What did you do to your Patrol today!

[Sprock]

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

Yeah I've read that , it will be blocked at both ends by the time I'm finished so that'll eliminate that pipe out of the equation , it's already blocked at the valve end but the pipe WAS still under pressure but not anymore , I was just going to block the manifold end of the EGR pipe and put it back together but while I've got it disassembled this far I thought I might as well pull a manifold off and put new gaskets on it as well . Can't see any soot leaks around it but it wouldn't take much of a leak to make a noise .

[Sprock]

BREAKTHROUGH !!!!! Leaking around the front of the manifold , what an absolute poofter of a job that was - getting the oil & coolant lines off the turbo - the bloke that designed all that obviously never had to work on it , then get the little front heat shield off & then I found the leak .

[mudski]

Ya fixed it yet?

[Sprock]

Just heading in to get the manifold gasket now , I'll start on it this arvo & probably finish in the morning , feel free to pop around & offer technical advice mate . You could also WATCH me drink stubbies 😝 Drank 5 last night pulling the turbo & then the manifold off 😏

[threedogs]

Just heading in to get the manifold gasket now , I'll start on it this arvo & probably finish in the morning , feel free to pop around & offer technical advice mate . You could also WATCH me drink stubbies 😝 Drank 5 last night pulling the turbo & then the manifold off 😏

I thought it was at least a 7 stubby job lol

[Sprock]

So you've worked on a zd30 before then ? 😝 I worked fast lastnight 👍🏼

[mudski]

Just heading in to get the manifold gasket now , I'll start on it this arvo & probably finish in the morning , feel free to pop around & offer technical advice mate . You could also WATCH me drink stubbies 😝 Drank 5 last night pulling the turbo & then the manifold off 😏

Dunno whats worse.

[Sprock]

Haha sorry mate 😩

[Sprock]

So Mudski it turns out that NOBODY in the Latrobe Valley stocks a manifold gasket for a ZD30- NOBODY . 😤 So I Ordered it in for the morning ......... So I guess I'll just sit here & drink inside 👍🏼

[rusty00]

Caster correction and spacers to push the diff forward.
I can now have mud flaps with the 33s

Drives a treat too.....

[BigRAWesty]

Caster correction and spacers to push the diff forward.
I can now have mud flaps with the 33s

Drives a treat too.....
How's the spring angle and panhard clearance

[growler2058]

Changed oil and oil filter. And this I what the sump plug washer looks like. Not fiber like dickbrain at Sprint Auto Parts tried selling mehttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/07/233.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/07/234.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/07/235.jpg


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[rusty00]

bigguwesty

Everything looks good.
I think I took the correct photos682766827468275

[Chappy]

Installed my new UHF antenna, replaced my passenger door & window & gave her a fresh oil change before next weekend. Getting very excited now!

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[Toy-Eta]

Replaced the bearings on me Kaymar Swing-away wheel carrier today! Well overdue - Been bugging me for ages!

[BigRAWesty]

Replaced the bearings on me Kaymar Swing-away wheel carrier today! Well overdue - Been bugging me for ages!
What did they end up being??

[Toy-Eta]

What did they end up being??




It turns out, after 2004, they changed to ford bearings, if any of you have the same issue the part numbers are:

Top Bearing - LM12749/10
Bottom Bearing - L68149/10
Seal - 402903N


I ended up buying them from Kaymar, they were a bit dearer then buying online, but the service from them was excellent, and I'm a big one for supporting business that goes above/beyond.

Nicole who I spoke to provided me the part numbers if I wanted to source them myself, (when she could have just sold me kaymar brand with the higher price tag of $36 a set)
So, I paid a little more, but was worth it when you get good, friendly service!

[BigRAWesty]

I ended up buying them from Kaymar, they were a bit dearer then buying online, but the service from them was excellent, and I'm a big one for supporting business that goes above/beyond.

Nicole who I spoke to provided me the part numbers if I wanted to source them myself, (when she could have just sold me kaymar brand with the higher price tag of $36 a set)
So, I paid a little more, but was worth it when you get good, friendly service!
Awesome..
That info is always valuable incase shoit hits the fan when middle of nowhere..
I guess it's a similar reason I went ford bearings with my van.. they are a bigger bearing but should be well stocked across australia..

[Toy-Eta]

Yep that's the one! A smart choice by the manufacturer rather then making a specialist sized bearing that only they sell, they've actually thought about the practicality of it which is a nice change!

[Throbbinhood]

Saturday/yesterday: finished wiring in the electric brake controller and new 7 pin plug, upgraded the earth on the plug while I was at it and hey, now I have really nice bright trailer lights. Then replaced the starter motor, what a prick of a job it is getting at that top bolt. Not bad once you've done it once, but the first time, working out which extensions etc.. What a pain! Then put in the brake bias extension bracket. Then went and bought a camper trailer. Busy weekend haha.

[Sprock]

Saturday/yesterday: finished wiring in the electric brake controller and new 7 pin plug, upgraded the earth on the plug while I was at it and hey, now I have really nice bright trailer lights. Then replaced the starter motor, what a prick of a job it is getting at that top bolt. Not bad once you've done it once, but the first time, working out which extensions etc.. What a pain! Then put in the brake bias extension bracket. Then went and bought a camper trailer. Busy weekend haha.

What engine you got mate ? The top bolt on the starter in a ZD30 is an absolute slut of a thing - could see it from the top but 1,000th of a turn with a spanner, with it up on the hoist I could reach up underneath- 1 finger up each side just getting my finger tips to it , slow process 😤

[Sprock]

FINALLY ! Got the exhaust manifold gasket today & got the manifold machined flat , now just have to put it all back together .....

[jay see]

FINALLY ! Got the exhaust manifold gasket today & got the manifold machined flat , now just have to put it all back together .....
Hey, Sprock
How did you go with your auto, must have missed it all better now??


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[Throbbinhood]

What engine you got mate ? The top bolt on the starter in a ZD30 is an absolute slut of a thing - could see it from the top but 1,000th of a turn with a spanner, with it up on the hoist I could reach up underneath- 1 finger up each side just getting my finger tips to it , slow process 😤

Rb30 mate. Yeah, pita job. Done now, hopefully wont come out for another 20 years.

[Sprock]

Yeah got a 2nd hand 1 from Patrolapart for under $1500 Jay see , couldn't justify $3500 for a standard rebuild to $4500 for Race rebuilt 1 .

[Sprock]

Started to put manifold back in last night , doing up the last stud & snapped it off 😳 Shit was about to get real , centre punched it , drill it out & knocked in an easy out & bugger me it undid without a drama 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 , so I retired for the night . Today I got a new set of manifold studs & nuts from PATROLAPART, put them in & the rest went back together fairly well , started it up with only the new dump pipe on it (thanks mudski ) & it sounded like a bulldozer 😝 Me likey very much haha

[mudski]

Haha sorry mate 😩
Lol. No probs this time tomorrow.....[emoji1]

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[mudnut]

Tore a heap of redundant wiring out and toughened up the loom so as to make it heaps harder to hot wire. I know it won't stop a professional, but it should stop a random theft.

[taslucas]

Started it!
Poor old girl has been sitting for a long time. Wound it over for a little bit waiting for the fuel to come through and when it fired it went straight up to 2000 rpm and stayed there. Jumped out and looked to see if anything was stuck open on the carby. Nope all good..... Then hello d1ck head, I realised I'd left the plastic bottle covering the snorkel and have now collapsed the intake pipe between carby and air filter. Derrrr....

>>>tappin from tassie

[Touses]

Started it!
Poor old girl has been sitting for a long time. Wound it over for a little bit waiting for the fuel to come through and when it fired it went straight up to 2000 rpm and stayed there. Jumped out and looked to see if anything was stuck open on the carby. Nope all good..... Then hello d1ck head, I realised I'd left the plastic bottle covering the snorkel and have now collapsed the intake pipe between carby and air filter. Derrrr....

