What did you do to your Patrol today!

[macca]

Washed and found a 100mm crack in the bottom of the windscreen aaarrrggghhhh

[threedogs]

Washed and found a 100mm crack in the bottom of the windscreen aaarrrggghhhh

Ive used those crack repair kits on ebay with great results, Had a bull eyes right in front of driver ,
couldnt tell you where it is now

[mudski]

Yeah those kits work surprisingly well.

[Punderhead]

Just put the rear diff back in the ute?

[mudski]

Looks nice, warm and sunny at your place mate. Beer time. Well for me it is. Lol.

[taslucas]

Just fitted a freshened rear brake caliper. Up next a new bit of exhaust and then start on replacing tierods, bushes, etc etc up front. I'm a bit over the "duck and weave" braking set up I'm currently running lol

[Majestic]

Put in new globes (100/90W) for the headlamps and put some nuts and bolts to hold the grill on instead of those crappy plastic clips. Still need to replace some of the top ones which are being held for now with cable ties.

[the evil twin]

Nothing... but my Dog took a humungous dump in the tray of a Cruiser Ute someone parked outside my house.
Sure beats pissing on their Mags
Smartest dog I've ever owned, God I love him.

[Dinger]

Covered it in mud down near Moss Vale south of sydney

[threedogs]

Just fitted a freshened rear brake caliper. Up next a new bit of exhaust and then start on replacing tierods, bushes, etc etc up front. I'm a bit over the "duck and weave" braking set up I'm currently running lol

do you have braided lines yet???

[threedogs]

Covered it in mud down near Moss Vale south of sydney

You should know it never happened without pics, thats rule one lol

[Stropp]

Had the scrub bars put on a couple of weeks ago by XLR8 fabrications

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[mullet_hunter]

Had the scrub bars put on a couple of weeks ago by XLR8 fabrications

55957

Bus is lookn realy tidy...

[Bloodyaussie]

Made this in between renovations today.

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[jay see]

Made this in between renovations today.

55959

Looks great.
I'm going to do something similar with rocker switches, temp n oil gauges and a couple USB slots, once I get off my ass and start it.

[Semmo]

Finally got my fridge slide in

[lucus30]

Those drop slides are fantastic. If I put drawers in I'd save my coin for one for sure

[Majestic]

Made this in between renovations today.

55959

That is pretty neat mate. Looks great.

[threedogs]

put a 2nd baintech guage in to monitor the main start battery.this is wired via ignition
the 1st gauge is on the other side of the radio head unit, looks neat to me as not alot of room
for 52mm gauges in a GU imo

[BigRAWesty]

Made this in between renovations today. <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=55959"/>

Looks tops mate.

I finished the central locking on the rear door.

[Punderhead]

Flexed it up on some tyres cause I can.

[threedogs]

Flexed it up on some tyres cause I can.

are you putting small side windows in or leaving it as it is ?

[Punderhead]

are you putting small side windows in or leaving it as it is ?

Haven't decided. Definitely putting in a rear window, but will have to see what looks good for the sides. Will probably leave as is though, as I don't mind the look.

Cheers

[Punderhead]

Just put the rear diff in the shorty. Has a slammed ricer look now! Also have a time lapse video which I will put in my build thread.

Cheers.

[mudski]

Finished the longe range sub tank install. Chucked 30ltrs in it and the sub tank light in constantly on and I cant operate the pump. Ugh!
I've just disconnected the battery to see if this helps but I have a feeling I need to bleed fuel into the pump maybe to get it started.
I also readjusted the rear sway bat links and changed the oil. ..

[Stropp]

Finished the longe range sub tank install. Chucked 30ltrs in it and the sub tank light in constantly on and I cant operate the pump. Ugh!
I've just disconnected the battery to see if this helps but I have a feeling I need to bleed fuel into the pump maybe to get it started.
I also readjusted the rear sway bat links and changed the oil. ..

i think its just the reset required mate, happens quite often from what i believe. here's hoping

[mudski]

i think its just the reset required mate, happens quite often from what i believe. here's hoping

I hope your right.

[mudski]

I hope your right.
Yep your right!

[oncedisturbed]

Had 2 sets of key replacement buttons delivered today. Just swap 1 set over, super sensitive now but cant complain for $10 a set

[mudski]

Had 2 sets of key replacement buttons delivered today. Just swap 1 set over, super sensitive now but cant complain for $10 a set

I take it the later Patrols have the buttons and key in one thing?

[oncedisturbed]

Buttons are 1 unit and key a 2nd unit that plugs into the 1st.

[Dinger]

Hey Threedogs Haha yeah I know. I did take any this trip I will get some feom the next one over easter

[threedogs]

Removed the awning and my light bar, Patrol looks naked now.
Now a few more bolts to remove the roof platform and rhino racks.
Ahhh too bothered ATM

[gaddy]

Took it to the beach for the weekend :)
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[MEGOMONSTER]

Kept it hidden in the garage.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Chained my camping trailer 2 the bull bar!

[Drewboyaus]

Cleaned the high country dust out of it from last weekend.

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[Winnie]

Cleaned the high country dust out of it from last weekend.

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Heartbreaking moment... I really oughta vacuum the Simpson Desert sand... Lmao

[AB]

Just finished off the NOS on the gq ;)

[jay see]

Just finished off the NOS on the gq ;)

Too funny.
Shall paint the bottle blue and get some stickers, some d!ckhead will believe it.

[Winnie]

Just finished off the NOS on the gq ;)

Haha nice, let's go and give Big Red another crack!! My mate has a bottle shaped air tank in the back of his 60, painted blue with the nos stickers on it

[mudski]

Just finished off the NOS on the gq ;)

How about getting the vacuum out and giving the Q a clean. Lol.

[AB]

It works a treat.


12 volt pump and tank in the rear and thought I would run a line to the radiator with a few brass sprinkler heads that saturate the radiator ran by the ball valve in cab...lol

I just tried to overheat the gq this arvo with the camper and air con on 4th gear all the way up the big hill.

Temp only got to halfway anyway but dropped right down as soon as the unit was turned on.

Got a mini gerni gun and hose in the rear with stainless quick release fittings!

Hanging to test it out properly on those hills up to the Murray at easter!

[AB]

How about getting the vacuum out and giving the Q a clean. Lol.

Yeah the interior is disgusting at the moment :(

Exterior looks good :)

That's my next job!!!!

[Winnie]

It works a treat.

12 volt pump and tank in the rear and thought I would run a line to the radiator with a few brass sprinkler heads that saturate the radiator ran by the ball valve in cab...lol

I just tried to overheat the gq this arvo with the camper and air con on 4th gear all the way up the big hill.

Temp only got to halfway anyway but dropped right down as soon as the unit was turned on.

Got a mini gerni gun and hose in the rear with stainless quick release fittings!

Hanging to test it out properly on those hills up to the Murray at easter!

Never met a more paranoid driver... Lmao your car runs like a dream why worry? Oh well, guaranteed to never overheat now! Just don't tell Mark about this mod... Lol

[Winnie]

Show us your tank by the way?

[AB]

Show us your tank by the way?

Too dark outside now...lol

[Patrol'n]

Fitted my "new" spare on the back door, complete with factory wheel cover, shoved the high lift under the back seat, then went and got it a little dirty on some tracks, good fun, next will be a bath for it!

[Stropp]

Just finished off the NOS on the gq ;)

Bejeezus that's a bit agricultural mate, surely you could have come up with an electronic switch that turned the pump and a valve on at the same time :)

[Agronaught]

Suspension is seriously sagging on the drivers side. Just ordered new springs and shocks from ARB, the same price I was quoted elsewhere for a known brand.

[oncedisturbed]

Swapped out the large IPad bracket for a lockable IPad Mini bracket.



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[threedogs]

Swapped out the large IPad bracket for a lockable IPad Mini bracket.



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Its like a cockpit sure you were not in the Airforce lol

[BigRAWesty]

Suspension is seriously sagging on the drivers side. Just ordered new springs and shocks from ARB, the same price I was quoted elsewhere for a known brand.

