There is some very wrong information in this video. Nearly all cars on the road use some type of DOT brake and clutch fluid. A lot of cars, especially older ones including GQ/GU Patrols and 80 series Landcruisers, use a DEXRON type fluid in the power steering system. DEXRON 3/DEX III is a GM standard light gear oil which is also specced for a lot of older auto transmissions. If you put even a small amount of power steering fluid, auto trans fluid, or any type of mineral gear oil in your DOT brake or clutch system it will cause the master cylinder seals to swell and seize in the bore. It can happen in a few pumps of the pedal, leaving you stranded on the side of the road. Some people have already mentioned it in the older comments which may not get read. You guys should either edit it out of the video or put text on the screen pointing out the incorrect information.
Just saying I pre pack my wheel bearings with grease and then vacuum seal them and keep them in a safe place. Just one less thing to worry about and clean up after.
thats a great idea. i would say id do this too but my bearings are sealed hubs. only have to carry 1 spare and it covers all 4 corners 😅. but a great idea none the less. might share it with mates in our 4by group.
@@braydenclark5828 carry your oil, coolant, toilet chemical etc in bottom section of rear mounted garbage, dirty gear bag, minor leakage not too significant. I have a dedicated external compartment mounted on rear passenger side door of Patrol, it's where all that gear is contained in upright position, then garbage atop of it. Works a treat + gets lots of attention.
pro tip for the tools you carry - try and do the servicing/maintenance of your vehicle using the tools you have on board. it will ensure that you're only carrying what you need and that everything on your vehicle is covered. it's less of a problem if you have sensible manufacturers that don't just whatever size bolt they can find (i'm looking at you jeep) and have a metric tool set but still great for those less commonly used tools like 12v or obscure fixings.
a couple things i like to carry that i didnt see here. 1. bar of soap. of coarse you could use it for washing hands but a regular bar of soap is great for a temperary instant fix in a fuel tank.(unsure about plastic tanks). if you get a crack in a metal tank, rub the across(not along) the crack and it will instantly stop the leak. just leave the fuel cap loose. there is a video on my channel showing this in action. its great to get you out of trouble and to get home or to a camp site where you can do a longer term fix. 2. foam ear plugs. great for when someone loses a muffler on the track and they cant help but to rev everywhere. but this is not the reason. i use them to block the drains in the bottom of the doors when im doing longer deep river crossings. that way if i'm in the water longer than expected, i dont have to stress about flooding my car. they slow(if not stop) the ingress of water tremendously buying you much needed time to cross water or even perform a recovery. worth it hands down.
Grey beard 4WD here remote rural NSW and tie wire and a block of hardwood along with the race tape classic indeed hold everything 2gether..Restores my faith in humanity to see you people as representations of the youth of 2day.
With the super glue, get the gel type, means it won’t run everywhere. You want brake cleaner, not degreaser, doesn’t leave a residue, also works as start ya bastard in a pinch, or fire starter. Your tool kit is missing a fair bit, a bit of thick wall pipe which not only would work as a cheater bar, but also can hold things together with fencing wire/cable ties Another thing is liquid thread tape. If you have a wire rub through etc you can use the liquid tape to reinsulate it.
@@jdm8099 There are different types of brake cleaner. Some contain chlorinated organic compounds which can produce phosgene, a poisonous gas, if they are burned or heated by welding. Some are industrial ethanol in a can, which are safe to burn. Check the Safety Data Sheet if you are not sure which one you are using. If in doubt, don't ignite or even use it for cleaning parts before welding.
Great video guys, just a quick mention esp re hoses or belts, not only is it good to replace so its less likely to fail, you know the new part actually fits! Sometimes parts aren't always correct! (speaking from experience) 🤘
Cool. I can't think of anything spares related. The only additional tools might be disposable gloves, which aren't essential but make life better and a decent head torch, which I expect you have elsewhere anyhow. Final small point is it's always useful to use the tools that you take on a trip to work on your vehicle at home. You may not always want to, but it helps ensure the tools you carry can do the work you need.
Great video boys... on point...👍 When I change my wheel bearings, if the old ones are still good, I clean them, repack with fresh grease and wrap them up in a plastic bag and they are my spares. I do the same with, radiator hoses, belts, brake lines etc if they are still ok, they are perfect for spares and cheap. One thing Liam, I've never heard of using brake fluid as power steer fluid... I dont think that's right. Auto trans oil can be used as power steer fluid. Cheers Boys... good stuff...👍
silicone tape is underrated, saved me when the intercooler hose in my everest split ages from civilisation. wrapped it in the tape and then zip tied to stop it expanding too much and it got me 500kms to the shop!
