Just bought an 02 Sentra a bit ago and this video made me want a Patrol so bad, I always loved Datsuns as a kid but my Sentra made me realize how in love I've always been with Nissan vehicles 😂
Cheeky title. 😁 I thought it was an end of an era. Good to see the 80 is getting some much needed love. Looking forward to seeing what you do to it. If that GU has been with the family for ages, it should be a keeper. Just like the 80, they're a classic 4WD.
@@macdouglas1087 it’s actually a running joke with Moog’s from MCM that he says their the best, its to take the piss on another large Australian TH-cam account
Top video as always. Just a warning in handling radiator coolant. It has a common base chemical called ethylene glycol, which is highly toxic and can damage the kidneys even if swallowed in small amounts. Ethylene glycol can be absorbed in minimal amounts from skin contact or inhalation, however it is most toxic when ingested. Keep up the great content. Your videos are very interesting and educational.
Omg I thought this was the end of an era! Thank your mum for keeping this rig and letting you boys use it, I can’t wait to see more to come and what is to come up with the old cruiser too
Just a good tip for you legends, I would be doing brake and clutch fluid flush. Manufactures recommend every 2 years but the fact it’s been sitting would highly recommend. Keep up the awesome content 👌👌👌
Most underrated Patrol, My tb45 1998 is just over 400ks, replaced all the same items in the video, also replaced the radiator and viscous coupling and fan, only use genuine parts Had mine for 20 years, run like new, chews the juice thou
Thought this was a permanent swap, but pleased you've brought back to life a family car, which is looking really good. Great episode and it'll be fun to watch along with the refurb of the 80. Nice one!
Thank youuuu sooo much I have a tb45 as well an it was overheating an there’s not that much videos and stuff to how to change thermostat I pulled it apart an that was the problem ahah
If you pull the gas off it you will find it goes a lot better, looks like a impco 225cfm setup. Think of it like running a 40mm throttle body over the standard 65mm or so.
Been doing some major work on my HZJ80. Like you found Miles of wires under the dash. Carefully chopped one by one then checked all lights and functions. I now have quarter of a wheelie bin full of STUF!!. I don't like the Patrols but they usually should go like a rocket. Also been doing some work on a FZJ80 with gas conversion. Makes the Star Ship Enterprise look slow but uses more fuel.
Great video! Could you explain what key features or experiences made you switch to the Nissan Patrol? Was it more about performance, comfort, or reliability?
Gday from Fraser Island Mobile Breakdown Service at Eurong. I think you were up here around Xmas last year? To check thermostat opening correctly, no need to remove, just take off radiator cap and run motor until top hose gets hot and you can see fluid circulating. Cheers
Imagine owning that gu from new. Half a million kms is unheard of with new cars. I bought a new hilux back in 2021 and with less than 60k on it been back to the dealer 3 or 4 times for warranty repairs 😅
Definitely not unheard of at all. I rented a 2020 Kia Rio with 600,000kms and those things are a piece of crap. My girlfriends 2018 corolla has 380k, fathers 2022 Hilux rogue has 300k already and only had dpf issue so far
They really are. I've owned a bunch of 4x4's, and as much as I love the older Toyota's, you really can't beat a GU Patrol for toughness....the drivelines are just about bulletproof. 4.8 motor is excellent and can make good power, but they have a severe drinking problem, so I prefer the old TD42.
Is that a 'Hiclone' on the intake pipe? If it's still in there, I strongly recommend that you turf it in the bin!!! I think you will be impressed at the extra performance you get out of her.
Aye if you wanna stop any new mold from forming just grab some kmart dehumidifiers and chuck them under the seats for a few weeks, works wonders for me!
When you say GAS do you mean LPG? Mine is dual fuel. Unleaded and LPG. Unfortunately, I’m rural and many servos are closing LPG pumps. City dwellers are always looked after and regional folks are overlooked.
Not sure if sarcasm, but they kind of are lol. Cruisers need too much $$ to fix the driveline to do what patrols do stock. But patrols don’t have nice engines like cruisers
After using a Landcruiser Prado comparing it to the Nissan patrol td42, will take the Nissan everytime. Probably the best 4wd I have used. Some other Toyotas have disappointed as well. I think Toyotas are over hyped and overpriced compared to the patrol.
