THE SKID FACTORY - Nissan Patrol TD42 Turbo Diesel Swap [EP2]

In this episode of the skid factory Al and Woody install their Nissan TD42 Diesel engine into the Patrol and get it ready for their custom turbo setup.
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[@jerrywh3]

Absolutely one of the best automotive series in the world.

[@1993Revhead]

jerrywh3 following mcm obviously

[@devil0373]

Zachary Burrows following project binky obviously

[@silentpact3432]

+1

[@SldgeHammr]

Skid factory feels like MCM when they first started and I like it.

[@nicksnicknet]

Except that Turbo Yoda knows exactly what to do mechanically.

[@HarryTwatter]

this feels nothing like that, he's in a real shop with real tools with real knowledge lol

[@todboy2011]

Yeh this guy actually knows what he’s talking about ... unlike those other flogs..

[@julzhickman]

ha

[@trayner]

And it's not jdm all the time

[@samc5898]

"You know what would be good? If your story had more dragons." I am *definitely* using this line

[@yogisworkshop5892]

I've seen that as meme except it was more like "Cool story bro, Needs more and dragons and shit."

[@ghettoflyer]

The less / absence of music fit the show better. I don't know who's call that was but thanks.

[@dennishamlin5062]

Hi Al. Watched your work on mcm. Nice to see someone with experience working on vehicles , instead of the usual kid who has just bought a new welder , never welded before and is trying to teach other kids how to weld and that sort of rubbish. Ive owned 3 td42s over the years and have learned a few handy hints along the way. Silvertop motors like yours with vac for brakes of the alternator have crap / dangerous braking. Do youself a favour and put a set of ceramic pads on both ends. Genuinely gives 30% better stopping power. The std inlet manifold on the silver an blacktops are only gd for around 120-125 rear wheel kws. After that they start to become a choke point. At higher kws, cutting the manifold and adding a lot more volume to the top is required. Plenty info on forums about that. I put a 75mm thick 300mm x 600mm intercooler on my last one and they help alot for even daily driving. U can fit them stealth in front of the radiator if you attack the inside of the grill enough. I understand tho that front intercoolers arent Ideal in many parts of Oz coz of kangaroos etc. (im kiwi) Gd you have reasonable electric fuelpump to supply the injector pump coz thats an area of possible issues as well. about 4psi is a happy thing. 3" dump off the turbo is essential as well as 3 inch mandrel bent exhaust to the back as well. I fitted a pre turbo pyro to a temp guage on the dash and its real handy for street tuning and keeping an eye on things under heavy load and up hills. Im very happy ith my TD05-16G Large from ufi. Im 58 but if I was 30 again id be chasing 175RWKWs plus. I put a boost gauge on the dash and use a cab adjustable bleed valve to adjust boost. Mechanically ok and well maintained 4.2s both silver and blacktops are happy with boost into mid 20 psi range in stock trim. Both have piston squirters but the blacktop system is a little better coz oil can go into the piston across a gallery and return to sump. slivertops have a gd hole to cool the piston top but not quite as effective as the blacktop. silvertops have a bit heavier gudgeon pins but the smaller blacktop ones never give any problems unless the motor is hydrauliced with water or some other catastrophic problem. Both engines run noticeably better on synthetic motor oil. The blacktop motor(94 onwards has an 8kg heavier block than the earlier silvertops like yours. Plenty of 30psi boosted silvertops out there have never had the head off tho! Ve pumps like a degree or 2 of timing advance above factory spec according to a guy I dealt with who is converting 10 patrols a week in WA. Battery to battery box earths can do and often work loose. They are worth checking. Steering shudder at 95 to 105kph is real common. Its usually the front pandard loose or worn ends. Bottom of the steering cover balls theres a plate with 4x about 8mm bolts hoding them on. Try taking 1 bolt out and it will let out any water that can accumulate in there. If freewheeling front hubs start to grab and make a whirring noise unexpectedly (happened to me on 2 vehicles) just take the freewheeling hubs off, fill them with your favourite thin gear oil (i used atf) an slap them back on as quick as you can without losing too much oil. It will fix the hubs from trying to engage (usually coz they have been overgreased) and add a little extra lube inside the steering balls and to the cvs and help keep the steering ball covers lubed. Btw u can cut the new ball seals and fit them (cut at top)without having to spend hours dismantling everthing. GU/GQ Nissan front spring bump stops are a joke, they are too long and usually break off and end up sideways inside the coil spring looking like a lost dildo. Just buy some second hand ones off any 80 series landrover. They fit great an work way better. Jus cut about 30mm off the top of them YMMV or u get reduced travel and flex in the front end. Theres a lemon motor to avoid out there. Its the blacktop non turbo motor made around 94/95. They have weak rods and light pistons. They are great for a non turbo build(who wants that?) or great for a not more than 15 psi turbo build (who wants that either?) Ive never laid eyes on one but aparently the undrilled and untapped cast fitting for turbo oil drainback is a dead giveaway. 4" filter and piping to the turbo is the way to go. 3" for the rest of the way is fine. If you are going to do alot of hi speed rough rd driving then remote reservoir shocks is the only way to go. Our kiwi rds a a bit smoother but my non remote 6 way adjustables barely do the job and do fade. These motors start to wake up nearing 20 lbs boost, then by 22 they are starting to go gd. GD luck with the build R

