What did you do to your Patrol today!

[TPC]

Go figure 1 1/2hrs after packing up from fitting rear speakers, the front speakers arrived, hopefully I'll
be able to fit the front ones today, looking forward to poking 4OFF for some hi fi info. What amp to buy etc
I like a sound system with a bit of umpf, not doof
How much did the speakers cost?
I have noticed how shite mine sound.

[threedogs]

Now the front are fitted much clearer than OE paper jobs.
Tried doing link thing. I'm hopeless but mob is oz plaza living.
Heaps of speakers I have some outdoor ones from them and a set of 6x9 4 way 600 watt
but not sure if i'll use them or not yet

[Mitch.mccabe]

I fitted my 3D Recovery points! They feel and look very heavy compared to the standard ones, just need to get it dirty now!!!

[threedogs]

@ Mitch only dust over your way and plenty of it I gather with a small sprinkling of flies, lol

[nissannewby]

The less ways a speaker goes the better it will do its job, a set of component speakers or splits as they can be referred to are awesome especially when run off an amp. Then you get a nice little sub and another amp to look after your bass line.
As for 600w this is probably your max output rating, the one your are looking for is nominal output or rms. 4 way speakers are ok for what your are doing with them and will be better than the cheapo factory items. I guess it's more knowing what you want from your stereo than just hooking a amp up.

[threedogs]

Thanks NN been talking with 4OFF as he used to do comps etc , I will be getting a 4 channel amp how big I don't know.
Plus didn't want tweeters etc everywhere , its only for my tunes when out of Radio range,
don't need it for camp as I have head unit and USB player in my camper.
Want it to thump a bit but after clarity not doof doof

[Parksy]

Removed the front seats and carpet and centre console so I could install more sound proofing. Found this under the hand brake...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/6F2C1432-E812-497E-8485-EA9EDC69C126-790-000000CED089B8E0_zpsc617ebc9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/0B6C1FC8-C69F-4C16-979E-5E3870C01C49-790-000000CED722FD1A_zps80c248a9.jpg

[NissanGQ4.2]

Removed the front seats and carpet and centre console so I could install more sound proofing. Found this under the hand brake...

Quick clean out, and good as new :)

[Winnie]

Just finished wiring up my dual batteries and they work!

[Bloodyaussie]

Removed the front seats and carpet and centre console so I could install more sound proofing. Found this under the hand brake...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/6F2C1432-E812-497E-8485-EA9EDC69C126-790-000000CED089B8E0_zpsc617ebc9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/0B6C1FC8-C69F-4C16-979E-5E3870C01C49-790-000000CED722FD1A_zps80c248a9.jpg

Ha ha ha ha!!!!!!! some one was sitting there going "But I just put it there, where the f$%k did it go man!!!!"

[jack]

1. Pinstriped it,
2. Bent the side step
3. Washed it.
And between steps 1 & 3 I had the most amazing day 4wding with family and friends in the Pyrenees. Were first down some freshly opened tracks and saw some amazing sights.
BBQ lunch and more sightseeing.
Oh did I mention the elusive Sambar deer that were barely bothered by three 4wd's, just jumped across the road and then sauntered up the hill and stopped to watch us watching them.

Should put this in the happy thread.

[mudnut]

I finished these off today, except for painting. Made for sleeping in the Old Trol on short weekend trips with my local club and with you lot. I still have to make some for the front windows, which will be difficult, because of the shape. The picture doesn't show the stainless flywire glued to the inside of the wood. The fly wire in the slide window is only for dry weather, though.

[threedogs]

@ BA or as the Judge likes to call it "Exhibit A"
bag it and tag it

At Mudnut have you seen the rear door sun/wind visors ? mudski has them slimline like what you have done.
Buy them and super glue some Perspex with holes to the base with holes like you have, would never notice them.
front a bit more difficult but doable IMO.
Love the idea BTW no more flys or mozzies filling up the Patrol when away, lol

[mudnut]

Thanks, 3D. If you are about, Mudski, could you whack a pic up of the visors, front and back, please.

[threedogs]

Type in weather shield for GU,
see what I mean

[Clunk]

cleaned the underneath of the Q today.............































Parked it on the lawn and turned the retic on

[BigRAWesty]

That's how the pro's do it..

[Clunk]

That's how the pro's do it..

I'll tell you something though........ it was bloody hard work. First I had to mow the lawn, then turn on the retic so I could find where the pop up were, then cut around them so they were free once more to pop up instead of being restrained by the overgrown grass. Then had to jump in the Q makin sure I parked over as couple so I could get as much coverage as possible................................... I'm worn out now and relaxing with a beer

[Rustyboner81]

Changed some fuses and headlight globes...now all good...hooked up a 240v powerboard to my space saver box for running my battery and frigde from the mains and put a 12v combo thingy on the back of the center console for charging the arkpak and phone charger etc

[Covo71]

Had the truck for a couple of months now, checked the diffs and the front was at least 3cm below filler. Bit short on funds so didn't listen and buy a pump to fill. Nightmare job. Lucky though because when I drained it, it was a bit milky.

[Shaun 4x4]

Just swapped out all my sway bar links with ones that are now the right length for the lift.
Stupid previous owner only doing half a dam job.

Heaps better looking then the old ones.
http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd483/Shaun0305/Nissan%20Patrol%20GU%20ST/20131103_120430.jpg

[93patrol]

Took it out for a play with my mate Fry teaching how to 4wd and all my other bad habits3631836319thats Fry's new bus

My old girl36320

[BigRAWesty]

Just swapped out all my sway bar links with ones that are now the right length for the lift.
Stupid previous owner only doing half a dam job.

Heaps better looking then the old ones.
http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd483/Shaun0305/Nissan%20Patrol%20GU%20ST/20131103_120430.jpg

I've never understood why they make the thread so long for the ball link.. It's only 30mm deep?? Lol
But they look better than the original.

[Shaun 4x4]

The kit said for 2-8" lift. I had to cut about 40mm of the thread of the get it to line up properly.

[Shaun 4x4]

Oh and I installed some full size weather shields.

Not quite as dark as I'd hoped when I ordered them so might have to get out the night shade

[BigRAWesty]

The kit said for 2-8" lift. I had to cut about 40mm of the thread of the get it to line up properly.

Ow ok, thus the long thread..

[Clunk]

had to cut off the side steps with an angle grinder, they really have taken a battering in the last 3 years. All the bolts were bent, brackets also folded over so cant undo some of the bolts, most of the weld has come undone........... totally fubarred is the word. Will have to get the Q up on a hoist or something so I can get underneath properly and remove the rest of the bracketry.

