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JohnD
15th September 2010, 11:57 AM
G'day from a newbie to the whole forum thing. Been looking through all the threads and decided to register cause I have a 2004 3.0 litre Patrol that at 60K klms decided to blow a head gasket and empty the wallet pretty quickly. I now find that after the vehicle has been repaired, goes very well NOW, but has a flat spot on acceleration whilst cruising or going through the gears from 3 to 5. I have been told that it may be the MAF and or it's sensor switch. I know the MAF is a hot wire sensor, does it just need a good clean. Also whats the feeling about blanking off the EGR valve?

Welcome any comments or advice.

patch697
15th September 2010, 12:46 PM
G/day John & welcome to the forum.

Im not into the 3ltrs much but there are a few who are & will be happy to help.

Plenty of info & good friendly ppl here so feel free to join in.


Cheers
Paul

RustyNails
15th September 2010, 01:11 PM
Welcome John.
Tons of info around about both EGR blocking and MAF cleaning.
If you look in the Manuals area you will find a comprehensive doco on the ZD30, check there first.

Paul

AB
15th September 2010, 01:44 PM
Welcome to the forum John,

Have a read of this thread below about the EGR here first and feel free to ask anything.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?40-Blocking-the-EGR-Valve&highlight=blocking

DX grunt
15th September 2010, 01:51 PM
Welcome John

Plenty to learn about on here. Your input is valued too.

What state in OZ are you from?

Take care out there.

Ross
DX grunt

Maxhead
15th September 2010, 05:48 PM
G'Day John and welcome

Woof
15th September 2010, 06:02 PM
Welcome John, enjoy the forum

Finly Owner
15th September 2010, 09:30 PM
Hi and welcome John to nissans nut house . where r u @?

Tim

Russell1974
15th September 2010, 11:02 PM
Gday and welcome

JohnD
17th September 2010, 08:17 AM
Thanks for the warm welcome - looking forward to the whole forum thing

JohnD
17th September 2010, 08:21 AM
Thanks for the warm welcome - had an old Hilux for a thousand years (13 yrs old & 340,000 klm) before splashing out on the Patrol - had all kinds of problems with it - most caused by the dealer - shame really cause it has started to spoil the whole Patrol experience.

regards

JohnD

JohnD
17th September 2010, 08:23 AM
Thanks AB,

Hearing all these horror stories about the ZD30 engine. Don't know who to believe?
regards

JohnD

DX grunt
17th September 2010, 08:25 AM
Hey JohnD

The only advice I can give is to 'get back on the horse' and keep riding. I'm hoping you'll forget the past and enjoy what you have. We're all here to help.

Take care out there.

Ross
DX grunt

JohnD
17th September 2010, 08:25 AM
Thanks for the welcome - I have just filled in profile details - I'm from Sydney NSW. The way my Patrol is going I'll be staying there for a little while yet.

regards

JohnD

JohnD
17th September 2010, 08:26 AM
Thanks

regards

JohnD

JohnD
17th September 2010, 08:27 AM
Thanks for the welcome Dogman

regards

JohnD

JohnD
17th September 2010, 08:28 AM
G'day,

I'm in Sydney NSW. No comments about state of origin either please. Thanks for the welcome.

regards

JohnD

JohnD
17th September 2010, 08:29 AM
Thanks for the warm welcome - looking forward to the whole forum thing

regards

JohnD