[@christianbuczko1481]

It's interesting seeing a diesel conversion. I only just realised the old engine was petrol. Also its interesting seeing an old pile of junk being worked on as compared to that classic fairline. This is just nuts and bolts basic engineering without the worry about making a masterpiece. It's far more accessible to most amateurs.

[@SomervilleMetalWorks]

He might call it a pile of junk but a gu patrol is probably the best off road vehicles ever made especially with factory diff lock and a td42.

[@dylnbxtr]

This is a typical job in Australian sheds. It’s usually the Sunday cruiser and a bush basher

[@dylnbxtr]

LandRoverLife i strongly disagree. The 80 series LandCruiser was easily the best 4be built.

[@jg4082]

The best part about this series is how realistic it is. Yes there is some music but you can actually see and hear the work being done the flank of metal and the ratcheting of the bolts. And enjoy some dry humor in the process. Great job fellas!!

[@patmald]

that Cosmo poster.

[@noahrosenheck9250]

Kramer take the wheel!

[@AF29007]

He is a loathsome, offensive brute. Yet I can't look away

[@Brock_Landers]

Had me crying...lmao

[@Brock_Landers]

Racist bastid...

[@Brock_Landers]

Dykeal Dickterds...

[@Scrrumy]

idk what it is - something about the calm way Al works and explains things while just chilling in a quiet shop somewhere in Australia is very...relaxing... that might sound corny but I find these videos so stress relieving.

[@Techtiqal]

More diesel goodness!!!!

[@amarkuljanin4540]

Its 2am in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and I must go to work at 5, but THE SKID FACTORY is more important right now!

[@jimmybrown5062]

Amar Kuljanin fuck off

[@Korokukanas]

Hey Jimmy Brown, good job keeping the hate going....You sound like a Trumptard, what's the matter did your sister find a boyfriend? Touch her again and he'll kick your ass....

[@dinobot_maximize]

jimmy shitstain brown

[@PedroFTeixeira]

Amar Kuljanin how is the political stability there? That was a war zone some years ago.

[@amarkuljanin4540]

Its like shit, 3 presidents, poor economy. Everyone is dreaming about leaving the contry, I am going to Germany very soon.

[@adrianmurphy8927]

Awsome build, ive just done the same conversion but my patrol was a zd30 grenade, now its a td42 turbo diesel with factory auto 👍

[@BorisFett]

Kramer in the driver seat is great

[@Hondatech26]

Southeast Queensland Dolphin Waxer's Association Christmas Party...did I hear that correctly?

[@bustinMR2]

Lolz, I had to rewind that too. I wonder how many get the joke?

[@wobblysauce]

Mankini with a full forest... I think not.

[@dylnbxtr]

I thought that’s what I heard, but I wasn’t certain. What is the story behind that??

