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by gary_in_nz
Wed Oct 24, 2018 5:28 pm
Forum: Trip Reports, Trail Reviews, Reports and Information
Topic: Minginui / Whirinaki Forest Area
Replies: 2
Views: 4041

Re: Minginui / Whirinaki Forest Area

Anyone been in over the last year?

Was the last time my 4wd was off road!
by gary_in_nz
Wed Oct 24, 2018 5:15 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Brake problems nissan safari
Replies: 17
Views: 6319

Re: Brake problems nissan safari

Ok cheers for the replies, will check out the slides on the calipers, if no luck will look further into it, might give the brake guys a call.
by gary_in_nz
Sun Oct 21, 2018 3:59 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Brake problems nissan safari
Replies: 17
Views: 6319

Re: Brake problems nissan safari

My old safari is doing similar things. The master has been rekitted a year ago, with all fluid changed same time. The only other change i can think of is a couple years ago i put some slotted discs on the front off trademe because the old ones failed a wof. Ever since them i have been trying to conv...
by gary_in_nz
Thu Oct 26, 2017 7:18 pm
Forum: Trip Reports, Trail Reviews, Reports and Information
Topic: Minginui / Whirinaki Forest Area
Replies: 2
Views: 4041

Minginui / Whirinaki Forest Area

Couldnt see a dedicated thread to this area> Went in over the long Labour weekend and found a lot the tracks are in a bad shape (would have to put down to the storm that washed out Edgecumbe over winter). Large washed out ruts up to 3 metres deep in places, tomo's opened up, various tracks under cut...
by gary_in_nz
Sat Jul 29, 2017 1:58 am
Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
Topic: Maungatapu Track closed ????
Replies: 18
Views: 10682

Re: Maungatapu Track closed ????

Awesome cheers, will look into it!
by gary_in_nz
Fri Jul 28, 2017 10:57 pm
Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
Topic: Maungatapu Track closed ????
Replies: 18
Views: 10682

Re: Maungatapu Track closed ????

is this track still open? who do I contact in the NCC to arrange access? I was going to be in this area in late December was looking for something to do for a day. How are the track conditions? I would have an 80 series on 33 muddies, nothing hard out.
by gary_in_nz
Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:40 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: recommend places to go south island.
Replies: 13
Views: 5457

Re: recommend places to go south island.

did you make through on these tracks? conditions ok? was thinking of doing similar thing early 2018
by gary_in_nz
Sat May 20, 2017 2:56 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: OIL CATCH CAN for 80 VX 1HDT
Replies: 40
Views: 19970

Re: OIL CATCH CAN for 80 VX 1HDT

Did the Moroso Catch Can work out ok for the 1HDT?
by gary_in_nz
Sat May 06, 2017 7:54 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Show us your Nissan
Replies: 587
Views: 152134

Re: Show us your Nissan

braydenmackay wrote:heres my tidy gq
xrox bar
2inch efs lift
32x11.5x15 muddies
15x8 -22 roh steelies
runva winch


Handsome one at that
by gary_in_nz
Mon Apr 03, 2017 3:22 pm
Forum: Stolen / Lost and Found
Topic: Stolen & FOUND!! Corolla KE70 Hawkes Bay (happy ending!)
Replies: 2
Views: 3273

Re: Stolen Corolla KE70 Hawkes Bay

tintin wrote:I here this has been recovered?


YES!! Have heard today it is back in safe hands. Seems the culprit drove to Onekawa industrial area, did some more theiving, then stole some lunch from a tuck shop then back to Hastings. Car was Found in Hastings Yesterday afternoon.
by gary_in_nz
Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:34 pm
Forum: Stolen / Lost and Found
Topic: Stolen & FOUND!! Corolla KE70 Hawkes Bay (happy ending!)
Replies: 2
Views: 3273

Stolen & FOUND!! Corolla KE70 Hawkes Bay (happy ending!)

If you guys are out and about can you keep an eye out for this Corolla KE70 Rego KGW725 was pinched outside boys high today, workmates lads car, PM me with any details, Cheers!!

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by gary_in_nz
Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:48 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 2017 Hilux, What does the power button do?
Replies: 5
Views: 3869

Re: 2017 Hilux, What does the power button do?

Had a quick play at work this evening, held foot at 1500rpm in second, pressed power, truck accelerates to 4000rpm without any depressing of the accelerator. Seems its set up for aggressive driving with better throttle response being a fly by wire. Actually quite impressed with the spec level of the...
by gary_in_nz
Fri Mar 10, 2017 1:34 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 2017 Hilux, What does the power button do?
Replies: 5
Views: 3869

Re: 2017 Hilux, What does the power button do?

Ha ha good luck . All it does is change the shift points in the auto . If your driving it like s lunatic round some corners it will make it rev out more before shifting and kick down earlier these are manual wagons 2wdI, I know what you are saying, i got an 80 series auto with the same thing but th...
by gary_in_nz
Thu Mar 09, 2017 11:46 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 2017 Hilux, What does the power button do?
Replies: 5
Views: 3869

2017 Hilux, What does the power button do?

Work must making some money as they have scored a couple new hilux's. Was wondering what the power button next to the gear stick does? Is that a bit of over boost function or something?
by gary_in_nz
Sun Feb 26, 2017 8:18 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 80 Series interior water leak... Go on Tu's, Laugh...
Replies: 38
Views: 15410

Re: 80 Series interior water leak... Go on Tu's, Laugh...

