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by stool
Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Bypassing a turbo. Can it be done?
Replies: 12
Views: 1543

Re: Bypassing a turbo. Can it be done?

The problem I can see with doing this is over revving the Turbo with no restriction on the outlet .
by stool
Thu Jun 20, 2013 7:01 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 2nd Hand Chevy parts dealers - Oz or US
Replies: 28
Views: 3807

Re: 2nd Hand Chevy parts dealers - Oz or US

Who is your Damien and what can he do .
by stool
Fri Jun 07, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 2nd Hand Chevy parts dealers - Oz or US
Replies: 28
Views: 3807

Re: 2nd Hand Chevy parts dealers - Oz or US

I have the same set up your after but in a Nissan Patrol GQ so if you need to ask any questions fire away and if you need to poke your head around for a look see I am up the hill from you at Miranda . I brought my crate engine from http://www.eagleautoparts.com.au" onclick="window.open(this.href ...
by stool
Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:38 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ Death Wobble
Replies: 8
Views: 829

Re: GQ Death Wobble

Im no help as for a place to take it but I will tell you how I just fixed my 80kph wobble . My Nissan gq patrol had 2'' spring lift with standard front control arms and it drove fine But. I thought I would replace some old bushes . So I installed new caster bushes to suit 2" lift as well as new ...
by stool
Tue Dec 04, 2012 8:35 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Toyota Tundra Spotted
Replies: 21
Views: 2091

Re: Toyota Tundra Spotted

Makes me wonder if Toyota did sell the Tundra along side the Hilux and landcruiser what would the final drive away cost be

$ 70 large or more ??????
by stool
Tue Dec 04, 2012 3:55 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Toyota Tundra Spotted
Replies: 21
Views: 2091

Re: Toyota Tundra Spotted

Now If only Toyota would put that V8 in the hilux
by stool
Tue Dec 04, 2012 3:51 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Toyota Tundra Spotted
Replies: 21
Views: 2091

Toyota Tundra Spotted

Well men I spotted a Toyota Tundra parked in my street.
South of Sydney Looked Just like a F250.

http://www.toyota.com/tundra/photo-gallery.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by stool
Sat Oct 20, 2012 7:58 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: in the market for a new tow car...need advise
Replies: 38
Views: 3528

Re: in the market for a new tow car...need advise

2nd hand light truck like a hino or toyota dyna

will do what you want all day long .
by stool
Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:26 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: How much is your greenslip???
Replies: 9
Views: 958

Re: How much is your greenslip???

Has the ute been modified a lot or is it standard ?
by stool
Wed Aug 29, 2012 6:14 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: How much is your greenslip???
Replies: 9
Views: 958

Re: How much is your greenslip???

I was just reading the NRMA Greenslip form and found they can do a reduced Premium to $526.64 if your comprehensive insurance
is with them ' The problem being NRMA will not not cover my 4x4 because of the mods

Looks like I need to shop around.
by stool
Wed Aug 29, 2012 4:29 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: How much is your greenslip???
Replies: 9
Views: 958

Re: How much is your greenslip???

I know how you feel I just got mine in the mail $748.17.

For a GQ patrol its almost 1/3rd of what the car is worth . :agrue:
by stool
Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 351 clevo into GQ wagon
Replies: 5
Views: 482

Re: 351 clevo into GQ wagon

You would be looking for Jess AKA gq351

He and his brother had Clevo's in their GQs but Jess replaced his with a Chev '

Im sure he will spot this thred soon .
by stool
Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:25 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Gu pulling to left after hub rebuild.
Replies: 8
Views: 574

Re: Gu pulling to left after hub rebuild.

Is the right side axle seal leaking oil on the disk
by stool
Fri Jul 13, 2012 10:03 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Comp truck wanted
Replies: 20
Views: 3434

Re: Comp truck wanted

Can you give us a hint of what type of comps you are keen to enter.

Because what some peope call a [COMP TRUCK } is a tourer for the next bloke .
by stool
Mon May 14, 2012 5:27 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Bump pad on Radius Arm
Replies: 18
Views: 1036

Re: Bump pad on Radius Arm

In the You tube video ive posted below you will see a Hilux with what looks like what your after

Have a look around the 7 mins into the vid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aye0Ch19fZY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by stool
Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:45 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Battery or fridge??
Replies: 6
Views: 615

Re: Battery or fridge??

