do I.

[threedogs]

fitting a volt meter for my Aux battery,
FYI there is plenty of room right down the left side of the centre facia for switches and gauges

[Paule]

Fitted up a Provent catch can. I went with the xd heater hose option, thanks to the guys on here for the idea it works a treat.

[megatexture]

fitting a volt meter for my Aux battery,
FYI there is plenty of room right down the left side of the centre facia for switches and gauges


Should have got a dual volt to keep an eye on what the alternator is up to. Or have you got one already fitted

[mudski]

Gave the shitter a service and found the turbo to dump pipe gasket is leaking. Fark!

[rkinsey]

After installing the second hand engine two weeks ago, found that when you release the clutch it made a horrible grinding noise until the clutch plate grabbed 100%

So, drop the gearbox and found the flywheel was scored.

Got my original flywheel, cleaned it up and spent an hour on it with some wet and dry 1500 grit and WD40. Cleaned up really well.

The pressure plate and clutch plate that came with the second hand engine are brand new so installed them on my original flywheel and put the gearbox back in.

Now the GQ runs quietly and is ready for a blue slip.

Woo Hoo!!

[Hodge]

Nothing on the patrol but I sold my original set of alloys, and was shocked to see who turned up at my door. Very very high public figure. In respect to his wishes not to be named, all I can see is he drives a very nice 4.2 !

[megatexture]

Nothing on the patrol but I sold my original set of alloys, and was shocked to see who turned up at my door. Very very high public figure. In respect to his wishes not to be named, all I can see is he drives a very nice 4.2 !

So we can make another celeb rip thread when his wheel falls off lol

[gaddy]

Took it to the beach
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[growler2058]

Not mine, my mates Mav got new alloy radiator, all new hoses, new belts and new plugs

[Stropp]

Went for an early morning beach run to ledge point to catch a couple of guys who camped out overnight, sand was very powdery couple of them had to drop their tyres to 6 lb to get off the beach.

[mudnut]

The fan was making a weird noise when switched on high. Stripped the fan motor and cleaned it out. I found it is due for new brushes soon. While I had the fan out I also took the housing out and found that the screen I fitted was fairly dusty and had some leaves and rat droppings on it. I fitted a dust filter between the fan and air conditioner so being in a dusty convoy will be an even more pleasant experience.

[MudRunnerTD]

I have had a slipping fan belt on the GuIv for the last couple of weeks so thought I better sort that today. I had a full set of spare belts that I have for touring and thought bugger it, time for a change so stripped out all 3 belts and replaced with new ones. The belts are probably the originals and 235,000 kms old, they were certainly in need of a change.

Good result.

[Winnie]

I have had a slipping fan belt on the GuIv for the last couple of weeks so thought I better sort that today. I had a full set of spare belts that I have for touring and thought bugger it, time for a change so stripped out all 3 belts and replaced with new ones. The belts are probably the originals and 235,000 kms old, they were certainly in need of a change.

Good result.

Poor maintenance Darren!

[Ben-e-boy]

Pretty much finished porting and polishing the intake side of the head, alot of hours went into and it is still not professional quality

[mudnut]

How much meat have you taken out,and what sort of power gain are you expecting to achieve?

[Ben-e-boy]

How much meat have you taken out,and what sort of power gain are you expecting to achieve?

Not alot of meat, there isnt alot to take, just a polish to 320 grit really. I wont be doing the exhaust because there isnt much meat there and it takes so long to do

Might get 10-15 hp maybe. The heads are pretty good out of the box

[katwoman]

Nothing on the patrol but I sold my original set of alloys, and was shocked to see who turned up at my door. Very very high public figure. In respect to his wishes not to be named, all I can see is he drives a very nice 4.2 !

Hmmmm, I wonder what Darren wants with alloy wheels ?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Fitted the new scoop.

[Sir Roofy]

Had a new windscreen fitted $252 delived

[MEGOMONSTER]

Also had my tyres flipped on the rims today.

[megatexture]

Were they wearing unevenly?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Were they wearing unevenly?
Not really. They were starting to show signs of uneven wear.

