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by flexy trol
Mon Oct 31, 2005 7:41 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: turbo manifold problems
Replies: 3
Views: 338

turbo manifold problems

has anyone had a turbo manifold espacially made to suit a td42 for the geniune turbo because rang up nissan today and they wanted $950 for a genuine exhaust manifold and there hard to come buy at the wreckers. thanks
by flexy trol
Mon Oct 31, 2005 7:27 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tassie following QLD
Replies: 11
Views: 467

your on your own if its not approved and you have a smash because insurence companys wont fix your fourby.
by flexy trol
Tue Jul 26, 2005 7:09 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: early model tritan
Replies: 1
Views: 242

early model tritan

hello guy's

does anyone know if a dual cab ford courier fiberglass canaphy will fit a dual cab tritan 94 model thanks sam.
by flexy trol
Sat Feb 26, 2005 8:49 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Diesel problems...missing?
Replies: 17
Views: 900

when mine shat itself it had 152000ks on the tacho which surpirsed me because I thought it would last a lot longer than that.
by flexy trol
Fri Feb 25, 2005 8:02 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Diesel problems...missing?
Replies: 17
Views: 900

mine did the same thing and got to the stage where I couldn't drive it anymore because it was missing in cylinder 3 and 4 and blowing bue grey smoke and it was the desiel pump I suggest you check the glow plugs ,then injectors and then if the problem is still there it will be the injector pump. this ...
by flexy trol
Thu Jan 27, 2005 10:38 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: toyota vs nissan
Replies: 36
Views: 1452

they use patrols in the mines down here in tassis' I have a friend that rebuilds them after 12 months because they get nocked about a bit.
by flexy trol
Sun Jan 23, 2005 12:10 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: V6 triton starter motor problem
Replies: 1
Views: 301

V6 triton starter motor problem

hello guys' I'm having touble in pulling the starter motor out of my triton it seems to be a very tight fit because once I undo the two retaining bolts it only slides forward about 20mm and the solinoid hits on the chassis mount where the engine bolts to. So is there a trick or an easy way to get ...
by flexy trol
Sun Dec 26, 2004 11:30 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: TB42 Idle
Replies: 16
Views: 746

I had two petrols that did the same thing all you need to do is lean your choke off a bit so you will need to spin the choke housing clockwise but how much depends on the person driving the vehicle. so if you want to try this just loosen the three screws on the housing and spin it clockwise a little ...
by flexy trol
Mon Dec 13, 2004 3:35 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: lifted 79 seriers
Replies: 2
Views: 139

lifted 79 seriers

hi fellas I was wondering if there there is any way to get a hold of a list of all the diferent sized rancho shocks because I have lifted a friends 79 series 6 inches and know one seems to know the right front shock combination. So having a list would give me an Idea if anything needs to be modified ...
by flexy trol
Sat Dec 11, 2004 2:35 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: what size ranchos for a 79 series
Replies: 0
Views: 112

what size ranchos for a 79 series

Hi was wondering if any has lifted there 79 series 6 inches and how did they go about what size frront ranchos they used. Can the right shock be fitted without modifications to the tower or the bump stops. sam
by flexy trol
Sun Sep 12, 2004 8:25 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: MQ Coil conversion - anyone done it yet?
Replies: 10
Views: 632

I have a GQ flat tray which was leaf front and 5 linked it" not to hard make sure you use GQ coil cab or wagon diffs and mounts ect.
by flexy trol
Fri Aug 13, 2004 1:52 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: diff ratio's by G & J gears
Replies: 8
Views: 763

I've done 40,0000ks on mine no probs with the GJ gears.
by flexy trol
Sun Aug 08, 2004 8:45 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 5 speed manual
Replies: 6
Views: 479

they are Identicle so the books say.
by flexy trol
Thu Jul 29, 2004 6:56 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: MQ experts needed
Replies: 5
Views: 473

does anyone know if the bell housings on either gearbox is the same I know the input splines are the same.
by flexy trol
Wed Jul 28, 2004 5:35 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: MQ experts needed
Replies: 5
Views: 473

he uses it on a farm and he dosn't want to pay for super anymore
by flexy trol
Wed Jul 28, 2004 4:21 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: MQ experts needed
Replies: 5
Views: 473

