I did the exact same thing when I got my 80 Series 4 years ago. Flushed all fluids (including diffs, transmission etc). Replaced all hoses, belts and the OEM radiator. Then re-packed the wheel bearings and replaced the OEM disc brakes for direct fit heavy duty discs and pads. Followed by a suspension upgrade recently. I've always said that if you look after your vehicle well and regularly have their maintenance done, it does not matter how old they are, they will keep going reliably.
Considering it has done over 700k kms, what needed to be done isn't that bad. Best part is, after all these refresh parts and service, you should have a fairly reliable and capable 4WD. 👍
Can confirm those celfi go kits work awesome! We convinced the boss to put them in all the work utes as we are often remote and in the Ute got full reception but if you walk away from the Ute drops to 1 bar and can’t make calls or watch RUclips 😂 definitely investing in one for the touring rig.
First thing I did when I bought my kettle was overhaul the cooling system. Aftermarket water pump, fan radiator even changed the coolant from green to red.
When it comes time to get your pump done mate, look up Hastings diesel here in Wauchope, behind the BP servo. Matt is the man when it comes to building any pump and injector combos, he has everything in house, most of the time he'll have every size pump on the shelf ready to go, all boost compensated, then take it next door to momentum 4x4 and get her tuned, Dyno and road tuned.
Love your mechanical shop Tyler- these guys are showing and telling you facts about the worn parts as they go and outcome of replacement parts - will not get that honesty from Nee-Saan or Toyota-sun workshops!
Great Video Tyler, been following you for a wee bit now and the value these mechanical episodes bring are priceless. Especially having experts featured like this episode. 4wd can get repetitive sometimes so hope to see more content like this and perhaps some bush mechanics on the track.
Despite not agreeing with "some" of the way things were done it's a great video. Shows pretty much a cooling circuit overhaul on a TD. I own a GU with a TD and have done the above several times. They got lucky with that thermo bolt though. :)
@ 23 mins, almost shearing that thermostat bolt and resulting in it being left over weekend. FFS, have and use an impact driver for carpentry with adjustable torque setting (ie top range makita)m not just your big mechanics impact rattle guns. Turn torque down, spray penetrant oil and rattle away on lowest setting and increase torque and rattle away again, and again as you go up, feathering and increasing torque. It will remove and save so many seized fasteners that just twisting by hand would have sheered.
Good content! I own a kettle and from mid north. definitely going to give this bloke at Port a look because Iv sure got a challenge for him and I like his attitude 👌
A tip for good AC - clean the core on inside of car, I suffered poor AC in my 96 GQ until I found it was blocked with leaves and crap, access from passenger side foot well
Polly put the kettle on! Well, you buy a 30 year old car, you generally need to budget for a general overhaul/restoration. The beauty of it though, once it is rebuilt, you will have a very reliable, uncomplicated weapon of a 4WD for the next 30 years, as long as you are vigilant with the maintenance. Too early to mention that you should have bought a Landcruiser? Giggles
They say GU are stronger because they are bigger but GQs rarely break diffs or axles,it's really for people looking for a wider stance, the brake upgrade is good tho
With the fuel filters, if I'm correct, they're saying that the after market is plumbed in as a secondary filter? If so, that's not how they're supposed to be. The after market filters have a less fine filter element so as to let water coagulate and fall to the clear bowl, the factory filter has really fine element that can actually break water down small enough that it can pass through to the engine. You need that after market filter 1st for water trapment then factory filter second for finer particles.
I can only suggest one other item for your cooling overhaul, a proper temperature gauge. The one in the dash can be unreliable or "as seen on TV" an engine guard. I really like the way you include the mechanics comments and advice. Happy cool running mate.
Yeah FIRST compression test...snorkel and TURBO 40% power gain. EGT... and Because the TD42s have a problem with cooling because the cooling ports between the cylinders are small and block up you need to flush the block. Or take the head off and clean lol. Seriously good buy for your partner. She will love you more if you polish bullbar .kits at bunnings. Grinder pads ebay. .
