What did you do to your Patrol today!

[93patrol]

Tried to call VKS 737 on my HF Codan NGT AR radio, but the ionosphere didn't want to work in my favour tonight.

Too many fishermen wanted to talk at the same time. lol.

Who's this your calling Rossco is it an aeroplane?


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[DX grunt]

Who's this your calling Rossco is it an aeroplane?


http://www.vks737.on.net/

It's my Plan B. lol

[93patrol]

Nice work.

Never heard of it before but will keep an ear out for it.





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[mudski]

Where you get he spray paint from TD?

[Cuppa]

Ordered a snorkel for Nev the mighty "U"

How you gonna manage with your 'No drill Policy"?

[Clunk]

How you gonna manage with your 'No drill Policy"?

Double sided sticky tape ;)

Tapping on the Tab via MC

[Drewboyaus]

Swapped my ARB bullbar over for an ARB winch bar.
Didn't fit initially and I still have one bolt not lining up properly.
Wouldn't have been able to do it single handed without Irish's engine crane delivered to my door by BloodyAussie. Great stuff. Thanks guys!
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Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[trekster]

Got it muddy and dirty today :)

[boots]

Six monthly service today & new diff oils & tyre rotation .

[Shaun 4x4]

Got it muddy and dirty today :)

Me too! :)

Tomorrow will be a clean :(

[MEGOMONSTER]

Filled her up with diesel.
164.93 litres @ $1.449
Bloody hell running in fumes.

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

Working on this,

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/06/78.jpg

[Tonks]

Installed a new side awning & also had a Berrima tune up on thursday.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Going for a 150km 2hr drive to Korumburra to help out Westy's pick up his bullbar off TheBigFella. Then off to Cowes 70km 1hr drive to see someone about a winged chair.

[MEGOMONSTER]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/06/85.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/06/86.jpgPicked up a bullbar for westy now off to Cowes.

[BigRAWesty]

Hahaha. That's the best thing I've seen for a while. Thanks heaps mate..
Time for a happy thread post.. :D

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
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[Clunk]

Went off to bunnings, bought my very first angle grinder and a sidichrome 60 piece socket set. Picked up a replacement alloy bullbar for a 6 pack of JD.
Removed the old bar, ground off the scrub bars from the steps. Keeping the steps on for now because of the kids, will get some sliders on there down the track. Chucked on the replacement bar.........makes the front end look rather bare now. Thinking I might either spray the grill black or even bling it up with a chrome one lol

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30349

No scrub bars...... Looks odd after all this time with them on
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Don't slap it, tap it!!!!

[Parksy]

Had a look at the rear section of roof by peeling some of the head lining back, no rust! What so ever! Pulled the sunvisors off and looked through the hole, no rust!! Sprayed some fish oil in, but will get some flexible hose so I can get the stuff in everywhere within the roof section. Happy days!

[growler2058]

Went off to bunnings, bought my very first angle grinder and a sidichrome 60 piece socket set. Picked up a replacement alloy bullbar for a 6 pack of JD.
Removed the old bar, ground off the scrub bars from the steps. Keeping the steps on for now because of the kids, will get some sliders on there down the track. Chucked on the replacement bar.........makes the front end look rather bare now. Thinking I might either spray the grill black or even bling it up with a chrome one lol

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30349

No scrub bars...... Looks odd after all this time with them on
30350


Don't slap it, tap it!!!!

Spotties or a light bar would sort that front end out mate

[mudnut]

Checked the gap on the spark plugs, and put them in with some anti-seize, (never used the stuff before) and adjusted the new bonnet straps.

[philfree]

put a new safari tuff clutch in and fitted a sub amp and new splits with their own amp for the stero

[Clunk]

Spotties or a light bar would sort that front end out mate

yeah I'm thinking maybe a couple of 11in light bars running underneath the main lights and a couple of spotties in the middle

[MEGOMONSTER]

Did a 400km round trip today, driving for 5 hrs to pick up Kallen's bullbar from Korumburra30360
And a winged chair my Missus wanted from Cowes, Phillip Island.
Finally at home
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[BigRAWesty]

put a new safari tuff clutch in and fitted a sub amp and new splits with their own amp for the stero

Party bus V2 right there...

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
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[BigRAWesty]

Tanks again Mego.. must say bull bar looks much better than the chair... :p

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
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[Drewboyaus]

Went off to bunnings, bought my very first angle grinder and a sidichrome 60 piece socket set. Picked up a replacement alloy bullbar for a 6 pack of JD.
Removed the old bar, ground off the scrub bars from the steps. Keeping the steps on for now because of the kids, will get some sliders on there down the track. Chucked on the replacement bar.........makes the front end look rather bare now. Thinking I might either spray the grill black or even bling it up with a chrome one lol

30348

30349

No scrub bars...... Looks odd after all this time with them on
30350


Don't slap it, tap it!!!!

Reckon you need to chop off those bits of Roo catcher at the bottom too to improve approach angle....


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[Winnie]

Just get pissed and get motivated at 1am like me and Jonathan did with Kris' GQ lmao cut them off in the middle of the night in woods point.

If you're happy and you know it tap a post!

[happygu]

Had a look at the rear section of roof by peeling some of the head lining back, no rust! What so ever! Pulled the sunvisors off and looked through the hole, no rust!! Sprayed some fish oil in, but will get some flexible hose so I can get the stuff in everywhere within the roof section. Happy days!

Good stuff Parksy - you seem to have picked up a really good GQ for its age. No rust in the roof probably indicates it is fairly good right through .....

You can check the following extra places for rust, radiator support panel, behind the front wheels and in front of the front doors, where dirt accumulates and sits in there, in behind the flares, and inside the rear wheel arches, and that will put your mind at ease.

Mic

[Drewboyaus]

Just get pissed and get motivated at 1am like me and Jonathan did with Kris' GQ lmao cut them off in the middle of the night in woods point.

If you're happy and you know it tap a post!

That's what made me think of it!


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[93patrol]

Took it down the coast for a light beach run today. And took it out to get a load of firewood yesterday. Found out my little girl isn't a fan of 4wd just like her mum unfortunately but I reckon I'll win her over in a couple of years when she's a bit older. Either that or she doesn't like being in the ute without her child seat


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[Clunk]

Reckon you need to chop off those bits of Roo catcher at the bottom too to improve approach angle....


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

Yeah did that to the last bar, they're not so low on this one though, so will see how it goes. May just chop out the middle........ The bar is only temporary til I get the funds for a steel one or custom bar made.

