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by Colinl
Wed May 23, 2018 11:51 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: ZD30 CRD experiences
Replies: 1
Views: 3328

ZD30 CRD experiences

G'day Though I'd chuck a post here and give the forum another crack. Recently went from a '94 td42t saf to a '10 ZD30 CRD patrol. I got this as an stat write off from aus. Anyways, heres a bit of info for those that may take the same plunge. The '10 patrol is goddam much nicer to drive, quieter &...
by Colinl
Wed Oct 18, 2017 1:27 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: Hopkins Valley Access
Replies: 5
Views: 5394

Re: Hopkins Valley Access

Thanks for the info!
Looking at that i'll book it in for a dry day only.

Going to bolt that ground anchor on the truck looking at those tracks :)
by Colinl
Tue Oct 17, 2017 12:19 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: Hopkins Valley Access
Replies: 5
Views: 5394

Re: Hopkins Valley Access

Picking Hopkins being public access is a blessing and a curse.
Since i'm going in December will the river levels have stabilized?

Whats night temps like in the high country over december?
by Colinl
Sun Oct 15, 2017 9:41 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: Hopkins Valley Access
Replies: 5
Views: 5394

Hopkins Valley Access

G'day guys, Couple of questions and I'm after some info for a upcoming road trip with wife in December Vehicle is a 94 GQ safari, carrying ground anchor, winch, tackle blocks & hi lift oh and epirb. Not looking to for bogs, just prepared for one or major breakage out in the wops. Starting down o...
by Colinl
Fri Jul 14, 2017 8:55 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: recommend places to go south island.
Replies: 13
Views: 5457

Re: recommend places to go south island.

One question guys I'm planning a similar trip with wife & dog December. Got Nevis Road & Molesworth station (Only interested in transit 4WD track) Is Old Man Range road a traverse to piano flat ok with a solo? looks like a pretty long drive & a bit of a bad track record... Vehicle is a 9...
by Colinl
Sun Nov 20, 2016 12:07 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Electrical problem - Not charging - 24 volt Safari
Replies: 4
Views: 2378

Re: Electrical problem - Not charging - 24 volt Safari

Pull out multimeter I had Sam problem. Meter charge wire to battery on volts and ohms. Should be bugger all. Meter alternator body to your 24v negative terminal Meter battery negative terminal to body Meter between batteries on the negative and positive terminal joining batteries. This should highli...
by Colinl
Sat Nov 19, 2016 7:14 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ LWB tourer
Replies: 0
Views: 1352

GQ LWB tourer

So getting a wish list & save goal to setup for my tourer to go see south island & maybey some shiny tracks while im down there. Go some questions Got a LWB hitop Safari, Jobs done so far are Snorkel EGR blank Boost & Fuel 320w LED spot / flood Lots of maintenance & sorting electrica...
by Colinl
Wed Aug 03, 2016 1:00 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 28/29 may
Replies: 3
Views: 4699

Re: 28/29 may

Tubro + manifold out of safari for inspection.... what a pain.
by Colinl
Mon Aug 01, 2016 3:50 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Binoculars
Replies: 5
Views: 3903

Re: Binoculars

I have a set of Bushnell Excursion HD 10 x 42s. Good quality & clear, some distortion around the edges but thats to be expected at that price bracket. Clearest I've had on my eyes were the Steiner military 8x30s
by Colinl
Mon Aug 01, 2016 3:43 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: New battery time?
Replies: 28
Views: 4650

Re: New battery time?

I had similar problems in my 24v safari with low voltage. Things I've done to solve it. New fat charge wire from alt to battery (60a mega fuse inline). New Sense wire direct to battery from alternator New fat earth wire direct to block. Went from 27v to 28.2v. Another thing I've done is change pulle...
by Colinl
Fri Jul 29, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: FS: Nissan Patrol GU / Y61 Ti 1999
Replies: 4
Views: 1394

Re: FS: Nissan Patrol GU / Y61 Ti 1999

bump a lump. shes on the market still $17k
by Colinl
Fri Jul 01, 2016 8:45 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Strong "Sealant" for windscreen
Replies: 11
Views: 2466

Re: Strong "Sealant" for windscreen

give 3m VHB tape a go, stuck so f****ing hard I bent 3mm alu pannels which had to be taken off for rework.
by Colinl
Fri Jul 01, 2016 8:40 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: New battery time?
Replies: 28
Views: 4650

Re: New battery time?

