@MihiT - thanks for the input. Turned out that the aux battery needed replacing as a cell had failed or something.

Just in case someone stumbles across this thread with a similar issue. I'm getting some good info from the following:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/s ... ry-Battery

I have a secondary battery that lost it's charge. While investigating I noticed that the Redarc battery isolator was behaving unexpectedly. The isolator would briefly light up, then immediately turn off. The negative lead from the secondary battery, which leads directly from the negative terminal to ...

Failed my WOF due to center rear seat belt needing replacing... anyone know how I get it out of the upholstery without destroying the seat? Bolt head seems to be in an inaccessible spot within the upholstery. Alternatively... any after market seat belt options I could fit that would be easy to ...

Had a quick look for you and I'd wager a chocolate fush these will fit mount wise, and they look like they might even be tall enough too ;) http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/roof-racks-bull-bars/auction-992526737.htm You could put the basket thingo on top (personally I'd want 3 ...

Cheers for the feedback guys - much appreciated. If I knew I could get the trade me or MCC option to fit the high roof without issue I think I'd go straight for one of those. Might just have to take a punt as will work out nearly $1k cheaper!

Cheers Taz. Unfortunately I haven't found anyone stocking them in Chch yet. I get the impression they're all shipped down from Auckland to order. But good to know that it shouldn't be too hard to adapt one. Might just buy one then try and get the adaption done once committed - should provide the ...

Reply from Rhino-Rack... The Pioneer series, be it Platform, Tradie or Tray as you are contemplating, have the location slots to enable fitment of eyes, ratchets, tyre straps or what ever you want. It's designed to be usable for all people's needs with the addition of chosen accessories. The side ...

Back on a search again. Apparently they don't have brackets after all ready to go.

I wonder if I can Rhino-Rack 280mm legs and adapt the fitting to the non-Rhino-Rack trays available. The 280mm seem to be the right height for my truck.

I've flicked off a support request to Rhino-Racks themselves asking about it, but waiting on a reply. Will also pop into Fully Equipped and see if they have any lying around (never see them on display). So I can poke and prod a bit to see what I think. Was thinking the Pioneer Trays might be a bit ...

Anyone out there got a Rhino-Rack Pioneer Tray fitted? I'm just wondering how convenient they are for tying gear down to? I'm eyeing up this unit for my high roof Nissan Safari - http://www.rhinorack.co.nz/products/roof-racks/pioneer-tray/pioneer-tray-2000mm-x-1330mm-_ja7688 But I'm wondering how ...

Apparently they have brackets to fit them on a high roof so thanks again for the lead - much appreciated!

Hey, thanks for that - much appreciated. Sent an enquiry off to see what they say. Cheers.

I had asked him where I could source some compatible brackets but he never got back to me on that one.

Does anyone know anywhere in Christchurch I could source some brackets that would be compatible with this roof rack for my high roof Nissan Safari? http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=979738055 The seller doesn't have brackets tall enough but states "you can buy pretty much any brackets; the roof rack ...

Cheers mudlva but that thread seems to be about running on used Engine Oil rather than used Vegetable Oil . Noticed a fair few posts about used engine oil - I figured it might have a whole different set of potential problems?! Figured it would be quite different from biodiesel. But I think I may ...

Anyone had any direct experience at making their own biodiesel from old used vegetable oil? Any adverse effects I should perhaps watch out for - particularly on my 1992 Nissan Safari? I'm keen to experiment but don't want to hurt my toy! I understand that biodiesel in general tends to loosen all the ...

Cheers guys - success... got my trucks umph back!

You don't need to alter the screw much at all, be carefull, try 1/8 of a turn at a time, and remember, winding it IN gives more fuel. Thanks Dak - much appreciated. Figured I'd do a small increment a day to see what difference it makes. Thanks again everyone for all your help - legends! Always ...

http://www.mediafire.com/?okaxmv98k89h9d9 Page 112 shows how to adjust it. Thanks nismo26 - very handy, much appreciated! I'll have a play tomorrow when the light is a bit better. Any suggestions regarding adjustment increments to make? 1/8 turns, 1/4 turns etc. I'm guessing I only need to make a ...

im in rangiora, is that close in your eyes..... lol.home every night from about 5pm let me know if you want to pop out. 021 310675. where do you wk pm me if you wish? pressy Cheers for the offer - much appreciated. May take you up on that if I'm not feeling confident I'm playing with the right ...

pressy wrote:hi gav, where in chch are you?

North New Brighton - just updated my profile

pressy wrote:hi gav, where abouts are you in chch?

North New Brighton - close enough for me to pop around and you point a finger at the bolt in question?

Ah... just noticed you're in Rangiora.

Ok, I've taken a photo top and bottom of the fuel pump (unless I'm really embarrassing myself here and taken photos of something completely wrong!). Is the bolt anything obvious showing on these photos? Top view: http://i40.tinypic.com/hurugz.jpg Bottom view: http://i40.tinypic.com/29c4fiv.jpg ...

Hi curly12, thanks for that - good to know! I did Google it, but my auto-Google-search skills aren't the best it seems as didn't find anything helpful. Probably just poor keyword choice. Been searching for a photo to show me which nut to adjust, but no joy yet. I'm a bit green so wanted to be 100 ...

Recently took my 92 Safari (4.2 manual diesel) in for a WOF and was asked if it blew a bit of black smoke and if I'd like them to look at the fuel pump. I said sure, but it only really blows black smoke when I really put my foot down or struggling uphill now. Got the truck back and it seems to have ...

Sounds like he removed the mesh one. Anything I should worry about?

Don't know if it's just my imagination, but black smoke issue seemed to reduce considerably after I did my next oil change!?

Just thought, had engine problems about a month back - some fuel filter was getting clogged. Apparently there's also a second fuel filter a little deeper in the system that the mechanic informed me he bent some wire to reach in and hook it out as it's not really needed(?). I guess more fuel might be ...

DDAN wrote:I second that
MOREYS DIESEL SMOKE KILLER
and MOREYS HEAVY DUTY OIL STABILIZER
is great stuff, I've run it in every 4wd i've had, never had a problem

Cheers - I've just ordered some of that smoke killer off Trade Me so I guess I'll find out soon

Mud Hog wrote:I found moreys diesel additive helped reduce smoke and runs better on hills.

Cheers for the suggestion - I'll give it a go

@sibainmud - Thanks for the extra explanation, much appreciated!