Around 3000kg. I know my old ute was only 3050 or 3150kg.
Edit. Had a look at a few on car sales. Appears TD42 wagons were 2800kg gvm.
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Around 3000kg. I know my old ute was only 3050 or 3150kg.
Edit. Had a look at a few on car sales. Appears TD42 wagons were 2800kg gvm.
I contacted Nissan and gave them my VIN. The GVM for a 1997 GQ LWB is 2800kg. The max GVM upgrade in Victoria without stiffening of axle housings is limited to the front and rear axle limits which is 3300kg. Time to throw someone or something out of the car Winnie!!!
When I had to get my car re-engineered after the fiasco in WA with BD, I stripped the back seat out, ran it almost empty of fuel, water tank empty, everything in the rear out including the extra battery, fridge, boxes, took the rear wheel and jack off, everything off the roofrack, side storage boxes under car with oils and other spares - and sill came in at 3160kg from memory for a 3300kg gvm upgrade.
I had to reweigh the car for the brake test as well, and this was another strip down to 3200kg passed brake test, but when I measured the front and rear axles to get data for the spring selection process, which Dobinsons didn't know how that related to their springs, without all the junk out of it, it came in at 3980kg, which is why I am plating the chassis and strengthening the front spring mounts and double strengthening the rears with a PSR kit.!
There is a mob QLD who manufacture a HD front diff housing assy for the Patrolhave a look at in Aug at the Melb 4x4 show, which has a nominal rated load rating 500 - 700kg above factory. They don't do a rea as yet, however the double edged sword is the GCM does not change, so you end up with a vehicle that can be certified for a higher GVM, yet only able to tow a skate board.
Wiring tidy up about 95% I reckon, pleased with the outcome, but as @mudski suggested, 2 days was a bit ambitious and well off the mark - more like 14 days. Didn't get to the Codan, but all the lights are reinstated and working, as is the thermos fan set up. Still looking for the A/C trigger wire - absolutely no idea where it is hiding. Tidy up of the garage to find the floor againin the morning to hand the garage back to the wife and her car, then wind down for the arvo, back to work/first plane 6am Thursday and back to the mine - 4 weeks off, don't have much drive to head back there to be honest.
Installed genuine water pump today, old one had a slight movement in the shaft but wasn't leaking.
While the radiator and intercooler were out easy to do.
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The PPD ebay exhaust arrived monday. Looked nice and shiny, for 600 after ebay 10 % discount I am not expecting much in the way of easy fitment at this time....
Yes, its 3 inch 304 stainless. Picked up tools at 8am today. All nuts and bolts were compliant thanks to Loctite freeze and release.
Welded EGT socket in same place as the one on the old exhaust.
To my utter amazement, everything fitted almost perfectly, with one hanger being a bit too long and needing a trim.
And Nissan, get stuffed to the plick who designed the heat shield.
Tools down at 11am.
What looks like a cat is a tiny hot dog! ( I wanted catless and this is a bonus )
Not overly loud, deeper note.
Dropped EGTs by anpther 80 degrees. No drone.
Cant feel and was not expecting any power gains.
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As a total bonus I saw soot around the rearmost exhaust manifold port, the most accessible one. Both nuts were loose, tightened, and now I dont get the angry cockatoo scream when it comes on boost when cold !!!
Yesterday... But anyway
Wanting to get this thing running a little better on petrol I replaced the fuel filter while I had 3/4 tank of fuel. Not quite great, but much better. Must stop running the tank low. Any tips on a good way to clean out the injectors. Was thinking 98 ron with a bottle of injector cleaner, bit of a octane overload. Yeah??
Pulled out the awning to air it out after our little weekend away, keep forgetting.
Wheel rotation. Happy how they are going. About 70,000 km and still have between 8-10 mm of tread. Checked for movement in the front bearings, passenger side good, drivers need a little nip. I did notice that the shaft has movement up and down and in and out, even after I nipped it up, not heaps but enough to flag it. I'll try to get the video
Use the YouTube link.
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https://youtu.be/Q8yBpyqDgZo
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that's good wear for 70K. 8-10 mm is good, most tyres come out with about 14mm of depth brand new.
My theory is if I've spent that much $$$ I'm going to get the most out of them. With the uneven wear on the front passenger side, l've been doing a 5 wheel rotation every 10k or there abouts.
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I did this on my last set of Mickey Thompson’s and replaced them at 105k. Best tyres I’ve ever had and was worth the effort looking after them [emoji3581]Quote:
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Had a quick fling with a NISBIE. It would drop connection after a couple of minutes, and reconnect after it had a rest. Then it died, after getting really hot. Will try again, this has potential :)Attachment 80028
I know nothing about these scan tools. In short what do they do and can one be used on a 2005 GU IV 4.2td
Interesting subject
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Originally Posted by shakey55
I have no idea either. Used to using obd2 scanners that just work. Not this jap shyt. They put in an OBD2 socket but it speaks a different language. And they eat whales.
Have a look at buyobd.com.