>>>tappin from tassie

You're out of practice brother. You need a solid weekend in low range, get the cobwebs out!:D

[threedogs]

Started it!
Poor old girl has been sitting for a long time. Wound it over for a little bit waiting for the fuel to come through and when it fired it went straight up to 2000 rpm and stayed there. Jumped out and looked to see if anything was stuck open on the carby. Nope all good..... Then hello d1ck head, I realised I'd left the plastic bottle covering the snorkel and have now collapsed the intake pipe between carby and air filter. Derrrr....

>>>tappin from tassie

and the lesson here is..................?????????????
Drink beer from cans,,,lol

[taslucas]

You're out of practice brother. You need a solid weekend in low range, get the cobwebs out!:D
Low is too slow!

>>>tappin from tassie

[mudnut]

What sort of pipe was it? Generic or name brand?

[threedogs]

Low is too slow!

>>>tappin from tassie

What are you retiring the mighty GQ or just hooning for a while to fill your needs lol

[taslucas]

What sort of pipe was it? Generic or name brand?
Just 4" flex pipe with metal rings. Was in need of replacing anyway.

>>>tappin from tassie

[mudnut]

One good thing is the engine has got good vacuum. What colour was the pipe?

[taslucas]

What are you retiring the mighty GQ or just hooning for a while to fill your needs lol
Nah, touses said i need a weekend in low range. I said low(range) is too slow!

>>>tappin from tassie

[taslucas]

One good thing is the engine has got good vacuum. What colour was the pipe?
It's got killer vacuum! Sucked the sprite bottle nearly inside out haha! Was just a black pipe

>>>tappin from tassie

[Stropp]

It's got killer vacuum! Sucked the sprite bottle nearly inside out haha! Was just a black pipe

>>>tappin from tassie

sounds like my ex wife :)

[taslucas]

Nah, I treat her poor but she never let's me down

>>>tappin from tassie

[NissanGQ4.2]

Started it!
Poor old girl has been sitting for a long time. Wound it over for a little bit waiting for the fuel to come through and when it fired it went straight up to 2000 rpm and stayed there. Jumped out and looked to see if anything was stuck open on the carby. Nope all good..... Then hello d1ck head, I realised I'd left the plastic bottle covering the snorkel and have now collapsed the intake pipe between carby and air filter. Derrrr....

>>>tappin from tassie

I start mine with 2 year old fuel in it :( still fires up straight away though, shame the battery is cactus otherwise I would start it more and maybe put fresher fuel in it

[taslucas]

Should find a sneaky gravel road to stretch her legs on....

>>>tappin from tassie

[mudnut]

Congratulations, Lucas, you have found a "circuit breaker for the unlikely event of a bird strike or some vandal blocking the snorkel.:) What wall thickness was the pipe?

[taslucas]

Congratulations, Lucas, you have found a "circuit breaker for the unlikely event of a bird strike or some vandal blocking the snorkel.:) What wall thickness was the pipe?
Or for if I want it to stick at 2000rpm haha

>>>tappin from tassie

[mudnut]

I wonder what would have happened if you had a cheap knock off snorkel and a stronger pipe?

[taslucas]

I guess it'll always find the weakest link or if not it just wouldn't fire.
Here's the pipe. Just crappy plastic. I've squeezed it back a fair bit but note the wire sticking out.. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/07/267.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/07/268.jpg

>>>tappin from tassie

[mudnut]

I have seen one of those when they grow up.

[taslucas]

Well this trol doesn't get anywhere near dunes so I hope I'm ok.

>>>tappin from tassie

[Bush Ranger]

Replaced the gas struts on the bonnet to day.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Should find a sneaky gravel road to stretch her legs on....

>>>tappin from tassie

Would love 2 but 2 risky around here, esp now days with the cops having number plate scanners :(

[TPC]

Got the starting problem fixed.
Had taken it to Nissan dealer and they diagnosed the reason it was slow to start was the fuel rail pressure relief valve and told me it could not be purchased on its own so I would have to replace the complete fuel rail at a cost with labour of $2600.
I had remembered reading a thread on here about a slow starting Patrol and re-read it and they had changed the valve on its own so then checked Patrolapart and they had the valve for sale so bought it from them for $300 and got my normal mechanic to replace it. (unfortunately my usual mechanic had not been able to diagnose the problem before)
Patrol starts normally now and with help from info on here I saved lots of money. :)

[BigRAWesty]

Got the starting problem fixed.
Had taken it to Nissan dealer and they diagnosed the reason it was slow to start was the fuel rail pressure relief valve and told me it could not be purchased on its own so I would have to replace the complete fuel rail at a cost with labour of $2600.
I had remembered reading a thread on here about a slow starting Patrol and re-read it and they had changed the valve on its own so then checked Patrolapart and they had the valve for sale so bought it from them for $300 and got my normal mechanic to replace it. (unfortunately my usual mechanic had not been able to diagnose the problem before)
Patrol starts normally now and with help from info on here I saved lots of money. :)
I really don't get it..
Do they think everyone is an idiot..
Why not just say yep, valve, genuine nissan is $390.. (still make 10%).
Instead they make nothing because they tried making a bullshit excuse....

[mudnut]

This place is a stealer's worst nightmare!!

[gubigfish]

I really don't get it..
Do they think everyone is an idiot..
Why not just say yep, valve, genuine nissan is $390.. (still make 10%).
Instead they make nothing because they tried making a bullshit excuse....

Not only that Westy they develop trust and end up getting repeat business so in the long run they make more

[taslucas]

Would love 2 but 2 risky around here, esp now days with the cops having number plate scanners :(
Don't need plates if you don't got rego haha

>>>tappin from tassie

[threedogs]

Don't need plates if you don't got rego haha

>>>tappin from tassie

is it worth putting it on club rego, I noticed a few more ppl buying older cars with this rego attached
save paying $700-800 a year for reg

[NissanGQ4.2]

is it worth putting it on club rego, I noticed a few more ppl buying older cars with this rego attached
save paying $700-800 a year for reg

A big fat No is the answer, will explain later on today when I have time

[threedogs]

Plan is to change the steering damper ,,,
yeah right lets see how that pans out shall we lol
Had it over 6 mths already and its only a 10 min job lol

[NissanGQ4.2]

is it worth putting it on club rego, I noticed a few more ppl buying older cars with this rego attached
save paying $700-800 a year for reg

Firstly, In NSW for 2 qualify for club rego car needs 2 be 30 years old so my 92 GQ doesn't qualify 2 start with
Secondly, you have 2 join a club that is registered under the Roads & Maritime Services, no biggy but I believe there is only one four wheel drive club based in Coffs Harbour what is apart of this scheme, no point joining a hot rod club as you can only drive club day events.

They are trialing a new scheme running at the moment which is where members of a club can actually use there vehicle for 60 days of general use (ie maintenance and personal use) each year, outside of club organised events. Each day of general use must be recorded in a log book issued at a registry or service centre.

The log book trial will operate for two years, with an evaluation to be completed during this period as part of Roads and Maritime’s review of the overall Conditional Registration Scheme.




They really need 2 look into recreational rego then just this conditional crap they have at the moment, can't see it happening though :(

[sooty_10]

Firstly, In NSW for 2 qualify for club rego car needs 2 be 30 years old so my 92 GQ doesn't qualify 2 start with
Secondly, you have 2 join a club that is registered under the Roads & Maritime Services, no biggy but I believe there is only one four wheel drive club based in Coffs Harbour what is apart of this scheme, no point joining a hot rod club as you can only drive club day events.

They are trialing a new scheme running at the moment which is where members of a club can actually use there vehicle for 60 days of general use (ie maintenance and personal use) each year, outside of club organised events. Each day of general use must be recorded in a log book issued at a registry or service centre.

The log book trial will operate for two years, with an evaluation to be completed during this period as part of Roads and Maritime’s review of the overall Conditional Registration Scheme.




They really need 2 look into recreational rego then just this conditional crap they have at the moment, can't see it happening though :(
That's pretty much Vic club rego. Log book and limited days. Issue is you see beat up unroady shit boxes that shouldn't even be on the road with club reg driving daily, exceeding any daily cap but just not filling in their logs.

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[NissanGQ4.2]

Issue is you see beat up unroady shit boxes that shouldn't even be on the road with club reg driving daily

I see registered shit boxes that shouldn't be on the road daily, you guys probably have more 2 considering Vic doesn't have yearly inspections like we do here

[sooty_10]

I see registered shit boxes that shouldn't be on the road daily, you guys probably have more 2 considering Vic doesn't have yearly inspections like we do here
True.

