What did you do to your Patrol today!

[sooty_10]

Well seems I'm slowly catching up on a few maintenance things at the moment. Replace the old offset radius bushes today. I was wondering what the clunk was....http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/05/156.jpg

I also ordered rear lower superior control arms and a fresh set of bushes for the factory uppers. That should be all bushes fairly fresh now, well at least replaced by me since having this rig.

Oil change tomorrow.....

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[mudski]

Yeah those bushes are shagged hey.

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[AB]

Just picked her up from the exhaust shop, sounds great. 12mm Tuesday tomorrow! I'm more than excited. I'm lost Chappy, I know there's a few threads flying around but is the 12mm pump on?

[Rossco]

I'm lost Chappy, I know there's a few threads flying around but is the 12mm pump on?
It's in the shop now, should be ready tomorrow i think.

[nissannewby]

Yesterday- replaced rear sway bar bushes and links.

Today- removed rear coils to replace top rubbers. Will get a quote to powder coat the springs while they are out. Then it will get new control arm bushes and panhard.

[BigRAWesty]

First decent trip in the patrol since the exhaust...
Hmmmmmmm. .
I may get that cat yet to bring it down a few more Db's..
I honestly think it's noise from the dump pipe so may see how exhaust wrap and turbo Bennie go first..

[nissannewby]

Coils dropped off for powdercoating. $25ea. Starting cleaning the intake manifold while I have it apart. I hate ehr.

[BigRAWesty]

Coils dropped off for powdercoating. $25ea. Starting cleaning the intake manifold while I have it apart. I hate ehr.
That's not a bad prices..
How will powder coat do with the coil flex?

[nissannewby]

That's not a bad prices..
How will powder coat do with the coil flex?

Will be fine. I believe most coils are powdercoated anyway.

[BigRAWesty]

Well had a productive arvo between the rain..
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And spacers in and bag on!!!
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[Clunk]

Well had a productive arvo between the rain..
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And spacers in and bag on!!!
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Looks good mate, you should be puuting this stuff in your build thread..... if you haven't already done so

[BigRAWesty]

Looks good mate, you should be puuting this stuff in your build thread..... if you haven't already done so
Getting there.. I prefer having mods complete before spamming my build thread lol..

Imo it's to big.. lol
Should have only gone maybe 150-180 wide.. not 250..

[Clunk]

Getting there.. I prefer having mods complete before spamming my build thread lol..

Imo it's to big.. lol
Should have only gone maybe 150-180 wide.. not 250..
Furry muff

[katwoman]

Started it, drove it out of the shed, drove it back in the shed. The end.

[happygu]

Fitted this little ARE Beauty ..... before my standard intercooler let go altogether - it was just weeping in two corners a small amount.
66699

[Hodge]

Well done mate ARE are top intercooler. No leaks ahead.

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[BigRAWesty]

Fitted this little ARE Beauty ..... before my standard intercooler let go altogether - it was just weeping in two corners a small amount.
66699
Did you go the scoop aswell??

[happygu]

Did you go the scoop aswell??

No Kallen,

I stuck with the Standard Scoop at this stage.

So far I am really impressed, and don't feel the need for a Fan or the bigger scoop, but time will tell, especially once the weather warms up, or I actually get out in the bush and put it in Low Range. It really seems to have flattened out the power curve, with best results from down low in the rev range ( which is what you want ).

The best thing is you can do it in stages as it doesn't matter.

[BigRAWesty]

No Kallen,

I stuck with the Standard Scoop at this stage.

So far I am really impressed, and don't feel the need for a Fan or the bigger scoop, but time will tell, especially once the weather warms up, or I actually get out in the bush and put it in Low Range. It really seems to have flattened out the power curve, with best results from down low in the rev range ( which is what you want ).

The best thing is you can do it in stages as it doesn't matter.
That is true..
I don't think you save much buy buying a "kit" over bits at a time..

[mudski]

No Kallen,

I stuck with the Standard Scoop at this stage.

So far I am really impressed, and don't feel the need for a Fan or the bigger scoop, but time will tell, especially once the weather warms up, or I actually get out in the bush and put it in Low Range. It really seems to have flattened out the power curve, with best results from down low in the rev range ( which is what you want ).

The best thing is you can do it in stages as it doesn't matter.

Don't bother with the ARE scoop. I mean they are good but at the massive price tag you are better off buying a Fairline scoop like the one I have, and what Hodge just bought and fit that. I paid $365 for the fairline scoop and sold my ARE scoop, which was under half the size for $300. Paid $550 for it.
66718

[Robo]

Nothing it's the week end & time to drive it.
Truth, well vac a tub.

[mudski]

Just fixed the side mirror death wobbles on the GUrl. Also removed the wipers and gave them a noo lick of paint while I was at it. Still gotta fix this noise coming from the drop box yet.

[BigRAWesty]

Just fixed the side mirror death wobbles on the GUrl. Also removed the wipers and gave them a noo lick of paint while I was at it. Still gotta fix this noise coming from the drop box yet.
Changed my wipers too..
Also finally got my winch finished tonight.. rope is on..
Remote only atm but a in cab switch will be installed soon..

[rusty00]

Don't bother with the ARE scoop. I mean they are good but at the massive price tag you are better off buying a Fairline scoop like the one I have, and what Hodge just bought and fit that. I paid $365 for the fairline scoop and sold my ARE scoop, which was under half the size for $300. Paid $550 for it.
66718

Do you have some close up pics of the scoop and some pics how it is mounted?

[happygu]

Don't bother with the ARE scoop. I mean they are good but at the massive price tag you are better off buying a Fairline scoop like the one I have, and what Hodge just bought and fit that. I paid $365 for the fairline scoop and sold my ARE scoop, which was under half the size for $300. Paid $550 for it.
66718

Thanks Mark,

I do prefer the look of the Fairline Scoop as it sculps well into the body, and most of the other scoops don't sit nearly as well on the car ......

[mudski]

Do you have some close up pics of the scoop and some pics how it is mounted?
I don't have any close up pics... I'm still yet to finish off the underside of the bonnet and put the insulation back on.
66734

Thanks Mark,

I do prefer the look of the Fairline Scoop as it sculps well into the body, and most of the other scoops don't sit nearly as well on the car ......

They do sit well but my only gripe is its about 10mm or so too long. You can just see in the pic it overhangs on the downward part of the bonnet. Only just. So you get a gap. Not a big gap but its there. No big deal really, I just filled it with white sikaflex.

[nissannewby]

Engine mounts changed. Tidied up some stuff in the engine bay. Might go out and try and do the front control arm bushes.

[Sir Roofy]

Tightened up the loose tail shaft bolts and put in a small divider in the drawer for sauce dish wash oil salt pepper

[Rossco]

Tightened up the loose tail shaft bolts and put in a small divider in the drawer for sauce dish wash oil salt pepper
Were they the ones me and Markie did up? ?

[Sir Roofy]

Were they the ones me and Markie did up? ?

Ummmm could be the back ones just need a good nip up
the front first 3 a good nip up the 4th was hanging in there
but tight now:smiley_thumbs_up:

[mudski]

Were they the ones me and Markie did up? ?

Whats this me and Markie bizzo? I was just under there handing you spanners brother. Lol.
Its just Roofy's driving Rossco. He's a bloody lead foot.:driving2:

[Rossco]

Whats this me and Markie bizzo? I was just under there handing you spanners brother. Lol.
Its just Roofy's driving Rossco. He's a bloody lead foot.:driving2:
Haha yeah couldn't remember if we both had a part in the tightening or not. They were pretty tight, that was what i was thinking too- driver error! ! . . .