Blokes who want to run 35" tyres on a GQ get the diffs from a 2.8 litre Patrol which has a different ratio to the 4.2 litre & brings the speedo back into line with the correct speedo readings. It used to be the case that Ford Maveric parts were the same as Nissan ones but, less expensive. I don't know if that is still the case but, worth looking into.
If i had a Nissan or when I do, I’d be making the Drive to these mechanics. Sure do know what there talking about & honest. Fix all the shit whilst it’s apart instead of half assin shit. Good job guys
Another great clip mate, thanks for sharing. I tell you what though, no gasket on the water pump 🤔🤔 not real keen on that personally. I know what he means too about the windows down in summer with the heater blowing flat out - my Holden Astra got like that recently before I got rid of it. Fingers crossed you have it all sorted and no dramas from now on with overheating. 👍👍
That engine will run nicely now that the cooling system is all up to scratch.. looking forward to seeing how the GQ evolves... May take over the GU...😁🤪,.
its a good idea to close the gap between the radiator and the support panel as a lot of air escapes this way thus making it easier for the fan to draw the air through the core of the radiator .This gap was closed from new when it came out of the factory.
There is s fuel filter as the diesel goes into the injector pump. You are better to stick to 4.1 diffs and look at a low boost turbo. Even 7 to 10 lb boost makes a huge difference Look at the clearance between the water pump and the housing. should almost touch. I have only been using mine for 20 years with turbo and only replaced the water pump and clutch
That's just idiots that think they are brilliant mechanics then blow them up because they are actually clueless. A bit like old mate in the video claiming "you can run 30 pound & it won't blow up". Oh yes it bloody well will. Mine is sitting on 604k, never, ever missed a beat & isn't going to let go anytime soon. Then again, I'm a proper mechanic, not a cowboy with a piece of paper
@@Nick-sd7um Reliability = TD42 Power = LS3 Big Power = Barra I'll never understand people that choose the wrong engine for thier needs. I can't dumb myself down that much 🤙
700,000 km and you have to refurbish the cooling system. 435,000 miles that's just shy of travelling to the moon....... and back! Any vehicle from any manufacturer would need some maintenance at that hefty mileage - surely a vehicle with that amount of mileage would need this budgeted in for. Very clean unit despite mileage, almost a shame to modify it!
Don’t throw those belts away. Put them in the back for bush spares. Old mate on the thermostat bolt should know to shock the bolt before trying to break them
Should I or Shouldn't I watch this. Probably be boring. WRONG. these blokes were brilliant. Take him out for a weekend,. He could be your travelling mechanic.
These mechanics should have their own channel. Bloody funny, informative and as Aussie as you can get. 👍🍺
He said he could if he wasn't so busy fixing all my 4wds every week 😂
@@TylerThompson90 Sounds like he'd have a bunch of content. Sign him up haha
The need for subtitles for matey cracked me up 🤣
Nick is a character, he would be wild out on the tracks 😂😂
Awesome vid once again 💯
These mechanics are brilliant 😂 can you go to them from now on? They make great content 👌 😂
Nooo..they busy fixing bunch of patrols mate 😆
I did the exact same thing when I got my 80 Series 4 years ago. Flushed all fluids (including diffs, transmission etc). Replaced all hoses, belts and the OEM radiator. Then re-packed the wheel bearings and replaced the OEM disc brakes for direct fit heavy duty discs and pads. Followed by a suspension upgrade recently. I've always said that if you look after your vehicle well and regularly have their maintenance done, it does not matter how old they are, they will keep going reliably.
I own an 80 series . I like the GQ wagons as well. 2 best offroad vehicles money can buy. Some ❤ n TLC and it will still be going for another 30 yrs👍
Same mate Love my 80
I LOVE HIS VOICE AND ATTITUDE, IT SINGLE HANDIDLY MADE MY DAY, GREAT VIDEO
Best video this one. The mechanic was cool talking all the way through for the video, what a champ.