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[taslucas]

You should check what gets around down here! Some works of art about for sure!

>>>tappin from tassie

[jay see]

That's pretty much Vic club rego. Log book and limited days. Issue is you see beat up unroady shit boxes that shouldn't even be on the road with club reg driving daily, exceeding any daily cap but just not filling in their logs.

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And because of those d!cks they will end up making it harder for the genuine bloke to take his ride out for a run.

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[threedogs]

Plan is to change the steering damper ,,,
yeah right lets see how that pans out shall we lol
Had it over 6 mths already and its only a 10 min job lol

Didn't happen as I cant get under the Patrol, have to think
of another plan of attack GRrrrrrrrrr

[Toy-Eta]

Fitted the 3" exhaust today after work, unfortunately it was done in the driveway with a coupla work lights due to the troll being too tall for the shed out the back!

All good though, nice lil purrr :)

[Chappy]

After seeing the tablet setup Winnie had a Licola I grabbed myself a tablet & ram mount setup. Chucked in a 64gb SD card, downloaded the Hema maps & got a Telstra 4g data share sim card that links to my phone data.

Awesome setup! Can't wait to test it out properly. Also, it doesn't bloke my vision for those wondering.

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[sooty_10]

Had to go searching for this thread. No one must be doing anything.

Anyway I drove over my warn winch control several months back now. Plus my winch has been intermittent at best so I picked up this remote cheap on ebay.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/08/147.jpg

Problem was its for a warn powerplant winch/compressor combo so the pin out was all wrong and it apparently has a thermal cutout. Well after scouring the web found a wiring diagram and eventually managed to suss out the correct pinout. Cut the old plug of my smashed controller and connected it to the new one. Works a bloody treat.

While I was at it I replaced my old 4 warn solenoids (most likely the intermittent issie) with an Albright solenoid.

I also swapped out the rear springs I had in with some lighter (HD) duty springs I had in the shed, it had xtra HD for a steel tray canopy ute. Hopefully she is a bit smoother over bumps now too.

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[jay see]

See your using your spare time efficiently.👍

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[sooty_10]

See your using your spare time efficiently.👍

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I'm now at a quiet branch and have actually started stock piling projects to complete during work hours too. Going to wire up my solar regulator and panel this week hopefully.

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[sooty_10]

Got some new glow plugs in the mail today. Pulled the current ones out tested the resistance and they were all the same, even as the new ones. Then put them on 12v and they all seemed to work so who knows. I put the new ones in anyway while I was there.

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[BigRAWesty]

Got some new glow plugs in the mail today. Pulled the current ones out tested the resistance and they were all the same, even as the new ones. Then put them on 12v and they all seemed to work so who knows. I put the new ones in anyway while I was there.

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Lots of things can contribute to poor glow.
Poor earth from rail
Poor contact from rail to plug
Top nuts slightly loose.
While we did the valve gaps on my old td42 me Bro pulled my rail off and gave each nut an point of contact on the rail a light wire brush..
Made a noticeable difference on the cold mornings..

[sooty_10]

Lots of things can contribute to poor glow.
Poor earth from rail
Poor contact from rail to plug
Top nuts slightly loose.
While we did the valve gaps on my old td42 me Bro pulled my rail off and gave each nut an point of contact on the rail a light wire brush..
Made a noticeable difference on the cold mornings..
Yeah true that. Connections all were all good and tight, rail was relatively clean but I did give it a wipe and contact patches a slight rub so could have just needed that. Thought about putting old ones back in and seeing about that but figured while I had the new ones there might as bloody well put em in.

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[BigRAWesty]

Yeah true that. Connections all were all good and tight, rail was relatively clean but I did give it a wipe and contact patches a slight rub so could have just needed that. Thought about putting old ones back in and seeing about that but figured while I had the new ones there might as bloody well put em in.

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Yep I would have. How did the tips look??

[sooty_10]

Yep I would have. How did the tips look??
Tips were perfect. Sooted up a little but i figured that is normal after its been running. Once I test glowed them the soot burnt off and they got red hot.

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[BigRAWesty]

Tips were perfect. Sooted up a little but i figured that is normal after its been running. Once I test glowed them the soot burnt off and they got red hot.

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So..
Why did you change them?
What issues are your experiencing?
Did the new ones make any difference?

[threedogs]

Tips were perfect. Sooted up a little but i figured that is normal after its been running. Once I test glowed them the soot burnt off and they got red hot.

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Did you think it was time for a change?
My OE ones lasted just on 200K

[sooty_10]

So..
Why did you change them?
What issues are your experiencing?
Did the new ones make any difference?
Basically changed them as I figured they are cheap enough (compared to injectors which are on the maintenance wish list) and was having a bit of rough starting especially cold mornings. Puff of white out back and for the first 10m down the road it would sometimes miss. After 10-50m it was fine. Would still start first go after glow usually within 2-3 starter turns. But just not smooth as if 4 or 5 cylinders only firing until heat got in? Once running it was fine smooth as and no misses.

So far the only cold start I did with it I forgot to take notice. However I don't recall it been a rough one. As its been sitting for a couple of days now I'm looking forward to seeing if it has made a difference or if it might be a leaky injector?

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[sooty_10]

Did you think it was time for a change?
My OE ones lasted just on 200K
Maybe mate I also have only recently clocked over 200k and looking at doing injectors and a few other bits and bobs soon too.

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[BigRAWesty]

Basically changed them as I figured they are cheap enough (compared to injectors which are on the maintenance wish list) and was having a bit of rough starting especially cold mornings. Puff of white out back and for the first 10m down the road it would sometimes miss. After 10-50m it was fine. Would still start first go after glow usually within 2-3 starter turns. But just not smooth as if 4 or 5 cylinders only firing until heat got in? Once running it was fine smooth as and no misses.

So far the only cold start I did with it I forgot to take notice. However I don't recall it been a rough one. As its been sitting for a couple of days now I'm looking forward to seeing if it has made a difference or if it might be a leaky injector?

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Fair enough.. not wrong about injectors price..
But if your getting rough start and white smoke you may have a faulty one..

[sooty_10]

Fair enough.. not wrong about injectors price..
But if your getting rough start and white smoke you may have a faulty one..
Plan is to get a couple more mods done and then injectors / tune done.

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[BigRAWesty]

Plan is to get a couple more mods done and then injectors / tune done.

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My brother recommend to do the pump with injectors..
If the pump is a bit work it could affect crack pressure and thus timing could be a bit out..

[sooty_10]

My brother recommend to do the pump with injectors..
If the pump is a bit work it could affect crack pressure and thus timing could be a bit out..
Good advice I'll get it inspected most likely if it needs a freshen I'll weigh up a 12mm.

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[threedogs]

Brought this one way valve for my Dawes set up
will look heaps better than the OE one Im using now

[threedogs]

Plan is to get a couple more mods done and then injectors / tune done.

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Next big trip you go on throw some injector cleaner in the main tank.
Thats what I do if going away

[megatexture]

Fixed a crack in the windscreen with a super cheap kit and it's worked a treat

[mudski]

Brought this one way valve for my Dawes set up
will look heaps better than the OE one Im using now

wheres that valve go John?

[threedogs]

wheres that valve go John?

going to put it in line replacing the OE one way valve in the Dawes set up

[Bloggsy]

On the weekend, fitted 4 x 4" ironman foam cell pro shocks, new front sway bar bushes (thanks to Mudski for supplying) and new nuts, bolts & sleeves for the front sway bar links.

[VK2FMIA]

Finished installing new speakers in the doors. Went with 6 1/2 inch JVC CS-DR620`s, 50 watt nominal, 300 watt peak. Good match for the standard Clarion head unit. Got them for $45.95 a pair delivered on Ebay. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-JVC-CS-DR620-SUIT-6-6-5-INCH-2-WAY-250-WATT-SPEAKERS-CAR-AUDIO-STEREO-PAIR-/282004290061?hash=item41a8c3fa0d:g:L0oAAOSww9VXhEo B These retail in the shops for around $70.00 a pair.