What was the known brand because arb is old man emu??

[oncedisturbed]

Its like a cockpit sure you were not in the Airforce lol

Hahahaha nope, just waiting to have enough coin again to swap out the stereo and put a 2din multi-use unit back in.

Like having the ability to run multiple gps apps at the same time. Sounds like a bit of an overkill but has helped out more times than I can remember as we all know different map providers have different levels / layers of detail in their maps, this way I get tons of coverage.

Will be getting a bluetooth OBDII unit as well to run in the back ground.

[threedogs]

Hahahaha nope, just waiting to have enough coin again to swap out the stereo and put a 2din multi-use unit back in.

Like having the ability to run multiple gps apps at the same time. Sounds like a bit of an overkill but has helped out more times than I can remember as we all know different map providers have different levels / layers of detail in their maps, this way I get tons of coverage.

Will be getting a bluetooth OBDII unit as well to run in the back ground.

Im waiting on a new double din unit to arrive, the only thing left working on this one is the SD card for tunes and the TV
I got a similar style so hopefully its just a plug in exchange.
Might see if the old can be repaired and fit it into my camper lol

[oncedisturbed]

Got a link to which unit you got?

[AB]

Bejeezus that's a bit agricultural mate, surely you could have come up with an electronic switch that turned the pump and a valve on at the same time :)

Minimal electrics in my gq old stroppy ;)

[Sir Roofy]

minimal electrics in my gq old stroppy ;)


thats cause you had to rewire most of it lol

[AB]

thats cause you had to rewire most of it lol

It's looking good now though mate, no more dodgy!!!!!

[Sir Roofy]

it's looking good now though mate, no more dodgy!!!!!


excellent like tohear that
have you checked that camp oven lately

[AB]

excellent like tohear that
have you checked that camp oven lately

I've upgraded to a new one after 10 years of my camp oven abuse.

Shocking I know Roofy, I'm becoming mature and responsible ;)

I don't even know where that old one is to be honest, probably feeding some rats in the shed!

[Sir Roofy]

i've upgraded to a new one after 10 years of my camp oven abuse.

Shocking i know roofy, i'm becoming mature and responsible ;)

i don't even know where that old one is to be honest, probably feeding some rats in the shed!

down the chook yard more likely
used ours last w/end what a feed mate scotch fillet roast and vegies
at wonnangata station on the river yum

[Stropp]

It's looking good now though mate, no more dodgy!!!!!

Mate there is no way you can say that if you had anything to do with it ;)

[lucus30]

It's looking good now though mate, no more dodgy!!!!!

Yeah a rewire is on the agenda for mine also. Hopefully get some of it done on Saturday
I'll probably put some pics in my build thread

[threedogs]

excellent like tohear that
have you checked that camp oven lately

reminds me I'd better put my 14" metters camp oven on Fleabay

[Bob]

I've upgraded to a new one after 10 years of my camp oven abuse.
Shocking I know Roofy, I'm becoming mature and responsible ;)
I don't even know where that old one is to be honest, probably feeding some rats in the shed!

When I last saw your Camp Oven it was in the final stages of rusting away. LMAO

I hope your new one is Stainless Steel LOL

[AB]

When I last saw your Camp Oven it was in the final stages of rusting away. LMAO

I hope your new one is Stainless Steel LOL

It's done it's time Bob that's for sure.

Might be hung up in the church for a memorial hall of AB abuse fame ;)

[mudski]

Filled up the new second hand long range auxiliary tank only to find out the drain plug washer is seeping fuel. Ugh!

[Stropp]

Filled up the new second hand long range auxiliary tank only to find out the drain plug washer is seeping fuel. Ugh!

Hope you have a big container :(

[mudski]

Yeah... Its only seeping, the plug it only wet a little. So its not even dripping on the ground. I'll have to wait now until its empty to worry about it.

[threedogs]

Finally removed my roof platform, boy how dirty can a roof get lol

[mudski]

Finally removed my roof platform, boy how dirty can a roof get lol

Tell me about it. I take the roof rack off mine maybe twice a year and give the roof a cut and polish, then 300 layers of wax.

[lucus30]

Tell me about it. I take the roof rack off mine maybe twice a year and give the roof a cut and polish, then 300 layers of wax.

I'd do the same but what a pain in the ass. I'd struggle to lift the rack off by my self, would be ideal if I had some where to tie it up and lift it off that way

[threedogs]

Tell me about it. I take the roof rack off mine maybe twice a year and give the roof a cut and polish, then 300 layers of wax.

makes me think twice about fitting the new one, then again I can always go to TJM and get the boys there to lift it off.
getting them to come here to lift it on lol
300 layers enough you think or should I apply 350lol
some how a stick from the tree out the front has put a dent in the roof,
no biggie but I know its there GGGRRRrrr

[mudski]

I'd do the same but what a pain in the ass. I'd struggle to lift the rack off by my self, would be ideal if I had some where to tie it up and lift it off that way

I have mine suspended from the roof in the garage when its off. So I can just park underneath and lower it down when I put it back on...

[Winnie]

I have mine suspended from the roof in the garage when its off. So I can just park underneath and lower it down when I put it back on...

Would love to be able to do the same with mine but the Patrol does not fit in the shed.

[BigRAWesty]

Would love to be able to do the same with mine but the Patrol does not fit in the shed.

I know that feeling

[Stropp]

Would love to be able to do the same with mine but the Patrol does not fit in the shed.

Yep me too :(

[Winnie]

Yep me too :(

When we buy a house that is going to be a prerequisite... Lol

[Hodge]

One of the headlight globes called it quits so decided to upgrade to one of the Narva Arctic ones.
Found out what a major PITA changing gloves is, especially on passenger side. Much much easier to remove the headlight assembly.
Saves a lot of skin, blood, nerves and swear words...

:1062: 2 beers later, job done . :1062:

Good results.



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[mudski]

I swear I read somewhere Eric that you had an ARE scoop on. I swear I seen it on too... I gotta stay off the funny stuff.:clownredpuff:

[lucus30]

One of the headlight globes called it quits so decided to upgrade to one of the Narva Arctic ones.
Found out what a major PITA changing gloves is, especially on passenger side. Much much easier to remove the headlight assembly.
Saves a lot of skin, blood, nerves and swear words...

:1062: 2 beers later, job done . :1062:

Good results.



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I did the same. What a turd obviously designed for tiny handed men

[lucus30]

When we buy a house that is going to be a prerequisite... Lol

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. I didn't have my patrol when I bought my house. I've said to the wife when we build a new garage I'm making it freaking huge and tall

[BigRAWesty]

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. I didn't have my patrol when I bought my house. I've said to the wife when we build a new garage I'm making it freaking huge and tall

I had mine. But still the house won over the shed size.

[katwoman]

One of the headlight globes called it quits so decided to upgrade to one of the Narva Arctic ones.
Found out what a major PITA changing gloves is, especially on passenger side. Much much easier to remove the headlight assembly.
Saves a lot of skin, blood, nerves and swear words...

:1062: 2 beers later, job done . :1062:

Good results.


I wanted to do this job while the bullbar was off recently, but didnt have the gear to do it, so Ill be doing it that way too.

[Hodge]

I swear I read somewhere Eric that you had an ARE scoop on. I swear I seen it on too... I gotta stay off the funny stuff.:clownredpuff:

Nope never had one fitted. I pre-ordered one, but at that time it was gonna take forever to come in. So i gave up...


I wanted to do this job while the bullbar was off recently, but didnt have the gear to do it, so Ill be doing it that way too.

Yeah, to same some skins, it really is super quick. 3 bolts each side, with a 10mm socket and it's out. And that way you can see exactly how you're slotting in the globe and how that spring clamp works.

[Majestic]

Got a new lightbar today, however I can't figure out why it isn't work. I suspect that it has to do with the previous owners wiring in the cabin end, the rest I did myself and triple checked. I pulled out his wiring from the bonnet end and it pissed out water, pretty bad smell to it as well. That is clearly not good, good thing I am doing it.

