Air Locker solenoid ....be careful

Tim, over the years the front locker has indeed sprayed oil through the release valve at the solenoid. I recall reading that this was an issue caused by a dodgy "O" ring. However, I have been avoiding this by flicking the locker on periodically (like once a week). I figure this works by forcing the diff oil back down the hose and into the diff.

I notice that the new solenoid has some sort of filter material in the release valve, presumably to catch any such oil.

Cheers

Roachie

Roachie,

I'll try using it in the carport once a week - I can imagine what the Mrs will say.......

My solenoid valves have what looks like a steel wool type material in them - the front still vents oil.

I had a pinion shaft bearing go awol and when fixed the mechanic over filled the diff with oil in case it was caused by oil starvation whilst climbing all the time in the high country - hopefully this is the cause and not a dodgy O ring.

Thanks,


Tim

I think I've already exposed myself to a certain amount of ridicule from the toyota-latte-set......after-all, here's me (a self-confessed Nissan mafioso officianado), who now drives a great Nissan truck, but it's powered by a GM diesel from the states!!!!

Member Lucky is still chuckling about that little fact....hahahah (but I know he's just jealous).

G'day Matt,

I'm happy with it overall. For me it's difficult to say how much difference the LPG makes, cos I always use it once the motor warms up. You can certainly notice a difference in the amount of pressure you need on the "GO" pedal when the gas is switched to "ON"......my right foot lifts noticeably.

One thing I do point out to everybody who expresses OOO's and AAHHH's when they see the decal on the door "Chev 6.5 Diesel"...... they seem to think that I have this neck-snapping beast that can do wheel stands in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears etc.

Nothing could be further from the truth!!! She is a big capacity, slow revving truck motor; just like the old Nissan 4.2, just bigger!!

It has buckets of torque right from idle and it suits my driving style. But I would never win a drag from the traffic lights against one of these 2.5 or 3.0 litre new-age turbo-intercooled units from any of the various manufacturers. However, for a trip across the Simpson or similar, I'll take my chances with this big ol' girl anyday.

Cheers mate

Roachie

Thanks Roachie,

I've had a test drive of afew converted vehicles and I understand what you mean. I think the way it makes power suits a 3+tonne 4wd myself. I found them very easy to drive-just plonk it in any gear and press go!

I guess if you have the gas there, you would use it all the time...

Cheers

Matt