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Hi everyone, Have a small issue as per thread title. All my LHS indicator lights are on but are not flashing, even with key turned off and removed from ignition. I have the manual but cant find in it where the relays are. Can any body tell me where to find them or which one operates the turn...

Hi everyone, My mechanic told me yesterday the front crank case seal is leaking. I actually knew there was a leak but didn't know exactly where it was coming from and it didn't seem that bad. What is the process of replacing this seal? I guess I mean how much of the engine bay needs to come...

Hi everyone, I noticed while installing my light bar yesterday that there is a broken electrical connector/sensor/solenoid?? at the top drivers side of my radiator next to the end of the battery. Looks like something to do with the air conditioning? I have attached a couple of photos which I...

Hi everyone, Just purchased a LED light bar from eBay and have a few questions before I wire it up. In my D40 I have the start battery in the front and the 2nd battery in the canopy. They are joined by 6 B&S cable with a Redarc Smart Start solenoid mounted near the start battery in the front...

Hi everyone, I will be replacing the pinion seal in the rear diff shortly and need a little advice. I just want to know if replacing the pinion nut and washer with new has to be done once the old ones have been removed? A local dealer says that they never replace the nuts and washers and there...

Well as the name of the thread suggests, my right hand rear bottom shock mount decided to rip off the axle housing on a recent trip up the Oodnadatta Track and Finke Desert Race trip we did over the last couple of weeks. Didn't break off completely until we got through Finke and were finding a...

Hi guys, While putting on my Ironman bash plates yesterday I managed to break one of the bolts. It sheared off a few mm into the captive nut in one of the cross members. I have tried drilling and tapping the bolt with LH taps but it wont budge. Anything else I can do? Its in there pretty tight...

Hi there, I have a damaged relay under the hood on my Navara. I have included some photos so someone might know what this relay does. It is supposed to be located in a black plastic housing along with another relay so they sit side by side. Its located on the front guard next behind the...

Hi everyone, Just got back from doing the Border Track (Vic-SA border) and have an issue as a result of being stuck in a large mud hole and having to be winched out backwards by a mate. Anyway... on the way home from Bordertown to Adelaide. I was about 20 kms from home and when I turned a...

Hi people, Have just put some 265/75/R16 MT ATZ 4 Ribs on my Nav and I rekon it looks pretty good now!! I have a question about the standard spare wheel carrier under the tray. My old spare has very bad wear marks where the tyre contacts the chassis/spare wheel holder cross member. Does...

Hi there fellow Navarians, I have a problem I am not really sure why its happening etc. I noticed in a general under body inspection/clean/blow out that the transfer case was leaking from the fill plug. I thought I would take the plug out clean it etc and re-seat it thinking there must be sand...

Hi people, I have a redarc 100 amp sbi in my navara charging a 100ah agm battery in the tray. I have just acquired a 60W solar panel and want to know the best way of incorporating it into my current system. Do I just get a solar charge controller and hook it up to the battery, or do I need to do...

Hi guys, I need to source some roof rack mounts to suit the D40. I want to make up my own steel/aluminum roof rack but need some mounts so I can take accurate measurements etc. Are there any cheap places around that sell standalone mounts etc? Is making my own an option? Any help appreciated.

Hi everyone, Just wondering if someone can tell me where to get new door seals for my D40. I have contacted my local Nissan dealer and they are getting back to me. But I was wondering if there are aftermarket ones or any other places that may charge less than the spare parts department at Nissan...

Hi guys, I have noticed a crunching sound coming from the gearbox of my Navara when I take off in 1st gear. It doesn't always happen say 1 in 20 take offs. Seems to be a little more noticeable when an a hill or a slight slope. I spoke to my dad who owns a D22 and having a similar issue as me...

Just wondering what people do when they get home from a beach drive etc with their truck. Do you spray it with a hose or get right under and give it a good scrub with soap and water. I do probably 30% of my off roading in sand by the beach and i don't want to get caught out with rust etc in...

Hey guys, Picked up my truck from the 4x4 place yesterday with all new Tough Dog front and rear adjustable shocks, Tough Dog front coil springs, OME 400kg leaf springs and OME greasable shackles. I have an alloy tray and my ride came up 65mm (no load) in the rear and 30mm in the front. The ride...

Hey guys, I have just installed a REDARC SBI12 dual battery isolator in my D40 and am having a few issues which i just cant get my head around. I have installed a LED and momentary push button switch on my dash for the manual over ride feature. When i start the car the LED comes on and the...

Hi people, first post here yay! I have just installed an ARB hi flow air compressor in my Nav and just have a few questions the the wiring loom. I pretty much have everything connected except 2 wires, the illumination wire and the power wire (small one). Do you think I can connect the...