Hey guys just a quick lil bit of information if you’d are planning on keeping it for a while I recommend putting it on straight petrol so it runs cooler and is also a little bit more efficient
I have a GQ manual TD42 and a auto GU TB45. I love both cars. I'm not sure if it was OK for the water temperature to climb up so high without cooking the engine gaskets.
TB45 insanely basic and reliable engine, mines done nearly 450k but they are known to run up to a million ks. May be slow but just keep on trucking, only issue they have is the cylinder heads dont like lpg
Hat off to Japanese engendering! It keeps on going! It is ready for club permit! It looks great! Still useable as current! What is the timing belt or chain situation though!?
Yeah, my dedicated LPG BF wagon 'distance to empty dropped off a cliff the moment it passed 80km to empty. It's record was using 30km of gas, in the 7km trip home from work & to the servo...
I looked at an old Patrol recently when I was looking around for something to go camping with. The one I looked at had done 400,000 kms. I wasn't going to take my chances though and ended up buying a mercedes van instead to do vanlife.
Wish you’d thrown that new temp sensor in some hot water to show it in action, and I can’t believe you did the struts AFTER putting all the gear in the engine bay.
i wish the previous owner of my gq knew that, shagged the synchros from what i assume is putting it in a boghole, now replacing the gearbox in my driveway hahahah
Did you work out how to turn the airbag light off? You need to turn the ignition on and press the door light switch 7-9 times, this somehow resets the system, google and you will find more details
at 10:04, on the radiator cap, there is a hose, mine has that tube for the hose aswell but I dont have the hose, nore know where it goes, could someone help
It's hard to find an honest mechanic nowadays. I've been "ripped off" multiple times by different shops, would love to people like you guys to open up a shop here in Jakarta, Indonesia. I think my Ford Everest is starting to fall apart.
Red has the longest wavelength, the shortest frequency, and the lowest energy. To appear as red, it has to absorb more wavelength, and this causes a significant fade in the color. Red paint needs UV additives, i was a Painter. But i first noticed this in fishing lures as Red coloured lures totally lose their colour at about 7 meters. Same for Red fish they look silver to white in clear water until they get closer to the surface then magically turn red.
If that thing runs on dedicated gas it's normal for it to take a little bit to start. I had a Holden VF on gas, Holden says upto 10seconds to start is within their tolerance.... having had cars that barely spend 1 or 2 seconds on the starter it's deffs a bit strange hitting the starter for 6-8 seconds
super cool truck. Just have aTB45 Patrol laying around unused! Gas is going to sap your power as is >500k kms! Did you know they still make the TB45 and TB48 engines. The TB45 is fitted to Nissan Civilian buses for the middle east. TB48s live on in the still in production Y61....or the GU as it is known in Australia. A healthyTB45 should still make 200hp in old money
This reminds me of my dad’s GQ patrol we kept using it until we upgraded to a newer car and now it just sits. Also you guy’s gonna sell the blue GU or will it be a spare 4WD like what you guys are doing now?
Every video I watch of you blokes I learn something new. An inspiration to anyone willing to put in a little bit of love I reckon!
Thanks Jago!
YES!!! What a great start to the day, bringing a patrol back to life, even if it's not a permanent swap
Just bought an 02 Sentra a bit ago and this video made me want a Patrol so bad, I always loved Datsuns as a kid but my Sentra made me realize how in love I've always been with Nissan vehicles 😂
Cheeky title. 😁 I thought it was an end of an era. Good to see the 80 is getting some much needed love. Looking forward to seeing what you do to it. If that GU has been with the family for ages, it should be a keeper. Just like the 80, they're a classic 4WD.
Haha sorry about that Fatman! 😂 Yeah it really is! Another great jap 4wd!
I didn't think I would enjoy a video on fixing up a Nissan. Yet here we are! Right to the end. Thank you!
Bestest 4WD channel on the internet next to Mighty car mods✌️
Too kind!
