Expressions of interest for a TUNE-UP SESSION & B/Q AT MY PLACE!

G'day lounge lizards,

Its official! Nissan tune-up session will be on Saturday 10th August, kick off at 8.30am. Fun-run day Sunday 11th August! Kick off 9.00am

Work to be done on Saturday!

1. Astro (Steve) GU 4.2 turbo diesel wagon (tune and fit boost,egt and water temp gauges.)

2. RLI (Paul) GU 4.2 turbo diesel wagon (adjust tappets and injector pump timing)

Anybody interested in just attending for a social visit and catch-up can you please advise me of your possible attendance so that i can organise a head count for food for the B/Q. BYO grog!

Steve can you please confirm if this is OK with you?

PS, Folks, could you also let me know how many of you would like to attending the Saturday afternoon/evening B/Q. I need a head count for adults and Children. My wife and I will provide the meat for the B/Q. BYO grog! Children welcome!

Regards,

Paul

Why do you guys have to life so far away?

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

Depends for me on time etc, young family here so if we can we will.

Actually were just up at station creek on Saturday, Made a visit to the keyman as well, see my thread for pics :)


Cheers,
Eric.


*edit* I don't have anything I need doing to my car unless it involves pinching stuff of someone else's to put on my own :D But am happy to attend for a bbq etc!

This would be a great event and having Mat there is like having a living workshop manual.

Got my rego done today, got told p/s front bearing a little loose and trailing under bushes are torn, I know we can tighten the bearing up but whats it cost to do the bushes? And do I do any of the others while I am at it?


Cheers,
Eric.

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Originally Posted by RLI

G'day trendsetters,

I am thinking of organising having a tune-up & B/Q session at my Place for forum members that live in around the Coffs Harbour region! ie Astro,Trekster and so on.

For this to work and those parties that are interested in this idea, we will need to pay for nissannewbys fuel to travel down from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour. Obviously the timing of this event will depend on Matt & Sheree's availability.

I can accommodate both Matt and Sheree at my place. Woolgoolga has 5 caravan parks so accommodation is easy, or you can camp 17ks from place at either Station creek or the beautiful Pebbly beach camp grounds!

PS, LETS GET THE FEELERS OUT AND SEE WHO IS INTERESTED IN THE IDEA!

Regards,

Paul (RLI)
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I was speaking with paul yesterday and we are thinking the first 2 weeks of august as one of them will be a long weekend for me and make it a little easier. If the guys interested could post things they may want done we can get a job plan organised as such.

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Originally Posted by trekster

Got my rego done today, got told p/s front bearing a little loose and trailing under bushes are torn, I know we can tighten the bearing up but whats it cost to do the bushes? And do I do any of the others while I am at it?


Cheers,
Eric.

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Which bushes are worn mate? Are they your front arms, rear lower control or upper rear control?

Do you do oil changes? If so I will drive up from Sydney and watch you work. BAH,hahaha

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Originally Posted by Steve4wdin

Do you do oil changes? If so I will drive up from Sydney and watch you work. BAH,hahaha

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We could swap oil with you :)

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Originally Posted by nissannewby

Which bushes are worn mate? Are they your front arms, rear lower control or upper rear control?

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The big ones, the drivers side one is right next to the front diff, I call them big roller wheels lol because they look like that to me hahaha.

I can take a photo later to show, the mechanic I have is good and he pointed them out and showed me the wear, said he had done the same ones in my father in laws patrol as well.


Cheers,
Eric.


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Yeah sounds like your front ones. You can get away with just doing the worn ones if that's what you can afford but its always best to do them as a set. Always use genuine Nissan bushes to.

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Radius arm/ front control arm

I could see the tear in it, he told me it wasn't too bad but would need doing soon, what are they worth for the pair? And should anything else be done as well? Cost will depend on whether I do it soon or leave it a little bit as funds are quite tight at the moment after my insurance claim and rego.

Cheers,
Eric.


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[QUOTE=trekster;388478]I could see the tear in it, he told me it wasn't too bad but would need doing soon, what are they worth for the pair? And should anything else be done as well? Cost will depend on whether I do it soon or leave it a little bit as funds are quite tight at the moment after my insurance claim and rego.

Cheers,
Eric.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-Pa...53ceb0b&_uhb=1

$115 a set

Is it an easy job to do? Are the aftermarket rubber ones any good? Obviously genuine is better but if I went an aftermarket set would they last at least a couple of years? If so I would be happy to go a cheaper set that wont last as long to keep me going for now until I have enough coin down the track for genuine.


