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by Craig Lord
24 Jul 2020 21:18
Forum: 13. Electrical & Electronics
Topic: Parasitic drain, 4.8 GU
Replies: 4
Views: 2689

Re: Parasitic drain, 4.8 GU

Forgive the ignorance but is that 120amp fuse connected to the main engine wiring harness? As in does it only protect the main engine circuitry? If it does I would just replace the whole harness if you are struggling to find the cause of the drain. I had to do mine last year as the shielding on some...
by Craig Lord
16 Jul 2020 20:42
Forum: 10. Drivetrain
Topic: 4.8 Automatic gearbox fluid change
Replies: 5
Views: 3242

Re: 4.8 Automatic gearbox fluid change

I think nissan says it's a lifetime oil but I bet the driving conditions they specify for ensuring longevity dont involve towing, adding weight and extras, lots of Offroad driving and so on and so forth. When I compared what the old fluid smelt like, looked like and felt like compared to the new flu...
by Craig Lord
16 Jul 2020 20:02
Forum: 10. Drivetrain
Topic: 4.8 Automatic gearbox fluid change
Replies: 5
Views: 3242

4.8 Automatic gearbox fluid change

Hi guys Went through the process of changing the automatic gearbox fluid in the patrol recently and it was a cool but also expensive learning experience to say the least. I had noticed a while back when I changed the main radiator that the gearbox fluid was bad. It was black and the viscosity was mo...
by Craig Lord
24 Jun 2020 19:18
Forum: 09. Engines
Topic: Exhaust has bought the farm
Replies: 7
Views: 3629

Re: Exhaust has bought the farm

Howzit guys I welded the brackets back up myself and sealed the long crack with fire gum as a temporary fix until I can come to SA, like Tinus suggests I would like to go see the guys from Viper. On the other hand, another kind forum member has kindly offered to keep one asside that came from his ve...
by Craig Lord
20 Jun 2020 21:33
Forum: 08a. Your Patrol
Topic: Guss the gas guzzler
Replies: 28
Views: 16168

Re: Guss the gas guzzler

Yes and no Let it idle with radiator cap of for about 10 min and keep filling as water level drop, once it starts to raise and overflow you close the radiator with radiator cap and immediately take the vehivle for a 10 km drive. Leave till cool at air temp, open radiator cap and fill radiator till ...
by Craig Lord
20 Jun 2020 12:03
Forum: 08a. Your Patrol
Topic: Guss the gas guzzler
Replies: 28
Views: 16168

Re: Guss the gas guzzler

Quick question: if I take the pipe off the radiator to drain the extra old fluid will the system self bleed out any air that is in there when I refill ?
by Craig Lord
19 Jun 2020 07:18
Forum: 08a. Your Patrol
Topic: Guss the gas guzzler
Replies: 28
Views: 16168

Re: Guss the gas guzzler

Thanks Tinus I bought an extra liter of J matic so it will come in handy for flushing like you say. Will post progress later today hopefully. :thumbup:
by Craig Lord
18 Jun 2020 16:54
Forum: 08a. Your Patrol
Topic: Guss the gas guzzler
Replies: 28
Views: 16168

Re: Guss the gas guzzler

This is of no particular interest to anyone I'm just recording a service that I did today on the patrol for record on the forum since it is one that I've had to do myself because of travel restrictions. I downloaded the electronic haynes manual a while ago which is very helpful, I find it very easy ...
by Craig Lord
11 Jun 2020 10:14
Forum: 18. Vehicle Accessories
Topic: Bonnet protectors
Replies: 52
Views: 48462

Re: Bonnet protectors

Thank you very much for the reply. It turns out that I am the Tool in this instance, I just didnt look properly. The attachment kit was stuck in the bottom of the box. :imsorry:
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by Craig Lord
11 Jun 2020 08:15
Forum: 18. Vehicle Accessories
Topic: Bonnet protectors
Replies: 52
Views: 48462

Re: Bonnet protectors

Good morning guys

Please can one of you explain how the bonnet protector is fixed to the bonnet ? Mine arrived but it had no clips or screws ect

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