Rear speakers sounded terrible at first, very tinny bass, this was caused by the inner door panel vibrating with the speaker. Fixed the problem by bracing the inner & outer skins with a block of styrofoam. Would recommend these to anyone looking to replace the standard speakers.

Sounds great now, good to be able to listen to some decent tunes on those long trips.

All set now for a new touchscreen head unit (will miss having a cassette player though!)

[sooty_10]

Drop boxes in and new genuine radius bushes.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/08/224.jpg

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[bazzaboy]

Finished installing my new rear door table. Had an issue with central locking not working, but with the assistance of a forum member, solved the problem. Very happy with the out come.

[Stropp]

Finished installing my new rear door table. Had an issue with central locking not working, but with the assistance of a forum member, solved the problem. Very happy with the out come.

what type of table is that and where did you get it, it looks like a caravan outside table but it fits the door better than the others ive seen

[sooty_10]

Adjusted my panhards. Realigned steering wheel while replacing tierod end boots. Now I think I need a new steering dampner. It pushes in really easy and is severe resistance to pull out. I would have assumed it would be similar both directions?

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[bazzaboy]

what type of table is that and where did you get it, it looks like a caravan outside table but it fits the door better than the others ive seen

If you chase "Caravan Picnic Table BLACK FOLDABLE with LED Lights' on Ebay you will find it. You do have to trim some plastic off the bottom edge to allow the door to close and lock properly. Asking price was $175

[BigRAWesty]

Got out and used the biatch...
It wasn't mud..
It was nearly river crossings....
Was with a well set up 100 on 35's..
I was on 31" slicks lol..
Now need a new ac bearing lol..
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[mudnut]

Thanks for the invite:P Doesn't matter, had the Old Trol's electrical guts out while I fitted relays for the headlights.

[BigRAWesty]

Thanks for the invite:P Doesn't matter, had the Old Trol's electrical guts out while I fitted relays for the headlights.
Sorry bloke. Was decided at 10 am lol and we headed north.
Next one well plan better

[threedogs]

Stropp heres one version if you want the one with the led light yell out
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/391527530606?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[mudski]

Wished it was in my possession... Im starting to get sad now.:(

[bazzaboy]

Guys,

FYI ........

Just be aware that this is an aluminum one. Normally a good thing, but at those measurements you still have to trim off about 20-25mm off the bottom to allow the rear door to close. A little bit more involved than cutting the plastic one which has the same holding weight capacity and LED light.



Stropp heres one version if you want the one with the led light yell out
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/391527530606?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[BigRAWesty]

Fitted my progressive bumps in the rear ready for new lift to arrive..
Just a wee bit bigger..
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[threedogs]

Plan for tomorrow is to fit my Icom 440 hand piece into the central dash.
The main body is under the dash and Ive brought a rjff patch cord so I can
put the hand piece anywhere I want. The hand piece holder will be on the
2nd glovebox lid held there with pressure sensitive double sided tape. That
patch cord is 1mtr long. well thats tomorrow taken care of, lol lol
As with all these hand pieces with all the buttons and scren the speaker
could be better, I might put an extension speaker yet Im not sure .
They should make them Bluetooth lol

[mudnut]

Finally finished upgrading the headlights with relays, finished the driving lights and fitting the larger alternator lead.

[threedogs]

Finally finished upgrading the headlights with relays, finished the driving lights and fitting the larger alternator lead.

Lets us know how white they are now later on eh lol
what size globes are you running

[mudnut]

I think they're 110 watts. I couldn't look at 'em without squinting when I turned them on.

[threedogs]

Does the GQ have steel or plastic reflectors, Ive stuffed my with 100w HID 5000k
mudnut

[mudnut]

They're the stock sealed beams and the driving lights are glass and steel. I should've said fitted relays, not upgraded the globes.

[mudnut]

Does the GQ have steel or plastic reflectors, Ive stuffed my with 100w HID 5000k
mudnut

Too bloody bright!! This is the first time I have driven a vehicle with driving lights. I have to adjust the height up a wee bit as the glare off the road is quite strong. They make the stockies look like candles and I don't know how I ever drove without them.

[mudski]

Rang the mechanic today and asked to remind me what colour car I have. :wink:

[Stropp]

had mine checked over and its all good ready for the powerlines :) bring it on

[Bacho86]

Rang the mechanic today and asked to remind me what colour car I have. :wink:

How's you go getting the RWC completed, did they take it somewhere else??


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[mudski]

Aparently thats all good. They're just flat out and shuffling cars around like a deck of cards.

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[jay see]

A bit of a mixed bag today.

Changed engine oil and filter. Oil pressure up a little in the short drives that were done today. Not holding my breath. We see what it reads on the way to work tomorrow.

Dropped some diff oil and added 300ml of engine flush.

Started to take off the steering wheel to get the box central and then fit the adjustable draglink. Problem is that I didn't know that there are security screws, so that brought that to an end for now.

Moved on to the passenger window. Tried to open up the main window switch in the drivers door didn't get very far so rang a few wreckers and they want $90 for a second hand one, fark that. Ordered a new one off eBay and have already got the dispatch email.

Still need to look at the winch solenoid, guests for another day....

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[mudski]

A bit of a mixed bag today.

Changed engine oil and filter. Oil pressure up a little in the short drives that were done today. Not holding my breath. We see what it reads on the way to work tomorrow.

Dropped some diff oil and added 300ml of engine flush.

Started to take off the steering wheel to get the box central and then fit the adjustable draglink. Problem is that I didn't know that there are security screws, so that brought that to an end for now.

Moved on to the passenger window. Tried to open up the main window switch in the drivers door didn't get very far so rang a few wreckers and they want $90 for a second hand one, fark that. Ordered a new one off eBay and have already got the dispatch email.

Still need to look at the winch solenoid, guests for another day....

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Yeah I think I need to look at my winch too. I want to run some wires in the cab for some dash switches.

[jay see]

Yeah I think I need to look at my winch too. I want to run some wires in the cab for some dash switches.
Yeah, that's on the cards too, but for now I just want it to work every time I push the button, not when it wants to.

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[Hodge]

Took her up to the high country for a few wet days. Her first drive in many many weeks.
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[mudski]

Took her up to the high country for a few wet days. Her first drive in many many weeks.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=68806&stc=1

Damn you Hodge!
When I get my car back. Lets go.

[Kimbo63]

A bit of a mixed bag today.

Changed engine oil and filter. Oil pressure up a little in the short drives that were done today. Not holding my breath. We see what it reads on the way to work tomorrow.

Dropped some diff oil and added 300ml of engine flush.

Started to take off the steering wheel to get the box central and then fit the adjustable draglink. Problem is that I didn't know that there are security screws, so that brought that to an end for now.

Moved on to the passenger window. Tried to open up the main window switch in the drivers door didn't get very far so rang a few wreckers and they want $90 for a second hand one, fark that. Ordered a new one off eBay and have already got the dispatch email.

Still need to look at the winch solenoid, guests for another day....

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Is your steering wheel out because you did a lift or has it been taken off and put on wrong?

[jay see]

Is your steering wheel out because you did a lift or has it been taken off and put on wrong?
I had a offset kingpin fitted to correct the camber, which made the steering wheel out. They removed and refitted it so it was straight.
Should've told them to leave it as I was always going to fit a adjustable draglink.

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[threedogs]

Rang the mechanic today and asked to remind me what colour car I have. :wink:

Are they fixing all the faults ????

[threedogs]

mudski yell out when your free so you can wire up my !. winch on/off
and 2.winch in/out. Yell out what wire I will require and Ill grab some from TJM.
LOL
Switches already fitted but unable to do the work as you know,lol

[mudski]

Are they fixing all the faults ????
Been rectified... I fixed the faults six months ago....Lol They are just doing some minor things....

mudski yell out when your free so you can wire up my !. winch on/off
and 2.winch in/out. Yell out what wire I will require and Ill grab some from TJM.
LOL
Switches already fitted but unable to do the work as you know,lol

Err. What?

