Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

As promised, more updates on fuel consumption: As it seems is the way with this vehicle, things keep going wrong, and the latest item on the list is that the clutch has now started slipping when I give it a little extra. If you drive the vehicle like a standard 4.5, you will never notice it, and I c...

Damnit, that was nice. Would have looked even better in my driveway.

Welcome Spike

I'm looking to get some serious power under the bonnet of my 1999 4.5 GRX Awesome! What do you plan on doing? I'm currently running a 4.5 with aftermarket turbo (also a 1999 GRX) and even though I'm not the fastest Patrol out there, I'm getting decent enough numbers. I've driven more than 10 000 km...

Gentlemen, I have no interest in sparking a huge debate, firstly, because we are now effectively hijacking someone else's thread, and secondly, because it is not the Patrol way. What I can say however is the huge amount of support for the 4.2TD is a testament to the work that Michael has been doing....

4.5km per lieter maak almal dood .....dit is net noe meer viable om so te probeer ry nie. Erens het iemand gesè dat die 4.5 die beste overlander is ....ek glo glad nie dat dit waar is nie maar dis my opienie 4.2td gee 400nm en 100kw op agter wiele nadat sojo hom onder hande gehad het 4.5 doen helfd...

Wow! Usually I love my morning dose of Patrol forum while drinking my first coffee, but today... not so much. Thank you Oom Mac for clearing that up, and also thanks to everyone who stood up for Michael (even though misunderstood), but can I please request we go back to being the nice bunch of okes ...

Namibia is an amazing country and it doesn't really matter where you go, it will be fantastic. Your planned route seems accurate, but be warned, on the Northern coast, civilization (and fuel) becomes very scarce. In order to avoid hassles (especially since you do not plan too extensively) turn inlan...

Dit is vreeslik jammer om te hoor.

Sterkte!!!

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