So bit of an update.
Had the clutch done, flywheel machined, valves adjusted and full service done. All filters replaced etc...
Valves were very loose apparently so now they've been redone to spec. And you can definitely hear less "ticka tacka ticka tacka" sound.
Car now wears a 4Terrain heavy duty clutch. It now grabs really well right off the mark. Old clutch was definitely original. Clutch was fine, but from what I understood him the pressure plate wasnt holding "pressure" or tension or whatever... Loose springs or whatever....
And... Mat I can finally answer your question from a while back...Originally Posted by nissannewby
That gear box rattle / growl has now been reduced by at least 80% ! It is still there but nowhere near as severe !!! Maybe because it grabs really good and early now?
It reminds me of driving my 3L Patrol again it is that quiet ! However... when I bumped into @Dowie last week, his one was the same after clutch replacement and then slowly returned... So we will see how this one goes. Overall very very happy. Smooth car now on many levels.
The only negative now is, new clutch has exasperated a "clunk" I have which used to happen once in a while. Now it happens once every 2 or 3 gear changes. It's like when taking foot off the clutch, something goes clunk somewhere in the driveline. He checked what he could externally and there was no play... But needed more time to check / open things etc... Almost as if taking up slack ... Maybe diff back lash?? I don't know whether that could be worse with new truck. But thats another story ...
As for my transfer case leak... That is on the to do list. Leak wasnt that bad and I needed the car back.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...ear-tail-shaft
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