Tapped out on the phone MC

[Clunk]

Took it down the coast for a light beach run today. And took it out to get a load of firewood yesterday. Found out my little girl isn't a fan of 4wd just like her mum unfortunately but I reckon I'll win her over in a couple of years when she's a bit older. Either that or she doesn't like being in the ute without her child seat


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Reckon a child seat would work mate, makes the feel a little more secure....... My 2 girls loved getting bounced about lol

Tapped out on the phone MC

[Stropp]

Went off to bunnings, bought my very first angle grinder and a sidichrome 60 piece socket set. Picked up a replacement alloy bullbar for a 6 pack of JD.
Removed the old bar, ground off the scrub bars from the steps. Keeping the steps on for now because of the kids, will get some sliders on there down the track. Chucked on the replacement bar.........makes the front end look rather bare now. Thinking I might either spray the grill black or even bling it up with a chrome one

30348

30349

No scrub bars...... Looks odd after all this time with them on
30350

Don't slap it, tap it!!!!.

Looks better inho

[93patrol]

Reckon a child seat would work mate, makes the feel a little more secure....... My 2 girls loved getting bounced about lol

Tapped out on the phone MC

Bit hard in the ute though trying to talk the mrs into letting get a wagon before we move for her teaching job next year


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[Drewboyaus]

Yeah did that to the last bar, they're not so low on this one though, so will see how it goes. May just chop out the middle........ The bar is only temporary til I get the funds for a steel one or custom bar made.

Tapped out on the phone MC

I have a nice ARB steel bar for a GQ sitting around doing nothing..........


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[GU CAMPER]

Bit hard in the ute though trying to talk the mrs into letting get a wagon before we move for her teaching job next year


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You can put a child seat in utes if you don't have a passenger airbag

I have one in my gu ute

At least NSW you can


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[DX grunt]

You can put a child seat in utes if you don't have a passenger airbag

I have one in my gu ute



I can put one in mine too. Mine's a 2005 GU DX ute, with no frills. It's gunna cost me about $190 to do it and because I've still got my 'bench' seat, the anchor point has to go on the passenger side, not for the middle seat.

Over here, some fitters give you a compliance plate, too.

If you're considering doing this, check with your fitting station or government gurus on this subject - before you start drilling holes.

[GU CAMPER]

I can put one in mine too. Mine's a 2005 GU DX ute, with no frills. It's gunna cost me about $190 to do it and because I've still got my 'bench' seat, the anchor point has to go on the passenger side, not for the middle seat.

Over here, some fitters give you a compliance plate, too.

If you're considering doing this, check with your fitting station or government gurus on this subject - before you start drilling holes.

Yeah I had to take it to an authorised restraint fitting place

They put it in and gave me a certificate stating that it complies.

I have the 2 bucket seats and centre console. As I took out the bench seat

Same model ute as DX Grunt


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[Hodge]

I should have looked at the radar shouldn't I ? Half way through ripping the kaymar bar off , I got 4 bolts that just would not budge, and to top if off, that misty rain began soaking me very quickly. Not impressed lol.

[93patrol]

I can put one in mine too. Mine's a 2005 GU DX ute, with no frills. It's gunna cost me about $190 to do it and because I've still got my 'bench' seat, the anchor point has to go on the passenger side, not for the middle seat.

Over here, some fitters give you a compliance plate, too.

If you're considering doing this, check with your fitting station or government gurus on this subject - before you start drilling holes.

Yeah thanks guys but the one to convince isn't me its the minister for war and finance and I can honestly say that only when he'll freezes over will there be a child seat in the ute.

I was on a farm when we were cutting wood and I know it's no excuse to have a child unrestrained I was the passenger and my mate was driving(his family farm) and we didn't get out of second gear idle because we were showing my daughter the cows and sheep and all the other animals on the farm


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[Hodge]

Just finished taking kaymar bar off and reinstating the factory bumper. Not as hard as I expected for a one person job. Hardest bit was loosening some of the nuts in very awkward spots. Getting spanners and sockets in there was tricky but eventually I won. With the bar off, I realized how rigid the kaymar bars actually are. Very very solid units. I'd hate to rear end someone wearing one.
From this...
http://imageshack.us/a/img526/6061/9qf9.jpg
To this...
http://imageshack.us/a/img594/8199/1mtn.jpg

[Drewboyaus]

I should have looked at the radar shouldn't I ? Half way through ripping the kaymar bar off , I got 4 bolts that just would not budge, and to top if off, that misty rain began soaking me very quickly. Not impressed lol.

Best tool I ever bought is a battery powered impact wrench...... Makes light work if almost any bolt or nut!


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[Winnie]

That's what I need drew but they're so dear haha. Would make changing wheels a lot easier.

If you're happy and you know it tap a post!

[Bloodyaussie]

Why you taking it off?

[Drewboyaus]

That's what I need drew but they're so dear haha. Would make changing wheels a lot easier.

If you're happy and you know it tap a post!

I've got a bunch of the Ryobi tools with the same battery. Was in Bunnings a few weeks ago and they had the impact wrench on sale without the battery for $99.....too tempting, and it truly has become the most used tool I have.


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[Winnie]

Damn wish I'd have known because I have a ryobi battery and charger!

If you're happy and you know it tap a post!

[Hodge]

Best tool I ever bought is a battery powered impact wrench...... Makes light work if almost any bolt or nut!


Got one mate. But was useless, since most of the nuts were in very tight spots, some JUST had enough room for a deep socket and wrench.

[Winnie]

I've got a bunch of the Ryobi tools with the same battery. Was in Bunnings a few weeks ago and they had the impact wrench on sale without the battery for $99.....too tempting, and it truly has become the most used tool I have.


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

Just found it at Bunnings for $129, I'll stop in tomorrow and get one. Great tool to have and one I've wanted for a while now.

[boots]

Why you taking it off?

What are you doing with the kaymar bar Hodge ?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Admired the pin striping on the driver door. Shyte.

[Hodge]

Why you taking it off?

What are you doing with the kaymar bar Hodge ?
I'm getting a color-coded ARB bar in a little while, so thought I'd get rid of this sooner. Mate has dibs on it for now, he will know any day now. If not, it'll be for sale.

[threedogs]

Made up this small step and bolted it to my faux wheel ,
I still need to remove he work light and fit some more tread plate on top.
I've highlighted the tread with white paint.

[oncedisturbed]

just ordered a new adjustable draglink and tie rods, just waiting delivery.

Also ordered some of TD's recovery points...Austpost are soooooooooooo slow

[trekster]

Managed to fit my winch cradle onto the chassis rails :o


Just need to sorta out winch and control box mounting :D

[fracster]

Put new sponge in the drivers seat,used that memory foam stuff, seat is like a big old comfy armchair now.