[Hodge]

Fired it up for the first time in week and a half, ran it for a bit then turned off. Another week and a half of sitting there now.
Beauty of having a work van.

[Yendor]

Mine just sat in the naughty corner all day. It's was a bad Patrol on the weekend lol

[Winnie]

I hope you gave it a stern talking to and maybe even a spanking?

[Yendor]

I hope you gave it a stern talking to and maybe even a spanking?

If looks could kill... lol

[nissannewby]

Got the drivers side radius arm bushes changed and the arm back in and all torqued up. Will hopefully get the passenger one done tonight. Then the sway bar will get new bushes and link pins. Wheel bearing will get am inspection and adjustment of necessary. And will hopefully pick up the new pump and injectors tomorrow night. All in time for my parts to arrive on wednesday.

[mudski]

Got the drivers side radius arm bushes changed and the arm back in and all torqued up. Will hopefully get the passenger one done tonight. Then the sway bar will get new bushes and link pins. Wheel bearing will get am inspection and adjustment of necessary. And will hopefully pick up the new pump and injectors tomorrow night. All in time for my parts to arrive on wednesday.
Have i missed something here Mat? I thought you sold or selling your Patrol.

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[nissannewby]

Have i missed something here Mat? I thought you sold or selling your Patrol.

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Yeah all the work is in prep of selling. It needed a fuel pump either way. It was so worn I had to get another case for it. Apart from the pump and injectors i have only spent 700 on parts to this point.

[Ben-e-boy]

Yeah all the work is in prep of selling. It needed a fuel pump either way. It was so worn I had to get another case for it. Apart from the pump and injectors i have only spent 700 on parts to this point.

Wow.... and it still spooled the 7064 lol

[nissannewby]

Wow.... and it still spooled the 7064 lol

Yep. And the timing control solenoid was shagged.

[mudski]

Yeah all the work is in prep of selling. It needed a fuel pump either way. It was so worn I had to get another case for it. Apart from the pump and injectors i have only spent 700 on parts to this point.
Well atleast who ever buys it, they're not going to get a lemon or something that needs work. Well done.

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[Ben-e-boy]

Yep. And the timing control solenoid was shagged.

Haha, so not only would it be good to see it with a 12mm, it would be good to see with a functioning 11mm

[Bacho86]

Washed and polished the GU up nice.... Still can't get rid of the real deep scratches but the rest of the body came up looking nice and shiny!


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[Hodge]

Washed and polished the GU up nice.... Still can't get rid of the real deep scratches but the rest of the body came up looking nice and shiny!


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Are you selling mate ?

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[Bacho86]

Are you selling mate ?

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Nah not selling it mate. Was just well over due for a decent clean and polish and I had a few days off this week so thought I'd make the most of it.

[macca]

Fitted a Hema HN7 a few weeks back where the Polaris reversing camera screen was, supposed to plug the camera cable straight in... no.

Odd plugs that dont match so got a Navman camera and fitted that yesterday and tested last night.

It's a great improvement being able to see behind the pod again, so afraid of hitting a child.

HN7 is Ok in the bush but as the paper maps are 1:25000 and the Hema 1:150000 the difference takes a little guess work to hope were on the correct track.

The old Garmin Nuvi with ozexplorer was better as it gives track names, but in the outback the Hema should come into its own. I am going to take the Garmin just in case.

Don't like the idea of adding systems and maps as everything fails when I do something like that.

[Sir Roofy]

Supose to have done it yesterday but think I hurt my self
a tad doing the tail shaft
checking clutch for vacuum leak ,checked peddle pressure -ok
checked vacuum hose for pressure -ok
check hose from clutch servo unit check valve -ok
inspect lines from servo back to vac tank -ok
give hoses on top of tank a twist one solid the other
moved quite easy so put another hose clamp on and
now tight
tried the clutch again seems much better now phew
hope that saves a dollar

[sooty_10]

Replaced lower control arms with HD ones.
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Tomorrow I'll replace the upper bushes, need to take the uppers out then drive to a mates dads workshop to use a press.

Anyone want some standard lower arms? In Bendigo, bushes actually look quite serviceable.

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[nissannewby]

Got the drivers side radius arm bushes changed and the arm back in and all torqued up. Will hopefully get the passenger one done tonight. Then the sway bar will get new bushes and link pins. Wheel bearing will get am inspection and adjustment of necessary. And will hopefully pick up the new pump and injectors tomorrow night. All in time for my parts to arrive on wednesday.

So got the passenger arm done and back in and also torqued up. All my parts turned up yesterday. So turned up a press tool for the panhard bushes and rear control arm bushes. Picked up the injector pump last night as well. All going well I will get that in tomorrow night. Also tonight I replaced front panhard bushes, replaced front sway bar links and bushes, inspected and adjusted front wheel bearings and swapped the wheels over to the factory alloys with the new 265/75/16 Nitto terra grapplers.

[blocko05]

Looks like you are putting in the hours there mate. Great job you are doing there. Looking forward to the end result.

[morton2478]

Started pulling bits off the motor ready for the head removal what am i gunna find will it be major or will it be minor stress levels @ 85% and rising

[nissannewby]

So got the passenger arm done and back in and also torqued up. All my parts turned up yesterday. So turned up a press tool for the panhard bushes and rear control arm bushes. Picked up the injector pump last night as well. All going well I will get that in tomorrow night. Also tonight I replaced front panhard bushes, replaced front sway bar links and bushes, inspected and adjusted front wheel bearings and swapped the wheels over to the factory alloys with the new 265/75/16 Nitto terra grapplers.

Last night was kind of productive. Efforts were hampered by a seized stainless bolt that I had to cut with only a hacksaw blade. I did however get the newly powdercoated springs back in with new insulators. Replaced lower control arm bushes and bolts. This also meant the bent arm got changed out. Didnt get the pump on but I will hopefully get all the engine stuff sorted over the weekend. Will be good if its driveable by tomorrow night. Then it will be slapped on the dyno during the week to see what gains have been had.

[Winnie]

Gonna be an awesome car now Mat, gonna be real hard to sell it now.

[gaddy]

Hung the front door from the shed roof , made doing the hinges so easy , and not have to disconnect any electrics :)http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/05/257.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/05/258.jpg

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[nissannewby]

Will borrow that idea. I have to do mine.

[gaddy]

Will borrow that idea. I have to do mine.
Not shown in the photo but i put a couple of zip ties around the strap either side of the top of the window frame , held it secure once the door was unbolted , all up about half hour job , and no more creaking noises when taking off .

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[nissannewby]

So yesterday I got the rear upper control bushes changed and torqued up all the rear control arm bolts (bolts were also replaced). Then went about installing the pump. Installed it, timed it, hooked all the fuel and cables up to it and set the tps. Fitted the new injectors and plumbed up all the lines. Refitted the nice and clean intake manifold. Fitted a new water pump. Fitted new seals on vac pump and installed.

And today. Fitted new drive belts for the ac, power steering and alternator. Fitted a new fan. Externally cleaned the radiator and refitted it. Filled the cooling system. Refitted the batteries and bled injector lines up. Fitted intercooler and run and bled the cooling system. Took it for a drive. Will hopefully get out soon and tackle the wiring.

