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by caz
01 Jan 2014 21:16
Forum: 08a. Your Patrol
Topic: My new toy :)
Replies: 37
Views: 12040

Re: My new toy :)

Very nice Patrol you have, my advice is don't bother working out the consumption. I drive a 4.5 with a lot of mods and extra weight and just enjoy every moment driving the beast. I was camping over X Mas and there was a guy with a new Jeep bragging that he gets 14 liters per 100km towing. His insura...
by caz
21 Jul 2013 20:57
Forum: 09. Engines
Topic: problems with fuel consumption
Replies: 13
Views: 6555

Re: problems with fuel consumption

Hi Johannes, My first thought was a problem with one of the sensors. I must add that I have a lot of mods that don't help with consumption. ARB bumpers, 12000lb winch, duel battery, raised suspension and the 33 inch muddies on wider rims. I also had a wind cheetah roof rack which I have just removed...
by caz
18 Jul 2013 11:48
Forum: 09. Engines
Topic: problems with fuel consumption
Replies: 13
Views: 6555

Re: problems with fuel consumption

Hi Johannes,

I know a few 4.5 patrols and they all get between 4 and 5 kilos to the liter. Some say the 4.5 on the side is the consumption. I never get over 4.5 but I do have 33 muddies and extras adding weight. Maybe start with cleaning sensors etc and changing the fuel filter.
Rgds caz
by caz
14 May 2013 20:58
Forum: 09. Engines
Topic: Smokin Patrol
Replies: 31
Views: 6465

Re: Smokin Patrol

As you say they are only run in at 300K....and am glad you are not rushing out to get new valve stem seals. A previous comment was to check the oil level and this is critical on a diesel motor. If the oil qty is above normal the engine can and sometines does run on its own oil. This is called a run ...
by caz
13 May 2013 19:59
Forum: 09. Engines
Topic: Smokin Patrol
Replies: 31
Views: 6465

Re: Smokin Patrol

Hi Guys.... I am not guessing here. For the valve stem seals to be the cause they have to be missing as in not installed at all . The oil in the head normally drains back to the sump via gravity through the pushrod holes and dedicated passages. When the engine is operated for any length of time at a...
by caz
30 Apr 2013 20:13
Forum: 08a. Your Patrol
Topic: Rear diff lock
Replies: 6
Views: 9199

Re: Rear diff lock

I also have a 98 4.5 and mine is also sluggish to engage. I found by weaving side to side while moving forward very slowly gets it to engage, with the window down you can hear the click as she goes in. I have an air locker on the front and am tempted to pay the 14K to do the back as well. Aparantly ...
by caz
29 Apr 2013 17:53
Forum: 08a. Your Patrol
Topic: DZOMBO
Replies: 18
Views: 9203

Re: DZOMBO

Ok saw the pic. Sure is stunning. I think I am having wireless network problems here.....
by caz
29 Apr 2013 17:50
Forum: 08a. Your Patrol
Topic: DZOMBO
Replies: 18
Views: 9203

Re: DZOMBO

Your patrol sounds stunning......for sum reason the site wont allow me to view the pic....maybe I have been a bad boy or sumthing!!!! Maybe tomorrow I will see it. Welcome from another newbe.......
by caz
25 Apr 2013 20:47
Forum: 09. Engines
Topic: Smokin Patrol
Replies: 31
Views: 6465

Re: Smokin Patrol

If a diesel burnes engine oil it actually makes power and runs away. i have a marinised merc diesel in my boat and in the in the boat the motor is more upright. Its slanted in the car and at high revs oil was pooling in the head, the rockers atomised the oil into a mist which got into the breather s...
by caz
11 Apr 2013 20:19
Forum: 08a. Your Patrol
Topic: Troll & Suzi Gv at Two Oceans
Replies: 13
Views: 5606

Re: Troll & Suzi Gv at Two Oceans

Hi all....I have done the two Oceans in the wet and its very challenging and slippery. The landy that fliped tried to escape and went off the route. He was down in the boomslang part and for what ever reason tried to find another way out. I did the two oceans in my navara with standard tyres and it ...

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