What did you do to your Patrol today!

[Plasnart]

Mocked up with black tape, another Wacky MB concept [emoji2957][emoji23]

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Not sure if I love it or hate it yet [emoji848]
Keen for your honest helpful thoughts prior to welding Team NP.com.au?

Certainly will keep I believe our pesky local Hills bugs from ram feeding into the airbox, open passenger side window for a Navi would be a lot more bearable too I imagine [emoji1696]

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The 30 degree downwards, slightly twisted final bend theory is for parked up outside/overnight camping torrential rains protection.

Have had previous plastic family GU wagon truckster ram head snorkels fill airboxes overnight and believe poor Rossco ‘s GQ once did the same nearly hydro-locking his beast on morning startup [emoji51]

EDIT: Besides looking a little kooky, not powder coated yet [emoji23] Could the extra nearly say 800mm of 4” pipe potentially hinder its air intake? I’m only chasing 150rwkw again [emoji1696]

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I’d say no bro. That 30 degree turndown lowers the intake height and if you get water coming over your window height you might be in big trouble.

Extend it up vertically at least 2 metres to be safe I reckon.

[BrazilianY60]

Extend it up vertically at least 2 metres to be safe I reckon.

That way he will be able to not just cross rivers but also to cross deep lakes.

[mudski]

I would for sure.

I struggle on freeways, the Simmo trip will not be fun for me @ 110kmh

What does yours do at 100kph?

[mudski]

I’d say no bro. That 30 degree turndown lowers the intake height and if you get water coming over your window height you might be in big trouble.


I think if he's got water up that high he's in the poo regardless.



Extend it up vertically at least 2 metres to be safe I reckon.

I have a nice looking 6inch chrome air ram here at work he could fit aswell.

[MB]

Cheers Legend’s, you’re all as wacky as I am [emoji736][emoji736][emoji23]

Struggling to locate my old school metal G welding clamps, spoiled myself on the way home and bought some long wanted C Visey grips:

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I’m far from a steel fabricator but this wacky method of mocking up pipe work with tape then tack welding through small tape cut holes N/S/E/W might actually work [emoji1696][emoji23]


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[PeeBee]

Looking good Mark. I had my staino 4" powder coated, came up really good if you want the black look

[Rossco]

All good. I found a s/h box from a 2008 low 100thou on the clock box. George will be doing the r & r for me. Now I'm thinking do I get the Mark 10% overdrive reduction gear now, since I have saved over 2K. This would bring my revs at 100kph from 2450 to 2205rpm.

Hmmm.Yeah do it, have the taller 5th in mine running 4.6s with 35s and 43% reduction gears and very happy with the overall gearing in the old girl. .

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[PeeBee]

Started and completed a pivot bracket for the Codan HF. Allows transport position at 30 deg tilt so it does not get clobbered from trees and branches, then undo 3 bolts and stand it upright with the antenna sections. Required a complicated 40mm RHS frame built and 6mm plate to anchor it to the POD frame and all clamped up with a greased turn plate, happy with the results, just needs the 3 tapped holes at 30 deg to complete.880258802488023

Loving the strip lights I got from a forum vendor, Ledlightcompany.com.au. They are so bright and draw nothing, has the added feature of white and yellow, white only or yellow only. Highly recommend them. Talk to Paul, great guy.

[jay see]

Not my patrol, not even a Nissan.

Helped my son install a 2" lift in his Colorado today. Was good spinning spanners, talking shit and having a couple old beverages with him..

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[PeeBee]

Bit more progress, chest infection, again, holding me back, but baby steps get the job done. Finished the pivot mount for the big antenna, then trial fitted the new TRED boxes, ordered another 65L unit, plenty of flexibility, have the rear seat frame platform mod in reserve as well.
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[BrazilianY60]

That is very cool. Are you a radio operator mate?

[PeeBee]

That is very cool. Are you a radio operator mate?

Yes I hold an amateur operator licence, but dont spend time on the service, its more for peace of mind contact if I ever need to get out of a jam. The HF service this radio works on has maybe a 3000klm range and is restricted in frequencies like the HAM frequencies.

[10G]

Goona be a few ham frequencies on that Simmo trip I reckon.
Sorry to hear you couldn't make that trip Phil, a real bummer.