[jay see]

Cleaned up the spot lights. A bit of wet n dry and a $4 can of paint.
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[4bye4]

[QUOTE=jay see;559573]Cleaned up the spot lights. A bit of wet n dry and a $4 can of paint.
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Made a big difference - looks good and heaps cheaper than new lights.

[jay see]

Thanks. There was nothing wrong with them, just the previous owner didn't know how to clean anything.

[threedogs]

Not really. They were starting to show signs of uneven wear.

wouldn't rotating them at 5k do the same thing .
I'm confused

[MEGOMONSTER]

wouldn't rotating them at 5k do the same thing . I'm confused
Yes I have been regularly rotating tyres around but this time I also flipped the tyre on the rim.
So white writing on on the inside now instead of outside.

[Paule]

Fitted up some rated recovery points, I was wrapped, I didn't have to remove the alloy bar or anything, I had captive nuts on the passenger side and used the ones that hold the hook on the drivers side.

[mjr350]

After weeks of putting it off, I decided to hook my rear LED work light to the reverse light via a diode so it doesn't back feed to the reverse light when manually switched on via the switch on the centre console.
Great to finally see where I'm going in reverse.

[katwoman]

Fitted new HD king coils and new back brakes cos the old ones were down to metal. ( oops)

[Chappy]

Cut and rolled my guards for an extra 30mm of clearance.

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[MudRunnerTD]

Cut and rolled my guards for an extra 30mm of clearance.

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Good job. What did you use to roll them Jett?

[Chappy]

Good job. What did you use to roll them Jett?

Cheers mate, I'm really happy with the outcome. I used a heat gun to stop the paint from cracking and just used a small shifter and slowly worked my way around.

[Agronaught]

Completely rewired my radio setup in a bid to reduce engine noise on HF.

* ran LL200 in place of the crappy RG58/U coax.
* Moved the 2m/70cm antenna to the passenger side front bar, UHF CB is on the drivers side.
* Still using the Alinco DR-635T for UHF CB and Backup 2m/70cm... I really need to replace this unit though.

Testing a new HF setup:
* removed the RODA Screw Driver as it sits far too high on the spare tyre bracket and isn't allowed on the front bar.

Trialling new HF setup:
* Installed an Optek multi-tap antenna on the rear wheel bracket for HF. (tuned for 20m/14.200MHz)
* Installed LG-100 automatic antenna tuner on the Optek.
* Re-ran earthing lines to the tyre bracket, tuner and radio. I really need to buy a few meters of earthing braid :/

So far the results are promising.

Waiting on a quote from ministry of the interior for a roof console to fit the radio heads in...

[megatexture]

In the process of extending the front mounts and its giving me the shits I can only get 40mm out of it so may have to take 10 mm off the extentions grrr

[gaddy]

Swapped out the old sloppy efs 2inch springs , for new 2 inch kings (hardest they do ) gone from been a sloppy whale to a darting dart and picked up 45mm a corner in the process , happy as :)

[FNQGU]

In the process of extending the front mounts and its giving me the shits I can only get 40mm out of it so may have to take 10 mm off the extentions grrr

No idea what you are talking about....

[Ben-e-boy]

Swapped out the old sloppy efs 2inch springs , for new 2 inch kings (hardest they do ) gone from been a sloppy whale to a darting dart and picked up 45mm a corner in the process , happy as :)

Does it ride alright?

[nissannewby]

In the process of extending the front mounts and its giving me the shits I can only get 40mm out of it so may have to take 10 mm off the extentions grrr

If your talking about front shock mounts then it's time for the hole saw.

[gaddy]

Does it ride alright?

Yep it does actually , it's firm but that is how I wanted it ,

[Stropp]

Fitted another cat battery to the old girl :)

[threedogs]

Need to empty the Patrol, give the interior a bit of a vacuum and dry out the awning.
Might even give it a tub if time is ok, All this after a wet and muddy weekend away

[Stropp]

dropped the patrol off to get the chassis scrapped back and get rid of the surface rust and recoated, i also need to get a little cancer cut out of the wheel arch before it gets too bad.

