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by gazza 1
Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:51 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: this winch any good
Replies: 20
Views: 786

Re: this winch any good

Gooday, I was speaking to a guy named Martin at ausq_elec thru ebay.Very imformative no pressure,see how you go.
Thanks Gazza
by gazza 1
Sun Oct 17, 2010 7:24 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: this winch any good
Replies: 20
Views: 786

Re: this winch any good

Gooday, i inquired about this winch about a month ago and postage was about $600.00 plus, I went for 12500lb winch from ebay ZHME brand. Wholesaler is in Sydney. And was told if you ever need parts, thats not a issue,order through them.Hopefully never need to. Only cost $450.00 delivered to the door...
by gazza 1
Thu Sep 02, 2010 8:27 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: 2nd set spotties
Replies: 12
Views: 428

Re: 2nd set spotties

Gooday again, i went to the Ironman website and they are driving lights, may word games to convince, but they work well and are bright.
Thanks Gazza
by gazza 1
Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:17 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: 2nd set spotties
Replies: 12
Views: 428

Re: 2nd set spotties

Gooday Dooley, i new someone would put a spanner in the works,i did not even think of that. I will ring the bar supplier tomorrow and ask the question. At the moment tho, i have them working with the other set of driving lights. I can say tho they did come with a wiring loom relay etc. Thanks for yo...
by gazza 1
Mon Aug 30, 2010 4:24 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: 2nd set spotties
Replies: 12
Views: 428

Re: 2nd set spotties

Thanks for all your help and time.
Gazza
by gazza 1
Mon Aug 30, 2010 3:53 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: 2nd set spotties
Replies: 12
Views: 428

Re: 2nd set spotties

Gooday Damkia, me again. You would not advise to say connect wiring in the engine bay save trying to get wiring thru the firewall and behind/under the dash and maybe not being able to connect anyway into the back of the switch. By the way, your wiring diagramme is fantastic thanks for for help. Its ...
by gazza 1
Mon Aug 30, 2010 2:57 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: 2nd set spotties
Replies: 12
Views: 428

Re: 2nd set spotties

Gooday Damkia, yer both sets of spotties will have their own power supply through in line fuses and seperate relays. I thought that only minimal power would be required through the switch(my way of thinking).Would they draw to much power from the 1 battery ? So do i assume the 1 switch is ok to fire...
by gazza 1
Mon Aug 30, 2010 11:37 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: 2nd set spotties
Replies: 12
Views: 428

2nd set spotties

Gooday all, i need help please with wiring up a second set of spotties. I have just got a new Ironman bullbar with a set of driving lights pre fitted into the bar adjacent the indicators/parking lights, and I am reusing existing spotties ontop of the bar,witch i have had previously and used the exis...
by gazza 1
Fri Jul 16, 2010 4:51 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: rim offset on GU wagon.
Replies: 2
Views: 191

Re: rim offset on GU wagon.

Gooday, yeh, i agree, i am using Coopers with 265x75x16 with the 25 offset {the best i can read} and i have 20 mm cover from trim to face of tyre
Gazza
by gazza 1
Fri Apr 30, 2010 5:04 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Use of bigger tyers
Replies: 7
Views: 550

Gooday, me again thanks all for your advice i wiil give it ago.
Thanks again Gazza
by gazza 1
Thu Apr 29, 2010 6:47 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Use of bigger tyers
Replies: 7
Views: 550

G'day all,sorry what i meant by wear factor was my tyres are wearing out, so need replacing soon. I did want to continue 4x4 work with what ever tyre i go for. Mind you i suppose 4x4ing = 10% and daily drive the remainder. I must admit i am very disappointed with the coopers st. the way they deterio...
by gazza 1
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:15 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Use of bigger tyers
Replies: 7
Views: 550

Use of bigger tyers

Gooday, Help needed, i am currently using 265x75x16" cooper tyers and thinking of upgrading due to the ware factor. Can i go upto say 285x75x16"
with out worrying about diff ratios or loads etc. Thanks in advance,
Gazza
by gazza 1
Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Diesel Gas Conversion
Replies: 24
Views: 1568

Please dont get me wrong. I cant understand your last comment about extra power but no cost savings, you obviously have not got your own car converted, or done by a guy who knows what he is doing. From my experience on my car with a Diesel/Gas Aust. system fitted by Dave Stuart in Pakenham Vic. woul...
by gazza 1
Wed Apr 21, 2010 6:20 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Diesel Gas Conversion
Replies: 24
Views: 1568

Gooday. yeh,
Temps have increased from say from 560 diesel only at 110 kls to 625 at the same speed. I got the Diesel/gas brand installed. Could not be happier.The additional power when in 4x4 is fantastic.
Thanks Gazza
by gazza 1
Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:49 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Diesel Gas Conversion
Replies: 24
Views: 1568