Great video lads 🍻 I notice no spare filters & no way of getting oils into diffs etc though a length of Dan's hose & a funnel will do at a pinch. Instead of carrying a tub of bearing grease, carry a bearing packer full of grease. The Kinchrome one is very good. Throw in a water pump, a couple of tie rod ends & add an impact wrench to the cordless tools collection. I carry a fuel shut off solenoid as well.
Consider also a set of brake pads. Mud, sand and silt can get behind the pads and chew them out in no time, especially if driving thru water over tracks.
The most important thing to notice is, if you take no spares nothing will break. If you bring spares, the thing that breaks is not something you have spare. Using this knowledge I've crossed the Simpson desert 4 times with no spares and no dramas.
lol, I also did the Cape, central Aus and corner country with almost no spares, but the vehicle was less than 5 years old and sub 80k. not sure I'd be so keen now that it has 180k on the clock
I always take a can of WD40 for obvious reasons to remove stubborn parts....but mostly to disperse water.... i spray all electrical connectors in engine bay before doing any water crossing....great way to prevent chasing electrical dramas if something was to short out....
For the TD42 I would also suggest that you pack a spare fuel pump solinoid. Its a small cheap part ($50) . If it fails the Patrol is going nowhere fast. Its unlikey to fail but when going remote it the last thing that you want to happen
16:00 it’s even worth having 2 of the wheel bearing tools because when you do it up to 196nm sometimes they break so having a second is a life saver 🤝🏻
hi guys, another good video.glad that Liam put the tie wire in.tie wire and duct tape can fix anything,.on u_joints, if you bugga the rear you can still drive home with the front shaft, i have done it.one thing none of you had is a G CLAMP. works like a vice on lots of stuff, especially u-joints, and brake calipers. Dan mentioned distributer bolt spanner, used to buy a curved spanner that was made especially to get around the distributor. back when dizzy were at the rear of engine.mostly tho, u guys have it covered good to see .and keep up the good work.👍
Great that you all carry a great amount of spare parts, on a trip like yours I would be carrying spare fuel filters. And for your small ratchet straps once they are coiled up I use a hair tie to keep them nice and tidy and for my bigger ones I use 1 metre pull down straps(shortest I could get I suppose you could shorten them but very handy to have to keep your straps tidy) great video guys keep hitting the tracks and good luck 👍👍
Should make up a single 1' length with alligator clips the same size as the jumper leads then use 2 batteries on 24v works alot better for welding and throw a welding lens in
I carry a supercapacitor jump starter with a bypass setting that allows it to be connected directly to the battery cable to replace the battery if needed.
Nice vid guys it is essential to carry anything that might help you get out of a spot of trouble in the bush or remote area. Never hurts to be prepared for whatever might get you out a breakdown situation depending on the trip you are doing. If it's not you you might be able to help someone else out.
I carry front bearings and alternator as my mechanical replacement parts plus a lot of the usual items described here. Metal Zip Ties are cool, I think they're the go over taking 1000 plastic zip ties. I will be adding those for the next trip. But I refuse now to go without offset ring spanners and short spanners in my tool set. Breaker Bars both an ultra long and medium are necessary. Also at least a 3/8 flex ratchet for all those hard to reach angles.
good info there one thing we do as dirtbike riders is ensure that when maintaining our bikes at home is to make sure we have all the right tools in our bum bags that we carry when out on a ride and use the tools in that bag at home. Im sure Dan probably does the same being a bike rider as well. With my 80 being an auto I also carry a spare starter motor and fusible link! never needed either but good insurance
SOS Tape, wouldn't be without it. Seen it used on Radiator hoses & great for wrapping electrical in the bush. If you want a really strong fix use "Repair Wrap" 100X Stronger than duct Tape. (Available at Bunnings & other places) It's a one use (cost about $10) item - you use warm water & wrap it around even brake lines. (Seen it used on a Radiator Hose) BTW I have used Cable Ties twice within two days on two vehicles as Fan belts. In both cases with seized Alternators so went around the Engine & Water Pump. (One got 180 kms towing a Caravan to Geraldton at 80 kph). Joined & cut the ends except for one which was used to tighten from time to time. (Use the ones just wide enough to fit the grooves) Tyre Plugs - have seen & used up to 5 plugs in one hole which now a spare, was available in an emergency.
i lost a valve core on fraser Island on day one after my misses kept nagging me to deflate our tyres. Had no spare for the next week. Never tour without spare cores my dudes!
having the needed spares means that even if you cant, someone who helps can.... be it road side help or even towed into remote mechanic.... the spares you carry could save days of parts in transit.
