Hodge's new 4.2

[Bacho86]

Thanks folks, this morning it was freezing and I recorded it the second after start up. Will post it up later. You will hear exactly what I'm talking about.

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If your really concerned I'm happy to swap my CRD for your 4.2? ha ha ha

[Hodge]

If your really concerned I'm happy to swap my CRD for your 4.2? ha ha ha

lol
No concerns here mate. I'm happy with it no matter how many clunks it makes....

[Hodge]

So I've got all the bits to do my first oil, filters, fuel and air filters this weekend on the 4.2 . To some of you it's a breeze, to me it's a mission. lol
Just realize I have to go and get one of them pump thingies for this 20L drum...

[Rocket55]

You'll be right mate, just take you time, there's no rush.

Warm it up first, don't do it cold, it helps the oil run out better.
Don't drop the sump plug into the catch container (remember the oil will be hot)
Make sure your catch container has enough capacity!
Take the oil filler cap off, helps it drain.
Change your filters
Put the sump plug back in - can't stress this enough haha
Fill it back up with oil - I use a 1 liter oil container to measure it out.

Fuel filter.
Take the 2 fuel lines off
Undo the 2 bolts and take the entire filter assembly off the car
Unscrew the filter over a bucket to catch the fuel.
Screw the new filter on
Put the assembly back in the car
Prime it up till it goes hard
Start it up

That's how I do it anyway.

This is the oil drum pump I got, seems to work Ok.
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/onl...ecommendations

[Bloodyaussie]

If ya get in trouble yell out Eric. ..

[nissannewby]

I will add to rockets response. Remove the fuel filter and filter head from bracket (dont forget to unplug water sensor). Then change the oil filters, much easier with the fuel filter out of the way.

You can also flip the filter assembly over and put the bolts back as this will allow you to undo it easier. You can just crack it without losing fluid and making a mess then empty into said container.

They take just over 11 litres.

The spouts that come in those drums make them fairly easy to poor if you have a funnel that fits in the filler. Or just find an old jug in the house .

[Rocket55]

Some great tips there Newby

[jff45]

... and wash your starter motor down if you don't have a spill tray under the oil filters.. :-)

[jff45]

Small hijack, if I may.. While there are so many GU 4.2 owners in the same thread, please give me your opinion on the vibration level you feel in the driver's seat while idling.
I was probably spoilt by a very smooth TB45 petrol engine that idled beautifully but I'm finding the vibration from my converted TD42 auto quite noticeable. Maybe it's an auto trans thing..

[Ben-e-boy]

Small hijack, if I may.. While there are so many GU 4.2 owners in the same thread, please give me your opinion on the vibration level you feel in the driver's seat while idling.
I was probably spoilt by a very smooth TB45 petrol engine that idled beautifully but I'm finding the vibration from my converted TD42 auto quite noticeable. Maybe it's an auto trans thing..

Td's do vibrate, the have an odd firing order, if you have aftermarket engine mounts like the superior engineering ones that use a trailing arm bush. The vibrations will be amplified a bit.