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by McGyver
Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:19 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Ignition switch Fault
Replies: 2
Views: 212

Re: Ignition switch Fault

cheers thanks for that i will give it a shot tomorro. It would be nice if that was all that was wrong!
by McGyver
Sat Nov 05, 2011 6:30 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Ignition switch Fault
Replies: 2
Views: 212

Ignition switch Fault

At the moment when i go to start my patrol (gq wagon, 93 RX model, 4.2 EFI) if i turn the key nothing will happen and to get it to start you have turn it back to off then push the key in hard and turn on for it too make contact so it starts. two questions 1. will the entire ignition switch need to b...
by McGyver
Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:20 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 4.8l modification in 4wd monthly
Replies: 33
Views: 2580

Re: 4.8l modification in 4wd monthly

i have only just read on the nissan patrol forum about a guy doing this, there was an mod for making the auto shift more aggresively and another mod where a power valve actuator is cable tied open, apparently resulting in more power and less fuel usage, not sure if its what you are talking about but...
by McGyver
Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:35 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: LS1/2 - GQ/GU Conversion questions.
Replies: 43
Views: 5239

Re: LS1/2 - GQ/GU Conversion questions.

yea i was told about being able to change to cable throttle but was told there was alot of shit then that had to be changed or replaced (knock sensors is all that comes to mind atm) but maybe thats what you mean by aftermarket computer maybe that problem is easily resolved. And steve i had no idea t...
by McGyver
Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:41 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: LS1/2 - GQ/GU Conversion questions.
Replies: 43
Views: 5239

Re: LS1/2 - GQ/GU Conversion questions.

steve, a quick question for you. What is the cause of the big jump in price between the LS1 and a L98. I know it costs extra for the L98 itself and mod to fly by wire throttle, but i can not see where the 4-5K price jump is. im not having a go at your pricing at all i just am curious to see what i h...
by McGyver
Tue Feb 08, 2011 7:36 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: LS1/2 - GQ/GU Conversion questions.
Replies: 43
Views: 5239

Re: LS1/2 - GQ/GU Conversion questions.

i also have been watching this subject for a fair while now. There is a few threads on this conversion and i believe in one of them there was a figure of 15-17k put out there, i am also pretty sure that was for a GQ im not sure if the cost is different for a GU
by McGyver
Thu Nov 18, 2010 7:48 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ Auto to manual conversion
Replies: 1
Views: 177

GQ Auto to manual conversion

if my searching ability has failed me feel free to give me a flaming but i had no luck G'day all i was previously a suzuki owner but have sold her and am currently looking for a gq wagon that i want to fit a 6L 'L98' to. But my question is i keep finding nice cheap suitable wagons but they are alway...
by McGyver
Tue Aug 31, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: TD42 AIR TO AIR Frount mount intercooler pics?
Replies: 7
Views: 712

Re: TD42 AIR TO AIR Frount mount intercooler pics?

slap yourself and get keen for the 6L
by McGyver
Fri Apr 23, 2010 11:58 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: sierra pulleys
Replies: 5
Views: 325

sierra pulleys

hi all, i have a 95 sierra and i upgraded the alternator a couple of years ago to the ford 110A version. my question is, atm im not happy with the the single 'V' belt arrangment. I find if i run the battery down when the alt is working hard it sometimes get a bit of belt slip, then belt slip burns t...
by McGyver
Fri Apr 23, 2010 11:47 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Sierra Door Seals... How water tight are they??
Replies: 5
Views: 279

my door seals seem to be really good. my rear swinging door not so good, and there was a few holes in the passenger foot well that needed plugging
by McGyver
Fri Sep 25, 2009 8:03 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: steering question-my own fault
Replies: 9
Views: 496

cheers for replies, foonji i was wondering the same thing.
by McGyver
Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:55 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series free wheeling hubs
Replies: 9
Views: 653

ok so that looks straight forward, did anyone have any drammas doing the work, (for those who did the work themselves)
by McGyver
Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:13 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series free wheeling hubs
Replies: 9
Views: 653

the part time conversion so it is rear wheel drive,
by McGyver
Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:04 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series free wheeling hubs
Replies: 9
Views: 653

sorry i should of mentioned that we live in the brisbane area so southside to sunshine coast would be nice
by McGyver
Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:53 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series free wheeling hubs
Replies: 9
Views: 653

sorry for being so vague, but i imagined it would be so common there would be threads everywhere, im used to getting my head ripped off in the suzuki tech part. im asking for a friend who would like to do the conversion, he was unsure about the cost, and the amount of work that has to be done and th...
by McGyver
Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:41 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series free wheeling hubs
Replies: 9
Views: 653