Might car mods are not a 4wd channel tho
@@macdouglas1087 it’s actually a running joke with Moog’s from MCM that he says their the best, its to take the piss on another large Australian TH-cam account
@@macdouglas1087 MCM is Australia’s biggest and best 4x4 TH-cam channel
@@sambeazley3900 😂✌️
Holly shit you gave me a panick attack thinking you where getting rid of the 80
Guys, you already have an epic channel. You really don't need to bait people to come watch your amazing videos 😂🍻
Facts
Top video as always. Just a warning in handling radiator coolant. It has a common base chemical called ethylene glycol, which is highly toxic and can damage the kidneys even if swallowed in small amounts. Ethylene glycol can be absorbed in minimal amounts from skin contact or inhalation, however it is most toxic when ingested. Keep up the great content. Your videos are very interesting and educational.
Glycol is a popular murder weapon for disgruntled wives. Works as well as certain mushrooms.
being an LPG running engine that’s run hot a few times id be changing the spark plugs soon as possible
This sorta content is why I love this channel, keen to see what happens with the 80.
Thanks Hughesy!
Omg I thought this was the end of an era! Thank your mum for keeping this rig and letting you boys use it, I can’t wait to see more to come and what is to come up with the old cruiser too
Well done boys. Love the content of fixing stuff up and showing ppl to do things themself.
Just a good tip for you legends, I would be doing brake and clutch fluid flush. Manufactures recommend every 2 years but the fact it’s been sitting would highly recommend. Keep up the awesome content 👌👌👌
The 4.5 and 4.8 are bullet-proof
The tb42 walked so the tb45 and 48 could run
@@jakey7525 idk about the 45 running, maybe walking in an endurance race
Yeah, the 4.5 is pretty crap @@sanne3704
4.5 is a peice of shit
Most underrated Patrol, My tb45 1998 is just over 400ks, replaced all the same items in the video, also replaced the radiator and viscous coupling and fan, only use genuine parts
Had mine for 20 years, run like new, chews the juice thou
Now that is this channel has a fleet of patrols I consider it legit 😊
Wait, what?! No more 80? Phew! It's only temporary. You got me there. 👍 I thought it was adios to the 80. That GU looks like a keeper. Good work boys.
Thank hammerrocks, yeah it's actually a really nice GU!
Thought this was a permanent swap, but pleased you've brought back to life a family car, which is looking really good. Great episode and it'll be fun to watch along with the refurb of the 80. Nice one!
Thanks mate! Me too!
OH yes Patrol content, so we can hope to see some trips with this car?😍😍. Best 4x4 channel.
Pls dont get rid of the 80
It’s a legend
Love both of your commitment to never cleaning an engine bay 😅
The trusty and unbelievably reliable tb45…there nothing more efficient at turning fuel into noise and not much else😂😂
Great episode. Make sure to replace the Incab filter after having that mould.
This was great boys! Love learning bits and pieces along the way as well!
Now, that would be an awesome collaboration. You guys and mighty car mods.
Thank youuuu sooo much I have a tb45 as well an it was overheating an there’s not that much videos and stuff to how to change thermostat I pulled it apart an that was the problem ahah
What a great video. Good to see the old girl alive again
Would love to see more vids on fixing what’s to come!
If you pull the gas off it you will find it goes a lot better, looks like a impco 225cfm setup.
Think of it like running a 40mm throttle body over the standard 65mm or so.
Good vid guys! Definitely keen to see more of what you guys do to the GU!
Don't get rid of the 80 pat.. one day we will build one as well.
Well done boys, keep up the great content
Thanks Brian!
Been doing some major work on my HZJ80. Like you found Miles of wires under the dash. Carefully chopped one by one then checked all lights and functions. I now have quarter of a wheelie bin full of STUF!!. I don't like the Patrols but they usually should go like a rocket. Also been doing some work on a FZJ80 with gas conversion. Makes the Star Ship Enterprise look slow but uses more fuel.
Great video! Could you explain what key features or experiences made you switch to the Nissan Patrol? Was it more about performance, comfort, or reliability?
very good work
Gday from Fraser Island Mobile Breakdown Service at Eurong. I think you were up here around Xmas last year? To check thermostat opening correctly, no need to remove, just take off radiator cap and run motor until top hose gets hot and you can see fluid circulating. Cheers
Owned a tb45 before. One hell of an engine. ❤️🔥
thought I'd never see the day, Liam wont let this go
Looking forward to following along with this!
Somebody fell for the Hiclone scam... 🤣🤣
Imagine owning that gu from new. Half a million kms is unheard of with new cars. I bought a new hilux back in 2021 and with less than 60k on it been back to the dealer 3 or 4 times for warranty repairs 😅
Yeah pretty crazy , original engine, really nothing's ever gone wrong with it.
