Stumpy

Radiator changed, actually a very simple job, hardest point was removing and reinstalling the bash plate. Surprised it only dropped about 100mm out of the transmission cooler part, topped up the same amount so hopefully it’s good to go (transmission fluid is pretty old so that will be the next job) will test it out tomorrow on @Loopersrive 😳

Legend, thank you very much.

Thanks, Thought of that but the whole top of the radiator is crazed, I think it’s only a matter of time until it goes completely. The crack is in the main body of the tank just below the overflow spout/radiator cap.

I have a sneaking suspicion that the top tank of my radiator has cracked 🤬, have a coolant stain that reappears next to the overflow spout. has anyone changed their own radiator in the paj? Any tips or tricks? my main concern is the transmission cooler in the bottom of the radiator. Can you just clamp off the transmission lines so you only have to top off the transmission? How much fluid did you lose out of the transmission? I have a radiator so will tackle this today or tomorrow, have new hoses as well to change. thank you

@Looper, the oracle @Gauravhas commanded that we are to leave all ropes behind. 😅. I believe this is a brilliant idea, especially if it means @Bravoechohas to self recover 🤣 with a spoon 😜

That’s it @Bravoechoyou are digging yourself out, 😂

Do you have a flag yet?, edit, sorry just saw that you have one on your previous post

Congratulations @Ben Williams, now you have reason to fix that gearbox

@Looper thank you very much for a great drive today, covered a lot of ground. A lot of new areas for me, I think we ticked every main landmark in the area 😂 Many moments of calm followed by absolute chaos 👌 after the unfortunate mechanical issue the short wheel base group run to the exit point was awesome and topped off a great morning out. cheers

Happy to join convoy 2 to even up the numbers 👍 and I want to see if @Loopercan jump as high as last week

Nothing, just embracing “Yalla push” 🤣

My approval from the “war and finance minister” is still pending, so there is still hope for the waitlist 😂

Great to see the same motley crew, 👍 we need some recognition for all these diehards who kept driving all summer.

So I can turn off the power at the source, if I have any problems with the compressor/switch/wiring etc I can turn the power off. I aways try to ensure there is multiple ways to make any powered accessories as safe as possible.

You must have had a tail wind to get that Jeep up to 88mph 😂

Well done @Mark B time for those new gears 👌

Thanks, yes definitely will watch the heat. Will bring my spare compressor tomorrow in case the temp switch goes off. @Bravoechohad the same compressor mounted in a similar spot in his GX460 by ARB. It got hot as they do but never shut off and his tyres were a lot bigger than mine so fingers crossed. otherwise we will have a BBQ tomorrow 😂

It’s a hell of a decision, I have been around 4wds for 35+ years now and the Japanese cars have always been the pick. I would probably get in trouble saying “i would buy a 10year old second hand Japanese car over a European or American in most cases”, so I won’t say it. 😅 My GX460 uses noticeably less fuel than my Pajero. Personally wouldn’t look at the 300 with the 4.0v6. It’s too much car for that engine (like the 4.0v6 in the patrol) the 250 series looks good, I think it will come with the 4.0 as a option as well. But will be a bit of a wait for delivery. if you are going to look at a GX for off road definitely get the bottom spec one. You can upgrade the suspension easy and it’s lighter without the electric rear seats, and the ventilated front seats. KDSS has been around for awhile now and is actually a very good system, so don’t be scared off taking it off road by a E11 salesman. The minister for war and finance will love the GX drive. Good luck

Hi mate, cheers, the environment here is definitely a consideration. there is a large air vent just below the compressor and the cavity it is in holds a large volume of air, probably better than the ARB case it was in previously. Will test it out on tomorrows drive. I ran a separate heavy feed direct from battery (inside a protective sleeve) with a 50amp resettable circuit breaker at the battery to protect the wiring and a 50amp fuse at the compressor end to protect the load. All wiring is marine grade tinned wiring as well as the joints. I will be installing a relay next week so that it’s not hot all the time at the compressor switch. I have seen the standard that professionals do here and it’s scary so I do my own wiring

I have a GX460 as well as my pardo. My version is the top one with the electronic height adjustable suspension. While it is extremely comfortable and has heaps of power the Pajero is a lot more suitable for our type of driving. the GX is my go to for long touring trips ( taking it to Oman next week) but has a bit to much plastic trim to use in the sand. that said you can get the lower spec with conventional suspension and build it into a beast with the right budget. They have the best petrol engine ever made by Toyota. Look up GXOR for inspiration

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