Going to the brother-in-laws tomorrow so might ask him or his brother if they can suss it out for me. I'm a boilermaker by trade not a elecko and not very good with electronics. lol


One of the headlight globes called it quits so decided to upgrade to one of the Narva Arctic ones.
Found out what a major PITA changing gloves is, especially on passenger side. Much much easier to remove the headlight assembly.
Saves a lot of skin, blood, nerves and swear words...

:1062: 2 beers later, job done . :1062:

Good results.



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GQ's are the same. I recently upgraded my globes and in the end the passenger side headlamp was removed. Just no room behind it to get ya hand in behind it. Damn pre-cleaner is in the way. lol

[mudski]

Put an extra earth lead from the chassis to the body yesterday as apparently these earthing on these cars arent the best.
Now my air bag light flashes! Ugh!

[Winnie]

Put an extra earth lead from the chassis to the body yesterday as apparently these earthing on these cars arent the best.
Now my air bag light flashes! Ugh!

Disconnect battery for 34 minutes??

[TroutNut]

Well not today, but a week ago I put a carbi kit through after the dissy played up, as I though I had a tank of bad lpg as it misfired and backfired after leaving the servo near Bundanoon/Exeter. Played with the float again, solved most of my problems with a can of carbi cleaner and found that the float drop setting is just as important as its height(full) setting. Now it fills and stops on the sight glass dot, although the fuel return solenoid is stuck permanently in the full open position, which I assume will mean I lose some of my fuel bowl filling pressure at higher engine speed.

After rekitting the carb, I found a small rubber plug on the driveway, yesterday. The Gregorys manual shows a pic of it, it goes next to the accel plunger, manual says ball, spring, weight, PLUG. Dammit, I looked at the thing for a while and it didn't seem entirely unfamiliar to me. I pulled the carbi apart a few years ago with the same dramas, after neglecting to use the petrol system for too long, and recalled a small plug between the top cover and the main carbi body. The carbi still started on petrol without it, but stalled like it had been on lpg, which turned out to be the ignition module in the rb30 dissy playing silly buggers with me. One minute I had spark, next I didn't.

So, about today. I have to put the rubber plug back in. I hate finding left over bits. At least I hadn't driven around on the petrol and thought I had more issues, as the lpg is running without this tiny bung in place.
I could have saved a lot of time, and diagnosed the dissy problem straight away, if I had kept the petrol side up to scratch.

[macca]

Got a new lightbar today, however I can't figure out why it isn't work. I suspect that it has to do with the previous owners wiring in the cabin end, the rest I did myself and triple checked. I pulled out his wiring from the bonnet end and it pissed out water, pretty bad smell to it as well. That is clearly not good, good thing I am doing it.

Going to the brother-in-laws tomorrow so might ask him or his brother if they can suss it out for me. I'm a boilermaker by trade not a elecko and not very good with electronics. lol



GQ's are the same. I recently upgraded my globes and in the end the passenger side headlamp was removed. Just no room behind it to get ya hand in behind it. Damn pre-cleaner is in the way. lol

LED lights are polarity sensative. Won't work back to front nor damage it. Did you check the positive and negative? One place to look at for something wrong.

[mudnut]

I have finally fixed the grinding noise coming from the front left when braking and accelerating. I undid all of the body mounts and slipped some rubber shims in them as a stop gap measure until funds are available for new mounts. It has worked a treat.

[mudski]

Disconnect battery for 34 minutes??

Hmm, I tried 33 minutes and 59 seconds. Maybe I didn't do it long enough.

[jack]

Finally got a bit of low range 4WDing done.
Went to the local 4WD open day, meetup with Cuppa and cgm. Did a couple of loops around the track and then tackled the two hour hard trip through the local forest. Mud, dust, ruts, cambers, steep ascents and descents, all in all a good test and with great guidance from the members.
Enjoyed the day and nice to get the car out doing what it was built for, never missed a beat and preformed flawlessly (as expected).

[the evil twin]

I gave mine an Enema, 8 quarts of 15W40 and a new filter then a 4 hour Battery Charge and a big hug.
It seems to have enjoyed it.

[mudski]

I gave mine an Enema, 8 quarts of 15W40 and a new filter then a 4 hour Battery Charge and a big hug.
It seems to have enjoyed it.

Looks like you did too. Lol

I just looked at mine at swore at it. Bloody electrical issues! I might just put a smiley face sticker over my flashing air bag light and be done with it.

[the godfather]

I removed the engine today.
It appears I broke the guts out of my flywheel..
Mmmmm, interesting.

[mudski]

Someone else here did that. Or was it to the flex plate?

[Dinger]

Changed the front diff oil and gave all the intake piping a once over.

[Stropp]

Changed my 35's back to the 33's so I could get a wheel alignment, my tyre mans machine doesn't have arms big enough for the 35's :(

[threedogs]

My new double din head unit arrived ,I thought it would be a straight swap, but alas its not to be.
Lucky my son is an auto elec, so he can wire it up for me, It has a lead for an iPOD do you have this poking out
from under the dash somewhere thats convenient,.,

The last unit only had SD card music and TV left working everything else quit.
Bluetooth, GPS, AM/FM,CD/DVD all failed

[BigRAWesty]

My new double din head unit arrived ,I thought it would be a straight swap, but alas its not to be. Lucky my son is an auto elec, so he can wire it up for me, It has a lead for an iPOD do you have this poking out from under the dash somewhere thats convenient,., The last unit only had SD card music and TV left working everything else quit. Bluetooth, GPS, AM/FM,CD/DVD all failed

Brand name or ebay special?
Also ya you have to have the iPad lead convenient.
Unless your son can wire it to a usb plug and then have the plug mounted on the dash somewhere..

[Majestic]

The old girl got new injectors and a service on the weekend. She had more grunt and runs a lot better now. The old injectors were still the originals and were clogged up. Clearly the previous owners did a fantastic job looking after the old girl. Oh well once I get a few more things done, she'll hopefully be in excellent condition and ready for some off road fun.

Check out my thread in my link to see how bad the injectors were.

[Stropp]

took it in for a wheel alignment, now they say i need and offset wheel bearing kit installed as it pulls left :(

[Rocket55]

Small mod

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Pretty happy with the end result

[Stropp]

Small mod

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Pretty happy with the end result

im going the other way with my badges lol

[Rocket55]

I've got one parked out the front of my place, I'll ship it over :-)

[Hodge]

Small mod

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Pretty happy with the end result

Just curious... Why ?? lol

[Rocket55]

Change of work duties for the wagon. Originally I was after a weekend wagon to go wheelin and camping in the bush with mates etc. and the Patrol fitted the bill perfectly. Didn't need a 4.2 to do this. Recently my wife decided she'd like to get a family sized caravan and get out and about. She doesn't do camping that well. This is something that I've also been thinking about for a while. So I started researching van, and family bunk vans with ensuites gross in at around 2.4-2.6T give or take. It was then that I discovered my beloved CRD auto was only good for 2.5T. Bummer, this could really limit our choice of vans, plus I hate with a passion running things to maximum capacity. So I needed a bigger towing capacity.

Given that the Patrol still ticks all the other boxes, I stuck with it. It also meant that I cound transfer all my mods over and continue on. Plus they sound good with a 3" exhaust :-)

[Tank]

Stripped my pot winch down. The drum had frozen onto the shaft, so I made a puller up and got to work. Man it made a ........ big bang when it finally let go. Greased it up put it all back together and it works like new again

[Hodge]

Change of work duties for the wagon. Originally I was after a weekend wagon to go wheelin and camping in the bush with mates etc. and the Patrol fitted the bill perfectly. Didn't need a 4.2 to do this. Recently my wife decided she'd like to get a family sized caravan and get out and about. She doesn't do camping that well. This is something that I've also been thinking about for a while. So I started researching van, and family bunk vans with ensuites gross in at around 2.4-2.6T give or take. It was then that I discovered my beloved CRD auto was only good for 2.5T. Bummer, this could really limit our choice of vans, plus I hate with a passion running things to maximum capacity. So I needed a bigger towing capacity.

