Outer Limits 4x4 Board

If you're geting noise from the alternator, check the obvious to start... belt and bearings. Have a look at the rear bearing - I've had a similar problem recently, rear bearing collapsed.

Failing that, pull the alternator out and check the brushes.

What ever the problem, don't be afraid to pull ...

try Brunswick Diesel or maybe the other guys doing the engine changes... they take out the old airbox and replace with a different unit in a different place, so maybe they have a few in the dumpster out the back??

Not too sure the Duramax fits in...? Could be mistaken, but I thought it was a little long.

I put the 6.5 into my GU. LOVE IT! Does cost a bit of coin to get it done by a shop (I used Brunswick Diesel). I would do it again, as they have given me good after sales service.

The gear box does not ...

If it's anything like my 2000 model, it may be sitting there already for nissan to charge you heaps for a fitment... If you look in behind the dash, above the glove box and there is a little white box (about 100x100x40), it's already there. I found mine by accident when fitting a second gove box ...

He's not talking about their bars champ... he's talking about their mounts on a Nissan bar.

The factory Nissan alloy bar can't take a winch... Even with a "cradle", it can't mount to the chassis with the alloy bar.

Go for the hand winch in the mean time mate.

A roof basket made from wire mesh and mount it on some standard roof racks might be a cheaper option too. Can't recomend a decent ...

As with all answers on this forum, I'll start with another question!

What do you want it for? Competition or general use when out 4wding?

If comp, generally Plasma/Dynamica ( not dynamic rope) is lighter weight, a little more on spool drum, easier to handle when running around with it... costs a ...

so you can use the standard 3.0L gearbox? what if it's an auto? I was told by brunswick it was not advisable, but that was over 12 mths ago, maybe newer info now..give em an email

They asked if mine was auto when I did mine... if it was, they weren't real keen on it. If you were loking at new box ...

Not long had my Gu back with the 6.5 (no turbo) fitted. Sent it to WA after engine spat it... $25K including transport to/from Syd, engine (from custom radiator, motor, alt, power steer, a/c pump, high torque starter, bellhousing adapter), new front diff centre and full rear diff (disc to disc). All ...

The new common rail is a ZD30 4 cyl, they havnt changed the engine, just the way the fuel get in it.

I have a 2002 ZD30, and have been happy with it, touch wood. it now has 145ks on it...


You're right Stuart, I was taking the word of the salesman... I should have checked the specs on the web ...

If I were buying again... I'd buy a GU ZD30, like what I got, but I'd buy it blown... Pick one up for around $8k, sometimes even with some mods. Then I'd send it away for a 6.5L Chev, like what I got! That adds around $21k if they do all of the work.

I have driven ZD30s (obviously) and even the Td6 ...

Heaps have done it (apparently), but I only did it for a while as a diagnostic... As I've said on here before, the ZD30 is tuned pretty tight, so messing with shit that Nissan has spent $$$$$$$$$$$$ on R&D isn't always the best... Yes, they do need to meet emission regs etc (do they check emissions ...

I can't remember which manufacturer (Kaymar or ARB) but I have a spacer bracket in the shed that I used for a bit... Drop me a PM if you're interested.

After doing the Cape though, I ended up going for a whole new rear bar to carry the spare(s). The corrugations just shook the shit out of the whole ...

My 4.2 is already FACTORY Intercooled.

And it's not the mechanical dinosaur that the other guys are referring to!

Would you stake your thousands of $$ & possibly life on a "should"? I know I wouldnt.

A little dramatic champ? yeah, I guess if something went wrong in one of the remote places ...

Sounds like there are plenty of people out there with info for you Alison, legal, mechanical, medical and morally... They all seem to go the same way as I see it too - If you're going to drive it on road, airbags are a good thing. If you have a reason though, so be it...

It's none of your business ...

Redman has got it. A ZD30 after 2002 should be fine... To compare a 4.2, you need to intercool it. But in saying that, the 4.2 is a great truck too.

Wastegate! Stick to toyotas champ, the 3.0L has a bad enough name without ill informed people speaking on their behalf.

As for blocking EGR valves ...

Go with the 4.2, that is unless you want an excuse to go for another engine later... My ZD30 is getting a 6.5L Chev as I type!

Has anyone fitted the 4WD Systems tanks to their trucks?

http://www.4wdsystems.com.au/html/tanks.htm

I'm looking at the 159L main and 82L sub replacement tanks... Was wondering on quality and fit? Any dramas or anything to watchout for, even any suggestions to other makes. I am keen on the 4WD ...

answer 1. Yes, the cable needs to be that size as the tool works by clamping the cable (without damage!).

answer 2. You're best off going for the original gear, as the ends are tapered for feeding in to the tool, cost unknown, source any 4wd shop.

Pretty sure that this applies to all U's not just my hunka-junk...

The subtank pump (pumps from sub to main, and engine draws only from main) runs for about 15sec everytime you turn your ignition on. They obviously have a dry cut-out, but for the sake of keepng seals lubed, try to keep fuel in sub ...

Why not open it up to all makes of V8 transplants? Would help for the first meet and there are always good ideas from different operators...
Try putting it on other forums? Do a pole?

Not sure for Tassie, but the RTA site (NSW) has a list of all currently authorised Engineers and contact numbers.

Try this out...
http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/standar ... e_sig.html
Some other links that might be useful too...
http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/standards/index.html

Have a few questions with regards to doing a donk swap in my Datsun...

Options that I am considering are GQ 4.2 with turbo & intercooler or a 6.5 Chev. I have weighed up all other things (cost, reliability etc.) , but a few technical Q's have come up.

Can you fit an engine into a car when the ...

Take it back and have them put the diagnostic confuzer on it dude... could be one of 30 dfferent faults!

Sounds like a great idea... is the invitation open to those about to do a DSL V8 conversion? Mine's still off the road, but spanners will be turning next weekend.

Check for your fault first dude.

If it's gone into limp mode, then the engine check light should be on too...? If so, get the fault off the ECU and you can look in the right place (maybe - it generally points you in the right direction).

Look on here for similar threads, I have posted it all ...

"Todays lesson boys and girls is how to bend f$#@ outta your back door panel"

Don't worry about the panel bending, it'll sag off the hinges first and you'll just suck dust in the back doors...

$40 for the bracket from ARB when I bought it, and it can hold a work light and it doesn't take much to ...

It doesn't get it off the back door, but they do make a spacer to fit a larger (33") tyre.

I think you'll just have to fork out the sheckles... Check all manufacturers and see what you like the look of too. The new ARB is a nice unit - about the same as the Kaymar though! Don't know how they hols ...

Depends on your GPS receiver...

I run a PDA unit with the Garmin GPS10 - it's a bluetooth GPS unit, so the PDA needs to be bluetooth if you want to use it without cables etc. In saying that, I still run a cable for charging the battery in it from the PDA mount.

The PDA comes in useful for me in ...

Nice work. Looking forward to seeing how it goes.

Makes it sound like it's bigger than it really is... but I 'spose if someones got a problem and someone else is speaking out of turn, then the interested parties do need to informed at least - so they can put their case forward at least.