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by hetfield_86
Wed Sep 26, 2007 10:57 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Nissan GQ steering wheel
Replies: 9
Views: 717

Nissan GQ steering wheel

Just wondering what other types of steering wheels would fit a nissan patrol gq/for maverick. Need to replace mine for rego.

Josh
by hetfield_86
Wed Jun 13, 2007 6:03 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Alternator
Replies: 1
Views: 219

Alternator

Hey just wondering whether any other alternators will go in a nissan patrol 1989 gq 4.2l petrol.
Let me know
by hetfield_86
Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:53 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Patrol just died...help
Replies: 16
Views: 1345

Don't suppose anyone has a alternator lying around that I can buy off them? PM me if so :)
by hetfield_86
Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:53 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Patrol just died...help
Replies: 16
Views: 1345

Yeah that sounds like it might be the problem. My old battery kept going flat a little while ago and I replaced it thinking that was the problem. So now I'm thinking it was the alternator.
And that explains the pinging and general rough running of the car?
by hetfield_86
Tue Apr 24, 2007 7:18 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Patrol just died...help
Replies: 16
Views: 1345

Well all i know is its been pinging quote alot at start up and running really rough. I had the carby looked at not to long ago and hey said it was fine... I was quite confused about all the lights going off, the battery terminal was fine, if i hadnt had the lights on I would have thought it had of ...
by hetfield_86
Tue Apr 24, 2007 5:39 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Patrol just died...help
Replies: 16
Views: 1345

4.2L Petrol.
by hetfield_86
Tue Apr 24, 2007 5:26 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Patrol just died...help
Replies: 16
Views: 1345

Patrol just died...help

Hey guys. My SWb Gq has been running pretty badly the last day or two, lots of pinging and what not, and have been having trouble starting it. But toay when I was driving back from the local shops, the car started loosing power...the lights went out and eventually it just stopped. Luckily I was ...
by hetfield_86
Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:42 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 33's help
Replies: 4
Views: 463

Thanks for that. Just took the side steps off the shorty and should be getting the 30mm spring spacers tomorrow so will start looking for the tyres next week
by hetfield_86
Sat Mar 10, 2007 2:47 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 33's help
Replies: 4
Views: 463

33's help

Hey guys...Im looking at getting some bigger tyres for my short wheel patrol. Just wondering whether people would think that 33's would fit under a patrol with 2 inches of spring lift and 30mm spring spacers...so basically just over 3 inches of lift...
by hetfield_86
Sun Nov 12, 2006 10:16 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ Clutch
Replies: 0
Views: 179

GQ Clutch

Clutch just died on my Patrol :x . Anyone in sydney feel like replacing it for me :lol: :roll: haha. Dam, looks like a fun weekend is planned for me.
by hetfield_86
Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:21 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Clutch is dead?
Replies: 3
Views: 244

Clutch is dead?

Hey just started noticing that my car is revving to much when i accelerate rather than actually giving me more power. A friend told me this would be the clutch but thought I would double check witht he board before I went out and got a new clutch. It has now gotten to the point where I can only ...
by hetfield_86
Thu Aug 31, 2006 2:02 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: How much did LPG conversion cost?
Replies: 17
Views: 663

How much did LPG conversion cost?

Hey all I'm currently looking at converting my 1989 SWB Ford Mav from petrol into LPG. Just wondering how much people paid for their conversions. Also if anyone in Sydney knows a good place.

Josh
by hetfield_86
Tue Jun 06, 2006 1:49 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: LPG system consumption
Replies: 2
Views: 268

anybody :)
by hetfield_86
Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:01 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: LPG system consumption
Replies: 2
Views: 268

LPG system consumption

Hey all. I got a 1989 Ford Maverick SWB 4.2L Petrol. I love my car, but am considering changing it to LPG to try and save a bit of money on fuel. Just wondering what sort of consumption people are getting out of a straight LPG system. Also how have people got their system setup...have you had to put ...
by hetfield_86
Thu Mar 02, 2006 8:15 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Nissan Patrol GQ starter motor needed
Replies: 6
Views: 326

Wanted

Its petrol 4.2L
by hetfield_86
Sat Feb 25, 2006 10:44 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Nissan Patrol GQ starter motor needed
Replies: 6
Views: 326

Nissan Patrol GQ starter motor needed

Wanted:
Nissan Patrol GQ starter motor. Mine just died on me and I need a good condition used or reconditioned starter motor. Please email me at Joshua.E.Real@student.uts.edu.au
thank you
by hetfield_86
Wed Dec 14, 2005 10:12 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Monoform Tyres
Replies: 6
Views: 407