[threedogs]

New wiper blades and added some T2 Castrol

[Woof]

Just clocked up 108,000 ks on the old GU

[Bush Ranger]

Air filter box rubber and the small rear barn door extension bracket.

[AB]

Tested my car for the 45th time to find out its ok!!!!

[jay see]

Tested my car for the 45th time to find out its ok!!!!
Well that's a good thing then.👌

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[Stropp]

Just clocked up 108,000 ks on the old GU

Worn out mate, I'll give you $2.50 😜

[AB]

Well that's a good thing then. Sent from my XT1068 using Tapatalk Yep just one last final test to do and then I'll do a full write up on the crap I have gone through in the last month...

[Hodge]

Made use of some sunshine.
Fitted up some Boss tower braces... Task I've been procrastinating for a while now.

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[jay see]

Tranny service, dropped engine oil again and will change it again in about 1000ks with better quality oil and new diff oil.

Had a hiccup with the transmission gasket and had to buy another kit. Other than that no other issues.


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[Bacho86]

Finally got around to fixing my power aerial, was a nice straight forward replacement!


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[mudski]

Finally got around to fixing my power aerial, was a nice straight forward replacement!


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I fixed mine. Even though it wasnt broken.
I just disconnected it so its down all the time and fitted an whip antenna.
Now i have radio reception.

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[Hodge]

I fixed mine. Even though it wasnt broken.
I just disconnected it so its down all the time and fitted an whip antenna.
Now i have radio reception.

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Exactly what I done. Now I got awesome reception and pickup a lot of FM stations when we go camping, instead of just AM.

[mudski]

Exactly what I done. Now I got awesome reception and pickup a lot of FM stations when we go camping, instead of just AM.

You gave me the idea... :smiley_thumbs_up:

[Winnie]

Have you guys just used the GME fm whip? Been thinking about buying one for a while, my radio antenna is half the size its supposed to be... Lol

[Bacho86]

I fixed mine. Even though it wasnt broken.
I just disconnected it so its down all the time and fitted an whip antenna.
Now i have radio reception.

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Exactly what I done. Now I got awesome reception and pickup a lot of FM stations when we go camping, instead of just AM.

This would have be usual information a couple weeks ago!! Lol


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[Skitzyrex]

Have you guys just used the GME fm whip? Been thinking about buying one for a while, my radio antenna is half the size its supposed to be... Lol

That's what I used Winnie. Also don't need to worry about it snapping off in scrub.

[Rip'n'Shred]

That's what I used Winnie. Also don't need to worry about it snapping off in scrub.
Where did you mount it? Got a pic?

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[mudski]

Have you guys just used the GME fm whip? Been thinking about buying one for a while, my radio antenna is half the size its supposed to be... Lol
Yeah the GME one mate.


Where did you mount it? Got a pic?

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Just on the spare aerial mount on thr bar....

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[sooty_10]

Ive been using the GME fm aerial for ages heaps better reception then the factory jobbies. Although I did snap it the other weekend out bush - $25 to replace the whip.

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[garett]

put a full set of body mounts in it

[mudski]

put a full set of body mounts in it
Fun job doing them isnt it....

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[garett]

it wasn't too bad. used a hoist and a welder. i pre cleaned the threads and oiled em up. only one of the rear captive nuts spun (welded that sucker back on)

[Skitzyrex]

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[sooty_10]

Fun job doing them isnt it....

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I'm contemplating doing mine. Not looking forward to the task or the cost.

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[sooty_10]

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Thats exactly where mine is.... nice work

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[Winnie]

I'm contemplating doing mine. Not looking forward to the task or the cost.

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Mine have needed to be done for a while but the bloody cost is putting me off.
I don't think it's that bad of a job to do though.

[Chappy]

Installed my new drawers. What a massive difference. Awesome quality.

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[mudski]

I'm contemplating doing mine. Not looking forward to the task or the cost.

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I just used my trolly jack with length of 100mm square timber on it to lift the body.
The front seats need to also come out as one of the bolts screws in the opposite way to all others. Dont know why...
And there is a small crossmember just infront of the rear fuel tank that is bolted to the floor. This needs to be undone too otherwise the rear mounted will be impossible to change over.
Took me a few hours to do.
Id recommend replacing the front mount bolts only too. These bolts will be rusted in for sure as they screw into the radiator support panel. All the other bolts will be like new still.
Cost is not a lot for what you get too.its about $350 from memory for the set or bushes.

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[threedogs]

I'm contemplating doing mine. Not looking forward to the task or the cost.

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Not sure how many body blocks are required but I think I have 6 x 70mm ones here
Id never need them
Dark blue poly blocks,,, these are the best to use so Im told

[Rossco]

Washed it. . . Only took half a day. . .

[Mikk]

Went by the garage to se if it has fixt it self. no luck this time either.
Done building the house now so maby its time to do somthing. It has not been out of the garage in 2 years....

[Winnie]

Washed it. . . Only took half a day. . .
Ah so you're home then! I bet a little part inside of you is glad to be home but the other much bigger part inside you is busy thinking of ideas for the next one!

[Sir Roofy]

Washed it. . . Only took half a day. . .

The crap doesn't come of easy

[Rossco]

Ah so you're home then! I bet a little part inside of you is glad to be home but the other much bigger part inside you is busy thinking of ideas for the next one!
Yep got home on Saturday. To be honest only a very little bit glad to be home it's taking a bit if adjusting! !
Can't complain tho was a great trip just over 10,000 k all up better change the oil i think. . .

Yeah maybe a little weekender soon, how did you go with your clutch or don't ask? ! !

[Winnie]

Don't ask! Lol. Nah I have got the new hose to put in but haven't had a chance yet.
New fuel pump is built and should be here soon too which I am dead keen for! But obviously need to sort the clutch out first

[Stropp]

I've been offered a 12mm built new pump for $2000 is that ok no exchange and it's by a reputable company over here but not Ufi

[DX grunt]

It took a while, but I washed off all the MUD - from driving on the wet dirt roads around here. lol.

[Stropp]

i drove mine out to see the mexicans, the bastards brought the weather with them :(

[Rossco]

i drove mine out to see the mexicans, the bastards brought the weather with them :(
It's beautiful over here :) . . .

[mudski]

It's beautiful over here :) . . .

Certainly is! Until tomorrow arvo.

[Rossco]

Certainly is! Until tomorrow arvo.
Yeah Friday sounds a bit WET !!!

[rainsey]

Converted an engineering certificate into an actual Rego slip with new GVM and engine capacity..... Oh yeah baby


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[AD07]

Hi all...just had a "rego check" done and thought I better add a few things..
catch can
tillix kit
egr blank
new intercooler
3" exh
oil, fuel, air filter & service
boost / egt gauges
new manual trans oil
new turbo ( wasn't planned, but the old one was leaking)
very happy with the end result.
68958

[Stropp]

Yeah Friday sounds a bit WET !!!

forecast for saturday clearing showers, that should make it interesting at the powerlines

[BigRAWesty]

Picked up. .
Looks awesomehttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/60.jpg

[garett]

made my car tow a car 1/3 of its age to the scrap metal place....

[sooty_10]

Picked up. .
Looks awesomehttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/60.jpg
Where did you order from? What is the rough per shock price. I'm considering my shock options at the moment.

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[sooty_10]

Put in my second glovebox which has been sitting in the shed for several years waiting on me to pull my finger out. Then also started doing some rewiring. Including an in cab fuse block and my solar regulator for my permanent roof panels. Still have to finish off the wiring though.

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[BigRAWesty]

Where did you order from? What is the rough per shock price. I'm considering my shock options at the moment.

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Prodiesel Motorsport.
In Melbourne.
Matt has been awesome to deal with.
For a full set or factory 2.0 remote res shocks adjusted to suit your ride was $1700.
I got adjusters added to the rear shocks to control the extra weight when loaded and they are $300 a pair..
And then king springs were $450 the set.

[sooty_10]

Prodiesel Motorsport.
In Melbourne.
Matt has been awesome to deal with.
For a full set or factory 2.0 remote res shocks adjusted to suit your ride was $1700.
I got adjusters added to the rear shocks to control the extra weight when loaded and they are $300 a pair..
And then king springs were $450 the set.
Ohh tempting.... I am considering profenders or armadas as well. Or maybe just go some basic shocks. It's such a mine field out there with shocks. Did you supply corner weights etc? What lengths did you get? What lift springs?