Seen these

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-x-Rubbe...21128869820%26


Cheers,
Eric.

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Originally Posted by trekster

Is it an easy job to do? Are the aftermarket rubber ones any good? Obviously genuine is better but if I went an aftermarket set would they last at least a couple of years? If so I would be happy to go a cheaper set that wont last as long to keep me going for now until I have enough coin down the track for genuine.


Seen these

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-x-Rubbe...21128869820%26


Cheers,
Eric.

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They are the ones for the other end of the arms up inside the chassis.

You can do better than $115 shopping around.
Repco are doing 20% off in July, they might do better too.

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Originally Posted by trekster

Is it an easy job to do? Are the aftermarket rubber ones any good? Obviously genuine is better but if I went an aftermarket set would they last at least a couple of years? If so I would be happy to go a cheaper set that wont last as long to keep me going for now until I have enough coin down the track for genuine.


Seen these

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-x-Rubbe...21128869820%26


Cheers,
Eric.

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How many k's currently on your rig Eric? Genuine will always last longer than anything else. If you do a little bit of driving offroad around your area genuine will outlast anything else

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Originally Posted by trekster

I could see the tear in it, he told me it wasn't too bad but would need doing soon, what are they worth for the pair? And should anything else be done as well? Cost will depend on whether I do it soon or leave it a little bit as funds are quite tight at the moment after my insurance claim and rego.

Cheers,
Eric.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-Pa...53ceb0b&_uhb=1

$115 a set

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They are actually cheaper on the patrolapart website. $99 for the 4 lowers and $58 for the 4 uppers.

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Originally Posted by nissannewby

How many k's currently on your rig Eric? Genuine will always last longer than anything else. If you do a little bit of driving offroad around your area genuine will outlast anything else

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Beast has 308k kms.

I do offroad but nothing stupidly hard.


Cheers,
Eric.

G'day lounge lizards,

I will come up with a draft itinerary in the next couple of days. So far we are looking at Saturday 10th August as a possible date.

Possible work to be done;

1. Astro (Steve) GU 4.2 turbo diesel wagon (tune and fit boost,egt and water temp gauges.)

2. Trekster (Eric) GU 3.0lt turbo diesel wagon ( replace and fit new radius arm & front control arm bushes.)

3. RLI (Paul) GU 4.2 turbo diesel wagon (adjust tappets and injector pump timing)

Anybody interested in just attending for a social visit and catch-up can you please advise me of your possible attendance so that i can organise a head count for food for the B/Q. BYO grog!

Steve and Eric can you PM me with a contact phone number please!

PS, i have a Jayco Hawk off-road camper trailer that i can set-up for anyone that needs accommodation for Saturday night.

Regards,

Paul

10th August, suits me.

In the mean time I will make sure all my sensors fit.

Thanks for organising this guys

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Originally Posted by trekster

Beast has 308k kms.

I do offroad but nothing stupidly hard.


Cheers,
Eric.

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Genuine ones will see that many k's again the closest aftermarket ones might get half that.

There is another fella who owns a 4.2 up in Woolgoolga he is on the forum but not very active, I have passed him on the message and will link him this thread.


Cheers,
Eric.

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Originally Posted by trekster

There is another fella who owns a 4.2 up in Woolgoolga he is on the forum but not very active, I have passed him on the message and will link him this thread.


Cheers,
Eric.

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Good onya Eric!

What is the members name? I thought i was the only forum member in Woopi. lol

Regards,

Paul

Not sure what nickname he travels by Paul, think he's a bit of a lurker!


Cheers,
Eric.


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[QUOTE=trekster;390334]Not sure what nickname he travels by Paul, think he's a bit of a lurker!


Cheers,
Eric.

G'day Eric,

I am going to try and recruit Kev Smith from Coffs Harbour TJM to join this forum! I am pretty sure that he would like Matt to have a look at his GQ wagon.

Regards,

Paul

Didn't know Kev had a GQ, only his toyboata....


Good luck, he might be a tough nut to crack!


Cheers,
Eric.

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Originally Posted by trekster

Didn't know Kev had a GQ, only his toyboata....


Good luck, he might be a tough nut to crack!

Cheers,
Eric.

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G'evening mate,

He uses the GQ for his off-road business tours!

PS, if you get those bushes, we will put your patrol in my garage and do your job first!

Regards,

Paul

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Originally Posted by RLI

PS, if you get those bushes, we will put your patrol in my garage and do your job first!