Gooday, i put my patrol,GU 4.2 2000 wagon on diesel/gas about 2 1/2 years ago. If you do a lot of kls go for it. If you want more power, want more torque, if you want better fuel economy, if you want a quieter motor, if you want to help the enviroment just do it. I did not lose my aux. tank.
Gazza
by gazza 1
Tue Jan 26, 2010 8:17 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tyre Puncture
Replies: 9
Views: 428

Gooday, i had a side wall repair done recently and got a written guarantee for legality and warranty of the repair at a place in Brooklyn Vic. It cost $70.00 but cheaper than a newy. It was a truck repair facility.
Thanks Gazza
by gazza 1
Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:00 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Coil Spring Question
Replies: 5
Views: 563

Gooday, thanks best1 , i thought that was the case, What a bugger of a job to swap around.
Thanks Gazza
by gazza 1
Sun Sep 27, 2009 5:17 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Coil Spring Question
Replies: 5
Views: 563

Thanks for that, but both of the OME rear springs were the same size, as were the front ones .
Thanks Gazza
by gazza 1
Sat Sep 26, 2009 8:55 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Coil Spring Question
Replies: 5
Views: 563

Coil Spring Question

Gooday. i have recently had a 2" lift fitted to the Patrol. (OME). It appears the rear springs have been installed on the wrong sides. I cannot find anything from ARB, but have noticed the stickers on the springs have a code on them, on the left side ome 981 A and the drivers side ome 981 B .An...
by gazza 1
Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:39 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Slipping clutch.
Replies: 2
Views: 196

Slipping clutch.

Please,bare with me, i have been looking thru the search and cannot find where it is.I have seen it somewhere here. I have a 2000 GU 4.2 turbo diesel wagon. I want to know the easiest way to check if my clutch is on the out. I believe there is no adjustment on or near the slave cylinder. My pedal se...
by gazza 1
Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU rear diff capacity
Replies: 5
Views: 411

Gooday, I recently changed mine and even after spilling some only used 2.5 litres
Thanks Gazza
by gazza 1
Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:47 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU 4.5 on gas OR Gu 4.2
Replies: 10
Views: 751

Gooday , it cost me about $4300. This included $300. for exhaust mods so the gas tank would fit. I got $2000. back in 3 days from the Gov. for the rebate. Out of pocket was $2300.
Gazza
by gazza 1
Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:14 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU 4.5 on gas OR Gu 4.2
Replies: 10
Views: 751

Gooday. Why not buy a GU diesel on gas .I average around 9 kls a ltr around town and 11 kls on a trip , I think it is the best thing i have done.
Gazza
by gazza 1
Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:04 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Turbo Diesel Tunning and fault finding
Replies: 21
Views: 606

Gooday, i thought i would put in my 2 c. I recently had my wagon dyno tuned at a Nissan recommended diesel mechanic in Warragul in Vic. My egt were around 600 degrees at 115 kls , unloaded (not towing) and was told this is around the norm for my car. This was post turbo.I dont know if there is a rat...
by gazza 1
Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:40 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tyre repairs Vic
Replies: 4
Views: 160

Gooday, i have used a mob called Lucas Tyres in Cheltenam Rd. Dandenong. Been very happy with the repairs.
Thanks Gazza
by gazza 1
Wed May 27, 2009 8:45 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: complete hose kits
Replies: 10
Views: 559

Gooday again, i forgot to mention , it only cost approx. $105.00. for the complete kit, remembering i have a 4.2 turbo diesel.
Gazza
by gazza 1
Wed May 27, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: complete hose kits
Replies: 10
Views: 559

gooday, i have just bought a set from a place called CBC bearings in Melb.They are a Gates brand of hoses and belts.They come in a clear plastic carry case. If they are not in your area i'm sure they would send them. Qite cheap compared to everybody else i've tried.
Gazza
by gazza 1
Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:11 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Pyro Positions.
Replies: 18
Views: 1134

Pyro Positions.

Gee wiz, thanks everybody for your input. Looking at the dyno details i think the temps are in celcius ?, but he said for the diesel only reading it was what he expected (not high not low ) for my type of car. His main concern was the readings were high when the gas was on. (high for him). Thanks ga...
by gazza 1
Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:18 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Pyro Positions.
Replies: 18
Views: 1134

Pyro Positions.

Gooday guys, i just recently got my car dyno tuned in Warragul (vic).And all is good. The guy put the probe in the end of the exaust pipe to get the temp reading. Diesel only 570 at 100 kls and 625 at 100 kls diesel/gas. my question is why does every body put their probes in a hard to get to spot di...
by gazza 1
Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:10 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU second glove box build. With pics.
Replies: 12
Views: 1421

Gooday, i recon he has done a fantastic job, you could always improve on somebody elses idea, but to show us how with pics is great and a lot cheaper than nthe $295 installed price .
Thanks i might give it a go Gazza