Plus it all works when I put it back together, which is not the norm for me when I touch anything electrical.

[Shaun 4x4]

Managed to ruin two of my brand new Mickey Thompson tyres tonight. Not happy one bit!

[TPC]

Managed to ruin two of my brand new Mickey Thompson tyres tonight. Not happy one bit!

Bugger, how?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Managed to ruin two of my brand new Mickey Thompson tyres tonight. Not happy one bit!

Oh no, what happened.

[ChrisN]

New brake pads all round. Found Repco is clearing out some GQ front Ferodo pads for $15 a pair - bought two pair!

[ChrisN]

Also waiting on a set of GU-style hub locknuts and tool - hopefully tomorrow.

[Shaun 4x4]

Was helping a mate get out of the bog and on the way back down the track must have swiped something and it put a hole in my two driver side tyres. Even worse the same thing happened to me mate. Both drivers side tyres.

[BigRAWesty]

Bummer.. steel picket or something..?

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[Shaun 4x4]

Yer I think it was. One of me mates tyres had something in it but was to dark and mud bloody every where.
Will suss out all the damage properly in the morning.

[lorrieandjas]

Replaced the dual mass clutch (with less than 10,000kms on it) to a solid mass......

[riotpatrol]

Sat in the drivers seat and pondered where to mount my birthday presents that arrived today, the ones I bought before the dollar dropped from Auberins USA.

Adam

[Parksy]

Fish oiled the gq roof insides. Easy job, just removed all the oh sh1t bars, driver and passenger sun visors and a bolt from the rear barn door latch and I had an easy entry point to poke a fogging want into. Nice and oily now and will let it sit all weekend to dry.

[BigRAWesty]

Drove it for the last time to work before the tear down.. it starts tonight..

First up, the whole front diff out.. due to limited WS space I figure its easier.. working at a nice height, and I'm pitting longer brake lines in anyway..

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[Stropp]

Pic of my Provent that has been sitting in the shed for six mths, thanks to mike for the bracket.:clapping:

[FNQGU]

Pic of my Provent that has been sitting in the shed for six mths, thanks to mike for the bracket.:clapping:

What on earth is a Provent?

[Stropp]

What on earth is a Provent?

Mate it's a filter to catch the oil mist that would normally go back through the intake via the intercooler, it catches the mist and stops it coating the intake and intercooler.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Went for a drive to Healesville today for a day out, we had massages and had lunch. While my Missus was having her massage, I went for a drive into the Yarra Ranges National Park and went on the first track I could find, which was the Dom Dom Creek Track.
It was very easy track with soft red mud with some wet spots. It was fun and a bit slippery going back up the hill.
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[Drewboyaus]

Fitted my side steps and scrub bars.
Then took it for a quick spin to the beach with the dog.
30639


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[Bloodyaussie]

Fitted my side steps and scrub bars.
Then took it for a quick spin to the beach with the dog.
30639


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

Feel any difference mate... did you get round to fitting the winch??

[Drewboyaus]

Feel any difference mate... did you get round to fitting the winch??

Be marginal if anything at the moment, I haven't fitted the winch yet though.
I've got the winch apart and it's barely been used going by the look of it (or rebuilt previously). Going to give it a clean, grease it, seal 'er up and put a couple of breathers in before I fit it back up.
Might even replace the solenoids too.


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[gaddy]

Changed the fuel filter , and thought might as well clean the thimbal filter in the pump as well , turns out it has been removed time to order a new one tomorrow ,

[Parksy]

Didn't do anything to it today, but noticed today after I fished oiled the roof the other day, the oil had seeped down the front windscreen channels and rubber section and down the rear window rubber sections. If anywhere needs corrosion protection it's these areas that don't really get anything. Oil is nice and tacky. Happy days!

[trekster]

Loosely wound the cable onto the winch so its not hanging around the garage, will do a proper spool on when time permits :)

[Winnie]

Put a new turbo on it with the help of George. Well, he did it and I watched and learned really. Great guy, really!

If you're happy and you know it tap a post!

[MudRunnerTD]

Put a new turbo on it with the help of George. Well, he did it and I watched and learned really. Great guy, really!

If you're happy and you know it tap a post!

How's it go Chris? How it sound!!

[Winnie]

Sounds just as it did before maybe the whistle is a bit higher. Goes heaps better. Just more driveable

If you're happy and you know it tap a post!

[mudnut]

Noticed the valves pinging a little, under hard acceleration, so I backed off the timing 4 degrees, and now it goes like a cut cat, dragging a brick, as per RB30 norm:)

[trekster]

In cabin manual boost controller installed, Chucked a switch on my driving lights to finish them off as well.

[Woodsta1704]

Replaced the Fan belt tensioner assembly on my ZD30 02 Patrol and chucked on a new belt too. (No more squealing now, thank christ lol)

[menace 2]

Finally starting to put all the bolt on's in place..picked up the bullbar today...started late with putting in the 2' lift with new KM2's and so only got the front done ..ended up having to finish it by torch light !!
Rear to be done tomorrow , superior panhard rod and bullbar ..starting to morph from stock to a truck...gotta love the look of 33's on it.

[Stropp]

Replaced the Fan belt tensioner assembly on my ZD30 02 Patrol and chucked on a new belt too. (No more squealing now, thank christ lol)

Mate lucky it's just the belt and not the dreaded grenade squeal!

[Stropp]

Took my mate out who is over from qld and showed him what a patrol can do cause the poor fella only has a jeep!

[BigRAWesty]

Took a big bite.. now I gotta chew..
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But also got the rods done.. new HD drag rod compared to old one.. 32mm compared to 25...
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[Parksy]

Looks like you mean business westy.

Had a win in the annoying rattles in cabin department. Applied silicone the top of the windscreen dimister ducts, which sit underneath the dash. Also used silicon on the ducting system underneath the dash, where lots of the ducting meets the external ducting, there's a join that has foam to take up the slack. Over 20 years of use and this foam is a little worse for wear. But the silicone does a good job of stopping the two joins making aweful noise when driving. Also applied a little lube to the steering column and the car just feels more solid. It's a nice feeling when the car doesn't rattle and make aweful noises.
Also found a hole where the firewall joins the floor on both passenger and driver side. Looks like it came from factory with it. All sealed now. Was wondering why sometimes on wet days the floor felt damp... If anyone needs clarification on what I siliconed I'll be happy to explain in detail.

[BigRAWesty]

Yea that's the next thing on the list. Stripping the interior and sound proofing.