[Hodge]

Sounds like you're aiming to get it on the road for the trip down this Fri/Sat Mat ? :P

[nissannewby]

Sounds like you're aiming to get it on the road for the trip down this Fri/Sat Mat ? :P

Haha. I doubt the patrol will be ready for that trip. Might have to fly and take a different car.

[Hodge]

Either way you've been pumping some hours into it. Sounds like it'll come up trumps!!

[Throbbinhood]

Was going to tackle my starter motor and oil leak, but both seem to have resolved themselves.

Ended up fixing the sheath over my winch rope, fixing the wiring to my rear lights and a few other small bits and bobs.

[jay see]

Got a couple things done today.

Oil + filter change. Be interested to see what PSI readings I get now.

New fuel filter. Is there an easier way to get them off. The last time I did it the slit the hose a little just to get the bugger off, If I keep doing it this way I'm going to run out of hose?

Cleaned MAF. Don't know why but I have never done this before. Hopefully this will fix my slight random flat spot when under load up around the 3-4k rpm.

Sorted out the lights, well found the problem at least.

[BSRT.Beast]

I rubbed and rubbed and rubbed .... fingers crossed I can use the booth this weekend and put some colour on the old girl.

Well that''s if I can get it started, its been 13 weeks since its last start and I've had half the engine apart since then.

66985


P.S. I might do a rebuild post with tons of picks once its finished.

[Robo]

Got a couple things done today.

Oil + filter change. Be interested to see what PSI readings I get now.

New fuel filter. Is there an easier way to get them off. The last time I did it the slit the hose a little just to get the bugger off, If I keep doing it this way I'm going to run out of hose?

Cleaned MAF. Don't know why but I have never done this before. Hopefully this will fix my slight random flat spot when under load up around the 3-4k rpm.

Sorted out the lights, well found the problem at least.

Good idea to replace the old hard rubber fuel lines.
the older it gets the rubber loses its elasticity it can be prone to leaking or allowing air into system anyway.

[jay see]

Good idea to replace the old hard rubber fuel lines.
the older it gets the rubber loses its elasticity it can be prone to leaking or allowing air into system anyway.

They're not hard and still have plenty of stretch in them, just bloody hard to get it off especially the out side of the filter. A drop of oil on the outside of the tube wouldn't do any harm would it?

[nissannewby]

So yesterday I got the rear upper control bushes changed and torqued up all the rear control arm bolts (bolts were also replaced). Then went about installing the pump. Installed it, timed it, hooked all the fuel and cables up to it and set the tps. Fitted the new injectors and plumbed up all the lines. Refitted the nice and clean intake manifold. Fitted a new water pump. Fitted new seals on vac pump and installed.

And today. Fitted new drive belts for the ac, power steering and alternator. Fitted a new fan. Externally cleaned the radiator and refitted it. Filled the cooling system. Refitted the batteries and bled injector lines up. Fitted intercooler and run and bled the cooling system. Took it for a drive. Will hopefully get out soon and tackle the wiring.

Should have also mentioned the valves were checked as well at this time.

Today I redid all the wiring in the rear end. New tail lights mounted and wired up. Cleaned up amd re wired the trailer plugs. All connections are deutsch connectors. Looks a little busy but I used aome deutsch bussed connectors so no doubling up of wires. Each light has its own loom as does the 2 trailer plugs.

Also had a bit of a tinker with the new 12mm. Step in the right direction. Dyno tomorrow should sort it out.

[Robo]

They're not hard and still have plenty of stretch in them, just bloody hard to get it off especially the out side of the filter. A drop of oil on the outside of the tube wouldn't do any harm would it?

whats the oil for on the outside of the fuel line, slippery, even harder to remove next time.
or can't see it conditioning the hose if that's what your thinking.

[Hodge]

Wired up the intercooler fan and ripped out the rear fridge compartment. Forgot how much room I had before that lol. Car's about 50kg lighter too.
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[Bacho86]

Installed the wired up the torque converter lock up kit.

Nice bit of kit, well presented with clear vehicle specific instructions! My only gripe was that they could have provided some screws for the unit to complete the package.

Was annoying scourging around looking for screws that were small enough to fit the holes, but strong enough for the job!

Looking forward to trying it out in a couple weeks time

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[rusty00]

First auto service by Hallam autos.
Great service and cheap

[Dan02]

Picked up new 2.5mtre awning and titan draws from shop, have to wait till Patrol back from mechs to install though. Draw system going back - too damn heavy for me lol

[Alitis007]

Looked at where it's been parked since October last year.... Yeahp still there..... 67219

[Touses]

Looked at where it's been parked since October last year.... Yeahp still there..... 67219

Bloke that should be in the sad thread. Serious, no joke there.

[Hodge]

Just packed it for high country tomorrow! Few more hours of work and we're off ! Weather looking shit but oh well...

[Bacho86]

Just packed it for high country tomorrow! Few more hours of work and we're off ! Weather looking shit but oh well...

Enjoy mate, hope the weather holds out for you!!


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[Winnie]

Looked at where it's been parked since October last year.... Yeahp still there..... 67219
No time like the present to get it back on the road =)
Nobody likes driving a VU George.

[taslucas]

No body else has snapchatted me at 150 from a vu either.... Oops did I say that out loud?

>>>tappin from tassie

[taslucas]

George has been in my trol more recently than his hahaha

>>>tappin from tassie

[Alitis007]

Bloke that should be in the sad thread. Serious, no joke there.
Haha, nah it'll be sad if it never lives again... Time will tell [emoji16]

No time like the present to get it back on the road =)
Nobody likes driving a VU George.
You mean nobody drives a GU like me [emoji123][emoji123][emoji123]
My circumstances have changed in the last 12 months and funds aren't as easily accumulated with having new toys and more overheads haha.... Having to adult sucks balls hahahaa

No body else has snapchatted me at 150 from a vu either.... Oops did I say that out loud?

>>>tappin from tassie

The new blokes don't know lol!!! If it lives again I'll have to snap you at 200 if the paper weight will get there hahahaa!!

[taslucas]

If it lives again? I'm talking about the Ute. You haven't killed that already have you?

>>>tappin from tassie

[Alitis007]

If it lives again? I'm talking about the Ute. You haven't killed that already have you?

>>>tappin from tassie

Oh yeah true lol brain fart, my bad hahaa!! Umm no, not yet.... It is loosing power and the suspension is starting to bottom out at $1.50 now soooo....
Oh and Winnie you're right no one likes driving a vu but it's got a killer sound system, well actually a half decent one so the bass makes up for dragging my balls around in that low rider haha

[Winnie]

I've been having fun putting the new Fatz airbox in. Thought I might get away with my battery tray where it was but I had to move it a fair bit in the end.

[mudski]

Put it over the scales today. 2940kg. What a fattie!

[rusty00]

Rear door table fitted6725567256

[mudski]

Rear door table fitted6725567256
What thickness chequer plate did you use? Does it flex with any weight on it?
This is something is really want to do.

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[rusty00]

What thickness chequer plate did you use? Does it flex with any weight on it?
This is something is really want to do.

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3mm, with the welded strip and the shape of the strip it is very strong.
I used a bread board and cut block cheese on it and it worked a treat.
I have SS cable crimped covered in heat shrink.
Will give it a 5 day test in the high country this weekend.

[mudski]

Well done. Pretty much exactly what I want to do. Except have the table fold out again to the side so the table is twice as long. Just need to figure out a collapsible support leg and how to make it work and look good.

