100,000km with the GQ

Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 18:37

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Willem

I bought the GQ with 265,000km on the speedo 47 months ago.

It was quite pretty sitting in the salesyard with its alloy wheels and flares.

1994 Nissan GQ RX 4.2litre diesel

Bought in August 2004 for $13,000 with 265,000km on the speedometer.

Accessories fitted after purchase

Snorkel, ARB Bull bar, Electric winch, Battery Tray, Roof Rack $3250 at 270,000km. Less $350 for roof rack sold =$2900

Work done to date:

Normal 5000km Oil changes(sometimes 10,000), Fuel and Oil Filter changes, Belts and Tyres.

Batteries: 2 x N70ZZ Century Overlander bought 2004 for $308

Removed 7th seats Build storage compartments $50

Replaced Suspension $1220 OME with 50mm lift at 282,400km

Replaced Flywheel, Clutch and bearings $1500

Replaced Water Pump $190 at 287,300km

Replaced Aircon torsion pulley $30 at 293,300km

Replaced Alternator belt $20

Replaced Starter Motor $260

Replaced 4 door inserts $100 at 303,000km

Replaced Headlight stalk $50

Replaced 2 bumper tail lights $250

Replaced bushes in panhard rod and rear of radius arm $freebie at 303,000km

Replaced rear Brake Calipers, Brake Pads, Machine Rotors, Flush Brake Fluid $347 at 304,500km

Replace Coolant $30 at 305,000km

Fitted VDO water temp guage $40 at 305,000km

Fitted Polyairs to rear $480

Fitted Low Water Alarm $140 at 313900km

Replaced windscreen $285 at 324,900km

Replaced Radiator $500 at 325,000km

Removed Roof Rack at 329,00km

Replaced Windscreen Water Reservoir pumps $72 at 331,800km

Replaced Steering Damper $110 at 337,600km

Replace storage compartments $50

Replaced Engine Mounts $254 at 345,000

Replaced Front Brake Pads, Rotors and wheel bearings $678 at 345,700km

Replaced Ignition Keys $12 at 345,782km

Removed Steering Lock and Ignition all together as tumbler failed

Replaced Alternator $500

Replaced 2 batteries Century Overlander 4x4 $280

Replaced all belts in bush $52

Running Total so far $10,678

Engine has not been touched. Gearbox has been making noises for a year now. Coachwork has been modified by various dents and scratches. Stuffed a few tyres along the way but have seen some great remote country doing this.

I might give it a wash tomorrow just to celebrate....LOL

Cheers

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Reply By: Member - Axle - Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 19:01

Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 19:01

So is this good or bad???? Think you just opened a big can of grubs mate!!...Hahahaha.

Cheers Axle.

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Follow Up By: Willem - Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 19:06

Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 19:06

Nah yer wrong mate...I just opened a bottle of Black Douglas....and its cold enough to drink without ice....hahahahahaha

But in answering your question. Its all good maaaaaate.

Cheers

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Follow Up By: Member - Luke (SA) - Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 20:14

Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 20:14

Axel,

Iyt looks good from hear,, (after a a 6pack + a few) from hear

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Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 19:36

Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 19:36

I don't even want to think about how much Darkie has cost me and I have only done just over 10 000 kms LOL

Darkies bullbar is slightly bentfrom the roo on Monday evening so it may need to be strengthened a little on the sides

Cheers Kev

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Follow Up By: Kiwi & "Grenade" - Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 20:27

Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 20:27

you hit a roo...ha ha....!!

we tried hitting pigs and goats!!

LOL

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Reply By: Camoco - Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 21:34

Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 21:34

Wow Willem that's a mighty list you've kept.

I have a '92 GQ 3.0l petrol that has just turned over 375000k.
I haven't made it off bitumen much this year and mostly tootling to work and back so it's had a soft 12 months just gone. Unlike your adventures.

But it has had a history of less than soft treatment. My memory doesn't serve me as well as yours but I just replaced the wiper blades, have kept to 10000k services unless in heavy dust then a bit sooner. Other than the wiper blades, the only things I have replaced in the last 6 years or so, have been:
the windscreen as it was sandblasted and needed a new rubber (then got it's first bullseye) $220
Tyres all round. (Falkens have served well but need replacing shortly) about $700
Flexible wheel arch flares (to cover the exposed tyres) $50
Head light globes (but the problem was a loose wire) $35
Clutch slave hose. $45

Current Issues:
I currently have a small leak in the power steer hose.
The A/C doesn't cool.
The door locks sometimes don't via solenoids.
It needs a wash.

That's about it. The engine just keeps going (slowly though) and uses no oil other than normal. It is comfy and reasonably fuel efficient (for what it is)
I have expectations of painting it (the roof is dark blue and gets very hot) and maybe fitting _Affordable_Storage_Drawers.aspx and roof rack/tent system and tinting the windows. I have had an offer of a BF 6 cyl police motor with 15000 on the clock but until the old 3.0 dies, I am reluctant to go that way.

If I had too much money, I am still fairly sure I would keep the GQ as it is just too good to part with. (Mostly the reliability when it does go bush, you know it's going to come back).

It's good to hear we have great vehicles
Cheers Cam

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