MQ experts needed

Hi Guys' was wanting to know if the 4 litre petrol motor out of an MQ will fit into an MQ short wheelbase that has had an L28 motor in it. thanks
by flexy trol
Tue Jul 27, 2004 5:30 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: mamual box
Replies: 1
Views: 368

mamual box

hello' does anyone know if a 4.2 petrol GQ box the same as a 4.2 desiel manual gearbox or is there some difference. sam
by flexy trol
Wed Jul 21, 2004 1:15 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 5th gear in gu
Replies: 32
Views: 10063

what type of noise do you normally get before it sh#ts it self is it a grinding or druming sound at a certain speed or does it happend real sudden. sam
by flexy trol
Wed Jul 21, 2004 1:08 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: td42 problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1182

I didn't think desiel motors had a pcv valve'' but if it does what does it look like and whats the best way to test it?
by flexy trol
Wed Jul 21, 2004 7:04 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: td42 problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1182

thanks for that nick I did notice it was running cold so I replaced the thermostat yesterday and yes it has started using a little oil but it seems to only use it when it blows that 15 secs of blue smoke, normal driving wether it's flat going or up hill it blows a little bit of black and down hill ...
by flexy trol
Tue Jul 20, 2004 5:29 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: td42 problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1182

Okay but I thought blue smoke was the sign of oil being burnt? because every time it does it the oil level goes down on the oil dipstick.
by flexy trol
Tue Jul 20, 2004 12:00 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: td42 problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1182

td42 problem

hello I have a 98 gq desiel flat tray and somtimes when I go for a drive it will blow blue smoke wilst I am driving and then clear up after I rev the tits off it for about 15 secs and then all's well for another 5000-20,000 ks and it dosen't seem to matter if it's hot or cold but its worse if its ...
by flexy trol
Wed Jul 14, 2004 5:59 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: New model GU ?'s
Replies: 30
Views: 2584

One can only hope that nissan pull there finger out because my friend has a 79 series efi turbo cruiser ute and up againts my patrol well it's almost embaressing.
by flexy trol
Mon Jun 28, 2004 7:29 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 4.8 ratios
Replies: 13
Views: 547

the mind boggles? :?
by flexy trol
Mon Jun 28, 2004 7:20 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 4.8 ratios
Replies: 13
Views: 547

I would like to try and cut out the middle man if possible because $615 each seems very steep the last lot I got were from GJ gears for $450 each but I cant find there number.
by flexy trol
Mon Jun 28, 2004 7:00 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 4.8 ratios
Replies: 13
Views: 547

4.8 ratios

gooday fellas does anyone know where the best place is to get front and rear 4.8 gears from and what price are they now. I would be most gratefull.
by flexy trol
Sat Jun 26, 2004 4:22 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ and GU pitman arm
Replies: 10
Views: 1373

I have had the return to centers on the vehicle for 12 months and I've done a little over 30,000 ks, It might be a good Idea to re adjust them maybe'
by flexy trol
Fri Jun 25, 2004 6:52 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ and GU pitman arm
Replies: 10
Views: 1373

I have looked at both setups and it appears you are correct bazz' the only reason I wanted to lower the steering was because I have a little bump steer and I run two return to centers also.
by flexy trol
Thu Jun 24, 2004 7:17 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ and GU pitman arm
Replies: 10
Views: 1373

would it be easyer to get the box and the arm complete and do it that way?
if not where would you get an adapter from.
I alredy have 4.6 ratios in my patrol would any one be interested buying them so I could upgrade to 4.8s if they are available.
by flexy trol
Wed Jun 23, 2004 8:58 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ and GU pitman arm
Replies: 10
Views: 1373

4.2 deisel manual transmision