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by MrBeef
Tue Jul 21, 2015 8:06 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Rattly rear calipers GQ
Replies: 6
Views: 1134

Re: Rattly rear calipers GQ

Ok cheers, I'll investigate that one tomorrow
by MrBeef
Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:25 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Rattly rear calipers GQ
Replies: 6
Views: 1134

Re: Rattly rear calipers GQ

Oh yeah true, coz your nuts weren't tight enough?

It's only happened since new ones gone on. And never had the rear discs off. Tightened em up last night with rattle gun (prob too tight) but yeah still rattle
by MrBeef
Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:14 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Rattly rear calipers GQ
Replies: 6
Views: 1134

Re: Rattly rear calipers GQ

Yeah I've replicated the noise when it's parked having someone shake the vehicle then hold caliper firm and it stops

They're brand new calipers
by MrBeef
Tue Jul 21, 2015 5:16 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Rattly rear calipers GQ
Replies: 6
Views: 1134

Rattly rear calipers GQ

Howsit, I bought some aftermarket rear calipers for my GQ Safari, and they work absolutely awesome, whole new braking abilities. However, they rattle around like a bastard on the top slide pins. Most annoying at 50-60km/h. Ive tried packing with ngcl 3 grease (thick stuff). My next train of thought ...
by MrBeef
Sat Jun 20, 2015 9:32 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 20/21st june
Replies: 10
Views: 9552

Re: 20/21st june

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went down pouto
by MrBeef
Tue Jun 16, 2015 10:04 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Northland Kauri Coast Four Wheel Drive Safari 2016
Replies: 3
Views: 1524

Re: Northland Kauri Coast Four Wheel Drive Safari 2016

Aw I see it's fully booked now! Damn
by MrBeef
Mon Jun 01, 2015 8:51 pm
Forum: Trip Reports, Trail Reviews, Reports and Information
Topic: Northland 4wding
Replies: 9
Views: 4500

Re: Northland 4wding

Nice video! definately explains the trenches haha.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43JoyRJnv5c

finally got gopro loaded up with a bit of editing
by MrBeef
Mon Jun 01, 2015 6:52 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: Long weekend 1st of June
Replies: 19
Views: 14579

Re: Long weekend 1st of June

[quote="Mattman"Also made a handbrake chock on a piece of rope. Isuzu handbrakes are terrible.[/quote] haha this reminds of the episode of top gear in africa trying to find the source of the nile river. Clarkson had a log he rolled back onto, which evidently ended up smashing his back wind...
by MrBeef
Mon Jun 01, 2015 6:46 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: northland newbie
Replies: 10
Views: 1937

Re: northland newbie

Welcome to the 4wd scene!

Am in whangarei as well, always keen to get out for a play in 4wd, provided the wagon is healthy haha
by MrBeef
Mon Jun 01, 2015 6:03 pm
Forum: Trip Reports, Trail Reviews, Reports and Information
Topic: Northland 4wding
Replies: 9
Views: 4500

Re: Northland 4wding

Awesome coupley weekends there Harry. Got some good photos there mate. Now to contemplate putting a new clutch in and reconditioning gearbox at same time. Also power steering pump rebuild this week. Some videos of the day at hukeranui https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcPjU2c9v21vfb5juYKkSTwZn2...
by MrBeef
Wed Feb 04, 2015 7:42 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: td42 starter removal
Replies: 2
Views: 1129

td42 starter removal

howsit,

,y starter motor has packed it in, just wondering if anyone had any tips for ease of removal? go in from the top or from the bottom etc?

TIA
by MrBeef
Sun Oct 19, 2014 7:00 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 18th-19th October
Replies: 13
Views: 4183

Re: 18th-19th October

Slid off the track, gets real greasy there with a bit of rain! http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag394/harry_m7/IMG_0167_zps9cf3a6a9.jpg http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag394/harry_m7/IMG_0168_zps0a5871db.jpg Yup that was definately an arse going from blow to suck haha - didnt take much on th...
by MrBeef
Wed Oct 08, 2014 8:41 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Unbalanced brakes gq swb
Replies: 3
Views: 833

Re: Unbalanced brakes gq swb

Oh yea that's good intel there cheers. Maybe I look at replacing the rubber lines.

We have a 89 safari Lwb at work and the brakes on that compared to my 91 swb are like 6 times better. Mechanic informs me that it has a new alternator? So maybe the vacuum is more betterer
by MrBeef
Tue Oct 07, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Unbalanced brakes gq swb
Replies: 3
Views: 833

Unbalanced brakes gq swb

Howsit team, Just tonight whilst washing off vehicle, I could smell hot brake smell and as soon as water got near rear left rim it steamed up! Took wheel off and rotor has the unmistakably blue streak around it. Took caliper off to free up sliders and removed piston to give a light sanding as was sl...
by MrBeef
Mon Oct 06, 2014 7:09 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Turbo ignorant
Replies: 20
Views: 3864

Re: Turbo ignorant

oh nice, so ya havent had to put diffusers inside to make it even flow huh?
by MrBeef
Mon Oct 06, 2014 6:59 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Turbo ignorant
Replies: 20
Views: 3864

Re: Turbo ignorant

yeah, its a mongrel - fought with stainless a lot, even the tiniest amps and it still bends and twists.