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Unlikely I will get them in time matey, Something big and important coming up at the start of next month (rego) my ass is already caning hahaha

We'll see how I go, if not no matter I'm sure I can do them myself. After bbq is there some wheeling planned? :D

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Originally Posted by trekster

Unlikely I will get them in time matey, Something big and important coming up at the start of next month (rego) my ass is already caning hahaha

We'll see how I go, if not no matter I'm sure I can do them myself. After bbq is there some wheeling planned? :D

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G'day trekster,

I will be talking with Kev Smith with regards to him organising a trip around some of Coffs tracks for NP99, nissannewby and others for the day after (Sunday.)

PS, i will give you a call soon to discus.

Regards,

RLI

G'day lounge lizards,

Nissan tune-up session will be on Saturday 10th August. Kick off 8.30am. Fun-run day Sunday 11th August! Kick off 9.00am.

Work to be done on Saturday!

1. Astro (Steve) GU 4.2 turbo diesel wagon (tune and fit boost,egt and water temp gauges.)

2. RLI (Paul) GU 4.2 turbo diesel wagon (adjust tappets and injector pump timing)

Anybody interested in just attending for a social visit and catch-up can you please advise me of your possible attendance so that i can organise a head count for food for the B/Q. BYO grog!

Steve can you please confirm if this is OK with you?

PS, Folks, could you also let me know how many of you would attending the Saturday afternoon/evening B/Q. I need a head count for adults and children. My wife and I will provide the meat for the B/Q. BYO grog! Children are welcome!

Regards,

Paul (RLI)

G'day lounge lizards,

AN UP-DATE ON OUR NISSAN TUNE -UP SESSION FOR FORUM MEMBERS!

I have my friend Kev Smith from Coffs Harbour TJM and a freelance journalist for 4x4 action, Camper trailer touring, 4x4 Camping and the Overlander magazines turning up as well as the boss of TJM Megastore Coffs Harbour Mark Brindle.

Kev is going to be writing and photographing about our tuning session and our 4x4 driving session around some of our tracks the following day. Kev as ask me what type of 4x4 driving do you guys want to do on Sunday 11th August? Please advise me ASAP so i can inform Kev?

Nissan tune-up session will be on Saturday 10th August. Kick off 8.30am. Fun-run day Sunday 11th August! Kick off 9.00am.

Work to be done on Saturday!

1. Astro (Steve) GU 4.2 turbo diesel wagon (tune and fit boost,egt and water temp gauges.)

2. RLI (Paul) GU 4.2 turbo diesel wagon (adjust tappets and injector pump timing)

Anybody interested in just attending for a social visit and catch-up can you please advise me of your possible attendance so that i can organise a head count for food for the B/Q. BYO grog!

PS, Folks, could you also let me know how many of you would attending the Saturday afternoon/evening B/Q. I need a head count for adults and children. My wife and I will provide the meat for the B/Q. BYO grog! Children are welcome!

Regards,

Paul (RLI)

Lucky children are welcome, I turn 15 this year!

G'day folks!

IT IS OFFICIAL FROM AB. We will do the article under the banner NISSAN PATROL.COM.AU Forum members held a tune up session for its Mid-North Coast NSW members recently!

To all those how are also participating in the 4x4 run on the Sunday, i will be linking you up with Kevs home e-mail soon, so that you can advise him of what grade of trip that you folks are interested in!

Regards,

Paul

Slightly off-topic, but something like this in Melbourne would be awesome, tune, accessory fit, guided by other knowledgeable folks off here. I'd be happy to pay for mechanics rates for something like this amongst other forumers.
I'll soon be fitting the dawes valve, gauges etc, and having others with experience in this stuff there, would be priceless.

Cannot wait now, Saw the venue for the tune up today very well kitted out for the day!

Paul if you need the compressor let me know, I can supply compressor and a 10m hose but I don't have any tools like rattlegun etc, I only have a gun with small fittings for pumping out tyres etc.


Cheers,
Eric.

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Originally Posted by RLI

Anybody interested in just attending for a social visit and catch-up can you please advise me of your possible attendance so that i can organise a head count for food for the B/Q. BYO grog!

Steve can you please confirm if this is OK with you?

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OK with me mate. Only me at this stage, I will probably sleep in my swag (or wherever I fall over)

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Originally Posted by trekster

Cannot wait now, Saw the venue for the tune up today very well kitted out for the day!

Paul if you need the compressor let me know, I can supply compressor and a 10m hose but I don't have any tools like rattlegun etc, I only have a gun with small fittings for pumping out tyres etc.


Cheers,
Eric.

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Don't be to worried about tools I will be bringing a few. :D