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WHO OWNS A GQ/MAV TB42 AUTO?
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:48 am
by MEX
I do and I'm not happy with how it runs.
I'm not sure if I expect to much from my vehicle (89' SWB MAV) or not so before I spend more money I am looking to go for a ride as a passenger in a same spec vehicle to observe how it runs, how the auto changes.
I'm on the south side of Brisbane (Forestlake) and am looking for anyone who can help me out who's within a couple hours drive.
I can be contacted by PM or at
ian.fuller@volvo.com during the working week.
Cheers Mex
Re: WHO OWNS A GQ/MAV TB42 AUTO?
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:50 am
by bogged
MEX wrote:I do and I'm not happy with how it runs.
more info.. what you unhappy with?
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 3:44 pm
by Jimbo
I am looking to go for a ride as a passenger in a same spec vehicle to observe how it runs, how the auto changes.
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:38 pm
by mud_runner_GQ
iv got a tb42 auto swb, and if you are worryed about a crappy slow shit, mine does the same. its just how they are
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 7:08 pm
by badger
its how all patrol autos are till the gu 4800
i hate them too, you can get the kitted up wich fixes the gear shift but the still lag alot on take off
some join in bris advertises on ebay that does it
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 11:14 am
by Ezookiel
I have the LWB, 89, Ti Model, Hi-Roof GQ Patrol.
4.2 turbo diesel, and apart from staying in "power" mode way too long after it's decided it needs to change to that mode, it's fine with shifting.
Takes off like a scalded cat too if you want it too (but pay at the bowser)
However, I can't very well offer you a ride in it unless your in Canberra any time soon.
It does however overheat something chronic on long hill climbs. Despite having upgraded to a 4-Core Aussie Desert Cooler Radiator.
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:21 am
by MEX
bump.
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:43 pm
by turps
Watched Birdy competing on the weekend with a turbo petrol, that has a auto now. That thing flew and had no problems bagging up all four wheels. He has spent abit on the auto to make it take 200+Kw's though.
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:38 pm
by RN
turps wrote:Watched Birdy competing on the weekend with a turbo petrol, that has a auto now. That thing flew and had no problems bagging up all four wheels. He has spent abit on the auto to make it take 200+Kw's though.
Is that Adam Bird. Friend of his uncle John.
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:07 am
by mortaygo
badger wrote:its how all patrol autos are till the gu 4800
i hate them too, you can get the kitted up wich fixes the gear shift but the still lag alot on take off
some join in bris advertises on ebay that does it
Is there any more information you can provide on this fix you heard of?
atuo
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 8:50 pm
by bucketofbolts
i've got a 90 model auto, and its goes real good, i know what you all mean, the gearing is shithouse, especailly when towing, got used to it now and wouldn't go back, especially offroad
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 9:22 pm
by MKPatrolGuy
RoadNazi wrote:turps wrote:Watched Birdy competing on the weekend with a turbo petrol, that has a auto now. That thing flew and had no problems bagging up all four wheels. He has spent abit on the auto to make it take 200+Kw's though.
Is that Adam Bird. Friend of his uncle John.
Yep, Adam.
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:50 pm
by Hulksta
Mines a slug to but i just expect that from truck running gear and all that weight.
has to be a fix
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 7:01 am
by mortaygo
I am sure that the change signal is controlled by a switch, the must be a way to manipulate that switch (or make it manually controlled) or replace it with something that allows for different change times......
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 7:12 pm
by Vulcanised
you could make it hold gears a little longer by adjusting your throttle position sensor. If it's too far back, it changes throught he gears too fast and you need to put your foot flat to make it change back gears.
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 7:45 pm
by badger
i have no real info on it sorry.
the guy i spoke to about it couldnt even show me a car to testdrive.
and wasnt realy very clear about how much it imporved the shift etc
ive had kitted autos in cars b4 and they are great if done right
but one auto mechanic given same box as another will make a far superior box out of it.......... same as motors id guess
so i vote someone go do it n let us kno
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 10:32 pm
by Juzza
RoadNazi wrote:turps wrote:Watched Birdy competing on the weekend with a turbo petrol, that has a auto now. That thing flew and had no problems bagging up all four wheels. He has spent abit on the auto to make it take 200+Kw's though.
Is that Adam Bird. Friend of his uncle John.
Is he the uncle that pranged the chopper at the Oz Safari?