[93patrol]

Had to cut mine with a gas axe when I did the clutch as it was all rusted and the thread was completely knackered

[Clunk]

Had to cut mine with a gas axe when I did the clutch as it was all rusted and the thread was completely knackered

totally transforms the look of the Q hey, makes it look a good couple of inches taller

[taslucas]

totally transforms the look of the Q hey, makes it look a good couple of inches taller

Then take the bullbar off and it makes it look even higher. See my avatar lol

[Alitis007]

Bent a couple of rims playing in Tallarook yesterday. 36328 that was the first wheel before lunch so i swapped it with the spare and as luck would have it i bent my spare aswell in the same place ( D/S/F)

[93patrol]

totally transforms the look of the Q hey, makes it look a good couple of inches taller

I was able to salvage mine and bolted them back on they ve saved the sills many times and because of the scrub bar and bull bar I didn't want to get rid of them

[Rustyboner81]

Bent a couple of rims playing in Tallarook yesterday. 36328 that was the first wheel before lunch so i swapped it with the spare and as luck would have it i bent my spare aswell in the same place ( D/S/F)

Got a big hammer..just bash the rim out while still on the car

[Alitis007]

Got a big hammer..just bash the rim out while still on the car

The rims have a 5 year structural warranty and are less that 6 months old. I'll see if i can exchange them.

[Hodge]

The rims have a 5 year structural warranty and are less that 6 months old. I'll see if i can exchange them.

Hey George you'll find that's against cracks and stuff and not for bent and dinted rims. My mate tried to claim warranty and they told him to get stuffed. But have a go anyway.

[Alitis007]

Hey George you'll find that's against cracks and stuff and not for bent and dinted rims. My mate tried to claim warranty and they told him to get stuffed. But have a go anyway.

Its really what ever they feel like at the time mate, i had a alloy rim that cracked after a month after i bought the set that i managed to get for 50% then a month later i cracked another rim and i had it replaced for nothing so i'll try my luck and see how i go.

[growler2058]

Removed Agatha from gumtree :)

[Bob]

Removed Agatha from gumtree :)

So are you keeping her ??????????

[threedogs]

Didn't have the heart eh Growler??
Saw Georges rims , just weird how two have buckled , repairable as suggested with a hammer, still weird, jury is out ATM
Me I was able to go for a small drive to the Doctors and tried my new speaker out, much clearer than before happy as,

[Tank]

Bolted in my new oricom UHF radio

[growler2058]

So are you keeping her ??????????

Yessssssss I couldn't do it. Especially when I started her up to wash /detail (hahahahahhaaha detail yeah right) after 5 mths of not running and she roared into life after about 1.5 seconds in a big arsed puff of black diesel smoke hahahahahaha
Had 1 c0ckhead offer me 3k and I told him to get f@rkd the suspension was $3080 the tyres and rims over $2k so they can all pi55 off

[mudnut]

I gutted the Old Trol today, because It stunk of mould. There is no prizes for guessing where the water got in. I also found that some of the rubber seals on the plastic inserts in the floor had deteriorated enough to let moisture seep in under the carpet.

[BigRAWesty]

That's where mine was, just a lot worse..
Also check a grommet at the front of the rear wheel arch drivers side, mine was gone. Was a 20mm grommet if you need one I have 4 spare.
And check the middle row seat mount bars..

[mudnut]

Thanks Kallen. The other big culprits were the holes inside the bottom of the door pillars and the hole into where the door switch lighting wires run into the interior. I will have to find about twenty odd 15mm rubber plugs to stop up the holes all along the top of the sill panels. Water also seeped in through the foot rest and steer column. I have installed my air compressor under the rear passenger seat, but I think I will find a higher position. I'm even thinking of mounting it under the bonnet somewhere, and have a hose into the cab for the intake.

[Cuppa]

Fitted RDA slotted & dimpled front rotors & will finish off fitting the EBC pads tomorrow.

[Cuppa]

Bent a couple of rims playing in Tallarook yesterday. 36328 that was the first wheel before lunch so i swapped it with the spare and as luck would have it i bent my spare aswell in the same place ( D/S/F)

Ouch! Bugger! What sort pressure were you running?

[Dazzalco]

Pulled out third row seats. Installed turbo timer and got ready to install snorkle

[my third 256]

put new shoes on bridgestone duelers a/t 275/65r17
all up cost $1000 taken off new patrol 1/2 hour before still had rubber nipples on them
only drive 2 k to tyer store to get changed owner wanted more aggresive feet
talk about being in the right place at the right time

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

New shoes/mags.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/11/14.jpg

[Drewboyaus]

New shoes/mags.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/11/14.jpg

Oh yeah! That's looking grouse!

[Dazzalco]

Finaly got round to fitting snorkle36424

[florix]

36444break on my now lower arms. Bought a new tie rod and some rear disconnects too

[Shaun 4x4]

Nothing yet, but the 4wd and adventure show today will sure change that :)

[Stropp]

yep will be there sunday with my cash!!!

[threedogs]

@ George what tyre/rim combo do you have, I
know you run 285s, but what size rims and what
pressures were you running to dent 2 rims , has to be a
logical reason ???

[taslucas]

@ George what tyre/rim combo do you have, I
know you run 285s, but what size rims and what
pressures were you running to dent 2 rims , has to be a
logical reason ???

Yep, some people drive harder than others lol

[Ben-e-boy]

Yep, some people drive harder than others lol

Enough of your cheek mister, he wasnt talking at you.

[threedogs]

@ Lucas I asked him the other day when he came over what was his driving style [TOO QUICK]
But said drives as slow as possible unless momentum is required.,
trying not to break traction.
Has to be something wrong 2 rims ,only had them a few weeks

[taslucas]

@ Benny, get stuffed!

[threedogs]

Nah Nah Na NAH na lol

Ordered my muddies going with Mickey "T" MTZs 305s again
Good run last time, why change

[Shaun 4x4]

Was a pretty good day at the 4wd show.

Didn't pick up to much.

Got a good deal on a foxwing awning with a free extension/ wind break.
Got a black widow wheel bag and an arb cooler :)

Now just gotta get some roof bar to connect the awning to.

[AJTich]

:cheers:I fitted my second hand Black Widow drawers, Cargo Barrier and Divider. Nice... Now to fill them with "interesting stuff...

[TPC]

:cheers:I fitted my second hand Black Widow drawers, Cargo Barrier and Divider. Nice... Now to fill them with "interesting stuff...
Do you know the rules, if there is no photos it never happened.
Photos please.

