The Big Rig Posted June 2, 2012 Report Posted June 2, 2012 Admin what type of crimper do you use? Is there anychance of some pics as I need to do the same to my truck.
BusaKaine Posted June 2, 2012 Report Posted June 2, 2012 I solder my Anderson plugs, and use 8AWG wire.
admin Posted June 2, 2012 Report Posted June 2, 2012 I used battery worlds crimper - it's about 2.5 feet long big heavy mother! The Big Rig 1
admin Posted June 4, 2012 Report Posted June 4, 2012 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.
dronus4x4 Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Posted June 4, 2012 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 BigGQWesty 1
Rumcajs Posted June 4, 2012 Report Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) 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, 2012 by Rumcajs
admin Posted June 4, 2012 Report Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) 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, 2012 by admin added direct link
Edu Posted June 4, 2012 Report Posted June 4, 2012 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...
admin Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 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
GPSTI Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 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?
admin Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 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.
geeyoutoo Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 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.
Big gu Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 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
Rumcajs Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 Replaced rusted bull bar indicators/clearence combo lights with LED unit , much better now Cheers
Duramaxed Posted June 6, 2012 Report Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) 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, 2012 by Duramaxed
brettly Posted June 6, 2012 Report Posted June 6, 2012 Fitted some front recovery points. Davepatrol, Can I ask if you bought these or made them yourself? Looks like what I want.
Toppy Posted June 7, 2012 Report Posted June 7, 2012 Just ordered new AVM hubs and swivel rebuild kit with bearings.
Fathom Posted June 7, 2012 Report Posted June 7, 2012 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 BigGQWesty 1
dronus4x4 Posted June 10, 2012 Author Report Posted June 10, 2012 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
dronus4x4 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Posted June 11, 2012 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
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