My 4WD ESSENTIAL Spares - [ What I Take ]

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@HammerRocks 11 ай бұрын

Spare belts, hoses, fluids, fuses and various types and sizes of nuts & bolts are a given must bring for me. But knowing which big ticket spare parts to bring I find a little more challenging. Particularly if they're large physically and/or weigh a lot. That's when experience come into play IMO. I've been lucky to never had a breakdown. Touch wood I never will. Though by saying that, I hope I'm not jinxing myself. 🤞🤞

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, the bigger and heavier spares make it difficult to carry. But you work out what you do need and what you done. Hope you haven't jinx yourself mate. Cheers Tim

@Lee-astrololee 11 ай бұрын

The importance of Ratchet Straps cannont be overstated. I certainly needed mine, when my solar panel flew off my roof rack 10kms out of Dirranbandi back in June! The panel was in the centre of the hwy in one piece, after I retrieved it and witha bit of difficulty I lugged it onto the roof rack and tied it down with straps, limped into town and got the local mechanic to restrap it to roof rack again!

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

Gee, that’s amazing the solar panel stayed in one piece and didn’t smash. Lucky for you. Yes, ratchet straps can be used in ways that most people would like were possible. Thanks for your feedback Cheers Tim

@Lee-astrololee 11 ай бұрын

@timbates4wdadventures No worries Tim, yeah it floated down from roof like a paper airplane and landed upright, however the damage to internal small wires was not visible and only showed up when it failed to recharge to the 330w capacity, which necessitated the purchase of a new 415w panel in Kingaroy at the 4WD/Kings store. Lesson learnt, it was the frame that let go with cracking, prob from roads at Lightning Ridge...new panel has a chrome frame! Expensive lesson but one that l needed!

@frednurk4342 11 ай бұрын

A fantastic source of knowledge and inspiration. A one stop shop for sensible information. Thanks Tim

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

G'day mate, Thanks very much mate. Glad you found the video helpful. Top stuff Cheers Tim

@fatmanoverlanding 11 ай бұрын

Again, nothing like real-world experience to really show which works for you. When I first started, I brought a lot. But as time went on, the essential spares I bring has lessen but more focused on their high probability of being used.

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

Thats the go mate, really hone in on what spares you really need for the times when you really need it. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

@bigpete1 11 ай бұрын

Ive had trouble with dirty fuel so always carry a spare fuel filter.

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

Thats not a bad idea mate. Light weight and takes up very little space. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

@jasonchitts377 11 ай бұрын

Mate did a panhard bush on the diff at Cheynes Bridge, got back to Frankston with ratchet strap. Best bush fix yet. Held tight even at 110kms on freeway

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

Thats wicked mate what a ratchet strap will hold when you really need it. Top stuff mate. Glad you made it home. Cheers Tim

@michaelhermans4753 11 ай бұрын

Spare thermostat radiator and heater hoses and belts, cheap and compact but essential Getting a new radiator tomorrow after 400,000ks

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

G'day mate, They are great extra spares, particularly during the warmer summer months. Cheers Tim

@Mr500RWHP 9 ай бұрын

Great list of items there that won't break the bank but could potentially get you outta strife

@timbates4wdadventures 9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. It’s a few items that’s worth adding to your list. Cheers Tim

@terry2833 11 ай бұрын

Hey Tim, great work again and some great tips thanks.

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

Gday Terry Thanks mate , that’s great you found the video helpful. Cheers Tim

@johnmullaney9604 11 ай бұрын

Have a ZD30 patrol too - I also carry a spare MAV and MAP sensor and Fuel Pressure Relief Valve - these take up no space but will bugger you if they go bad. On a longer trip, may also throw in a spare hub and some wheel bearings if I think there may be some real hard wheeling along the way. Don't bother with spare CVs though😄😄

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

Gday John, Some very helpful extra items to carry in your list. I’ve just had my pressure relief valve replaced. It made a massive difference. Haha the GU cv’s don’t break to often. lol. Tough as nails. Cheers Tim

@nickgeiger1242 11 ай бұрын

Very handy stuff to carry. I've got my bashplate held up with tiewire at the minute. I replaced all my intake hoses with metal ones after my turbo went. Dunno if it would work but you could just use silicon joins.

