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G day hotcol, yea rumcajs is the main man here lol.. But others drip in time to time.. Anyway, in regards to the water look into the front window for lack of sealant, or if you have some rust in the gutter (very common) it's possibly running down inside from there

G day skid. First up, why are you wanting to upgrade? If you say fuel efficiency sell the patrol and buy a prius.. Sure your carby 4.2 drinks the fuel, but outline $10,000 buys a lot of petrol... (just going on your $15g budget assuming you get $5g for the gq) Now if you want comfort..... Well.... The gq and gu run the same chassis and suspension, the gu have a 50mm wider track, but that's it.. The gu weighs nearly 400kg heavier than the gq's so many think this is the reason for the smoother ride. If your going for power.. Well again a few options.. And efi setup or even efi turbo setup will land you nice to extreme figure for your $10g, but you'll have a much more reliable vehicle than any bloody 3ltr... Or again, for $10g you can get a turn key td42 conversion done.. I'd really think about buying a gu, your budget doesn't get you into a safe zone vehicle.. Ultimately it's your choice, and you seem to do your homework. Good luck with which ever way you go

They look tops

Wicked neat mate. Well done

;-) nice one mate So plans??? Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

Yea I've recently done mine and it took smack on 5L.. That was slightly up hill to.. Well 8 is a shoit load more.. What was the level like? Did you crack the front plug? The level should sit just under the front plug, hopefully previous owner hasn't filled filled the diff lol.. What sorta issues are you having?? Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

A couple from our recent 12 day treck This one was just north of echuca, on the Edwards river, just inside the nsw boarder at Easter time This one was taken at Bright mid week between echuca and dargo, it's from the Apex look out, 4wd access only and was a good gentle drive. And finally the vic high country for Anzac weekend. This is Blue Rag, but it was a wonderful weekend.. Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

So what now??? Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

Hi robbo. The company is still up and running, but only threw eBay.. So if you search there you will find em.. Very simple to install.. 2 person job though. A bit fiddly around the corners but patients and a small flat screw driver and all will go good.. Any questions just sing out mate Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

Welcome mate. Yea decent guarding is a must imo if your looking at decent off roading. How the stock attaches to the sill is asking for problems. Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

Awesome stuff, congrats Sid and family. Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

Hi mate. Imo I'd rebuild and turbo. That way you k ow you have a fresh engine and a new turbo. With the gu you don't know it's history.. Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

Welcome Dave. Glad to see you have bought the gu with open eyes. Once NADS are done I think they are a very capable car. Anyway heaps of info here so jump in and enjoy. Cheers. Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

Have read that an engine crane is handy slung threw the door and around transmission threw the gear lever hole. This allows you to remove cross member and Access the 2 top bolts. But be cautious as I've been told its a few hundred kilo. So have a mate handy and double up ya safety.. Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

Bit late. I hope everyone had a safe and exciting break. Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

Welcome Brett. Enjoy the New patrol. Cheers Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

So how's Its going?? Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

Check your oil levels first. You may have a leaking master cylinder. If oil levels are good you may need to adjust the slave cylinder throw to take up the slop of wear in the clutch Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

If the eengine is tuned to gas it'll ping on petrol. If tuned to petrol it'll ping on gas. It's to do with the advancing of timing between to 2. So you need a tune and get it tuned to middle of both fuels. Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

Well mine is on the road again. Got the alignment and balance done today. Reached 140 on the way to work with no shakes or wobbles. So extremely happy my work was worth it.. Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

Welcome PBK. Yea it is a nice quiet forum but there is some very knowledgeable members here. Nice looking rig, have you fitted NADS yet? Jump in and enjoy. Cheers Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

A Christmas special. Until Christmas Eve the super tough spare wheel bags are $100 delivered Australia wide.. The perfect solution to all your dirty gear. The Redback Spare Wheel Bags hang over the spare wheel of your vehicle with an open velcro fix cover. Great for all your dirty gear, rubbish, wet clothes or muddy recovery gear. Easily hose out any debris inside due to the stainless steel drainage hole on the bottom. No more dirty rubbish bags or muddy clothes and equipment inside your vehicle ever again! - Commercial grade 650 GSM heavy duty vinyl - Heavy duty velcro - 3 x loops on rear to attach on wheel bracket (Occy Strap not provided) - 5mm thick 3D rubber logo - Stainless steel drain eyelet - Fits up to and including a 35" tyre (Tested on a brand new 35" Simex Centipede) - Built tough for our harsh Australian conditions In stock and ready for postage.. Grab them while there hot.. Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

Was looking to those panels, but dam there expensive. Why not get an Anderson and graft into it?? Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

Well lights are done. Fiinnnaaallllyyyy... Lol I nearly also took a grinder to the 1/4 panels, but upon a second look the rust ain to bad. So I'm going to repair it, seal it all up and spray lanolin oil around to prevent any more rust.. Ill be going flexi flares and home made mud flaps. That way I'll minimize the dirt and crap build up in the wheel arches.. Next up and some new wings for the rear bumper.. Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories

Received first stage of the sound deadening Completed both chassis to body sections And a quick pic of what it will look like Kallen Westbrook Owner of Westy's Accessories