[mjr350]

Installed the full length roof rack last night. Its certainly cheap crap. Very rough in its attachment but turned out pretty sweet once I had it worked out.
Awning never turned up so let's hope it arrives today along with the light bar.
Aslo installed most of the wiring for the light bar.

[Agronaught]

Upgraded the HF antenna to a fully automated one. Atas-120A.. Very nice indeed, and selling the old kit should cover the costs nicely.

[lucus30]

Need to empty the Patrol, give the interior a bit of a vacuum and dry out the awning.
Might even give it a tub if time is ok, All this after a wet and muddy weekend away

You still coming on Sunday?

[threedogs]

You still coming on Sunday?

Nah mate no $$$ plus not going anywhere until I can stand for at least 5 minutes, just too painfull

[Stropp]

received my supapeg custom awning today, got a 5% discount plus an led stip and sand peg kit free by mentioning the facebook special so i was happy with that, now to fit it up over the weekend.

[threedogs]

@ Stropp as per pic my LED strip light worked a treat ,that was the only time Ive used it tried it again last weekend and only 1/3rd worked .
So I ripped them off and threw them in the bin, Im now going to use 200mm cob strips that some use as DRL will only need two they are very bright.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/161275684552?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 They are very bright

[Stropp]

@ Stropp as per pic my LED strip light worked a treat ,that was the only time Ive used it tried it again last weekend and only 1/3rd worked .
So I ripped them off and threw them in the bin, Im now going to use 200mm cob strips that some use as DRL will only need two they are very bright.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/161275684552?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 They are very bright

i have leds on the current awning and have fitted a dimmer to it so i can control the light, it also pulses and flashes :) but i mainly use the remote with the dimmer. i think i will do away with the remote on this one.

[93patrol]

Saw it leave on the flat bed off to its final resting place :(

[4bye4]

:(:(:(:(:(

[big_fletch]

Installed new coil packers 15mm to replace the rubber insulators that are stuffed. Backs done and front tomorrow

[mudski]

You should have done it when you did the springs...:D

[Patrol'n]

Finally fitted my rated recovery points to the front, passenger side was a bit of a pain, but glad it's done now�� also wired in my connectors for my UHF antenna lead so I can disconnect the bar from the front without having to cut the wire at the time.

Worth mentioning is my recent arrival and fitment of my roof bars, got them from ebay for $189.00 for three bars, fitted them up, and no wind noise, work really well. So much cheaper than the local stores!

If anyone wants the link just let me know, and I'll post it, only thing worth mentioning is they do have locks, but it reckon I could unbolt them even with the locks. Still, I am otherwise very happy with them, and soooo much cheaper

[big_fletch]

You should have done it when you did the springs...:D

Yer I know also should have done the castor correction but I'm doing that before the weekend as well hahaha

[K1W1]

I replaced the battery in my GQ and took it for its WOF ( NZ Roadworthy) just gotta get rego and its all legal again, also bought complete another one as a spares reservoir and to kep the other one company when I am away at work, which should be getting driven up to me at the weekend.

[big_fletch]

Yep this happened..
Ready for the 15mm replacement spaces for the springs cause rubber ones are stuffed, and dropping the radius arms off in the morning too get the castor correction fitted

[mudski]

You shouldn't need castor correction bushes mate for a 2inch lift. I'd be going drop boxes if anything. Edit : Your not drinking on the job mate are you? Lol

[big_fletch]

You shouldn't need castor correction bushes mate for a 2inch lift. I'd be going drop boxes if anything. Edit : Your not drinking on the job mate are you? Lol

Castor correction bushes came with the lift kit, and they are rubber ones so might as well use them. It's only a 2" lift so I thought drop boxes might be abit too much castor. It drives fine as it is but a little bit floaty so thought I would fit them too make it drive abit nicer when the Mrs drives is (yes I let her drive it) haha

Yes I might also have enjoyed a beverage whilst doing so lol

[mudski]

Yes the drop boxes would be a bit much hey. Reckon it might have been a better option thats all. As I haven't heard anything good about using castor correction bushes. Apart from doing what they are designed to do. Lol They just wear out prematurely. It will be interesting to see the difference the bushes make though with the steering.