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[mudski]

Drove it back from the workshop after a nearly 5 week separation. God its good to be back the behind the wheel of the mighty 4.2 again.

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[BigRAWesty]

I did leave it in Matts hands mainly as he does this stuff daily.. he is the dealer for fox.and kings so knows his stuff.

I've gone 2" lift.
Supplied axle weights.
He's gone a 2" spring to handle front axle weight.
But rear he's gone 3" standard rate spring as its a bit heavier than most normal cars and the 3" standard rides nicer than a rated 2" coil.
I have gone 8" fronts and 10" rears.
I have also swapped to 80 series bumps all round and I'll need to work out how much up travel I have ad I may need to left the front shock tower..

[sooty_10]

I did leave it in Matts hands mainly as he does this stuff daily.. he is the dealer for fox.and kings so knows his stuff.

I've gone 2" lift.
Supplied axle weights.
He's gone a 2" spring to handle front axle weight.
But rear he's gone 3" standard rate spring as its a bit heavier than most normal cars and the 3" standard rides nicer than a rated 2" coil.
I have gone 8" fronts and 10" rears.
I have also swapped to 80 series bumps all round and I'll need to work out how much up travel I have ad I may need to left the front shock tower..
Thanks mate great info.

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[BigRAWesty]

Thanks mate great info.

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Imo the shocks are cheap..
It's the add on's that add up lol..
I also got remote res mounts for the front spring mounts, protection boots for the shafts, air bags and bump stops..
So total it was around $3g

[sooty_10]

Imo the shocks are cheap..
It's the add on's that add up lol..
I also got remote res mounts for the front spring mounts, protection boots for the shafts, air bags and bump stops..
So total it was around $3g
I have 80 series bumps in the front already. And firestone rear airbags. I currently have 3inch flexy coils and suspension stuff shocks. Took it in to ARB for a check over and new steering dampener the other week and they mentions my front shocks might be shot. Rears apparently are still ok. But figured I might look at replacing the lot.

It does add up indeed....
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[BigRAWesty]

I have 80 series bumps in the front already. And firestone rear airbags. I currently have 3inch flexy coils and suspension stuff shocks. Took it in to ARB for a check over and new steering dampener the other week and they mentions my front shocks might be shot. Rears apparently are still ok. But figured I might look at replacing the lot.

It does add up indeed....
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Well your pretty will set.
To start I was looking at superior shocks..
I never really looked at armadas as I wanted the adjusters and rebuildable.
I think superior were $1300-1400. around that..
But they are factory set..
They can adjust shims to suit but want the car.
Also I think Matt mentioned it in my thread..
Superior have done shocks before and gone, come and gone and are now back again..
Fox have been around for much longer..
So in my eyes fox was a safer investment.

[sooty_10]

Well your pretty will set.
To start I was looking at superior shocks..
I never really looked at armadas as I wanted the adjusters and rebuildable.
I think superior were $1300-1400. around that..
But they are factory set..
They can adjust shims to suit but want the car.
Also I think Matt mentioned it in my thread..
Superior have done shocks before and gone, come and gone and are now back again..
Fox have been around for much longer..
So in my eyes fox was a safer investment.
Do you know what a rebuild cost of foxes are? Also what estimated life between rebuilds?

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[sooty_10]

Imo the shocks are cheap..
It's the add on's that add up lol..
I also got remote res mounts for the front spring mounts, protection boots for the shafts, air bags and bump stops..
So total it was around $3g
Funny thing is I just bought a whole car on the road with 10 months rego for less than a grand...... ahhh patrol life.

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[BigRAWesty]

Do you know what a rebuild cost of foxes are? Also what estimated life between rebuilds?

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Funny thing is I just bought a whole car on the road with 10 months rego for less than a grand...... ahhh patrol life.

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Bloody good buy that is then..

Um no idea on cost..
And life is a hard one..
Matt thinks our setup should service us for 10 years..
But if we start doing more remote work then of course it'll reduce.

[mudski]

Funny thing is I just bought a whole car on the road with 10 months rego for less than a grand...... ahhh patrol life.

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Is that the beamer mate? Ive been thinking of doing the same. So then i can do stuff to my car and not be in so much of a rush about it.

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[taslucas]

Is that the beamer mate? Ive been thinking of doing the same. So then i can do stuff to my car and not be in so much of a rush about it.

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I thought the same. Got a cheap vt then moved it along when it got tired, bought the Calais then got hooked on it and had no money for the patrol lol

>>>tappin from tassie

[mudski]

I thought the same. Got a cheap vt then moved it along when it got tired, bought the Calais then got hooked on it and had no money for the patrol lol

>>>tappin from tassie
Haha! Exactly what my wife said to me. I'm like, Nah babe. I'll just buy a cheap shitter... She's like. Yeah and you spend even more time out in the garage fixing it and playing with it.... I'm thinking to get an old MK shorty though. Bloody hate sitting low in a car and not being able to see over the car in front. Buuut. I know what will happen if I by an MK. "I'll be just out in the garage babe!"

Maybe a zook???

[sooty_10]

Is that the beamer mate? Ive been thinking of doing the same. So then i can do stuff to my car and not be in so much of a rush about it.

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Yep was $800 with transfer fees and stamp duty. Bought new tyres and windscreen and it was good to go, all up cost me about $1800 on the road and that includes a second spare wreck I picked up and will part out for $$. I'm doing a heap of country miles where I'm working now so save the patrol a bit.
I've got to be careful not to want to do it up to much... haha it is a fun little car to drive.

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[growler2058]

Installed a new wireless, with hands free blue tooth and stuff

[sooty_10]

Installed a new wireless, with hands free blue tooth and stuff
Which one mate? Looking at one for my new daily.

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[growler2058]

Just a single din Fusion $160 from super crap auto

[jay see]

Do you know what a rebuild cost of foxes are? Also what estimated life between rebuilds?

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Curious to know those that have adjustable shocks, how often do you change the settings and how long did it take to get it right.
I have no intention of getting any, but would like to know.

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[sooty_10]

Just a single din Fusion $160 from super crap auto
Ahh right so full head unit bluetooth setup...

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[growler2058]

Yeah itsgot USb port as well

[timbar]

[emoji1303]


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[mudski]

Yesterday, Removed the front left flare and cleaned the kilo of mud in there. Then used a hole saw and made a big drain hole in the bottom of the flare. Then did the same to the sill panel, the lower section of the flare tucks around this part, which was also full of mud.

[BigRAWesty]

Curious to know those that have adjustable shocks, how often do you change the settings and how long did it take to get it right.
I have no intention of getting any, but would like to know.

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I got the adjusters in the rear purely for the huge weight range the patrol will have.
So Matt has valved mine to suit my weight on stage 2 of 9.
So I can go slightly softer or firm it up when loaded or towing..
Cant wait to bolt it in!!

[Kimbo63]

Yesterday, Removed the front left flare and cleaned the kilo of mud in there. Then used a hole saw and made a big drain hole in the bottom of the flare. Then did the same to the sill panel, the lower section of the flare tucks around this part, which was also full of mud.
Any photos by chance mark?

[Ben-e-boy]

So Matt has valved mine to suit my weight on stage 2 of 9.
So I can go slightly softer or firm it up when loaded or towing..


Was that your request or recomended and what rate springs did you buy

[BigRAWesty]

Was that your request or recomended and what rate springs did you buy
Yep.
I wanted the ability to go slightly softer when on the outback roads.
And no idea on rates.
I supplied Matt the axle weights as it stood and he's supplied springs to suit those weights. None if that +100kg or whatever.. it's all off actual weights
I have air bags to go in the rear aswell so that has been taken into account aswell.

[Throbbinhood]

Washed it after getting it dirty on Saturday. Geez some big bits of mud came off from underneath, and I'm sure I've missed 90% of it. Gotta love muddies.

[Ben-e-boy]

So what was the weights. What valving was installed ie. #35, #40 etc

[mudski]

Any photos by chance mark?