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

Gday mate The tie wire is so handy to take as you have found out. I’ll stick with the rubber hoses for a while and see how they go. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

@jamiesullivan8900 11 ай бұрын

Great tips old mate. Know the weak links in your particular 4x4 and compensate to get you home!

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

G'day Jamie, Thanks mate. It's handy knowing the weak links when going to remote locations so you have the spares to get you home. Cheers Tim

@michaelhermans4753 11 ай бұрын

Good to know what stopped you in your tracks

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

Not many mate, but a few. Cheers Tim

@ianweal3081 11 ай бұрын

Goodaye Tim. I've not had that belt tensioner fail, but the hydraulic tensioner is a true pain, gone thru two originals, now utilising non genuine (actually experimenting with Patrol A Part non genuine) as they're so bloody expensive. Lucky to get 45K out of them original ones. My spares are: Full set of coolant hoses inc heater, actually every piece of rubber involved in coolant transition. Hydraulic tensioner (genuine). Torz socket to suit tensioner. Serpentine Belt, genuine (just one haha). Genuine fuel filter. Secondary fuel filter. Catch can filter. Oil filter. Air filter, 1 always but 2 filters on long remote trips, genuine. Snorkel socks X 2. Front Wheel Bearing set. 1L engine oil everywhere. 10L engine oil & 22m socket on long remote trips. 1L coolant & 300mm sealant. Windscreen repair kit. MAF Sensor Cleaner, CRC. WD40 always. Small grease gun & grease. (To keep uni joints lubed) Double sided tape. Insulation tape. Duct tape. Gaffa Tape (100 mile an hour tape) Foil tape, (woven) bloody strong tape that is. Mixture of zip ties. I think that's about all I carry. I've never split a turbo hose but I'll be putting your tape in my kit, Vacuum & Boost Hose as well now, thanks.

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

G'day Ian, Thats a great list of spares that you carry. Very detailed. The SOS tape is worth putting a roll or two in with your spares list. Thanks mate for your great reply. Cheers Tim

@ianweal3081 11 ай бұрын

@@timbates4wdadventures Haha, gotta chuckle, went out and sourced a roll of SOS tape for my emergency kit only to return home and find two rolls on a shelf long forgotten about. Oh well, new roll in kit now, thanks for heads up Tim

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

@@ianweal3081 haha lol Never have to many rolls of that stuff. lol.

@ianweal3081 11 ай бұрын

Would you believe it, right after discussing issues with hydraulic tensioner, that experimental non genuine Patrol apart tensioner ceased, creating belt slippage, only 6700 klms in. Patrol apart to their credit came to the party replacing it, replacement received yesterday, so now the non genuine is in my emergency spares, ready for when the new genuine units fails. This is a truly frustrating item, never had such issues in any previous vehicle. If anyone has found a good alternative I'd appreciate hearing about it. It's bad enough it fails, but what's worse is the price requested by Nissan for a non viable part, they should do as Patrol apart did and just replace them. Nissan should develop new style addressing issue that cause failure for us then only ask a reasonable price for it. Rant over.

@itookallthenames 5 ай бұрын

Gaffer tape got my loose panel from Coen to Cairns

@timbates4wdadventures 5 ай бұрын

Yeah mate. It’s really good tape to have in your kit. Sticks really well to pretty much anything, as you found out. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

@richardkaye2228 11 ай бұрын

Great video mate but no fuel filter, that would be my first item cheers

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

G'day Richard, Fuel filter is a great idea, if i was heading into a central Austalian trip i would take one for sure. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

@MiniLuv-1984 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Tim. Obviously the kit is partially vehicle specific. I'll have to ask Dave from The Jackaroo 4WD Channel to give us a run down of essential spares for a Jackaroo. I imagine though, unlike the Nissan, the spares will be limited to a spare tyre. 🤣

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

G'day mate, Some are direct for the GU and some will suit any 4wd. Cheers Tim

@michaelhermans4753 11 ай бұрын

You mean a spare vehicle 😂

@ianweal3081 11 ай бұрын

Zero wrong with a Jackaroo, fantastically capable vehicle. What motor you running, 3.2 or 3.5 petrol, alternatively the 3.1 or 3 litre diesel. If it's a 3L carry on orps sensor everywhere, cause if it fails the vehicle just runs up the shit or possibly won't start. Big job to replace but once done motor roars straight back into life. Love the Roos.

