21st February 2018, 06:37 PM
The Manual and Auto Tranny Rads are different.
The "Thermo Switch" is a sensor on the lower RH side of both the Manual or Auto Rads
The "Thermo Switch A/T" is a sensor on the lower LH side of...
21st February 2018, 10:51 AM
Interesting I had a quick look at the factory manual download, but Page 12-28 of the Haynes download is the only diagram I can find that mentions a condensor fan. 12-30 has an aspirator fan.
It...
7th August 2017, 09:19 AM
Yeah same here , the fuel needle follows the speedo needle , the more one goes up the other goes down .
I can't remember what we got out of the MAV but your consumption is a bit on the high side ,...
18th April 2017, 07:29 PM
Bottom ones an idle up solenoid for a/c
It increases idle speed when you turn on a/c
Not sure what the top pic is
18th March 2017, 02:31 PM
Cool videos.
The pullpal is somethng you can make out of scraps. Just a bit of welding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXYgCmufzTE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF7t06jUVL4
11th November 2016, 02:08 PM
Photos of tank end. This is not the factory tank, but a LRA(Long Range Automotive) made custom "long range" tank(only holds 68 litres). However, the connections/plumbing to the tank are the same...
11th November 2016, 02:06 PM
16th October 2016, 10:28 PM
Oil Blow by from rocker cover gasket - The Fix
I used Permatex Ultra Grey. I ffilled the groove on the rocker cover edge with the sealant
and squeezed in the rubber gasket. Then I also applied a...
2nd September 2016, 01:34 AM
RB30 Patrol Coolant flow diagram(s)
These are the diagram(s) of RB30 Patrol coolant flow. The second one is taken out of R31 Skyline(RB30 engine) coolant flow diagram and slightly modified to suit...
4th January 2016, 01:47 PM
This was a pleasant surprise for me and also the mechanic. He expected a moderate power gain from installing headers but not a 10% increase. The torque curve has flattened out significantly as well....
12th November 2015, 09:44 PM
Hi mate,
Use a 17mm spanner. It's a tight fit, so I had to heat up the middle of spanner and bend it.
I used a LPG burner torch. You can also use an outdoor bbq burner. Attach the spanner to...
24th October 2015, 05:46 PM
How to burp a radiator
Hey guys,
This is the setup I use to 'burp' a radiator.
All the thanks go to Mudnut(Craig).
I use the same setup to test for combustion gas leakage as...
24th October 2015, 02:45 PM
Oil Pressure Sender Repair - RB30 Patrol
Hey Guys,
This is what I did to repair the Oil Pressure Sender of my RB30 Patrol.
BTW, I have to say, all these were required simply because I went...
28th September 2015, 07:55 AM
RB30 Patrol auto choke repair method
Hey guys,
This is how I managed to repair the thermostatic auto choke of the RB30 Patrol Nikki carby.
It's a fairly easy and quick fix, but can be improved. ...
2nd August 2015, 08:17 PM
So I thought I'd post this in case any other RB30 owners were interested, I removed the heater element / grid thing from the carby spacer (finally, wish I'd done it sooner, easy as), and am so happy...