A laser thermal temperature gun is a handy tool to roadside check wheel bearnings & hubs for excess heat before they fail as they will generate heat when they are on the way out.
Travelling in convoy. Air filter, 2 x snorkel socks, 1 in use, 1 always ready to go. Mass Air Flow Cleaner just incase all the above fail. Dirty MAF sensor, ZD30 runs poorly and drinks diesel. Found that out after returning from Cape York 2021. Touring outback. New oil filter, new fuel filer, new secondary fuel filter, new catch can filter, engine oil, enough for remote oil change plus top up amount. Coolant definitely 1litre for top up & reckonised coolant aditive (Rislone block seal) just incase a leak begins, internal "0" ring failure, head gasket on way out etc. Patro ZD30, T50 torx socket for serpentine belt (fan, alternator, water pump) tensioner replacement plus new tensioner as they fail frequency unfortunately and obviously the serpentine belt. Carry just about everything you mentioned but I should carry HTB grease. I carry a miniature grease gun and spare tube grease to continuously lube uni-joints as that alone extends their life immensely. Share my experience. New GU Patrol, heading to K'gari, asks dealer to lube uni joints prior to going. On Island, every major suspension recoil I can hear a unusual noise, climbs under car, uni joints dry as, not lubed as asked. Lube them, noise gone. Confronts dealer on return, they say only required every 40K service which I knew from manual, hence reason I requested it be done. Unrealistic service interval for a 4WD vehicle. Lube your unis frequently people. Regards, an envious Wealie, love K'gari. Hope it did you proud as it does us, every friggin visit love love love it.
Informative as usual, I did notice though, no spare fuel filter or air filters? I can relate to the Patrol wheels falling off, was doing a typical VHC for a week all was good, hit the Dargo road made a U, y and drivers side back wheel fell off. Well came away, I was very lucky felt it and it stayed under the wheel arch. After a couple hrs fixing and taking bolts from other wheels and gingerly driving back to Geelong, since then bought genuine GU alloy wheel studs and nuts.
Maybe a small grease gun. You guys kept talking about uni joints failing, when you got off Fraser just grease it all before you head back down the highway.
If its ifs and being pushed pretty hard a cv and rack + rod ends is a must. A few heavy duty cable ties and a couple metal ones for anything heat related. Few of the newer vehicles have some must have specialty tools, like the np300 has a ac belt that needs a slip tool.
I only know about the N70 Hilux, but a whole CV is relatively big and heavy (same with a rack), when all you need to keep things turning is the outer (shaft) part. pull the inner, seal the diff hole with something, and keep driving. a spare rack end is a good idea though
Boys good important video 😊few things that you all didn't have.. spare fuel filter water separator if you run it.. Spare key 🔑 for the car and even canopy... 5 ltr of engine oil 🛢 can do motor and diffs power steering will get you home in the end...
Pretty sure brake fluid is only for brake / clutch purposes. Some ATF would be the same as most P/steer setups. Dont mix em up might not agree with each other! Great video guys, Given me some shopping list items for my trip before i head to cape!
Patrick can I just say with all ur straps and tie downs use a tackle box to keep them neat and tidy, you guys have done amazing with this video is a great upload like always. Keep them coming guys
Fantastic video, I noticed no air or fuel filters in your kits that combined are very comprehensive. I assume the cordless drill is an impact one. Enjoy the island and the fantastic fishing
This is a good Old Fella’s trick haven’t heard of for a while. Using pepper in the radiator as a Bars Leaks type additive in a pinch can get you out of trouble sometimes too.
What software do you boys use when designing the likes of your canopy for blue prints? Need something a bit tidier then the old pen and paper drawings, and measurements. Would be appreciated if yous could get back to me! Cheers fellas !
Great video guys and you had some stuff i never even thought of. But i couldn't help but notice there was no engine oil or coolant. Granted in a pinch you can just use water instead of coolant but being in qld and on the beach oil and coolant should have definitely been in there.
Luv your work 👍 While where swapping ideas for spares on tourers I’ll throw in one idea I do is to use a pre packed front hub as a spare tyre Mount that can be swapped with the old one in case ok two then an old machinery trick with belts is to cable tie spare belts in place (on engine)ready to pop on quick time 😉 JA
As far as I can tell, brake fluid and power steering fluid are not the same. Power steering fluid is similar to hydraulic oil and brake fluid is generally glycol based. They should not be mixed.
Did anyone mention spare coolant and spare motor oil? It's surprising how often you need these essential items in older vehicles! Also like Dan l have some heavy duty jump leads, and it starts anything!
