What did you do to your Patrol today!

[Rocket55]

Painted my bonnet, looks like this again now.

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[foggs]

....And put on a hinge extension on the small barn door


Where can you get these hinge extensions from? are there longer ones?

[Stropp]

Mate I have one somewhere as I somehow bought 2 instead of one

[foggs]

Mate I have one somewhere as I somehow bought 2 instead of one

You didn't use the second one for the larger door?
I'll grab it off you if you don't need it. I just found some on ebay too.

[rkondivers]

I charged the battery and hoped it would start but it didn't (new to vehicle). Former owner said I have to power off the ARB Turbo Timer before it will start. Sure enough, it fired right up. Maybe that's only when it's cold or every time? I understand the advantage of letting the turbo cool off when it's been run hard or long, but not sure why it has to be off to start the car. Ignition connection?

[threedogs]

Normally you would wait for the glow plug light to go off before starting.
No idea about the turbo timer I think they are illegal here.
May I suggest you fit some gauges like an EGT and Boost, you can then switch the motor off
when temps allow.
IMO you dont need a turbo timer, unless you drive like Mario Andretti every day ,,day in day out.
you wont get your turbo glowing, but hey thats just me

[garett]

cooling system flush and put coolant in it.

[King_ady1]

Normally you would wait for the glow plug light to go off before starting.
No idea about the turbo timer I think they are illegal here.
May I suggest you fit some gauges like an EGT and Boost, you can then switch the motor off
when temps allow.
IMO you dont need a turbo timer, unless you drive like Mario Andretti every day ,,day in day out.
you wont get your turbo glowing, but hey thats just me

Ye I find if u take it easy for the last few km's of the trip the temps will run down quite low.
All I see with turbo timers in general use is excessive running of engine. Too much could cause glazing of piston's?
That's my view. I could be wrong ;)

[Rocket55]

Normally you would wait for the glow plug light to go off before starting.
No idea about the turbo timer I think they are illegal here.
May I suggest you fit some gauges like an EGT and Boost, you can then switch the motor off
when temps allow.
IMO you dont need a turbo timer, unless you drive like Mario Andretti every day ,,day in day out.
you wont get your turbo glowing, but hey thats just me

Speak for yourself John hahaha

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You're right though, in real world road driving you'll never see these type of temps and if you do you have bigger things to worry about.

I also let the glow plug light go out and then hit the key, never an issue, if I start it early it choofs white out and can be a bit rough, especially when cold. At the other end I just lifty off a bit before coming to a stop, EGT's get down to 150 ish in no time (10 seconds is the longest I've had to wait I think) and switch it off.

[Hodge]

Head one globe gone so, went all out and pulled out the headlights and fitted up some Narva Intense globes before. Much whiter / brighter.
Photo doesn't show full brightness. Will see how they are at night ...


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[Rocket55]

Looks good mate, you need some LED parkers now, $10 at Supercrap.

[Maxhead]

Head one globe gone so, went all out and pulled out the headlights and fitted up some Narva Intense globes before. Much whiter / brighter.
Photo doesn't show full brightness. Will see how they are at night ...


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That's what I'm running in mine and the are great, Big improvement to standards. Also got 35w hid's for the fog lights and they kick some arse, as they are angled outwards and down they throw out some good light especially in the scrub

[TPC]

Head one globe gone so, went all out and pulled out the headlights and fitted up some Narva Intense globes before. Much whiter / brighter.
Photo doesn't show full brightness. Will see how they are at night ...

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=63184&stc=1

I can't believe you need an excavator to put them in.

[Rocket55]

Head one globe gone so, went all out and pulled out the headlights and fitted up some Narva Intense globes before. Much whiter / brighter.
Photo doesn't show full brightness. Will see how they are at night ...


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The parkers are little T10 wedge globes

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[Hodge]

I can't believe you need an excavator to put them in.
Hahaha without taking the headlights all the way out , ( or small Japanese hands ) the globes are such a pita to do that i felt like just getting an excavator and take some anger out with it !!!

Tapatalked from S6

[Hodge]

The parkers are little T10 wedge globes

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Stuff/A9CBEE3F-05EC-4FF0-9893-7DABD4735E22_zpsmi4j2pph.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Stuff/A9CBEE3F-05EC-4FF0-9893-7DABD4735E22_zpsmi4j2pph.jpg.html)
Haha nice work. Nice models there. Looks like a terex bobcat and a Kubota 16 tonner excy !

Tapatalked from S6

[nissannewby]

Throw some more pics up of those models rod. Is the orange one a hitachi ex1200?

[Rocket55]

The orange one is Eric's.

The Bobcat is a Clarke 743, an oldie but a goodie

[Patrol'n]

Fixed my cracked fan shroud, hopefully now it won't fall off :-)http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/80.jpg


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[gaddy]

Drove it home from the beach [emoji3] http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/83.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/84.jpg

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[mudnut]

Since I last posted on this thread I have replaced an engine mount, fitted headers, made and fitted a dashmat and built a shelf under the glovebox.

[TPC]

Since I last posted on this thread I have replaced an engine mount, fitted headers, made and fitted a dashmat and built a shelf under the glovebox.

Photos or it didn't happen. :)

[mudnut]

Yeah, yeah. Give me a chance. I only got the puter yesterday.

[belzi82]

Added some christmas bling!!!

[ForgeCreekFerals4x4]

so i knew the power steering belt was on its way out cos i noticed it during a cooling system overhaul about a week ago, but, the wonderful people at supercheap kept getting the wrong size, so at last i have the right size and its going on today, which is handy, it had two cracks from the inside almost all the way through haha :D

[Rossco]

Fished rebuilding starter motor with all new bearings, smooth as silk now☺. And new clutch master and fuel filter between the sub & main, pumps nice now☺

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[Stropp]

Finally got the snorkel fitted I just need to fix the hole and the bottom of the hole where the safari snorkel was before but for now it's all good.

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[Stropp]

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[Stropp]

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[gaddy]

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63353
What , lent on the back and had a slash .....

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[threedogs]

Bashed my head on top of the door opening,getting into my Patrol today,, nearly passed out not the first time Ive done it either.
Once I knocked myself out for 5 mins, Now my heads going throb,,, throb,,, throb,,, throb lol

[Hodge]

So this being in the What did you do to your Patrol today (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?8424-What-did-you-do-to-your-Patrol-today!/page579) thread, DID you dint the Patrol ? lol

ON a serious note I saw a bloke drop like a wet blanket doing exactly that, out of places at a nissan dealership when I was picking up my brand new navara back in 2010. He attempted to get into an xtrail and didn't' quiet get there the poor bloke. Had quiet a cut across the forehead too.

[mudnut]

Here,ya go Tony. I had a fair bit of carpet left over from the shelf so I made the dash mat. It is bloody brilliant when driving into the sun glare. I will make a better heat collecting shroud to fit the headers ...
one day, maybe.

[Clunk]

Here,ya go Tony. I had a fair bit of carpet left over from the shelf so I made the dash mat. It is bloody brilliant when driving into the sun glare.
Thats a hell of a job you did there mate, look great

[MudRunnerTD]

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63353

Oh look at you all shiny pretty!! Disappointed that your misleading the forum members with your inaccurate Sig line mate!

