Hi Guys
I gave up in the end and took the cluster to Parrotts in Christchurch. Speedo issues solve by them fitting their custom speedo circuit board. There is a slight flicker but not an issue. It is adjustable, by them, to allow for different tyre sizes etc.

Help needed. I’m about to be grounded when my WOF runs out due to a speedo failure. Does anyone have an instrument cluster for the GQtd42. Years 1990-1994. With the yellow instrument markings. Ill take one with faults if its the usual GQ faults of sticky movement or needs a tap to start. These f ...

The final word Diesel mileage. around town. 12l/100k Mix 50% town 50%towing caravan. 15l/100km Edit just done 270 km trip towing caravan, mostly rolling country, some hills. Fuel consumption was 15.8 lt/100k

Thanks Coxsy
I was completely unaware of that problem. The only gearbox issue I have, at the moment, is a sticky / hard change between 1st to 2nd first thing in the morning until she warms up.

I used to own a Toyota Prado, and the owners manual did recommend not to tow in 5th gear.

Cheers
Mark

Hi guys Some initial results Some real world figures on the turbo Truck with 2 people. Level road 100k/hr 3 lbs. temp below 300 Truck with 2 people plus 1.5 tonne caravan Level road 100k/hr 5lbs. Temp 380 Slight uphill 100k. 10lbs. 450 Very quick drop once you back off the accelerator. Steeper hills ...

Well she's all done, just certification to go. replaced all brake hoses, pads, discs, master, balance valve. Should be good for the brake fade test, the mechanic reckons she's spot on. The fuel has been turned up 1/4 turn with no excessive smoke issues. Id be interested to hear if others have put ...

thanks for the heads up on the clutch slave issue.
I'll take a close look at how they fitted it soon. Is it possible to heat shield the slave cylinder?

Hey guys Were nearly there, lockdown took its toll, but the lads at Southland fuel injection have finally got it done. As a matter of interest for anyone considering the DTS turbo kit, there were problems with the exhaust manifold fitting, had to have some milling done. Another issue was the poor ...

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Both mine failed over time. Genuine Nissan ones are available from Ali install on trademe, might also be available from northland, for both 24v and 12v systems. Best to go genuine for quality.
cheers

Thanks Blake The DTS dump pipe has the sensor after the Turbo. As far as driving goes, I'm conservative with the gas, I want this truck to last, and not let me down in the middle of nowhere. Nothing to prove, just want to make the driving experience a bit easier, be nice to be able to keep up with ...

Thanks coxsy Yes Ive bitten the bullet and purchased one of those expensive, but nice, Redarc combination Boost/EGT gauges. Ive seen mention not to go over 550 C but you feel 600c is the limit? Ill go conservative and use 550c. By the way I do have a decode of the wires coming out of the 24v12v ...

Thanks for your input Coxsy I am really looking forward to hitting the road with the caravan this summer. It will be nice to be able to do a reasonable job on the hills. Last year going over Arthur's pass I was in 1st gear, and really slow, quite embarrassing when there's no where to pull over and ...

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Found the answer on the driveshaft safety loop. Latest amendment March 2021, only required if power is increased by 50% or more. So turbo on its own ok at 41%, but with intercooler 53%, according to DTS website.
Cheers
This is a Mitsubishi TD05h bottom mount turbo.

Thanks Coxsy, I was wondering about a drive shaft safety loop for the rear driveshaft, it seems to be mentioned in the LVVTA literature. Also whats the test for the brakes, 100km to stop several times? I cant find any reference to the heat shield, is there any document that lists all the ...

Hi Guys
Im having a DTS turbo kit and 3 " exhaust fitted to my GQ TD 42.
Could anyone give me an idea of whats required to get this certified?
regards

Thanks for the advice I didnt think there were any fuel lines on that side of the engine Ill need to get a workshop to fit a kit. I was quoted $850+GST by a turbo shop in invercargill to fit a kit, sounded OK to me. The kit was quoted at 4200+ gst. I could get to Christchurch though if a better ...

Hi Guys My 1991 shorty suffers from the usual lack of power towing and on the hill. I use it for towing a 1.5 tonne caravan, all the time. I would like to get a turbo fitted, not big psi only thinking 10-12 psi and keeping standard injector pump, just enough to help on the hills. I’ve seen the kit o ...

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Well in the absence of any ideas, I went with the Bendix SUV 4wd pads. Not fitted yet, has anyone got them, anything to watch out for.

Hi Guys Just wondering which brake pads to use on my 1991 GQ shorty. Reading on the net it appears that a softer pad is a better bet than some of the hard ones, which apparently can wear out your disc quickly. Some also swear that the original Nissan pads are the best. Has anyone got recommendations ...

Thanks for the reply. These are vacuum operated solenoid valves that operate the exhaust gas Re circulation system, EGR. I have since noticed that the vacuum supply to them has been disconnected. So unknown to me the EGR has been disconnected for over 10 years. The truck runs well with no smoke, so ...

Hi Guys I’m posting this as a very satisfied customer of “fast autoglass” from Christchurch. My 1991 SWB Safari had the usual rusty sliding rear window frames. I checked out replacement frames, but they are big bucks. My research showed that many people had replaced these sliders with one piece windo ...

Hi guys I’m looking to identify these bits. Also the vacuum connections off my 1991 Nissan safari alternator driven vacuum pump. I have one for the brakes and clutch, the small pipe for AC rev increase, and there is one other off take which appears to go around the front of the engine but is blanked ...

Bang on two diffs.
The tauranga diesel specialists had them in stock.
Their advice was to keep using them.
Many thanks
Mark

Hi Calvin thanks for the reply. I don't have one at the moment, but was considering it after reading stories and viewing photos on the Aussie sites, showing blocked filters with what appeared to be fuel filter material. However my truck has done 190,000 kms without one, so perhaps I am looking for a ...

Hi Guys Due to the reliable nature of my 1991 SWB GQ safari non turbo I have seldom posted, but have lurked about. I would like to replace the small gauze filter in the inlet banjo of the injector pump. I have found the part number as Nissan 14371-R8025A the local agent reckons it is only available ...

Hi guys I am looking for long term storage, either in or near Queenstown for my swb safari. I would prefer under cover, corner of workshop, farmers shed, anything really, but would consider outdoors as well. I use the vehicle over summer for back country fly fishing trips, but would leave it in the ...

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I want to fit a set of roof racks to my 91GQ shorty safari. I was wondering if the Rhino aero heavy duty gutter mount would work on the Safari.
Does anyone use any other type of racks?
Cheers

Hi Guys My SWB saf took a rock to the windscreen recently and i have had to replace it. As the rubber was over 20 years old I decided to put a new one in as well. Nissan dealer in Aus quoted $330 Aust for a new seal, nissan part. This was one that allowed me to use the silver insert. So I decided to ...

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Did you use an aftermarket large damper like this

http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductDetails ... uctID=1121

or stick with the factory one?

Hi Guys I've got the spring spacers in place and they have got the desired result 30mm lift. It took the garage around 4 hours to do the lot, apparently they did have to use a spring compressor, as I have new springs fitted all round. I did have one interesting thing happen on my first long trip ...