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by of4x4
Sat Jul 10, 2010 9:06 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: getting my first 4by
Replies: 16
Views: 728

Re: getting my first 4by

As stated, there's plenty of stuff in this forum, however here's a link to a short summary of some of it. http://www.gqpatrol.com/buyingagq.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; My GQ had nearly 350,000 when I traded it. The TD42 if maintained properly has been known to do 500,000+ kms ...
by of4x4
Mon Jul 05, 2010 8:26 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ TD42 alternator question?
Replies: 5
Views: 318

Re: GQ TD42 alternator question?

From experience, I had to replace mine about 4 years ago (3 weeks before I got rid of the GQ :x ) You can't get parts for the original alternators anymore. The diode packs are the most common thing to go. Why not take it to a battery place or auto elect to get them to put a meter on it - it could be ...
by of4x4
Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:22 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU patrol - 3.0td reliability?
Replies: 3
Views: 449

Re: GU patrol - 3.0td reliability?

Here's a few links to give you some ideas..... http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=163155" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=12281" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic.php?f ...
by of4x4
Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:00 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU patrol - 3.0td reliability?
Replies: 3
Views: 449

Re: GU patrol - 3.0td reliability?

Like all diesels, it depends how they've been maintained.... HOWEVER.... The 3.0 TD before about 2004 had all sorts of issues with melting pistons. They have the nick name "grenade". The jury is still out on the later models. the 3.0 is thirsty as it's a small engine in a 2.5t truck. expect between ...
by of4x4
Fri Jul 02, 2010 9:43 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Tiida wheel cover Price and Part number
Replies: 2
Views: 199

Re: Tiida wheel cover Price and Part number

Yes i could have called Nissan, but there's a reason I posted that here... Ever called Nissan to get information? :roll: Maybe I've just had bad experiences.... Last time I did, I got the run around, and even when they physically saw the car (my wife's old Pulsar) they gave me the part number for a ...
by of4x4
Fri Jul 02, 2010 4:59 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Tiida wheel cover Price and Part number
Replies: 2
Views: 199

Tiida wheel cover Price and Part number

I know there's some Nissan dealer people who are here.

I need an approximate price and part number for a wheel cover for a 2006 Tiida base model (15" wheel). A lousy thief stole one of mine - saw him, but he had too much head start for me....
:bad-words: :bad-words: :bad-words:
by of4x4
Tue Jun 29, 2010 9:53 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: best money saver 3lit Petrol GQ
Replies: 11
Views: 757

Re: best money saver

20l/100 sounds about right. Heavy vehicle and only a little engine. There's a few on here that have added gas and turbos - although that is mostly to the 4.2 petrol.

Don't know if your mate wants to spend money to cut down on running costs or not.

Hyclone ? :lol: :lol: ;)
by of4x4
Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:45 pm
Forum: FORUM RULES And GENERAL SITE TIPS
Topic: ATTN: Can't stay logged in?
Replies: 16
Views: 27617

Re: ATTN: Can't stay logged in?

BundyRumandCoke wrote:I'm having similar issues, signing in using both addresses. I sign in, it tells me I am logged on, and the the main menu opens up, and I am not logged on.
I was having this problem this morning from work using Telstra business ADSL2...

Haven't had any issues from any other ISP.
by of4x4
Thu Jun 24, 2010 6:09 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Help .... Wheel Bearings, 1989 GQ 4.2
Replies: 45
Views: 2333

Re: Help Needed....Wheel Bearings

you will also need a hub spanner, not sure of the size, someone here will be able to tell you that They're 54mm. about $25 on ebay, not sure what you'd pay in the stores. Not done one myself, but have read posts recommending that you need to replace the lock washers on the hubs as you can damage ...
by of4x4
Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:50 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: gq steering wheel upgrade
Replies: 1
Views: 163

Re: gq steering wheel upgrade

Search may still be indexing but it will be your friend.

This has been asked here before - IIRC, I think the answer was a Pulsar wheel from around the same vintage - N13 I think...
by of4x4
Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:18 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Smokey at start up : 2001 Gu 3ltr diesel
Replies: 14
Views: 558

Paul8693 wrote:ive been waiting for the grenade jokes to begin. Anyway just to add to the topic it seems to only do it when its cold...
Just curious. How many K's has the motor done?
by of4x4
Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:32 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: How much for a front guard? GU IV 3.0
Replies: 3
Views: 263

How much for a front guard? GU IV 3.0

Hi all, What do they say, if you don't come home with panel damamge, you weren't trying hard enough? Well apparently, I now make the grade :cry: :oops: I punched a sizable dent / scrape in my front left guard on the weekend on a fallen tree hidden on a overgrown track. :bad-words: I'm trying to find ...
by of4x4
Sat May 01, 2010 11:07 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Dual Battery install on a GQ tb42
Replies: 3
Views: 386

Make up a braket to replace the one across the top of the battery so that it can be bolted to the guard (using the bolt that's already there). This will stop the top of the battery being able to move and make the mounting much stronger. (hope you don't mind me editing your image ;) ) http://www ...
by of4x4
Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:01 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU IV replacement key button / housing
Replies: 1
Views: 164

Update: I found this from the UK... http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NISSAN-KEY-FOB-REPLACEMENT-RUBBER-BUTTON-NEW_W0QQitemZ220587293122QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Car_Parts_Vehicles_Automobila_ET?hash=item335c06f9c2#shId So there must be something out there somewhere more local perhaps.... I also found these guys ...
by of4x4
Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:19 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU IV replacement key button / housing
Replies: 1
Views: 164

GU IV replacement key button / housing

I have worn through the rubber button on the key. I've tried search and didn't find anything useful. The key and electrics still work, but I want to try and replace the rubber button before dirt and crap gets in and stuffs the whole thing. It appears that the button is a rubber mold into the plastic ...
by of4x4
Sun Aug 09, 2009 8:42 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU3 - front end rattle !!!
Replies: 4
Views: 271

i just found that I've got a broken exhaust mount just forward of the flex joint. Took me ages to find it and it didn't sound like it was coming from there.

