Hi guys I’ve gone and bought myself an optima d31a battery for the patrol and i was wondering if any of you out there managed to squeeze it under the bonnet somehow. If so which battery tray did you use and how did you get it to fit.
Any help would be awesome
Regards
Jack
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Currently own a ZD30 2000 GU patrol with a dead injector pumpabout to start a build on a TD42 motor to go in the car and basically rebuild the whole car into a machine of a rig
I ran 2 under my bonnet for 7 years. 1 each side. No problems getting them in.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
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The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.Originally Posted by Rogue Dung Beetle
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I don't remember having big issues fitting them. Tell me your trouble and I can have a look at my tray and see if I made any changes.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
Check out my Toy --> MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
So basically it’s a series 2 gu and I wanted to put it in place of the main battery drivers side near the fuel lift pump. If I was to put it on the other side near the air box I’m worried it will hit the bonnet when it closes and I can’t find a tray big enough to support the weight
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Mrs MB and I have only been able to stock main battery GU 2000/1/2s under hood squeeze in the D27F’s I think they are/were. Always wanted the bigger versions but also very keen to find out how to also for sure Jack. Darren above may be referring to his GQ beast which do seem to have better battery space I think ?
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Nah I had 2 under the bonnet of t he GUIV for a long time. Only recently replaced them but had a great run. Let me see if I can find a pic on the forum.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
Check out my Toy --> MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
MB (18th October 2017)
This is the best I can find right n ow as I don't have a lot of pics of my GU
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Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
Check out my Toy --> MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
MB (18th October 2017)
Top work Daz! Reckon our current 2001 has from memory a fuse box between battery and driver that hindered getting one of those beasty Optimas. I’ll go for a walk and send pic soon too :-)
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Whoops, keep moving too many around :-)Century back in the family 2001 truckster main with D27 auxiliary. 1999 work ute with twin D27s
Stock relay box inbetween and stock battery trays in our oldish faithfulls seam to be as remembered our problem. Height of the bigger 31 actually never honestly considered either but seems tight looking just now too.
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JackCollo (19th October 2017)
Yeah I measured it with a tape and found it was about 5 mm to small but I’ll give it a shot tonight and let you know. Fingers crossed though.Whoops, keep moving too many around :-)
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