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by thwack
Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:43 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: drum to disk axle question
Replies: 2
Views: 395

Brake lines are the same, on both disk and drum. But the axles are different lengths. You could theoretically keep the drum axle tube and just bolt on the disk and caliper ends with a little adjustment but hen you would need custom length axles, not an easy/cheap option. So the easiest way is to ...
by thwack
Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:53 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: gq bench seat
Replies: 1
Views: 220

I have a bench seat from a 6 seat patrol. I believe that it is the same as the ute bench.

If you are interested pm me and I'll give you a call.

cheers.
Jules
by thwack
Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:10 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 33' pro-comp x-terrains
Replies: 1
Views: 145

The key is 4psi increase after 1 hour of driving. I am running the Mickey T Baja Claws which are the same tread pattern (come from the same factory) and I am finding that 30 - 32psi is about right for most conditions around town. Remember that these tyres are low pressure tyres and are not load ...
by thwack
Mon Jan 08, 2007 3:05 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: EXHAUST QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY AN EXHAUST TECH
Replies: 554
Views: 21242

Exhaust Doc, Hi this question has been sort of asked by a couple of people but not entirely answered. I have a GQ Patrol with a TD42 naturally Aspirated Engine. At the moment the Exhaust is stock. BUT the muffler is about to fall apart as I am missing an exhaust mount (will be fixed soon). I am also ...
by thwack
Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:30 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 3rds arms
Replies: 25
Views: 2226

HAve a couple of pics of the damage caused by the 3rds arm when they pulled the radius arm chassis mount out. This was from the high country trip that oondy was talking about. http://web.aanet.com.au/thwack4x4/P1011402.JPG http://web.aanet.com.au/thwack4x4/P1011404.JPG http://web.aanet.com.au ...
by thwack
Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:27 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: URGENT HELP NEEDED for GQ front end wobble
Replies: 37
Views: 2936

Definately do the panhard rod bushes! I have had the same steeing wobble issues but mine kicked in at 95Kmh. Then had to slow to a stop to get them to stop. Through trial and error I believe that we have found what can cause this. It seems to be that it is caused by bump steer from the lugs on the ...
by thwack
Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:05 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Jaycar Speedo Corrector
Replies: 12
Views: 813

If your speedo is electronic the Jaycar Speedo Corrector will probably work. If it is mechanical - no go.
by thwack
Sun Jun 18, 2006 8:26 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: ALDI hand winches
Replies: 45
Views: 1755

Hi All,

I'm in Melbourne and near an Aldi store. If anyone wants I am happy to go down to the local staore buy what you are after and then organise postage to you, wherever you are.

PM me.

Thwack
by thwack
Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:09 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Jaycar Speedo Corrector
Replies: 12
Views: 813

Finally Working (Simple Really)

Following my earlier post about the speedo reaching 80 then dropping to zero there is a really simple fix (took me ages to stop looking for an indepth problem and try something simple) I found the solution. Even though the instructions disagree add in the 1K resistor to ground on the input signal ...
by thwack
Mon May 15, 2006 9:27 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Jaycar Speedo Corrector
Replies: 12
Views: 813

Testing

I have now tried that capacitor fix and it seems to work very well, up until 80Kmh when the speedo drops to zero. I will try to fix this problem and then post an update.
by thwack
Sat May 13, 2006 12:43 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Jaycar Speedo Corrector
Replies: 12
Views: 813

mmaaxx, In my opinion having two selectable ratios is not enough flexibility. The Patrol we are installing this in has 4 sets of different sized tyres that are frequently used. I have modified the jaycar box to be externally switchable via push button BCD counters and a small switch for faster ...
by thwack
Fri May 12, 2006 1:37 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Jaycar Speedo Corrector
Replies: 12
Views: 813

Speedo Corrector Not doing Anything

V6XtraHilux,

Did you run through the proceedure 1 & 2. What did you work out as the input type?