[big_fletch]

Got the arms back in and can see it sits on a better angle with the swivel hubs. Will see how it drives once I get it all back together, and how long the bushes last. They cost me nothing too put in except time so if they wear out quick I'll look at another option. Spends alot of its time on the blacktop at the moment so should get a decent run out of them (fingers crossed)

[Stropp]

just got the chassis and underneath stripped back with wire wheel to loosen the surface rust and shit buildup and then had it sprayed with penatrol and rust proofed, yearly check and touchup $40 which is very good.

the bloke doing it said there was decent mix of beach and desert sand under it :)

[Drew43]

Installed a GME UHF and aerial into the ashtray hole. Looks mint! Need a 90 degree connector for the aerial cable to clear the ac ducting but...
Also diagnosed a leaky clutch hose with some help from the blokes here.

[mudski]

just got the chassis and underneath stripped back with wire wheel to loosen the surface rust and shit buildup and then had it sprayed with penatrol and rust proofed, yearly check and touchup $40 which is very good.

the bloke doing it said there was decent mix of beach and desert sand under it :)

What are you using to repaint the chassis? I'm thinking of doing the same. Using POR15 paint though.

[Stropp]

No they used some rustproofing paint on it and it's not black but a gold colour.

[megatexture]

Gridded the sht out of my shock towers and painted em tomorrow to cut the wheel arches for access to the shock top bolt

[Semmo]

Made a couple of recovery points for the front 20mm plate

[Patrol'n]

Measured up so I know what size bits to buy for my barn door folding table I need to build

[BigRAWesty]

Serviced it.
510,000. Still going.
So I thought I'd throw it on ramps to aid under it like I do the falcon.
Was wicked. Could have a game of cricket under there.
What I'd didnt think about though was the rest of it.


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That's a 5ft ladder lol

FYI. The car is level. My driveway is downhill

[BigRAWesty]

And for the last week I've been smashing out my newest addition.

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[93patrol]

Looks awesome Kallen. Nice work

[megatexture]

Just finished extending the front shock mounts, I only managed to get an extra 40mm and it was a tight fit even with some wheel arch pannel work and a 60mm hole cut up the top to access the top of the shock

[growler2058]

Tidied up the UHF wiring
Washed it
Bit of touch up paint on some stone chips

[Ben-e-boy]

Just finished extending the front shock mounts, I only managed to get an extra 40mm and it was a tight fit even with some wheel arch pannel work and a 60mm hole cut up the top to access the top of the shock

Pics or lies...you know the drill

[MudRunnerTD]

Gridded the sht out of my shock towers and painted em tomorrow to cut the wheel arches for access to the shock top bolt

Yeah I used a 50mm hole saw and cut the top out of the inner guards to allow access to the top of the shock the other week, need to take out some of the body lift and this will make part of it a little easier.

[megatexture]

I used a 60 mm and the top bush retainer barely fit through it I'll put up a pic in a bit

[megatexture]

Yeah I used a 50mm hole saw and cut the top out of the inner guards to allow access to the top of the shock the other week, need to take out some of the body lift and this will make part of it a little easier.

Is your on a GU or a GQ? I’ve got no body lift and I had to slightly trim the tower on one side and the shock bush retaining washer is above the wheel arch and inside the engine bay.

The passenger side was the easier of the 2 as the fuel filter bracket is on the driver side.

[bishbashbosh]

Well not much but i've finished all my dual battery system by just adding the final plug to the rear for solar panels and put up a webbing cargo net.. i know not many like the webbing nets but it works for my needs. Oh and i soaked my Burke & Will Nullarbor Swag twice and am just letting it dry in the sun.. I'm ready for the great outdoors nearly.. all whilst slamming some richie hawtin on the new speakers and warming up for a night at my local!

Today is alright!

:)

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[Stropp]

Had the scrub bars fitted today

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[MEGOMONSTER]

Had the scrub bars fitted today <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=52746"/>
Doesn't she look purdy.

