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16th July 2013, 04:30 PM
Stropp

received the new 3" mono shocks, need to try to get them on prior to next week for the dwelly meetup :)
16th July 2013, 05:07 PM
threedogs

in rehab after a day of tampering yesterday fitting the snorkel,
Poor Nev the Nissan
16th July 2013, 06:26 PM
mudnut

I shoulda stayed in bed and left the Old Trol alone. After opening the radiator cap, I was, thinking that the coolant is looking a bit brownish-grey. Supposed to be good for three years or 100000Ks, not 2 years and 6700ks, as it happens. I got a huge plastic tub, and shoved it under the radiator drain, then undid the tap... a mouse dying of thirst could've got a better stream. Placed another tub under the engine drain. Cracked the plug, and undid it slowly. When it popped out, I was drowned in a ruddy gush, and found the bittering agent wasn't quite to my taste. I don't think a drop went into the tub! Used an old mop to clean up the stinking mess. When I went to pour that into the first tub, now in the shed, the plastic split. The muddy goop splashed all over my legs ran into my sneakers and proceeded to swamp the shed. I have filled the system with fresh water to flush it out, for a few days. Oh the joys of doing ones own maintenance.

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16th July 2013, 06:34 PM
TPC

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudnut

I shoulda stayed in bed and left the Old Trol alone. After opening the radiator cap, I was, thinking that the coolant is looking a bit brownish-grey. Supposed to be good for three years or 100000Ks, not 2 years and 6700ks, as it happens. I got a huge plastic tub, and shoved it under the radiator drain, then undid the tap... a mouse dying of thirst could've got a better stream. Placed another tub under the engine drain. Cracked the plug, and undid it slowly. When it popped out, I was drowned in a ruddy gush, and found the bittering agent wasn't quite to my taste. I don't think a drop went into the tub! Used an old mop to clean up the stinking mess. When I went to pour that into the first tub, now in the shed, the plastic split. The muddy goop splashed all over my legs run into my sneakers and proceeded to swamp the shed. I have filled the system with fresh water to flush it out, for a few days. Oh the joys of doing ones own maintenance.

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Damn pity you didn't get a video of that, I love laughing at other people having issues like that.
16th July 2013, 06:40 PM
threedogs

X 2, I'd pay to laugh at others misfortune, lol
reminds me of fish on the simpsons with all the eyes
16th July 2013, 07:11 PM
BigRAWesty

Got my diff lamination kit today. Woo hoo...
16th July 2013, 08:04 PM
mudnut

Cool. Laminating the underside of the front diff is a mod I would like to do. It would also shield the tie rod a bit. What wall thickness is the steel, and can you weld it up in situ?
16th July 2013, 09:51 PM
BigRAWesty

No doing the top. Don't want more catch points under the front..
I went the road runner kit, I can't make it for that price.. Although it will need a bit of grinding to make fit..
I'll do a build thread for those interested..

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16th July 2013, 11:02 PM
Ade

Charged all batteries..and still charging lol

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17th July 2013, 12:15 AM
Kast

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Originally Posted by Hodge

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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Thanks Hodge ( I tried giving you a thanks but 'action was denied', so I'll do it the old fashion way!).

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18th July 2013, 02:13 PM
Rustyboner81

Put her in to the paint shop to get the cancer cut out

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18th July 2013, 02:26 PM
Hodge

Just had her on Dyno to identify a turbo noise. Also waiting for my bullbar to return sometime today so I can fit her back on.
18th July 2013, 02:32 PM
threedogs

@ Hodge be interesting to see your figures what mods have you got, Chip ,Nads,snorkel,or Zorst????
Oh and tyre size
18th July 2013, 02:46 PM
Hodge

Quote:

Originally Posted by threedogs

@ Hodge be interesting to see your figures what mods have you got, Chip ,Nads,snorkel,or Zorst????
Oh and tyre size

Shes only got an 2.75 beaudesert and snorkel, standard tyres. It wasn't a proper dyno as such, he just had her on rollers under load and was monitoring noises and stuff under bonnet and turbo. She's going back there for valves, catch can and once EGR is blocked she'll get a full dyno tune.
Still, she goes so well now, I still can't believe how much difference exhaust alone made. I actually now can't wait to have the bar back on and go for a good proper drive to feel her across all gears.
18th July 2013, 06:03 PM
MEGOMONSTER

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My new LOSER door lights. Love em to pieces.
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18th July 2013, 06:26 PM
Lonicus

Surprised you don't have a couple of little spotties focussed on your seats when the doors open :)
18th July 2013, 08:52 PM
MEGOMONSTER

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Originally Posted by Lonicus

Surprised you don't have a couple of little spotties focussed on your seats when the doors open :)

Trying to work out how I can illuminate the patrol logo on my seats.
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18th July 2013, 09:25 PM
Rustyboner81

Ordered the GQ tri color tail lights to replace the red/clear ones.
Gonna reroute the wiring through the body to iliminate lights in the bumper then im gonna remove the rear bumper untill i get a rear bar

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18th July 2013, 09:36 PM
Rustyboner81

F-ing sweeeet seat

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18th July 2013, 09:56 PM
BigRAWesty

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rustyboner81

Ordered the GQ tri color tail lights to replace the red/clear ones.
Gonna reroute the wiring through the body to iliminate lights in the bumper then im gonna remove the rear bumper untill i get a rear bar

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Did you go the flat looking gq sets or the gu4 look-alikes?