[PeeBee]

Goona be a few ham frequencies on that Simmo trip I reckon.
Sorry to hear you couldn't make that trip Phil, a real bummer.

Work is getting intense and chaotic. Simply cant get away, PIA in all honesty.

[mudski]

Yeah do it, have the taller 5th in mine running 4.6s with 35s and 43% reduction gears and very happy with the overall gearing in the old girl. .

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After speaking with George I won't be doing it. As it stands, my fuel economy doesn't change if Im towing or not. George pointed this out, it seems my rev range must be right in the sweet spot.
I was concerned if I did the mod. I would be too low in the RPM, albeit only 200rpm lower. But I still can do it later if I wish.

[AB]

After speaking with George I won't be doing it. As it stands, my fuel economy doesn't change if Im towing or not. George pointed this out, it seems my rev range must be right in the sweet spot.
I was concerned if I did the mod. I would be too low in the RPM, albeit only 200rpm lower. But I still can do it later if I wish.

I forgot to reply to you before. I’m putting the 33’s back on this weekend and will let you know.


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[PeeBee]

Update on the Codan 'death Bracket', now modified.
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[PeeBee]

Fourth box arrived today, thinking about a couple more for the rear seat as have the platform config already sorted.
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[AB]

What does yours do at 100kph?

Hahaha forgot about this, I haven’t been able to get on roads for 110 but I did a naughty local 100kmh and it was 2400.

It’s up there at 110. I’ll get alternator sorted this weekend and take it for a run.


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[AB]

Hahaha forgot about this, I haven’t been able to get on roads for 110 but I did a naughty local 100kmh and it was 2400.

It’s up there at 110. I’ll get alternator sorted this weekend and take it for a run.


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That was on 35’s as well, my 33’s are back on for the Simpson.


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[PeeBee]

More or less finished the POD electrics today, debating whether I stick with the breaker panel or just run have short extension leads instead to the other side of the POD - bit extravagant with the separate panel I think.

Sorted out the lack of charge today, was missing a common earth, now rear batteries are charging, via the BCDC, solar and direct off alternator. Painted the sliders on the underside, taking two days to dry with the cold weather. With luck will get it out for a squirt down the highway before going back to the mine for a month straight - not looking forward to that.

[Stropp]

More or less finished the POD electrics today, debating whether I stick with the breaker panel or just run have short extension leads instead to the other side of the POD - bit extravagant with the separate panel I think.

Sorted out the lack of charge today, was missing a common earth, now rear batteries are charging, via the BCDC, solar and direct off alternator. Painted the sliders on the underside, taking two days to dry with the cold weather. With luck will get it out for a squirt down the highway before going back to the mine for a month straight - not looking forward to that.

Good luck mate hope she performs perfectly 👌

[PeeBee]

Good luck mate hope she performs perfectly 👌

Thanks Stropp, spent another big day on the barge, stuffing around and doing things once properly, 240V system now installed, double Makita 18V battery charger installed, on board Victron 240V charger installed, fitted the remaining pod anchors today, sorted out the coolant leak which was a loose clamp, need to sort out one more POD rear wall penetration, and fit a fuel isolation valve, then it will be on the final run. I have a number of hydraulic hoses under the car for the winches and they really need some robust supports. Off to the mine again for a month this time, so will address when I get back. Simply ran out of time today, and the temps plummet after about 5pm, so headed inside for a beer.

[AB]

Hahaha forgot about this, I haven’t been able to get on roads for 110 but I did a naughty local 100kmh and it was 2400.

It’s up there at 110. I’ll get alternator sorted this weekend and take it for a run.


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2600-2650 at 110kmh


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[MB]

Just got word, a piccy too, from my newfound weekend Legendary Lady panel beater.
My GQ guards are ready for CK0 code paint tomorrow & Tuesday:

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Ended up cheating and outsourcing a TIG welder Legendary Lad too for reconnecting my wacky trimmed idea:

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Tried my best with the Shed MIG and gave up……if it aint 10mm thick and 200+ amps I am a horrible welder [emoji23]

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These replacement guards for my Tassie munted ones sound like they’ll be getting used across the Simpson Desert/Mud Trek soon [emoji51]
Was hoping to run my 33” All-Terrains, might have to keep the 36” Simex on instead [emoji23]


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[PeeBee]

Look great Mark. My crossing of the Simpson was with mud terrains and I didnt get any further in the goop on the Strezleki than the guy with all terrains in all honesty, sticky power sapping muck, no friction, no go forward.