@@AussieArvos back when they made cars to last
Definitely not unheard of at all. I rented a 2020 Kia Rio with 600,000kms and those things are a piece of crap. My girlfriends 2018 corolla has 380k, fathers 2022 Hilux rogue has 300k already and only had dpf issue so far
I need to import one of these to the states. One of the best Nissan's ever made.
The UAE still get the 4.8 (the best motor available) brand new and they are left hand drive too.
They really are. I've owned a bunch of 4x4's, and as much as I love the older Toyota's, you really can't beat a GU Patrol for toughness....the drivelines are just about bulletproof.
4.8 motor is excellent and can make good power, but they have a severe drinking problem, so I prefer the old TD42.
This looks much better than the 80, I like the blue, keep it as a new project.
Good episode boys 👍looking forward to the next one 💯
Is that a 'Hiclone' on the intake pipe? If it's still in there, I strongly recommend that you turf it in the bin!!! I think you will be impressed at the extra performance you get out of her.
Great content u guys never disappoint can’t wait for what’s next cheers
best start to my day cheers fellas!
Thanks mate!
SUNDAY MADE! Thanks legends.
Thanks Nick!!
Get rid of the LPG. Put long range tank in. Turn into an awesome tourer. Keep up the good work 👍
It's amazing how many views just having a patrol on the thumb nail gets. Can't wait for the 80 to be fresh.
Aye if you wanna stop any new mold from forming just grab some kmart dehumidifiers and chuck them under the seats for a few weeks, works wonders for me!
Really a Great video. wants more Nissan Patrol content 🤩
You should have popped the globe out of the flashing airbag light in the dash whilst you had it apart 😂😂😂
After you disconnect an airbag you need to perform a reset procedure in a GU Patrol and is just a series of key cycles, super easy
When you say GAS do you mean LPG? Mine is dual fuel. Unleaded and LPG. Unfortunately, I’m rural and many servos are closing LPG pumps. City dwellers are always looked after and regional folks are overlooked.
Yep duel fuel LPG!
I have a garage for that once your done with it, better than leaving it sit around, I could use it to swap my LS3 over as mine is a bit second hand.
Because Patrols are waaaaaaaay better than landcruisers hahahaha cant wait to see the next episodes bro, good on ya
Not sure if sarcasm, but they kind of are lol. Cruisers need too much $$ to fix the driveline to do what patrols do stock. But patrols don’t have nice engines like cruisers
@@rileyhd3473 very very well said patrol engines aren’t great but diffs gearbox axles everything under car is super solid and does very well
After using a Landcruiser Prado comparing it to the Nissan patrol td42, will take the Nissan everytime. Probably the best 4wd I have used. Some other Toyotas have disappointed as well. I think Toyotas are over hyped and overpriced compared to the patrol.
@@rileyhd3473 Landcruiser's have better diesel engines, but the Petrol engines are better in Nissan, go the mighty TB's and VK56!
@@ironhorse7601 %100. And even the diesel engines in the cruisers that are sought after (1hdt ft/ fte/ ftm) are like 20k alone lol
Hey guys just a quick lil bit of information if you’d are planning on keeping it for a while I recommend putting it on straight petrol so it runs cooler and is also a little bit more efficient
Id be ditching the cruiser and keeping the Patrol!
Yep agree
Same
nissan is Renault
and Toyota is Toyota….
Only if it was the TD 4.2. Not the petrol.
@@User33817even more reason to change.
I have a GQ manual TD42 and a auto GU TB45. I love both cars. I'm not sure if it was OK for the water temperature to climb up so high without cooking the engine gaskets.
There is an airbag like reset procedure, just google it that will stop the airbag light flashing.
Great vid well done! Airbag light flashing? Replace the clock spring ...
Bit disappointed to not see the "scrub daddy" being used during the clean up 😉
😂😂😂 comment of the day , next time 😜
Going to make some great content guys, Well done.
Thanks Bush TV!
