New boy.

Max · 30-01-2017, 17:09

Hi Nissan owners. Thought I'd join up with the club and share some stories and info. Unfortunately, I originally put this post in the wrong section which shows how useless I am at these things!

Where I live there is actually a large number of 1980s/1990s Nissan Patrols (RD28s with and without turbos) and a beautiful LWB that looks like it has just come out of the factory (unlike my SWB, which has been in a few fights).

Fantastically strong car, and all the mechanics I know say that they are better than the modern ones for durability.

Weak points: Heater fan, pre-heaters (glow plugs) which make cold starts a bit smoky!!, Prone to a water leak from a stainless steel tee that leaks on the weld. That one cost me a cylinder head skim and new gasket. Replaced tee with plastic.

Good points: None.

Excellent points: Everything else. I LOVE this car!

...and no, I don't care that it only generates 60hp - she climbs hills easily at 1,200RPM - just grinds her way up there. A TRACTOR!

Max · 30-01-2017, 17:27

I'd like to add a photo.

jims-terrano · 30-01-2017, 17:56

Welcome aboard and what a nice looking truck

There several trol owners on here and even some nicely modified too.

solarman216 · 30-01-2017, 22:08

Yes welcome mate, Rick

don simon · 30-01-2017, 22:47

Bienvenido.

emjaybee · 30-01-2017, 23:10

Hello bloke!

I think it's time we had an international club meeting!

Somewhere away from all this damp weather.

Welcome to the fold.

Max · 31-01-2017, 11:21

Hi everyone and thank you for your kind words.

In response to MJB, I have e-mailed a chap I knew years ago who does 4x4 circuits - you know, they get a JCB and dig huge holes out of someone's back garden and then fill them with water.

You never know - we might be able to organize a few days trip mud plugging.

I think you can probably guess what the Spanish means:.....

http://www.javi4x4.com/index.php

Banshee · 31-01-2017, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max

Hi everyone and thank you for your kind words.

In response to MJB, I have e-mailed a chap I knew years ago who does 4x4 circuits - you know, they get a JCB and dig huge holes out of someone's back garden and then fill them with water.

You never know - we might be able to organize a few days trip mud plugging.

I think you can probably guess what the Spanish means:.....

http://www.javi4x4.com/index.php

You want to get some wider wheels on that, it looks too top heavy like it could fall over at the next gust of wind

Max · 07-02-2017, 17:46

Hi Banshee

I'd love to be able to afford some fat wheels with country tread (there are a few Patrols around the town with these). One day but I'll have to tocar la lotería as they say.

In fairness, she goes almost anywhere - I think it may be the weight per unit area thingy which gives better traction in the mud.

Max · 07-02-2017, 17:49

Also, she is my only vehicle so gets used a lot on the motorways (30mpg) as well as around the country roads, and country tyres can be noisy at 120km/h. What I need is TWO Nissan Patrols!!!!

Max · 07-02-2017, 18:13

Hi MJB

This took place just up the road from me - unfortunately I didn't know about it until today so a bit late

http://www.javi4x4.com/index.php/gal...52242938147985

There's always a load of accommodation around at this time of year and EasyJet are starting flights to Granada soon.

30-01-2017, 17:09	#1
Max Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Spain, Granada, Castril Vehicle: Patrol 2.8 no turbo Posts: 72	New boy. Hi Nissan owners. Thought I'd join up with the club and share some stories and info. Unfortunately, I originally put this post in the wrong section which shows how useless I am at these things! Where I live there is actually a large number of 1980s/1990s Nissan Patrols (RD28s with and without turbos) and a beautiful LWB that looks like it has just come out of the factory (unlike my SWB, which has been in a few fights). Fantastically strong car, and all the mechanics I know say that they are better than the modern ones for durability. Weak points: Heater fan, pre-heaters (glow plugs) which make cold starts a bit smoky!!, Prone to a water leak from a stainless steel tee that leaks on the weld. That one cost me a cylinder head skim and new gasket. Replaced tee with plastic. Good points: None. Excellent points: Everything else. I LOVE this car! ...and no, I don't care that it only generates 60hp - she climbs hills easily at 1,200RPM - just grinds her way up there. A TRACTOR!

30-01-2017, 22:08	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	Yes welcome mate, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

07-02-2017, 17:46	#9
Max Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Spain, Granada, Castril Vehicle: Patrol 2.8 no turbo Posts: 72	Wider wheels Hi Banshee I'd love to be able to afford some fat wheels with country tread (there are a few Patrols around the town with these). One day but I'll have to tocar la lotería as they say. In fairness, she goes almost anywhere - I think it may be the weight per unit area thingy which gives better traction in the mud.

07-02-2017, 17:49	#10
Max Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Spain, Granada, Castril Vehicle: Patrol 2.8 no turbo Posts: 72	Wider wheels 2 Also, she is my only vehicle so gets used a lot on the motorways (30mpg) as well as around the country roads, and country tyres can be noisy at 120km/h. What I need is TWO Nissan Patrols!!!!

07-02-2017, 18:13	#11
Max Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Spain, Granada, Castril Vehicle: Patrol 2.8 no turbo Posts: 72	4X4 challenge Hi MJB This took place just up the road from me - unfortunately I didn't know about it until today so a bit late http://www.javi4x4.com/index.php/gal...52242938147985 There's always a load of accommodation around at this time of year and EasyJet are starting flights to Granada soon.

30-01-2017, 17:56	#3
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Welcome aboard and what a nice looking truck There several trol owners on here and even some nicely modified too.

30-01-2017, 22:47	#5
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	Bienvenido.

30-01-2017, 23:10	#6
emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	Hello bloke! I think it's time we had an international club meeting! Somewhere away from all this damp weather. Welcome to the fold.