[MB]

Cheers Philstar [emoji120][emoji3590]
I’ll leave my DazWing Sand/Mud anchor aboard then should we?
Can I pretty please borrow your 33” ladder chains too [emoji120]


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[MB]

My professional lacking painting Agri-efforts……gotta love high temp pressure pack cans built for turbo/intercooler experimental Nuffy’s [emoji51][emoji23]

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[MudRunnerTD]

My professional lacking painting Agri-efforts……gotta love high temp pressure pack cans built for turbo/intercooler experimental Nuffy’s [emoji51][emoji23]

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Woulda looked better in Pink

[MB]

Get stuffed Poof [emoji100]


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[PeeBee]

Cheers Philstar [emoji120][emoji3590]
I’ll leave my DazWing Sand/Mud anchor aboard then should we?
Can I pretty please borrow your 33” ladder chains too [emoji120]


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Only have diamond pattern, but suspect there is no bottom to some of that goop so wasted effort - take em by all means, back in Melb June 19, will take a few hours to dig them out in the garage.

[PeeBee]

Woulda looked better in Pink

Maybe mimic a Y62 with some stickers "Hiiiiii, I'm Dazzy Sparkles from Butchy NP forum", of course with your MB moniker.

[MB]

Picked them up today, too good for the old farm ute, they’re gonna make the rest of the twuck look very out of place [emoji51]

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Might have to go for a drive through some blackberries tomorrow to match up some pinstripes [emoji23]


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[Rossco]

Oh beautiful Markie, might have to spray the rest of the cab to match[emoji6][emoji6][emoji106][emoji4]

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[BrazilianY60]

I agree with Rossco. Nothing like a fresh paint with a nice clear over it.

[MB]

Please Don’t get sucked in here by @Wossco’s sneaky Charm BZ Mate [emoji23]


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[MB]

FWIW: That Legendary Prick will make you SEE the Bestished Parts of Straya [emoji3590][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Rossco]

You know he (gramps) deserves it [emoji6][emoji106][emoji106]

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[jay see]

Another little shake down trip.

We were invited to spend a long weekend with some dear friends to celebrate her 50th. They're into mountain biking like we're onto 4wding. So they went out on the bikes and we drove the tracks around Yackandandah. The place that we were staying at is about 15 minutes away from the underground hut so on the way home I took them down to it. Bog stock Triton made it down and he loved it. We continued along the tracks and popped out at Myrtleford with my wife driving all day and onto home.

Not many pics, but if the troll always drove like this my fuel consumption would probably be a lot better. Pic was taken from the passenger seat, it sits just on 2000 rpm at 110. It helps that the Hume is pretty flat.. https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/37.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/38.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/39.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/40.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/41.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/42.jpg

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[MB]

Customised guards & snorkel finally fitted up:

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Replacement W2A (my fault) finally arrived and reconfigured the entire intake system, here’s hoping its next 2,000km run in goes a lot more smoothly [emoji51][emoji23]

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[joe.358win]

I haven't been on here for a long time, but had a failure coming out of the Wonnangatta Valley a few weeks ago. Started the repair process and is going well.
The plate is now welded and painter, getting another tower bracket today to weld in and fit the aftermarket Boss brackets a s well. https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/46.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/47.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/48.jpg

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[BrazilianY60]

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What brand/type are those timing belt looking clamps?

[PeeBee]

What brand/type are those timing belt looking clamps?

They are a constant tension style clamp, hellishly expensive but once you tighten them to setpoint the clamp remains tight.

[MB]

https://www.murraycorp.com/turbo-seal-constant-tension-clamps


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[MB]

Hold steady on purchasing Team NP [emoji51]
Its first two Dyno runs today kept blowing the hose off at the W2A Intercooler outlet side [emoji848]
Have raced across to Lilydale with two (2) of my original setup Norma T bolt style clamps that handled its first Dyno 2,000km ago.


