Nissan Patrol Air Box.

Jay666d · 27-01-2017, 18:48

So I've removed my air filter and I'm trying to remove the air box...

3x fasteners removed from inside the engine bay, there seems to be 3 more on the underside with captive bolt accessed from the wheel arch?

The problem is, they don't seem to be captive at all. When I go to loosen them, the whole lot just spins.

Anybody got any ideas? Am I doing it wrong?

Wheelie · 27-01-2017, 20:48

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Originally Posted by Jay666d

So I've removed my air filter and I'm trying to remove the air box...

3x fasteners removed from inside the engine bay, there seems to be 3 more on the underside with captive bolt accessed from the wheel arch?

The problem is, they don't seem to be captive at all. When I go to loosen them, the whole lot just spins.

Anybody got any ideas? Am I doing it wrong?

I ended up grinding mine off and fitting it with new bolts.

Jay666d · 27-01-2017, 22:13

I thought I might have to do that.

Cheers!

Wheelie · 27-01-2017, 22:54

I used 6mm hex bolts nuts and spring washers, just slide the hex bolt into the slots on the air box then washer and nut underneath and bobs your uncle

Barrbeast · 28-01-2017, 01:01

From memory the wheel arch ones have strange rubber nit type fittings which required lots of back and forth on the ratchet to get them off

Remember and put a blob of silicon in the air box drain hole

Banshee · 28-01-2017, 12:16

Probably already been though of but make sure it's all waterproofed when it goes back on, what about coach bolts with large heads? Then I'd probably sealant and paint

27-01-2017, 18:48	#1
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	Nissan Patrol Air Box. So I've removed my air filter and I'm trying to remove the air box... 3x fasteners removed from inside the engine bay, there seems to be 3 more on the underside with captive bolt accessed from the wheel arch? The problem is, they don't seem to be captive at all. When I go to loosen them, the whole lot just spins. Anybody got any ideas? Am I doing it wrong?

28-01-2017, 12:16	#6
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Probably already been though of but make sure it's all waterproofed when it goes back on, what about coach bolts with large heads? Then I'd probably sealant and paint __________________ 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!!!

27-01-2017, 22:13	#3
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	I thought I might have to do that. Cheers!

27-01-2017, 22:54	#4
Wheelie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Portsmouth Hampshire Vehicle: Nissan patrol 3.0 DI Posts: 638	I used 6mm hex bolts nuts and spring washers, just slide the hex bolt into the slots on the air box then washer and nut underneath and bobs your uncle

28-01-2017, 01:01	#5
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	From memory the wheel arch ones have strange rubber nit type fittings which required lots of back and forth on the ratchet to get them off Remember and put a blob of silicon in the air box drain hole