[growler2058]

Cut 2 big snotty areas of rust outta the floor and welded in patches. Woulda done the rest but ran out of dremel discs

[AJTich]

Here ya go TPC..:thumbup:.... Also on ""My Rig"...

[Shaun 4x4]

Picked up two heavy duty black rhino bars today.
Also installed my new Foxwing awning. Still to open it up tho. Lol

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd483/Shaun0305/Nissan%20Patrol%20GU%20ST/20131109_190140.jpg

And also put a little bracket in to bring that brake bracket delay on the rear diff back to a more natural shape.

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd483/Shaun0305/Nissan%20Patrol%20GU%20ST/20131109_152601.jpg

[93patrol]

Replaced my vacuum lines from the alternator back and it's made a big difference to the braking of the ute. Must have been perished for a while and when I swapped out to the new alternator the vac line wasn't long enough. Feels great now

[growler2058]

Hacked up the factory bar a bit more and welded bits n bobs back on and ended up with a slightly uneven tube bar ;) still need to gusset it but ran outta material
3655136552365533655436555

[threedogs]

@ Growler looking good ,what about some loops so you can weave your straps or winch cable on,
Prior to tackling the tracks

[growler2058]

@ Growler looking good ,what about some loops so you can weave your straps or winch cable on,
Prior to tackling the tracks


:smileyvault-cute-biI DONT GET STUCK HAHAHAHAHAHA

[BigRAWesty]

Hacked up the factory bar a bit more and welded bits n bobs back on and ended up with a slightly uneven tube bar ;) still need to gusset it but ran outta material
3655136552365533655436555

Ya shoulda modded the brackets to suit the body lift.
But looks good. Not bad for an office bitch..

[FNQGU]

Fitted up me roof rack for a trip up the Cape. About to put the bush boots on and the A/T's in the shed. Packing the boat now...

[growler2058]

Ya shoulda modded the brackets to suit the body lift.
But looks good. Not bad for an office bitch..

Ain't got no body lift.
Aaaaaand I spend more time outside than 99.9% of people here :) ones day they'll let me in the office. Should see the new girl we got in the office I wanna get there soonest

[BigRAWesty]

Really. Looks a huge gap between bar and grill.

[growler2058]

Really. Looks a huge gap between bar and grill.

Would I lie to you??
BEFORE
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/FORUM%20MEETUP/P4060782.jpg (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/GrowlersGQ/media/FORUM%20MEETUP/P4060782.jpg.html)
AFTER
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/IMG_7787.jpg (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/GrowlersGQ/media/IMG_7787.jpg.html)

[threedogs]

That's one savage chop job there

[BigRAWesty]

Yea nuts.

Soooo.... When is the winch going in??

[growler2058]

Yea nuts.

Soooo.... When is the winch going in??

I got a GQ mate. I don't get stuck :)

[Drewboyaus]

Yea nuts.

Soooo.... When is the winch going in??

You blokes in SA don't have anything to drive that needs a winch..,...

[Stropp]

Well went to the 4x4 show and spent too much, started out with a relatively cheap heavy duty camp chair and ended with a 150 watt solar panel with dc to dc charger and the wiring kit which I will be mounting on the roof the same as the redarc 4b with a frame and catch with boot struts to pop it up on angle when camping, also got a long range sub tank and got a free ticket in the draw to win one of those queer brand hilux with every conceivable accessory known to man, if I Win I should be able to sell it and buy an ex telstra 4.2 ute! When I get the frame made and the solar setup on the roof I will put up some pictures. To top of the day I bought a new swag that has a fly cover that can be setup as an awning, will get that out of the wrapping and get some pics of that too when I can. All I know is it was expensive and the accountant will hate me :)

[Clunk]

And none of it was my fault either, so my conscience is clear lol

[Shaun 4x4]

Took it down the beach to test the new awning

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd483/Shaun0305/Nissan%20Patrol%20GU%20ST/DSC_0885.jpg

And took me dog down to the beach for the first time.

P.s I don't know who owns that lady cruiser, it just pulled up and wouldn't leave. Lol

[Stropp]

Trying to steal your shade mate!

[firm351]

What beach were you at mate? The awning looks the goods plenty of shade.

[Shaun 4x4]

What beach were you at mate? The awning looks the goods plenty of shade.

Yer it's awesome. Wasn't sure about it when getting it but after using is I'm really happy with it.

I was down at long point.

[firm351]

How did you go getting on the beach I thought it was all barricaded off

[Shaun 4x4]

Nothing stops my patrol. Lol

It gets closed off then a new track opens it up few days later.
It's a never ending cycle.

[firm351]

Me and my mate got caught coming out of there one night by the rocko ranger. Mate got a fine for driving in there don't think he ever paid it and bugger all happened. Don't know why they bother closing it off

[Shaun 4x4]

I havent been caught yet. Haven't been a lot but will be going a lot more now that me dog but to good health.

I don't get why they close it either really. It's only to do with the nature reserve, so they should just open the gate at the end back up so we don't have to go through the nature reserve.
But it keeps it a quite area for the few that know how to get there.
So it's a win really. Lol

[BigRAWesty]

Well went to the 4x4 show and spent too much, started out with a relatively cheap heavy duty camp chair and ended with a 150 watt solar panel with dc to dc charger and the wiring kit which I will be mounting on the roof the same as the redarc 4b with a frame and catch with boot struts to pop it up on angle when camping, also got a long range sub tank and got a free ticket in the draw to win one of those queer brand hilux with every conceivable accessory known to man, if I Win I should be able to sell it and buy an ex telstra 4.2 ute! When I get the frame made and the solar setup on the roof I will put up some pictures. To top of the day I bought a new swag that has a fly cover that can be setup as an awning, will get that out of the wrapping and get some pics of that too when I can. All I know is it was expensive and the accountant will hate me :)

Just a rack I built for a local blokes au Ute this year.
36757
36758
36759
Simple shs sides and angle centers for the panel to sit in.
Found these simple tailgate hinges, and set it up that when the panel is down or up the panel is secure between the shs, nut when the struts are removed and panel at 90degrees it can be slid out to place elsewhere.
Gas struts are 90nM kitchen ones, $16 a pair I think..
Good little project..

[Drewboyaus]

Just a rack I built for a local blokes au Ute this year.
36757
36758
36759
Simple shs sides and angle centers for the panel to sit in.
Found these simple tailgate hinges, and set it up that when the panel is down or up the panel is secure between the shs, nut when the struts are removed and panel at 90degrees it can be slid out to place elsewhere.
Gas struts are 90nM kitchen ones, $16 a pair I think..
Good little project..

Looks really good Westy!