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Owner of
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[Shaun 4x4]

Did my oil and filter today.
Also finished mounting my compressor, tank and rear outlet.
Just need a new AUX battery and i can test the system.

[trekster]

Butterfly removal :)

[Avo]

Put my Outback Ideas recovery point on backwards

[mudski]

Put my Outback Ideas recovery point on backwards
Bahahahahaha!!!


Fitted my Noo Redback 4x4 spare wheel tool/ rubbish bag yesty and proceeded to fill it with my empties.

[oncedisturbed]

Cleaned uot the back drawers ready for re-filling for next weekend

[mudski]

Cleaned uot the back drawers ready for re-filling for next weekend
I had to clean out the draws I was wearing on Saturday after nearly cleaning up six roo's at once who were parked on a blind corner.

[threedogs]

Remote working again as batteries arrived from China via Ebay, Works like new again
Lesson here buy a few batteries cheap enough.,

[oncedisturbed]

I had to clean out the draws I was wearing on Saturday after nearly cleaning up six roo's at once who were parked on a blind corner.

NASTY!!!!

Looked at Troll, drove Troll to work :(

[BigRAWesty]

NASTY!!!!

Looked at Troll, drove Troll to work :(

Atleast you drove yours.. I walked past mine to the 80 series.. :(
Ya gotta do what ya gotta do though...

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[Stropp]

I finally put the reserve tank into the new long range tank after about 900 k as someone decided to zero the trip meter after 675 k and took 4 weeks and a trip to dwelly to get that low :)

[BigRAWesty]

So your running a 140 L main and 30 L sub are you?

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[Stropp]

yeah westy 148 ltr main and 30 sub, looking for a bigger sub atm.

[threedogs]

recessed a led bar I had lying around.
Will make a great reverse light on night drives.

@ Stropp I run 95 main and 75 Aux as I thought the 30 ltr sub was useless
only a jerry can really. fill up once a month.

[Stropp]

yeh TD mine works out the same capacity as yours just different configuration, its great having that extra capacity.

[threedogs]

Costing me $220 approx every time I fill, usually every 5th week
Diesel here $1.45 - $1.50

[Cuppa]

I can get 82 litres into my 75 litre sub tank. I complained at one servo that their fuel pumps needed recalibrating, but have since found the same at other servos!

Cuppa

[MEGOMONSTER]

I can get 82 litres into my 75 litre sub tank. I complained at one servo that their fuel pumps needed recalibrating, but have since found the same at other servos!

Cuppa

I found the same in Eden, I filled 6 litres over the sub tank capacity. I complained they said it was just calibrated a week ago. They rang me back after a week and said that had it re calibrated and was found to be in the consumers favour. Bullocks.

[threedogs]

@ Cuppa my manual says sub tank on diesel utes is 80 ltr

[Alitis007]

I found the same in Eden, I filled 6 litres over the sub tank capacity. I complained they said it was just calibrated a week ago. They rang me back after a week and said that had it re calibrated and was found to be in the consumers favour. Bullocks.

Which servo mate ?? When i was there i only filled at the shell and it was pretty accurate for me at the time..

[Cuppa]

@ Cuppa my manual says sub tank on diesel utes is 80 ltr

Interesting, that would explain it. Have you got the same figure for a Tdi42 ute? No reason it should be different I guess?

[threedogs]

Nah only that ref. for the sub tank.
TD42Ti has 95 main diesel and 30 for sub.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Which servo mate ?? When i was there i only filled at the shell and it was pretty accurate for me at the time..

The first servo when you turn on to the princes hwy from the main drag of shops

[Hodge]

Attempted to take the common rail stickers off the door with a hair-dryer. Sat there for 5-10 mins, got pretty hot and glue did not appear to even begin melting, so it got dark and that was game over.
Stickers 1 - 0 Hodge :furious:

[BigRAWesty]

Attempted to take the common rail stickers off the door with a hair-dryer. Sat there for 5-10 mins, got pretty hot and glue did not appear to even begin melting, so it got dark and that was game over.
Stickers 1 - 0 Hodge :furious:

Not clip on?

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[Hodge]

Not clip on?

Kallen Westbrook
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Sorry Kallen you've lost me there mate. Clip on?

[Cuppa]

Nah only that ref. for the sub tank.


This link confirms that that the TD42i cab chassis also has the 95 litre main & 80 litre sub.
http://www.autoweb.com.au/cms/A_55390/title_Nissan-Releases-Its-Revised-Patrol-CabChassis-Range-With-an-Intercooled-42-Diesel-Engine/newsarticle.html. Specs at bottom of the page.

I guess that whilst not altering my vehicle's range, it does make the fuel consumption a bit worse than I thought!

Cuppa

[mudski]

Costing me $220 approx every time I fill, usually every 5th week
Diesel here $1.45 - $1.50
Lucky TD. I fill both tanks weekly....

[Ben-e-boy]

Costing me $220 approx every time I fill, usually every 5th week
Diesel here $1.45 - $1.50
It cost me the best part of 350 bucks to fill mine......but it will get me from brisbane to sydney and back

[BigRAWesty]

Sorry Kallen you've lost me there mate. Clip on?

Yea mate some of the badges on some cars are clip on, not glue. So if possible have a look on the inside of the panel for clips.

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[Winnie]

They are stickers Kallen, not badges.

What sort of fuel tank setup do you have, Benny?

[Ben-e-boy]

They are stickers Kallen, not badges.

What sort of fuel tank setup do you have, Benny?

Stock 90L main and gravity fed 130L aux. 220L at 11.5L/100 gives me a unloaded range of about 1900km

[Alitis007]

The first servo when you turn on to the princes hwy from the main drag of shops

Thats the Caltex, the Shell is 50m down the rd with the 2 bay workshop, they have better fuel but i don't like Caltex anyway so i never fill from there.

[BigRAWesty]

They are stickers Kallen, not badges.

What sort of fuel tank setup do you have, Benny?

Thanks. I've never looked at the nissan, but just remembered the old EA falcon having clip ons.

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[BigRAWesty]

Stock 90L main and gravity fed 130L aux. 220L at 11.5L/100 gives me a unloaded range of about 1900km

I like this idea. Nice and simple.
Do you have a tap inline to close off the sub? So its sorta like a reserve tank?

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[trekster]

Got my double din headunit in last night for trial, sits flush against the surround so very happy with that, Now just gotta wait for my reverse camera to turn up!

[TheLocksmith]

Just added a 8 x 5 3mm aluminium checked plate box trailer. Only weighs 311kg.