Hey guys love the video just thought u mite like to know when i changed the starter in my dads 1fz 80 it was a the original toyota starter from 93 with 573000 ks on it
Hey guys, love watching your vids. But this last year they’ve been all about the technical stuff. Really starting to miss the 4x4ing, exploring and camping vids. Was hoping for that this episode when I saw the beach, but it didn’t happen unfortunately. Hoping for next one 🙏
It's not, but if your power steering pump or box is leaking slightly, you can add a couple of caps of brake fluid and it swells the rubber seals and can stop a leak, not permanently, but temporary, and may just get you home and save running your pump dry.... 👍
Grab some spare emergency tyre valves not just the core. I had a valve tear off. Then had a failure with the spare. Luckily had reception and the legend racv bloke drove 3 hours in the high country to bring me a new valve and a big enough pry bar to change it.
Talking about belts and houses. Fit new or take new with u. I like to fit new and take good old as spare. Reason, have u ever tried to fit new belt or hose, and it's NOT the correct one 😢 Btw, love ur show😊
You're doing it wrong. Fit the new belts and hoses as a matter of course, carry the old ones as spares. You know they fit your car... Turbo and intercooler joiners and clamps too!
Most people have aftermarket Wheels, so carry some spare wheel nuts for them, BUT, do you have the correct wheel nuts if you need your SPARE Tyre? Awesome vid guys, love your work, Cheers from the Northern Rivers NSW 😃👍
Great episode guy's for all 4b users and especially for new comers to the game. It's prompted me to get my s##t together with mine. Looking forward to seeing the adventure you're on! Cheers fellas. I was actually around the area you had the he stole my car episode a couple weeks ago hoping I might bump into you but I thought you might be travelling at that time , it's very beautiful around there . I was in Melbourne from SA for a mate's birthday.
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Dan and his knowledge are worth his weight in GOLD!
Every friendship group needs a bloke like him, including the touch of OCD lol 😂
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There is some very wrong information in this video. Nearly all cars on the road use some type of DOT brake and clutch fluid. A lot of cars, especially older ones including GQ/GU Patrols and 80 series Landcruisers, use a DEXRON type fluid in the power steering system. DEXRON 3/DEX III is a GM standard light gear oil which is also specced for a lot of older auto transmissions. If you put even a small amount of power steering fluid, auto trans fluid, or any type of mineral gear oil in your DOT brake or clutch system it will cause the master cylinder seals to swell and seize in the bore. It can happen in a few pumps of the pedal, leaving you stranded on the side of the road. Some people have already mentioned it in the older comments which may not get read. You guys should either edit it out of the video or put text on the screen pointing out the incorrect information.
Just saying I pre pack my wheel bearings with grease and then vacuum seal them and keep them in a safe place. Just one less thing to worry about and clean up after.
Love this concept, I'll be doing similar, thanks.
thats a great idea. i would say id do this too but my bearings are sealed hubs. only have to carry 1 spare and it covers all 4 corners 😅. but a great idea none the less. might share it with mates in our 4by group.
Allways tape up the lids on oil bottles etc nothing worse than oil over everything
@@braydenclark5828 carry your oil, coolant, toilet chemical etc in bottom section of rear mounted garbage, dirty gear bag, minor leakage not too significant.
I have a dedicated external compartment mounted on rear passenger side door of Patrol, it's where all that gear is contained in upright position, then garbage atop of it. Works a treat + gets lots of attention.
Genius!
pro tip for the tools you carry - try and do the servicing/maintenance of your vehicle using the tools you have on board. it will ensure that you're only carrying what you need and that everything on your vehicle is covered. it's less of a problem if you have sensible manufacturers that don't just whatever size bolt they can find (i'm looking at you jeep) and have a metric tool set but still great for those less commonly used tools like 12v or obscure fixings.
a couple things i like to carry that i didnt see here.
1. bar of soap. of coarse you could use it for washing hands but a regular bar of soap is great for a temperary instant fix in a fuel tank.(unsure about plastic tanks). if you get a crack in a metal tank, rub the across(not along) the crack and it will instantly stop the leak. just leave the fuel cap loose. there is a video on my channel showing this in action. its great to get you out of trouble and to get home or to a camp site where you can do a longer term fix.
2. foam ear plugs. great for when someone loses a muffler on the track and they cant help but to rev everywhere. but this is not the reason. i use them to block the drains in the bottom of the doors when im doing longer deep river crossings. that way if i'm in the water longer than expected, i dont have to stress about flooding my car. they slow(if not stop) the ingress of water tremendously buying you much needed time to cross water or even perform a recovery. worth it hands down.