[Stropp]

Also swapped the awnings over so now have the 180 deg supapeg peg awning, I will see if I can get the tent and awning up in the next few days and get pics but she is off in the morning to get a few things finished prior to Xmas.

[adrienne]

broke it no blinkers no rear lights no don't know which relay to check

[Agronaught]

Washed it after a fun weekend away... I must have dislodged 30KG of clay and mud.

[mudnut]

I finally changed the clutch and brake fluid. There was blue fluid in the reservoir, but the fluid in the brake lines was a dirty yellow. So much for a full service by the car yard I got the Old Trol from.

[Agronaught]

Repaired the rear tail light thanks to a couple of cable ties. The Y61 rear end is the ugliest, most poorly designed, piece of crapolla out there IMHO. That it pops indicators if you drag it on the ground is a joke, I'm tempted to go a steel bar just to get rid of it :/

[Stropp]

Fitted the supapeg awning great quality just a shame they didn't put Velcro on the roof to attach to the frame at the back, it will sit up against the rrt when it's folded out

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[Patrol'n]

Fitted my cargo barrier. Bought it Tuesday for $150, in almost perfect condition, fits spot on with just a little adjustment to the brackets, now I don't have to worry about things bouncing around into our heads, awesome!

[megatexture]

Loaded the kids up and went looking at Xmas lights last night..... It was good seeing there reactions but for me it was about as much fun as the forum lights....zzz.

[growler2058]

Installed ironman snorkel

[TPC]

Installed ironman snorkel

Where are your step by step pics?

Ignore that, just looked down the page. :rolleyes:

[mudski]

Well after going each night at my car after last weekends disastrous ending for me I am still going. Got all my lights back in and cleaned. I thought I only had thw clutch to worry about. Wrong. Started the shitter up this morning to go to work and the battery light was on, also the sub tank light! Checked the charge status of the alternator and it's at 11v. Ugh!

[fourj]

Had a similar issue a few months ago, gave the alternator a good blast with a pressure washer. Then started it up and came good. Won't do any more harm!!

[BigRAWesty]

X2. Our good douse of degreaser, high pressure clean and then some crc around the bearings and all good.

[Hodge]

Well after going each night at my car after last weekends disastrous ending for me I am still going. Got all my lights back in and cleaned. I thought I only had thw clutch to worry about. Wrong. Started the shitter up this morning to go to work and the battery light was on, also the sub tank light! Checked the charge status of the alternator and it's at 11v. Ugh!

Far out mate. Last outing gave you a bit of grief eyy...

I had the Patrol on stands before, cleaned, high pressure washed and gave it a good drenching with Ct18 underneath. Replaced air filter, cleaned MAF, took intercooler off and gave it a good clean and degrease as it was full of oil.
Rolled the winch rope out and gave that a nice clean as well. Time for a few coldies now...

[mudski]

To make things worse the rear lower bolt on the alternator wont budge and if I try harder I feel the bolt will just round off. Then Im stuffed.

[threedogs]

Far out mate. Last outing gave you a bit of grief eyy...

I had the Patrol on stands before, cleaned, high pressure washed and gave it a good drenching with Ct18 underneath. Replaced air filter, cleaned MAF, took intercooler off and gave it a good clean and degrease as it was full of oil.
Rolled the winch rope out and gave that a nice clean as well. Time for a few coldies now...

Havent you got a catch can fitted ??

[threedogs]

To make things worse the rear lower bolt on the alternator wont budge and if I try harder I feel the bolt will just round off. Then Im stuffed.

As suggested give it a good squirt and plenty of CRC or similar,
probably just mud under the brushes

[Hodge]

Havent you got a catch can fitted ??

Yup, and it's catching heaps, but still IC is full. One of many items, not quiet right under the hood of my trol.

[mudski]

As suggested give it a good squirt and plenty of CRC or similar,
probably just mud under the brushes

Done all that john. Managed to get the charge light and sub tank light off but its only charging at no higher than 12.7v. Its should be around 13.8v shouldn't it?
The charge actually drops when it rev it.