Hahaha love this guy, "No Good - Say Goodbye To That". this video needs to be used as a welcome to Australian strait talking no bullshit bloke talk.
Great video showing the mechanical work again. I can’t get enough of it. Keep it up.
Your mechanic is a funny bloke, loved his explinations and frankness ( if thats a word ) looking good so far
“Any gasket goo on that”
“Nahhh I’m just gonna send it like that” 😂
So many great one liners in this 😂😂
Considering it has done over 700k kms, what needed to be done isn't that bad. Best part is, after all these refresh parts and service, you should have a fairly reliable and capable 4WD. 👍
"No good", These guys are brilliant Tyler, keep up the great content.
Trent from Punchy is now a mechanic! Love it!
🤣🤣🤣
Pretty sick aaayyy!!!
Old mates at the mechanics are a bunch of top blokes good viewing
Can confirm those celfi go kits work awesome! We convinced the boss to put them in all the work utes as we are often remote and in the Ute got full reception but if you walk away from the Ute drops to 1 bar and can’t make calls or watch RUclips 😂 definitely investing in one for the touring rig.
Big fan of these two blokes working on the patrol mate. Great vid.
this mechanic is awesome! he can work on my ZD any day 😅 legit aussie version of that farmer from water boy.. legend! 🍻🍻
First thing I did when I bought my kettle was overhaul the cooling system. Aftermarket water pump, fan radiator even changed the coolant from green to red.
Cool video. Be really interesting to follow this build. Love the old Nissan Patrols.
This was so good Tyler. The Mechanic was very informative and funny. Great vid mate
Zd30 crd conversion in GQ
It gets done
For good reason
-better motor
Atm you have a legendary boat anchor
When it comes time to get your pump done mate, look up Hastings diesel here in Wauchope, behind the BP servo.
Matt is the man when it comes to building any pump and injector combos, he has everything in house, most of the time he'll have every size pump on the shelf ready to go, all boost compensated, then take it next door to momentum 4x4 and get her tuned,
Dyno and road tuned.
These 2 mechanics sound pretty agricultural 😂
Well they are working on a agricultural motor.
I love the need for subtitles 😆
They were spot on though.
Bloody legends!
Wow, open Check then boom
Great bunch of lads you had working on your patrol. Quality mechanics that are willing to work with you without the fluff are few and far between.
awsome machanics so fuuny and aussie, love this series keen for more videos
Love your mechanical shop Tyler- these guys are showing and telling you facts about the worn parts as they go and outcome of replacement parts - will not get that honesty from Nee-Saan or Toyota-sun workshops!
yep prevention maintenance is a must
An awesome video, with so much knowledge. That bloke is a legend, so genuine.
Great Video Tyler, been following you for a wee bit now and the value these mechanical episodes bring are priceless. Especially having experts featured like this episode. 4wd can get repetitive sometimes so hope to see more content like this and perhaps some bush mechanics on the track.
So satisfying watching professionals at work.
Despite not agreeing with "some" of the way things were done it's a great video. Shows pretty much a cooling circuit overhaul on a TD.
I own a GU with a TD and have done the above several times.
They got lucky with that thermo bolt though. :)
@ 23 mins, almost shearing that thermostat bolt and resulting in it being left over weekend. FFS, have and use an impact driver for carpentry with adjustable torque setting (ie top range makita)m not just your big mechanics impact rattle guns. Turn torque down, spray penetrant oil and rattle away on lowest setting and increase torque and rattle away again, and again as you go up, feathering and increasing torque. It will remove and save so many seized fasteners that just twisting by hand would have sheered.
This would have to be one of my fav vids of yours. Well done.
Thanks mate!
Nice Japan Panzerkamffwagen auf Patrol. I have the previous one and it' s a rock.