Grey beard 4WD here remote rural NSW and tie wire and a block of hardwood along with the race tape classic indeed hold everything 2gether..Restores my faith in humanity to see you people as representations of the youth of 2day.
With the super glue, get the gel type, means it won’t run everywhere. You want brake cleaner, not degreaser, doesn’t leave a residue, also works as start ya bastard in a pinch, or fire starter.
Your tool kit is missing a fair bit, a bit of thick wall pipe which not only would work as a cheater bar, but also can hold things together with fencing wire/cable ties
Another thing is liquid thread tape. If you have a wire rub through etc you can use the liquid tape to reinsulate it.
Great additions ! thanks mate !
arent you not supposed to burn brake cleaner?
@@jdm8099 There are different types of brake cleaner. Some contain chlorinated organic compounds which can produce phosgene, a poisonous gas, if they are burned or heated by welding. Some are industrial ethanol in a can, which are safe to burn. Check the Safety Data Sheet if you are not sure which one you are using. If in doubt, don't ignite or even use it for cleaning parts before welding.
Great video guys, just a quick mention esp re hoses or belts, not only is it good to replace so its less likely to fail, you know the new part actually fits! Sometimes parts aren't always correct! (speaking from experience) 🤘
Good point,also having the old as a spare even if it is 3 parts buggered, better than nothing in the bush to get you home.
Cool. I can't think of anything spares related. The only additional tools might be disposable gloves, which aren't essential but make life better and a decent head torch, which I expect you have elsewhere anyhow. Final small point is it's always useful to use the tools that you take on a trip to work on your vehicle at home. You may not always want to, but it helps ensure the tools you carry can do the work you need.
Great video boys... on point...👍 When I change my wheel bearings, if the old ones are still good, I clean them, repack with fresh grease and wrap them up in a plastic bag and they are my spares. I do the same with, radiator hoses, belts, brake lines etc if they are still ok, they are perfect for spares and cheap. One thing Liam, I've never heard of using brake fluid as power steer fluid... I dont think that's right. Auto trans oil can be used as power steer fluid.
Cheers Boys... good stuff...👍
A relatively rare selection of power steering systems are actually designed for DOT brake fluid, but generally you would be right that they use ATF
silicone tape is underrated, saved me when the intercooler hose in my everest split ages from civilisation. wrapped it in the tape and then zip tied to stop it expanding too much and it got me 500kms to the shop!
Good to hear! cheeers Matt!
Great video lads 🍻
I notice no spare filters & no way of getting oils into diffs etc though a length of Dan's hose & a funnel will do at a pinch.
Instead of carrying a tub of bearing grease, carry a bearing packer full of grease. The Kinchrome one is very good.
Throw in a water pump, a couple of tie rod ends & add an impact wrench to the cordless tools collection.
I carry a fuel shut off solenoid as well.
Just a couple of more things I carry are a grease gun, torque wrench, starter fluid and a tarp to lay on.
Consider also a set of brake pads. Mud, sand and silt can get behind the pads and chew them out in no time, especially if driving thru water over tracks.
The most important thing to notice is, if you take no spares nothing will break. If you bring spares, the thing that breaks is not something you have spare.
Using this knowledge I've crossed the Simpson desert 4 times with no spares and no dramas.
went to the Watagans last week with no spares and broke a CV on relatively easy track.
lol, I also did the Cape, central Aus and corner country with almost no spares, but the vehicle was less than 5 years old and sub 80k. not sure I'd be so keen now that it has 180k on the clock
I carry a heap of spares. Haven't broken anything for about 15 years & my last breakage, I had the part.
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I always take a can of WD40 for obvious reasons to remove stubborn parts....but mostly to disperse water.... i spray all electrical connectors in engine bay before doing any water crossing....great way to prevent chasing electrical dramas if something was to short out....
