Question re NISSAN SAFARI HELP

There are some parts that are different, but most major things are the same.

Remember, dont believe all the "LOW" klms you see either.

Gday, I have had an 88 GQ Safari for 6 months. Very happy with it.

Standard GQ parts bolt straight up no dramas. I removed the towbar from my old SWB and bolted it up to the Safari.

There are some things to note....

They are 24V not 12...,so you have to make some alterations like fitting 24v - 12v converters if running 12v gear (there are a number of other ways around the problem like charge equalisers)

while 90% of standard GQ parts will bolt up...obviously you have 24v starter motor, alternator and other electrics.

Due to the number of imports in OZ, nissan have stocked parts for them as well...so sourcing 24v Glow plugs is as simple as picking up the phone and ringing ur nissan parts.

Some interior trims etc may be different to OZ models.

Insurance has to be sourced through a specialist like just car insurance, as SGIO wont insure imports.

Regards
Rev

Gday,

I spose 24v is more efficient on a lot of things (hence use in trucks)...seems to work well...cranks over like a beauty.

yeah there is a small factory reducer behind the passenger side kick panel (under the glove box).

this runs the factory stereo, and a few dash instruments..but wouldnt be suitable for larger 12V accessories...or aftermarket CD players with 4x 50W inbuilt amp etc)

personally i have a 20A redarc reducer to run 12V cig lighter (it already has a 24V vig lighter), also runs UHF and Radar detector etc.

I have a 30A GSL 24v - 12v battery charger than maintains a 3rd (auxillary 12v) sealed battery in the rear to run car fridge and high power car stereo.

I wired up my towbar with a redarc 10A trailer reducer to tow a van.

check out
http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/

it has a nissan safari forum (albeit small) scroll back trough the archives and you will have all your questions answered even how to disable to 100km/hr annoying speed chime.

Cheers
Rev

Ditto the parts GQ to Safari

Have replaced
Clutch
Clutch master and slave cylinders
Panhard bushes
free wheeling hubs
Fuel air and oil filters
Engine mounts front and rear

I have also installed a charge equaliser to cope with the 12v gear. Works fine.
Also a tow bar from a wrecker which bolted straight on.

I also use a gregorys manual for a GQ with no significant differences so far.

NRMA will insure imports but only market value they will not do agreed value

I had a Nissan Safari for 18 months and sold it about 6 months ago with 290,000km's on the clock.

As mentioned above, the only real difference I found compared with the Oz version is the 24 volt electrics. I did have trouble getting a starter motor but I think that it was more of an issue because I live in Bundaberg and imports aren't so common.

The other thing I would do is rustproof it as I don't think the Jap units get the same panel treatment as the Oz version and seem to be a bit more prone to rust.

Would I have another one? Probably not.
Even though I did 100,000 km's with very few dramas I did not feel comfortable going on a long trip for the fear of being stuck somewhere waiting to try and source parts from interstate etc. It was also a mission to get insurance and had to sacrifice my no claim bonus to go with another insurance company.

Also with the price of the Oz versions at the moment I can't see the the benefit now anyway.

Cheers,
Brett