Quote Originally Posted by tactic1964 View Post
Hi there,
I am new here and would like some advise on my vehicle.
I have a 2006 ST Diesel Nissan Patrol Wagon, immaculate condition. Its not a Common Rail either. It did 183,000klms.
To cut a long story short, something happen to the timing chain and
it ended up with metal through the engine. The mechanics don't want to touch it but have tried to find another engine for me because the
vehicle looks brand new. Just wondering on all your thoughts out there, what would the best thing for me to do with it, besides wrecking it and selling it for spare parts.
Basically its a immaculate vehicle with no engine.. Very disappointing..
Regards
tactic1964
Hi mate, welcome to the forum. Shame about the engine. Where are you located?

If in Victoria we have a member here @rustynail who has a ZD30 in a GUIV that is a pretty fresh build. From the ground up. unfortunately it has recently been diagnosed with a Cracked head. It has not been hot and the bottom end would not have 20,000kms on it i dont think. Shattered for him. He is giving up on it and preparing for an LS Swap. He may well be interested in selling you his engine. Fit your good head to his good block and you will have a very fresh engine. His engine has a new turbo and fuel pump on it too i think.