[@dyallbydesign1852]

It means to have a wank

[@just_another_gearhead]

Cheers from Texas! You guys are top notch! Mad respect and thanks for taking the time to teach and film everything for us.

[@moldingpro7208]

Can't get enough of this show! Love every second! Cheers!

[@victormendoza871]

It's been 4 years . I can still watch that file pump go

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

Al is such a wealth of knowledge, I could sit and learn all damn day.

[@rossnos]

Today is just good, mcm put a new vid up now this to end my night pretty much a perfect end to the day

[@fila1445]

RossNos1 and bad obsesion motorsport posted a video as well :D

[@rossnos]

fila1445 oh yes the q&a

[@stephan5026]

Love this series, 3rd time watching it while waiting for new episodes on the LS swap

[@ThmsPtrsn]

I think Al is a gift, his sarcasm is god tier

[@scottryana]

......If your story had more dragons. Hahaha!!!

[@mitchamus]

If he's driving - you're gonna need ASSMAN plates.

[@JoeJoeMoto]

Awesome! Getting there now. Can't wait for the turbo stuff next week.

[@chillybrit2334]

1 minute in - this is why I like Nissan... part availability many years down the line. Still able to get most parts for my "project" (a.k.a. an excuse to be in garage tinkering, may never actually see tarmac again) Sunny / Pulsar from '91 from the dealer if needed. Have to know the part numbers these days as their lookup software says no from time to time... but they have them bits on shelves still.

[@gabebeaucage5141]

This stuff is great keep up the good work guys really enjoy your projects

[@tnmoe-]

Gotta love that Kramer picture sneaking up in all the vids! Good on ya, boys!

[@PaulinhoThompson]

I actually find these videos really relaxing :D thank you.

[@bloodreighn]

those TD42 are raw grunt with a turbo, same as the TD27, with the turbo td27's just unhook the waste gate and run it, they love it!

[@sSnerferSs]

Kramer chillin in the cab

[@NissanAltima2005]

Hi, Be careful of the oil feed to the turbo. Not all of those small screws in the engine take the oil feed directly from the main oil gallery. There are 6 of them: Four of them are located just behind the engine front plate that holds the engine cover. The other two are located at the engine left hand side (the side of the camshaft location) at the same plane of the no. 2 and 3 main bearing. The same one you've taken the oil feed line form. The two that are at the left hand side near no. 2 and 3 crankshaft journal feed from oil that comes out of the main journal to the camshaft journal. The oil, in the first place, comes from the main gallery after the filter and pressure relief valve to the main bearing at the unloading side of it. Because of the inherent utilization in the bearing design, the oil is metered through the main bearing into two bath: - to the rod bearing through the crankshaft hole - to the camshaft bearing through a straight hole from main to cam bearing. So, these two screws go directly to that straight drilled hole between main and cam bearing. The four screws at the front of the engine are as follow: - RHS, the upper screw goes through block, then to main oil gallery, then to idler gear, then meats an upward hole for engine head lubrication. - RHS, the lower screw meats directly to the hole that supply oil for the no. 1 main bearing. - LHS the upper screw directs to the no. 1 cam bearing. But it is closed by the bearing its self. Used to drill the oil line for that specific cam bearing. - LHS the lower screw, I do not know about it. The screw that you took oil supply from is going to affect the corresponding rod bearing oil supply as the oil is metered by the main bearing design. Demanding addition oil requirement will affect the metered oil supply by the main bearing to both: the rod and cam bearings. This may cause a spun rod bearing and/or crankshaft failure. Furthermore, any reduction in oil pressure at the rod bearing will not show in oil pressure switch. It is better to use either of the RHS screws though I prefer the upper one as it takes oil directly from the main oil gallery. Both RHS screws have non metered oil supply and no dependency in it, i.e., whatever happen to the oil supply is going to show in the oil pressure switch. In addition, a lot of dirt is behind these screws. It is better to fluid them before connecting an oil line. Good luck,

[@HiIm_Sam]

Good stuff guys glad your back at it again can’t wait to see more !!

