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by rippin
Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:30 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: WHAT IS A DAWES VALVE ???
Replies: 2
Views: 535

manual boost controller from what google says.

http://users.bigpond.net.au/conody/Manu ... roller.htm


that link has the works - even where to buy
Thanks for that Bogged. That has been a big help.
by rippin
Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:20 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: BOOST VARIES ON 3LTR TD PATROL, IS THIS THE NORM
Replies: 9
Views: 1441

Hi rippin, A dawes valve is a mechanical boost limiting device from 3bar racing in the states. Its basically got a spring loaded ball bearing inside that opens up when a pre set boost level is reached. This then adds some air to the vacuum controlled boost solenoid reducing boost till it reaches ...
by rippin
Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:39 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: WHAT IS A DAWES VALVE ???
Replies: 2
Views: 535

WHAT IS A DAWES VALVE ???

Hi all. I have a 3ltr TD patrol and the boost spikes at 24 allot. It was suggested to me to get a dawes valve. I have not heared this term before. What is a Dawes Valve , what does it do, where does it go and how much for one. Thanks
by rippin
Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:52 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: BOOST VARIES ON 3LTR TD PATROL, IS THIS THE NORM
Replies: 9
Views: 1441

This is normal behavior for a patrol ZD30 engine. The computer drops the boost to allow the EGR system to put exhaust gas back into the intake manifold. (Emissions sh1t. Not required.) 25psi is way too high. This is also a "normal" fault from Nissan. The boost controller doesn't do a good job of ...
by rippin
Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:56 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: BOOST VARIES ON 3LTR TD PATROL, IS THIS THE NORM
Replies: 9
Views: 1441

BOOST VARIES ON 3LTR TD PATROL, IS THIS THE NORM

Hi all. Fitted a boost gauge to my 3ltr TD patrol. I'm getting alot of different readouts on the gauge. It boosts mainly 17-18psi but spikes in some gears at 24 and also varies depending fow much I am excellerating.
Is this normal. can somebody shed some light on this.
by rippin
Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:07 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: PATROL 3ltrTD recore old intercooler or go water to air
Replies: 3
Views: 283

PATROL 3ltrTD recore old intercooler or go water to air

Hi all I have a patrol 3ltr TD. Turbo intercooler has holes in it, so time for a new one. Have looked in to it a bit and have heard the standard intercoolers are crap. Their is a place called PWR at Yatla that make a after market core then you reuse the ends of your old intercooler and weld them on ...
by rippin
Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:14 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: do 15" rims fit on a gu
Replies: 5
Views: 455

I have fitted 15" x 10" steel rims with a -40 offset and 35's on my GU patrol waggon and they fit. Have had no dramas with this setup.
by rippin
Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:10 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: do 15" rims fit on a gu
Replies: 5
Views: 455

I have fitted 15" x 10" steel rims with a -40 offset and 35's on my GU patrol waggon and they fit. Have had no dramas with this setup.
by rippin
Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:58 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: How Do I Swap Auto Hubs with Manual locking GQ Hubs ?
Replies: 0
Views: 201

How Do I Swap Auto Hubs with Manual locking GQ Hubs ?

Hi all, I have GU patrol wagon. I have swapped the Auto Hubs for GQ manual locking hubs. Not sure on what was involved in the change over, I came to a conclusion myself. To make it so it could be turned from free to locked without binding up, I took out the inner ring that sits on th outside of the ...
by rippin
Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:25 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: HOW DO I ADJUST THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON 7"
Replies: 1
Views: 163

HOW DO I ADJUST THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON 7"

Hey all Just wondering I have a GU patrol with a 7" lift and for the last year I have had just the lower adjustable control arms. Now I have bought the upper adjustable cotrol arms. So the question is when adjusting the length of the control arms, what is the aim. Do I lengthen both. Do I try and ...
by rippin
Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:16 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU Patrol engine light on runs retarted, blowing white smoke
Replies: 3
Views: 470

GU Patrol engine light on runs retarted, blowing white smoke

Hi all just wondering if anyone can help me out. Had some panel repairs and fuel tank replaced on my car recently and when I picked it up the engine light come on and the engine started missing running out of whack no power (retarted). If I start the car it Idles fine rev 1 - 2000rpm fine then rev ...
by rippin
Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:56 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Wiring Up Rear Spotlight on GU Patrol
Replies: 2
Views: 410

Wiring Up Rear Spotlight on GU Patrol

Hi anyone wired up a rear spotlight off a rear barn door on a GU Patrol. Just not sure where would be best to run the wiring, as in do I drill a hole through the barn door or is their another place I can tap in.
by rippin
Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:19 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Simex Centipede Extreme Treckers 35x10.5r15's
Replies: 14
Views: 571

Hey mate. I have been looking in to running 36" extreem Trecker 2's full time same as you, bitchie during the week and offroad on the weekends. I have asked allot people fellow 4wheel drivers 4wd shops and tyre joints. I have done the research and was told you may get 15,000 - 30,000kms out of them ...
by rippin
Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:59 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: King's Coil Springs sagging on GU Patrol
Replies: 16
Views: 1073

King's Coil Springs sagging on GU Patrol

Hi all just wondering if anyone has had a problem with Kings coil springs sagging before. I have a GU patrol with 7" Kings Coil Springs I put in 1 year ago. I jacked the car up by the bullbar with my high lift jack the other day, and I noticed the front coils dropped right down almost falling out ...
by rippin
Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:13 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: SX SUPER SWAMPER
Replies: 11
Views: 528

SX SUPER SWAMPER

Hi all just wondering if anyone has run the sx super swampers before. I have GU patrol with 7" lift and was looking at running these tyres in a 36". As every day tyre, hardcore 4bying every weekend. As long as I get 30, 000 kms life out of them, will be happy. Any one else run these.
by rippin
Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:33 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: TYRE CHOICE FOR GU PATROL
Replies: 15
Views: 483