[garett]

started making my centre consul boxy thingy lets wait and see what it ends up looking like

[mudski]

started making my centre consul boxy thingy lets wait and see what it ends up looking like
Hows this. I get a message on my eBay store. Some wanting me to get them an ash tray and centre console lid. I priced them up and gave the lead time, he said not to worry as he got them made using a 3d printer. Crazy!

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[Touses]

mudski been meaning to ask, what happened to your sig, the NADS stuff etc?

[Throbbinhood]

Meant to post this on Saturday night, thought I did but didn't hit send.

Took it to Toolangi, got it muddy, let her bounce on limiter like a good rb30 should! Then gave her a nice wash on the way home and put her away for a bit of TLC before the next trip. Oh and put a rock through a tyre, hopefully it can be plugged.

[garett]

Hows this. I get a message on my eBay store. Some wanting me to get them an ash tray and centre console lid. I priced them up and gave the lead time, he said not to worry as he got them made using a 3d printer. Crazy!

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no printer here good old fashioned ply and ali and later might even cover it with some material....or just go for that industrial look.

[BigRAWesty]

Had an ok win today..
Cat is in.
High temp paint on and wrapped..

Tomorrow hopefully get a good start on the gauges..
Not sure if I'll buy a threaded barb or an intercooler adapter yet..
$30 is a fair hit..

On another issue I'm stuck on an oil point. Supposedly one above the starter motor but can't find it..
The one next to the oil filter is do able about has a heat shroud over it which is a pita..
Anyway. It'll happen..

[mudski]

Blew the rear diff this morning. Cracked the housing open...Right in the middle of a main intersection. On a long weekend too.
Yay!

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[Touses]

Blew the rear diff this morning. Cracked the housing open...Right in the middle of a main intersection. On a long weekend too.
Yay!

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What the hell were you doing to crack the bloody housing?

[MB]

Blew the rear diff this morning. Cracked the housing open...Right in the middle of a main intersection. On a long weekend too. Yay! Sent from my GT-N7105T using Tapatalk
You so funny Mr Mudski, no way !!

[mudski]

What the hell were you doing to crack the bloody housing?
Going slow. Just got into second going across an intersection and it went bang and the back wheels locked up.
Managed to get across and took a look and oil everywhere. Split the housing.
I reckon the pinion bearing let got and the pinion gear shifted and jammed against the housing.
Managed to get a centre already and delivered to me.
Nice and cold. Fun weekend ahead.


You so funny Mr Mudski, no way !!

Not so funny mate. There goes my funds towards the 4inch intake i was saving for.

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[MB]

Bloody hell, no good mate, sorry to hear, honestly thought you were stirring up Westy.

[Touses]

So the bearing let go without warning? Find it hard to believe there wasn't some sort of signal. Bearings on their way out growl n squeal n carry on.

Not being cynical here, trying to understand the sit'. Storing up other folks experiences like scrat on an acorn.

[BigRAWesty]

Going slow. Just got into second going across an intersection and it went bang and the back wheels locked up.
Managed to get across and took a look and oil everywhere. Split the housing.
I reckon the pinion bearing let got and the pinion gear shifted and jammed against the housing.
Managed to get a centre already and delivered to me.
Nice and cold. Fun weekend ahead.



Not so funny mate. There goes my funds towards the 4inch intake i was saving for.

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Fark.. that's insane..
To much power!!!!!

[Hodge]

That's so shit Mark. That things got too many berries.
As per my sms I'll come give you a hand pending when I finish work etc. ..

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[MB]

Fark.. that's insane.. To much power!!!!!
Hey Westy, he did mention he was "Going Slow" I'm like Touses just amazed now it's happened to the poor bugger and keen to learn more in time for all our benefit. It was a kind thing you did minutes earlier in another thread finding JoeG I believe a new leafy big ass end, well done!

[BigRAWesty]

Hey Westy, he did mention he was "Going Slow" I'm like Touses just amazed now it's happened to the poor bugger and keen to learn more in time for all our benefit. It was a kind thing you did minutes earlier in another thread finding JoeG I believe a new leafy big ass end, well done!
Hopefully he sees it before it's gone..

[Makka]

installed the new injectors but still have a knock ......... it is blowing heaps of white smoke im thinking when they did the head if they stuffed something up ....................

[nissannewby]

Fark.. that's insane..
To much power!!!!!

No.

Poor workmanship on assembly or incorrect oil used.

[taslucas]

No.

Poor workmanship on assembly or incorrect oil used.
Yeah aren't these ment to be the toughest diffs out there? Something can't be right.

>>>tappin from tassie

[mudski]

No.

Poor workmanship on assembly or incorrect oil used.
Yeah well it was a simple remove and refit and we did use the correct oil.

Ever since doing the diff swap i had a very quiet hum coming from the rear. Only when coasting, not off or hard on the pedal.
It was quiet but it was there. I jad changed the diff oil three times since last September. Each the oil was clean.
So yeah. Dunno. Its happened. Im dealing with it.
Got a diff from the wreckers this morning, got my driver to go down and pick it up.
The driver gets back, wrong diff. Ugh.
They reckon they have the correct one and will deliver it this arvo.
Got a feeling that one wont be right...

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[mudski]

674606745967458

[Sir Roofy]

New centre and weld up the hole
bet that had the pucker grab the seat

[gaddy]

Full service ,all oils , top to bottom and under check, gave the van a good once over , checked it's bearings, ready for a couple a thousand outback ks , bring on that red dirt & sunsets !

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[BigRAWesty]

674606745967458
Here I was expecting to see a diff center opened up like a stick of C4 had gone off in it....
I feel let down........
Lol..


On an up note gauges are in and good..
Still yet to connect boost as I'm not sure what avenue I'm gunna take..
Thinking a barb tapped into the side of the intercooler front tank would be best. Catch pressure at the cool end..

Tomorrow going for a drive to will test the egt's..

On an side note the cat hasn't rid the over spooling.. it's made it better but it's still there.. (according to scangauge..)
I'll get the boost gauge going first to see what's actually happening before going external control..
But the cat has made it a bit quieter which is a good thing..
But I waved by by to the sweet turbo whistle...... twas fun while it lasted...

[BigRAWesty]

Bloody hell.. pictures!!!
The gauges are not as orange as pictured. More red like the scangauge..
But I may swap to a duller colour for night driving..
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/06/172.jpg

And the wicked oil T from vdo.
It's a barb one end and threaded the other and bottom..
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/06/173.jpg

Happy it's finally getting done..

[mudski]

Finished the new diff centre install in between helping the missus with ripping out the ensuite.
Took it for a drive and the first thing i noticed is how quiet this diff is compared to the other diff.
The other diff had noise from day one. This one is really quiet.
Now its Jack and Coke time!

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[mudski]

New centre and weld up the hole
bet that had the pucker grab the seat
Yeah i dunno what to do with this centre now.
Could the hole be welded up? If so it might be worth doing and getting mew gears for it and a air locker or something. Or just throw the thing out.


Here I was expecting to see a diff center opened up like a stick of C4 had gone off in it....
I feel let down........
Lol..




On an side note the cat hasn't rid the over spooling.

The bang it made Kallen at 15kph was enough to make you nearly poo a little.
I hate to think what would have happened if i was going 80ks.

What made you think the cat would stop over spooling?

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[BigRAWesty]

Yeah i dunno what to do with this centre now.
Could the hole be welded up? If so it might be worth doing and getting mew gears for it and a air locker or something. Or just throw the thing out.