TB45 insanely basic and reliable engine, mines done nearly 450k but they are known to run up to a million ks. May be slow but just keep on trucking, only issue they have is the cylinder heads dont like lpg
Check the oil cooler above the oil filter, they block up with sludge pretty commonly
Dan's happy he's not the only one filling at every servo now
Esa carrocería es brutal 🙌🏼
Mum and dad have a lot of answer for with that wiring mess 😂😂
😂😂😂
Hat off to Japanese engendering! It keeps on going! It is ready for club permit! It looks great! Still useable as current! What is the timing belt or chain situation though!?
Awesome vid guys goodluck with it all
Best driveline in the 4x4 world
At that many km, i would have chucked a radiator in would have a lot of growth in the tubes reducing capacity
If they rest they rust great vid guys
Yeah, my dedicated LPG BF wagon 'distance to empty dropped off a cliff the moment it passed 80km to empty. It's record was using 30km of gas, in the 7km trip home from work & to the servo...
God imagine aussie arvo's doing a collab with the greatest 4wd channel on TH-cam surely the stars won't align for us 😮
I looked at an old Patrol recently when I was looking around for something to go camping with. The one I looked at had done 400,000 kms. I wasn't going to take my chances though and ended up buying a mercedes van instead to do vanlife.
Wish you’d thrown that new temp sensor in some hot water to show it in action, and I can’t believe you did the struts AFTER putting all the gear in the engine bay.
Yay! Full Patrol Crew! 👏👏👏
Don't forget the heater hoses as well . Sold a lot of motors because they weren't done .
Don't forget transmission fluids brothers
i wish the previous owner of my gq knew that, shagged the synchros from what i assume is putting it in a boghole, now replacing the gearbox in my driveway hahahah
Remember to replace the spark plugs for better starting and economy
Did you work out how to turn the airbag light off? You need to turn the ignition on and press the door light switch 7-9 times, this somehow resets the system, google and you will find more details
at 10:04, on the radiator cap, there is a hose, mine has that tube for the hose aswell but I dont have the hose, nore know where it goes, could someone help
It's hard to find an honest mechanic nowadays. I've been "ripped off" multiple times by different shops, would love to people like you guys to open up a shop here in Jakarta, Indonesia. I think my Ford Everest is starting to fall apart.
Hello great videos love watching y'all videos. Where did y'all get the hood light from. How much do y'all spend on one trip going on.
Nice work lads. 🎉
Red paint fades really bad on GU bonnet goes first I know !
Red has the longest wavelength, the shortest frequency, and the lowest energy. To appear as red, it has to absorb more wavelength, and this causes a significant fade in the color. Red paint needs UV additives, i was a Painter. But i first noticed this in fishing lures as Red coloured lures totally lose their colour at about 7 meters. Same for Red fish they look silver to white in clear water until they get closer to the surface then magically turn red.
If that thing runs on dedicated gas it's normal for it to take a little bit to start. I had a Holden VF on gas, Holden says upto 10seconds to start is within their tolerance.... having had cars that barely spend 1 or 2 seconds on the starter it's deffs a bit strange hitting the starter for 6-8 seconds
YES mate, about bloody time ahaha
super cool truck. Just have aTB45 Patrol laying around unused! Gas is going to sap your power as is >500k kms! Did you know they still make the TB45 and TB48 engines. The TB45 is fitted to Nissan Civilian buses for the middle east. TB48s live on in the still in production Y61....or the GU as it is known in Australia. A healthyTB45 should still make 200hp in old money
I love 4500 motor. Get rid of the gas put long-range tank u have a fwd beast.
I've ran out of fuel in the old ba falcon a few times
Great video boys!
How good are these blokes! Where are you based in Vic lads?
18:05 Did they charge you for the rusty used thermostat?
Be careful Patrick , you'll get hooked! 😂
I would love to see some TB45 content. I want one, so want to know about em.
Can we touch on the old Hiclone!! Hahaha I remember them being the biggest gimmick
A phoenix rises from the ashes 🔥
Trans and diff fluids? Also new wipers would be good
This reminds me of my dad’s GQ patrol we kept using it until we upgraded to a newer car and now it just sits.
Also you guy’s gonna sell the blue GU or will it be a spare 4WD like what you guys are doing now?
Don't think we will ever sell it ahaha! Think it will always stick with the family 🙌
@@AussieArvos hah cool my dad won’t sell the GQ because is was a sign for him being out of debt and a new life
Great score for a free loan car. Thanks for sharing
“Disuse is worse than misuse.”