Sweet setup mate.

[Ben-e-boy]

Looked at it. Then winched it into the garage with what charge was left in the battery

[MudRunnerTD]

Looked at it. Then winched it into the garage with what charge was left in the battery

Any News mate? What has the Engine Builder had to say?

[Stropp]

Oh look at you all shiny pretty!! Disappointed that your misleading the forum members with your inaccurate Sig line mate!

Sweet setup mate.

ahhh fixed the sig darren :)

[Ben-e-boy]

Any News mate? What has the Engine Builder had to say?

They have their own insurance on it, which is good. It grabbed all 6 pistons with so far no evidence of oil starvation or overheating or anything that broke,
But I wont know for sure until next year. I'm heading home on sunday

[Winnie]

They have their own insurance on it, which is good. It grabbed all 6 pistons with so far no evidence of oil starvation or overheating or anything that broke,
But I wont know for sure until next year. I'm heading home on sunday
Good news in a way... Still makes me feel sick when I think about it Benny. I can't believe what has happened to you after so much effort was put into it.

[Ben-e-boy]

Good news in a way... Still makes me feel sick when I think about it Benny. I can't believe what has happened to you after so much effort was put into it.

Yeah pretty ordinary

[mudski]

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Sexy! Whats the induction noise like with the pax window open?

[Stropp]

Sexy! Whats the induction noise like with the pax window open?

Absofukinlutely wet myself 😖 Sounds great

[MudRunnerTD]

They have their own insurance on it, which is good. It grabbed all 6 pistons with so far no evidence of oil starvation or overheating or anything that broke,
But I wont know for sure until next year. I'm heading home on sunday

Wow all 6 Pistons!!! Crazy stuff mate. Glad you don't have to own it mate. Keep us informed bud.

[mudski]

Absofukinlutely wet myself 😖 Sounds great
Hmm. I love the look of the snorkel like that, but i have to say you are the first to say you like the sound. Most say it get annoying.
Next Patrol owner i see local with this setup ill have to ask to jump in and listen.

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[Stropp]

Hmm. I love the look of the snorkel like that, but i have to say you are the first to say you like the sound. Most say it get annoying.
Next Patrol owner i see local with this setup ill have to ask to jump in and listen.

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Mate the sound and quicker spool of the turbo mmmmmmm

[Clunk]

Absofukinlutely wet myself

That's no different to any other day though Stropp ;)

[Stropp]

That's no different to any other day though Stropp ;)

Correct that's what happens when you ride in a GU , Despite the rumour that I'm old and senile and I piss myself lol ��

[threedogs]

Correct that's what happens when you ride in a GU , Despite the rumour that I'm old and senile and I piss myself lol ��

That all DEPENDS eh lol

[Stropp]

Just put the 33's back on for a trip south at xmas, just taking the 35's off and putting the 33's on has made even more difference to power and pickup 😛

[threedogs]

Just put the 33's back on for a trip south at xmas, just taking the 35's off and putting the 33's on has made even more difference to power and pickup ��

Should be an all round inprovement with more go and better braking
not to mention fuel economy, enjoy while you can, imagine how good it
would go with OE tyres fitted

[Stropp]

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[Clunk]

Looks sweet as Stropp

[threedogs]

Agree with Clunk 100 % very nice, Id be interested in
how clear that cover stays before it gets crazed. very
gentle cleaning IMO

[threedogs]

Fitted one of three carling switch housings to my centre console,
looks a bit more OE than just fitting the switches , but that just me.
Closest will be front Pro-locker when fitted, I have a compresssor /tank set up bolted to the cargo barrier
that will run the locker and an air horn, just waiting on some push fittings to arrive.
One switch will be to isolate the winch the other may be compressor not sure yet, lol
Pretty chuffed with the result lol

[Sir Roofy]

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Will you carry a spare filter for any long haul trips
and what about noise when passenger window is open
Looks good I wanted to do that as well but you know how it
goes

[Stropp]

Will you carry a spare filter for any long haul trips
and what about noise when passenger window is open
Looks good I wanted to do that as well but you know how it
goes

no need to carry a spare filter mate, just the cleaner and oil spray packs as its reusable, noise is ok as the passenger window is seldom down and i dont mind the sound it makes anyway and i have the awning there which deflects the noise a bit and being single i dont need approval :)

[Stropp]

i also removed the bonnet protector to see if that makes a great difference with the egt's, will see how much difference there is over the xmas period.

[threedogs]

i also removed the bonnet protector to see if that makes a great difference with the egt's, will see how much difference there is over the xmas period.

That would be and interesting thing to trial look forward to your results

[Stropp]

That would be and interesting thing to trial look forward to your results

usually sits around 350 to 400

[Sir Roofy]

i also removed the bonnet protector to see if that makes a great difference with the egt's, will see how much difference there is over the xmas period.

I did this to mine and found there was a difference hence never put it back on

[Winnie]

Barn door table =)
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/142.jpg

[Bacho86]

Barn door table =)


That looks very nice Winnie - something that's been on my list to complete for a while! How'd quality / pricing compared with dcm4x4 or similar mobs


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[Winnie]

That looks very nice Winnie - something that's been on my list to complete for a while! How'd quality / pricing compared with dcm4x4 or similar mobs


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I believe it is the DCM one, full boar just distributes them.

[threedogs]

I believe it is the DCM one, full boar just distributes them.

You have a rear awning as well eh??

[Rossco]

Barn door table =)
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/142.jpg
Ooh very nice. Yeah one of the handiest additions I've made. Where did you put your rear speakers?

[Winnie]

You have a rear awning as well eh??
No but it's on the list.

Ooh very nice. Yeah one of the handiest additions I've made. Where did you put your rear speakers?
I've deleted them for now, couldn't hear them anyway as the drawers were blocking them. I am going to put some in small boxes mounted to the cargo barrier.

[threedogs]

I've deleted them for now, couldn't hear them anyway as the drawers were blocking them. I am going to put some in small boxes mounted to the cargo barrier.[/QUOTE]

What I did on my other 4x4 which may work on a GQ is I mounted them inside the "D" pillar on a "C braket,
then I could turn them around to get some music out the back, Thinking back I wish I had those speakers now
they were great

[Winnie]

I've deleted them for now, couldn't hear them anyway as the drawers were blocking them. I am going to put some in small boxes mounted to the cargo barrier.

What I did on my other 4x4 which may work on a GQ is I mounted them inside the "D" pillar on a "C braket,
then I could turn them around to get some music out the back, Thinking back I wish I had those speakers now
they were great[/QUOTE]
I'll work out a removable bracket for them and have them on a long speaker cable so I can sit them outside the car when at camp

[MudRunnerTD]

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Looks Gay! Would be perfect in Silver and parked in my carport.

I'd probably not like you very much but your a pretty good bloke.

[AB]

<img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=63381"/><img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=63382"/><img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=63383"/> Looks awesome stropp!!! Hey mate did yours come with the universal rubber flange for the intake from snorkel?