The bang it made Kallen at 15kph was enough to make you nearly poo a little.
I hate to think what would have happened if i was going 80ks.

What made you think the cat would stop over spooling?

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A bit extra back pressure..
And the bloke from Scott's rods said it would lol..
It has a touch..
I'm only seeing a 5 psi over now (worst I've seen) on the scangauge.. not double like I was before..
I'll get the external gauge going first for actual pressure and not calculated to see what's really happening..
Egt's stayed at 250-280 ish while cruzing at 100km/h..


Also if that's the only hole hammer it back down and patch it. Easily done..
But yea unless you wanna lokka it it's probably worth more as scrap metal..

[mudski]

To be honest. I think your pissing against the wind mate. Get rid of the Ecu boost control and enjoy the fun times with controlled boost.

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[michaelgreeny]

Pulled the winch off to have a look inside before doing the first proper 4x4 trip since buying the patrol after I couldn't get it to free spool. Glad I did, got rid of a ton of rust and oiled everything up, good as new!
Pulled off recovery points and diff guards, stripped and repainted. Gotta love some red under the floor.

[BigRAWesty]

To be honest. I think your pissing against the wind mate. Get rid of the Ecu boost control and enjoy the fun times with controlled boost.

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I'm not eliminating the option. Just prefer not to do it if needed..

[mudski]

Why? Your only going to benefit from it.

[BigRAWesty]

Why? Your only going to benefit from it.
It's just more stuff...
And as you know now, tis illegal..
Might use black tube. Bit less obvious..

[nissannewby]

It's just more stuff...
And as you know now, tis illegal..
Might use black tube. Bit less obvious..

Ecu remap.....

[BigRAWesty]

Ecu remap.....
Will that assist the over boost though?
Thought re maps were aimed at increasing boost and fuel figures..

[nissannewby]

Will that assist the over boost though?
Thought re maps were aimed at increasing boost and fuel figures..

Yes it can...

[BigRAWesty]

Yes it can...
Can or will???
I have thought about a re map..
Save forking out for vales and a chip..
Just map it..

[nissannewby]

Can or will???
I have thought about a re map..
Save forking out for vales and a chip..
Just map it..

It can and will with the right tuner doing it. EGR can also be deleted.

[BigRAWesty]

It can and will with the right tuner doing it. EGR can also be deleted.
Yea have read that too..
Shut it off for good..
So....
Who to see.. and $$$$$

[Hodge]

To be honest. I think your pissing against the wind mate. Get rid of the Ecu boost control and enjoy the fun times with controlled boost.

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I'm not eliminating the option. Just prefer not to do it if needed..

Probably the best thing I've ever done to my 3L. Getting rid of the stupid ECU yoyo boost and making it all nice and linear with the needle and dawes (and eventually) a wastegate setup, made the best difference to the cars drive-ability among all the other mods.
When I done the needle/dawes, I was kicking my self for not doing it earlier.

[Hodge]

Just changed oil and filters. I was about 2500km over, but all is good now. Had a bit of a hassle with right size sump washer (again), but got int in the end.
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[Chubba]

Rotated and balanced the MaxTreks.

[Hodge]

Rolled out all the winch rope to dry it out and have a look. Inspected all the winch connections, etc...
Dried out all the awning from the wet camping weekend before. Found out one of the horizontal poles isn't sticking when twisted. Maybe wet? Don't know.

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[threedogs]

Can or will???
I have thought about a re map..
Save forking out for vales and a chip..
Just map it..

Im very happy with performance from a DP chip [5]
and dawes and needle valve. getting 15 towing [hwy]
and 12 around town and full 3" system.
I wouldnt go the CC intercooler on the ZD30 as I just dont think the gains per $$$$ are there.
My EGTs are great just using a diesel smart tigged intercooler, but you will need a new IC

[threedogs]

Fitted this water temp sender adaptor.
Only needed to cut 25mm out of the top hose.
Also used a 12mm to 4mm terminal cover to
neaten it up a bit as well

[mudski]

Im confused John. What was wrong with the one you drilled into the thermostat housing?

[Clunk]

Rolled out all the winch rope to dry it out and have a look. Inspected all the winch connections, etc...
Dried out all the awning from the wet camping weekend before. Found out one of the horizontal poles isn't sticking when twisted. Maybe wet? Don't know.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=67538&stc=1

Have the same issue with one of mine, doesn't stick where it needs to but does in other parts of the tube. I'm thinking that the inside diameter of the tube has increased slightly, so not sure hoe to fix it

[Hodge]

Have the same issue with one of mine, doesn't stick where it needs to but does in other parts of the tube. I'm thinking that the inside diameter of the tube has increased slightly, so not sure hoe to fix it
I have that issue with the other tubes. Annoying! But this bastard today won't lock anywhere. ..

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[Clunk]

I have that issue with the other tubes. Annoying! But this bastard today won't lock anywhere. ..

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Can you ruffen up the gnarly bit

[Hodge]

Can you ruffen up the gnarly bit
I'll give it a shot . Might still be very wet on the inside. Hence not griping. Awning endured a ton of rain 2 weekends ago.
I know I can just walk in and get replacement poles no question asked anyway so not really bothered too much just annoying.

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[mudski]

I'll give it a shot . Might still be very wet on the inside. Hence not griping. Awning endured a ton of rain 2 weekends ago.
I know I can just walk in and get replacement poles no question asked anyway so not really bothered too much just annoying.

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I reckon its just wet inside the pole. Mine did the same. Either that or when you tighten it up you do it too tight and its stretched the inside of the pole just enough for it not to catch.

[Stropp]

Rolled out all the winch rope to dry it out and have a look. Inspected all the winch connections, etc...
Dried out all the awning from the wet camping weekend before. Found out one of the horizontal poles isn't sticking when twisted. Maybe wet? Don't know.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=67538&stc=1


i had that problem and all i did was rough up that nut on the end of the pole shown with the pattern on it with a bit of rough sandpaper.

[Sir Roofy]

Im confused John. What was wrong with the one you drilled into the thermostat housing?

This will only cause more over heating all these gadgets and attachments just to much weight
to drag around

[Woof]

Removed stuffed under bonnet air compressor

[Bacho86]

Had the airbags replaced under safety recall this morning


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[mudski]

Had the airbags replaced under safety recall this morning


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I have a leather steering wheel from a 2006 Patrol in my 2001. You reckon they include mine? Lol.

[Spannerdriver]

Today (yesterday now) I broke down my spare RD28 I bought for its head and injectors, for my new (to my ownership) RD28 GQ that I bought for $1500 admittedly with a blower head
67688676896769067691

[BigRAWesty]

Well not my car but..
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/06/235.jpg
35's are big.. they are flush down the sides and there will be about 40mm between em..
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/06/236.jpg

And we've decided to tilt them..
He has a canopy which goes between the dog box and spares so tilting them will fill the gap a bit more...
And imo I think they look good tilted...
More aggressive..
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/06/237.jpg

[mudski]

Wasn't today but Saturday night with the help of half a bottle of Jack. Lol
I removed the projected HID lights and put back in the stockies.... And I hate them already. Lol
67712

[sooty_10]

Wasn't today but Saturday night with the help of half a bottle of Jack. Lol
I removed the projected HID lights and put back in the stockies.... And I hate them already. Lol
67712
Whats the reasoning for going back?