Thats one thing I forgot to do sorry. Pretty much on the underside of the flare( facing down) theres a large hole, I just used a hole saw, this exposes the bottom of the sill panel, then in the sill panel itself I drilled three smaller holes there for the crud to drain out. As there was a fair bit in there that has nowhere to go once its in there.

[mudnut]

Finally finished fitting the Superior Coil Tower Brace (no body lift).

[Throbbinhood]

Finally finished fitting the Superior Coil Tower Brace (no body lift).

Sounds like you had fun with that!

[mudnut]

I have completed the feedback form on their website as I still have to buy some75mm bolts to fit in the adjustment on the front arms. I took my time as I have health problems. If i had the choice again I would pay someone to fit the braces.

[mudski]

I have completed the feedback form on their website as I still have to buy some75mm bolts to fit in the adjustment on the front arms. I took my time as I have health problems. If i had the choice again I would pay someone to fit the braces.

Hope it nothing too serious mate....

[threedogs]

Thats one thing I forgot to do sorry. Pretty much on the underside of the flare( facing down) theres a large hole, I just used a hole saw, this exposes the bottom of the sill panel, then in the sill panel itself I drilled three smaller holes there for the crud to drain out. As there was a fair bit in there that has nowhere to go once its in there.

were you able to treat any unpainted surfaces or didnt bother about it?

[threedogs]

Just a single din Fusion $160 from super crap auto

Doof doof doof doof doof doof doof you animal ohh yeah doof doof doof
A little bit more $$ and you couldve had an Andriod double din set up
for what reason I have no idea why

[BigRAWesty]

So what was the weights. What valving was installed ie. #35, #40 etc
1450 front and 1350 rear.
And no idea on shims / valves went in.
I can ask if your interested.

[DX grunt]

It's not what I did, but what my young bloke did. He's a qualified tradie and honoured his warranty work! lol

Everything in the pod now works. My DVD player works, the onboard shower works, the lights work.

Gunna do a 'dry run' this coming weekend.

The only thing is, I haven't got a shower tent. Oh well, enough said! PML

I'll send you some pics.

Rossco

[Winnie]

The only thing is, I haven't got a shower tent. Oh well, enough said! PML

I'll send you some pics.

Rossco, please don't!

[DX grunt]

Rossco, please don't!

Remember, Winnie.....Words not pictures, words not pictures. PML

[growler2058]

Doof doof doof doof doof doof doof you animal ohh yeah doof doof doof
A little bit more $$ and you couldve had an Andriod double din set up
for what reason I have no idea why

Not much chop with an iOS device :)



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[Ben-e-boy]

1450 front and 1350 rear.
And no idea on shims / valves went in.
I can ask if your interested.

Yes that would be good aswell as springs

[BigRAWesty]

Yes that would be good aswell as springs
The specs on shocks are unavailable.
But have gone medium rate 2" front and standard rear 3" spring.

[nissannewby]

The specs on shocks are unavailable.
But have gone medium rate 2" front and standard rear 3" spring.

What is "medium" and "standard" rate?

[BigRAWesty]

What is "medium" and "standard" rate?
That's just what they call em.
They are to suit the weights above.

[mudski]

were you able to treat any unpainted surfaces or didnt bother about it?

I didn't have time. I stupidly decided to do this when I was supposed to be going out and forgot about the going out bit. SO it was all put back together in a rush. Once the weather dries out and warms up I will do it when I do the other side.

[Kimbo63]

I didn't have time. I stupidly decided to do this when I was supposed to be going out and forgot about the going out bit. SO it was all put back together in a rush. Once the weather dries out and warms up I will do it when I do the other side.
Grap some photos if you remember mate also it pays to remove the bottom guard bolts and levering out the guards when washing out the mud between the guard and cab nasty trap in there and the drain is a flat square hole gets blocked too easy

[threedogs]

Grap some photos if you remember mate also it pays to remove the bottom guard bolts and levering out the guards when washing out the mud between the guard and cab nasty trap in there and the drain is a flat square hole gets blocked too easy

On my other 4x4 it was important to remove the rubber bungs under the doors.
is it the same for Patrols , or just push a stick up the drain hole to make sure
they are not blocked ???lol

[Kimbo63]

On my other 4x4 it was important to remove the rubber bungs under the doors.
is it the same for Patrols , or just push a stick up the drain hole to make sure
they are not blocked ???lol
Haven't found a problem with build up in the doors the seals around the Windows seems to do a good job keeping the crap out TD

[mudski]

I pulled the outer door window seals off a while back to replace the drivers seal as it was broken. The amount of crud in there under the seal was amazing. So i removed all outer door window seals and scrubbed it clean and also washed and scrubbed the seals themselves as the felt section had gone hard over time from the dirt. Just washing them made the felt section much better.
Was a fairly quick and easy job to do aswell.
One screw for the front doors and two for the rears.
That flat section you talk of Kimbo is where i drilled the holes. So that dirt has somewhere to go.
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[Ben-e-boy]

That's just what they call em.
They are to suit the weights above.

When you get them, count the number of active coils (not the top and bottom coil), measure wire diameter, free length and installed length.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Got the brakes hoses done with a slight adjustment to the rear something brake something so that I get a little more rear braking to make it think I am a little heavier than I am.
It brakes a hell of a lot better than it did before. Still SHIT but better. Lol

[nissannewby]

That's just what they call em.
They are to suit the weights above.

I was after actual rates not what they are desribed as. Do as ben-e has said and he will work it out.

[BigRAWesty]

When you get them, count the number of active coils (not the top and bottom coil), measure wire diameter, free length and installed length.


I was after actual rates not what they are desribed as. Do as ben-e has said and he will work it out.
Got em here but not going in for a bit.

[Plasnart]

Got the brakes hoses done with a slight adjustment to the rear something brake something so that I get a little more rear braking to make it think I am a little heavier than I am.
It brakes a hell of a lot better than it did before. Still SHIT but better. Lol

Patrols have brakes??

[Kimbo63]

Patrols have brakes??
Its an option you must tick when you order one

[MEGOMONSTER]

Patrols have brakes??

I think I'll need to go Flintstones style.

[Plasnart]

Its an option you must tick when you order one

D'oh!


I think I'll need to go Flintstones style.

I got no toe prints left myself so thinking of joining a gorilla crime gang.

[Cuppa]

Patrols have brakes??

When I bought my Patrol I found the brakes to be very spongy & complained to the car yard I bought it from. They told me to take it to my local Nissan dealership to get fixed at no cost to me. Got it back from the dealer’s workshop who told me they had changed the fluid & bled them (they had the brake fluid was a different colour). Problem was that the brakes felt no different at all.
I complained & the workshop manager assured me that this was normal for Patrol brakes. Thinking he was treating me as a dumb car owner who knew nothing I made it clear that I did not believe that any properly working brakes could feel so bad. He assurred me again that they were normal & added that Nissan deliberately design them like this to ensure that owners are less likely to lock the brakes accidentally in off road conditions! Convinced he was spinning me a line I continued to complain, whereupon he led me to a customer’s almost new ST wagon & invited me to sit in the driver seat & test the brake pedal for myself. It felt exactly like mine - like if you press hard enough the pedal could touch the floor. In reality the brakes would lock before you got to that point. Nevertheless the brakes inspired no confidence whatsoever. Different pads & rotors on the front gave a noticeable improvement. (Anyone know if there are any performance shoes available for the rear drums?).

[Plasnart]

......He assurred me again that they were normal & added that Nissan deliberately design them like this to ensure that owners are less likely to lock the brakes accidentally in off road conditions!.......

Sounds just like what a car dealer might say (insert personal opinion car dealers). Would this spongyness be an ADR-compliant design aspect? I think not.

I have no idea how Patrol brakes meet minimum standards.

[jay see]

Its an option you must tick when you order one
Fark lucky the original owner ticked that box.

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[jay see]

I didn't have time. I stupidly decided to do this when I was supposed to be going out and forgot about the going out bit. SO it was all put back together in a rush. Once the weather dries out and warms up I will do it when I do the other side.
Ah, the joys of a daily.