Given that the Patrol still ticks all the other boxes, I stuck with it. It also meant that I cound transfer all my mods over and continue on. Plus they sound good with a 3" exhaust :-)

haha man I am stupid...
Stropp mentioned badges. So going by your photos, with same color patrols... I thought you just replaced the badges, not just the whole car !
I take my question back in embarrassment.
On another note, I'm sincerely jealous.

[Rocket55]

Haha no problems, I should have included a side on shot, as apart from the obvious motor and gearbox difference (which you can't see) the only difference externally between the two is the 4.2 has white door handles and the CRD has chrome ones. Internally the 4.2 has a pocket above both rear wheel arches, where the CRD only has one on the right hand side. Oh yeah, the 4.2 doesn't have the 2nd rear air cond unit.

[BigRAWesty]

took it in for a wheel alignment, now they say i need and offset wheel bearing kit installed as it pulls left :(

Wouldn't read to much into it.
Many have heard it. Get a second opinion and it'll be all swell.

[mudski]

took it in for a wheel alignment, now they say i need and offset wheel bearing kit installed as it pulls left :(


Wouldn't read to much into it.
Many have heard it. Get a second opinion and it'll be all swell.

I had mine at Pro Axle with this issue plus a few others. The guy said he's seen this many times before on these Patrols. Putting a lift in only makes it worse he said. They also said those offset bearings are no good and won't fix the issue. The offset bearings will only fix the camber issue for the left front wheel they also told me. The only thing that fixed my left drift was an, "cough" RTC "cough". Lol

[mjr350]

I had mine at Pro Axle with this issue plus a few others. The guy said he's seen this many times before on these Patrols. Putting a lift in only makes it worse he said. They also said those offset bearings are no good and won't fix the issue. The offset bearings will only fix the camber issue for the left front wheel they also told me. The only thing that fixed my left drift was an, "cough" RTC "cough". Lol

Is this what an RTC looks like?
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[BigRAWesty]

Is this what an RTC looks like? <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=56460"/>

Amen to that. Best description yet

[katwoman]

Getting new rear springs replaced with newer rear springs.

[Stropp]

I had mine at Pro Axle with this issue plus a few others. The guy said he's seen this many times before on these Patrols. Putting a lift in only makes it worse he said. They also said those offset bearings are no good and won't fix the issue. The offset bearings will only fix the camber issue for the left front wheel they also told me. The only thing that fixed my left drift was an, "cough" RTC "cough". Lol

well i took it elsewhere and got quoted $850 and was told that it would push the front wheel forward a bit as well as straighten it up a bit which will stop the drift left, so i will go with the first quote of 540 for the same thing.

[Agronaught]

Getting the springs, shocks and caster bushes replaced with OME. The shocks and springs are worn and the caster correction had never been done.

Looking forward to the Barrington tops trip in a couple of weeks.

[BigRAWesty]

well i took it elsewhere and got quoted $850 and was told that it would push the front wheel forward a bit as well as straighten it up a bit which will stop the drift left, so i will go with the first quote of 540 for the same thing.

As said before. Is it that big of an issue for you?
I remember reading somewhere (unsure if it's BS or not) that they are cambered to suit driving on the right hand side of the road????
So when over here the are extra out???

But.... I'd take it to another wheel alignment place. Say nothing and see the result.

When I laminated my diff they said it had bowed..... First alignment after doing it..
It's Been aligned by 4 different other places since and not one of them have mentioned a bent diff???
So was the first place trying to sucker more cash?? Or are the other 4 places lazy in their jobs???
Im not experiencing any steering issues or odd tyre wear so I'm running with place 1 wanted more money......

[mudski]

Is this what an RTC looks like?
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Maybe so. But have you got any better ideas? That actually work?


well i took it elsewhere and got quoted $850 and was told that it would push the front wheel forward a bit as well as straighten it up a bit which will stop the drift left, so i will go with the first quote of 540 for the same thing.

If the wheel bearings are to be offset, they would have to be smaller in size to fit in the hub wouldn't it? If so I would stick with the RTC and having the correct size bearings in personally. I'm keen to know more about the process of what you have been shown.

[Stropp]

The bearing cups are elliptical so they can move the bearing to bring the left wheel forward and stand the wheel up straight, both places told me it won't hurt to have it as is but it will just keep pulling left, if I'm doing it I won't band aid I will go the whole hog, I will do some before and after pics and report back on the way it steers after, proof is in the pudding.

[BigRAWesty]

The bearing cups are elliptical so they can move the bearing to bring the left wheel forward and stand the wheel up straight, both places told me it won't hurt to have it as is but it will just keep pulling left, if I'm doing it I won't band aid I will go the whole hog, I will do some before and after pics and report back on the way it steers after, proof is in the pudding.
Well if that's the case surly you can buy the kit and do most the work yourself??
Save a few $$$

[BigRAWesty]

Maybe so. But have you got any better ideas? That actually work? If the wheel bearings are to be offset, they would have to be smaller in size to fit in the hub wouldn't it? If so I would stick with the RTC and having the correct size bearings in personally. I'm keen to know more about the process of what you have been shown.

I see where your coming from. Bearings must be smaller.

[mudski]

I see where your coming from. Bearings must be smaller.

Yeah if they are, and I can only see they would be, you'd wanna keep some spares on board. I'd hate to have a bearing collapse out in the middle of chit creek. Even worse is to destroy the hub.

[Stropp]

Well if that's the case surly you can buy the kit and do most the work yourself??
Save a few $$$

company vehicle mate :Yahoo!:

[BigRAWesty]

company vehicle mate :Yahoo!:
Ow well then...
Go nuts

[the evil twin]

Surely it's not the "wheel" bearings that are offset, it's the swivel hub bearings isn't it?

I just put control arm spacers and castor bushes in mine to correct the castor, camber can't change unless something is bent or worn, which needs either fixing or offset bearings and toe in is adjustable.
It will be Castor (edited) that is pulling left

If bushes and spacers won't do enough for castor then offset bearings will help but dunno how you set them to correct a combination of camber and castor as never had to go that far myself.

Costs about a grand all up doesn't it ($500 a side) or can you get away with only doing the left

[Stropp]

Surely it's not the "wheel" bearings that are offset, it's the swivel hub bearings isn't it?

I just put control arm spacers and castor bushes in mine to correct the castor, camber can't change unless something is bent or worn, which needs either fixing or offset bearings and toe in is adjustable.
It will be camber that is pulling left

If bushes and spacers won't do enough for castor then offset bearings will help but dunno how you set them to correct a combination of camber and castor as never had to go that far myself.

Costs about a grand all up doesn't it ($500 a side) or can you get away with only doing the left


yes swivel hub bearings, spoke to my mechanic and he said nissan were never too fussed with setting up the suspension correctly and thats why we get wobbles etc and says it will definitely help so she will be full steam ahead,

[mudski]

yes swivel hub bearings, spoke to my mechanic and he said nissan were never too fussed with setting up the suspension correctly and thats why we get wobbles etc and says it will definitely help so she will be full steam ahead,
I was under the assumption that Nissan "over engineered" the Patrols. Hence the tough driveline we have. I would have though the suspension would be the same?

I am keen to see the outcome of this. The dude at Pro Axle showed me the adjustable top swivel hub bearing plate they sell, so you can adjust the camber of the wheel. It was around $280 fitted and adjusted from memory, but he said to me this wouldn't change the pulling left issue, it only straightens the wheel so you have even wear across the tyre. Not just wearing more on one edge of the tyre.
I took it that he is correct, but he may be incorrect, I'm only repeating what I was told...My head hurts now....
I suppose this is one of those things like why some ZD30's blow up and why we get the 80k wobbles. Sounds like theres no definitive answer.

But very keen on this. Very.

[katwoman]

Ran LEDs in the new drawers, filled drawers with 2 ton of crap, fixed window switch that hasn't worked in two years, looked at the new springs. Much heavier.

[Winnie]

Is the ute going to be ready for the weekend, Kat?

[katwoman]

Is the ute going to be ready for the weekend, Kat?