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[Hodge]

Whats the reasoning for going back?

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He's getting it ready for engineering. The ones he had won't pass.

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[mudski]

^^^^^^
What he said.
So I'll clean them up and sell them. To much effort to put them back in. Gonna be a sad day.

[sooty_10]

^^^^^^
What he said.
So I'll clean them up and sell them. To much effort to put them back in. Gonna be a sad day.
Makes sense. Was hoping you weren't selling out or if you had got a canary for them. Good to hear neither.

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[jay see]

And I hate them already. Lol
67712

Have you driven it at night yet. I'll hate to be in the car with you when you do..


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[mudski]

Makes sense. Was hoping you weren't selling out or if you had got a canary for them. Good to hear neither.

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Nah wont be selling this car mate. No canary too. I have even been through two RTA stops and both times they didn't say anything. But to get the engineers I had to remove them. There was a lot of wiring I had done extra to instal these and to put them back will be just a big headache. So I will sell these and put the coin towards a better intake system.





Have you driven it at night yet. I'll hate to be in the car with you when you do..


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No not yet. I need to adjust them. The LHS one is trying to spot possums. Lol.

[garett]

quick coat a paint under the wheel arches man i found lots of dirt in the front spring hangers... grow a garden init.

[mudski]

Had to remove the rh rear tail light and dry the inside out of water and seal it up.
I then saw the rubber plug on the bottom of the gaurd and realised that where the constant drip of water is coming from. I removed the plug and nothing. It was full of mud in there. So i shoved the hose down in via the tail light section in the rear gaurd and removed a ship load of mud. The other side wasn't so bad. But got a clean too.

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[threedogs]

Sitting in the Patrol waiting for the wife to finish up ,I think Ive found a great spot for those baintech style Dual USB ports.
Behind the lower gauge I think there is plenty of room. will mean no more leads running different gear going every where.
Even thinking of putting one on the LHS pillar moulding.

[Hodge]

Wasn't your car off the road TD ? I thought it had a blown head / gasket or did I miss you getting it fixed.
Thumbs up for getting it back on the road!

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[Rossco]

Picked up the GQ the other day but paid for the thing today. Very a pleasant surprise was a lot less damage ($$) than i expected really.☺ Full service ready (nearly) for dessert trip new calipers rebuilt and new braided lines put on. Much better pedal feel now a lot more firm and it definatly needed a proper bleed. Pickled up a brand new 35 for a second spare for a steal as it was just out off spec for balancing too. Great service as usual from YV4WD.
Just need to get new tie rod and fix leaking power steering box that's been leaking for ever plus a few other little odds and sods . .

[Bacho86]

Picked up the GQ the other day but paid for the thing today. Very a pleasant surprise was a lot less damage ($$) than i expected really.☺ Full service ready (nearly) for dessert trip new calipers rebuilt and new braided lines put on. Much better pedal feel now a lot more firm and it definatly needed a proper bleed. Pickled up a brand new 35 for a second spare for a steal as it was just out off spec for balancing too. Great service as usual from YV4WD.
Just need to get new tie rod and fix leaking power steering box that's been leaking for ever plus a few other little odds and sods . .

Did you end up getting all your 12mm pump performance issues sorted out.... or did I miss that?


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[Rossco]

Did you end up getting all your 12mm pump performance issues sorted out.... or did I miss that?


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Nah still going with that. Performance is all sorted now just temperamental starting. Got a bit over it all and a bit hard being busy with work and all but I'll have to get on it soon. .

[nissannewby]

Nah still going with that. Performance is all sorted now just temperamental starting. Got a bit over it all and a bit hard being busy with work and all but I'll have to get on it soon. .

Gonna send it up here?

[Rossco]

Gonna send it up here?
Not a bad idea actually. Guess I should persevere with Andy seeing as I've put $$ into it already with him. . Just need to get off my butt first !

[threedogs]

Wasn't your car off the road TD ? I thought it had a blown head / gasket or did I miss you getting it fixed.
Thumbs up for getting it back on the road!

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I'm still mobile,,,, for how long is anyones guess.
Still good power ,fuel etc, lol

[Throbbinhood]

Found a little bit of surface rust on a dint from the previous owner (in the roof). Gave it a sand and clean, then hit it with some rust reformer that also acts as a flat black topcoat. I'll find some nail polish in a similar color to the roof and top it off with that when I get the chance.

[Chappy]

Dropped her off to get front and rear scrub bars made up. Can't wait to see the result!

[Winnie]

Dropped her off to get front and rear scrub bars made up. Can't wait to see the result!
Nice! Be keen to see pics when it's done mate

[Punderhead]

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I painted my grill black, and cleaned the ute out, getting it ready for winter wheel!

Cheers!



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[mudski]

Put my muffler back on, removed the roof rack and rear drawers, ready for the engies cert and RWC coming up. Just need to remove the winch, mainly because I want to access the control box to remote wire a switch in cab, and I need to remove the catch can too for the RWC. Then its ready.

[rusty00]

Booked in for castor correction bushes and spacers to push the front diff forward so I can have mud flaps again.

[Chappy]

Nice! Be keen to see pics when it's done mate
Front bars are coming along nicely

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/06/298.jpg

[pjhsv]

Picked it up from the mechanic with a new engine! Wooooo!!!!

[Bacho86]

Brought the patrol a stable mate home!

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[Hodge]

Brought the patrol a stable mate home!

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Nice one mate. That's a Qashqai yeah ? We're getting the missus either that or the x trail same color to match the 4.2 lol.

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[Bacho86]

Nice one mate. That's a Qashqai yeah ? We're getting the missus either that or the x trail same color to match the 4.2 lol.

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Yeh the Qashqai (replacement of the old dualis). Decent car, the CVT auto takes a bit of getting use to if you haven't driven one before.

Two white nissans would look very nice parked out front! Lol


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[mudski]

Brought the patrol a stable mate home!

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Nice car there Nathan. The missus needs a new car and we are looking at this or the Kia Sportage.

[mudski]

I just finished a full service on my Patrol. Oil, fuel and air. I'm giving the Valvoline XLD armour a crack this time. Hodge, I have about 2.5ltrs left of the Castrol Magnatec Diesel here mate you can have... Your using this now yeah?

[Hodge]

I just finished a full service on my Patrol. Oil, fuel and air. I'm giving the Valvoline XLD armour a crack this time. Hodge, I have about 2.5ltrs left of the Castrol Magnatec Diesel here mate you can have... Your using this now yeah?
Yeah giving that a go now mate.
Why the change???

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[nissannewby]

Nice car there Nathan. The missus needs a new car and we are looking at this or the Kia Sportage.

If I were in the market its hard to go past the 7 year unlimited km warranty from kia

[Bacho86]

Nice car there Nathan. The missus needs a new car and we are looking at this or the Kia Sportage.

Thanks mark. They're a nice car, finished off well and fit in my budget for work - but there's a few things I'd like to improve / change (all small and minor things) if I had a chance.

But for what I need, it'll work for the next couple years



If I were in the market its hard to go past the 7 year unlimited km warranty from kia

Yeh I'd have to agree, my boss has got a Kia and they are great value for money with what you get. A fair bit larger inside as well.

Think the Kia is a bit more expensive unless you're were looking at the Ti Qashqai?


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[mudski]

If I were in the market its hard to go past the 7 year unlimited km warranty from kia
Yeah. The Kia is a bloody nice car too and the warranty is a big plus.


