Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

Hi Gerrit

I am in going off topic here, but does that mean that all SA patrols have auto hubs, or only Y61's? i.e. if you see a patrol with manual hubs, can you assume that it is probably a grey import?

Cheers
Peter

The SA spec Y61 wagons have autohubs, but the pick-up has manual hubs. The Y60s that were distributed by Nissan SA all have manual hubs (I think), although they certainly were available in other markets with autohubs.

My GQ was assembled in Spain, it has got Bulls balls and the speed of a Cheetah

Shalom
Jules

I am glad for you.
Mine is a bit more like a sloth: slower than a glacier, but man has does it climb anything!

If the universals ? is nearing it end stage what other damage can it cause if not replaced soonest/

Shalom
Jules

Hello Jules

The universals, diffs and CV joints should all be stationary when the car is in 2wd, and therefore they should not then be making a noise, except when you are in 4wd? Have you checked that all the 4wd bits are disengaging correctly?
Have you looked at the suspension bushes yet?

Regards
Peter

Hi Peter, feedback on propshaft moving freely when in 2H, CANNOT FEEL ANY PLAY. When I lock one hub still turn freely when I lock both hubs it moves a little about 13mm play, . Suspension bushes looks not to bad will probably need to use crowbar to test them a bit. The back propshaft? is solid as a rock. I picked up the right rear stabilizer connection was loose, tightened it might be the reason for one of the clank noises on the vehicle

4X4 disengages properly

Shalom
Jules

Jules, jou 4x4 ratkas skakel nie uit nie. My gatsometer is redelik oortuig daarvan. Het jy al die kort kierie behoorlik nagegaan tot waar hy in die ratkas ingaan? Ek ken nie die GQ so goed nie, maar ek sou selfs nie die 4x4 liggie op die GU se paneelbord as die perfekte indikator gebruik om 'n foutiewe 4x4 ratkas koppeling te probeer diagnoseer nie. Jy moet ook maklik kan vasstel of jou voorwiele steeds trek al is die kort kierie in 2H. Sluit net jou nawe vir die toets.

hello Jules

I am almost convinced that the noise is not front driveline related. If it was it would change pitch or disappear when you selected 4x4. JG if the transfer case was not disengaging, Jules would not be able to turn the propshaft.

Therefore it is likely to be something loose or toughing where it shouldn't, like axle bushes, engine/gearbox mountings, exhaust hangers or something. If the noise were "tinny", then it could be a heat shield or similar.

I think though that it something that is probably not something that will fall apart suddenly? Of course I can't guarantee that.

Peter

Gentleman morning I presume if the kort kierie is in either 4x4H or L I should be able to draai the propshaft if the hubs are not locked? the propshaft should only stop turning once when hubs are locked?, the play of +/- 13mm when hubs are locked is that excessive?

Ek het gisteraand lank onder my GQ spandeer en het besluit ek sal hom n goeie skoonspuit moet gee om alles te sien, erge modder oranje mosambiek en kalahari aanpaksels, sekere areas redelik erg aangepak. Ek dink die vorige eienaar het iewers vasgesit in sulke lekker rooi kalahari modder.

Wat ek defnitief ook wil doen is om alle rubber te vervang met daardie poly goeters

n Ander vragie toe my lorrie terugkom van sy diens het ek die eerste paar dae nie daardie kenmerklike gurgle deur die exhaust gehoor waaraan ek so gewoond was nie dis nou as jy terug gear en stadiger ry, na n week is dit weer terug? is dit normaal die gurgle ek het gedog dit is maar nou nie so seker nie?

Shalom
Jules