No. Afraid not. It's only just ready for paint. It'll have to wait till the next one.

[Winnie]

No. Afraid not. It's only just ready for paint. It'll have to wait till the next one.

Bummer! Oh well

[the evil twin]

snip...
I am keen to see the outcome of this. The dude at Pro Axle showed me the adjustable top swivel hub bearing plate they sell, so you can adjust the camber of the wheel. It was around $280 fitted and adjusted from memory, but he said to me this wouldn't change the pulling left issue, it only straightens the wheel so you have even wear across the tyre. Not just wearing more on one edge of the tyre.
I took it that he is correct, but he may be incorrect, I'm only repeating what I was told...My head hurts now....


Sounds like a very knowledgeable man.

Many, many moons ago in my boy racer heyday it was often uneven Castor angles between the LH and RH suspension that caused a vehicle to pull one way or the other.

Toe in is used to stop twitchy steering over bumps or a vehicle trying to dart in to a corner
Incorrect toe should wear feathers across from the inside or outside edges of the tread

Camber is used to set up the correct angle of the tyre to the surface as the tyre deflects under cornering forces and should do sweet FA in a straight line if all else is OK (look at a V8 supercar for example)
Incorrect camber should wear evenly around the circumference of a tyre but more heavily from one side to the other across the tyre

[Agronaught]

Suspension work done, and the car is sitting level again, yay! The rear springs were really bad and simply didn't cope with the addition of all the gear I've added to the car. Driving home it was a completely different beast.

I've opted for medium duty springs to cater for the camper and losing up the car. As a result the rear of the car is riding a little higher... I like it ;).

I can't wait to get it on the tracks :)

[cgm]

Suspension work done, and the car is sitting level again, yay! The rear springs were really bad and simply didn't cope with the addition of all the gear I've added to the car. Driving home it was a completely different beast.

I've opted for medium duty springs to cater for the camper and losing up the car. As a result the rear of the car is riding a little higher... I like it ;).

I can't wait to get it on the tracks :)

It is a nice feeling when it all comes together like that. Good stuff.

[Agronaught]

It is a nice feeling when it all comes together like that. Good stuff.

I'm happy. Yes I spent more than was necessary, but at the moment I'm time poor and would really prefer spending the time I have on a track somewhere. There's also the case that the only place I talked to that had all the right answers this time was ARB.

This was a case of time verses money... Time won.

The young woman I talked to at TJM may have known what she was talking about, but I didn't get that feeling after our chat. It sounded like I was being given the same spiel they gave on the web site with no added information. The quoted price was no different so it's academic anyway.

The only alternative I would have had was to buy the kit and do it myself, or find an independent specialist to do the work. A little difficult to find where I live as it turns out.

J

[jay see]

Got my snorkel fitted.
Thanks Threedogs.

[Ben-e-boy]

yes swivel hub bearings, spoke to my mechanic and he said nissan were never too fussed with setting up the suspension correctly and thats why we get wobbles etc and says it will definitely help so she will be full steam ahead,


I was under the assumption that Nissan "over engineered" the Patrols. Hence the tough driveline we have. I would have though the suspension would be the same?.

Thats not very true.

The nissan engineers designed the front suspension to a specific ride height and amount of travel. There was no regard for the consumer to install suspension lifts, get more articulation, different offset rims etc. It was designed with small tolerances, which really isnt good, but for standard form it functions as it should and quite well.

Suspension is about comprimise. A change in geometry (ie lift kit) can effect other characteristics. In a setup like the patrol with its low margin of error design Something like a basic 2 inch lift can upset things. This is why there are what seems to be many causes for the death wobbles.

[Stropp]

ok got the patrol back, drives like a dream now and no more pulling to the left when on a flat road, the suspension guy did say easy cheap fix is a rtc steering damper if i didnt want to spend the coin but i told them to go ahead and do the offset swivel hub bearings, much better now.

[Stropp]

Thats not very true.

The nissan engineers designed the front suspension to a specific ride height and amount of travel. There was no regard for the consumer to install suspension lifts, get more articulation, different offset rims etc. It was designed with small tolerances, which really isnt good, but for standard form it functions as it should and quite well.

Suspension is about comprimise. A change in geometry (ie lift kit) can effect other characteristics. In a setup like the patrol with its low margin of error design Something like a basic 2 inch lift can upset things. This is why there are what seems to be many causes for the death wobbles.

but it seems you dont have to have a lift kit to get the wobbles either but it will be more likely to get them with the lift kit :)

[mullet_hunter]

Latest mod..

[Clunk]

Latest mod..

And also one of the best mods ;):D

[MEGOMONSTER]

Latest mod..
Now your making 7 more horses. Lol

[Dinger]

Put in a volt meter to keep an eye on the aux battery and spent most of the day replacing the actuator and fine tuning the dawes and needle valves after the change.

[threedogs]

Latest mod..
You've come a long way fast Pilgrim,,lol

[Rumcajs]

Decided to change all brake pads before Easter Southern Flinders trip.


Interestingly, I found that these Bendix aftermarket pads contain less friction material compared to genuine Nissan pads.

Genuine pads front 12 mm aftermarket 9-10 mm, rear 10 mm aftermarket 8 mm.

Makes me wonder what is going on.
Well time will tell if it was the good decision to go with these fancy Bendix hybrid pads. They certainly have less "meat" on them than genuine Nissan ones.

Cheers

[AB]

Packing the beast for a week on the Murray!

[Stropp]

Packing the beast for a week on the Murray!

Yes I'm getting ready to head off Wednesday for Cheyennes beach near Albany for Easter weekend.

[AB]

Yes I'm getting ready to head off Wednesday for Cheyennes beach near Albany for Easter weekend.

I'm naughty, taking this whole week off and the weather is looking good up there, except next weekend for my birthday is bollicks!!!

Looks like a party under tarps ;)

[the evil twin]

Got some touring coming up so took off the 35's and put on the 33's.

I'd forgotten how nice my truck drives in the dinky wheels

[Agronaught]

Took a quick run up a little track today, much better on the suspension. It is a little hard on the arse as it is setup for towing, but very capable. While it was expensive I got exactly what I wanted with no stuffing around which is important to me. The next trip will be in two weeks up to Barrington Tops with the camper and the full family in tow. Should be a good trip.

[Stropp]

Fitted the of water tank today, i will try to fit the water pump and tap which has a swivel outlet and switch on the base to turn the pump on or off before I go away next Wednesday for the Easter weekend. 56669

56670

[garett]

fixed the stone chips in my windscreen

[mudski]

Took a quick run up a little track today, much better on the suspension. It is a little hard on the arse as it is setup for towing, but very capable. While it was expensive I got exactly what I wanted with no stuffing around which is important to me. The next trip will be in two weeks up to Barrington Tops with the camper and the full family in tow. Should be a good trip.

Lol..............

I made up a new rear power outlet thingo' with a ciggie socket, two pole socket and volt meter. Beat the hell out of those overprice Baintech jobbies!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=56680&stc=1Dunno why the pic has rotated....

I also retro fitted two Carling switch housings into the dash panel where the OEM switches were..
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=56681&stc=1
And then fitted the new door trim net thingamybobs.
From this...
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=56682&stc=1

To this...
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=56683&stc=1

Not that I really used them, I just hated looking at them every time I open the door.

I also finished putting all my dash back together, and put in a new loom for the lower rh bumper lights, too much playing around with them over the last week or so cause one of the wires to snap right off where it goes into the light socket...

[rusty_nail]

Spent all day cut and polishing the car... I forgot how big they are!! Took me about 6 hours to to get around it, including most of the inside of the bonnet and all the inner door frames. Tomorrow, I'm going to go over all the seals, and clean the windows. Hopefully gonna get to the interior soon too. lol it's been about 9 months since it's had a clean so I really need to give it a good detail.

[mudski]

Pam is back!!!!!

[Warehouseno27]

Fitted -

- Narva 7" free form headlights with Phillips +100% globes (kept the incl Narva globes as spares).
- Traxide HL and Driving Light wiring upgrade kit I had left over from my Defender.

