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bone · 01-04-05, 02:59 AM

Thanks guys, thanks a lot! The baby is a real beauty! The sound of well tuned, smokeless 1HZ and 1PZ engines just kills me.

I once was told that this type of body and possibly weight differences between front and back, makes it easy for these vans to overtun in sandy terrains. Is it a driving skills issue or a common thing for most vans irrespective of make? Im looking for scientific reasons here.

Wayne, You mentioned the 2-pece flywheel as a major area of concern to you as the lamination seem to separate on wear. Correct me if I am wrong, but I hear that Nissan also uses the same tech on the Patrol/Safari series and I have heard almost no complains on those equally heavy vans (4.2 Lt Diesel engines).

What would be the way out then? Replace with Isuzu, Landrover ones if they fit? Rule out towing boxes? Ease on my left foot?

Will appreciate your help.

Bone

01-04-05, 02:59 AM	#20
bone IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 13	Thanks guys, thanks a lot! The baby is a real beauty! The sound of well tuned, smokeless 1HZ and 1PZ engines just kills me. I once was told that this type of body and possibly weight differences between front and back, makes it easy for these vans to overtun in sandy terrains. Is it a driving skills issue or a common thing for most vans irrespective of make? Im looking for scientific reasons here. Wayne, You mentioned the 2-pece flywheel as a major area of concern to you as the lamination seem to separate on wear. Correct me if I am wrong, but I hear that Nissan also uses the same tech on the Patrol/Safari series and I have heard almost no complains on those equally heavy vans (4.2 Lt Diesel engines). What would be the way out then? Replace with Isuzu, Landrover ones if they fit? Rule out towing boxes? Ease on my left foot? Will appreciate your help. Bone