[Stropp]

Just a rack I built for a local blokes au Ute this year.
36757
36758
36759
Simple shs sides and angle centers for the panel to sit in.
Found these simple tailgate hinges, and set it up that when the panel is down or up the panel is secure between the shs, nut when the struts are removed and panel at 90degrees it can be slid out to place elsewhere.
Gas struts are 90nM kitchen ones, $16 a pair I think..
Good little project..


yeh westy thats similar to what i am getting done, looks very well built.

[rafa]

Removed the front seats and carpet and centre console so I could install more sound proofing. Found this under the hand brake...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/6F2C1432-E812-497E-8485-EA9EDC69C126-790-000000CED089B8E0_zpsc617ebc9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Pakas/0B6C1FC8-C69F-4C16-979E-5E3870C01C49-790-000000CED722FD1A_zps80c248a9.jpg

Looks like a WW2 coffee pod :)

[rafa]

Got a new thingy for the air conditioner under the glovebox, looks like a little radiator. Old one was so blocked, no wonder not getting cold. Absolutely freezing air con now :) :)

[Stropp]

Got a new thingy for the air conditioner under the glovebox, looks like a little radiator. Old one was so blocked, no wonder not getting cold. Absolutely freezing air con now :) :)

Condenser coil?

[rafa]

Fitted 200L fuel tank in rear Pod.

36792

36793

[Ben-e-boy]

Gave it a wash, then sat and looked at it. I have a meeting with an engineer on friday to discuss engineering the long arms, new shock towers, and an antirock sway bar, if I can get these approved it will take the ute to a whole other level in offroad capability and on road handling. I'm trying not to get excited:smileyvault-cute-bi:bigthumbup:

[Chimo]

Fitted additional rubbers (conveyor belting) above the lower chassis to make up for 25 odd years of wear and compression. No more steel contact and no more noises on slow sharp turns. Seems to work very well. They don't make rubbers like they used too!

Cheers
Chimo

[Bloodyaussie]

I did stuff and I like the way it looks now..

36800
36801
36802

Yeah stuff........

[BigRAWesty]

I did stuff and I like the way it looks now..

36800
36801
36802

Yeah stuff........

Have you tinted the tail lights??

[Winnie]

Other than the 2 extra LEDs on the front what did you do?

[Bloodyaussie]

Added a bar to hold the light bar and took the big ass roof rack off...... it's now a streamline rocket ship!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ben-e-boy]

I did stuff and I like the way it looks now..

36800
36801
36802

Yeah stuff........

The stuff I did to yours was way better. At least with that badge you could tell the world that you prefer the company of other men :p
36806

[Hodge]

Put some fresh rubber on her today, ran some wires and hoses for the gauge and NADS, but this bloody rain ruined the rest of the show :S Can't touch her till weekend now.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/834/qp1y.jpg/)

[AJTich]

Took off the HOOK and replaced with Recovery Points. Noice...:trink13:

A question for the gurus... What is the wire welded to the locking nut for?? To hold up the shackle, or is it not required???

[trekster]

Got a hundred or so dings in it from a golf ball sized plus hail storm :/


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[growler2058]

Finished cutting out the rust in the floof and welded patches in. Reduced the size of the big arsed mud flaps.

[Clunk]

Finished cutting out the rust in the floof and welded patches in. Reduced the size of the big arsed mud flaps.

fotas????????????//

[Clunk]

Took off the HOOK and replaced with Recovery Points. Noice...:trink13:

A question for the gurus... What is the wire welded to the locking nut for?? To hold up the shackle, or is it not required???

dunno, never seen them with those before

[cgm]

Took off the HOOK and replaced with Recovery Points. Noice...:trink13:

A question for the gurus... What is the wire welded to the locking nut for?? To hold up the shackle, or is it not required???

I think you'll find that the kit is made to fit multiple vehicles, one being the GU. There would have been more nuts and bolts than needed. I'm guessing the ones with the wire are for one of the other models so that you could reach in some space (e.g. inside the chassis rail) and hold the nut while you got the bolt onto it. Not certain, but that's what makes sense to me. Certainly my kit had enough "other bits" to get it all bolted up without needing to use the nuts with the wire on them.

[bear3103]

Will be fitting second battery tray to mine shortly

[Clunk]

bought a new windscreen washer bottle and motors as mine has disintegrated, so should arrive before next weekend, finally got fed up after 3 years of squirting a water bottle out of the window in order to clean the windscreen

[AJTich]

Thanks Cam.

Mine on the other hand came with the two points, four 3/4 bolts with foprives ur smaller bolts, and the two captives with the wire..

[threedogs]

@ Trekster how bad is it, totalled, I think RACV down here say car/4x4 is UN RW with hail marks all over it.
Personally I cant see why, hope its repairable at least

[growler2058]

Did more to my custom "bar by growler" by triangulating for strength.
Aaaannnnnd put some new stickers On Cheers Lucas

[growler2058]

Forgot pics
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[threedogs]

Should strengthen it some what ,,,,,,,,,,,,,are the ends enclosed???

[taslucas]

Did more to my custom "bar by growler" by triangulating for strength.
Aaaannnnnd put some new stickers On Cheers Lucas

So you want me to start working on a few sticker designs for "bar by growler".

[growler2058]

HAhahAHHAHAHAHAHA yup sounds good, but can you keep it clean hahahahahaa

[Hodge]

Completely gutted the rear end, cleaned up mud and crap stuck between the chassis and rear bumper area. Probably about 10kg of s*** came out.
Tidied up tow bar cabling with new plug etc... and install the tow bar while I was at it !!! I also took photos of step by step tow bar install, and I'm considering a small write up on it that may help some in the future, as I was in the same boat a while back!
Now kickin' back with a few nice cold stubbies!
http://imageshack.us/a/img820/803/4zmg.jpg

[BigRAWesty]

Looks good.

I started to re do the wiring to run full body lights. I've pulled it all out.
I'll be re running the wire from chassis to body and tail lights and chassis in New steel conduit for protection.
It always sounds easy in your mind... And then you start...
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I'm changing a few plugs and putting in new 6 pin water proof plugs..
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And running New 7 core threw the conduit..
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So a bit of a job ahead..

[BigRAWesty]

Are the pics showing up??

[TPC]

Are the pics showing up??

Yep, looks like lots of work.

[BigRAWesty]

Yep, looks like lots of work.

More than I bloody thought but the out come wI'll be worth it..

[AJTich]

Geez Westy...All the guts is hanging out.....But as you said, will be speccie when done...

[BigRAWesty]

Geez Westy...All the guts is hanging out.....But as you said, will be speccie when done...

