June 2, 201213 yr comment_4281 Admin what type of crimper do you use? Is there anychance of some pics as I need to do the same to my truck. Report
June 2, 201213 yr comment_4303 I used battery worlds crimper - it's about 2.5 feet long big heavy mother! Report
June 4, 201213 yr comment_4393 Reattached my rear number plate with 304 stainless M5x16mm bolts, spring washers and Nylon Nuts. Replaced my second battery and used an ABR thermal cover... Who knows if it will help, but it looks good. Report
June 4, 201213 yr Author comment_4396 Reattached my rear number plate with 304 stainless M5x16mm bolts, spring washers and Nylon Nuts. Replaced my second battery and used an ABR thermal cover... Who knows if it will help, but it looks good. That's a lot of bolts.... Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Report
June 4, 201213 yr comment_4399 Speaking of batteries, had to charge the primary one today, still the original since new it does look like I might have to look for a new one. The thermal ABR cover mentioned, how much and where from as my secondary battery is a second one to fail so far, perhaps sitting on the hot side is not helping. Cheers Edited June 4, 201213 yr by Rumcajs Report
June 4, 201213 yr comment_4402 I think there like 15 bucks from http://www.sidewinder.com.au/page201a.html - may or may not help, thou if it makes 5deg C difference I suppose that's somthing Edited June 5, 201213 yr by admin added direct link Report
June 4, 201213 yr comment_4410 Done some diagnose tests in my Patrol. My local Nissan dealer likes to charge too much for this type of job, so I made the decision to buy a genuine Consult 3 VI interface and do all tests myself. It will pay itself in a few work hours... Report
June 5, 201213 yr comment_4429 Car is in at the mechanics right now - Diagnosed the following: Steering Dampner - Relacing with OME dampnerDrag Link - Replacing as current drag link is bent.Tie Rod ends - ReplacingFront Left wheel bearing - Loose, may need nip up or replacing Then on its second visit in a week or two's time it will be getting... Caster bushesSway bar extn bracket kit + Bushes Report
June 5, 201213 yr comment_4433 Seems crazy to wait a couple of weeks to do the caster bushes - this requires a lot of double handling, which is OK for a DIY, but why pay labour twice? Report
June 5, 201213 yr comment_4438 Seems crazy to wait a couple of weeks to do the caster bushes - this requires a lot of double handling, which is OK for a DIY, but why pay labour twice? I had the car booked in to fix the drag link and then for them to do a complete inspection - Which is where they found the other issues. They dont have the time nor parts to fix the caster today - But I need the rest done as I have a long trip planned very soon, so need the car back. Once i return from the trip I will book it in again for the rest.. PITA, but meh - its the best I can do. Report
June 5, 201213 yr comment_4446 Tweaked VNT back just a tad, did a drive to Pomona and it feels a little snappier and still no limp, very close to my target now I think. Report
June 5, 201213 yr comment_4459 Fitted my remote winch controls and looked at my Cav fitter fitting location fitted my UNO filter droppie and pre filter head also got a fitting to hook in the boost gauge after the ic when I fit my boost control Report
June 5, 201213 yr comment_4469 Replaced rusted bull bar indicators/clearence combo lights with LED unit , much better now Cheers Report
June 6, 201213 yr comment_4522 Ran a new earth to the EGT. Cleaned earth batt terminal adjusted draglink to align steering wheel pulled the left headlight out and dried the water out in it chucked the boggers on and discovered front driver side wheel bearing about to collapse. Run around and get a new set and installed. Grease uni's and tailshafts in the morning and pack the truck and head for the hills for 5 days. The end. Edited June 6, 201213 yr by Duramaxed Report
June 6, 201213 yr comment_4528 Fitted some front recovery points. Davepatrol, Can I ask if you bought these or made them yourself? Looks like what I want. Report
June 7, 201213 yr comment_4543 Just ordered new AVM hubs and swivel rebuild kit with bearings. Report
June 7, 201213 yr comment_4564 I... ( by me, I mean my mechanic, cause I have no mechanical aptitude.. ) Put in an Exedy Sports tuff SMF clutch conversion Replaced fan belt pulley tensioner (for the third time - bit dirty about that) Replaced upper front rubber spring mounts Replaced rear main seal Got a service Now anyone wanna buy my first born so I can pay for it?? :D Report
June 10, 201213 yr Author comment_4665 Fitted some new HID spotlights. Still have to line up one of them properly (the mount is offset and I kinda got it a bit wrong, so I'll swing it around tomorrow to get it into adjustment) Bloody hell, on the way back home tonight through the hills they lit it up like daylight. Very impressed with the light these units put out. Would love to see what some of the bigger ones can do! I'm hooked! Got a spare set of normal 100w spotties (the rectangular ones that came with the patrol) if anyone is interested... Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Report
June 11, 201213 yr Author comment_4677 Gave the car a bit of a wash and vacuum. Put the awning out so it can dry in the shade. Replaced pro vent drain bottle. This is how much oil I have collected... Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Report
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