[AB]

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[Clunk]

Looks awesome stropp!!! Hey mate did yours come with the universal rubber flange for the intake from snorkel?

well it was rubber and universal fit

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[threedogs]

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Thats just a deck tight for fitting flues through your roof LOL LOL

[MudRunnerTD]

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I reckon you will be able to stretch that over the intake gem the snorkel. Avoid cutting that if you can I reckon.

[AB]

I reckon you will be able to stretch that over the intake gem the snorkel. Avoid cutting that if you can I reckon. yeah I know, it is flexible but I just don't trust something like that.

They used to have both inlet and outlet as 4" pipe.

Are you supposed to just slip it over and that's it or get a clamp on as well?

I'm tempted to get something welded up. I shot an email off asking if they have a flange adaptor with 4" pipe.

The quality is awesome but I also didn't like such a small length of pipe on the outlet side either. Haven't measured but it looks like 15-20mm length of pipe.

The length is just enough for a clamp not allowing for any slippage or movement.

Awesome box just little things like that concern me.

Just checking of stropps was the same and how he did it?

[threedogs]

Fitted the second carling switch block on the centre console one more to go.
then some more on the centre facia this week hopefully.
As I said better than just fitting the switch IMO
Still need to tweak them a touch

[mudski]

yeah I know, it is flexible but I just don't trust something like that.

They used to have both inlet and outlet as 4" pipe.

Are you supposed to just slip it over and that's it or get a clamp on as well?

I'm tempted to get something welded up. I shot an email off asking if they have a flange adaptor with 4" pipe.

The quality is awesome but I also didn't like such a small length of pipe on the outlet side either. Haven't measured but it looks like 15-20mm length of pipe.

The length is just enough for a clamp not allowing for any slippage or movement.

Awesome box just little things like that concern me.

Just checking of stropps was the same and how he did it?
Thanks for the feedback on the air boxes AB. As this is something i will be doing next year. Anything else?

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[AB]

Thanks for the feedback on the air boxes AB. As this is something i will be doing next year. Anything else? Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk That's it bud, they are a great product just those two things concern me.

The outlet is being slightly anal but the inlet side I would wait and see what eventuates...lol

[Rossco]

well it was rubber and universal fit

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Thats just a deck tight for fitting flues through your roof LOL LOL

How the hell do you fit a flue through the roof with that? ?

[BigRAWesty]

Started some new roof bars for awning, shovel and maybe a light bar
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[Stropp]

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Yes mate but used silicone around it too to make sure it seals properly

[MudRunnerTD]

Started some new roof bars for awning, shovel and maybe a light bar
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/148.jpg

Hey Kallen if your going to fit a light bar I recommend under slinging it below your rack so it is protected.

[BigRAWesty]

Hey Kallen if your going to fit a light bar I recommend under slinging it below your rack so it is protected.
No enough room lol. But was going to mount in front of it. That way I can still get a cage on if needed..

[AB]

Yes mate but used silicone around it too to make sure it seals properly Cheers Stropp...

[Winnie]

Cheers Stropp...
What sort of water trap do they have AB?

[AB]

What sort of water trap do they have AB? Same as the PD, with the rubber cone and slot at bottom.

They work good those ones.

[MudRunnerTD]

No enough room lol. But was going to mount in front of it. That way I can still get a cage on if needed..

This is mine on the GQ. Offers great protection

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[BigRAWesty]

This is mine on the GQ. Offers great protection

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Should have hade it half inch taller to allow it to go under.
But I wanted it close to the roof to reduce height and drag.
This is one of 2. Hopefully I'll have them finished before christmas.

[threedogs]

No enough room lol. But was going to mount in front of it. That way I can still get a cage on if needed..

Dont forget a flag bracket too

[threedogs]

Starting to turn into a real 4x4, should be fully installed early next year.
Thought this was the best position for the switch, very easy to reach, next
switch hole will be the Roof light bar and the third will be compressor.
Then on the centre console Ill fit a winch isolation switch and a
winch in/ winch out switch. well thats the plan he he

[boots]

Airbag recall dealt with and fixed by local dealership today.

[BigRAWesty]

So there on..
Bit of stuffing around with the clips but I'm a happy man..
Once it cools a little in the new year I'll paint it all black.
The awning sits nice and low which is what I was after aswell..
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[Bacho86]

Did the 5k oil and filter swap - made a damn good mess taking out the filter too! Turns out the factory drip tray under the filter was either clogged or just not working cause the oil didn't come out the tube into the bucket just flowed straight over the top all into the driveway lol

Also put a new set of Bendix brake pads in the front, bleed the system and put some fresh brake fluid in! Job done!


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[Rocket55]

Best do an update in here, over the last week I've put in a set of genuine gearbox mounts, genuine drivers side engine mount, Superior Engineering passengers side engine mount, 3 core Rapid Cool brass and copper radiator, upgraded UFI fan and fan hub, new power steerng, alternator and air con belts, thermostat, VDO temp gauge, 2 x oil filters, fuel filter, 10.5L Dello 400 oil.

[growler2058]

Fitted the egr blanking plate TD sent me AGES ago! Cheers CockO

[Stropp]

Took a quick 1100 k trip for xmas in Denmark on the south coast then dropped in to annoy avo'dcardo 🙄Had a good night as usual.

[Dinger]

Gave her a wash
Put is a new switch panel
And cleaned all the earth straps up

[Rocket55]

Installed a new box of tunes

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[growler2058]

Not today but yesty i washed it after doing the egr plate.
Today i drove it to work YAY

[threedogs]

Haven't driven it since the day before Xmas, probably its longest rest.
Pretty confident it will start first time.
What I did do was vacuum the inside, had a heap of plastic bits from installing
the carling switch mounting blocks

[growler2058]

Gimme maf a clean.


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[threedogs]

Gimme maf a clean.


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You need a catch can ASAP your inlet hose to the turbo has been very oily at some stage

[gaddy]

Took it out for a spin , keyman , pebbly beach , wooli , via the dirt
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[garett]

pulled apart a swivel hub... one bearing fell apart now just change a couple more things the back together, then the other side....

[Rumcajs]

Finally fitted the fuel cooler.....

Thanks to Kenco Racing QLD, Mr Nissan providing some spare mounting holes and Volvo Trucks Corporation Volvo FH cab engine air intake piping rubber spacer it was a breeze to install. I can see fuel temperatures actually going down when engine load is off instead of just climbing up and up....

Should've done it long time ago!
B/R

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[Roosim]

Trapped in Westfield 'shopping' with swmbo , got talking to a Mr Minit guy and ended up with a new spare key for the GU. $130 cheaper than the dealer...

[TPC]

Trapped in Westfield 'shopping' with swmbo , got talking to a Mr Minit guy and ended up with a new spare key for the GU. $130 cheaper than the dealer...

What year Patrol do you have?

[threedogs]

OHHhhhhh Keyman as is a man covered in Keys Doh, lol

[threedogs]

Finally fitted the fuel cooler.....

Thanks to Kenco Racing QLD, Mr Nissan providing some spare mounting holes and Volvo Trucks Corporation Volvo FH cab engine air intake piping rubber spacer it was a breeze to install. I can see fuel temperatures actually going down when engine load is off instead of just climbing up and up....