Does it start easier after a drive?
by Colinl
Sun May 08, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Td42 thermostat and accessories
Replies: 6
Views: 2168

Re: Td42 thermostat and accessories

Hows the temp with factory thermostat? Temp gauge is all over the show, needle holds midway then climbs readily when going up hills, have had needle touching H and over it at one point when I let of throttle and the hot coolant came through the temp sender before thermostat did something and temps c...
by Colinl
Mon Apr 11, 2016 2:44 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: FS: Nissan Patrol GU / Y61 Ti 1999
Replies: 4
Views: 1394

FS: Nissan Patrol GU / Y61 Ti 1999

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1066030544&ed=true Only those with sufficient bank roll to run this thing please apply. Averages 16-18L / 100km on highway to 24L/100km urban 50k start stop stuff. Reluctant sale of my daily driver Good all rounder tidy cruising wagon Mechanically...
by Colinl
Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:24 am
Forum: Trip Reports, Trail Reviews, Reports and Information
Topic: Ocean Beach: where to stop
Replies: 2
Views: 2891

Re: Ocean Beach: where to stop

keep going along beach, you'll hit a really big steel gate where you turn around and come back
by Colinl
Thu Jan 28, 2016 3:30 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: fuckheads at redrocks
Replies: 37
Views: 17173

Re: fuckheads at redrocks

No, nothing against the batch owners they are probably the people doing the good deep & also keeping the track in an acceptable state for everyone's access which I do notice esp around karori stream where the tyre wall is. Just looked stupid with 4 vehicles + 8-10 pers watching man, wife & k...
by Colinl
Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:53 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: fuckheads at redrocks
Replies: 37
Views: 17173

Re: fuckheads at redrocks

Pulled out another one on long beach sat who got "tired" of waiting in the cue for a slow vehicle, saw another one drive down along the water side..... anyways the bach owners didn't help him so i had a shitty job of winching him 40m back up to the track.
by Colinl
Mon Jan 04, 2016 4:31 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: TD42 Flex plat & torque converter
Replies: 8
Views: 2855

Re: TD42 Flex plat & torque converter

dvk-kp wrote:Just out of interest, what's happening with the TB45? Cheers


been told you get good coin for them in dubai ;)
by Colinl
Wed Dec 30, 2015 11:42 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: TD42 Flex plat & torque converter
Replies: 8
Views: 2855

Re: TD42 Flex plat & torque converter

cheers tafftunk! havent heard back from the contact yet (xmas break) will hold out till new years.
by Colinl
Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:56 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: TD42 Flex plat & torque converter
Replies: 8
Views: 2855

Re: TD42 Flex plat & torque converter

Cheers!
by Colinl
Fri Dec 25, 2015 10:27 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: TD42 Flex plat & torque converter
Replies: 8
Views: 2855

TD42 Flex plat & torque converter

Starting Xmas shopping late & building up parts to convert my TB45 Auto GU to a TD42+T (in auto) Anyone know of any wreckers that would part out the flex plate & Torque converter? or will a TB45 flex plate & torque converter work on the diesel? EDIT: Done some more reading, the parts im ...
by Colinl
Wed Oct 21, 2015 11:47 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: CX7 Redrocks
Replies: 3
Views: 1302

Re: CX7 Redrocks

Track up to devils in easy, note where your air intake is and take note for when you cross h20.
Easy to get over devils.
by Colinl
Mon Oct 12, 2015 12:10 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: combination drill tap
Replies: 2
Views: 889

Re: combination drill tap

Good for soft or thin sheet imo.
Wouldn't trust it tapping anything over 3mm.
Always think what if I snap the bastard in there.
by Colinl
Thu Sep 17, 2015 8:10 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Reduced Rego Costs From July 1st!
Replies: 13
Views: 2482

Re: Reduced Rego Costs From July 1st!

Regos down but RUCs up to $70 per 1000km the house always win
by Colinl
Fri Sep 11, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Wellington Newbie with PAJERO SWB
Replies: 14
Views: 3439

Re: Wellington Newbie with PAJERO SWB

davman wrote:i have now put 33 x 10.5 x 15 all terrains. and even at full Tyre pressure i can get all the way round to cave bay no problem at all. so far loving it!


Good work.
Tides marks & beach changes with every major weather event! keep your wits about ya!
by Colinl
Wed Sep 09, 2015 11:54 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Clints Cruiser Project
Replies: 288
Views: 136870

Re: Clints Cruiser Project

Got out for a bit more testing over new years with some mates. The low gears were very very nice on the steep as farm tracks :D http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/clhandcock/Burnpanor_zpsa8340dcd.jpg All going good apart from a bit of movement in the engine + gearbox mounts at times - the low g...

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