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Discovered the lower (exhaust end) gasket is leaking on the old girl, attempted today to remove the pipe and check / install new gaskets. For the love or money I could not get suitable access to the lower bolt exhaust end. I tried open ender, ratchet spanner, normal and flexible socket all to...

Had a wheel alignment done on my 2002 old girl the other day, and the mechanic had a hard time getting it sorted due to a sloppy front end. He said all the bushes up front were knackered and need replacement, I have noticed the front getting sloppy in the steering, possibly the bushes have...

Have found a helpful video on Youtube, but have a query regarding tightening the hub using the "special tool". Does anyone have any tips to do this without the tool, or give me an idea where I can get something that will do the job and not cost a bomb. Any other tips and tricks performing the...

The old girl (160k) has just started to make a slight whine when coasting. Happens in any gear and does not happen when under power. You can repeat the noise any time by coasting, and at the same time you can feel increase vibration through the gear stick. Difficult to isolate where the noise...

Appreciate any tips and tricks to help me replace the Oil Pressure Sensor switch on the ZD30. It is a basket to get to, and at this point of time don't know what tool (socket?) to use to remove and replace. What type of thread seal should I use when I get that far. Hoping this is the source...

Plan to fit recovery lugs to the front of my 2003 D22 and want to make sure what I get bolts straight on without mods. I live in the bush so difficult to get to a store, and if so unlikely they would have something in stock at the time. Interested in feedback regarding a specific product that...

Are ready to fit new Koni front shocks to the D22 tomorrow, and would like to know what setting people have used in the past. Koni indicate that out of the box the shocks are set to the softest setting, has anyone got feedback on what they have used, and what they reckon is best. Cheers and...

Need to replace the front shocks after failure of existing (West Coast suspensions heavy duty) 1st @ 12 months, now again at 24 months, they are rubbish. We have a 2002 ZD30 with heavy duty torsion bars, and sits about 25mm higher than standard. The car does the lot, bitumen, corrugations...

Are after some assistance to buy a replacment left wing mirror for a 2002 DX. Lots of listings for D22 97 to 01, but nothing after that. They look the same (sail fitting), and are nothing flash, black with no electrics. Appreciate a link to a correct listing. Are also having a dog of a time...

Appreciate any tips on removing coolant drain plug in the engine block. Impossible to see, and tough to get a socket on, tried with a mirror and socket slipped burring the nut. Can I flush without draining the block, what size nut is it? Cheers and beers

Interested in km's and age at which other ZD30 Navara owners have changed their water pump. Mine has done 140 thou, and is 11 years old. Should I change it out while I am in there replacing the Fan, radiator, belt tensioner and belt? Too expensive to buy a new truck, so setting this one up...

Need to buy a new cooling fan for a ZD30 and are having trouble finding any genuine or replacement via. the internet. Appreciate any suggested sites, and do fans from the Patrol ZD30, or other nissan models fit the D22 ZD30. Cheers and beers :cheers!:

Bolstered with confidence after a succesful Turbo changeout, are now going through replacement of consumables. Are chasing advice regarding what I should do to perform a fan belt changeout. It looks bloody tight and complicated, so appreciate as many tips from the experts as possible. Have an...

Have ROH mags with chrome wheel nuts fitted in 2003. The nuts have rusted and would like to replace. Due to the type of rim they need to be 75mm long so you can get a wheel brace / socket on them without fouling the rim. Don't care if not chrome, or even deep in the rim, as long as they dont...

Are in the process of Turbo replacement / Induction overhaul and wish to install a Oil catch can. Can someone point me in the direction of a kit I could purchase in Oz that will save me running around the bush (live in the country) piecing together all the bits to make up one myself. Cheers...

Were driving down home from Perth the other week when heard a PING (break), tinckle tinckle, then loud turbo squeal / suck. Managed to quietly find somewhere to get off the road, and in pitch black with dolphin torch try and assess how bad was the situation. Decided to nurse the car for...

New member with 11 year old D22, had it since new and done 140k. Entering a new era of self repairs to keep up to scratch, so will be looking forward to feedback from existing members to help that process. Are posting a query regarding turbo replacement in another area, so please provide your...