My 80 did leak from D pillar also, both sides, would fill the rear quarters and boot carpet would get wet. Pulled the external trim off the cabin vents and re-sealed around the vents where they sit against the chassis. You could see pretty easily the double sided seal tape was no longer sealing and...
by gary_in_nz
Sat Feb 18, 2017 9:06 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 80 Series interior water leak... Go on Tu's, Laugh...
Replies: 38
Views: 15410

Re: 80 Series interior water leak... Go on Tu's, Laugh...

Has it got the slide rear windows? When they get old and not cleaned where the window slides they start rusting and swelling inside window frame Patrols do it too :wink: My last 80 had a leaky rear slide window and would leak down into bottom of rear quater Its got the solid windows. The water is a...
by gary_in_nz
Fri Feb 17, 2017 9:41 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 80 Series interior water leak... Go on Tu's, Laugh...
Replies: 38
Views: 15410

Re: 80 Series interior water leak... Go on Tu's, Laugh...

Yeah me either and getting annoyed as was planing on doing a bit of work to the old girl but if this persists might be getting a trade in on a Patrol! I have resealed the window trim chrome strips, the spare wheel hinge bolts, the side trim on the truck that have dowels that go through the body pane...
by gary_in_nz
Thu Feb 16, 2017 5:01 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 80 Series interior water leak... Go on Tu's, Laugh...
Replies: 38
Views: 15410

Re: 80 Series interior water leak... Go on Tu's, Laugh...

Digging up an old thread, I have a water leak that appears to becoming down the D pillar and pooling in the bottom of it and then spilling into the rear wheel arch area. Any issues found to do with the D pillar? I have pulled everything that can be and resealed, now wondering if water is spraying up...
by gary_in_nz
Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:32 pm
Forum: Trip Reports, Trail Reviews, Reports and Information
Topic: 42nd traverse
Replies: 14
Views: 6279

Re: 42nd traverse

Went through on the mountainbike at the end of Nov just before it opened to vehicles: track was in decent condition, a few slippery bits but driveable by any proper 4wd on mud tyres I'd guess. The scrub is narrowing it up a bit in a lot of places though. Cheers Clint cool as thanks for that, more s...
by gary_in_nz
Mon Jan 09, 2017 4:17 am
Forum: Trip Reports, Trail Reviews, Reports and Information
Topic: 42nd traverse
Replies: 14
Views: 6279

Re: 42nd traverse

Morning, any status as to the track condition this season on the T42? cheers?
by gary_in_nz
Tue Sep 13, 2016 11:13 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Chinese 'ARB Knock-Off' Air Compressor - Quality
Replies: 20
Views: 11005

Re: Chinese 'ARB Knock-Off' Air Compressor - Quality

Evening. I run a Chinese one in the rear of my Safari. I deal to my poor truck, runs 35 mickey t Baja claw's, quite a heavy tyre, never had any issues with it. The compressor supplied has a pressure switch that knocks off around 90psi. Before I installed it I did mic up all the components to check t...
by gary_in_nz
Sat Sep 03, 2016 8:13 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: comforser tyres
Replies: 6
Views: 17574

Re: comforser tyres

how are you finding these tyres over a year on?
by gary_in_nz
Sun Jul 31, 2016 4:27 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Show us your Nissan
Replies: 587
Views: 152134

Re: Show us your Nissan

slidenyo wrote:orange evolved


Is that a knarly intercooler? Still a td42 in there?
by gary_in_nz
Wed May 04, 2016 12:04 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 80 Series Buyers guide
Replies: 21
Views: 3741

Re: 80 Series Buyers guide

Hi there, picked up an 80 and seems to be going well. 12 valve motor, auto. I have to do a couple rust repairs to the front of the front inner guards. Do these come out or are they part of the body? The repairs can be done in place but would be nice if it was on a bench. Apart from that, have to dea...
by gary_in_nz
Thu Feb 25, 2016 11:52 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 80 Series Buyers guide
Replies: 21
Views: 3741

Re: 80 Series Buyers guide

Thanks for the reply, It will be a daily really so will have a think about that setup, cheers!!
by gary_in_nz
Wed Feb 24, 2016 4:44 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 80 Series Buyers guide
Replies: 21
Views: 3741

Re: 80 Series Buyers guide

Ok cheers for the window tip. Who does the best lift kits for these beasts? Was planning. To fit up to 35's so 4inch lift should do the trick? With a 4 inch lift do you need extended arms and things?
by gary_in_nz
Sun Feb 21, 2016 6:20 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 80 Series Buyers guide
Replies: 21
Views: 3741

Re: 80 Series Buyers guide

Bought one, right about the windows, ones dead and one is very slow. Found it was fairly rusty on the front inner guards right down the front where the panel bolts to the bottom radiator support by the look of things. Are they known for this? At a guess they look like they have some sound dampening ...
by gary_in_nz
Fri Feb 19, 2016 6:32 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 80 Series Buyers guide
Replies: 21
Views: 3741

Re: 80 Series Buyers guide

Ok cheers fellas for the input, will see how things go over the weekend if the price is right!
by gary_in_nz
Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:05 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 80 Series Buyers guide
Replies: 21
Views: 3741

Re: 80 Series Buyers guide

ok cheers for the heads up with the windows. I got an auto 1993 one lined up for a test drive in the weekend, planing on going for spin up a steep hill, any thing i should be looking out for if it might have a dodgy trans or anything? Out of insterest, what sort of lift do the 80 series need to fit ...
by gary_in_nz
Thu Feb 18, 2016 8:13 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 80 Series Buyers guide
Replies: 21
Views: 3741

Re: 80 Series Buyers guide

Rogger some trucks just get electrical gremlins. I have been looking into a few mods mostly reliablity ones, intercoolers, exhaust etc. I already have a swb safari club truck with the cool bits so with any luck the new 80 will be following in its footsteps.

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