Just about to start renovating it, will be a fully decked out party trailer :)

http://www.toolboxcentre.com.au/trailer/wt4.php

:groupwave:

[Drewboyaus]

Took her for a 400km round trip from Pambula Beach up to the Selwyn snow fields for a play with the kids and back again.....31187
31188


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[93patrol]

Rewired my spotties found out my solenoid was stuffed but that's all good got new wires anyway and new connectors


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[meh]

Got some alloy roofies and tested it out by sitting on it with my bottle of bundy!

[Lonicus]

Emptied 50-100ml of oil out of the Provent catch can drain line. That was after around 5,000klm in use.

[mudnut]

Fitted the winch cable today, can't wait to try it out. I have to wait until Tuesday day to get the alloy bar mods welded.

[florix]

Fitted the roof rack, roof LED light bars front and back, awning and high lift jack mount. Tomorrow I will be fitting the winch

[trekster]

Put the dual battery isolator on the firewall, was getting in the way hanging around the garage, now to buy a battery........

[mudski]

Drove my troll across town today to pick up my Air locker. Now to find the time to fit it.

[trekster]

Got it dirty, read: very muddy.

Then proceeded to use my newly installed winch to pull out a toyota!

[Ben-e-boy]

I like this idea. Nice and simple.
Do you have a tap inline to close off the sub? So its sorta like a reserve tank?

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
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Woops missed this one. It is more like one big tank.

[firm351]

Put the first of many many big scratches up the side of it.

[threedogs]

On the 7th day the Patrol rested. lol

[oncedisturbed]

Gave it a hiding in the dunes, that has to be some of the softest sand I have ever driven. Blown Q's with their bug lifts etc were struggling. When I get home in a few days will try and load some pics


Tap, Tap, Taparoo

[Parksy]

Gave the patrol a wax today. Blasphemy? Yes, but it looks good now.

[mudski]

Removed the front passenger seat, prepared the floor to mount the compressor. under the seat. I will be moving the low air switch and solenoid switch from the top to beside the compressor just so theres no chance of it being broken off by the seat.
Also made a new mounting plate for the compressor and locker switch for the centre console.
Quite happy with the outcome of that....
Will get the fittings tomorrow sometime to move the two switches on the compressor, then mount the compressor and wire it all in.
I haven't decided yet whether I will fit the locker myself. As I don't have a dial indicator, but I wouldn't mind giving it a go just so I know how its done. Plus I'll re-race the front end while I'm at it.

[Winnie]

Got water in the back, was an idiot playing in the river and did not put the hubs in before I went in so it was my own fault. Clean water though and it dried by the time I got home.

Trying to use Motorculture

[Hodge]

Colgat-ed my headlights to get rid of that foggy appearance. Bloody hell that trick really works. They came out pretty clear.

[meh]

Got her good and stuck today

[mudski]

Need bigger shoes on the trol meh! Those bloody big diff's with anything smaller than 35's will get you stuck everytime.

[boots]

Removed the 2H / 4H / 4L how to use sticker from the visor today as it was peeling off and removed the gunge glue from the visor . Reckon I might take the sticker to work and run it through the laminator and place it in the glovebox .

[DX grunt]

Those bloody big diff's with anything smaller than 35's will get you stuck everytime.

Finally, somebody has put it in writing to justify me getting bogged and recovered every time I go off the bitumen. haha

Did you read this Doggy? Did you read this? lol

[Clunk]

Finally, somebody has put it in writing to justify me getting bogged and recovered every time I go off the bitumen. haha

Did you read this Doggy? Did you read this? lol

I put it down to lack of driver training lol

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[MudRunnerTD]

Went on a reccy run up to Woods Point and crashed into a Farking Big Tree in the GUIV!!! Kinda Sucked ALLOT!!!

[Drewboyaus]

Went on a reccy run up to Woods Point and crashed into a Farking Big Tree in the GUIV!!! Kinda Sucked ALLOT!!!

Damn! All on onboard ok I trust?


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[mudnut]

Mate, that sux. Much damage?

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah we are fine. I was only 30m into the track damn it! Went up a section and it turned out to be too slippery so backed out and did a u turn. Heading back out, no wheel ruts, very slippery, became a passenger damn it and just slid off the side and slammed into a very big tree off the side with the drivers side wing. Lucky the airbag did not go off.

Bull bar, bonnet, right quarter, grill, lightforce XGTs all knackered

[mudnut]

Glad you're all okay.

[Cuppa]

That's no good to hear MudRunner.

[Drewboyaus]

That's on of the real issues with all the track grading that is going on. Is fine in the dry.....can be downright dangerous in the wet.
I hate being a passenger like that...not a nice feeling.


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[93patrol]

Geez mate looks like you have to get the gq out more often on the recce run MR


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[mudski]

Went on a reccy run up to Woods Point and crashed into a Farking Big Tree in the GUIV!!! Kinda Sucked ALLOT!!!


:useless:


I put it down to lack of driver training lol


Yeah! Avoid deep ruts!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

:useless:


Yeah! Avoid deep ruts!!!

It was actually a lack of ruts and a slick wet clay surface that let me slip off the drive line without any indication then just slid for 10 m into the 1200D tree off the track.

I have a couple of pics on the phone but the phones flat.

[Stropp]

Shite that's not good mate, hope you can get it fixed on the cheap

[Ade]

As long ya all ok and you will out wheeling again soon thats good enough MR..

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[BigRAWesty]

Bloody Hell MR.. you should'a come to mego's hay..
Lucky you bought the crummydoor hay..
And the repairs start again..


I'm about to go get stuck in before work..

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[Bloodyaussie]

You bone head Daz......... glad you are ok mate.

Do you need a cuddle??

[BigRAWesty]

Both sides out.. looks like both sides had started to leak.. when I removed the rotor the grease ran out... ;)

So just need a few liters of kero to clean up parts, pull the center out, pressure clean the case and laminate. Then re paint and rebuild..

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[MEGOMONSTER]

The Missus booked in the car to get cut and polished to get the big scratches out. 31379

[MudRunnerTD]

The Missus booked in the car to get cut and polished to get the big scratches out. 31379

Damn Mick!! Is that from the Bush or Carpark mate? Nasty scratch

[MudRunnerTD]

Just had the GUIV assessed. Bent Chassis! 10mm out on cross measure and a specialist repairer required. Found one in Geelong fortunately. Might be able to get an ARB bar for the front too.

Damn!

