My Luxury Ride

[nissannewby]

G'day Newby,

Question: With the installation of your new Ye-Haa TurboDid you replace your old clutch? I am thinking of changing mine this week with 250,000ks on the clock, before replacing my Turbo. I got caught 10 years ago when i fitted the DTS Turbo and intercooler to my 1999 GU 4.2 Diesel. 2,000ks later it started to slip.

I read that both the 4 Terrain Clutch and the EXEDY Safari Tuff Clutch Kits are the go. What is your opinion on clutch's?

Regards,

RLI

The old clutch started to show signs of wear after I fiddled with the standard setup so it has been changed prior to the fitment of the turbo. However when I removed the original clutch it wasnt the friction plate that was worn, the pressure plate had lost some of its spring pressure thus allowing to clutch to slip due to not enough clamping force.

With the clutch you have 3 options. The Exedy safari tuff which is what I have in both my patrols, the 4 terrain hd which a few on here are running and NPC 6x6 patrol clutch. My pick out these would be the exedy or the npc. I didnt notice any difference in the pedal on either of my patrols but you do lose a little bit of feel with the safari tuff. The NPC item is apparently slightly better than the exedy and still gives factory feel. I would be seeing who you can get the best price with out of these 2 and go that way you wont be disappointed whichever way you choose

[nissannewby]

Ok so a bit of a damage report. I was away at work when I got a distressing phone call from the girl, I told her to calm down and tell me whats had happened. Once a little calmer she informed me that she had dented my car, I had a llittle bit of relief here because she was in such a way I thought she had rolled it or something. I got it out of her that she had quickly jumped out the car to grab something to take down the paddock and her rush hadnt quite pulled the hand brake on enough. Anyway I told her to calm down and take some photos, move the vehicle and get back to me. The damage wasnt as bad as first anticipated but here are the pics.

[nissannewby]

And back in to the updates. Got home from work saturday lunch and had a busy weekend. I finally got the chance to tow with new turbo and wow it is so much better, it pulls better, driveability is awesome and fuel consumption is down. I am still being held back by the intercooler, I wish there were more hours in a day. Anyway Monday came around and it was time to pick up the modified intake manifold and get the 3" stainless exhaust fitted. A big heads up to Richie of Radius Fabrications who did the manifold and exhaust, this guys work is quality and his prices are very competitive so if your in the market for any fabrication work give this guy a call.






And here is some of the exhaust.

[nissannewby]

And the tuesday rolled around. Time for a 5000km service.

[nissannewby]

And everyone knows what comes after tuesday. Time for a new radiator and full hose changeout including caps and thermostat. You can see the considreable difference between to fatory unit and the aftermarket.

[macca86]

Nice work mate. Funny about the fence the poor girl must have been devastated

[lorrieandjas]

Hi mate - looks good. Glad there wasn't too much damage done!

[PMC]

And everyone knows what comes after tuesday. Time for a new radiator and full hose changeout including caps and thermostat. You can see the considreable difference between to fatory unit and the aftermarket.

G'day Newby,

Once again mate! You certainly do not fark around! Thank goodness your darling or the horses weren't injured! Mate, you can always repair the car!

I love the look of the new inlet manifold, How much would a manifold like that cost? Radiator looks the part as well! Good job mate!

Regards,

RLI

[PMC]

The pyro gauge needs ignition power and then backlights are wired into the lighting circuit of the vehicle. I found a spare wire in behind the stereo face to supply a feed for the back lights and used to 12v socket supply for the pyro gauge.

Thanks mate!

I will now and go short circuit the patrol!

Yes dear, it was ""Newby" who told me how to wire up the gauges darling!

Regards,

RLI

[nissannewby]

Richie at Radius Fabrications does the manifolds for around the $500 mark depending on what you want done, materials involved and time take to do the work.