For the TD42 I would also suggest that you pack a spare fuel pump solinoid. Its a small cheap part ($50) . If it fails the Patrol is going nowhere fast. Its unlikey to fail but when going remote it the last thing that you want to happen
Spare filters especially fuel filters are good to carry
especially for common rail diesel
Looks good guys, I would add a tarp to lay out on floor, helps you stay clean also catches that dropped 10mm bolt
16:00 it’s even worth having 2 of the wheel bearing tools because when you do it up to 196nm sometimes they break so having a second is a life saver 🤝🏻
hi guys, another good video.glad that Liam put the tie wire in.tie wire and duct tape can fix anything,.on u_joints, if you bugga the rear you can still drive home with the front shaft, i have done it.one thing none of you had is a G CLAMP. works like a vice on lots of stuff, especially u-joints, and brake calipers. Dan mentioned distributer bolt spanner, used to buy a curved spanner that was made especially to get around the distributor. back when dizzy were at the rear of engine.mostly tho, u guys have it covered good to see .and keep up the good work.👍
Great that you all carry a great amount of spare parts, on a trip like yours I would be carrying spare fuel filters. And for your small ratchet straps once they are coiled up I use a hair tie to keep them nice and tidy and for my bigger ones I use 1 metre pull down straps(shortest I could get I suppose you could shorten them but very handy to have to keep your straps tidy) great video guys keep hitting the tracks and good luck 👍👍
Should make up a single 1' length with alligator clips the same size as the jumper leads then use 2 batteries on 24v works alot better for welding and throw a welding lens in
I carry a supercapacitor jump starter with a bypass setting that allows it to be connected directly to the battery cable to replace the battery if needed.
Hi, Those waterfalls I met you at the other day were spectacular and it was very cool meeting a TH-camr for the first time. Enjoy your fish and chips!
Nice vid guys it is essential to carry anything that might help you get out of a spot of trouble in the bush or remote area. Never hurts to be prepared for whatever might get you out a breakdown situation depending on the trip you are doing. If it's not you you might be able to help someone else out.
I carry front bearings and alternator as my mechanical replacement parts plus a lot of the usual items described here.
Metal Zip Ties are cool, I think they're the go over taking 1000 plastic zip ties. I will be adding those for the next trip.
But I refuse now to go without offset ring spanners and short spanners in my tool set.
Breaker Bars both an ultra long and medium are necessary. Also at least a 3/8 flex ratchet for all those hard to reach angles.
good info there
one thing we do as dirtbike riders is ensure that when maintaining our bikes at home is to make sure we have all the right tools in our bum bags that we carry when out on a ride and use the tools in that bag at home.
Im sure Dan probably does the same being a bike rider as well.
With my 80 being an auto I also carry a spare starter motor and fusible link! never needed either but good insurance
SOS Tape, wouldn't be without it. Seen it used on Radiator hoses & great for wrapping electrical in the bush.
If you want a really strong fix use "Repair Wrap" 100X Stronger than duct Tape. (Available at Bunnings & other places)
It's a one use (cost about $10) item - you use warm water & wrap it around even brake lines.
(Seen it used on a Radiator Hose)
BTW I have used Cable Ties twice within two days on two vehicles as Fan belts.
In both cases with seized Alternators so went around the Engine & Water Pump. (One got 180 kms towing a Caravan to Geraldton at 80 kph).
Joined & cut the ends except for one which was used to tighten from time to time. (Use the ones just wide enough to fit the grooves)
Tyre Plugs - have seen & used up to 5 plugs in one hole which now a spare, was available in an emergency.
Steel cable ties for hot spots, exhaust for example.
Torque wrench or digital version.
Fuel filter. You can always blow out the air filter.
i lost a valve core on fraser Island on day one after my misses kept nagging me to deflate our tyres. Had no spare for the next week. Never tour without spare cores my dudes!
having the needed spares means that even if you cant, someone who helps can.... be it road side help or even towed into remote mechanic.... the spares you carry could save days of parts in transit.
A laser thermal temperature gun is a handy tool to roadside check wheel bearnings & hubs for excess heat before they fail as they will generate heat when they are on the way out.
Travelling in convoy.
Air filter, 2 x snorkel socks, 1 in use, 1 always ready to go.
Mass Air Flow Cleaner just incase all the above fail.
Dirty MAF sensor, ZD30 runs poorly and drinks diesel. Found that out after returning from Cape York 2021.
Touring outback.
New oil filter, new fuel filer, new secondary fuel filter, new catch can filter, engine oil, enough for remote oil change plus top up amount.
Coolant definitely 1litre for top up & reckonised coolant aditive (Rislone block seal) just incase a leak begins, internal "0" ring failure, head gasket on way out etc.
Patro ZD30, T50 torx socket for serpentine belt (fan, alternator, water pump) tensioner replacement plus new tensioner as they fail frequency unfortunately and obviously the serpentine belt.
Carry just about everything you mentioned but I should carry HTB grease.
I carry a miniature grease gun and spare tube grease to continuously lube uni-joints as that alone extends their life immensely.
Share my experience.
New GU Patrol, heading to K'gari, asks dealer to lube uni joints prior to going.
On Island, every major suspension recoil I can hear a unusual noise, climbs under car, uni joints dry as, not lubed as asked.
Lube them, noise gone.