[@stigonutube]

love your werk guys no bullshit attitude, you make it look easy because your pros and i know it ain't easy from experiance with car and 4x4 ownerships..

[@larryalexander4833]

the pic of Kramer is a hoot !!

[@dieselgaint]

I'm so happy there's some diesel love! I'd be interested to see the dmax conversion he did.

[@aeok18109]

I love this build. I've been thinking about swapping to a diesel in my 96 Tacoma.

[@littlediablo]

Nice core strength there Al.

[@scottmoore9215]

You are very clever man Al.

[@roochiecooch]

lol the Kramer photo in the front seat hahaha man that one made me laugh very loudly and it's nearly midnight here. My neighbors probably think I'm crazy laughing this loud with my window wide open.

[@halleffect1]

11:09 Haha, love Al. Great channel, glad i found it.

[@bradreynolds8499]

i'd love to be able to download all of the automotive knowledge from Al's brain into a hard drive. The man is amazing.

[@JohnmillerPowerlifting]

in the UK our fillers are like that as well. I always thought it was to stop people putting diesel in there petrol cars

[@mrAudisubaru]

Lift pump helps the main injection pump so it doesnt need to work that hard and primes it at starts so it's a nice detail.

[@IFayZe]

Absolutely loving this content! Keep up the good work guys!

[@jackpitcher1543]

Milwaukee for the win

[@martinultimatevw3779]

Al can write a book with those quotes 🤣 love it. Thanks guys

[@mick5327]

OMG, The Kramer sitting in the driver seat!! HAHAHAH Love it, keep up the great work guys! :D

[@Drew_peaballs_128]

Nice work fellas! Entertaining and informative as always!

[@corrdad612]

Fantastic. My favorite automotive show on KZbin. More Yoda.

[@mulishapatrol]

I was having delusions of grandeur watching the first episode of this series, and then I remembered back years ago when I converted my old tb45 patrol to td42t and thought fuck that I couldn't be bothered hahahaha. My current patrol can happily stay a tb48..

[@scullamin307]

Been waiting all week for this!!!

[@elixir220]

just found this channel. ha i love turbo yodas sense of humor

[@toeboe106]

Imagine if you did a petrol to diesel conversion like this,get down to the petrol station to fill up and realise you have to change the filler assembly.Thank goodness for His Yodaness!!

[@andper91]

Im just planking braaaah🤣🤣🚙💨 Working on my core🙏

[@keithbrettell2058]

Is Al doin' his own thing now instead of workin' at that shop where they built Super Gramps?

[@FloppydriveMaestro]

Love this show. Keep it up lads.

[@evana1900]

Great video guys

[@ElectraFlarefire]

Damn you.. I want hokey pokey icecream now..

[@wseaver1]

Kramer in the driver seat is hilarious

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Best show ever

[@Devills_hill]

got the chills when I realised Kramer is on the passenger seat! **english is hard**

[@yazmo109]

always impressive work and very informative great video thx you! yoda is a beast.

[@Terabyte47]

Watch out, The Kramer is gonna steal the car!

[@frankaxth1005]

I am upgrading my GU from 4.5 to 4.2td and would like to know what the pump in tank (part number/type)you used . Keep you the good work.

[@Turbo_Tractors]

Nice one fellas, been looking forward to more patrol stuff! What's the end goal with this troll? You never really said what the end goal is. Flex? Power? Overland? Reliable? All of the above?

[@LukeTheJoker]

He mentioned towing and economy...

[@luuk341]

Shoutout to the Southeast Queensland Dolphin Waxers Association!

[@Captaindan7141]

That fucking Kramer picture gets me every time.

[@STRGHTSXBNZ]

You Aussies got spoiled with your big I6 and v8 diesel engines. Here in Europe we only had the measly 2.8 I6 TD's and 3.0 DI I4 engines...

[@xblisitjosh6736]

Al certified cable ties 👍

[@dgenius6745]

Awesome videos guys keep it up an keep them coming👍👍

[@hrld6892]

I never had alan pinned as a dragon person. More of a "sipping whiskey listening to slayer in the garage" kind of guy. The more you know

[@Ladiezman9]

Turbo Yoda, we need to see more on this Duramax swapped patrol. It would be a build breakdown vid.