Was a challenge finding a location for the large relays. Ended up installing them inside the front right 1/4.

Highly recommend both additions, huge improvement in light over standard sealed beams. :cool:

[MEGOMONSTER]

Zorans Patrol did an injector pump on Friday.
Picked a second handy for $750 from Niss4x4 in Brooklyn.
Pulled apart on Saturday.
Manifold was clogged up, so blasted the shot out, degreased and washed.
Back in last night for $650 labour cost.
And away driving today.
He is very pleased.
Hopefully the pump is not a dud or ready to go aswell.

[Bacho86]

Been pretty quiet on the modifications front for a little while now due to funds, however was changing over the tyres on the w/end and managed to snap a rear wheel stud!

Picked up a new stud from patrolpart today and will set about fixing it tonight

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[dave97]

Did it last night got a deal on some second hand 33" cooper discover s/ts and black rims think it looks good

[macca]

Yesterday, just got to use it with another similar to mine

56727

[Dinger]

Put my roof rack and awning on

[threedogs]

Dinger Dinger Dinger you should know the rules by now, sheeesh
It never happened without pics and you know we love pics lol

[Kempy]

Today I put in the lift :D

3 inche flexis with 4 inch tough dog adjustables. Drop boxes, panhards and disconnects... Looking forward to seeing how it goes!!!

What did you do?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Today I put in the lift :D 3 inche flexis with 4 inch tough dog adjustables. Drop boxes, panhards and disconnects... Looking forward to seeing how it goes!!! What did you do?
Any before and after shots of your rig.

[Kempy]

How do you put them up mate?

[mudski]

Today I put in the lift :D

3 inche flexis with 4 inch tough dog adjustables. Drop boxes, panhards and disconnects... Looking forward to seeing how it goes!!!

What did you do?
This is exactly what I had put in mine 12 months ago.... Not that it gets much of a workout, but I like it.

[Kempy]

Have they sagged at all mate? Heard a few rumors that they sag to about 2 inches?

[Rocket55]

Today I put in the lift :D

3 inche flexis with 4 inch tough dog adjustables. Drop boxes, panhards and disconnects... Looking forward to seeing how it goes!!!

What did you do?

Who's flexies did you use?

[rusty_nail]

Who's flexies did you use?

you can finally check out my lift tomorrow Rod, maybe it will give you some ideas for a lift.

today i drove my Freshly rebuild patrol to work! daayyuummm it cruises nicely now

[mudski]

Have they sagged at all mate? Heard a few rumors that they sag to about 2 inches?

It has dropped a little since new but you will get that with any new springs. But it hasn't dropped as much as you've heard...I did get the medium weight springs too...

[Kempy]

I used susspension stuff flexis

[jay see]

Took out radius arms and give them to my bother to press in new offset bushes

[Rocket55]

Swapped out my failed clutch slave cylinder yesterday. Best the clutch has felt since I've had it. thanks for the help Nic!

[Parksy]

Dissolved some marine grease into mineral turps and sprayed the inside of the chassis of the patrol. When the turps evaporates, it leaves a thin film of grease. Hoping its semi permanent but time will tell.

[growler2058]

Parked her in the heavy arsed rain to wash the leftover mud from Krissos meetup off the roof ;)

[Cuppa]

Not quite today, but having recently removed the rooftop tent I have now replaced it with the portable solar panels I previously carried inside the pod, (in addition to the cab mounted one which has had a frame height reduction). No more lugging panels around for me. :) Previously I attached the panel mounts on our bus using Sikaflex 11FC & rivets. Having learned a bit since then this time I only used Sikaflex 11FC. Sika recommend their 252 product which is stronger than 11FC provided the correct primer & Aktivator are use with it. It is *very* expensive & *much* harder to use though. Many folk I know have used 11FC alone very successfully, including on 4wd’s. To be sure I removed all paint from the areas to be glued, back to bare aluminium, & roughed it & the mounts up with 60 grit sandpaper, before giving both a good clean with isopropyl alcohol. I used cut up adhesive pads (as sold to put under chair & table legs) to ensure the right thickness of Sika (needs to be a ceratin thickness to allow for the expansiion/contraction of the roof & mounts). Ended up using 5 tubes of Sika to fit the 4 panels. The panels themselves are bolted to aluminium angle which in turn attaches to the angle glued to the roof using riv nuts & allen head bolts.

The front roof panel overhangs the pod roof by just a smidgen so ‘just to be sure’ I added an extra mount at each side of it. The rest are only mounted with mounts along their long sides. I’m confident they wont come off. They were tested at 130kph today, having allowed 3 days for the sika to cure.

Total panel wattage is 425w. Mounted as they are I expect their maximum combined output (i.e. if batteries are low enough to accept the max) to be around 25amps using the ’70% rule of thumb’ which allows for flat mounting ( this equates to between 100Ah to 150Ah on a good solar day, dependent upon time of year & location. Possibly down to 75Ah in Tassie in winter. So hopefully we are covered for any part of Australia at any time of the year. (Our battery capacity gives a minimum of a week’s buffer against poor solar weather or being camped under trees) without need to drive to recharge. This is more than many would need for short breaks or only running a single fridge .... my goal is indefinite self sufficiency in power with the batteries returned to a float charge most days (ensuring long life), whilst running a separate fridge & freezer, lights , radio water pump, 2 laptops & a few other gadgets.

Next is replacing the plastic gutters (cracked) on the pod with aluminium angle.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/04/8.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/04/9.jpg

[jay see]

Installed my lift kit.:)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Spent a few hours this afternoon making myself a drawer for under the fridge.

[Clunk]

Spent a few hours this afternoon making myself a drawer for under the fridge.

But there's no leather

[MEGOMONSTER]

But there's no leather
That's the next step.

[Dinger]

Dinger Dinger Dinger you should know the rules by now, sheeesh
It never happened without pics and you know we love pics lol

Correction
56986

[threedogs]

Played around with the needle valve ,,,,again
running better than ever, temps at 100kph were as low as 250C on the flat,
Very happy with that

[mudski]

Rolled out the rear awning today to let it dry from Tuesdays soaking. Lol. Need to wash the car next.

[Parksy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/5DEE5FD7-1173-4C62-B8BF-57DEA6CCE2D3_1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Pakas/media/5DEE5FD7-1173-4C62-B8BF-57DEA6CCE2D3_1.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/101476FE-E00D-4AB8-B445-2A530322C9C6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Pakas/media/101476FE-E00D-4AB8-B445-2A530322C9C6.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/2FE45EE5-BC7D-467B-9157-D2AD7F112716.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Pakas/media/2FE45EE5-BC7D-467B-9157-D2AD7F112716.jpg.html)

[Yendor]

I loaded mine up today with stuff from the hardware, thinking I should of bought a ute......but really wishing I bought a Y62!

A Y62 in a dual cab..now that's the go.

[Winnie]

I loaded mine up today with stuff from the hardware, thinking I should of bought a ute......but really wishing I bought a Y62!

A Y62 in a dual cab..now that's the go.

Go on, you be the first one to do it!!

[Dinger]

Put my shiny new HPD MAF housing

[threedogs]

Put my shiny new HPD MAF housing
Did you have to adjust the boost ??

[Bloggsy]

6 new boots - Hankook Dynapro MT RT03's 285/75/16.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=57063&stc=1

[Dinger]

Did you have to adjust the boost ??

No mate it is running 20 psi now no limp good to go

[Dinger]

Gave the rig a good bath after the trip to Turong River.

[cass_cass94]

got my odometer fixed so now it actually works ahah

[mudski]

Parked it in BA's driveway this arvo. Lol.