Might be worth a look.
by of4x4
Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:44 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: why oh WHY IS IT SO??????
Replies: 40
Views: 2897

when mine sits still thats when it cools down (after a bl00dy long wait!) the thing is i can be drivin in low range in the mud at realy high revs for a long time and it'll be all sweet, then pull out on the road 50 in third gear on flat road, no load, little to no boost at all, then just start ...
by of4x4
Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:45 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: New Tyres Anyone ?
Replies: 14
Views: 855

Promo only runs until 18th August. Be quick !!
by of4x4
Tue Jul 31, 2007 8:18 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Part No for GQ alternater for diesel
Replies: 10
Views: 521

Try giving Ashdown's a call. ( http://www.ashdown.com.au ). They've got branches all over the country and (in my experience) were cheap to courier parts. I got mine in Melbourne for around $330 with the vaccuum pump - straight bolt on. standard 70A though.... If you want to upgrade to more amps, try ...
by of4x4
Thu Jul 12, 2007 12:27 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Need some info on ZD30
Replies: 18
Views: 1143

I believe that it was around 2003 that the problem was "fixed".

This link has a list of owners and mileages that the zd30 died (about halfway down). Note most are 2000,1,2 although there is a 04 and 05 present....

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/phpBB2/vi ... p?t=110557

Cheers.
by of4x4
Thu Apr 05, 2007 11:46 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: ARB
Replies: 12
Views: 906

Bit off the topic of ARB, but if you're looking for flexiflares, try ebay. I bought some of these from Hobzee (respected seller and member of OL)a while back and they were brilliant. You cut to the length that you want and just screw them in with techscrews. You can get both 35 and 65 mm widths ...
by of4x4
Fri Mar 30, 2007 4:28 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU 2" lift - Swaybar link extensions and control arms?
Replies: 5
Views: 552

GU 2" lift - Swaybar link extensions and control arms?

Howdy. Read lots of posts about fitting suspension lifts (love your work Tiny :armsup: ). I'm going to install a 2" lift shortly to my GU IV and am trying to do it properly - I'm going to the extreme of replacing brake lines with braided hoses, extending the brake proportioning valve (snake racing ...
by of4x4
Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:25 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: what about a blitz
Replies: 5
Views: 309

Not sure if this helps or hinders... there were some posts about 12 months ago from someone who bought a FORD blitz. RN made a comment at the time along the lines of the Chev being somewhat similar and interchangable (maybe?). Here's the links (but I think the pics have been removed). http://www ...
by of4x4
Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:09 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 15 inch sunnys on 4.2 td
Replies: 11
Views: 706

Didn't some of the GQ Ti models come out with twin spot front calipers that meant a 16" rim was required? Or was this only on the Petrol EFI models? As mentioned, the cruiser wheels have a bigger offset (-13mm from memory) which makes them track wider. As a result of the offset, I found that with 33 ...
by of4x4
Thu Mar 08, 2007 8:53 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Installing lift kit, difficult or not?
Replies: 6
Views: 513

not sure if the wagon is the same as the ute, but I've been told that to do a 2" lift properly I would need swaybar extensions and a castor correction kit. :?

Does the GU ute or wagon have a brake proportioning valve that needs modding after lift like my old GQ did?

Any comments? anyone?
by of4x4
Mon Mar 05, 2007 11:47 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: How do I setup castor?
Replies: 5
Views: 357

Thanks all. I've got access to press, oxy, freezer (liquid Nitrogen good enough ?? :lol: :twisted: ), etc... so I should be ok in that department. It's just the setting on the angles that concerns me. I feel more confident given the replies - I'll just wait until I get the kit and then assess if it ...
by of4x4
Mon Mar 05, 2007 4:33 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: How do I setup castor?
Replies: 5
Views: 357

How do I setup castor?

Ok... About to install a 3" lift to my GU4 patrol. I'm getting castor correction bushes as I've been told I should need to fit them (and searching around here seems to suggest it). Question is, are they easy to get the angles correct etc, or am I better to get someone to fit them for me? I'm on the ...
by of4x4
Sun Feb 18, 2007 3:17 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Fixing the viscous coupling on a 4.2 - DIDN'T WORK !
Replies: 86
Views: 3955

I got one for my petrol last year, cost about $120 i think from Don Kyatt's in Moorabbin. Genuine item too. Deisel ones were cheaper. Unfortunately you're wrong with the diesel one being cheaper. I went there after your post some months ago, and was charged $230 for one. I was in the sh!t and had ...
by of4x4
Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:35 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 15
Views: 492

I'm with TCIS. Happy, but then I haven't (and don't plan to) had to make a claim.

Vehicle and all nominated accessories covered for an agreed value.

Their policy clearly states that the "vehicle is covered anywhere in Australia including beach driving".
by of4x4
Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:31 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: RBdirdy GQ Mod
Replies: 18
Views: 745

Only one thing comes to my mind when R32 skylines (godzilla) are in question. The comment Jim Richards said to the booing crowd when he and Mark Skaife won Bathurst in 91 (I think) in one of them GTRs. :armsup: Wasnt that because all he was trying to express condolences for another driver who had ...