Micka Joined: 01 Sep 2004 Location: BrisVegas Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:34 pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- rippin wrote: I would rather a Bias tyre, If some could tell me that you could get at least 30,000km's out of them for every day use. Treat ...
by rippin
Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:59 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: TYRE CHOICE FOR GU PATROL
Replies: 15
Views: 483

Too many choices. I have had a set of MTZ's about 2 yrs ago, and found that they where wearing real quick. unless its just the initial wear of a new tyre. Have been looking at the Maxxis Trepadors in the radial and Pro comp Xterrain. I would rather a Bias tyre, If some could tell me that you could ...
by rippin
Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:33 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: TYRE CHOICE FOR GU PATROL
Replies: 15
Views: 483

I was thinking 37's. Dont want to loose to much power pushing 37's as apose to 35's.
by rippin
Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:31 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: TYRE CHOICE FOR GU PATROL
Replies: 15
Views: 483

GUEEY Joined: 24 May 2004 Location: south eastern melbourne Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:05 pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If radials are your choice. Claws all the way!! Had 3 sets of 35s and would not buy anything else in radial. And with your ...
by rippin
Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:34 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: TYRE CHOICE FOR GU PATROL
Replies: 15
Views: 483

TYRE CHOICE FOR GU PATROL

Hi everyone. Can anyone please help me out with choosing a tire for my GU patrol. I am currently running Maxxis Bighorns 35's on a 15" x 10" steel rims with 7" coil lift, front air locker, and 85% reduction gears. I have been reasonably happy with the Bighorns, except for side wall damage and ...
by rippin
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: IS THE 3LTR TD GU A COMMON RAIL DEISEL
Replies: 13
Views: 1637

BIG GQ Joined: 04 Mar 2004 Location: Peering in your window Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:26 pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- do you need a VP44??????? _________________ chimpboy wrote: Punctuation is the difference between 'I helped my Uncle Jack off ...
by rippin
Tue Apr 15, 2008 7:56 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: IS THE 3LTR TD GU A COMMON RAIL DEISEL
Replies: 13
Views: 1637

Do you know if they have a Bosch VP44 injector pump
by rippin
Tue Apr 15, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: IS THE 3LTR TD GU A COMMON RAIL DEISEL
Replies: 13
Views: 1637

IS THE 3LTR TD GU A COMMON RAIL DEISEL

Is 3ltr TD GU patrol series 3 a common rail, or does it have a Bosch VP44 injector pump.
by rippin
Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:06 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: DP 34 CHIP FOR GU NEED WIRING INSTRUTIONS
Replies: 0
Views: 195

DP 34 CHIP FOR GU NEED WIRING INSTRUTIONS

Hi all. I just purchased a DP 34 CHIP for my Nissan Patrol GU 3ltr TD. I bought this privately. Only thing is that it didn't come with wiring instructions as it needs to be taped into the ECU and fuel pump. Does any one have instructions that they could email me. Thanks Corey email address : cozza ...
by rippin
Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:59 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 37" baja radial claws on Gu patrol
Replies: 12
Views: 842

37" baja radial claws on Gu patrol

I have a 02 GU patrol wagon, currently running 35" Maxis Bighorns, and now looking for upgrade on new tyres. Tried a set of 37" Baja Claw radials and they fit perfect. Looking at buying them tomorrow. Chose the Radial claws and not Bias as they will be a every day driver tyre. Bitchi during the week ...
by rippin
Sun Aug 26, 2007 1:02 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 7" coil springs falling out of GU Patrol
Replies: 13
Views: 807

Thanks for all the replies guys. I ended up welding a 4" to 3" pipe reducer on the top rear coil mount and flatbar with centre bolt to retain bottom of spring to diff mount. Works a treat, getting so much flex. I also welded 65x65x5 RHS 100mm long on top of diff bumstop bracket. This is perfect ...
by rippin
Sun Aug 12, 2007 6:33 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 7" coil springs falling out of GU Patrol
Replies: 13
Views: 807

7" coil springs falling out of GU Patrol

Hi I have recently put a 7" coil lift in a GU series 3 3.0TD with 35's. I put 32" pro comp shocks in the rear and I am getting that much travel with the rear shocks, that the rear springs can fall out. Rather than do the obvious and swap the shocks for smaller ones, which would be 29.5" loosing ...
by rippin
Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:41 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: NEED MOUNTING POINTS FOR ROCK SLIDERS ON GU
Replies: 0
Views: 277

NEED MOUNTING POINTS FOR ROCK SLIDERS ON GU

I posted a topic last week asking about ideas for rock sliders for 02 GU, and was more than thankful to receive replys. However having trouble sussing 3 mounting points on chaisy with U brackets. Their are fuel lines on one side of chasy and on top. I have spaced fuel line mounts to get U bracket in ...
by rippin
Mon Mar 19, 2007 6:37 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: NEED HELP ! SLIDERS FOR GU 02
Replies: 6
Views: 502

Thanks for the help guys. Got a few ideas going on now thanks hopefully have mine done in the next few weeks as well. Then starting on the rear bar for my GU. THANKS AGAIN
by rippin
Mon Mar 19, 2007 2:10 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: NEED HELP ! SLIDERS FOR GU 02
Replies: 6
Views: 502

NEED HELP ! SLIDERS FOR GU 02

Wanting to make sliders for my GU 02 model. Wanting ideas pics anything that will help me. Not to sure how to go about mounting the sliders on the chassy either. Not wanting to weld or drill holes into chassy. Can any body help me. Post pics, anything to help. THANKS