Great to see mechanics that know there stuff
LOL brand new cooling system & old mate Nuff is filling it from his garden hose with green glycol.
awesome tyler been waiting to see the GQ get some love
If you can afford it do it properly the first time it will be worth it in the long run for sure 👍 🏴
What a episode loved it tailor you guys have good content and I always look forward for the episodes 👍🍻
Good content! I own a kettle and from mid north. definitely going to give this bloke at Port a look because Iv sure got a challenge for him and I like his attitude 👌
A tip for good AC - clean the core on inside of car, I suffered poor AC in my 96 GQ until I found it was blocked with leaves and crap, access from passenger side foot well
Good technical video. Good to know how to keep the TD42 cool .
Built in torque wrench,in here 💪🏻💪🏻 savage 😆
great start to your rebuild...awesome mechanics.id chuck the young bloke on the bench for nsw game 2 what a legend
Really enjoyed this video, Tyler. Started with the viscous fan for my GQ polish up too,
Polly put the kettle on!
Well, you buy a 30 year old car, you generally need to budget for a general overhaul/restoration. The beauty of it though, once it is rebuilt, you will have a very reliable, uncomplicated weapon of a 4WD for the next 30 years, as long as you are vigilant with the maintenance.
Too early to mention that you should have bought a Landcruiser? Giggles
They say GU are stronger because they are bigger but GQs rarely break diffs or axles,it's really for people looking for a wider stance, the brake upgrade is good tho
Just to yet you know, the celfi units can be gotten from telstra themselves and paid off via repayments on your telstra accout
With the fuel filters, if I'm correct, they're saying that the after market is plumbed in as a secondary filter? If so, that's not how they're supposed to be. The after market filters have a less fine filter element so as to let water coagulate and fall to the clear bowl, the factory filter has really fine element that can actually break water down small enough that it can pass through to the engine. You need that after market filter 1st for water trapment then factory filter second for finer particles.
No more tea bag jokes now 😂😂😂, thats good mate, definitely needed some tlc 👍👍🤠
I can only suggest one other item for your cooling overhaul, a proper temperature gauge. The one in the dash can be unreliable or "as seen on TV" an engine guard. I really like the way you include the mechanics comments and advice. Happy cool running mate.
Yeah FIRST compression test...snorkel and TURBO 40% power gain. EGT... and Because the TD42s have a problem with cooling because the cooling ports between the cylinders are small and block up you need to flush the block. Or take the head off and clean lol. Seriously good buy for your partner. She will love you more if you polish bullbar .kits at bunnings. Grinder pads ebay.
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Blokes who want to run 35" tyres on a GQ get the diffs from a 2.8 litre Patrol which has a different ratio to the 4.2 litre & brings the speedo back into line with the correct speedo readings.
It used to be the case that Ford Maveric parts were the same as Nissan ones but, less expensive. I don't know if that is still the case but, worth looking into.
Can't believe you shaun whale is working as a mechanic in port Macquarie now 🤣🤣
Looks like you took it too the right place, those guys are good. Built in torque wrench lol.
Great mechanic and a character, maybe some episodes with Nick will be interesting not your typical episode though
That was entertainment plus, those boys were funny as.
If i had a Nissan or when I do, I’d be making the Drive to these mechanics. Sure do know what there talking about & honest. Fix all the shit whilst it’s apart instead of half assin shit. Good job guys
Another great clip mate, thanks for sharing.
I tell you what though, no gasket on the water pump 🤔🤔 not real keen on that personally.
I know what he means too about the windows down in summer with the heater blowing flat out - my Holden Astra got like that recently before I got rid of it.
Fingers crossed you have it all sorted and no dramas from now on with overheating. 👍👍
That engine will run nicely now that the cooling system is all up to scratch.. looking forward to seeing how the GQ evolves... May take over the GU...😁🤪,.
its a good idea to close the gap between the radiator and the support panel as a lot of air escapes this way thus making it easier for the fan to draw the air through the core of the radiator .This gap was closed from new when it came out of the factory.