[DX grunt]

Not quite today, but having recently removed the rooftop tent I have now replaced it with the portable solar panels I previously carried inside the pod, (in addition to the cab mounted one which has had a frame height reduction). No more lugging panels around for me. :) Previously I attached the panel mounts on our bus using Sikaflex 11FC & rivets. Having learned a bit since then this time I only used Sikaflex 11FC. Sika recommend their 252 product which is stronger than 11FC provided the correct primer & Aktivator are use with it. It is *very* expensive & *much* harder to use though. Many folk I know have used 11FC alone very successfully, including on 4wd’s. To be sure I removed all paint from the areas to be glued, back to bare aluminium, & roughed it & the mounts up with 60 grit sandpaper, before giving both a good clean with isopropyl alcohol. I used cut up adhesive pads (as sold to put under chair & table legs) to ensure the right thickness of Sika (needs to be a ceratin thickness to allow for the expansiion/contraction of the roof & mounts). Ended up using 5 tubes of Sika to fit the 4 panels. The panels themselves are bolted to aluminium angle which in turn attaches to the angle glued to the roof using riv nuts & allen head bolts.

The front roof panel overhangs the pod roof by just a smidgen so ‘just to be sure’ I added an extra mount at each side of it. The rest are only mounted with mounts along their long sides. I’m confident they wont come off. They were tested at 130kph today, having allowed 3 days for the sika to cure.

Total panel wattage is 425w. Mounted as they are I expect their maximum combined output (i.e. if batteries are low enough to accept the max) to be around 25amps using the ’70% rule of thumb’ which allows for flat mounting ( this equates to between 100Ah to 150Ah on a good solar day, dependent upon time of year & location. Possibly down to 75Ah in Tassie in winter. So hopefully we are covered for any part of Australia at any time of the year. (Our battery capacity gives a minimum of a week’s buffer against poor solar weather or being camped under trees) without need to drive to recharge. This is more than many would need for short breaks or only running a single fridge .... my goal is indefinite self sufficiency in power with the batteries returned to a float charge most days (ensuring long life), whilst running a separate fridge & freezer, lights , radio water pump, 2 laptops & a few other gadgets.

Next is replacing the plastic gutters (cracked) on the pod with aluminium angle.

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What brand of dash cam you got? I think I need another solar panel on the cab, to keep up with you. lol.

Are you running 2 batteries or 3?

Rossco

[DX grunt]

Forgot to mention my young bloke installed a rear reversing camera for me, the other day.

It makes life so much easier and less stressful. lol

[mullet_hunter]

Fixd it... injector pump..

[threedogs]

Fixd it... injector pump..

So no fast idle and pulling like a train now eh

[Cuppa]

What brand of dash cam you got? I think I need another solar panel on the cab, to keep up with you. lol.

Are you running 2 batteries or 3?

Rossco

G’day Prez,
Dash cam is a Uniden & is a POS. Wouldn’t recommend it.It was a freebie with the CB when I bought it.

4 batteries :) Only the cranker under the bonnet, & 3 x 120Ah in the pod. All can be paralleled together which gives me the options of charging all 4 from solar, all 4 from mains charger, all 4 direct from alternator if pod batteries were to ever get low enough to warrant a higher bulk charge rate than the 40 amps dc to dc charger can give. Winch runs of cranker, but can add the pod batteries to them at the flick of a switch.Can also jump start the vehicle off the pod batteries using the switch. Reckon I’ve got all bases covered! :)

I’ve got another portable 100w folding panel & regulator which came with the Tvan, but as I’m not replacing the now dead Tvan battery I will probably mount it on the shed roof to charge a battery to run a composting toilet fan & a few LED lights. The HD cable I used with the roof panels when they were portable is now used to connect the Tvan to the batteries in the pod. I fitted a flush mount anderson plug fitting (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?campid=5336709507&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F705-53470-19255-0%2F1%3Fcampid%3D5336709507%26amp%3Btoolid%3D10001 %26amp%3Bmpre%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.com.au %252Fitm%252F291105807560%253F_trksid%253Dp2057872 .m2749.l2649%2526amp%253BssPageName%253DSTRK%25253 AMEBIDX%25253AIT) today for that purpose. Almost 10 metres. Voltage gauge in Pod was reading 13.2v & the voltage gauge in the Tvan read 13.1v. I was happy with that. Not having a battery in the Tvan helps keep the drawbar weight down a bit.

I’ve fitted the new rain gutters on the pod now. Pr*ck of a job, took ages. Putting the ali angle on was easy enough, but getting all the silicon used previously to attach the plastic gutters was a real mission. Silicon should be banned from any surface which may ever need to cleaned! I was going to use adhesive (Fulaprene 303) to attach the aluminium, but the limited clearance underneath the door hinges meant that doing so would be very difficult without getting in an almighty mess, so I made the job super easy by using some 3M VHB tape.

[BigRAWesty]

G'day Prez, Dash cam is a Uniden & is a POS. Wouldn't recommend it.It was a freebie with the CB when I bought it. 4 batteries :) Only the cranker under the bonnet, & 3 x 120Ah in the pod. All can be paralleled together which gives me the options of charging all 4 from solar, all 4 from mains charger, all 4 direct from alternator if pod batteries were to ever get low enough to warrant a higher bulk charge rate than the 40 amps dc to dc charger can give. Winch runs of cranker, but can add the pod batteries to them at the flick of a switch.Can also jump start the vehicle off the pod batteries using the switch. Reckon I've got all bases covered! :) I've got another portable 100w folding panel & regulator which came with the Tvan, but as I'm not replacing the now dead Tvan battery I will probably mount it on the shed roof to charge a battery to run a composting toilet fan & a few LED lights. The HD cable I used with the roof panels when they were portable is now used to connect the Tvan to the batteries in the pod. I fitted a flush mount anderson plug fitting (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?campid=5336709507&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F705-53470-19255-0%2F1%3Fcampid%3D5336709507%26amp%3Btoolid%3D10001 %26amp%3Bmpre%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.com.au %252Fitm%252F291105807560%253F_trksid%253Dp2057872 .m2749.l2649%2526amp%253BssPageName%253DSTRK%25253 AMEBIDX%25253AIT) today for that purpose. Almost 10 metres. Voltage gauge in Pod was reading 13.2v & the voltage gauge in the Tvan read 13.1v. I was happy with that. Not having a battery in the Tvan helps keep the drawbar weight down a bit. I've fitted the new rain gutters on the pod now. Pr*ck of a job, took ages. Putting the ali angle on was easy enough, but getting all the silicon used previously to attach the plastic gutters was a real mission. Silicon should be banned from any surface which may ever need to cleaned! I was going to use adhesive (Fulaprene 303) to attach the aluminium, but the limited clearance underneath the door hinges meant that doing so would be very difficult without getting in an almighty mess, so I made the job super easy by using some 3M VHB tape.

Far out. So you could go what?? A month with no charge input???
No wonder you needed stiffer springs

[Chappy]

Last week I bit the bullet & ordered a Patroldocta stainless 4" airbox & snorkel combo.

I installed it today, I'm in love!

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[jack]

Took it in to get the wheel alignment checked, still spot on after two years. Anyone looking for a wheel alignment or suspension fix in the Ballarat area I highly recommend Dale from 'Truline Steering & Suspension'. Been in the business for years and knows his stuff, independent operator and honest.
No connection, just a satisfied customer for many years.

[lucus30]

Put an amp in today. Hopefully sounds good now

[mudski]

Started to remove everything to swap over the intake manifold with a clean one. Thanks to big_fletch for this. Got the IC off and throttle body. Then realised I need to disconnect the injector lines. Im going to abort for now and I might aswell save a bit longer for new squirters and do the glow plugs while im at it. Then its all done.
But I will do the return line mod now while im here....

[garett]

putting wheel bearing back together and couldn't fit the sir clip back in .... pull it all off again then realise pull the axle out... dah

[mudski]

putting wheel bearing back together and couldn't fit the sir clip back in .... pull it all off again then realise pull the axle out... dah

Haha I done that before.

[katwoman]

Spent 3 hours underneath with the gerni, another 2 hours scrubbing inside and out, tried polishing out new scratch and made it worse, so booked in for a cut and polish, and fitted my new over-riders.