Yea it looks bad. For some reason the auto lecky who wired up the trailer plug started from under middle PS door?? So there is 3m of 5core wire from middle of the car to the trailer plug???
Weird.
But why mess with what's started??
Ill tap into this harness for the New lights, splice in the reverse light setup and run it of to either side if the car the split body and bumper from there..
I've completed both chassis to body looms..
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And a quick pic of the New body lights..
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And I received step one of the sound deadening..
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[Malgreen]

well i was going to replace the cheap plastic guard in front of the steering arms with a new one from bush skinz... had a look and noticed the the right hand side that bolts that hold it in place ( and location of new bolts ) are missing their heads.... the left hand side one came off easy ( after lots of wd40 ) but the other bolt twisted off with no effort at all.... so now i am stuck with 3 snapped bolts...Bugger...
i will have to go to the local mechanic to get out as i dont have a drill or easy outs.. once fitted i will post picks

[Parksy]

Looking good westy. Where did you get those tail lights?? What is your step 2 for the sound deadening?

Edit: Malgreen, you could try and drill them out. Use a pin punch and knock a mark in the center of the bolt, then use a small drill bit to make a hole the entire way through the bolt. Then go up the next size and repeat, if you're lucky, you won't have to go to big and the bolt will wind it's way into the chassis. Usually it gets to the one size before you start drilling out the thread and it will remove itself.

[BigRAWesty]

I'll be doing the closed cell water proof foam for the second layer.

And the lights from patrol a part.

[BigRAWesty]

The top layer has arrived..
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37184

10m2. Bloody heaps

[Parksy]

Lovely! How does that stuff feel compared to car builders acoustic liner?

[BigRAWesty]

Lovely! How does that stuff feel compared to car builders acoustic liner?

Apart from the alloy top.. Identical.
Adhesives levels are identical, thickness is the same, the build of the foam is the same..
Very happy..

[Parksy]

Sweet, happy days. The dynamat I used did a good job at giving the car a solid feel and stop vibrations, but I think it was the foam that made the biggest sound deadening. Vast improvement!

[BigRAWesty]

That's what I was thinking to. So yea I'll be laying strips of the butyl Mat threw the car and then smothering with the foam..
Can't wait..

[Clunk]

bought a new windscreen washer bottle and motors as mine has disintegrated, so should arrive before next weekend, finally got fed up after 3 years of squirting a water bottle out of the window in order to clean the windscreen

Fitted the new bottle and motors, took ages to clean all the crap out of the pipes........ But man am I happy, after 3 years, I sat in the car and just played with the washers, front and rear and have had to fill up the bottle twice, sad I know but I'm sure the novelty will wear off eventually

[TPC]

Reading all this about what you guys have to do to your GQ's makes me appreciate having a GU that does not require all that work.
My car is already quiet to drive in and the wiper washers work too.

[Old Wal]

Been a bit slow posting. Recently fitted C/O injectors, new glow plugs & adjusted tappets & timing ( Denco Wagga ) . Fitted 2" lift - Lovells coils, EFS Leaves & shocks , greaseable shackles , replaced all bushes & coil insulators ( Wodonga Spring Works ). Fitted EGR blanking plate, flushed intercooler out & removed butterfly ( Old Wal ). Took a quick test run to Innaminka via Mungo, Menindee, Tibooburra, Cameron Corner etc (3300 km in 7 days). All went well. Averaged 14.8Ltrs / 100 km with slide on camper fitted.

[BigRAWesty]

Reading all this about what you guys have to do to your GQ's makes me appreciate having a GU that does not require all that work.
My car is already quiet to drive in and the wiper washers work too.

We'll just end up with tougher, quieter, metal cars..

[Wazza11978]

Fitted up an ARB compressor today , space under the bonnet getting tight but with a little messing around got it tucked in nice next to the master cylinder 3725137252

[MEGOMONSTER]

Fitted up an ARB compressor today , space under the bonnet getting tight but with a little messing around got it tucked in nice next to the master cylinder 3725137252

Don't forget they can get pretty hot.

[megatexture]

We'll just end up with tougher, quieter, metal cars..

I'd rather drive it every weekend than work on it lol

[gaddy]

Diffs , gearbox , transfer oils , ready for straddie , boat trailer bearings x 4 , and camper bearings as well ,

[BigRAWesty]

Well we're done. Body lights fitted.
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37281
37282
Tail lights
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And I'll get some more when all done..

And I couldn't bring myself to 1/4 chop.
There still in good knick so I don't need the extra work atm..
Will make some bumper wings to suit the panels..

[kind]

Looks good westy I gotta do that soon to my 1/4 are getting bad dont want the rust to spread to much.

I broke mine today :( for some reason my rev and temp on dash has stopped working everything else is fine and I just cant think why :(

[BigRAWesty]

Looks good westy I gotta do that soon to my 1/4 are getting bad dont want the rust to spread to much.

I broke mine today :( for some reason my rev and temp on dash has stopped working everything else is fine and I just cant think why :(

Start with the easy stuff. Fuses..

[kind]

Start with the easy stuff. Fuses..

Yeah I have all good no lose cables behind dash im really clueless

[TPC]

Well we're done. Body lights fitted.
37280
37281
37282
Tail lights
37283
And I'll get some more when all done..

And I couldn't bring myself to 1/4 chop.
There still in good knick so I don't need the extra work atm..
Will make some bumper wings to suit the panels..

Looking good Kallen, but you do know that no matter how much work you do, it will still just be a GQ.

[BigRAWesty]

Looking good Kallen, but you do know that no matter how much work you do, it will still just be a GQ.

It'll be a pretty smick gq..

[93patrol]

That's looking great Kallen

[FNQGU]

GQ - More truck than car and nothing wrong with that!!

[BigRAWesty]

're installed the front shocks. It's actually drivable now. Lol
Cut out the rust and treated the area, weld in a piece tomorrow, then retreat it and paint it.
Then sound deadening... Yay..

[Stropp]

haven't installed it yet but picked up my long range sub tank to be fitted for the simpson trip, also a couple of 100 amp isolators for the wiring and a 1500watt inverter for the cappuccino machine, gettin sorted slowly.

[FNQGU]

Love it! A cappuccino machine in the middle of the Simpson. Who'd have thought that was going to be the norm soon.

We took one of those little Nespresso pod machines on our last trip up the Cape. Was bloody nice to wake up to. It wrung the neck out of the 2Kva Honda though, but worked a treat.

[rafa]

Love it! A cappuccino machine in the middle of the Simpson. Who'd have thought that was going to be the norm soon.