[MEGOMONSTER]

Damn Mick!! Is that from the Bush or Carpark mate? Nasty scratch

That's a little 2 metre tree that was on its side, I drive over the root and stood up straight scratching the door.
This is the after shot, really thought it wasn't gonna come out.
31391

[93patrol]

That looks shmicko mego almost as good as those seats of yours


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[BigRAWesty]

Just had the GUIV assessed. Bent Chassis! 10mm out on cross measure and a specialist repairer required. Found one in Geelong fortunately. Might be able to get an ARB bar for the front too.

Damn!

Dam alright.. your lucky they ain't writing it off...


That's a little 2 metre tree that was on its side, I drive over the root and stood up straight scratching the door.
This is the after shot, really thought it wasn't gonna come out.
31391

Bloody Hell.. its gone. Awesome job by the boys..

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[Drewboyaus]

That's a little 2 metre tree that was on its side, I drive over the root and stood up straight scratching the door.
This is the after shot, really thought it wasn't gonna come out.
31391

Ahhhhh, the old "car snake". Nasty.


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[MEGOMONSTER]

Ahhhhh, the old "car snake". Nasty.


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

Thanks Maxwell Smart.

[Stropp]

Bought an axe and a block splitter for the back of the patrol.

[BigRAWesty]

That's those expensive ones hay..

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[Stropp]

Cheap from the USA :)

[growler2058]

Just had the GUIV assessed. Bent Chassis! 10mm out on cross measure and a specialist repairer required. Found one in Geelong fortunately. Might be able to get an ARB bar for the front too.

Damn!

Farr out Dazzla!!! Not cool man


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[Clunk]

That's those expensive ones hay..

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Owner of
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.that all depends on where you get them from

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[Cuppa]

X15 & X25? (can't read it in pic).

[Stropp]

Cuppa fiskars x27 and x15 very nice choppers they are to !

[BigRAWesty]

Just pulled the radiator... :(
31468
Bit hard to tell but has mass collapse and corrosion of the fins..

RIP radiator. 23yrs..

Not bad really as this is only the second time its been pulled out..

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[mudnut]

What sort of radiator will you fit in the old girl? 23 years is a bloody good run.

I got my alloy bar welded today, very happy with the finished job.

[florix]

Put in my 12000lb T-Max dyneema rope winch and wired up the roof 180w LED Light Bar and the reverse one too!

[florix]

Just pulled the radiator... :(
31468
Bit hard to tell but has mass collapse and corrosion of the fins..

RIP radiator. 23yrs..

Not bad really as this is only the second time its been pulled out..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
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Not bad! 23 years! Get a PWR they are brilliant!

[BigRAWesty]

Yea not sure. Won't be alloy that's for sure.. but I dug a bit deeper, water pump is fine, but thermostat was locked solid open... So a new high flow for that one, will look into the radiator..

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[mudnut]

Check the new thermostat in boiling water, before you fit it. I had an after market one for a falcon which was stuck shut, I can't remember the brand though.

[florix]

Yea not sure. Won't be alloy that's for sure.. but I dug a bit deeper, water pump is fine, but thermostat was locked solid open... So a new high flow for that one, will look into the radiator..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
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Yeah I hear that alot. But I did read there is a way to repair them. Plus in order to damage mine will take a lot.

[BigRAWesty]

Can't seem to find a high flow thermostat for early model gq. Only 97 onwards

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[Parksy]

Fitted a new sports steering wheel. Feels great and not loose like the original. While fitting it this little guy decided to run up the back of my neck and head. Flicked it on the dash, squashed it and it fell down the vent. Bugga!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/B5DBBD21-E934-48CA-A070-0EE91D80F8D4-1093-000000AFFEE79D72.jpg

[mudnut]

Why do you need a high flow, Kallen? If the water runs through the radiator too quickly, it won't cool down enough. Are you doing any major changes to the engine which will require extra flow?

[Hodge]

Scored a new factory deck, the one that they fit to 2010 Patrols and onwards and bluetooth and USB, only to find that the wiring harness won't plug in. Bugga!

[Cuppa]

Bought & fitted some weathershields from Supercheap. They had just one pair (driver/passenger) in stock, & the driver side one had been taken out of it's wrapper & was missing the label which attaches to the wrapper. On this basis I asked the slightly post pubescent nymphette behind the counter if I could buy it at a reduced price. She checked & the computer said yes. Price had already been on 'special' at $44 & she apologetically said "I can do it for $39". Not sure what it was about how she said it, but I thought it worth asking if she could also do the fully packaged passenger side one for the same price. Blow me down, she agreed straight off. So two weathershields for $78 saw me walk out the store with a smile.
Fitting them was a piece of cake, they attach with VHB double sided tape. I warmed the weathershields in front of the stove for a while, & warmed the door with a hot air gun before & after fitting, because the temps outside were a bit chilly, & apparently VHB tape prefers temps over 10 deg.C, & preferably above 20 deg.C. Took car for a drive. With window fully down at 100kph there is a small amount of draft, just enough to move my hair a bit, but with the window half down you still get air, but nothing blows around. Very happy with the purchase.

Cuppa

[threedogs]

Was your fly up LOL . They are not as large as I thought they'd be, great driving window down rain ,hail or shine.
Nothing like letting the follicle flow in the breeze. FYI my slimline do nothing except maybe stop a bit of sunshine

[NissanGQ4.2]

Nothing!!!! Its been sitting in the driveway for the last month or so waiting for me to give it some love and affection

After some drama's with NRMA and their recommended smash repairers which hopefully I have now sorted out it should be going in 2 the smash repairers within the next few weeks for a roof and bonnet respray :):):)

Won't hold my breath though!!!

[Stropp]

just picked up some 315x70x17 muddies brand new overstocked for $252 each :)

[mudnut]

Finished fitting the plate I made to cover the hole for fairlead. Now all I have to do before hitting the tracks is remove the cover and fit the fairlead and hook, total of 3-5 minutes. :)

[93patrol]

Went for a driving adventure out around welly dam for some fun got all muddy and got a mate from work in his jeep stuck
31607


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[Winnie]

That looks like fun!

[meh]

Got some new Dick Cepeks and wheel alignment. Fitted new sway bar bushes and heavy duty extension links. No more 80km wobbles for me !!!! :)

[93patrol]

It was Winnie
He got stuck because he did not realise the traction control was on. That was causing all sorts of dramas. Wasn't until on the next hill that I hopped in his car to give him direct instruction that I saw the button. Pfft jeeps ha



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[Shaun 4x4]

Installed a new aux battery as the old one was as good as a brick

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd483/Shaun0305/Nissan%20Patrol%20GU%20ST/20130711_172352.jpg

[XT43]

Cleaned dog spew out of the back farkn.

