ZD30 Di replace with new or reconditioned?

[threedogs]

This might be of some help....
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Patrol-En...934&rmvSB=true

looks cheap enough but very wary of rattle gun specials,
ceramic coat your turbo housing to eliminate "hot spots"

[paulyg]

If the DI and CRD are mostly the same , then why do we limit EGT to 550 on the DI and 600 on the CRD?

[outback]

This might be of some help....
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Patrol-En...934&rmvSB=true

Thanks. Seen a few of these but the words "local pick up only" makes it a very expensive engine. Adelaide to Tamworth..


Think I will wait and suffer the old Mac with its petrol guzzler 4.5 motor.

[the evil twin]

If the DI and CRD are mostly the same , then why do we limit EGT to 550 on the DI and 600 on the CRD?

Those numbers are only arbitary guesstimates not limits as such.
But anyway...
The CRD's have a total different ECU, Fuel delivery and EGR systems and minor changes to charge air delivery that are known.
There may also be other changes that Mr Nissan hasn't chosen to share

[happygu]

The other thing to consider is that a new motor from Nissan will be the latest Di version, with the updates from the early issues ..... can you be guaranteed that a reco one is the same ..... you would think it would, but who knows ....

[outback]

Well reason for cooking - very small cracking head. Possible been there for ages.

My patrol according to Mr Nissan is a GU IV, 20o5 (Australia) build dec 2004.

Anyway for cost issues little between a recon or new. So I am going new.

Its just the wait.

I would have thought Mr Nissan would still have spare DZ30 di motors in Australia. But apparently not.

Also I am dubious on getting any 'new' motors from fleaby. No Idea which version they are.

In the mean time I have to deal with an MRI as I have some pinched nerves in my neck, (besides Mr Nissan), and get the old Maverick on the road.

Besides a 4.5 petrol motor its got the 5.5inch wheels.. All fun.


Do I need to have the flames if I run 16x5.5s on the Mav? broke the front passenger side one so if i don't need them its easy to take them off.

[Hodge]

I would have thought Mr Nissan would still have spare DZ30 di motors in Australia. But apparently not.

The guy at work I mentioned in your original thread that just about starved his off oil due to the pickup pump failing is now going through the same process.
It seems the engine wasn't saved after all, and he has bent piston / crank rods ??
He was told, 2 months wait? What ETA did you get from nissan?
Can't believe they don't have any in Aus. Probably ran out as they're replacing them all the time.

[happygu]

Can't believe they don't have any in Aus. Probably ran out as they're replacing them all the time.

I did have that immediate thought too, but think it is a little harsh .......

[Rock Trol]

What about getting you motor rebuilt? Maybe you can specify better pistons etc. if they are available. You could also avoid the oil pump falling off issue by getting the proper amount of Loctite on the bolts instead of relying on Mr Nissans robot to fuik it up.
This would depend on having a decent mechanic in your area that you trust.

[outback]

He was told, 2 months wait? What ETA did you get from nissan?

They are still waiting on Mr Nissan to come u with and ETA, but there were hints of 2 odd months ... (hysterical smily laughing).........

Can't believe they don't have any in Aus. Probably ran out as they're replacing them all the time.

I would say that may be correct at one point, but if they don't have spare crates seems many issues are now sort of sorted. (more hysterical laughing)..