Yeah giving that a go now mate.
Why the change???

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A change is a good as a holiday. ... i wanted to go a semi synthetic oil this time and see how it goes.

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[nissannewby]

Yeah I never though I would see the day a hyundai would catch my eye but I saw a santa fe R the other day. Nice black wheels hugging brembo stoppers. Hyundai have a 5 year unlimited km warranty as well, subaru as well.

[jay see]

Yeah I never though I would see the day a hyundai would catch my eye but I saw a santa fe R the other day. Nice black wheels hugging brembo stoppers. Hyundai have a 5 year unlimited km warranty as well, subaru as well.
I like the Hyundai i45 got a bit of a Prestige look about them.

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[Chappy]

Nothing I did myself but a few updates on my sliders

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[mudski]

Who bent them up mate?

[Chappy]

Adam Hart, Hart Attack Fabrications in Whittlesea. Really good bloke and an excellent price.

[ando89]

Drained out the main tank as i had a woops monent,I put the bottle of radiator flush in the fuel tank instead of in the radiator. Yes i did have a bottle on injector cleaner sitting right next to it. I now have to replace the fuel pump and drain the sub tank and possibly replace the transfer pump. anyone wanna do it for me?

[rusty_nail]

I like the Hyundai i45 got a bit of a Prestige look about them.

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i have the i40 wagon, which is the euro version of the i45(which is aimed at the US market), they are very nice inside, they feel very executive. i have the diesel model and it gets 5-7 Litres per 100k cant say i have any complaints with it yet and weve had ours for 4 months.

[jay see]

i have the i40 wagon, which is the euro version of the i45(which is aimed at the US market), they are very nice inside, they feel very executive. i have the diesel model and it gets 5-7 Litres per 100k cant say i have any complaints with it yet and weve had ours for 4 months.
See we have similar taste in motor vehicles.

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[rusty_nail]

See we have similar taste in motor vehicles.

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yeah mate, i actually am very impressed with it. very affordable, and quite refined. just dont follow the servicing guidelines, my mechanic informed me the service guidelines arent really designed to keep the vehicles running, just to keep them running until they warranty is over.

[Clunk]

Yeah I never though I would see the day a hyundai would catch my eye but I saw a santa fe R the other day. Nice black wheels hugging brembo stoppers. Hyundai have a 5 year unlimited km warranty as well, subaru as well.

yep me too...... been looking at the Kia Sorrento too coz they're a bit bigger and more suited to us with the 3 kids.

But I'd prefer the Suburu Outback 3.6R

[boots]

Six monthly service today , oil & filter , rotate tyres , grease , maf sensor clean , hook up the glow plug relay for the oncoming winter . 4b is going great .

[drz400y]

Not my patrol, my brother. GU 2.8. Pistons back in, sump on, head assembled, valves shimmed, head back on, injectors fitted, front seals replaced, timed and belt fitted.

[drz400y]

Tomorrow is intake and exhaust manifolds, new chra and ancillaries fitted. Hopefully get it out of my hair by mid afternoon

[nissannewby]

yep me too...... been looking at the Kia Sorrento too coz they're a bit bigger and more suited to us with the 3 kids.

But I'd prefer the Suburu Outback 3.6R

Yeah im liking the outbacks as well. I sat in one recently and they are very nice with heaps of room

[mudnut]

Whimped out and got the Trident tyre mob to put new brake pads in and grease the slides because the brakes had started making a clunking noise a minute or two after parking. The mechanic showed me that there is still plenty of meat on the pads, but the rotors are just about toast. The D/S outer side of rotor is a couple of mm thinner than the inboard side. He put the old pads back in, so now I am saving for new rotors.

[mudski]

Drove out to Wattle Glen to look at a property. With the standard paper air filter in the motor is really asthmatic now. I'm amazed at the difference from the K & N to this. Definitely now time for the intake upgrade.

[Winnie]

Ordered the 12mm fuel pump with huge thanks to nissannewby

[Rossco]

Ordered the 12mm fuel pump with huge thanks to nissannewby
Oooh look out. . .

[AB]

Ordered the 12mm fuel pump with huge thanks to nissannewby You'll love it Winnie!!!

[BigRAWesty]

Tillix install..
Gotta keep up some how

[jay see]

yeah mate, i actually am very impressed with it. very affordable, and quite refined. just dont follow the servicing guidelines, my mechanic informed me the service guidelines arent really designed to keep the vehicles running, just to keep them running until they warranty is over.
Isn't that always the case.

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[jay see]

But I'd prefer the Suburu Outback 3.6R

Took an older model outback for a test drive and was surprised how well is sat on the road.

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[Clunk]

Took an older model outback for a test drive and was surprised how well is sat on the road.

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Outback is definitively my preference but with the 3 kids, things will get a bit tight on the back seat and I would dearly like to keep my sanity for the next 5-8 years or so...... the 7 seater is the way to go for now anyway

[Stropp]

Outback is definitively my preference but with the 3 kids, things will get a bit tight on the back seat and I would dearly like to keep my sanity for the next 5-8 years or so...... the 7 seater is the way to go for now anyway

Aaah I see a Toyota Torago in your future ��

[Clunk]

Aaah I see a Toyota Torago in your future 😳
Prado mate, Prado [emoji12]

[rusty_nail]

My sister has an outback, we drove it from Sydney to Perth in 3 days and it was very comfy. My thoughts are they are a great car for a mid size family

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[Clunk]

My sister has an outback, we drove it from Sydney to Perth in 3 days and it was very comfy. My thoughts are they are a great car for a mid size family

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Yeah great for 2 adults 2 kids, not so great for 3 kids on the back seat..... daad her arm touched my arm, daddd his breathing is too noisy, daaaaaad daaaaad daaaaad etcetera etcetera etcetera

[nissannewby]

Yeah great for 2 adults 2 kids, not so great for 3 kids on the back seat..... daad her arm touched my arm, daddd his breathing is too noisy, daaaaaad daaaaad daaaaad etcetera etcetera etcetera

Get a limo screen fitted and drive in peace....

[jay see]

Get a limo screen fitted and drive in peace....
Or take it in turns leaving one behind...

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[Clunk]

Get a limo screen fitted and drive in peace....


Or take it in turns leaving one behind...

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Im goin to get a nice big roll of pallet wrap and wrap the little shits up individually and see how that works

[Avo]

Get a limo screen fitted and drive in peace....

buy a ute and get a cage fitted...we know his sort......

[jay see]

Im goin to get a nice big roll of pallet wrap and wrap the little shits up individually and see how that works
Ha. Find funny you say that, that's what we make at work. How much do you want and what colour..

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[Bacho86]

Just had the 150km service completed @ATOC and got the fan belt tensioner replaced as well, so fingers crossed no more annoying belt squeal in the morning!!


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[Hodge]

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Just had the 150km service completed @ATOC and got the fan belt tensioner replaced as well, so fingers crossed no more annoying belt squeal in the morning!!


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Great place that. That's where I had my tower braces fitted on the 3L.

[mudski]

Charged the main battery. Again....

[Bacho86]

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Great place that. That's where I had my tower braces fitted on the 3L.[/QUOTE]

Yeh they've been pretty good, I had my rear main seal replaced there last year and thought I'd give them a go for the service as well.

Gave me a couple other things that'll need fixing soon too, so I may be back there sooner rather than later - unless
someone has a 12t press and can refit some bushes for me lol!! [emoji383][emoji383][emoji383]


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[taslucas]

Put rego on it!