Confronts dealer on return, they say only required every 40K service which I knew from manual, hence reason I requested it be done.
Unrealistic service interval for a 4WD vehicle. Lube your unis frequently people.
Regards, an envious Wealie, love K'gari. Hope it did you proud as it does us, every friggin visit love love love it.
Informative boys , thanks for sharing, lov the channel ❤
Informative as usual, I did notice though, no spare fuel filter or air filters?
I can relate to the Patrol wheels falling off, was doing a typical VHC for a week all was good, hit the Dargo road made a U, y and drivers side back wheel fell off. Well came away, I was very lucky felt it and it stayed under the wheel arch. After a couple hrs fixing and taking bolts from other wheels and gingerly driving back to Geelong, since then bought genuine GU alloy wheel studs and nuts.
Maybe a small grease gun. You guys kept talking about uni joints failing, when you got off Fraser just grease it all before you head back down the highway.
They not only take up room but add weight and it won’t matter how comprehensive the kit is, you can bet you will need a part you haven’t got 😂
If its ifs and being pushed pretty hard a cv and rack + rod ends is a must.
A few heavy duty cable ties and a couple metal ones for anything heat related.
Few of the newer vehicles have some must have specialty tools, like the np300 has a ac belt that needs a slip tool.
I only know about the N70 Hilux, but a whole CV is relatively big and heavy (same with a rack), when all you need to keep things turning is the outer (shaft) part. pull the inner, seal the diff hole with something, and keep driving.
a spare rack end is a good idea though
Boys good important video 😊few things that you all didn't have.. spare fuel filter water separator if you run it.. Spare key 🔑 for the car and even canopy... 5 ltr of engine oil 🛢 can do motor and diffs power steering will get you home in the end...
Pretty sure brake fluid is only for brake / clutch purposes. Some ATF would be the same as most P/steer setups. Dont mix em up might not agree with each other! Great video guys, Given me some shopping list items for my trip before i head to cape!
Great to see you boys out enjoying yourselves 😊
Patrick can I just say with all ur straps and tie downs use a tackle box to keep them neat and tidy, you guys have done amazing with this video is a great upload like always. Keep them coming guys
this video was realy helpful, id be keen to see you guys doing some of the repairs in the field to learn from as well.
Fantastic video, I noticed no air or fuel filters in your kits that combined are very comprehensive. I assume the cordless drill is an impact one.
Enjoy the island and the fantastic fishing
It's a good reminder on what we need to remember to carry & what we might notcreally need to carry
U guys are lucky to have patrolapart in your neighbourhood, I live in western A, north or Perth with a gu zd30 2010 Ute always needing parts.
If you have a steel fuel tank a bar of soap is cheap insurance for potential cracks
This is a good Old Fella’s trick haven’t heard of for a while. Using pepper in the radiator as a Bars Leaks type additive in a pinch can get you out of trouble sometimes too.
@@evil17 haven't heard that one. Cheers
What software do you boys use when designing the likes of your canopy for blue prints? Need something a bit tidier then the old pen and paper drawings, and measurements. Would be appreciated if yous could get back to me! Cheers fellas !
Terrain Tamer has good kits for the land cruises and I would say for patrols as well.
Great video guys and you had some stuff i never even thought of. But i couldn't help but notice there was no engine oil or coolant. Granted in a pinch you can just use water instead of coolant but being in qld and on the beach oil and coolant should have definitely been in there.
Luv your work 👍
While where swapping ideas for spares on tourers I’ll throw in one idea I do is to use a pre packed front hub as a spare tyre Mount that can be swapped with the old one in case ok two then an old machinery trick with belts is to cable tie spare belts in place (on engine)ready to pop on quick time 😉
JA
Tie rod end is a handy one to carry as well.
As far as I can tell, brake fluid and power steering fluid are not the same. Power steering fluid is similar to hydraulic oil and brake fluid is generally glycol based. They should not be mixed.
Did anyone mention spare coolant and spare motor oil? It's surprising how often you need these essential items in older vehicles!
Also like Dan l have some heavy duty jump leads, and it starts anything!
We forgot to mention it but Dan has both ! You can just spot it when he pulls his draw out
@@AussieArvos Dan has everything lol 😆 l did miss it, thankfully he didn't!
Dan the man takes half the ep just on his parts 😂
Love ya stuff guys can't wait to see what you have been up to
Thanks lads. Cheers. PS: I;ll be adding tthe gasket maker to my kit
Hey guys, it was me at little Murray’s camp with my son. Hope your trip is going well.
Hey lads. I’m planning a trip across the Simpson from the Finke desert race in June. So I’m super keen on that auto tool kit. What one is it?
