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by Chris Steffen
Mon Dec 16, 2019 11:49 am
Forum: 1986-1995 Pathfinder (WD21)
Topic: Pete's very slow WD21 build
Replies: 2
Views: 7885

That looks like a great car, it's great to hear how excited you are about having another one! Enjoy it!
by Chris Steffen
Sat Dec 14, 2019 10:02 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Engine temperature rises very high under load
Replies: 10
Views: 4006

I took the caravan out earlier today, up some hills. The temperature gauge did not move at all so all appears to be fine.

Thank you for the advice and support.
by Chris Steffen
Fri Dec 13, 2019 7:21 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Engine temperature rises very high under load
Replies: 10
Views: 4006

Yes thanks, its all fixed. The AC control switch (not exactly sure what it does) was replaced. I did a good check after re collection to ensure all fixed and bolted. They also regassed AC. I have not had an opportunity to do a tow test up a long hill yet (did not want to tow till I had the atf level...
by Chris Steffen
Fri Dec 13, 2019 1:28 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Engine temperature rises very high under load
Replies: 10
Views: 4006

Some feedback and as a note of caution. I received my car back last week Friday from the radiator specialist. I was informed that the radiator was about two thirds blocked, apparently this is quite common with cross flow radiators. So I merrily drove off to office but on my commute and on Saturday I...
by Chris Steffen
Thu Dec 05, 2019 9:25 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Engine temperature rises very high under load
Replies: 10
Views: 4006

Thank you for that advice, I will look at that if the problem persists. Some feedback thus far, the radiator shop called to say that they found that half the radiator was blocked after they removed it and took the top tank off. I get it back on Friday so will try and test it this weekend up some lon...
by Chris Steffen
Wed Dec 04, 2019 1:46 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Engine temperature rises very high under load
Replies: 10
Views: 4006

Thank you. Yes the guage moves to the top just before/on the first mark. It does not go into the "red" zone. I wondered whether the atf was heating up excessively under load and in turn heating up the coolant, however I have just been crawling under the car in the dark and as far as I can ...
by Chris Steffen
Tue Dec 03, 2019 10:14 pm
Forum: Offroad Adventures
Topic: Namibia
Replies: 13
Views: 22392

Hi NV Steve/Lord Farquaad, your pics of Namibia are outstanding! I have been there a number of times and yet your pics make me want to go again....
by Chris Steffen
Tue Dec 03, 2019 1:18 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Engine temperature rises very high under load
Replies: 10
Views: 4006

Engine temperature rises very high under load

We went away for this past weekend with my caravan (trailer) not a particularly big or heavy van. On uphills under load the engine temperature went very high, up to just before the red zone. Going there the outside temperature was not very hot about 18c and coming home about 30c. However the problem...
by Chris Steffen
Sun Dec 01, 2019 12:05 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Erratic Tempature Gauage
Replies: 3
Views: 2102

Hi Pavros 13

Is there any feedback on this?
by Chris Steffen
Sat Nov 16, 2019 12:24 am
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Old Man Emu (OME) Installed and tested
Replies: 21
Views: 27428

Old Man Emu

I collected my car earlier this week with the OME installed with 50mm lift. Am very happy with the height increase. 50mm at the rear and about 40mm at the front. Under the car additional space looks substantial. On Thursday I had a meeting in Ceres a town about 150km from where I live. I drove freew...
by Chris Steffen
Thu Nov 07, 2019 2:03 pm
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Old Man Emu (OME) Installed and tested
Replies: 21
Views: 27428

Thank you, I will be sure to do so!
by Chris Steffen
Thu Nov 07, 2019 12:21 pm
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Old Man Emu (OME) Installed and tested
Replies: 21
Views: 27428

Old Man Emu

I purchased a 2006 diesel Pathfinder about a month ago with 200,000km mileage. I was really impressed with its offroad abilities on a trail and how well the traction control worked (having had most of my previous off road experience with manual systems). Only limitation was the ride height, especial...

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