You can drill holes in the top of each cell to gain access to a Maintenance free battery . Then buy plastic plugs to go in the holes after from a battery shop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV93b1YNnsQ&feature=related" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v ...
by stool
Fri Mar 30, 2012 6:22 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Battery or fridge??
Replies: 6
Views: 615

Re: Battery or fridge??

If your battery is a Lead acid type it could be saved for under $10, well I just brought my battery back to life last week . This is how I did it and what you need multimeter hydrometer Magnesium sulfate [ aka] Epsom salts Test each battery cell with the multimeter looking for a short circuit Then ...
by stool
Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:47 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Who has busted a GQ LHS CV
Replies: 19
Views: 1417

Re: Who has busted a GQ LHS CV

Long side and short Side CV's
both seem to take the same amount of right foot
To smash .
by stool
Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:43 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Rd28 v zd30?
Replies: 5
Views: 404

Re: Rd28 v zd30?

Both engines don,t last long .

Zd30 has more power

RD2.8t will cost much less to fix .

Id buy the one with a RD2.8t if you must have a diesel .
by stool
Wed Jan 11, 2012 7:18 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: NSA central coast.GQ Know anywhere that can bend chassis?
Replies: 3
Views: 614

Re: NSA central coast.GQ Know anywhere that can bend chassis

Any luck with the bent chassis repair yet
by stool
Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: NSA central coast.GQ Know anywhere that can bend chassis?
Replies: 3
Views: 614

Re: NSA central coast.GQ Know anywhere that can bend chassis

That sounds Nasty

Ive sent you a pm of someone who could help if its not repairable.
good luck with it.
by stool
Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:30 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 4.2 conversion from rb30
Replies: 6
Views: 492

Re: 4.2 conversion from rb30

Some info which I hope will help you. No need to swap the diffs of driveshafts . You can just swap the driveshaft flanges on the t case and use all your running gear from the rb. You can also swap your t case onto the 4.2 box with a small mod to gear case cover oil lip if you need to re use it . The ...
by stool
Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:21 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: HELP!!! Cannot find current stock of diff gears
Replies: 9
Views: 722

Re: HELP!!! Cannot find current stock of diff gears

East coast wreckers sell new gears
by stool
Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:57 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: HELP!!! Cannot find current stock of diff gears
Replies: 9
Views: 722

Re: HELP!!! Cannot find current stock of diff gears

Try

http://www.4wdspares.com/index.php?cPath=26" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I know they do nissan diff gears ` and will send it to your door .
by stool
Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:40 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: how much power??
Replies: 3
Views: 397

Re: how much power??

The rear diff is not the best if you have a
Heavy right foot on the road .
And I'd get the 383 100%
by stool
Mon Aug 29, 2011 8:20 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Are all gq transters the same
Replies: 2
Views: 473

Re: Are all gq transters the same

They are the same transfer case mate. The difference is when you get a case from a RD2.8 t or a RB30 which have a different gear cover with a oil lip protruding out towards the gear box which can be swapped over with a gear cover from a 4.2 td case if need be But in short yes a 4.2td auto transfer ...
by stool
Sat May 14, 2011 7:44 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 3 link front??
Replies: 18
Views: 861

Re: 3 link front??

Won't two lower links + one top and a panhard rod
Make it a 4 link .
by stool
Sun May 01, 2011 5:19 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: water tank hose and ideas
Replies: 2
Views: 423

Re: water tank hose and ideas

Can you un`screw the hose barb on the inlet and out let of the pump . If so find out what size the thread is on pump along with the tank than go to bunnings and buy For EG A nipple to reduce down to the tank like 1/2'' to 3/8'' And what ever size the pump is which could be 1/2'' to 1/4'' nipple ...
by stool
Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:37 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Opinions on engine cranes?
Replies: 20
Views: 788

Re: Opinions on engine cranes?

Get one with the longest reach which can handle the load fully extended` As some of the cheap cranes are only rated to 250kgs with the boom extended. I had to remove my coil springs and let all the air out of the tyres so the engine sump would clear the radiator support with the crane fully extended ...
by stool
Sun Apr 03, 2011 1:24 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Will a v6 ecotech fit a GQ And is it better than the 4.2?
Replies: 13
Views: 1400

Re: Will a v6 ecotech fit a GQ And is it better than the 4.2

Yep the patrol has plenty of room in the engine bay for a v6 As for if its better than the 4.2 id say yes and no. As the time and money to swap in the v6 for little gain in hp Will be very very very very disappointing . Unless its to keep the weight of the rig down like this. http://www ...