[WogsRus]

I finished my rear door shelf

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?21921-The-Beginning-of-my-Rear-Door-Shelf......

[mudnut]

That is so cool, I reckon I might have a go at making a shelf like that.

[cgm]

Bought one of these recently, second hand from someone who was moving on ...

http://www.extremeoutback.com/product/8/ExtremeAire+12+volt+Compressor.html

Drowned my last compressor, it was under the passenger seat when I got inspired for some stupidity in the mud ...

Thought I'd start to look at mounting it in the back today. Had a bit of a look and think I'll hang it off the back of the cargo barrier, but couldn't get motivated. It has a foam filter and I took a drive around a small loop to see if the local quick service guy was open, as he could rinse it out and re-oil it for me. Currently it is full of sand stuck to the oil. Unfortunately with Ramadan (month of fasting - can't be seen eating or drinking during the day) no-one was there. Will have to go back after dark (once they've had a good feed :) )

On the way back one of the display boards was showing 48 C (at about 5pm). Knew there was a reason I couldn't get motivated.

[TPC]

Bought one of these recently, second hand from someone who was moving on ...

http://www.extremeoutback.com/product/8/ExtremeAire+12+volt+Compressor.html

Drowned my last compressor, it was under the passenger seat when I got inspired for some stupidity in the mud ...

Thought I'd start to look at mounting it in the back today. Had a bit of a look and think I'll hang it off the back of the cargo barrier, but couldn't get motivated. It has a foam filter and I took a drive around a small loop to see if the local quick service guy was open, as he could rinse it out and re-oil it for me. Currently it is full of sand stuck to the oil. Unfortunately with Ramadan (month of fasting - can't be seen eating or drinking during the day) no-one was there. Will have to go back after dark (once they've had a good feed :) )

On the way back one of the display boards was showing 48 C (at about 5pm). Knew there was a reason I couldn't get motivated.

48 C at 5PM, hope you are paid well.

[cgm]

48 C at 5PM, hope you are paid well.

It'll get worse over the next month or so. I do computer/IT work, so just live this few months indoors with the aircon. Can always convince yourself you should get paid more. :) ha ha

To be honest I was thinking of coming home this year, but couldn't tie down the job I wanted in Aus, so thankful to be still getting paid now. Especially when you also see a few people like, Nissannewby for example, doing it tough for work even though they've got good skills.

Will try and put some effort into fixing a few things on the GU to be ready to make the most of it when it starts cooling down in September.

[Winnie]

Unfortunately with Ramadan (month of fasting - can't be seen eating or drinking during the day) no-one was there. Will have to go back after dark (once they've had a good feed :) )

Slight hijack. One of my couriers at work is from Afghanistan and is doing Ramadan atm, sounds so hard. The food thing wouldn't be too bad but they can't even drink water. They can rinse their mouth with water but can't swallow it. I miiiiiiight make it a little harder for him by eating lunch when he shows up and squirting him with water LMAO

[Hodge]

Re-fitted the old radio since the new one I scored is DOA. Began stripping lights and plastics off arb bar for a bullbar overhaul powdercoat tuesday. Started wiring up the UHF unit. Should really look at why the door ajar switch/es is are playing up, but cbf.
Done enough, time for a well earned cold carlton.

[oncedisturbed]

Serviced the troll and installed new drag link. Still got a friggen knock in the front so its got me stumped. Already replaced all tie rods so its not that grrrrr


Tap, Tap, Taparoo

[AB]

About to head up to Toolangi for bash....I'm getting that itch again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[threedogs]

Went to TJM to give the guy fitting my snorkel Monday a friendly pep talk.
He only gets once chance drilling 4" hole in guard lol.

@ cgm didn't you just post pics of compressor??????

[cgm]

Slight hijack. One of my couriers at work is from Afghanistan and is doing Ramadan atm, sounds so hard. The food thing wouldn't be too bad but they can't even drink water. They can rinse their mouth with water but can't swallow it. I miiiiiiight make it a little harder for him by eating lunch when he shows up and squirting him with water LMAO

It's certainly an interesting thing. Ramadan is literally the name of one of the 12 months. It is during this month that they do their fasting, which is from Sunrise until Sunset. Their calendar is Lunar (i.e. by the moon, not the sun), so that means on average it is around 11 days shorter than our year. So it also means that their months are not fixed to the seasons. In Aus December is always in Summer (even if the weather is not summer weather!)

Here though because the months move slowly with the seasons now Ramadan is in the peak of Summer. Not all, but I'm told some of the guys believe they are not even allowed to swallow their own spit during the daylight hours. Can you imagine working on a laboring job all day without even swallowing?? Add to that it was 49 C yesterday, but not so bad today I think it was only about 45 C. Their intentions are good for the month of Ramadan, but for some of them it must be very tough!

For many though, with normal inside jobs, not so tough and it is very much a family focused month. A bit like the holiday season back home from end of December into January. Also for most of them additional focus on prayer and religious responsibilities - including looking out for others. But in this case most of the family focus is during the night time as that is when you can eat. :) So you can imagine many people are a bit slow at work this month ...

Sorry to continue the hijack, but it was an interesting point that Winnie picked up on.

[cgm]

@ cgm didn't you just post pics of compressor??????

Hi TD, it was the post that Winnie and I started the Ramadan hijack from.

I just started planning where I would put it, but there were no pics, just the link to their website. Bought it second hand from someone who is leaving. I had a better look at it and it seems pretty good quality, just a bit big. I'll mount it high somewhere though. :)

http://www.extremeoutback.com/product/8/ExtremeAire+12+volt+Compressor.html

Btw, was it fracster looking for a "new front wing"? Maybe he should get a spare in case you need it after the TJM guy practices on yours ...

[Stropp]

Put the new 315/70/17 hankook muddies on that I got for $252 each fitted and balanced, they have extra stock they are trying to get rid of. I thought it was supposed to make a lot of difference to how they drive but its hardly noticeable, must be the power of the 4.2 :p
I had to remove the front mudflaps and trim the flare plastic on the inner to avoid scraping.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Put the new 315/70/17 hankook muddies on that I got for $252 each fitted and balanced, they have extra stock they are trying to get rid of. I thought it was supposed to make a lot of difference to how they drive but its hardly noticeable, must be the power of the 4.2 :p
I had to remove the front mudflaps and trim the flare plastic on the inner to avoid scraping.

Is that with a 2" lift. Or higher.

[threedogs]

Also a lot more pressure on your brakes trying to stop such a large rolling mass.
if an auto keep an eye on pad wear.
They fill your holes nicely, now time to get them Dirty and report back.
Stropp getting an uphill look to your Patrol may need airbags in the back
to level it out or longer rear coils ??