Monoform Tyres

Hello all, just wondering whether anyone has had any experience with any of the Monoform tyres. I am enquiring because I am looking at getting a second set of tyres for weekend use for my Mav. I was looking at the Motorway 33x12.5 mongrels. Anyone know of the price if you already have them ...
by hetfield_86
Wed Dec 14, 2005 9:15 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Hey Everyone
Replies: 7
Views: 398

AndrewPatrol wrote:HEY is American. this is Australia
What a gay comment. So sorry that America owns "Hey" so I suppose I should have said G'Day mates or something like that...hmm?
by hetfield_86
Wed Dec 14, 2005 8:26 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Hey Everyone
Replies: 7
Views: 398

yep 4.2 petrol carby.
by hetfield_86
Wed Dec 14, 2005 8:03 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Hey Everyone
Replies: 7
Views: 398

Hey Everyone

Hey just wondering if anyone can help me. My Mav when i first start it up is a bit sluggish and often will stall when im starting out and will jump quite a lot when I change to 3rd. I don't really know how to describe it but its starting to shit me, its fine once its been going for a little while ...
by hetfield_86
Wed Dec 07, 2005 11:32 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Got my Mav
Replies: 5
Views: 385

yep its a petrol. Not to sure yet, just gonna take it easy. Still gotta repair my navara and sell it. I want to eventually put at least 33's on it. Its already got dual battery, snorkel and 2 inch lift. I recon I'll add another 2inchs, install a batter stereo. I couldn't believe how good a condition ...
by hetfield_86
Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:58 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: ___* Photo Album*___
Replies: 229
Views: 63878

Image

Just got it on the weekend. Can't wait to make some mods on it.
by hetfield_86
Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:55 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Got my Mav
Replies: 5
Views: 385

Got my Mav

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/hetfield_86/picture_005_3.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/hetfield_86/picture_002_2.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/hetfield_86/picture_001_1.jpg Finally got my "new" Mav and I'm so excited by it, its such a change from driving my 89 ...
by hetfield_86
Thu Dec 01, 2005 9:59 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Better Fuel Economy
Replies: 28
Views: 1308

Just a quick question. If I can get a decent full time LPG gas system for $800 with Gas Research LPG system. Includes: S440 Gas Carby (mixer). comes with 3 x assorted tunning jets. Gas Converter B2. Lock off valve. Assorted water hoses and tee pieces to plumb into heater hoses. 2 x 85 litre gas ...
by hetfield_86
Thu Dec 01, 2005 8:46 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Lifting a GQ
Replies: 6
Views: 423

thanks for that. What I was considering is getting a second set of rims for the wheels and just use them as "weekend" wheels. I was looking at putting on about 33", how much lift do you recon I would need. Obviously this will all take part over the course of the year. I am not totally poor though ...
by hetfield_86
Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:12 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Lifting a GQ
Replies: 6
Views: 423

Lifting a GQ

Just about the purchase a SWB GQ I am upgrading from a Nissan Navara. I just wanted to know what people preference for a decent lift is. I don't want to go to big just yet. I'm looking at around 3-4 inches. Just wanting to know the best/cheapest one. I don't want to be spending money on the best, if ...
by hetfield_86
Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:06 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Better Fuel Economy
Replies: 28
Views: 1308

Better Fuel Economy

Hey all. Just in the market to buy a 1989 GQ SWB, but I'm a little worried about the fuel consumption. I'm 19 and I'm definately not made of money. Just wondering if people have some suggestions on what I can do to make the fuel consumption better. I was considering putting in a dual fuel system ...
by hetfield_86
Wed Nov 30, 2005 5:25 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Mav LPG/petrol questions
Replies: 2
Views: 176

Mav LPG/petrol questions

Hey Everyone I am currently looking for a SWB GQ or a Mav. I've found a couple which I like and are in my price range. I'm just wondering what the price of a LPG conversion be. Its a 4.2 litre. Just wondering whether it ends up cheaper in fuel or not.
Can't wait until I get my car :)
by hetfield_86
Thu Oct 13, 2005 11:52 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: New Patrol Owner
Replies: 4
Views: 220

Me again

Just thought I would include the picture of the rust that the car has. Picking it up on sunday
by hetfield_86
Thu Oct 13, 2005 11:47 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: New Patrol Owner
Replies: 4
Views: 220

New Patrol Owner

Hey all I am very excited as I will be picking up my Patrol on the weekend. I bought it off ebay for $600. Its a 1984 LWB with petrol/gas conversion. There is a couple of things wrong with it as you would expect for a car that cost $600 but even if it is not worth doing up, ill be able to strip it ...