[@soarinsoarer1]

Al ... mate its not a compliance think any more to have the flap in the filler neck ... no super so no flap needed .. keep up the great work

[@Moosehung]

Yeah sweet videos, love seeing some old straight six diesel action too, a lot of the parts look similar to my RD28 in my C33 Laurel which i am very familiar with :D Keep it up boiiis!

[@HappyfoxBiz]

MCM, might I suggest recording in 4K then have image stabiliser through your desktop app and afterwards scale it down to 1080p you will find your image not only pop but be much more professional, and with 4K cameras being cheaper now it's not too much of an excuse not to do it

[@timeastwoodbagpiper]

Is that blue vehicle with the white cover on it the Subarute?

[@kichaels]

Seems straightforward.

[@rileylowe3376]

iv just done a td42 engine swap o patrol and i finished it in about 3 days flat out, It was my first Propper work on a car ever so was a bit slow. Got the engine from a wrecker for cheap. After i was finished i started it up and it ran so i turned it off and put the bonnet back on cleaned up the wiring and took it for a drive. made it about 2 kms down the road and it started bogging out then it just does. So in the end i found out what the problem was. When you swap a petrol engine to a diesel you got to drain the tank. and put deisel in it. never replaced the fuel pump because i never thought about it. I ended up seizing the engine and it was FUCKED. SO did it again the correct way. But i was quite suprised how well it ran for the 2km it drove for.

[@JOHNJ0HN9111]

nice Kramer picture in the driver seat man lol

[@berserkgarage4218]

RD28=Slug. ZD30=Grenade. TD42=Kettle.

[@lee1978good]

Clicked so fast I cracked my screen and broke my finger 😆😆

[@WoWBeater]

Seriously the Kramer, got the same one in my garage

[@divizionx]

Anyone know if that hokey pokey icecream is any good

[@markerandCANSreviews]

divizionx pretty fucking good 👍

[@postmortemspasm]

oh dude.. best ice cream ever

[@mattg4396]

It’s the ducks nuts mate.

[@mattg4396]

Project Miranda, they might do… but it just means it’s the bees knees mate.

[@Pete-z6e]

Have you never had hokey pokey, you poor barstard!,!

[@jordanhopkins9282]

Hands down what i want to see

[@brentanco]

Do I see the Subaru Ute under the lift? Or am I seeing things

[@XxtiBuNxX]

Great work guys. What id like to see is a Story about the ( 5 sec??? ) Dragcar one of the Guys owns. Or was it someone else from the mcm Friends?

[@BorisFett]

Oh yea

[@pete1323]

Love this show!!!!!

[@MrBlueice87]

Good job boys

[@andrewpaige9152]

I swear ive with bear that looks like Turbo Yoda lol

[@chrishiggins1811]

So when your done this one you going to start some of the other cars in the background? Also great work keep in up

[@AndrewEG]

Al's grin lol

[@RussZHC]

Have viewed the Double Unicorn build a few times now...in the background of multiple segments there is an orange wagon of some sort. Any chance of seeing more details, even just a walk-a-round?

[@mittyvidz8259]

No drain bolt on the fuel tank? The patrols I've worked on had them....

[@mcgowan273]

"What sort of dodgy stuff are you up to now" Ahaaaa Quality. Actually lol'd a bit.

[@axia24]

Kramer, take the wheel!

[@dazaspc]

Are you going to fit a water trap into the fuel line? I fitted a combination CAV filter, water trap and primer to my old BJ40 and that saved me several times from bad fuel (Come to think of it it was in Queensland every time). My mate wanted the same but we were unable to find another so we used a cheap SAAS filter unit and ran the clean side through an oil valiant fuel pump to prime it all when necessary. Cheers

[@rohanthomas9941]

Yes

[@seinfeld11123]

is turbo yoda no longer working at am auto? amauto website doesnt mention al at all anymore

[@lockjawjak]

Loving it!!!