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IT should be either 10mm v 1.25 pitch or 12mm x 1.25 pitch, you can determine the length

Don't think it it the seal. The seal is on the outside of the drive flange. This is the inside of the flange. This is coming from between the output shaft and the flange ( along the splines). Check...

My glow plugs looked like this after 200k
very hard to start IMO

It could actually. If one cylinder was not firing or burning until some of the heat from the others warmed it a bit, you might blow white smoke. I did my glows a short time ago, and was absolutely...

It may be a faulty glow plug, which would explain the smoke when the engine is cold.

I would look at changing the glow plugs anyway if they have never been changed, as they have a habit of losing...

Heres some pics of where i installed mine. was a tight fit due to the abs module and vacume pipes.

I got my a bunch of "make your own bracket" sheets from bunnings. They come in a bunch of sizes....

Here is my install.
No reducers, used self gluing heat shrink..
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?t=36453

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So in heading away for Christmas and as part of my pre-trip check I tightened my front wheel bearings. While I was at it I thought I'd take some pics and show how easy it is.

So I have jacked the...

Picked my repaired GU from the dealer on Saturday. After writing a very respectful but firm letter to the service manager he stepped up and took responsibility for the mistake made when installing...

The one that is recommended in the manual is LSD oil. When you give vehicle model and year, Burson, Supercheap, etc know the exact oil.
You'll need a four litre can for the rear diff, but won't...

Check this out. What a great simple idea.68972
Found it here:
http://amelec.com.au/dual-battery-systems-made-simple-unilug/

Here is the engine with all the junk removed

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Removal of the Cold start valve is easy - a couple of bolts and blank off the pipes into the manifold with some 1/2" rubber blanking caps.
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what you want is good service history, can't stress that enough.
even ring the previous owner if you have that info.
A quick look underneath will tell you if its been use off road, check
rear...

Why not throw some $$$ at the patrol you have now, it will save buying and kitting up another 4x4,$$$$
The one you have now you must know intimately by now with all its quirks etc.
Grab a pad and...

A happy bonnet is one that stays up and does not bonk you on the head!:smiley_thumbs_up: That said I replaced my sagging bonnet gas struts yesterday with new ones sourced from The Gas Strut Guys in...