Should've done it long time ago!
B/R

63514

Looks like a very affordable mod, does it allow the fuel to be delivered more efficiently
A better burn rate?? , I can see how the fuel would be denser,being cooler

[threedogs]

fitted the 3rd switch , this time for a combo compressor/tank installed on the cargo barrier.
This is to run the front diff lock and some air horns.
Now to wire them up, lol

[Roosim]

Gu7 2010 ....

[Skitzyrex]

Gu7 2010 ....

??? Confused

[Roosim]

What year Patrol do you have?

Sorry - did not quote TPC's question, still recovering from 2015/16 changeover, GU7, 2010

[threedogs]

Repostioned my cruise control indicator light from behind the indicator stalk to the pillar pod much better position IMO.
My problem is I cant bend down to fetch the wires and re-route them, I have extended them pissed off no one here want to help me.
some where here means my sons, GRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[Stropp]

Washed the patrol to get the cow shit off after visiting avo D'cardo last weekend, that shit was baked on and took more than the pressure washer to get it off .

[Rocket55]

Fixed this little present the mechanic left me who put my clutch in.

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/F5E905B2-E85B-4C32-8D81-165A1A58966B_zpsneuqqsme.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/F5E905B2-E85B-4C32-8D81-165A1A58966B_zpsneuqqsme.jpg.html)

[BigRAWesty]

Down graded it...
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/12.jpg

[mudnut]

How much are you asking for the Q?

[TPC]

Trapped in Westfield 'shopping' with swmbo , got talking to a Mr Minit guy and ended up with a new spare key for the GU. $130 cheaper than the dealer...


Sorry - did not quote TPC's question, still recovering from 2015/16 changeover, GU7, 2010

Does the key you got have the chip in it to operate the immobiliser?
When I got a key I was told only the dealers could program the car to match the key.

[Bacho86]

Does the key you got have the chip in it to operate the immobiliser?
When I got a key I was told only the dealers could program the car to match the key.

x 2 I got the same message from a few key places when I tried as well, ended up having to go back to Nissan and fork out he [emoji765][emoji765]


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[BigRAWesty]

How much are you asking for the Q?
Well I'm in 2 minds wether the draw system stays in or I revert it back to a 7 seater for an rwc situation..
If the draws come out I was going to hit the market at $6000.
$6700 if they stay as the buyer gets the cargo barrier and 75L stainless water tank aswell..
Negotiable of course..

[Sprock]

Washed the patrol to get the cow shit off after visiting avo D'cardo last weekend, that shit was baked on and took more than the pressure washer to get it off .

It's like tryin to pull Christ off the cross getting that stuff off mate & can stain like a bastard aswell .


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[Sprock]

Fixed this little present the mechanic left me who put my clutch in.

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/F5E905B2-E85B-4C32-8D81-165A1A58966B_zpsneuqqsme.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/F5E905B2-E85B-4C32-8D81-165A1A58966B_zpsneuqqsme.jpg.html)

Oh yeah nice !


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[BigRAWesty]

Fixed this little present the mechanic left me who put my clutch in.

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/F5E905B2-E85B-4C32-8D81-165A1A58966B_zpsneuqqsme.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Build%20Pics%20Patrol/F5E905B2-E85B-4C32-8D81-165A1A58966B_zpsneuqqsme.jpg.html)
That is shit. Melted it on the exhaust by the looks of it.. lucky it's the earth. .

[Roosim]

Does the key you got have the chip in it to operate the immobiliser?
When I got a key I was told only the dealers could program the car to match the key.


x 2 I got the same message from a few key places when I tried as well, ended up having to go back to Nissan and fork out he [emoji765][emoji765]


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Yes the new key works the immobiliser same as the original factory key. FYI I have the DX with central locking but no remote control.

The guy had to go out to my car and muck around for a bit but it all works fine.

[Rocket55]

Oh yeah nice !


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Yeah I though so too..


That is shit. Melted it on the exhaust by the looks of it.. lucky it's the earth. .

It sure had. Absolutely lucky it was the earth wire that was exposed. I actually have 3 wires running through the split conduit, 2 x 8 B&S and 1 x 6mm (All twin core). At first I wasn't sure which one of the 8 B&S it was so checked all the fuses and the were all good, pulled them out though. Anyway ran a new length of cable and conduit, rescured the conduit and put the fuses back in, all good to fight another day. Just a headache I could of done without on this first day of 2016.

[MyGU8]

Not really done it today but over the course of last two to three months, all DIY though.

Reverse camera:
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63599

Audio upgrade with new two-way co-axial speakers, Hifonics amp and new Sony CD stereo:
63600

And recently dual battery upgrade:

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63602

63604

63603

63605

[Sprock]

Finally fitted the fuel cooler.....

Thanks to Kenco Racing QLD, Mr Nissan providing some spare mounting holes and Volvo Trucks Corporation Volvo FH cab engine air intake piping rubber spacer it was a breeze to install. I can see fuel temperatures actually going down when engine load is off instead of just climbing up and up....

Should've done it long time ago!
B/R

63514

You're the 1st bloke I've ever heard thank Volvo trucks for ANYTHING [emoji13]


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[BigRAWesty]

Not really done it today but over the course of last two to three months, all DIY though.

Reverse camera:
63598

63599

Audio upgrade with new two-way co-axial speakers, Hifonics amp and new Sony CD stereo:
63600

And recently dual battery upgrade:

63601

63602

63604

63603

63605
Looks good mate.
Just a note on the second battery.
On mine and I have seen others, they have a strap from the battery clamp to one of the radiator overflow bottle bolts.
Adds a bit of strength.

All in all though it looks good

[Bacho86]

Looks good mate.
Just a note on the second battery.
On mine and I have seen others, they have a strap from the battery clamp to one of the radiator overflow bottle bolts.
Adds a bit of strength.

All in all though it looks good

Yeh that's a difference between the ARB design vs the piranha with the additional bracket (and other copies) I think


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[MyGU8]

Thanks Westy,
And Bacho86 you beat me on the reply.

[mudski]

Drove it back from the beach. Then started to remove the front brakes and hubs getting ready for the TB brake conversion.

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[gaddy]

Went for a spin up behind coffs
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[BigRAWesty]

Ran a power cable for rear power.
Omg it's so easy when everything is clips lol..

[Roosim]

Finally finished the stereo upgrade today. Pioneer head unit, JBL component speakers and a reverse camera - a real bitch to get the camera installed.

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63623

63624

[BigRAWesty]

Finally finished the stereo upgrade today. Pioneer head unit, JBL component speakers and a reverse camera - a real bitch to get the camera installed.

63622

63623

63624
Is that head unit a plug and play into the nissan loom or did you have to modify?
Changing ours soon..

[Bacho86]

Is that head unit a plug and play into the nissan loom or did you have to modify?
Changing ours soon..

Aerpro do a full range of plug 'n play looms for all different head units and all different vehicle combo's - have a look at your local supercheap / autobahn etc. I used them recently on my head unit upgrade and made everything go that much easier.