We took one of those little Nespresso pod machines on our last trip up the Cape. Was bloody nice to wake up to. It wrung the neck out of the 2Kva Honda though, but worked a treat.

You can buy a 12v espresso pod thing these days. Anyone got one?

[BigRAWesty]

You can buy a 12v espresso pod thing these days. Anyone got one?

Hows the shower Going?? Havent heard much about MK3..

I started the insulation.. About Half way threw i think.. Wife is loving the build to.. YAY..

[Stropp]

You can buy a 12v espresso pod thing these days. Anyone got one?

I have the pod machine and you can buy different pods, I buy the americano which comes out like a cappuccino when done!

[FNQGU]

I have the pod machine and you can buy different pods, I buy the americano which comes out like a cappuccino when done!

What breed is it and where did you find it? This could make me real popular with the wife. Didn't know there was a 12V version yet.

[rafa]

Hows the shower Going?? Havent heard much about MK3..

I started the insulation.. About Half way threw i think.. Wife is loving the build to.. YAY..

Mk 3 worked a bit better. But fell apart on rough road.

I bit the bullet and bought one if the gas instant showers. Pretty amazing how good it is.

[BigRAWesty]

Mk 3 worked a bit better. But fell apart on rough road.

I bit the bullet and bought one if the gas instant showers. Pretty amazing how good it is.

Haha. Did ya build mk4?

[Flo-w]

I use a percolator, same as at home.
I got lazy though and more often just put the coffee ground in the cup. It just settles on the ground. I don't like instant "coffee".

[rafa]

Haha. Did ya build mk4?

It's in the grey matter to be done. But then so are few things.

[BigRAWesty]

I'm getting there...
37529

[gaddy]

Went for a drive with no set plan , ended up on the beach for lunch , life is tough37530

[Bloodyaussie]

I'm getting there...
37529

Looking good Kallen...

I fitted my Hard nose today and also welded up the mounting brackets for my rear bar.. slowly coming together.

Went to fit up my new 2nd battery and it does not fit... boohoo!!!

[Stropp]

What breed is it and where did you find it? This could make me real popular with the wife. Didn't know there was a 12V version yet.

Sorry Ben mine is 240v hence the inverter, the pod machine was $99 and the inverter was $98.99 but will wait to see the quality once it's installed to see how it handles the coffee machine.

[Stropp]

I also picked up a couple of tai lights free from that other forum, I will drill them and fit up the light conversion in them.

[NP99]

I let my GU sleep in this morning......no work today"......yahooooooooo

[FNQGU]

Sorry Ben mine is 240v hence the inverter, the pod machine was $99 and the inverter was $98.99 but will wait to see the quality once it's installed to see how it handles the coffee machine.

No worries. Might do a bit of a search on 12v pod machines though. I dragged the pod machine out of the kitchen for the last trip, which could have dramatically shortened its life.

[menace 2]

put the new head on
37569

adjusted the tappets..put the inlet manifold extractors and plenim on..new water pump...starting to become a motor again....now too remembe

[Stropp]

Got the car back from the panel shop after having the flares painted and a good polish, now for the new bullbar Thursday that will change the look a bit;)

[BigRAWesty]

Got the car back from the panel shop after having the flares painted and a good polish, now for the new bullbar Thursday that will change the look a bit;)

Looks good. I like matched body parts mire than black. Was the first thing I did when I got the eb falcon.. Lol

[mudski]

Sexy stropp. Very sexy.

[lucus30]

Got the car back from the panel shop after having the flares painted and a good polish, now for the new bullbar Thursday that will change the look a bit;)

How much that cost you ?

[BigRAWesty]

Ordered new body mounts.
Geeze owning a business does pay off.
Over $100 Off the closest eBay listing threw account with patrol'a'part..
Cheering..

[Bloodyaussie]

remember all the hoses and vacuum lines etc375703757137572
doing it in a car park !!...at least I have bitumen ..lololololol

Crikey that is clean...... do you go 4wding????? wish my engine bay was that clean!!!

[Stropp]

How much that cost you ?

The rubber strips (white) between body and flares $549 plus the flare repair, paint and fitting $700 :(

[Clunk]

The rubber strips (white) between body and flares $549 plus the paint and fitting $700 :(

Holy crap batman......... Kabooosh

[Stropp]

Holy crap batman......... Kabooosh

Yeh didn't know the cost of the rubber strips until the old ones were off, they called me straight away as they couldn't believe the cost!

[Stropp]

Also fitted the 75 ltr sub tank and opposite lock bullbar :) just need the solar panel frame made up and wired up and that should be all the major work done ready for the Simpson :)

[Dinger]

Mate,
They are for placing the nuts in place inside the chassis

[growler2058]

Nearly got my rear drawers sorted out

[Shaun 4x4]

Fitted my new HH goodies :)

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd483/Shaun0305/Nissan%20Patrol%20GU%20ST/20131207_090732.jpg

Will be testing them out tomorrow down at me old favourite spot. POWERLINES

[growler2058]

Basically finished my drawers
Rough- Hell yeah
Fit for purpose- Yup
Strong- ken oath
37733377343773537736

[Stropp]

ol aggie wont know herself, no rust and now wearing drawers :) she is getting modest in her old age.

[growler2058]

ol aggie wont know herself, no rust and now wearing drawers :) she is getting modest in her old age.



I know shes getting spoilt. Got a big arsed bit of rust top left rear roof that's bogged at the moment but will need welding sooner rather than later. Aircon repair will be next on the list also

[TPC]

Basically finished my drawers
Rough- Hell yeah
Fit for purpose- Yup
Strong- ken oath
37733377343773537736

Good thing you have drawer written inside so you know what it is when you open it.

[Clunk]

Good thing you have drawer written inside so you know what it is when you open it.

it certainly helped me!!!!!!!!

[BigRAWesty]

Basically finished my drawers
Rough- Hell yeah
Fit for purpose- Yup
Strong- ken oath
37733377343773537736


Looking good g man..
I started to paint this sound deadening paint into the rear 1/4's
37755
Shoit it's thick..
And sticky..
Wear gloves..

[taslucas]

Basically finished my drawers
Rough- Hell yeah
Fit for purpose- Yup
Strong- ken oath
37733377343773537736

Those spiky plants could be planted out instead of playing with your car

[menace 2]

Crikey that is clean...... do you go 4wding????? wish my engine bay was that clean!!!

nah not yet mate...putting it together to long term tour...but hope to eventually..the engine bay was pretty clean when I got it...with all the head and manifolds off it made it easier to detail it..plus the exhaust is new to help it look better...but I have always been fussy with engine bays....below is the engine bay of my last project I put together..

anyway back on subject

today put new fan and new viscous clutch back on..did the timing..oil change and filters...took it for a run

[TPC]

nah not yet mate...putting it together to long term tour...but hope to eventually..the engine bay was pretty clean when I got it...with all the head and manifolds off it made it easier to detail it..plus the exhaust is new to help it look better...but I have always been fussy with engine bays....below is the engine bay of my last project I put together..37761

anyway back on subject

today put new fan and new viscous clutch back on..did the timing..oil change and filters...took it for a run

Those pics will get a few guts on here excited.
How long have you had it?