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18th July 2013, 10:13 PM
MEGOMONSTER

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Originally Posted by Rustyboner81

F-ing sweeeet seat

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Here's another pic for those who have missed out. Attachment 31911
18th July 2013, 10:32 PM
trekster

Found the leak in the front causing water to get into cabin, and finished my reversing camera install.
18th July 2013, 10:38 PM
TPC

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Originally Posted by trekster

Found the leak in the front causing water to get into cabin, and finished my reversing camera install.

What was the leak?
Also where did you mount the camera?
18th July 2013, 11:06 PM
trekster

Quote:

Originally Posted by TPC

What was the leak?
Also where did you mount the camera?

firewall grommets, camera mounted to aluminium part of rear bar, will post pics in my car's thread tomorrow

cheers,
Eric.
21st July 2013, 10:17 PM
trekster

Quote:

Originally Posted by TPC

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Also where did you mount the camera?

TPC,

See my car thread for picture of my mounted camera.

Cheers,
Eric.
21st July 2013, 10:18 PM
trekster

Also today:

Made good progress on my drawer system, Got 1 side finished bar a handle and lock (Need to buy) screwed my anderson plug down and finished mounting volt meter above plug.
22nd July 2013, 07:36 PM
mudski

Finally finished the air locker install today! Woo, bloody hoo! Installed front locker and full front end re-race.
22nd July 2013, 07:38 PM
macca86

I drove mine today
22nd July 2013, 08:06 PM
MEGOMONSTER

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Originally Posted by macca86

I drove mine today

Excellent.
22nd July 2013, 08:29 PM
macca86

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEGOMONSTER

Excellent.

If you knew my dramas this year driving it is an epic result haha
22nd July 2013, 08:53 PM
Shaun 4x4

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudski

Finally finished the air locker install today! Woo, bloody hoo! Installed front locker and full front end re-race.

Good stuff. Was it hard to do? Any special tools required?
22nd July 2013, 10:17 PM
WogsRus

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Rear shelf finally completed

well finally completed my rear shelf, looks shmick and works well
22nd July 2013, 10:30 PM
Shaun 4x4

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Originally Posted by WogsRus

well finally completed my rear shelf, looks shmick and works well

Nice job. How much weight can it hold?
22nd July 2013, 10:33 PM
WogsRus

enough for coking but wont hold a kid or anything, i used alucabond which is a composite aluminium panel, probably hold a carton easilly...
22nd July 2013, 11:00 PM
mudski

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun 4x4

Good stuff. Was it hard to do? Any special tools required?

Not really hard but time consuming. About three to four hours stripping it all down, about and hour or two cleaning and installing new bearings and seals.
Doing the centre was left to George yesty.
Then went over to BA's place this morning to help him get his centre back in and then over to my place to help me with mine and then we parted ways and finished the reassemble.
The compressor I installed a couple of weeks ago. That was easy.
Oh and a massive, massive thanks to George for his help and to BA's wife for supplying the food yesterday. And to BA for making the coffee.
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I tapped that app
22nd July 2013, 11:44 PM
Shaun 4x4

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudski

Not really hard but time consuming. About three to four hours stripping it all down, about and hour or two cleaning and installing new bearings and seals.
Doing the centre was left to George yesty.
Then went over to BA's place this morning to help him get his centre back in and then over to my place to help me with mine and then we parted ways and finished the reassemble.
The compressor I installed a couple of weeks ago. That was easy.
Oh and a massive, massive thanks to George for his help and to BA's wife for supplying the food yesterday. And to BA for making the coffee.
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I tapped that app

Think this one is beyond my skills. Think I will leave the install of the locker to arb.
I already have the compressor installed
23rd July 2013, 04:57 AM
BigRAWesty

Nearly finished the diff lamination.. If only this pita thing called work would back off...

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23rd July 2013, 05:38 PM
MEGOMONSTER

Fuelled up today at $1.549 but was lucky enough to fill 150 odd litres using a 40 (yes 40)cent off vouchers. What a saving.
23rd July 2013, 05:41 PM
Parksy

Installed a new bush on the gearshift lever. Big difference in shifting feel. Not as notchy. Much nicer.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...EC12069B96.jpg
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23rd July 2013, 06:00 PM
Stropp

fitted the airbags on the back and new mono shocks, also swapped the rear springs around to even the body up, i cant beleive that so called professionals cant read or dont know that there are left and right springs its almost perfect now and the ride is much better, no more sea seasickness lol.

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