Where did you have LK2 and LK3 and R1 R2?

thwack
by thwack
Thu May 11, 2006 1:08 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Jaycar Speedo Corrector
Replies: 12
Views: 813

Small Tip for GQ and possibly GU Patrols

For Interest sake - The GQ patrol is set up with no resisor in R1 or R2 and Lk2 & LK3 at position Y. But there is a catch..... There is a small modification for the speedo corrector to allow anyone with a GQ patrol to use this on the speedo corrector. If this works on other vehicles as well please ...
by thwack
Tue May 09, 2006 10:34 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Jaycar Speedo Corrector
Replies: 12
Views: 813

Jaycar Speedo Corrector

Hi All, I am tryingto find out how many people use this to correct the speedo after changing tyres / diffs. I have built one for a GQ Patrol and have not got it working yet. I have not found any information on the net about setting this unit up for a particular vehicle. If everyone who has used one ...
by thwack
Thu Mar 23, 2006 2:15 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: who is willing to be a guinea pig
Replies: 80
Views: 3598

I'm definately interested in one for a GQ patrol and one for a Feroza. Let me know when you get this up and running. Will you be making them to fit a safari style head/donaldson filter or more like the example of the jeep with the angled cut out like most truck exhausts? My 2c is that the safari ...
by thwack
Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:34 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Swivel bearings - shims
Replies: 3
Views: 235

They are a standard size shim. Nissan have replacements - not real expensive.

We did ours a while ago and you can make your own shim - go to repco and get a poack of shim sheets and then trace one of the old ones over the top - cut out with a sharp knife. Easy

Thwack
by thwack
Wed Feb 22, 2006 4:08 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU III, which bar to get.......>>
Replies: 20
Views: 821

With the ARB winch bars, are these all airbag compatible? If my thinking is right (and it may well not be) anything that is airbag compatible will not be as strong because the mounts all have to have crumple zones in them. For standard use and winching this is not an issue but I believe in a ...
by thwack
Wed Jan 25, 2006 5:27 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Window Rubbers. the search is never ending.
Replies: 2
Views: 258

Give these guys a call

www.scottsoldautorubber.com.au

I have spoken to them before about window seals and rubbers they have a large range or just about anything to do with older cars (pre '95)

They are just around the corner from me can pick up anything you need and post.

thwack
by thwack
Wed Dec 21, 2005 8:42 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: new headlamp loom - mav/GQ
Replies: 9
Views: 427

Healight Realy Details

I performed this mod myself a while ago. It is not as hard as you think. I found this website was really useful. http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/relays/relays.html has all the diagrams and explanations of every thing you need to know. Repco has H4 sockets for about $6 ea well worth spending ...
by thwack
Mon Oct 17, 2005 8:10 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ TD42 radiator question
Replies: 9
Views: 465

Go for the 3 core radiatior. Just had my done a few weeks ago at my local Natrad and he used an Aussie Desert Coolers radiator as standard for the Patrol. Car now warms up and does not budge in any kind of conditions. Have been Melb - Canberra and back towing a large trailer with 5 big guys in the ...
by thwack
Tue Sep 27, 2005 9:38 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ Part Numbers
Replies: 142
Views: 14976

Nissan Fast

I have the full LHD and RHD set of Nissan Fast CD's as well as all the other goddies. It will fit on 1 dvd or a set of 3 CD's. I am happy to post to those who would like.

PM details, will burn as needed.

Thwack
by thwack
Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:33 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Power steer Washers
Replies: 8
Views: 280

If you have a look at the pages that I have and tell me the id code of the bits you need I can lookup the nissan part numbers for you.
by thwack
Thu Sep 22, 2005 6:00 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Ever seen a water pump this bad??
Replies: 2
Views: 293

Ever seen a water pump this bad??

After a massive failure of any coolant flow in the GQ had it in to the radiator guy. When he pulled the water pump off one of the impeller blades fell out, who knows where the other ones are. Ended up doing the whole cooling system overhaul at the same time. Replaced: Radiator Top & Bottom Hoses ...
by thwack
Tue May 03, 2005 4:18 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Swivel Hub Bearings
Replies: 14
Views: 612

I'm in the same boat - having no shims left.

How much does the kit cost?

How hard is it to pull hte old bearings off?
by thwack
Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:16 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: nissan f.a.s.t system lookup
Replies: 51
Views: 5906

I found these a few weeks / months back on the NZ Skyline Boards. And have it working.

The data file I have are 2001 vintage. I think there may be updated part numbers on some items.

If you want it pm me.
by thwack
Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:10 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Gq front end shake
Replies: 9
Views: 451

I have the same problem - Only had my Gq for about 4 Months Suddenly the whole front end starts to shake and shudder at speed. Had all the front end bushes replaced. Wheels balanced. And Still It happens. I have had mine is again, it is definately the king pin bearings. Does you steering wheel ...