[taslucas]

Yesterday I watched it click over to this. (damn missed it by 12ks! Lol)
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/07/62.jpg

FanTapstic!

[oncedisturbed]

Put the new 315/70/17 hankook muddies on that I got for $252 each fitted and balanced, they have extra stock they are trying to get rid of. I thought it was supposed to make a lot of difference to how they drive but its hardly noticeable, must be the power of the 4.2 :p
I had to remove the front mudflaps and trim the flare plastic on the inner to avoid scraping.

Good score on the boots, need some better ones for my troll :)

[mudnut]

Yesterday I watched it click over to this. (damn missed it by 12ks! Lol)
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/07/62.jpg

FanTapstic!

So it's just been run in, then?

[RubberDuckieGQ]

I put the battery on the charger and stuck a new rego sticker on hehe .. Nothing exciting, was going to paint the bullbar but it's been raining on and off so might wait till next w/e!

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[Stropp]

Is that with a 2" lift. Or higher.

3" lift mego

[Stropp]

Also a lot more pressure on your brakes trying to stop such a large rolling mass.
if an auto keep an eye on pad wear.
They fill your holes nicely, now time to get them Dirty and report back.
Stropp getting an uphill look to your Patrol may need airbags in the back
to level it out or longer rear coils ??

Yeh TD I have the bags just need to put them in, that 148 ltr tank doesn't help.

[Stropp]

Good score on the boots, need some better ones for my troll :)

Yeh mate, contact Thomas from wpc he is the manager over here and will do you a deal on current stock if you are interested or let me know and I will pm his mob number.

[Clunk]

Put the new 315/70/17 hankook muddies on that I got for $252 each fitted and balanced, they have extra stock they are trying to get rid of. I thought it was supposed to make a lot of difference to how they drive but its hardly noticeable, must be the power of the 4.2 :p
I had to remove the front mudflaps and trim the flare plastic on the inner to avoid scraping.

looking good there Stropp, so a six inch lift next hey!!!!!?????? hahahaha

[Clunk]

gave the old clunker some love...... gave it an oil change and engine flush............ mmmmmmmm sparkly clean oil

I also forgot what a stupid place the oil filter is in, glad its only got the one filter

[Winnie]

Lowered it

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[Stropp]

Sorry clunk, fitted the spares and made sure the AB spare wheel bag fits the new boots and bolted the new ferret light holder and lights on, now to wire them through the reverse switch!

[PMC]

G'day lounge lizards,

The last 4 days i have ported and polished and matched ported both inlet and exhaust manifolds and the head. Also ceramic painted inlet and exhaust manifolds as well as the heat shield. Furthermore painted the engine block as well. phew!

Regards,

RLI

[gaddy]

Took it for a drive up to glass house for look . Never been before but reckon I might have to go back for a proper look around .

Steve

[menace 2]

fitted the rear superior panhard rod...removed the gas system and re-fitted the original air intake ..

[Shaun 4x4]

Installed a provent 200, cleaned out the throttle body, Intercooler and connecting pipe work andl gave the maf sensor a good cleaning.
Good thing I done this as I found a hole in my Intercooler.

[healy]

Handed in the plates its a sad day that had to come

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[TPC]

Handed in the plates its a sad day that had to come

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Bugger, are you getting another Patrol?

[Winnie]

Handed in the plates its a sad day that had to come

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Explain yourself!

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[Hodge]

Ripped the large rear door apart to find the hidden latch switch, and disconnected it. No more door ajar light troubles. :bananarock:
Also finished stripping the bull-bar ready to go into the oven, then onto sandblasting and powder-coating.
Ran an extended hose from compressor to the front of the car for external snap-on tyre inflation. :clapping:

[healy]

Explain yourself!

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The car wasnt repairable

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[healy]

Yeah thats the plan

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[threedogs]

TJM snorkel fitted, very happy. HHMMMMmmmm next thinking Pro locker

[boots]

[QUOTE=healy;397958]The car wasnt repairable


Please explain more ? confused ?

[cgm]

[QUOTE=healy;397958]The car wasnt repairable


Please explain more ? confused ?

Yeah, exactly ... Unless there was something earlier that I missed I think I'm also wondering what this is about??

[healy]

The chassis is all rusted through in a few places and the back is twisted and the list goes on

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[Stropp]

The chassis is all rusted through in a few places and the back is twisted and the list goes on

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Not the GU Healy? I certainly hope not mate you have been thru enough pain with that!

[Ben-e-boy]

Got V band, flange and studs for the new turbo. Cant wait until I get home next week. It will be a big one, turbo install and tray build :thumbup:

[Stropp]

Received my little box of turbo goodness from RLI, just need to get the cross country intercooler and scoop prior to fitting it :)

[tonyhoughton]

Received my little box of turbo goodness from RLI, just need to get the cross country intercooler and scoop prior to fitting it :)

3 litre or 4.2?

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[Shaun 4x4]

Received my little box of turbo goodness from RLI, just need to get the cross country intercooler and scoop prior to fitting it :)

What is this cross country Intercooler and scoop you speak of?

I am in the market for a new Intercooler.

[Stropp]

@ tonyhoughton, it's a 4.2 I'm upgrading the turbo to a ufi 16G :), @ Shaun 4x4, check the web for cross country inter coolers, they do a very good setup much larger than stock and they have a hood scoop to match which I believe is made by fairline fibreglass. Add the two and you have better performance fuel economy and hopefully lower egt's.

[Kast]

Also finished stripping the bull-bar ready to go into the oven, then onto sandblasting and powder-coating.

How much is all that costing Hodge? There's a few members doing the spray pack job in situ and I'm stuck between the cheap job and the right job.

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[Hodge]

Also finished stripping the bull-bar ready to go into the oven, then onto sandblasting and powder-coating.

How much is all that costing Hodge? There's a few members doing the spray pack job in situ and I'm stuck between the cheap job and the right job.

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Hey mate bull bar overhaul is costing me $300. They melt it overnight then blast it. Then undercoat followed by a coat of zinc and then powder coat.
The pain is being without a car for 4 or 5 days.


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[MudRunnerTD]

GUIV goes in for a "Live" inspection today as the insurance believe the $9000 quote was too High.

Watch the Angry Thread later if it all goes to shit!

[healy]

GUIV goes in for a "Live" inspection today as the insurance believe the $9000 quote was too High.

Watch the Angry Thread later if it all goes to shit!

Goodluck with it

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[MEGOMONSTER]

Two more lights come in today, getting fitted tomorrow.