Well done guy's and its given me what i need to add to my kitty.
The sos tape is fantastic radiator hoses power steering hoses too
Geeking out hard..
Gotta appreciate the professionalism and passion , but unfortunately I’m “Geeked Out” .
See y’all on the next one 👌
Hey guys love the video just thought u mite like to know when i changed the starter in my dads 1fz 80 it was a the original toyota starter from 93 with 573000 ks on it
I have a feeling that Aussie Arvos need a fishing shirt range for next summer! Gentleman sizing too :)
Good video on what use all carry but what was the kingcrome tool kit dan had how many piece kit was it or what kit was it.
150 Piece toolkit, www.kincrome.com.au/portable-tool-kits/portable-tool-kit-150-piece-k1870
Love this! Always good to have spares around :)
I’ve never heard of anyone putting clutch or brake fluid in a power steering unit. That’s normally ATF fluid as a backup.
Hey guys, love watching your vids. But this last year they’ve been all about the technical stuff. Really starting to miss the 4x4ing, exploring and camping vids. Was hoping for that this episode when I saw the beach, but it didn’t happen unfortunately. Hoping for next one 🙏
When is brake fluid suitable for power ateering use? In an emergency?
It's not, but if your power steering pump or box is leaking slightly, you can add a couple of caps of brake fluid and it swells the rubber seals and can stop a leak, not permanently, but temporary, and may just get you home and save running your pump dry.... 👍
@@bigcoltv sweet as. Thanks for the explanation. Cheers
Grab some spare emergency tyre valves not just the core.
I had a valve tear off. Then had a failure with the spare.
Luckily had reception and the legend racv bloke drove 3 hours in the high country to bring me a new valve and a big enough pry bar to change it.
Talking about belts and houses. Fit new or take new with u. I like to fit new and take good old as spare. Reason, have u ever tried to fit new belt or hose, and it's NOT the correct one 😢
Btw, love ur show😊
Woohoo, 40 minute video on a Sunday arvo. That’s me set. 👍🏼
You're doing it wrong. Fit the new belts and hoses as a matter of course, carry the old ones as spares. You know they fit your car... Turbo and intercooler joiners and clamps too!
OBD2 code reader to diagnose and clear faults on a car made this century!
Most people have aftermarket Wheels, so carry some spare wheel nuts for them, BUT, do you have the correct wheel nuts if you need your SPARE Tyre? Awesome vid guys, love your work, Cheers from the Northern Rivers NSW 😃👍
I have the same little green box, and a purple one.
Great episode guy's for all 4b users and especially for new comers to the game. It's prompted me to get my s##t together with mine. Looking forward to seeing the adventure you're on! Cheers fellas. I was actually around the area you had the he stole my car episode a couple weeks ago hoping I might bump into you but I thought you might be travelling at that time , it's very beautiful around there . I was in Melbourne from SA for a mate's birthday.
Landcruiser optional accessory for sure haha I carry it too 🤙
Good to Pat carrying his toyota factory handbrake in the rear and showing it off to us 😅
Great video Come on guys who has the spare water pumps trips like these they fail there cheap and handy to have in the back
Nice one gents, just don't light the brake cleaner, the fumes are toxic.
Don’t use galvanised tie wire, use the other black one. Stronger
Patrick’s block of wood is clearly his handbrake 😂
Don't forget a GVM upgrade to carry all the spares mentioned in the comments.
Can I just add I did notice no one had a spare alternator? I personally take one is there any reason you guys don’t?
The SOS tape is deadly used it to hold shitty hoses together.
Tripod for your Video camera .. 40 minutes of swaying around gets to be a bit much. Still the best channel on TH-cam for sure.
Isn't power steering fluid the same as auto transmission fluid not brake fluid?
Great video boys, only think I would say is maybe some more fluids and maybe some fuel doctor in case of bad fuel, saved me before
Nice video mate, keep it up, also, patrick, love ur 80!
Cheers mate!!
Great video lad's 👍
Great video it gave me a good laugh😂 plus it was great to get me thinking.
Gday, great topic that’ll be helpful to quite a few id say…
Either missed, or they don’t pack any… do you guys carry spare wheel studs?
Pls be aware that a power steering DON'T take brake fluid. It's normally an automatic gearbox fluid.
VH! Respect bro... miss my SLE
Patricks emergency 10mm is cool as
Dan's but yeah
Unfortunately if your vehicle breaks down you can't get a lift with Dan. GVM is already exceeded. 😂
The the Nissan boys need a spare Toyota badge
Great stuff