80 series free wheeling hubs

just chasing some info, but i can not find a link in the bible am i blind?
any help would be muchly appreciated.
by McGyver
Fri Sep 18, 2009 8:55 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: steering question-my own fault
Replies: 9
Views: 496

ok i hope it is something as simple as that, thanks for the reply
by McGyver
Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:57 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Maruti colour code
Replies: 6
Views: 385

cream, bone, white, off-white, ivory or beige
by McGyver
Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:47 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: steering question-my own fault
Replies: 9
Views: 496

steering question-my own fault

g'day all, ive got a 95 seirra and have a steering issue. In may i had 2 weeks on fraser island (salt, sand) when i came home i put in a big effort to wash it down as always do, now through working big hours and 2 jobs the poor old gurl has not been used much since(half a dozen times to keep battery...
by McGyver
Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:02 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: does anyone know where i can get canvas sewed
Replies: 5
Views: 375

sorry should have mentioned he is located in kilcoy
by McGyver
Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:01 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: does anyone know where i can get canvas sewed
Replies: 5
Views: 375

my uncle is a canvas worker part time, and does work from bags and horse rugs to full camper trailers and markees, if your interested shoot me a pm
by McGyver
Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:40 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Transfer gears
Replies: 24
Views: 932

i have a 95 sierra all standard diffs g/box and 1.3 with the low range 4.9's tranny gears running 31's. i find it great allround low is a bit too low 1st and sometimes 2nd (rutted/rocky hills) because i have open diffs but that is expected, locked it would be unreal. on road now i can sit on 100 in ...
by McGyver
Sun May 10, 2009 2:44 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: lights
Replies: 9
Views: 273

ive got 170's and they only just fit, on a 95 sierra with arb bar. The 240's will stick out a mile and being the xgt's im not sure if you could physically bolt them in because of the clearance on the top bar on you bull bar.
by McGyver
Sun May 10, 2009 2:37 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Fraser Island tips... Needed
Replies: 49
Views: 1644

yea that orchid servo is pretty good, we cryo-vac our meat in meal portions and keep in a ice slurry little costly in ice but it keeps very well, we also do the frozen veg packs but we go pretty basic. ive done both camping and staying in a house on the island and much prefer camping, warm showers a...
by McGyver
Fri May 08, 2009 4:50 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Fraser Island tips... Needed
Replies: 49
Views: 1644

no access from nagala rocks north by eastern beach, which stops going to the cape pretty much. i leave sunday to camp at ocean lake for 2 weeks. this is not the week to be camping at fraser if your not fishing the classic because the island will be very busy as alot of people (including me) go up th...
by McGyver
Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:41 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Spotlights + sierra alternator, how many is too many?
Replies: 13
Views: 776

i did the ford alternator conversion because they are cheaper than buying new suzuki ones, my original died from mud, 2nd suzuki alt died from a standard battery, 5 lightforces, headlights etc. im about as handy as a chocolate teapot and i did everything myself and had no problems, i used the single...
by McGyver
Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:12 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: idling issue (bring on the flaming)
Replies: 11
Views: 387

the problem is my pocket knife is blunt and i have not had time to drop in to the hardware to get some duct tape. thanks for all the help everyone sounds like the choke because i only have the problem once the car has been running for a while.
by McGyver
Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:07 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: idling issue (bring on the flaming)
Replies: 11
Views: 387

this might be a stupid question but how do you check for vacum leaks i watched a mate do it this one time with a spray bottle of what im guessing a highly flammable liquid, and he sprayed around untill it started reving higher. is that what you mean?
by McGyver
Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: idling issue (bring on the flaming)
Replies: 11
Views: 387

idling issue (bring on the flaming)

well i have seen it posted here before and i know it has been covered but for the life of me i can not find it after about 15 searches. sorry i have a 95 sierra with the stock 1.3 and stock carb and at the moment have a problem with it idling at around 2000 to 2500rpm, now i think i remember somethi...
by McGyver
Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: quality of spotlights
Replies: 30
Views: 5134

GOONA im not sure if roolites are the same as lightforces with adjustment but when you turn them the whole way in they actually start widening the beam again, undo them a little and the beam should narrow, thats how mine work, i love the 170mm lightforces for a few reasons (im running 5) adjustabili...