Hot Water System

Thanks, didn't think of that...

Patrick

Thanks Eric,

I hadn't thought of that either. I will be checking mine today.

2003GU,

I have one in a separate carry case with gas type connections in the lines to connect when I want to use the shower unit.

Cheers Trevor.

Thanks Eric, just what I need.....something ELSE to worry about!!! I have a Twyne copper heat exchanger which I've had fitted the Patrol since it was new (5 years) and I also have a big mutha aluminium radiator from PWR......

So far no sign of any corrosion or leaks in my system.....hope it continues that way for many years to come.

As for the original question.....mine is a 2000 4.2GU TD with ABS (which means lots of extra plumbing across the upper section of the firewall). I mounted it using a couple of brackets I cobbled together and bolted to the firewall using 2 blind bolts above the inlet manifold. There is a convient point there where the heater hoses have a join and you can quite simply rig up an alternative hose onto the inlet side of the heat exchanger and the outlet side hooks onto the original hose which goes into the firewall.

As for the pump, I mounted mine on the left hand inner guard.

Hope this helps

Roachie

roachie...might not notice any damage untill too late.
the problem is the disimilar metals and the amount/strength? of eddy currents the copper/alloy mixture will produce, not forgetting the coolant solution and disolved oxygen adding its bit to the whole affair

he four main players, Twine , Helton, Piranah and Glind all use copper tube.

Dont worry Roachie, i believe all GUs have aluminium radiators, my 2003 does standard.. A fact i found on the web today. 97% of all vehicles sold in Australia since 1997 have aluminium radiators, Believe it or not,,, Ps, good name for a TV show...........

3.0

Thanks for the advice guys....

Patrick

Hi Michael.. I've noticed you are clearly a Nissan Lover... could I trouble you for an e-mail address so I can ask you about your 4.2's. I have a 1999 2.8TD which I am contemplating trading in for a 4.2 and want to make sure I'm not just upgrading my hassles. Cheers

( Everyone else my applogies for doing this on the public forum, but as I am not a member yet I can't contact members any other way. Cheers)

Hi Michael.. I've noticed you are clearly a Nissan Lover... could I trouble you for an e-mail address so I can ask you about your 4.2's. I have a 1999 2.8TD which I am contemplating trading in for a 4.2 and want to make sure I'm not just upgrading my hassles. Cheers

My e-mail address is damian.reitsma@defence.gov.au or damianreitsma@adam.com.au

( Everyone else my applogies for doing this on the public forum, but as I am not a member yet I can't contact members any other way. Cheers)

mpdempster@dodo.com.au. Regards Michael

4.2TD is clearly a great engine and drivetrain. A well tuned TD or TDI will keep up with a 4.5 or 4.8 Petrol. Our 1999 has 330,000ks on it and never had a spanner on it other than normal servicing. My problem is im due for a new vehicle next June, Do I get the current UGLY box with the old 4.2 and ridgid front or wait for the new model and find its lost the 4.2 and get independant front axle..HHMMMMM.. Anyone know when the new model is to be released next year??

Not really Patrick, Do a search for grungles, some there, and i think Roachie mentioned where he put his unit.. michael

I was joking....

Patrick