@MiniLuv-1984 11 ай бұрын

@@ianweal3081 Yes, the 4JX1 - that is a bloody good idea re spare orps sensor. Thanks. I already have a connector so I can get the thing started again with orps failure.

@ianweal3081 11 ай бұрын

@@MiniLuv-1984well you're one step ahead of me, didn't realise there was a way to bypass orps. I once drove 400 KLM west, realised an issue was developing on route as truck was running really well with occasional power surges, then stopped for break and cranked excessively to restart. Next day, no go, eventually fired up, smoke everywhere. Went to the local Anzac Day service, parked out front police stn., left it idling for 45 mins, got in hits the throttle, car enveloped in cloud of blue smoke, coppers looking on, some laughing, some dim look on their faces. Drives off on rtn journey, some remote routes so phones son, advises if not home by ? come looking for us on X road. Stops for smokko, leaves it idling, same result - smoke cloud😅. Arrives safely home, next day refused to start, haha. Replaced orps, all good again. Should have been carrying spare with me hah. Learnt hard way. Great truck, so capable, loved ours intently. Sold it to a fellow Jackaroo Club Member for spares to keep his going a long time into future. Now, something for your knowledge. Do you realise the rear cargo area of the Jackaroo is larger than a Y61 or 200 series. We had an extensive floor to roof, window to window storage system for our Jack. No hope of it fitting into 200 so we opted for Y61 but had to modify extensively to refit. Lost window wing storage, 40L water storage on passenger side, slide in/out frame housing recovery gear on drivers side, upper compartment for bedding storage. No one will believe you, but I know it. Jackaroo exactly 150mm wider than a Prado, doesn't look it, but it is. They're a very deceiving truck.

@chriscoyne4827 11 ай бұрын

That's pretty good buddy I'm always carrying a starter motor cause I know it's just going to go haha. The good old zip ties can't left them behind at all I'm always pranking my mate's zip tieing the zips on the swags hahaha. Also I'm always carrying a few eggs just incase I blow hole in the radiator good old bush mechanic saves the day

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

G'day Chris, I ahve heard of people carrying a spare starter motor, just in case. Zipp ties have a heap of uses and i have seen swags zips zip tied up many times. Lol Good bush mechanic tip mate, if it works. Cheers Tim

@michaelhermans4753 11 ай бұрын

Starter motor good idea especially on an automatic Jump starter or spare battery if on your own

@chriscoyne4827 11 ай бұрын

@@michaelhermans4753 I'm in a manual buddy my old Hilux has done over a million ks so things start to play up really good and that's the starter motor every now and then.

@scottroygbiv 11 ай бұрын

Gotta get me some of that SOS Silicon tape! Top lil vid pal.

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

G'day Scott, I was very surprised how well it worked on my split intercooler hose. Good stuff mate. Cheers Tim

@ryandonelly44 11 ай бұрын

Great video as usaul Tim

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

Thanks very much mate. I’m glad you found the video helpful Cheers Tim

@the404tavern 8 ай бұрын

New sub, thanks for the amazing well thought out content

@timbates4wdadventures 8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for your sub. I greatly appreciate it. Glad you found this video helpful. Cheers Tim.

@shanethyssen8299 11 ай бұрын

Gday mate hope ur well merry Xmas. Just wanted to get in touch for a bit of information on the solo koziosko trip u did couple years back. Thinking about taking the misso and kids on a trip after new years for a couple weeks and thought we might take the small pop top up that way. I see on Barry’s Way u were saying the road is pretty tight, would it be right for a van? Thinking about just camping along the way nothing planned see where we end up and how the kids are each day. Might head up to the Blue Mountains have u done much up there any recommendation camps tracks along the way? Then head back down the coast to Mallacoota Lakes entrance way. Would love to hear of any thought or info u might have mate. Cheers and keep up the good work thanks Shane

@timbates4wdadventures 11 ай бұрын

Gday mate Depending how long your van is. You’d need to be very careful on setting me of the tight sections and the tight corners, with on coming traffic. Just be careful mate. Have a great trip. Cheers Tim