Thanks mate need a good set of lads that know there way around td42
hi Hope u
replaced condenser , removed cleaned evaporator , Replaced receiver drier and tx valve
Around 4--5hrs labour including regas
Solid vid mate bunch of legends👌
Haha that Nick fella is loose as
Great mechanic 👨🔧 get him on the show more !
Great informative video. Gives me the right thoughts for my GU Patrol. Will done.
those mechanics are hilarious! but they know their stuff!
“That’s disappointment right there” funny as.
These guys need to be your go to guys mate class guys
There is s fuel filter as the diesel goes into the injector pump.
You are better to stick to 4.1 diffs and look at a low boost turbo. Even 7 to 10 lb boost makes a huge difference
Look at the clearance between the water pump and the housing. should almost touch. I have only been using mine for 20 years with turbo and only replaced the water pump and clutch
The mechanics are a crack up 😂.
Those mechanics are legends, funny as
Love how people call TD42’s kettle and lemons.. yet most are 30 years old with well over 500k km’s on them and never broken down 😂 🤷🏼♂️
That's just idiots that think they are brilliant mechanics then blow them up because they are actually clueless. A bit like old mate in the video claiming "you can run 30 pound & it won't blow up". Oh yes it bloody well will. Mine is sitting on 604k, never, ever missed a beat & isn't going to let go anytime soon. Then again, I'm a proper mechanic, not a cowboy with a piece of paper
Fair play to anyone who wants to run big boost on stock internals but save us the 'she loves it' bs.. she don't lol.
A barra does though
@@Nick-sd7um
Reliability = TD42
Power = LS3
Big Power = Barra
I'll never understand people that choose the wrong engine for thier needs. I can't dumb myself down that much 🤙
My old gq td had 650 still going solid as when I sold it!!!
@@gqwarrior6694 you know he was just joking. But it true that the Silver tops are stronger the the Black top.
Seem like good knowledgeable blokes to take ya rigg to. If i were in port macquarie i know where i would take my 4x4.
Definitely have well and truly switched to the solid axel life now. Ps TD means turbo diesel 🤙
Got an idea for your next project 💡 buy another patrol and do a build on it, something that hasn’t been done before
Click bait title but I really enjoyed that high pitched dude, he was a pissa
Good job by the mechanics.
Mechanic mate is so funny great video
Gu diffs might have stronger cv n axles but gq centres are stronger if ur not doing a locker
I remember when mine was gramp special mine has the front and middle factory bash plate too
it also has a built in water sensor and adding another filter will starve the pump of fuel and wear it out prematurely
This advice comes from" United Fuel Injection " not any keyboard EXPERT !
This mechanic sounds like the mechanic in Mad Max 1
nice fc rx7 in the background 😍😍
Awesome video great mechanics
this young bloke needs his own show hahaha
He does, I'd totally watch it. 🤙🤙
Wow 2 core rad. There's a future problem. I run a 4 core brass/copper rad. Never have issues.
Great video mate
Yeah if your gonna cowboy tune your TD, smack a 18g turbo straight on and not upgrade the cooling system. You're looking for trouble.
Hey mate , what are your water temps like now?
thank you for sharing the video
700,000 km and you have to refurbish the cooling system. 435,000 miles that's just shy of travelling to the moon....... and back! Any vehicle from any manufacturer would need some maintenance at that hefty mileage - surely a vehicle with that amount of mileage would need this budgeted in for. Very clean unit despite mileage, almost a shame to modify it!
That white 100 series though...
Don’t throw those belts away. Put them in the back for bush spares.
Old mate on the thermostat bolt should know to shock the bolt before trying to break them
That was a cool 😎 clip
I feel like I'm sat in a mechanics shop in a gypsy's camp 😂
Should I or Shouldn't I watch this. Probably be boring.
WRONG.
these blokes were brilliant. Take him out for a weekend,. He could be your travelling mechanic.
The mechanic sounds like he belongs in Doomadgee 😂
hope you keep all the ome old parts . given em a gurney they be fine
still a great model diesel