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by ironpipe
Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:34 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU V8 Conversion - Engineering - Insurance
Replies: 11
Views: 1490

Re: GU V8 Conversion - Engineering - Insurance

Give this guy a ring

I just put a inj 5.0ltr in to my GQ and he was really easy to deal with getting the engineers certificate

And alos he comes to you which is a plus.

Sanjay Bhide (VASS No.1021)
Autoteam Consultants Pty Ltd
6 Mosman Close
Ph:
Mob: 0402 407 839
Email:autoteam_au@hotmail.com ...
by ironpipe
Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:41 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ 2.8TD fuel economy??
Replies: 3
Views: 401

Re: GQ 2.8TD fuel economy??

I was getting 18-22ltr per 100km with mine with 33" tyres on its was a joke,thats why i pulled it out and currently putting in a Inj 5.0L .
My thought was if im going to use that much fuel i might aswell have the power to go with it.
by ironpipe
Thu May 06, 2010 3:24 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 2.8 gq question
Replies: 10
Views: 736

scibe23 wrote:G'day ironpipe. Would I be able to get your number and sort something out
cheers
PM Sent
by ironpipe
Wed May 05, 2010 11:30 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 2.8 gq question
Replies: 10
Views: 736

Just my 2 cents worth i had nothing but problems with mine its been rebuilt twice in 80,000km and went bang for the 3rd time a few weeks ago so no more 2.8 for me i have a 5lt about to go in to it
I had alot of over heating problems with mine but was never loosing water

if you after parts for it i ...
by ironpipe
Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:21 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Buying a 2005 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER HDJ100R SAHARA what to look
Replies: 1
Views: 183

Thanks Mate... Will check it out
by ironpipe
Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:11 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Buying a 2005 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER HDJ100R SAHARA what to look
Replies: 1
Views: 183

Buying a 2005 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER HDJ100R SAHARA what to look

Hi guys im looking around for a 100 seiries Sahara Landcruiser to buy around 2004-2006 is there anything i need to to be aware of or keep an eye out for when im checking them out

Any help would be great

Thanks
by ironpipe
Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:17 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: tb4.2 to td2.8 conversion
Replies: 13
Views: 896

lewie wrote:WTF are you guys doing to your 2.8s???
Getting rid of the peace of crap!!!!!!!!! :lol:

Whats good about them.
by ironpipe
Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:20 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: tb4.2 to td2.8 conversion
Replies: 13
Views: 896

NOOOOOO!!!!!! Trust me you dont want to put a 2.8td in it after re-building mine twice within 80.000km it went BANG again last week for the 3rd time and im now putting a V8 in to it .
Not even going to offer the 2.8 as a boat anchor

Going backwards like that would be a crazy thing to do

Just my ...
by ironpipe
Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:21 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: gq 2.8 turbo diesel + twin thermo fans
Replies: 3
Views: 457

Hey Spitzr

Try putting a straight through muffler on it

I did that with my RD28TD and not only gave it a little bit more power but also reduced the temp aswell.
by ironpipe
Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:59 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ RD28TD OVER HEATING PROBLEM
Replies: 26
Views: 1974

Thanks guys for your suggestion

We think we have solved the problem we burnt the bastard (joking)
We took the radiator out tonight and gave it a good clean again(there was still alot of mud in the corners) and replaced the front muffler with a staight through muffler and it bloody worked (thank ...
by ironpipe
Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:40 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ RD28TD OVER HEATING PROBLEM
Replies: 26
Views: 1974

Thanks guys for your suggestion

We think we have solved the problem we burnt the bastard (joking)
We took the radiator out tonight and gave it a good clean again(there was still alot of mud in the corners) and replaced the front muffler with a staight through muffler and it bloody worked (thank god ...
by ironpipe
Sun Mar 01, 2009 2:49 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ RD28TD OVER HEATING PROBLEM
Replies: 26
Views: 1974

bogged wrote:
ironpipe wrote:It wouldnt want to be a head gasket its a new motor but thanks anyway :)
Has it started since the engine rebuild?
No i had the same problem before the new motor went in
by ironpipe
Sun Mar 01, 2009 2:47 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ RD28TD OVER HEATING PROBLEM
Replies: 26
Views: 1974

Re: GQ RD28TD OVER HEATING PROBLEM

I have a 97 GQ 2.8td Patrol which im having over heating problems with
It only starts to get hot when it is underload eg.climbing hills and towing
i have put a bigger radiator in it,replaced the waterpump,fan clutch,thermostate,has any one else had a this problem and if so what did you do to fix it ...
by ironpipe
Sun Mar 01, 2009 2:44 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ RD28TD OVER HEATING PROBLEM
Replies: 26
Views: 1974

the gauge may work but is it accurate put a tempary gauge in it & check it
I have seen many o/heating problems & the vehical wasnt getting hot it was the factory gauge telling lies & many dollars spent they didnt have too
If its a head gasket or head it will be using water. Is it?

The gauge does ...
by ironpipe
Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:01 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ RD28TD OVER HEATING PROBLEM
Replies: 26
Views: 1974

It wouldnt want to be a head gasket its a new motor but thanks anyway :)
by ironpipe
Sat Feb 28, 2009 12:42 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ RD28TD OVER HEATING PROBLEM
Replies: 26
Views: 1974

Thanks Guys
For your suggestions

THe Gauge seems to be working
It is fitted with a winch and driving lights but there is plenty of room for air flow throw the grill.
The a/c condensor and radiator has been taken out and cleaned so no blokage there.
If it was over fueling wouldnt it be blowing ...
by ironpipe
Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:27 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ RD28TD OVER HEATING PROBLEM
Replies: 26
Views: 1974

GQ RD28TD OVER HEATING PROBLEM

I have a 97 GQ 2.8td Patrol which im having over heating problems with
It only starts to get hot when it is underload eg.climbing hills and towing
i have put a bigger radiator in it,replaced the waterpump,fan clutch,thermostate,has any one else had a this problem and if so what did you do to fix it ...