[Sir Roofy]

Spent 3 hours underneath with the gerni, another 2 hours scrubbing inside and out, tried polishing out new scratch and made it worse, so booked in for a cut and polish, and fitted my new over-riders.

don't worry about pinstripeing adds character you and your show pony

[katwoman]

don't worry about pinstripeing adds character you and your show pony


Na-ah... Shiny is pretty.
Pretty is nice.
Beasty will be pretty when it comes home.

[Sir Roofy]

Na-ah... Shiny is pretty.
Pretty is nice.
Beasty will be pretty when it comes home.


Not for long mate

[jay see]

Had a noisy bearing from the last mud bash. Hoping it was the a/c idler.... Nope its the a/c bearing itself. Put it all back together with less tension on that belt for now.
Next will have to look at an exhaust leak somewhere in the engine bay.

[katwoman]

Polished all my black bits.
Nice, ay Man in the hat ?

[Sir Roofy]

Polished all my black bits.
Nice, ay Man in the hat ?

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr

[Bob]

When is the Lean Green Machine going to be ready Roofy

[Sir Roofy]

When is the Lean Green Machine going to be ready Roofy

not far away mate there just a bit slack

[threedogs]

Wired up two Baintech volt gauges ,one for the main and the other for the AUX battery
Main comes on with ignition, also starting to run yellow RCA cable to the rear.
No idea where to fit the camera, Im thinking just above the towball, no rush
never needed it before so it should be interesting.
Plenty of space on the dash centre fascia for switches and gauges, would like to fit more.
Still need to move the UHF to the passenger side, and move the Cruise control light
up to the pillar pod, Plenty of 12v jobs left to do. Found some awesome leds to use
for awning lights

[mudski]

Put the camera just above the number plate John. Under the black bezel with Patrol on it. If you have it too low you will lose perception of distance I think. Plus under there its hidden and makes it easy to line up the towball when hitching up.

[threedogs]

yeah was thinking that but its a PITB getting the wires through the rubber sleeving on the small door.
Never needed a reverse camera yet, with the camper you just line it up between the mirrors and slowly reverse.
Might make life easier though as long as I can see the towball, thanks again Mark

[mudski]

yeah was thinking that but its a PITB getting the wires through the rubber sleeving on the small door.
Never needed a reverse camera yet, with the camper you just line it up between the mirrors and slowly reverse.
Might make life easier though as long as I can see the towball, thanks again Mark

Mate once you have it you will never go without one again. I can reverse park right up to the car behind with ease then adjust my parking accordingly. I would be lost without the camera. Fitment under there is easy John. To run the wires though the sleeve all you do is unplug the sleeve ends from the car and door so the sleeve sits straight, then run the wire through. I taped the wire to a bit of coat hanger wire and pulled it though that way. Took no time at all.

[lucus30]

Mate once you have it you will never go without one again. I can reverse park right up to the car behind with ease then adjust my parking accordingly. I would be lost without the camera. Fitment under there is easy John. To run the wires though the sleeve all you do is unplug the sleeve ends from the car and door so the sleeve sits straight, then run the wire through. I taped the wire to a bit of coat hanger wire and pulled it though that way. Took no time at all.

Exactly what I did. Was a piece of cake took me half an hour. Where did you mount your screen Mark?

I mounted mine top right of the windscreen but have a few issues

No 1 it gets in the way of the sun visor and no 2 the suction cap is now stuffed only lasted a couple of months

[oncedisturbed]

Drove it to Toys R Us to buy some Star Wars pieces, getting my nerd on early for Star Wars day on Monday

[Rocket55]

Sold it ... Well one of them anyway.

[mudski]

Drove it to Toys R Us to buy some Star Wars pieces, getting my nerd on early for Star Wars day on Monday

May the forth be with you....

[my third 256]

my mate over the road did this
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[Winnie]

Pretty bad photo, is that a reversing camera in place of that loop on the back?

[Clunk]

Pretty bad photo, is that a reversing camera in place of that loop on the back?

Sure as buggery looks like it

[Bloodyaussie]

That would not last long on my car... i would smash against something before to long.

[Winnie]

A mate of mine has one in the same spot but built a steel box around it.

[Clunk]

That would not last long on my car... i would smash against something before to long.

Stop driving like a woman then

[macca]

I treated her bad today, it's a wet miserable weekend and while waiting for a customer this morning I parked her and went for a walk between showers.

Had a look at a 76 series on the local Toyota yard. Very impressed, especially the extra tonne towing capacity. V8 power, double diff locks, but very basic, just like my Ute.

When we buy our retirement roadblockwinabagocaravan we will need something to tow it. Until then it's back to the old reliable and back to work.

Have to wash my mouth out with soapy water hahaha

[BigRAWesty]

I treated her bad today, it's a wet miserable weekend and while waiting for a customer this morning I parked her and went for a walk between showers. Had a look at a 76 series on the local Toyota yard. Very impressed, especially the extra tonne towing capacity. V8 power, double diff locks, but very basic, just like my Ute. When we buy our retirement roadblockwinabagocaravan we will need something to tow it. Until then it's back to the old reliable and back to work. Have to wash my mouth out with soapy water hahaha

I think someone needs the ban button

[macca]

I think someone needs the ban button

Yes.......... probably right

[BigRAWesty]

Yes.......... probably right

Or a psychiatrist..

[jack]

I treated her bad today, it's a wet miserable weekend and while waiting for a customer this morning I parked her and went for a walk between showers.

Had a look at a 76 series on the local Toyota yard. Very impressed, especially the extra tonne towing capacity. V8 power, double diff locks, but very basic, just like my Ute.

When we buy our retirement roadblockwinabagocaravan we will need something to tow it. Until then it's back to the old reliable and back to work.

Have to wash my mouth out with soapy water hahaha

It's ok Macca,
I'll forgive you, I drove a pretty well modified 80 series for ten days in Broome recently (it was free).
Had a great time but oh how nice to get back into the Patrol when I returned.
Made me appreciate quality so much more.

[macca]

Cheers Jack it was a minor indiscretion, I'm Ok now. Hahaha

[XT43]

Had some surface rust and gutters of the roof cleaned up and all resprayed.

Now the rest of it looks crap!

[mudski]

Looked at my car in the garage all in pieces and went meh! Later...

[gaddy]

Drove it home from the beach ! Another great weekend with great friends
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[Rocket55]

Did the EGR block and removed the butterfly from this unit in the red circle in the air intake.

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Fixed my engines reluctance to rev past 2,200rpm and it boosts earlier now. :icon_victory:

[sooty_10]

Installed an ebay remote central locking system. Why didn't I do this earlier?

[jay see]

Installed an ebay remote central locking system. Why didn't I do this earlier?

Is there much involved, for an electronic retard.

[sooty_10]

Is there much involved, for an electronic retard.

Not overly, the instructions were in quite bad chinglish so that took a bit of working out. But other then that the hardest part was routing the trigger wires through to the drivers door. My patrol didn't have a grommet to the rubber conduit, it was a big arse plug from body to door. I got the drill onto it though. Less than $50 all up.

[Dave_H]

Finally purchased a roof rack and can say i love the look of it and life is going to be easier when we go away with 4 kids.

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[mudski]

Got mine all back together finally last night. Started it up, let it warm up, and I can smell coolant but can't see it. Engine light is still on too. Now do I take some water with me and go for a drive or just leave it in the garage and just pretend the motor is fubar and I need to do a TD conversion? Lol.

[threedogs]

take water with you,
try and isolate where that coolant smell is coming from first
might still be an easy fix,
does the ECU talk work on yours

[mudski]

ECU talk works with mine. I might drop over to Georges after I am sure there is no leaks and see what the error is. I also remove the air resonator box while everything was out and plumbed the vac line for the needle valve directly into the intake.

[lucus30]

Got mine all back together finally last night. Started it up, let it warm up, and I can smell coolant but can't see it. Engine light is still on too. Now do I take some water with me and go for a drive or just leave it in the garage and just pretend the motor is fubar and I need to do a TD conversion? Lol.

Take it for a drive. You need to be ready to come to Toolangi on the 30th

[Missy]

Absolutely nothing. Not touching it coz it might be traded in the next few days. Not spending any time or maoney on it if im getting rid of it.