Cheers, Mick
Install the new DCDC charger without the slightest indication of smoke. Start moving gauges around to suit new instro layout - more bloody wiring. If I don't get roped into taking the wife to the Melb Zoo, the intercooler manifold swap is on the cards tomorrow.
Finished cleaning the bugger, finally got rid of the last of the Balfour swamp silt and goop. . Smells fresh as again [emoji4]
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Lol. I still haven't cleaned mine after my trip to Robe. Sand everywhere inside the car...Quote:
Originally Posted by Rossco
Slapped a shiny new GME tilting mount on to the rig. Guess who now fits in his shed without having to remove the CB antenna. This guy thats who. Also took this chance to run conduit over my entire antenna cable.
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Ordered a Crosscountry cooler.
The old water to air can be a bit of a worry for somone who basically only does remote stuff alone.
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Glad to hear take 2 went well Phil, I don't need any more chargers ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by PeeBee
I gotta remove shims from my swivel hubs this weekend, last thing I'm doing trying to fix death wobbles.
I've heard the lower bearings can be buggers to get back in. Anyone have any pointers?
Hi mate Ive had my DC/DC charger sitting here for a few years now dohQuote:
Originally Posted by PeeBee
question,,, where did you mount it, I was thinking the kick panel in the
front passenger foot well.
TD I mounted it on the cargo barrier on the opposite side to the passenger compartment. Its getting busy with all the other gear, but will keep the VASS engineer happy when engineering comes around again.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Picked up an OEM Hitachi replacement alternator for Mrs MB’s 19 year old GU so far faithful wagoon.
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All seems ready for plug and play install although just noticed slightly different codes on stickers.
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Still both 12V - 100A so here’s hoping Hitachi just updated year models ‘A’ & ‘G’ or other warehousing special needs.
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FWIW: If any wankers like me out there are suffering from diagnosed limp wrist syndrome and need two hands to wrench one tiny spanner, this works a treat, fair dinkum!
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The ‘S’ hook on the little ratchet strap simply lowered behind wedges itself against the block and cantilevers the alternator for tension clicky’s[emoji106][emoji106]
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Your an ideas man @mb
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Couldn’t be OEM happier for our family needs, TBH sick to death of mucking around with high performance aftermarket gear on other twucks!
Wagoon was charged via 240v for around a week to bring the old Optima back to life from low 7V getting the girls home alone at night.
2 days left to settle off charge to see result.
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A double glow and no diesel revs alternator tickle up for starters.
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Brought it up to 950rpm ish tickle.
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Brought it up to 1,500rpm ish.
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Dropped it back down to idle again now that its giggling after tickles :-)
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@MB you might be interested in this...
Wired up this voltage display on the main battery. I'll do another one for the second battery when I have a chance.
I already have a dual voltage gauge on the A pillar but this will be good when parked or charging off solar.
Total cost only $5 for the LCD display and switch. Used some recycled aluminium and bolts.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...2020/02/81.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...2020/02/82.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...2020/02/83.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...2020/02/84.jpg
Now that is spot on Legend!!
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Worked out my total fuel consumption once and for all.
First pic is on petrol, second on gas.
Petrol I ran down till I was on the empty line, which left me with about 25L in the tank.
Gas was completely empty.
Add a jerry can and 800km shouldn't be a problem.
Cars booked in for a few things one being to get it to run better on petrol. It's ok once it's up and runing, but after 3000rpm it really comes alive. Tappets haven't adjusted for a while so that should get the figures better.
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Gunna be tricky to drive like that MB, specially when turning right.Quote:
Originally Posted by MB
Removed shims from LH swivel hub, got rid of about 80% of my death wobbles.
Pics to come but finally had my Rasslar rear bar fitted with the
auto open door function, very very happy lol
Looks fantastic John, you must be happy to finally have it fitted. How long did it take to fit?Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
You've misspelt Nissan on your hitch mate ;-)
Looks great John. I’ve tried on many occasions on contacting Rasslar to get the auto door opening but for my bar but to no avail.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Sorry I didn’t respond to your text too. Just caught me at a busy time at work and I just plain forgot to respond later.
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Attachment 80572Attachment 80573Dropped in a 100 buck cheapy china subwoofer to go with the 99 buck head unit. Yes, i am a tightass:) but this is a budget build. Even came with remote volume control.
Its no Harman Kardon but for the money it has surprised me. The original door speakers are in place I am happy with the improvements!
So this happened today...http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum.../2020/03/4.jpg
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Shit mate, over the pathfinder already?Quote:
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Work upgraded me from the single cab to this..Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
So yea the pathy will go as we don't need 2 forbies.
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Nice one!Quote:
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Removed the front left OEM manual locking hub as it was getting real hard to lock/unlock. Turns out water had gotten in and rusted up this inside a fair bit. Bloody mad at myself at not servicing these properly. Kinda got lazy with this car over the last 12 months, leaving things not repaired or done any preventative maintenance as Ive had other things on my mind. This is the outcome from neglect.
Not sure if I can save it. We'll see.
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Yea pretty chuffed I must say. Hard work does pay off occasionally it seems.Quote:
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