[menace 2]

Those pics will get a few guts on here excited.
How long have you had it?



I sold it to buy a new motorbike TPC...It was just one of the classic cars I put time and money into...It was originally an ex PMG ute....I bought it already painted red and with the 351 windsor in it and then went from there....I had it for about 2 years after it was finished....couldnt park it anywhere...everything in the end was genuine GT on it including the interior...so after having to get a third fuel cap and taking it off when parked and leave it in the cab....it became a pain in the arse

bugger me , now everyone wants to steal GQ's ...lolololololololol

[growler2058]

those spiky plants could be planted out instead of playing with your car

f.o. @&$*..

[gaddy]

37765

Not me the better half getting the inside clean last weekends bribie sand out , leather protect done vacuumed , all so it can go to the painters on monday looking clean , and to straddie next weekend , the joys of her not letting me near her new vacume

[BigRAWesty]

I started fitting out.
Got middle door panels and 6x9 speakers in, and fitted D/S door panel and New 6.5" 3 ways..
It sounds awesome..

[Stropp]

New bullbar is on, I think it has better approach angle than the old one.

[Shaun 4x4]

Got it dirty
http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd483/Shaun0305/Nissan%20Patrol%20GU%20ST/20131208_174739.jpg

Oh and broke it. Started to overheat and just keeps heating up.
Just my f@cking luck over 100ks from home too

[lhurley]

Got it dirty

Oh and broke it. Started to overheat and just keeps heating up.
Just my f@cking luck over 100ks from home too

Thats not good bloke. Probably got mud blocking your radiator. Hopefully nothing a wash cant fix.

[growler2058]

Yup mud in the radiator can you find a servo and hose it out. It will take heaps, may even need to pull the radiator out. Had to on my GQ and wifes Prado

[Shaun 4x4]

Hope so. But the radiator is full. But the overflow bottle and the coolant refrigerant is empty to and they where full before I left. So not sure.

[TPC]

Got it dirty
http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd483/Shaun0305/Nissan%20Patrol%20GU%20ST/20131208_174739.jpg

Oh and broke it. Started to overheat and just keeps heating up.
Just my f@cking luck over 100ks from home too

Did you go nose down into a mud hole?

Last time I went through a mud hole at loveday my car overheated along with everyone else's that went in it.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Found that I'm missing the NVA off the Runva solenoid on my bullbar.
All I have is RU.

LOL

[Shaun 4x4]

Did you go nose down into a mud hole?

Last time I went through a mud hole at loveday my car overheated along with everyone else's that went in it.

Yer I did.
Underneather is completely caked with mud but the radiator itself seems pretty clean.

[BigRAWesty]

Yer I did.
Underneather is completely caked with mud but the radiator itself seems pretty clean.

Looks are deceiving mate. It sits between the radiator and shroud. I'd unscrew the shroud and hose it threw..
It might not seem much, but could be blocking 25% or more..

[Shaun 4x4]

Looks are deceiving mate. It sits between the radiator and shroud. I'd unscrew the shroud and hose it threw..
It might not seem much, but could be blocking 25% or more..

Will do. What shroud are you talking about tho?

[lhurley]

Will do. What shroud are you talking about tho?

it will be the one on the engine side, around the fan. IMHO if you have/can get it home, pull the rad out and spend some good time thoroughly hosing out the fins (front to back), you will be surprised how much junk comes out.

[Shaun 4x4]

Yer had it towed home. Will do this on the weekend as ive decided once Ive cleaned it all gonna get the system flushed out anyway

[oncedisturbed]

drove to work :( Bugger cleaning that rig Shaun lol

[BigRAWesty]

Yer had it towed home. Will do this on the weekend as ive decided once Ive cleaned it all gonna get the system flushed out anyway

See how she goes after the clean out, and then flush if still running high.

[Winnie]

Yer had it towed home. Will do this on the weekend as ive decided once Ive cleaned it all gonna get the system flushed out anyway

Just take the radiator out and take it in to a radiator shop, for about $70 they will flush it completely.

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

Removed sway bars to see the difference, will be making myself some disconnects.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/12/46.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/12/47.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/12/48.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/12/49.jpg

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

Looking good g man..
I started to paint this sound deadening paint into the rear 1/4's
37755
Shoit it's thick..
And sticky..
Wear gloves..

spark your barbie up and sit the tin on the hot plate heat it up. make life much easier

[bear3103]

Went for a drive up through D'Aguilar National Park stopped for smoko at the gantry then looked around at available campsites. Good day out with friends.

[menace 2]

Looking good g man..
I started to paint this sound deadening paint into the rear 1/4's
37755
Shoit it's thick..
And sticky..
Wear gloves..

where do you get that stuff mate ...and does it work ?

[BigRAWesty]

where do you get that stuff mate ...and does it work ?

Have a flick threw this thread if your interested in sound dampening..

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?p=439470

But in short, sound dampening. No..

Sealing the panels, and making a mess.. Yes..

[mudski]

Looking good Kallen...

I fitted my Hard nose today and also welded up the mounting brackets for my rear bar.. slowly coming together.

Went to fit up my new 2nd battery and it does not fit... boohoo!!!

Thats because you have a tea cup as a battery tray....:)

[BigRAWesty]

Well I got my parts from p'a'p and geeze it feels like a new gearbox.
I'm glad I pulled it out as the top box was full of grit from a busted top rubber boot.
So cleaned it all up and I hope it doesn't drain into the main box..
Will be draining just in case, although damage was probably done 100,000 k ago..

Pick up New bolts for body tomorrow and fit up threw the week..

[taslucas]

Well I got my parts from p'a'p and geese it feels like a new gearbox.
I'm glad I pulled it out as the top box was full of grit from a busted top rubber boot.
So cleaned it all up and I hope it doesn't drain into the main box..
Will be draining just in case, although damage was probably done 100,000 k ago..

Pick up New bolts for body tomorrow and fit up threw the week..

i don't get it? Does your gearbox feel like a new goose?

[BigRAWesty]

i don't get it? Does your gearbox feel like a new goose?