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[Bidja]

Do use ones personnel preference by all means, used T-Bold clamps with first install of JT top mount cooler 25psi and kept blowing off.

Changed out to Breeze (USA) HD liner clamps_stainless steel all good. Used these since 2018 on PDI FM and only ever popped one off, when hauling up nth near the doggie Tugger Box. Always carry flex drive and correct hx socket.

https://www.uniclamp.com.au/products/liner-hose-clamps?_pos=3&_sid=921a385ac&_ss=r&variant=32628998602

[MB]

Legend, Thanks John [emoji120][emoji3590]


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[PeeBee]

Hold steady on purchasing Team NP [emoji51]
Its first two Dyno runs today kept blowing the hose off at the W2A Intercooler outlet side [emoji848]
Have raced across to Lilydale with two (2) of my original setup Norma T bolt style clamps that handled its first Dyno 2,000km ago.


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Thats a surprise I would have thought they would hold, obviously not. Can they be over tensioned and become in-effective also - might be a question for the supplier?

[PeeBee]

Hold steady on purchasing Team NP [emoji51]
Its first two Dyno runs today kept blowing the hose off at the W2A Intercooler outlet side [emoji848]
Have raced across to Lilydale with two (2) of my original setup Norma T bolt style clamps that handled its first Dyno 2,000km ago.


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This suggests the pressure drop across the w2a is either significant or the clamps are faulty if tensioned correctly. If the new ones hold I mean. A pressure gauge between turbo and w2a would give you some valuable info.

[MudRunnerTD]

Customised guards & snorkel finally fitted up:

https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/43.jpg

Replacement W2A (my fault) finally arrived and reconfigured the entire intake system, here’s hoping its next 2,000km run in goes a lot more smoothly [emoji51][emoji23]

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Oh right! i see the clamps you were talking about. Yes that is not what i have used. they look like they should be the ducks guts!! but not??

[MudRunnerTD]

Hold steady on purchasing Team NP [emoji51]
Its first two Dyno runs today kept blowing the hose off at the W2A Intercooler outlet side [emoji848]
Have raced across to Lilydale with two (2) of my original setup Norma T bolt style clamps that handled its first Dyno 2,000km ago.


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I used these on the GUIV running 28PSI and never had a problem with them

https://www.uniclamp.com.au/products/t-bolt-clamps-w2?_pos=4&_sid=129c99014&_ss=r

[Bidja]

Been finishing off installing some gauges and bits in the top flap of center console GUIV, but out in came again to change e-locker switch... it gets easier

[10G]

Hey, that's woken my brain up. How hard is it to remove the stock radio? I might be doing that soon.

[Bidja]

Hey, that's woken my brain up. How hard is it to remove the stock radio? I might be doing that soon.

Will be putting it back together today, I will take some pics to show.

Only a couple of screw in the console to remove and then pull it towards u from top (removed).
Then 4 screws holding radio in place.
Always harder the first time.

[mudski]

Been finishing off installing some gauges and bits in the top flap of center console GUIV, but out in came again to change e-locker switch... it gets easier

Wait until you need to do a full dash removal for a new heater core. Done mine twice now, one for the heater core then the A/C evap went. Not a hard job, just time consuming.

[Bidja]

Wait until you need to do a full dash removal for a new heater core. Done mine twice now, one for the heater core then the A/C evap went. Not a hard job, just time consuming.

Remember seeing the pics (a pre trip job).
I started with just removing the tunnel full console to re-fix the gear shift boot and remove 16yrs of dog hair (fond memories of best mates).

[Bidja]

Cluster all hooked up and even works. haha
Main and Aux battery V_meters w/2xUSB chg ports each.
Auber type gauges w/pyro measuring air temps in hot/cold side FM cooler.
Switch E-locker + a secondary isolator rocker around side of console.

[BigRAWesty]

Finished wiring in all the lights.
I think I have enough..https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/57.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/58.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/59.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/60.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/61.jpg

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[Bidja]

Hey, that's woken my brain up. How hard is it to remove the stock radio? I might be doing that soon.

Check this post out may help mate:
https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?56536-Center-Console-Fascia-removal-Radio-removal-simplified-pictorial-version&p=846418#post846418