>>>tappin from tassie

[mudski]

Yeh they've been pretty good, I had my rear main seal replaced there last year and thought I'd give them a go for the service as well.

Gave me a couple other things that'll need fixing soon too, so I may be back there sooner rather than later - unless
someone has a 12t press and can refit some bushes for me lol!! [emoji383][emoji383][emoji383]


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I got a 12T press. :)

[Bacho86]

I got a 12T press. :)

hmm interesting... I may come knocking on your door soon!! hahaha

[BigRAWesty]

I got a 12T press. :)
Mines 16t. ..
😆

[mudnut]

Re-laid the winch cable and sprayed it with rust and moisture suppressor.

[Bacho86]

Mines 16t. ..
[emoji38]

I think mark is a lot closer drive for me though! Lol


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[mudski]

Mines 16t. ..
😆

And you're how many k's away? :p

[mudski]

hmm interesting... I may come knocking on your door soon!! hahaha

To easy mate....

[BigRAWesty]

I think mark is a lot closer drive for me though! Lol


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And you're how many k's away? :p
A few k's lol.. Meh. .

[nissannewby]

Mines 16t. ..
😆

Mines 20t and have a 150t at work. The weather is much nicer up here :)

[BigRAWesty]

Mines 20t and have a 150t at work. The weather is much nicer up here :)
That's what I miss about a small work shop. .

[nissannewby]

That's what I miss about a small work shop. .

I didnt know there was big workshops in adelaide...... :p

[BigRAWesty]

I didnt know there was big workshops in adelaide...... :p
Mt gambier..
Well not huge but they had some gear..
3m gilo good for 12mm and break press to match, 150T press, lots of lathes, mills, sheet metal gear etc..

[nissannewby]

8========D

[Clunk]

Who needs a pissy little press when you have a Clunk
8=====================D

[AB]

Finally installed the proper LRA aux pipe.

Yep, as people have said, that's a fun job!!!

It's a bloody tight fit.

[garett]

changed some filters and some oil, and testing out another diesel additive

[Chappy]

Rear bars are going on today.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/07/98.jpg

[growler2058]

Replaced front passenger wheel studs and nuts that got damaged last time out 4bing and 5 tyre (notice the spelling of tyre :) )rotation

[threedogs]

Charged the main battery. Again....

Is the cold weather causing your battery problems or is it something else???

[mudski]

Is the cold weather causing your battery problems or is it something else???

Battery is over three years old and had been flattened once or twice in its life so....

[rusty_nail]

I bolted the front bash plate and stone protectors back on with brand new bolts including some longer ones to work safer with the recovery points I got from three dogs. Also put some roof racks together from a few bits I had lying around so I now have a nice roof rack and basket to throw in to help with my move to Victoria in just over a week!!!

It's the small victories at the moment for me lol

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[AB]

I bolted the front bash plate and stone protectors

Ironically I had to take my bash plate off this week.

It's all bent up and rubbing the steering stabiliser.

The HH bash plate has served me well but it's going to need a serious beating to get it back in shape.

[Winnie]

My HH bash plate did the same, it ended up in the bin.

[nissannewby]

Ironically I had to take my bash plate off this week.

It's all bent up and rubbing the steering stabiliser.

The HH bash plate has served me well but it's going to need a serious beating to get it back in shape.

Can you use some of that good timber you have around and put on end of the plate on it then drive onto it with a vehicle to bend it the other way?

[mudski]

I bolted the front bash plate and stone protectors back on with brand new bolts including some longer ones to work safer with the recovery points I got from three dogs. Also put some roof racks together from a few bits I had lying around so I now have a nice roof rack and basket to throw in to help with my move to Victoria in just over a week!!!

It's the small victories at the moment for me lol

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Whens the house warming Nic?

[rusty_nail]

Whens the house warming Nic?
Once we're all settled in bud, it's something on the cards tho lol

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[Sprock]

I'm chasing a chirp/whistle under load that goes away after a few minutes so I replaced all the vacuum lines everywhere , then I pressure tested the intercooler - leaking like a sieve so ordered a new tigged 1 , bypassed it & plumbed the intercooler pipes together but the noise is still there , leaking intercooler a usual hiss not chirp so I didn't expect it to be that anyway , I then pulled the inlet pipe off the turbo & found the turbo to be fine , then I pulled the heat shield off the manifold to have a look for soot leaking around it anywhere to no avail so I pulled the EGR pipe off & (allegedly) made up a block off plate out of stainless using the original stainless gasket as a template for the manifold end - I'd already (ALLEDGEDLY) blocked it off at the other end but I'm told that pipe around the back can split or develop holes so this'll eliminate that . So to summarise what I did to my Patrol today - I pulled a heap of parts off it 😝

[BigRAWesty]

I'm chasing a chirp/whistle under load that goes away after a few minutes so I replaced all the vacuum lines everywhere , then I pressure tested the intercooler - leaking like a sieve so ordered a new tigged 1 , bypassed it & plumbed the intercooler pipes together but the noise is still there , leaking intercooler a usual hiss not chirp so I didn't expect it to be that anyway , I then pulled the inlet pipe off the turbo & found the turbo to be fine , then I pulled the heat shield off the manifold to have a look for soot leaking around it anywhere to no avail so I pulled the EGR pipe off & (allegedly) made up a block off plate out of stainless using the original stainless gasket as a template for the manifold end - I'd already (ALLEDGEDLY) blocked it off at the other end but I'm told that pipe around the back can split or develop holes so this'll eliminate that . So to summarise what I did to my Patrol today - I pulled a heap of parts off it 😝
Yea that rust out against the fire wall and the pressure makes em blow..

But maybe check your exhaust manifold.
They are known to warp and leak. It may be early if yours is only doing it when cold and the sealing once hot..

Don't tension the manifold bolts though.. they may easily snap..
Get new ones and a new gasket.
If it is warped it'll need a skim flat again.

[Sprock]

Yeah I've read they're prone to warping & leaking but I was doing all the smaller jobs 1st hoping to find something before having to pull the manifold off - can't see bugger all with the heatshield & everything on it . Having said that I can't see any leaking soot around it at all anywhere . It's a 3.0lt & doesn't blow any coal ( like a proper diesel should ) but I would have thought I'd see some sort of sign if it was leaking ? I rekn now that I've got so much off it I'll just take the manifold off & check the face of it & put in a new gasket .

[AB]

Can you use some of that good timber you have around and put on end of the plate on it then drive onto it with a vehicle to bend it the other way? I've winched it out a few times but the brackets are pretty bent now.

Now that it's off I might be able to do something.

[jay see]

It's the small victories at the moment for me lol

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They're the ones that make big victories....

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[threedogs]

Yeah I've read they're prone to warping & leaking but I was doing all the smaller jobs 1st hoping to find something before having to pull the manifold off - can't see bugger all with the heatshield & everything on it . Having said that I can't see any leaking soot around it at all anywhere . It's a 3.0lt & doesn't blow any coal ( like a proper diesel should ) but I would have thought I'd see some sort of sign if it was leaking ? I rekn now that I've got so much off it I'll just take the manifold off & check the face of it & put in a new gasket .

Check the EGR pipe as well for splits, they squeal like a stuck pig
Unless already blocked

[mudnut]

Replaced the 7 pin round socket with a Narva metal one, because the pup ate the plastic ones lid. I am impressed with quality of the Narva as it has all brass connectors.