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by tbjaus2000
Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:06 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Air box/filter questions and tech
Replies: 71
Views: 2628

i used a filter box from a 89 3.9l v8 range rover for my 308.
was much better than what i had but if i had more room i would have used a donaldson or made one...
by tbjaus2000
Wed May 07, 2008 5:46 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: In line air filter[sealed]
Replies: 13
Views: 427

In line air filter[sealed]

Can people recommend a really good, sealed steel inline air filter plenum air box. It will be used as a remote type air filter assembly.

Your help is appreciated.
by tbjaus2000
Tue Mar 11, 2008 6:33 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: WARN XD 9000 Installation???
Replies: 4
Views: 278

WARN XD 9000 Installation???

Can someone [please tell me if there is an INCORRECT Way of installing these.

IE i heard a rumour about the breaking system etc etc.

Does it matter which side the engage/disengage level and power connections are or not etc.????????
by tbjaus2000
Thu Jun 14, 2007 10:59 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: G60's
Replies: 18
Views: 956

G60

Count me in. Despite what 99.9% of people think, there seems to be something about a brick on wheels... 73' G60H 308 33x12.5 Disc powered stopping (thank god), and pwr steering (losing biceps & beach muscles...!). I have been contemplating making a aus wide g60 club - any thoughts? just imagine a ...
by tbjaus2000
Thu Jun 14, 2007 12:54 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: ADR 24 - Tyre & Rim Selection!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 640

Apologies for not being clear. I'm in victoria. I have a G60 patrol engineered to 33x10.5 inch tyres. I want to know. Legally in Vic, a) What is the max rim width, b) tyre diameter c) Max increase in track. The reason i ask is because the car handles far better on 33x12.5 because of the increased ...
by tbjaus2000
Wed Jun 13, 2007 7:11 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: ADR 24 - Tyre & Rim Selection!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 640

I don't mean to be rude, but no one has actually cleared anything up. ADR 24 is to guide and determine, size, speed & characteristics.... bla bla bla. All the information about 15mm bigger than orig tyre size, of wider than max rim width, all came from this ADR!! If the ADR no longer exists, what is ...
by tbjaus2000
Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:40 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: ADR 24 - Tyre & Rim Selection!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 640

ADR 24 - Tyre & Rim Selection!!!

The famous topic. Can someone please explain what the legal implication, regulations, guidlines etc are in relation to tyre & rim selection. I found ADR 24 on Dotars and am somewhat confused given that it has been withdrawn? Quote from DOTAR WEBSITE "ADR 24 - Tyre & Rim Selection The function of ...
by tbjaus2000
Tue Mar 06, 2007 8:39 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Steering universal Joint - GQ/MQ?
Replies: 3
Views: 193

Steering universal Joint - GQ/MQ?

I have just done a pwr steering conversion on a g60 and the steering shaft angles are out to much. I need to put a universal joint in, preferable connected straight onto the MQ steering box shaft which is 17mm Dia, 36 splines. Would anyone know if a GQ has universals in steering shaft: and/or if ...
by tbjaus2000
Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:00 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: MQ - HELP
Replies: 3
Views: 233

Thanks.
I need to know ID/OD, pitch of thread, etc. The full bit, reason being i need to ask someone if turn something down for me.
by tbjaus2000
Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:04 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: MQ - HELP
Replies: 3
Views: 233

MQ - HELP

By any chance can someone help me out and lend/give me a MQ tie rod end (i don't care if its **cked) i just need to know what type of thread is on it and length etc. Ie to use it as a template.
by tbjaus2000
Thu Jul 27, 2006 1:19 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: G60 Transfer Case
Replies: 3
Views: 169

G60 Transfer Case

Can anyone help me out with a good condition transfer case for my G60. It keeps dropping out of 4wd when in high ration only. Pain in the arse on fast slushy roads, and almost made love to a gum tree a few weeks back... Anyone got a spare lying around, or know of someone who may have rebuilt project ...
by tbjaus2000
Fri Jul 07, 2006 7:58 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Foam Cell with silver back firewall insulation
Replies: 3
Views: 159

Foam Cell with silver back firewall insulation

Can anyone please help me!

I am after some of the heat insulation, it has a 10mm foam with solid backing tin layer to reflect. A lot of boat builders apparently use it.

WHO SELLS THIS STUFF!!!
by tbjaus2000
Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:22 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: G60 Power Steering
Replies: 4
Views: 263

g60 pwr steering

Power steering project currently underway.

What would you like to know. Will probably take photos as i go.

Starting in 4 weeks.
Buying parts at the moment, and preparing for engineers cert.
by tbjaus2000
Tue May 16, 2006 1:23 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: CV Joint
Replies: 2
Views: 155

CV Joint

Can someone tell me what conditions an MQ CV joint should feel like. IE. I have a second hand one. Splines are good. But CV seems to have slack and is quite rough & tight compared ot the one i have just pulled out. It seems like the middle + thingy is warn. Can someone help out. The last thing i ...
by tbjaus2000
Mon Mar 27, 2006 3:26 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: G60/MQ Swivel Housings?
Replies: 1
Views: 138

G60/MQ Swivel Housings?