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[Robo]

When I bought my Patrol I found the brakes to be very spongy & complained to the car yard I bought it from. They told me to take it to my local Nissan dealership to get fixed at no cost to me. Got it back from the dealer’s workshop who told me they had changed the fluid & bled them (they had the brake fluid was a different colour). Problem was that the brakes felt no different at all.
I complained & the workshop manager assured me that this was normal for Patrol brakes. Thinking he was treating me as a dumb car owner who knew nothing I made it clear that I did not believe that any properly working brakes could feel so bad. He assurred me again that they were normal & added that Nissan deliberately design them like this to ensure that owners are less likely to lock the brakes accidentally in off road conditions! Convinced he was spinning me a line I continued to complain, whereupon he led me to a customer’s almost new ST wagon & invited me to sit in the driver seat & test the brake pedal for myself. It felt exactly like mine - like if you press hard enough the pedal could touch the floor. In reality the brakes would lock before you got to that point. Nevertheless the brakes inspired no confidence whatsoever. Different pads & rotors on the front gave a noticeable improvement. (Anyone know if there are any performance shoes available for the rear drums?).

Humm the old GQ maverick wasn't spongy per say but teflon lines made a notable improvement in feel and response.
And patrol, well I'd say a little more pedal play than I like, stops well but yeah don't like the play/travel either.
Have a set of teflon coming for Pat, will let ya know how that goes, soon as they turn up.

[BigRAWesty]

Geeze you guys are sooks lol..
They stop don't they?
Your in 2.8T plus of rolling steel.
Go drive something like an old Bedford ute and they you'll appreciate what the patrol has lol.

[Robo]

Geeze you guys are sooks lol..
They stop don't they?
Your in 2.8T plus of rolling steel.
Go drive something like an old Bedford ute and they you'll appreciate what the patrol has lol.

Not biting here, just clarifying why its being talked about.

Yep 2.8t dry + 3.5 trailer, see then how the std brake system stacks up.
yes trailers have brakes but in an emergency you need all possible.
Or then going down a decent you want to be able to rely on stopping power.
That's the problem as I see it.

Then why do people "up grade" to TB48 rotors looking for more stopping power.
Just maybe mr nissan thought that people would buy the biggest engine for towing and gave it the larger diameter rotors and calipers.
finished crying lol

[BigRAWesty]

Not biting here, just clarifying why its being talked about.

Yep 2.8t dry + 3.5 trailer, see then how the std brake system stacks up.
yes trailers have brakes but in an emergency you need all possible.
Or then going down a decent you want to be able to rely on stopping power.
That's the problem as I see it.

Then why do people "up grade" to TB48 rotors looking for more stopping power.
Just maybe mr nissan thought that people would buy the biggest engine for towing and gave it the larger diameter rotors and calipers.
finished crying lol
I completely agree.
They could have been better.
But it's sorta like expecting a Chrysler 300c ride from a patrol.
People want lambo stopping power.

Yotas have good brakes.. 4 pot fronts and rear.
But there diffs are shit.
So maybe more went into strength then brakes to help keep costs under control.
Give me strength and I'll start slowing down 100m earlier lol..

[threedogs]

When I bought my Patrol I found the brakes to be very spongy & complained to the car yard I bought it from. They told me to take it to my local Nissan dealership to get fixed at no cost to me. Got it back from the dealer’s workshop who told me they had changed the fluid & bled them (they had the brake fluid was a different colour). Problem was that the brakes felt no different at all.
I complained & the workshop manager assured me that this was normal for Patrol brakes. Thinking he was treating me as a dumb car owner who knew nothing I made it clear that I did not believe that any properly working brakes could feel so bad. He assurred me again that they were normal & added that Nissan deliberately design them like this to ensure that owners are less likely to lock the brakes accidentally in off road conditions! Convinced he was spinning me a line I continued to complain, whereupon he led me to a customer’s almost new ST wagon & invited me to sit in the driver seat & test the brake pedal for myself. It felt exactly like mine - like if you press hard enough the pedal could touch the floor. In reality the brakes would lock before you got to that point. Nevertheless the brakes inspired no confidence whatsoever. Different pads & rotors on the front gave a noticeable improvement. (Anyone know if there are any performance shoes available for the rear drums?).

Id be investing in a set of teflon SS braided brake lines.
That should take a bit if no most of that "spongy" feel
away. Brake Safe are a vendor here and sell kits for all models.
As for HP shoes ,,talk to Brake Safe they should know

[threedogs]

Not biting here, just clarifying why its being talked about.

Yep 2.8t dry + 3.5 trailer, see then how the std brake system stacks up.
yes trailers have brakes but in an emergency you need all possible.
Or then going down a decent you want to be able to rely on stopping power.
That's the problem as I see it.

Then why do people "up grade" to TB48 rotors looking for more stopping power.
Just maybe mr nissan thought that people would buy the biggest engine for towing and gave it the larger diameter rotors and calipers.
finished crying lol

Im yet to see how 10mm extra diameter,,really 5mm will improve the stopping power
IMHO I dont think a 5mm bigger rotor [316mm] will stop any better than the 306mm rotor

[Kimbo63]

Im yet to see how 10mm extra diameter,,really 5mm will improve the stopping power
IMHO I dont think a 5mm bigger rotor [316mm] will stop any better than the 306mm rotor
its more to do with the twin piston calipers TD

[Winnie]

Im yet to see how 10mm extra diameter,,really 5mm will improve the stopping power
IMHO I dont think a 5mm bigger rotor [316mm] will stop any better than the 306mm rotor

The more you increase your diameter, the surface area of the rotor increases exponentially. It's a pretty big deal.

[threedogs]

Cuppa if you want your brakes to work properly
[better] then book it in at "Hopper Stoppers" in
Hoppers Crossing, they can make anything stop
on a dime, Dont have their number but would be easy to find
Winnie how much of that extra 5mm is being used??,
I agree with Kimbo63 the calipher upgrade is doing all the work

[mudski]

Then why do people "up grade" to TB48 rotors looking for more stopping power.
Just maybe mr nissan thought that people would buy the biggest engine for towing and gave it the larger diameter rotors and calipers.
finished crying lol


Im yet to see how 10mm extra diameter,,really 5mm will improve the stopping power
IMHO I dont think a 5mm bigger rotor [316mm] will stop any better than the 306mm rotor

You need to actually drive a Patrol that has done the conversion to see for yourself...
Its not just the larger rotor. The master cylinder and caliper pistons are larger on the 4.8's. I was going through my crash cam recordings last night, as it was recording whilst I was getting the brake test done by the engineer. A comment came up over the cam from the driver saying how good this(my) Patrol stops. And they are very surprised as they don't often get good brake results from a Patrol.
Doing the 4.8 brakes and braided brake lines is by far one of the best things I have done to the Patrol.
AND the test was done with Genuine Nissan Pads....

[mudski]

.... (Anyone know if there are any performance shoes available for the rear drums?).

Rear disc conversion Ian. Although less surface contact area using disc over drum, but you have more clamping power on a disc and less the chance of brake fade due to heat.

[threedogs]

Rear disc conversion Ian. Although less surface contact area using disc over drum, but you have more clamping power on a disc and less the chance of brake fade due to heat.

And less chance of having a shoe stuck inside the drum.GRrrrrrrr
I converted my RV troopy to disc rear end ,best mod ever.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Cuppa if you want your brakes to work properly
[better] then book it in at "Hopper Stoppers" in
Hoppers Crossing, they can make anything stop
on a dime, Dont have their number but would be easy to find
Winnie how much of that extra 5mm is being used??,
I agree with Kimbo63 the calipher upgrade is doing all the work

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/96.jpghope it helps

[threedogs]

All I know is alot of the winch challenge Patrols went there to enhance their brakes'

[nissannewby]

Get rid of the patrols bias valve and put an adjustable bias valve in. Then you will see a notable improvement.

[mudski]

Get rid of the patrols bias valve and put an adjustable bias valve in. Then you will see a notable improvement.

The OEM valve is Adjustable to though.... How adjustable I'm not sure.

[nissannewby]

The OEM valve is Adjustable to though.... How adjustable I'm not sure.

Yeah but is still flawed in its operation. There is improvements to be had if you want to gain a little more.