Don't know what your on about??? :D
Anyway before the wife distracted me I was going to finish with a couple of pics.
So new bushes went in, New boot ontop. Then started layering the rubber layers back with sicaflex between each layer.
A tube later a a few bolts it lookalike this..
37819

I also got a throttle hold knob.. Nice shiny knob..
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[Rumcajs]

Replaced POS plastic trailer socket and moved it to better location.

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu333/rumburaknet/4WD/Technical/2013-12-08190825_zps23d81817.jpg

[lhurley]

Don't know what your on about??? :D
Anyway before the wife distracted me I was going to finish with a couple of pics.
So new bushes went in, New boot ontop. Then started layering the rubber layers back with sicaflex between each layer.
A tube later a a few bolts it lookalike this..

I also got a throttle hold knob.. Nice shiny knob..


Better make sure your knob stays that way too. Just keep on shining your knob mate :p

[Winnie]

Jonathan gave me the hand throttle knob off the car he wrecked but when I turn it on it always falls off

[BigRAWesty]

Jonathan gave me the hand throttle knob off the car he wrecked but when I turn it on it always falls off

Hahaha. I was 2nd in line. Lucky.
Just grab some glue.

[taslucas]

Don't know what your on about??? :D


You said geese. I made it bold in my quote

[BigRAWesty]

You said geese. I made it bold in my quote

Yea I know. Just playing with ya head..

[Bloodyaussie]

Jonathan gave me the hand throttle knob off the car he wrecked but when I turn it on it always falls off

OH sweety... I am sure you can make it work... just use all your brain power!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Winnie]

OH sweety... I am sure you can make it work... just use all your brain power!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Duct tape. If you can't fix it with duct tape, you're not using enough duct tape.

[BigRAWesty]

Well I got new body mounts.
Bloody hell.. Pic is worth a 1000 words..
37841
I guess that's not to bad for half million k..
So I'm am now on the home straight to on the road again..

[liftlid]

Well I got new body mounts.
Bloody hell.. Pic is worth a 1000 words..
37841
I guess that's not to bad for half million k..
So I'm am now on the home straight to on the road again..

Oooookkk mine's done over 600k, I have suspected the body was hitting the rocksliders, I guess it's time to change, where did you get the body mounts from?

[BigRAWesty]

Patrol a part mate. Ring up and mention your here and they'll look after you.. Also worth getting new bolts while your at it..

[liftlid]

Patrol a part mate. Ring up and mention your here and they'll look after you.. Also worth getting new bolts while your at it..

Thanks good point with the bolts

[NissanGQ4.2]

Well I got new body mounts.
Bloody hell.. Pic is worth a 1000 words..

I guess that's not to bad for half million k..
So I'm am now on the home straight to on the road again..

Did you do the rear mounts as well? Most kits don't come with the rear mounts for some reason

[AB]

Patrol a part mate. Ring up and mention your here and they'll look after you.. Also worth getting new bolts while your at it..

I actually caught up with Paul today at Patrolapart. We're going to help each other next year and in discussions now.

They are really kicking goals down there

Definitely mention your from here Gary, they'll look after you.

[Mike867]

Well i'm bout to add the Daves Valve and a Turbosmart Boost control to it so there ya go...

[BigRAWesty]

Did you do the rear mounts as well? Most kits don't come with the rear mounts for some reason

I asked for the lwb kit and it had 10..
But according to the receipt (and my car) the 1st and 2nd rows are the different ones.. The rear 3 rows are the same..

[BigRAWesty]

I actually caught up with Paul today at Patrolapart. We're going to help each other next year and in discussions now.

They are really kicking goals down there

Definitely mention your from here Gary, they'll look after you.

Awesome stuff. Look forward to it

[BigRAWesty]

Carpets in, rear and drivers seats are in.
It's getting close.

But dam the carpet is tight over the tunnel with double foam..

[threedogs]

Fiddling with the boost and needle valve
but a post the other day had me thinking so I've turned up the chip to 8
If there is no puff of black smoke its not quiet right

[liftlid]

Well I got new body mounts.
Bloody hell.. Pic is worth a 1000 words..
37841
I guess that's not to bad for half million k..
So I'm am now on the home straight to on the road again..

Just measured my mounts compressed at 35 mm what do you have now?

[Winnie]

If there is no puff of black smoke its not quiet right

That's not true exactly. My car only blows a tiny bit of smoke on very rare occasions and it's making a lot more power than yours. That means that if I had the means I could be pouring more fuel into it and making more power, or I could turn boost down a bit and keep the same power I have now, but my EGTs would go up. I'd actually be keen to try turning it down to say 14 and see how much the EGTs change, but I took it to a professional for a reason, because he knows a lot more than me and he recommended to keep it at 16psi until I do more fuel upgrades.

[trekster]

This got done today :D :D :D :D


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[mudski]

This got done today :D :D :D :D


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Looks good mate. Now its time for some gum boots on her to finish it off.

[threedogs]

Put the chip on 8 and goes a lot better now, time for a Dyno as you suggest winnie.
I was quoting from another post where the diesel mechanic suggested the puff of black smoke
should be there when you floor it. Might see Mudski about the Billet maf sensor first though

[93patrol]

Played with the carby again today to try and stop the auto choke coming on randomly. Made It better but not completely fixed it might need a new carb

[Dinger]

Too a few days but
finished the intercooler
wired the light bar
rewired the caravan fridge cable
hard wired a phone cradle and put on the antenna
put on the roof rack
Just have the work light wiring and the light bar to go
Good week

[BigRAWesty]

Just measured my mounts compressed at 35 mm what do you have now?

Missed this was that mount itself or gap between body and chassis?
Old mounts are gone.

[liftlid]

Missed this was that mount itself or gap between body and chassis?
Old mounts are gone.

Height of old mount in the car between body and chassis, what height are the new?

[growler2058]

Weeellllll was going to adjust the tappets today, but thought id check out the air filters first. Chockas fulla shite. So gave them a good clean wacked em back on and Vwallha bugger all smoke................happy days. Looks like my first purchase from Patrolapart will be air filters :)

[Maxhead]

thought id check out the air filters first. Chockas fulla shite. So gave them a good clean wacked em back on and Vwallha bugger all smoke................happy days. Looks like my first purchase from Patrolapart will be air filters :)

Thought after nearly 4 years and 20 thousand posts you would have learned blocked filters effect performance ;) ....LOLOLOLOL

[growler2058]

Thought after nearly 4 years and 20 thousand posts you would have learned blocked filters effect performance ;) ....LOLOLOLOL


I know I know, I didn't replace them that long ago so didn't really cross my mind, STOP PICKING ON ME