Can someone tell me if G60 & MQ swivel housings are the same?
Thanks.
by tbjaus2000
Wed Mar 01, 2006 6:55 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: AU thermo fan dimmensions
Replies: 3
Views: 181

AU thermo fan dimmensions

Can anyone give me the dimensions of the AU twin thermo fans. Ie. The dimensions of cowling, and the depth from front radiator to rear of fan motor. Your help is appreciated.
by tbjaus2000
Wed Feb 08, 2006 6:58 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: where to buy
Replies: 4
Views: 230

where to buy

Where can i get a welder - melbourne?
by tbjaus2000
Thu Oct 13, 2005 10:45 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tie Rod Manufacturers
Replies: 2
Views: 179

Tie Rod Manufacturers

Can people give me their opinion on who/where the best tie rod ends are availablke from? Are genuine the only way to go, or is there better. What type should I AVOID!!!?

Any help is appreciated.
by tbjaus2000
Mon Oct 10, 2005 5:58 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: 88/Tie Rods-What Manufacturer?
Replies: 0
Views: 166

88/Tie Rods-What Manufacturer?

Just wondering if the quality of tie rods differ greatly between manufacturers? Are repco / Bursons ok, or are their parts crap compared to others, if so which?

Any help would be appriciated.
by tbjaus2000
Tue Sep 27, 2005 6:14 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: 308 red alternator
Replies: 3
Views: 204

308 red -ext reg

It is an ingram Alternator with external regulator - looks big. I think it may be 85 amp - any way of telling?
by tbjaus2000
Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:38 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: 308 red alternator
Replies: 3
Views: 204

308 red alternator

Does anyone know the original output of an alternator off a Holden Red 308? Which alternators could be a direct swap to upgrade?
by tbjaus2000
Fri Aug 26, 2005 4:30 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: What is the best all round tyre in 33's
Replies: 62
Views: 2159

tyre

MTR's i hear are a fair bit noisier. BFG have proven time & time again.
BFG are much better on road i hear. How much noise & decrease in road performance do you want to go?

I'd go BFG - Just ring all the places for $$$. Got mine from Swant Street Tyres - richmond. Lyoids the man.
by tbjaus2000
Wed Aug 24, 2005 9:11 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Gas tank Angle
Replies: 8
Views: 270

Range Rover - It has been retested. Thanks. Did the earlier tanks have a different style of valve cover?
by tbjaus2000
Wed Aug 24, 2005 2:33 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Gas tank Angle
Replies: 8
Views: 270

gas

Thanks for the help. The tank is a APA D100 i think! First stamped in 94. I am under the impression is a D100 but the valve assembly does not look like current tanks. The tank is from 94 so it could just be that? In which case i can only assume is a standard 30 degree tank. The tank is not designed ...
by tbjaus2000
Tue Aug 23, 2005 1:44 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Gas tank Angle
Replies: 8
Views: 270

Gas tank Angle

When installing a gas tank. How do you know what the correct angle of it is so the pick up hose doesn't run dry before it should? Sound stupid i know.
by tbjaus2000
Tue Aug 16, 2005 1:31 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: thermostatic switches
Replies: 8
Views: 262

thermostatic switches

G'day all. Just wondering if some people could help me out with the different options of thermostat switches. Ie. it measure the temp and turns your thermofan on. I am aware of the copper ones which you have to feed in and around the radiator inlet hose... but surely there is a better way to do it ...
by tbjaus2000
Tue Aug 09, 2005 12:51 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Where do the Aussie G60 guys hang out???
Replies: 42
Views: 1499

G60's yee haaa

G60's have the stongest driveline ever made in a 4wd... I know and have spoken to a few g60 owners on this forum, Rob has competition truck - awesome! There are more G60's then anyone realises, dormant so to speak - but remain unbreakable. If there was a resurgance of aftermarket parts, they might ...
by tbjaus2000
Tue Aug 09, 2005 12:26 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: 4runner Thermo fan swap
Replies: 3
Views: 225

fan

yeah i have heard about an AU Fan/s being good, has anyone got a picture or dimensions?
by tbjaus2000
Mon Aug 08, 2005 1:22 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: 4runner Thermo fan swap
Replies: 3
Views: 225

4runner Thermo fan swap

I am helping a mate replace his nakkered clutch fan with a thermo fan. Does anyone know what thermo fans or twin fans, will fit into an 89 4runner. There doesn't seem to be enough room to fit a VN fan in..?

Thanks.
by tbjaus2000
Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:53 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Thermo Fan - 4runner
Replies: 0
Views: 110

Thermo Fan - 4runner

My fan in my 89 2.4l 4runner is nakkered. Thinking of wacking in a electric thermo fan. Does anyone have a suggestion of type/model, or have an old VL fan lying about?