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Q re Ford Mav

Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 4:16 am
by RockhamptonZOOK
So maverick is gq gq is maverick. Does this mean they have identical running gear and mechanicals.. What about trim levels and are they the same?

Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 8:09 am
by JemmyBubbles
I believe Mavs had either XL or XLT...

They're the equivalent of nissan's St and Ti respectively. So I have been led to believe.

To the best of my knowledge there was no DX equivalent in the mav ??

Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 10:34 am
by bundyrum4x4
diff ratios are different.

Some trim levels ar diffferent.

If you do a search you will find that this has been discussed before and you might find more info there

Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 1:19 pm
by XXL Maverick
I've just got a 93 Mav XL. I bought the Gregory's service manual and everything is identical mechanically to the Patrol. The diffs vary according to trim level, however they are still Nissan gear. Could be standard, LSD, or locking on the XLT. (Why they put factory lockers on the models least likely to need them still buggers me... might as well put a winch on a carolla instead of a landcruiser) Your ID plate near the wiper washer bottle will tell you what diffs you have. Assuming it's a stocker of course.

Get yourself a manual from SuperCheap Auto for about $30

Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 1:36 pm
by BigMav
i've got an 89 mav and am not aware of it being an xl or xlt. There is no badges on it to suggest this. It has vinyl floor, fixed rear windows and no third row seats, it hasn't got full instrumentation either but it does have a tacho at least which the pov pack 80's never had. Also did have a 2/3 front seat instead of a bucket. Maybe i have a standard mav i don't really know, or care cause i like vinyl floors. ;) I'd be interested to know more about the difference between the diffs in the mavs and the patrols, there seems to be quite a range of different types around.

Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 1:47 pm
by bundyrum4x4
As most mav's came with 205r16 (28") tires the fitted 3.9 diff ratios.

The patrols all came with 750r16 (32") or 10r15 (31") so came out with 4.1 ratios.

The 3ltr petrol patrols came with 4.3 ratios
The 2.8 diesel patrols came with 4.6 ratios

So in the real world that means if you buy a Maverick you have to budget for changing diff ratios if you intend on fitting larger tires, even 33". If you buy a Patrol you can get away with running 33" tires on 4.1 diffs.

Good luck

Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 2:17 pm
by CRUSHU
bundyrum4x4 wrote:As most mav's came with 205r16 (28") tires the fitted 3.9 diff ratios.

The patrols all came with 750r16 (32") or 10r15 (31") so came out with 4.1 ratios.

The 3ltr petrol patrols came with 4.3 ratios
The 2.8 diesel patrols came with 4.6 ratios

So in the real world that means if you buy a Maverick you have to budget for changing diff ratios if you intend on fitting larger tires, even 33". If you buy a Patrol you can get away with running 33" tires on 4.1 diffs.

Good luck


NOT TRUE....mine and a mates 4.2 petrol lwb st, both have 3.9 ratios, 1 auto, the other manual

Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 2:22 pm
by bogged
bundyrum4x4 wrote:As most mav's came with 205r16 (28") tires the fitted 3.9 diff ratios.

The patrols all came with 750r16 (32") or 10r15 (31") so came out with 4.1 ratios.

The 3ltr petrol patrols came with 4.3 ratios
The 2.8 diesel patrols came with 4.6 ratios

not that straight forward.. also changes from auto to manual in ratios.

Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 2:32 pm
by bundyrum4x4
bogged wrote:
bundyrum4x4 wrote:As most mav's came with 205r16 (28") tires the fitted 3.9 diff ratios.

The patrols all came with 750r16 (32") or 10r15 (31") so came out with 4.1 ratios.

The 3ltr petrol patrols came with 4.3 ratios
The 2.8 diesel patrols came with 4.6 ratios

not that straight forward.. also changes from auto to manual in ratios.


you never stop learning :oops:

So I take it the autos run 3.9?

Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 3:18 pm
by bogged
bundyrum4x4 wrote:So I take it the autos run 3.9?


I think its more of a lottery..
My GQ Ti has 4.1's... mates has 3.9's...

Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 4:02 pm
by PATROLSNIFFER
I got a 92 LWB ST DIESEL 4.2 AUTO.It has 4.1 as stated on the I.D plate.

Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 4:59 pm
by hottiemonster
dad's 92 TI GQ LWB has 3.9s and is auto
my 92 XLT MAv SWB has 3.9s and is manual

i got no idea how it works

Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 5:03 pm
by marin
89 series 1 mav shorty 4.2 petrol manual 4.1's and factory diff lock

who bloody knows, just happy i got 4.1's AND a locker!

Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 5:14 pm
by CRUSHU
bogged wrote:
bundyrum4x4 wrote:So I take it the autos run 3.9?
I think its more of a lottery..


exactly!!

Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 10:18 pm
by Mad-Mav
They are all NISSORD PATRICK!!!!!!!
I got a '92 XLT TD4.2 LWB and if looking at Nissan equivalent = TI at factory level with a few little extras on the ford..... like CAV filtration attached inline fuel and a protector plate on the chasis rails under the gearbox. The console is shorter in the Mav and the jukebox standard sux.

Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2004 12:41 pm
by GUEEY
CRUSHU wrote:
bundyrum4x4 wrote:As most mav's came with 205r16 (28") tires the fitted 3.9 diff ratios.

The patrols all came with 750r16 (32") or 10r15 (31") so came out with 4.1 ratios.

The 3ltr petrol patrols came with 4.3 ratios
The 2.8 diesel patrols came with 4.6 ratios

So in the real world that means if you buy a Maverick you have to budget for changing diff ratios if you intend on fitting larger tires, even 33". If you buy a Patrol you can get away with running 33" tires on 4.1 diffs.

Good luck


NOT TRUE....mine and a mates 4.2 petrol lwb st, both have 3.9 ratios, 1 auto, the other manual
Not True "I Agree
Have had 3 Patrols/ Mavericks over the last 10 years 1st 90 mav XL wagon 2nd 89 mav XL SWB 3rd 90 DX patrol (which Lockee now owns)all petrol 5 speeds and all 4.1 diff gears !!!!!!!!!!

Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2004 1:10 pm
by CRUSHU
GUEEY wrote:
CRUSHU wrote:
bundyrum4x4 wrote:As most mav's came with 205r16 (28") tires the fitted 3.9 diff ratios.

The patrols all came with 750r16 (32") or 10r15 (31") so came out with 4.1 ratios.

The 3ltr petrol patrols came with 4.3 ratios
The 2.8 diesel patrols came with 4.6 ratios

So in the real world that means if you buy a Maverick you have to budget for changing diff ratios if you intend on fitting larger tires, even 33". If you buy a Patrol you can get away with running 33" tires on 4.1 diffs.

Good luck


my mates manual tb42 is 3.9
NOT TRUE....mine and a mates 4.2 petrol lwb st, both have 3.9 ratios, 1 auto, the other manual
Not True "I Agree
Have had 3 Patrols/ Mavericks over the last 10 years 1st 90 mav XL wagon 2nd 89 mav XL SWB 3rd 90 DX patrol (which Lockee now owns)all petrol 5 speeds and all 4.1 diff gears !!!!!!!!!!

Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2004 5:27 pm
by Muzzamav
G'day,
Just for interest, my 88 LWB Mav has a HG 4.1 diff,or so the plate says. :lol:
4.2 standard diesel.
Cheers
Muzza