Just make sure you also pick up a double antenna (Nissan end) to single plug adaptor depending on your head unit requirements

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/43.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/44.jpg


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[Roosim]

Is that head unit a plug and play into the nissan loom or did you have to modify?
Changing ours soon..

Hi - I got this connector from ebay so did not have to make any mods.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281758907635?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[BigRAWesty]

Aerpro do a full range of plug 'n play looms for all different head units and all different vehicle combo's - have a look at your local supercheap / autobahn etc. I used them recently on my head unit upgrade and made everything go that much easier.

Just make sure you also pick up a double antenna (Nissan end) to single plug adaptor depending on your head unit requirements

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/43.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/44.jpg


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Hi - I got this connector from ebay so did not have to make any mods.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281758907635?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Cheers guys. That's the loom I was looking at Roosim..
But curious to know if it'll fit 08.. it should

[Bacho86]

Cheers guys. That's the loom I was looking at Roosim..
But curious to know if it'll fit 08.. it should

When I spoke to the audio guy at autobahn there are 2 looms available based on the age of he patrols - sometimes it's a bit hit and miss which one is required though - unfortunately I didn't take any photos of mine before I installed it though, otherwise I'd be able to tell you the exact one


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[NigeP62]

Cheers guys. That's the loom I was looking at Roosim..
But curious to know if it'll fit 08.. it should
Connector for 97-2009 (http://http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NISSAN-PATROL-1997-2009-GU-HEAD-UNIT-CAR-STEREO-ISO-LOOM-CONNECTION-HARNESS/301697561422?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140117125611%26meid%3D83d3294fdbb740d199d 19e82fff68d1d%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%2 6sd%3D281758907635)

[threedogs]

Ran a power cable for rear power.
Omg it's so easy when everything is clips lol..

Did you run cable to the cut out in the cargo area ,,,,,or,,,,
to the rear bumper. Dont forget to run a power outlet to the
bullbar comes in handy for solar or camp lighting

[mudnut]

Took it to check the power gained after the headers fitted. 80.7 kw, up from 72 kw. Cheap mod and also better fuel economy.

[BigRAWesty]

Took it to check the power gained after the headers fitted. 80.7 kw, up from 72 kw. Cheap mod and also better fuel economy.
What did that set you back?

[Softy]

Finally replaced one of the clips on the airbox today after it fell into the engine bay 10mths ago and vanished into that black hole that nuts and bolt go to.

[mudnut]

What did that set you back?

560 - 590 fitted. about 23000 ks of highway driving should see a cost recovery. It was done, because the manifold kept blowing gaskets at the engine pipe. It turned out to be a bent flange due to some dodgy welding at the factory. I am still waiting for the cash back for the engine pipe.

[SiberianPatrol]

Dropped it off to get the head completely rebuilt. Not looking forward to the bill, but a necessary expense.

[MyGU8]

This:

Installed an Ironman steering Damper (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?36188-Installing-a-Ironman-steering-Damper-in-2012-GU7)

[BigRAWesty]

560 - 590 fitted. about 23000 ks of highway driving should see a cost recovery. It was done, because the manifold kept blowing gaskets at the engine pipe. It turned out to be a bent flange due to some dodgy welding at the factory. I am still waiting for the cash back for the engine pipe.
How much for the dyno test lol??

[BigRAWesty]

Did you run cable to the cut out in the cargo area ,,,,,or,,,,
to the rear bumper. Dont forget to run a power outlet to the
bullbar comes in handy for solar or camp lighting
To the rear.. I have alagator clips for the solar to battery

[BigRAWesty]

Started installing the uhf..
Coax and antenna installed..
Now just to find out why I have no power to the plug that's there..

[mudnut]

How much for the dyno test lol??

Mates rates. Shhh, if I tell you, everyone would want it.

[BigRAWesty]

Mates rates. Shhh, if I tell you, everyone would want it.
Might have to get the gu on it

[mudnut]

That would mean you would have to test it on a local track or two:). I haven't seen a diesel on the dyno though, it would be interesting to see how much your CRD produces
and the shape of its torque curve.

[mudski]

Bled the front brakes, then the proportioning valve, then tried on the rear left, bleed screw seized. Then tried the rear right, stuff all fluid coming out under pressure. Hmm. I remove the calipers to find that one is seized and the other almost. Now to find a new piston for one of them tomorrow. Otherwise the old pitted one goes back in.

[Hodge]

That would mean you would have to test it on a local track or two:). I haven't seen a diesel on the dyno though, it would be interesting to see how much your CRD produces
and the shape of its torque curve.

Here is mine. Made just under a 100kw@rw after being chipped and tuned with Unichip. Had plenty more , but every tuners hesitant to push a 3L.
This was the best of power vs. economy tune. Car was sitting on 33's at the time.


http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=63649&stc=1

[BigRAWesty]

Bled the front brakes, then the proportioning valve, then tried on the rear left, bleed screw seized. Then tried the rear right, stuff all fluid coming out under pressure. Hmm. I remove the calipers to find that one is seized and the other almost. Now to find a new piston for one of them tomorrow. Otherwise the old pitted one goes back in.
Bugger. That's not a good finish.

[nissannewby]

Here is mine. Made just under a 100kw@rw after being chipped and tuned with Unichip. Had plenty more , but every tuners hesitant to push a 3L.
This was the best of power vs. economy tune. Car was sitting on 33's at the time.


http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=63649&stc=1

Next time any of you guys get something dynoed at jpc can you ask why they do it in 3rd.

[Hodge]

Next time any of you guys get something dynoed at jpc can you ask why they do it in 3rd.
This was in 4th cause I was the one sitting behind the wheel lol.
I thought they were all done in 4th since that's a straight through gear, no reductions...
Why do you say so Mat ??

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[nissannewby]

Their speed readout must be wrong then. Should be doing a lot more than 90km/h flatout in 4th. Should be pushing past 120km/h.

Was your 3.0 a manual?

[gaddy]

Moved north a couple of hours to Ballina , to catch up with my olds , http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/53.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/54.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/55.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/56.jpg

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[Hodge]

Their speed readout must be wrong then. Should be doing a lot more than 90km/h flatout in 4th. Should be pushing past 120km/h.

Was your 3.0 a manual?

Yeah mate mine was a manual.
My car was there to be re-tuned 3 times, and I was there for two of those sessions, and I sat in the car once and it was definitely in 4th. I remember he got me to lug it to about 100km/h sit for 5 seconds or something like that then back off...

The graph I posted before may or may not be from that day I honestly cannot remember. But the graph may well be in 3rd? This was 3 years ago so can't remember that much. But good point, I will ask the question.

[Chappy]

Installed my weather shields, I'm super happy with them!

My 3 gauge pillar pod, racetech water temp gauge, catch can & diff breather kit arrived today so I have a busy few days ahead of me!
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63695

[mudski]

Their speed readout must be wrong then. Should be doing a lot more than 90km/h flatout in 4th. Should be pushing past 120km/h.

Was your 3.0 a manual?
There would be absolute no power in a 3ltr in 4th at 120ks. I know mine would run out of steam not much after 100k if i flattened it. Its way out of the power range, unless you have big tyres on then it would be different i reckon.