So what does the inside of your manifold look like? is there a diffuser in there? have been googling and stuff - see a lot of manifolds with curved back
by MrBeef
Mon Oct 06, 2014 6:35 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Turbo ignorant
Replies: 20
Views: 3864

Re: Turbo ignorant

oh yeah nice, and its just a big empty space in there? i suppose being ali it just welds straight onto the inlet pipes, where stainless would have to bolt ay?
by MrBeef
Mon Oct 06, 2014 6:00 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Turbo ignorant
Replies: 20
Views: 3864

Re: Turbo ignorant

knock one of these up a few more kws http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh88/coxsy_bucket/101_0407.jpg it just so happens I have an old cracked head td42, hard to tell from photos but did you use the old inlet bits that bolt onto head, then fab backwards from there? Would stainless be a wise option...
by MrBeef
Mon Oct 06, 2014 6:13 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 4th & 5th of October
Replies: 12
Views: 3396

Re: 4th & 5th of October

Only made a silly video capturing my turbo whistle/exhaust. Ended up working yesterday. I did build vege box tho bring on the corn!!

http://youtu.be/hmmfCfqEXk0
by MrBeef
Sat Oct 04, 2014 3:47 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Turbo ignorant
Replies: 20
Views: 3864

Re: Turbo ignorant

Yeah roger that. Got a fair bit of work to fit it yet. Especially to fit front radiator, remove cross member and bonnet latch assembly. Fit new pin lock latches. Decide if 2" body lift to fit intercooler under hood, or cut hole in bonnet to fit under. Decisions decisions
by MrBeef
Sat Oct 04, 2014 1:50 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Turbo ignorant
Replies: 20
Views: 3864

Re: Turbo ignorant

Can't remember the info to figure out silver/black top but it's a 91 originally non turbo
by MrBeef
Sat Oct 04, 2014 10:00 am
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Turbo ignorant
Replies: 20
Views: 3864

Re: Turbo ignorant

Ah just some info really. I don't know if that's a big turbo or not? It's definately got some bogey compared to NA td42 that's for sure

I've got water to air frozenboost setup that I'm yet to fit.
by MrBeef
Sat Oct 04, 2014 7:58 am
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Turbo ignorant
Replies: 20
Views: 3864

Turbo ignorant

Hey team, As the title suggests I know nothing about turbos. Although I've been driving around in my nissan safari td42 turbo for a year (bout it all setup) I don't know if this is a big one medium or small? The boost maxs out at 1.0/1.2 bar at that point EGTs are climbing rapidly and it's time to b...
by MrBeef
Thu Oct 02, 2014 2:45 pm
Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
Topic: Ruakaka Beach
Replies: 8
Views: 4296

Re: Ruakaka Beach

Heh heh had a couple hairy moments near the refinery end (jetty insight) some real soft sand haha
by MrBeef
Thu Oct 02, 2014 7:37 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 27th -28th septmeber
Replies: 13
Views: 4114

Re: 27th -28th septmeber

coxsy wrote:I ditched west coasters an fitted navarra mirrors west one stick out tofar dig in bank an hit trees



Oh yea fair enough! My mirror broke on drivers side and the mirror mount on electric motor. Fked if I was paying 250 bucks from a wrecker!!

Haven't done too much bank leaning 4wding yeeet.
by MrBeef
Wed Oct 01, 2014 5:53 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 27th -28th septmeber
Replies: 13
Views: 4114

Re: 27th -28th septmeber

Built and fitted battery box trays for batteries shifted to rear.

Also fitted west coast mirrors and made up plate to go over old hole
by MrBeef
Tue Sep 23, 2014 12:37 pm
Forum: Trip Reports, Trail Reviews, Reports and Information
Topic: Pouto Trip 20/21:09:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1663

Re: Pouto Trip 20/21:09:14

Was a good day out there Harry aye. My wagon the safari with pallet on roof, Thoroughly enjoyed going through all that water and only having slightly damp floor. Whereas the other safari had about 3 inches hahahha. Dunno why everyone always worried about all the "soft sand" it really ain't...
by MrBeef
Mon Jul 14, 2014 5:59 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Dual Batteries Relocation -24v
Replies: 1
Views: 748

Dual Batteries Relocation -24v

Hey team, I want to move my batteries to the rear of my SWB GQ Safari, to free up more space under the bonnet for future enhancements. I was wondering what are the wof rules regarding this, being in the open cab. Obviously I'll have to make up brackets for them to sit on. Has anyone done this kind o...
by MrBeef
Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:23 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Safari GQ, what are these hoses?
Replies: 8
Views: 5867

Re: Safari GQ, what are these hoses?

Oh sweet, so I'll remove that t joint and plumb em straight into the wall there. Getting a bit hard chasing floods when the windscreen is fogging up hahahah
by MrBeef
Wed Jun 11, 2014 7:52 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Safari GQ, what are these hoses?
Replies: 8
Views: 5867

Re: Safari GQ, what are these hoses?

Hey mate, I'm curious which hoses did you block off for rear heater. My heater hoses from thermostats follow tappet cover and go into firewall there, but then it Tees off on the bottom to below brake master cylinder. I blew a hose there under brakes and have since had the heater hoses in a loop so n...

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