Tips, Tricks and Techniques

Thinking of buying Nissan Patrol GU series? Well here is a list to ponder before splashing out on another lemon. Source ==> Nissan Patrol GU online parts and accessories Patrol - Problems Summary: Chassis Cracking Dash Pad Blistering Rear Barn Door Cracking Steering Wheel Wobble Radiator Support Panel Cracking Front Swivel Hub Leak Transfer Case Noise Seat belt sticking Dust Entry Log Book Check ...and that's even before we mention the dreaded ZD30 engine with its grenade reputation. Add to that the famous Nissan customer service and consider being warned! Cheers

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If you want to access the horn, audio controls or remove steering wheel the airbag needs to be removed. Important safety tip here is to disconnect battery/s and wait about 5 mins before tackling the job. 1. Remove plastic cover on either under side of the steering wheel covering airbag assembly screw, 2. You'll need tamper proof Torx T30 to undo the screws (one on either side of the steering wheel) 3. The assembly is now free to be removed, however the airbag, horn audio and cruise control cables if fitted need to be disconnected after the assembly withdrawn sufficiently to obtain access. and Installation is reversal of…

Responding to another post, I was reminded of the ever present danger of accummulating pin stripes while in the bush. I've found two things that help significantly in reducing, but not eliminating, pin stripes. The first thing is to ensure that you car has a very good coating of polish/wax, the best that you can afford, and keep it up to scratch (pun intended) by regular re-coats. The stuff that I use is Mothers, which comes in a three part application kit that cleans, prepares and coats the paintwork with a good layer of protection, and then only requires periodic updates with the waxing. Mothers also has a great product called Scratch Remover, which is one of the bes…

draft Use this information at your own risk Towballs are NOT recovery points and can KILL! Don't use them! EVER! Snatch recovery kills mother of three (Aug 2011) Make sure your tyres have the correct pressures, reduce them if you need to. Try using a shovel first. One pound = .45 kilograms. A Patrol can weight more than three (3) tonnes (3,000kg or 6500lb), without a trailer. Snatch recoveries are dangerous. Make sure anyone not directly involved is well clear of the recovery. Snatch straps store kinetic energy and are designed to stretch and release energy under tension, similar to an elastic band. When the tow vehicle drives away energy is …

Maybe there needs to be a tips, tricks and techniques section, such as the Snatch Recovery Technique thread, so that they don't get lost in the run of the mill sections. Cheers Ray