New member from far shores of France!

CliveG · 09-05-2013, 12:19

Hello there all,after having finally found a Nissan owners site that is not the other side of the world here goes.Been out in SW France for 11yrs now,had one 4.2 Patrol(ex has still got that!),one Mk1 Shogun and currently got a lhd 2.8 GR Y60.I have been looking for various parts to keep my old girl rejuvenated(1992) but parts over here are either very expensive or hard to come by.Had to have fuel pump rebuilt at a cost of 1300 euros,now head has got to be repaired,found a place in Cornwall that will do this at a reasonable price so can't wait for it to be back and running so I can rumble round the countryside again!Havn't been able to find any greenlaning or 4x4 clubs here(I am a novice) although have had to go to some remote semi-rough places to work.Would look forward to hearing from other Y60 owners(or others) especially if you have/know decent 2nd hand sources.Voila a bientot!

jims-terrano · 09-05-2013, 12:36

Welcome aboard, we got a few members on here with trol's so I reckon you'll be just fine. Plenty advice and banter on here

you might even be lucky and find a link to a manual for it too.

CliveG · 09-05-2013, 13:12

Thanks for the welcome,have been having a look through posts etc to see if there's anything that helps.Managed to track down a 2nd hand Aussie manual online,for the 4.2 but still other stuff that helps.The garage I use,the owner competes in the Dakar when his wife lets him so is pretty resourceful,but the overriding problem here in France is car/parts costs so looking in the UK is much better value(even helping him get the head for a French Pajero sorted in UK!).
Come on don't be shy Patrol owners!

Lazy-Ferret · 09-05-2013, 13:35

Can't help on the Troll front, but welcome on board.

jims-terrano · 09-05-2013, 13:36

I reckon the trol owners are all still at work

Sounds like you've found your self a nice reliable garage.

Dynamics · 09-05-2013, 13:49

Hello and welcome.

Banshee · 09-05-2013, 14:44

Je me lave avec mon poulet dans ma douche

briggie · 09-05-2013, 14:56

hello and welcome

, quite a few French based members on here , as for your patrol " problem " .... try billcar engineering , they do engine mods for the patrol

CliveG · 09-05-2013, 16:12

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Originally Posted by briggie

hello and welcome

, quite a few French based members on here , as for your patrol " problem " .... try billcar engineering , they do engine mods for the patrol

Thanks for that,will take a look

CliveG · 09-05-2013, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

Je me lave avec mon poulet dans ma douche

Vous aussi alors?

CliveG · 09-05-2013, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

I reckon the trol owners are all still at work

Sounds like you've found your self a nice reliable garage.

He's a good guy,speaks a little English(took me 4yrs to find that out!) and never says no to work.

CliveG · 09-05-2013, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynamics

Hello and welcome.

Cheers

CliveG · 09-05-2013, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

Can't help on the Troll front, but welcome on board.

Cheers

Barrbeast · 09-05-2013, 17:13

Welcome

I am a fellow Troll owner but mine is a bit younger (2004).

Only been on here since mid March myself but already very glad I joined... and not just because I've found a whole load of others who like 4x4 porn!

jonela · 09-05-2013, 19:31

Hi, Welcome, I am also in France, Brittany,

09-05-2013, 12:19	#1
CliveG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: France Vehicle: nissan patrol gr y60 Posts: 265	New member from far shores of France! Hello there all,after having finally found a Nissan owners site that is not the other side of the world here goes.Been out in SW France for 11yrs now,had one 4.2 Patrol(ex has still got that!),one Mk1 Shogun and currently got a lhd 2.8 GR Y60.I have been looking for various parts to keep my old girl rejuvenated(1992) but parts over here are either very expensive or hard to come by.Had to have fuel pump rebuilt at a cost of 1300 euros,now head has got to be repaired,found a place in Cornwall that will do this at a reasonable price so can't wait for it to be back and running so I can rumble round the countryside again!Havn't been able to find any greenlaning or 4x4 clubs here(I am a novice) although have had to go to some remote semi-rough places to work.Would look forward to hearing from other Y60 owners(or others) especially if you have/know decent 2nd hand sources.Voila a bientot!

09-05-2013, 14:44	#7
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Je me lave avec mon poulet dans ma douche __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

09-05-2013, 12:36	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Welcome aboard, we got a few members on here with trol's so I reckon you'll be just fine. Plenty advice and banter on here you might even be lucky and find a link to a manual for it too.

09-05-2013, 13:12	#3
CliveG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: France Vehicle: nissan patrol gr y60 Posts: 265	Thanks for the welcome,have been having a look through posts etc to see if there's anything that helps.Managed to track down a 2nd hand Aussie manual online,for the 4.2 but still other stuff that helps.The garage I use,the owner competes in the Dakar when his wife lets him so is pretty resourceful,but the overriding problem here in France is car/parts costs so looking in the UK is much better value(even helping him get the head for a French Pajero sorted in UK!). Come on don't be shy Patrol owners!

09-05-2013, 13:35	#4
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Can't help on the Troll front, but welcome on board.

09-05-2013, 13:36	#5
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	I reckon the trol owners are all still at work Sounds like you've found your self a nice reliable garage.

09-05-2013, 13:49	#6
Dynamics Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Nelson's County Vehicle: TERRANO SWB 2.4 Petrol Posts: 568	Hello and welcome.

09-05-2013, 14:56	#8
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	hello and welcome , quite a few French based members on here , as for your patrol " problem " .... try billcar engineering , they do engine mods for the patrol

09-05-2013, 17:13	#14
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Welcome I am a fellow Troll owner but mine is a bit younger (2004). Only been on here since mid March myself but already very glad I joined... and not just because I've found a whole load of others who like 4x4 porn!

09-05-2013, 19:31	#15
jonela Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chateaunef du Faou, France Vehicle: 2000 LWB SE+ Posts: 906	Hi, Welcome, I am also in France, Brittany,