[Stropp]

Done all that john. Managed to get the charge light and sub tank light off but its only charging at no higher than 12.7v. Its should be around 13.8v shouldn't it?
The charge actually drops when it rev it.

Yes mate around 14 volts when revved

[TPC]

To make things worse the rear lower bolt on the alternator wont budge and if I try harder I feel the bolt will just round off. Then Im stuffed.
Do you have or can you borrow Metrinch sockets? They cannot round off bolt heads.

[mudski]

Do you have or can you borrow Metrinch sockets? They cannot round off bolt heads.

If in doubt, soak the effer in everything you have! Then hit it with the blow torch. Lol! Finally came loose.

[Patrol'n]

Almost finished my rear door table, can't wait to use it, just need some nutserts for the trim clip holes, and some bolts to suit and it should be sorted.

[Ian2011]

Finally cleaned all the NT dirt off the car, now to find some good QLD mud.

[growler2058]

Cleaned the white overspray off the black flares

[4bye4]

Changed the intercooler over on my 3LTR. Fitted a fully welded local made one. $385 for the unit, used an 8, 10 and 12 mil socket and took just under an hour, including washing the guard off after. onsidering what genuine one costs (and its not fully welded), its a bargain.

[Rocket55]

Built a bracket to mount my catch can, not a lot of space left with the ABS nodule there.

[TPC]

Built a bracket to mount my catch can, not a lot of space left with the ABS nodule there.
Needs a pic. :)

[TPC]

Cleaned the white overspray off the black flares

White overspray???

You really did get excited seeing your Troll with a snorkel! :eek:

[Rocket55]

Needs a pic. :)

I'll put some pics up in my build when I finish it off, maybe tomorrow??

[MudRunnerTD]

Changed the intercooler over on my 3LTR. Fitted a fully welded local made one. $385 for the unit, used an 8, 10 and 12 mil socket and took just under an hour, including washing the guard off after. onsidering what genuine one costs (and its not fully welded), its a bargain.

Got a link? Is it bigger?

[4bye4]

Got a link? Is it bigger?

Try this http://www.brownsradiators.com.au/shop/?category=Intercoolers&number=3&subcategory=Nissan_CAC
No its exact fit just welded not crimped like the Nissan ones.

[Cuppa]

Finished installing the Tow Pro brake controller. Test on the vehicle using a test light as per manual showed it to be working correctly. Have checked the trailer plug wiring on the Tvan which appears to be correct (albeit that Track trailers use non standard colours for brake actuation & earth). Tomorrow we’ll have to drag the Tvan out of the garage & take it for a spin to calibrate the unit.

[Dinger]

New IC EGR blocked, Dawes and Needle installed and a catch can

[MEGOMONSTER]

New IC EGR blocked, Dawes and Needle installed and a catch can

Good job Dinger.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I'm getting my GUrl a thorough clean inside and out. I had so many little flys in my car from Yarrawonga yesterday I had to fly spray inside the car and close it up. Got in this morning and the flies are all dead and they have covered the interior everywhere.

[big_fletch]

Started building my rear drawer system for the back of the troll with fridge cavity. Hope too have it finished in the next week or 2

[4bye4]

Iv'e got a bench like that - my missus uses it for Bar B Cue stuff!
Looking forward to pics of the finished unit.

[Stropp]

fitted the blackvue camera last night, now i just need to get the wifi working and learn how to use it, bloody not very clear with the instructions.

[HuskyInAuz]

Installed a dashcam versus the turbo I ordered quite awhile ago.. :(

[BigRAWesty]

Successfully installed both engine mounts.
3 hours and jobs done.
Quite easy.
Was getting worried about nothing really

[Sherro]

Fitted new cab mounts and a 30mm cab lift to the ute and it soooooo quiet in side now i can barely hear the transfer rattle.:bananarock:

[Clunk]

Absolutely sweet F A...... Stayed in the pool all afternoon drinking cider

[Rocket55]

Installed my catch can today.

[Bloodyaussie]

Nothing I am not allowed to.... bwa ha ha ha ha ha ha !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!