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Hi Robo, sorry I didnt get back to this thread until today, looking for answers to another problem. Yes I followed the destructions you wrote and set the spring half way between the recommended...

Thanks Mudski, have asked around on the north side, none wrecking atm. They get picked up pretty quick. Waiting to hear back from Nissannewby, says he has one.

Use the nut in the center of the tension pully arm, not the nut that bolts it to the engine. It is a different size. Put tension on it and hold it for a few seconds and wait for the tensioner to...

I have done it, called RACQ, and the dude couldn't do it but he had the wire and the woopy bags so while he was reading his man-ual I did it...

Hi all, been a tadd busy with life. So here is a quick update. Thelma is presently in the shed with the gearbox on the floor, the clutch bearing froze about the same time the alternator pully sh1t...

435784357943577If you are heading out this way, watch this space. I have a crew from the forum casing my property on the ANZAC weekend (113 acres/5 dams/lots of rocks) and if all goes well, I shall...

Am thinking you had more than a MAF problem. I may be wrong. I often clean my MAF sensor as I work on dirt roads a lot. Can generally feel the lack of power in acceleration between 2nd and third gear...

Thelma has been going well, 380,000 ks, and still purring. Put an extra 'O' ring under the oil cap and managed to reduce more of the oil mess over the engine and across the intercooler so a new cap...

Shaunous your a pussy! Here is a DIY thread repeat, just for you and written by a girl!
I had to learn how to do it BECAUSE mechanics are predominantly male and just gave me loads of fresh dribbled...

my DIY kit includes:
- a $2 squirter bottle - new / empty - and write on it 'brake fluid and/or POISON' so it doesn't get used for anything else.
- a clear glass jar that holds the same volume...

From Big Girl and Thelma

My Christmas present to myself. Must be getting selfish in my middle ages.

Hey Bro, if you haven't already found it, there is a section in the forum under 'General discussions' for each make of patrol. You may find your answers there or post a question where it is more...

Back to work. Been covering some ks, so Thelma has new heels, new windscreen and a few minor tweaks. Replaced the front crank seal back in September (which I am inclined to think was the source of...

Thelma is a winner. We won the NEIS Life Change Award. Was an awesome night out, picked up in a stretch limo with the other finalists and dined at the Novotel with the top brass from Canberra...