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[ashhunter]

Found a massive chunk out of the rear passenger Tyre....$450 replacement.

Found water dripping from the passenger side rear wheel arch........kids and water bottles!

Need to clean the car.... after 16 days on the road with kids, I can no longer handle the smell

Am going to find a good way to mount the Ozpig on the rack - hoping for hints!

Need to rewire the rear 12v plugs..... actually, it may be related to the kids water bottle problem...

[gubigfish]

gave her a wash, she was a bit dirty

[Bacho86]

Getting ready for Australia Day long weekend!!

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[threedogs]

Found a massive chunk out of the rear passenger Tyre....$450 replacement.

Found water dripping from the passenger side rear wheel arch........kids and water bottles!

Need to clean the car.... after 16 days on the road with kids, I can no longer handle the smell

Am going to find a good way to mount the Ozpig on the rack - hoping for hints!

Need to rewire the rear 12v plugs..... actually, it may be related to the kids water bottle problem...

Thought about making a wooden box to house the Ozpig when in transit,?????

[Hodge]

Fitted up the rear compartment and added the all important sticker !!!! :D

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=63898&stc=1
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=63899&stc=1

[Hodge]

Getting ready for Australia Day long weekend!!

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Nice mate where you headed ???

[Bacho86]

Nice mate where you headed ???

High country... Where else lol

Going to start through Mansfield this time, stay up near pineapple flat for a couple nights then down to New Caledonia / butcher country for a couple nights as well. Weather is looking fantastic so far!

Are you headed away anywhere for the long weekend?


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[Sprock]

Sounds like a grouse trip mate [emoji1360]


2002 GU wagon 3.0lt , auto , piranha dual batteries , 3" lift , chip , needle & Dawes valves - just gettin started

[Hodge]

High country... Where else lol

Going to start through Mansfield this time, stay up near pineapple flat for a couple nights then down to New Caledonia / butcher country for a couple nights as well. Weather is looking fantastic so far!

Are you headed away anywhere for the long weekend?


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Very nice my fave area ! I'm staying put this weekend but heading away to the high country in a few weeks instead.
Have you visited the Running creek campsite yet? lol This weekend it will be absolutely packed.

[Bacho86]

Very nice my fave area ! I'm staying put this weekend but heading away to the high country in a few weeks instead.
Have you visited the Running creek campsite yet? lol This weekend it will be absolutely packed.

Good stuff

Nah we were meant to go up New Years, but the kids got a gastro bug the night before so had to cancel. I'm still keen to get up there another time soon though

My folks went up and camped at running creek still and said it was a very nice area. [emoji108][emoji108]


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[Hodge]

Up on the ramps and out with the straight pipe... She lost her dignity today when that sweet 4.2 growl was muted :(
lol.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=63916&stc=1

[Stropp]

Up on the ramps and out with the straight pipe... She lost her dignity today when that sweet 4.2 growl was muted :(
lol.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=63916&stc=1

Bummer ☹️.......

[foggs]

Up on the ramps and out with the straight pipe... She lost her dignity today when that sweet 4.2 growl was muted :(
lol.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=63916&stc=1

Surely you can mount both exhausts and create some sort of bypass valve that switches between the two at will ;) just a thought :P

[Hodge]

Surely you can mount both exhausts and create some sort of bypass valve that switches between the two at will ;) just a thought [emoji14]
Believe it or not I've seen it on a vn commondoor back in the day. Little bit like string next to the handbrake pulled switches a V shaped gate to reroute the exhaust. Kind of like a egr valve.

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[Sprock]

And you know the worst thing about this is that the soft cock that dobbed you in would be sitting back sipping on his chai latte grinning to himself that he f@#ked to you over , and feeling satisfied with himself that he's done the world a favour and had a win for the environment, when in actual fact he is just a sad little oxygen thief . F@#kn do gooders [emoji36][emoji109]🏼[emoji96][emoji43]


2002 GU wagon 3.0lt , auto , piranha dual batteries , 3" lift , chip , needle & Dawes valves - just gettin started

[Hodge]

Yeah I try and not to get worked up over it . It's out of my control really.
Just someone who's got nothing better to do than sit near a window and listen to dB levels of cars... tons and tons of hoons in my vicinity with much louder systems and have been around forever. Oh well.

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[Winnie]

Yeah I try and not to get worked up over it . It's out of my control really.
Just someone who's got nothing better to do than sit near a window and listen to dB levels of cars... tons and tons of hoons in my vicinity with much louder systems and have been around forever. Oh well.

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Stuff em mate! I reckon you'd pass the dB test even without the muffler. That'd really annoy the chai latte sipper if you passed like that!

[Bloodyaussie]

One of the reasons I put a muffler in was because i would have hated to have to listen to this truck with a turbo ping its head off every time i changed gear and rumble that could be heard up the street.

My house use to rumble from the noise of my car..

It also drove me mad driving it with that droning noise it made..

Sometimes it is not about the do gooders ruining your day but people wanting peace when they come home and not listening to noise... Eric lives in a court where the noise resonates and they had trouble in the past with a wrx.

[mudski]

Stuff em mate! I reckon you'd pass the dB test even without the muffler. That'd really annoy the chai latte sipper if you passed like that!
Yeah and laminate the test report and stick it to you rear window. That would piss them off.

[Hodge]

Have to agree with BA on this. Like I said before, I could see it coming...
It is what it is.

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[Winnie]

One of the reasons I put a muffler in was because i would have hated to have to listen to this truck with a turbo ping its head off every time i changed gear and rumble that could be heard up the street.

My house use to rumble from the noise of my car..

It also drove me mad driving it with that droning noise it made..

Sometimes it is not about the do gooders ruining your day but people wanting peace when they come home and not listening to noise... Eric lives in a court where the noise resonates and they had trouble in the past with a wrx.

What's wrong with people though? I understand people might have a problem with a noisy car early in the morning and that's fine, but why not go to Hodge and tell him to his face?

[Bloodyaussie]

What's wrong with people though? I understand people might have a problem with a noisy car early in the morning and that's fine, but why not go to Hodge and tell him to his face?

Because where we live Winnie someone is likely to stab you for confronting them.... we live in a very aggressive area Mate and sometimes the simplest of things can quickly escalate into something ugly.

I asked my neighbour to stop beeping their horn at 10.30 at night when 6 cars were leaving and was met with a mouth full of shit.... I mowed their lawn for free for 3 years and never asked anything of them.

[Winnie]

Seriously? I will repeat my first comment from the previous post.

[threedogs]

What's wrong with people though? I understand people might have a problem with a noisy car early in the morning and that's fine, but why not go to Hodge and tell him to his face?

Because some ppl have nothing better to do with their non existent life than to whinge at the very smallest of things/
What is the Db level [max] allowed

[foggs]

Because where we live Winnie someone is likely to stab you for confronting them.... we live in a very aggressive area Mate and sometimes the simplest of things can quickly escalate into something ugly.

I asked my neighbour to stop beeping their horn at 10.30 at night when 6 cars were leaving and was met with a mouth full of shit.... I mowed their lawn for free for 3 years and never asked anything of them.

