Recent content by JLA

That’s video is a great find.

No idea really but. I have had extensive experience with soldering pcbs. With the poor record of the 550 dash one has to suspect the soldered joints again. If it were me I would re-solder most of the joints. The more weight or stress placed on a solder joint over time (eg. a heavy component)...

After reading lots of contributions regarding egr blanking etc (and the results) it seems there are 3 options (please let me know if there are more) 1. the blanking plate, hole etc and regular clean to prevent flow control codes 2. map it out in the ecu. requires expertise by someone who has the...

What a pain this is without the right tool. I purchased several oil filter wrenches until I found the right one. There are sets of these available from the auto shops but this size is not in the set. I could only source it from eBay. I have only used it on Nissan supplied filters, never tested...

Purchased these on eBay. They click on fine but not tested as yet. The hose size just has to match the clear hose you are using. 6mm in this case. I have two types one with an O ring, the other one I am not sure as yet. While I play around with these connectors, air enters the fuel system on the...

“This is the bulletin issued to the dealers. If you look at the detail it is not the same as the workshop manual.” I have a couple of queries. 1/ Why must the ignition be on while priming? Is there a fuel solenoid that has to be energised. I thought accident fuel cutoffs stayed off when...

I just checked my fuel bleed plug. Ignition off. As soon as I remove it, I can distinctly hear a clug, clug sound. When I either put my finger over the end of the hose or return the plug back again then the gurgle noise immediately stops. Clearly fuel is running back and air entering if the plug...

Another comment about the hand primer: Use it vertically. Connect to the engine fitting and point it up from there. The discharge goes up vertically above the bulb. Need to attach a hose or it’s all over the engine. A hose back to the fuel filler let’s you squeeze all day. The bulb only has a...

It’s not clear in the manual what this hand priming pump looks like, so I have attached a pic. The hand primer is stored behind the passenger seat in a resealable plastic bag, I have used it a few times after changing fuel filters and each time the vehicle stalls down the road after several...

UPDATE: After watching the YouTube below, it seems the best approach in NOT to pre-fill the fuel filters with diesel. If you do it will potentially allow small particles to directly enter the injectors without passing through the filter. These small 2-5 micron particles can do damage. In the...

I was recently advised by a Nissan mechanic that there are serious precautions to observe when changing the fuel filter/s on the V9X engine. I have two fuel filters, a Fuel Master pre filter (after market) and the standard factory filter. After these filters are changed it is necessary to prime...

If you do plan to install heavier suspension then it pays to ensure you get a gvm upgrade as well.

Some turbo timers have a handbrake wire. If you had it wired up by someone else they may have connected in the handbrake and not told you. The handbrake must be applied before you turn the key off or it will immediately stop the engine. I suspect it is an anti-theft feature…. A guy jumps into...

Several of years ago I had problems with my trailer plug failing. Some of the pins had recessed and one was pushed fully back and could never engage into the vehicles socket. I briefed myself for buying Chinese junk and fitted a new Narva plug and socket. Now it’s happened again, this time with...