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31st December 2014, 08:53 AM
Winnie

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Originally Posted by rusty_nail

hey jason,

its at ANOTHER mechanic, he is a diesel specialist, he has finally started the work. the plan of attack from him is:

send away and test/recondition injector pump and replace if needed
replace cooked piston, and check for other damage and replace as needed.
refit NADS kit and start with a nice fresh motor

budget has gone up (injector pump could be an expensive bit) but at least there is some movement on the whole ordeal. hes closed for chrissy, and returns on the 5th, no idea on ETA at the moment, but keeping my fingers crossed for the meetup on australia day.

cheers,

Nic

At least there is something happening mate and it is gonna be done 100% properly
31st December 2014, 09:03 AM
rusty_nail

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Originally Posted by Winnie

At least there is something happening mate and it is gonna be done 100% properly

yep this guy is old school, hes an old wog fella, seemed pretty upfront about everything, and everything he said made sense, not just upselling etc. i asked him about a motor conversion but he said he wouldnt do it, he said too hard to source parts in the future, he said keep it original, get everything working properly and start with a nice solid motor from fresh and i will not have the grenade problem. he seemed to think that the injector pump was the main contributor in the grenade problem and having at tested and replaced or reco'ed will sort out that shit for good =D
31st December 2014, 08:37 PM
MudRunnerTD

Excellent mate, what are you doing with that other engine I found you?
1st January 2015, 09:14 AM
rusty_nail

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

Excellent mate, what are you doing with that other engine I found you?

the mechanic reckons its shit, its been out in the weather too long and would need to be reconditioned. so he will send both the injector pumps away, if one is good then happy days. and hell sort out if anything needs to be pulled off it to be put onto my motor. im not too sure how else it will help tho =D
1st January 2015, 09:53 AM
MudRunnerTD

Damn really! Was hoping it would give you a year mate.
1st January 2015, 03:32 PM
rusty_nail

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

Damn really! Was hoping it would give you a year mate.

Meh it was worth a shot mate, thanks for thinking of me
19th January 2015, 08:33 PM
rusty_nail

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so i got down to the mechanic this arvo to grab some stuff outta the car and WOOHOOO check it out fellas! he was in the process of pulling the gearbox out followed by the motor. i have to say im absolutely effing stoked! work has finally begun on the car. this new mechanic seems to have it together. hes only had it since december and he was due to close the week it went to him. ive been giving him $$$ every pay(fortnight) too so i can lessen the bill when it finally comes in lol. its been 6 months in the making but i think about another month and ill be back and on the road in the old girl! pretty happy hey!!!

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19th January 2015, 08:36 PM
Bloodyaussie

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Originally Posted by rusty_nail

so i got down to the mechanic this arvo to grab some stuff outta the car and WOOHOOO check it out fellas! he was in the process of pulling the gearbox out followed by the motor. i have to say im absolutely effing stoked! work has finally begun on the car. this new mechanic seems to have it together. hes only had it since december and he was due to close the week it went to him. ive been giving him $$$ every pay(fortnight) too so i can lessen the bill when it finally comes in lol. its been 6 months in the making but i think about another month and ill be back and on the road in the old girl! pretty happy hey!!!

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Woot woot !!!!!
19th January 2015, 08:38 PM
Rocket55

Great news Nic! You definitely seemed to have an extra pep in your step this afternoon!
19th January 2015, 09:03 PM
AB

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Originally Posted by rusty_nail

so i got down to the mechanic this arvo to grab some stuff outta the car and WOOHOOO check it out fellas! he was in the process of pulling the gearbox out followed by the motor. i have to say im absolutely effing stoked! work has finally begun on the car. this new mechanic seems to have it together. hes only had it since december and he was due to close the week it went to him. ive been giving him $$$ every pay(fortnight) too so i can lessen the bill when it finally comes in lol. its been 6 months in the making but i think about another month and ill be back and on the road in the old girl! pretty happy hey!!! <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=54130"/>

Great news Nicco, looking forward to seeing the beast back in action!

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