The sad thing is that you hear about these kinds of things more often than not.
But I don't see a problem with occasional beep here and there or a car staring up and taking off.. Sometimes you have police and ambulance sirens going off at any time which are wayyy louder, dogs barking for a few minutes... and so on.
On the plus side, you know exactly when neighbours are coming and going :)


Because some ppl have nothing better to do with their non existent life than to whinge at the very smallest of things/
What is the Db level [max] allowed

Sadly I have them.. I just let them winge and complain.. they call the ranger for every little insignificant thing.. let's just say that the ranger(s) have compassion for me.

[jay see]

What's wrong with people though? I understand people might have a problem with a noisy car early in the morning and that's fine, but why not go to Hodge and tell him to his face?

My brother neighbor got a pergola build and bloke next door took it on to ask council to go and check if they had a permit. Council just said it was a random door knock. They moved 6 months later.

Same bloke has had words with my brother regarding his HG big block chev. It was on idle for a while while he was doing some stuff with it during the day on a Sunday. Apparently he was dying from the fumes in his house.

[threedogs]

A Holley 750 cfm double pumper will do that LOL fumes that is.
Who doesnt like the sound of a BBC Im yet to find him,, lol

So whats the loudest for exhaust permissable ???

[jay see]

I think it has a 930 cfm.
It's pretty wicked.

[threedogs]

I think it has a 930 cfm.
It's pretty wicked.

On a polished hi-rise Edelbrock to I suppose.

[jay see]

On a polished hi-rise Edelbrock to I suppose.

Nah, not polished.
Old school.:thumbup:

[Bloodyaussie]

Removed aux tank and fitted all thr hardware for the new tank.. just giving the tank a few coats of paint before installing.

Also replaced all my vacuum lines for my clutch and brakes and also hot rid of all the spring clips and replaced with hose clamps.

If anyone is interested in a mint Brown Davies aux tank let me know.

Not sure if it will fit a gu

[NissanGQ4.2]

just giving the tank a few coats of paint before installing.

Did you ask your neighbors before painting Johno? Would hate 2 be your neighbor sniffing in all that free paint fumes, i'd farkin dob you in 2 the EPA if I lived next door

[Bloodyaussie]

Did you ask your neighbors before painting Johno? Would hate 2 be your neighbor sniffing in all that free paint fumes, i'd farkin dob you in 2 the EPA if I lived next door

What are you on about.

[TPC]

Removed aux tank and fitted all thr hardware for the new tank.. just giving the tank a few coats of paint before installing.

Also replaced all my vacuum lines for my clutch and brakes and also hot rid of all the spring clips and replaced with hose clamps.

If anyone is interested in a mint Brown Davies aux tank let me know.

Not sure if it will fit a gu

What size is coming out and what is going in?

[threedogs]

How many litres total do you have now, BA ??

[Bloodyaussie]

What size is coming out and what is going in?

Same size just i now have a complete lra set up not a mix matched set up..

I got this pipe work from patrolapart the other day which is from lra.
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This is the tank i am giving away and has not a speck of rust.
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[jay see]

If anyone is interested in a mint Brown Davies aux tank let me know.

Not sure if it will fit a gu

I've rang brown Davis and how been told that they are very similar.

I'll be happy to take it off you BA.

[Bloodyaussie]

I've rang brown Davis and how been told that they are very similar.

I'll be happy to take it off you BA.

No worries mate happy for you to have it..... glad to help !!!!!!

[Winnie]

Same size just i now have a complete lra set up not a mix matched set up..

I got this pipe work from patrolapart the other day which is from lra.
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This is the tank i am giving away and has not a speck of rust.
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What's that piece of steel pipe worth?

[Bloodyaussie]

What's that piece of steel pipe worth?

It comes in a kit so do not know how much the pipe would cost on its own... ring LRA and find out if they sell it on its own.

[jay see]

No worries mate happy for you to have it..... glad to help !!!!!!

Forgot to ask.
Have you put any diesel in it. No biggie if you have just need to know. So it can be cleaned out.
Pm me your details mate and we'll arrange something.
Thanks again...

[NissanGQ4.2]

What are you on about.

Don't worry Johno it went straight over your head

[Winnie]

It comes in a kit so do not know how much the pipe would cost on its own... ring LRA and find out if they sell it on its own.
Was the kit as expensive as there dual filler neck? We just used flexible hose and there was no way to route it without rubbing at all. Protected I as best as we could but only a matter of time before it rubs through.

[lucus30]

I've rang brown Davis and how been told that they are very similar.

I'll be happy to take it off you BA.

Lucky bugger. I am pretty confident the GQ LRA ones do not fit a GU. The brown and davis however i'm not sure

[jay see]

Lucky bugger. I am pretty confident the GQ LRA ones do not fit a GU. The brown and davis however i'm not sure

Yeah, will see what happens.
Will do some ringing around tomorrow and see.

[Bloodyaussie]

Winnie I will text you... as for the tank it has had diesel in it but no biggy at all.... you will need the fuel sender as I do not have another.

Sorry Lucus Jay see was too quick mate.

John I have about 160lt but would love one of those Long range tanks that hold 147lt then I would have about 220lt.

[Winnie]

Winnie I will text you... as for the tank it has had diesel in it but no biggy at all.... you will need the fuel sender as I do not have another.

Sorry Lucus Jay see was too quick mate.

John I have about 160lt but would love one of those Long range tanks that hold 147lt then I would have about 220lt.
When do you think you'll ever need that much fuel? We used 120L across the Simpson and we took the loooooong way through.

[mudnut]

Fitted a dipstick retaining clip for water crossings.

[Hodge]

Sometimes it is not about the do gooders ruining your day but people wanting peace when they come home and not listening to noise... Eric lives in a court where the noise resonates and they had trouble in the past with a wrx.

BA described it perfectly here.
This area and the people living here, is/are very unpredictable. Anything can and does happen. We have had people in my court who didn't give a s#it about anybody else around here in terms of loud exhausts, burnouts, using our short dead-end court as a timing circuit, etc etc... Some of them are now jailed for much more sinister reasons... But unfortunately some still remain.

You do your best to try and keep low profile. But sometimes it's not enough. lol
Yeah I had a straight through exhaust that annoyed somebody ... even though I never revved my car around this area, I try and drive out of the street / area with as low revs as possible. But TD42 is what it is, especially with the low vibration, gear rollover noise or whatever you want to call it... And mind you it is NOTHING compared to some of the cars around here that have been here for ages.... in fact as I'm typing this I can hear a commondoor revving it's gaskets off somewhere in the back street.

And apparently, to report someone to EPA you need to go make a statement and/or have a state dec done for it to proceed. So my car has really stepped on somebody's ears for them to go to that effort.

It is what it is.

[TPC]

When do you think you'll ever need that much fuel? We used 120L across the Simpson and we took the loooooong way through.

Try doing the Simpson this way, going via the geographical center and geo-survey hill and mostly with no tracks.
120L would not be anywhere near enough.

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[sooty_10]

Fitted a dipstick retaining clip for water crossings.
Where do you get those?

Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk

[mudnut]

I made it from the spring steel from an old wiper, then used a couple of small hose clamps to anchor it.

[Winnie]

Try doing the Simpson this way, going via the geographical center and geo-survey hill and mostly with no tracks.
120L would not be anywhere near enough.

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That would be a hell of a lot of fun though! I'd be quite happy to take some extra fuel to do that trip =)

[Stropp]

That would be a hell of a lot of fun though! I'd be quite happy to take some extra fuel to do that trip =)

Me too .......

[Sprock]

My brother neighbor got a pergola build and bloke next door took it on to ask council to go and check if they had a permit. Council just said it was a random door knock. They moved 6 months later.

Same bloke has had words with my brother regarding his HG big block chev. It was on idle for a while while he was doing some stuff with it during the day on a Sunday. Apparently he was dying from the fumes in his house.

That's why I live in the country - 99% of people are realistic & mind their own business - which is good because I have a very low tolerance for people making mountains out of mole hills .


2002 GU wagon 3.0lt , auto , piranha dual batteries , 3" lift , chip , needle & Dawes valves - just gettin started

[threedogs]

Plan is to change my steering damper,,,,,,,,when it stops raining
and the groung dries a bit more

[TPC]

That would be a hell of a lot of fun though! I'd be quite happy to take some extra fuel to do that trip =)

It was a fantastic trip, took 2 weeks and we did not see another car for over a week.
Between 5 cars we had 13 flat tyres and were able to fix all but 1 ourselves.
The log book at Geo-Survey Hill showed that we were the first people to visit there in 3 years.

Sorry about the thread hijack.

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[mudnut]

How many spares did you take with you?

[TPC]

How many spare spares did you take with you?

2 per vehicle, 1 on a rim and 1 off.

[BigRAWesty]

Try doing the Simpson this way, going via the geographical center and geo-survey hill and mostly with no tracks.
120L would not be anywhere near enough.

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That would be a hell of a lot of fun though! I'd be quite happy to take some extra fuel to do that trip =)


Me too .......
np.com 2017 group trip??

[Bloodyaussie]

Finished installing my aux tank and it all looks like a good fit... just need to go get some diesel and test it.

Much better doing it my house than AB's shitty rock drive.

[Throbbinhood]

Threw the batteries on the charger for this weekends trip.. Pretty boring.. But any excuse to get out of the house and work on the truck will do!

[Winnie]

Finished installing my aux tank and it all looks like a good fit... just need to go get some diesel and test it.

Much better doing it my house than AB's shitty rock drive.

Haha! AB's place is better for working on cars than mine. Small gravel carport with bigger stones than at his place and it is a downhill slope, so if it is raining all the water runs into the carport.
The new place we are moving into in a couple of weeks has concrete but is not undercover so I think I will buy a cheap tarp carport setup thing.

[threedogs]

Haha! AB's place is better for working on cars than mine. Small gravel carport with bigger stones than at his place and it is a downhill slope, so if it is raining all the water runs into the carport.
The new place we are moving into in a couple of weeks has concrete but is not undercover so I think I will buy a cheap tarp carport setup thing.

Stratco do free standing carports at a reasonable price

[Stropp]

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not as good as the bitumen in birdsville lol


Haha! AB's place is better for working on cars than mine. Small gravel carport with bigger stones than at his place and it is a downhill slope, so if it is raining all the water runs into the carport.
The new place we are moving into in a couple of weeks has concrete but is not undercover so I think I will buy a cheap tarp carport setup thing.

[Stropp]

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even AB thinks the birdsville bitumen is ok :)

[AB]

Finished installing my aux tank and it all looks like a good fit... just need to go get some diesel and test it. Much better doing it my house than AB's shitty rock drive. Yeah Thomastown is the place to be!

I love that area!

[AB]

<img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=64094"/> even AB thinks the birdsville bitumen is ok :) Another 300kms and our aux tanks would of been skating along the desert somewhere!

Ruthless corrugations!

[Winnie]

Another 300kms and our aux tanks would of been skating along the desert somewhere!

Ruthless corrugations!

Yeah that was crazy lol... 2 of the 4 bolts were gone!

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah that was crazy lol... 2 of the 4 bolts were gone!

I just filled up the aux tank with about 73lt and no leaks , yay !!!!

I need to get one more bolt with a nylex nut as the one for the back near the drive shaft was short by a bees dick...blah.

How bad were the corrugations .. i was at the gun range the other day and the road has just been grated and goes for a about 3km and was incredible how bad it was... i pulled over because i thought a tyre had delaminated.. never mind 100km of it.

[Winnie]

I just filled up the aux tank with about 73lt and no leaks , yay !!!!

I need to get one more bolt with a nylex nut as the one for the back near the drive shaft was short by a bees dick...blah.

How bad were the corrugations .. i was at the gun range the other day and the road has just been grated and goes for a about 3km and was incredible how bad it was... i pulled over because i thought a tyre had delaminated.. never mind 100km of it.
Did you use hi flow diesel?
Corrugations... Bloody hell. Worst road in Australia!

[Rossco]

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even AB thinks the birdsville bitumen is ok :)
At least it's not far to get a latte. ☺ . . . Yeah those corogations. Urgggg!!!! . . .

[mudski]

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even AB thinks the birdsville bitumen is ok :)
Pink checkered shirt AB. Brokeback Mountain style. Lol.

[garett]

regassed a/c... 1 deg out the centre vent now

[chevracer383]

Pulled an 80 series cruiser out of the mud :)

[mudnut]

Pulled an 80 series cruiser out of the mud :)

You should know the drill by now. Pics, or it didn't happen.

[Nissanpatrol97]

i'm waiting for a starter i ordered last week. :( it's snowing out side and i would really like to drive my patrol.. but wont start

[katwoman]

Got it dirty !

[Sir Roofy]

Got it dirty !

NO what happened run out of black top?

[garett]

took the exhaust shield off so i could soak the nuts in lanox.

[katwoman]

NO what happened run out of black top?

I even locked the hubs in, smart arse.

[Hodge]

Stuck an important sticker to it... One Taslucas sent me years ago lol.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=64391&stc=1

[Bloodyaussie]

Replaced a front axle seal and thought i would just regrease the bearings but i should have put a complete rebuild kit through as things were not so great. ..

Did not have a kit so cleaned everything and regreased and slapped it back together.

It was while doing this i noticed that my tie rod has a slight bend in it.. bugger.

I also changed the diff oil front and rear and both was in very good condition which makes me happy.

Now to see about tie rods... not sure about running non stock as i worry i could snap a hub if i out a heavy duty one on.?

[Sir Roofy]

I even locked the hubs in, smart arse.

You get bogged in the front paddock again

[bazzaboy]

Installed my Redarc Pro brake controller and fitted a new Superior Engineering adjustable drag link and steering damper to my 2014 Titanium. Adjusted steering wheel back to straight/center. May have solved the traction control / VDC coming on in corners, bends, or "round-abouts". Disconnected batteries for a while to "reset" the CPU. No issues on today's test drive. Lets hope it stays that way. Was getting tired of switching it off continually.