5,000 km and dead

[the godfather]

I went with Brunswick because they had the engine and could fit it immediately. I use the beast for work so I had to get it done.
Normally I would have fitted it myself. But I didn't have time.
Also they have a good name.....did have I should say.
A new motor from Nissan is as you say only 7k, but unless you fit new IP and component you void warranty. Which to start is only 20,000km.

[Throbbinhood]

Take it to small claims for 2000 of the 3000 if you think you have a case. Better to be 1k out of pocket than 3k.

[4bye4]

i am interested to know was it a BD refurbished or rebuilt motor or a second hand as is where is motor? do you know what year the motor is?

[Ben-e-boy]

Take it to small claims for 2000 of the 3000 if you think you have a case. Better to be 1k out of pocket than 3k.

Go to fair trading instead. Thats why they are there

[the godfather]

True, I didn't even think of that.

[the godfather]

i am interested to know was it a BD refurbished or rebuilt motor or a second hand as is where is motor? do you know what year the motor is?

Motor is a 2005

[Rumcajs]

Its a false economy sometimes, I guess we are all guilty of doing it. IMHO once mine blows and I decide to keep it and not engine convert to some real diesel unit then I'd be getting long motor and have IP rebuild as well with brand new injectors.

Indeed I'm partial to believe that one of the reasons for over-fuelling is/are the injectors, those horrible dual spring Bosch units (pre injection capable) which leak/dribble fuel when worn.


I still think BD's second attempt at your car is just the "Bandaid" to get rid off it ASAP. You are well advised to view it as such and perhaps get rid of it yourself or fix it properly if you want to keep it but who would now? Its called do it right first time.....

Anyway if this repair is approx 7 grand + previous install in not too far similar dollars wouldn't you be better off already with brand new long motor and recon IP and injectors set.

There is no cheap way to fix ZD30 and any short cut you make will bite you back again.

Sorry to break it this way but it needs to be looked at from this angle too.

I wish you good luck and hopefully you will succeed in getting back some of the monies you had forked out for this unfortunate and unpleasant experience.

Regards

[the godfather]

In hindsight I would have been better off doing the job myself from the start. As usual Mechanics have proven to be useless.
alas hindsight is exactly that.
As for keeping it, i am not.
Do I still love Patrols, yes I do.
But the reality is I need my car for work, and running a Patrol all day, 5 days a week is not practical.
So I will be trading it in on a small, 4 cylinder, newer vehicle.
Yes I will make a loss, but in the long term I will be better off.
When my bank account recovers I will revisit my outback adventures.

[dom14]

In hindsight I would have been better off doing the job myself from the start. As usual Mechanics have proven to be useless.
alas hindsight is exactly that.
As for keeping it, i am not.
Do I still love Patrols, yes I do.
But the reality is I need my car for work, and running a Patrol all day, 5 days a week is not practical.
So I will be trading it in on a small, 4 cylinder, newer vehicle.
Yes I will make a loss, but in the long term I will be better off.
When my bank account recovers I will revisit my outback adventures.

Combining 4WD as a tourer and a commuter is a hard ask for most of us IMO.
I tend to stick with public transport and a bike for getting around.
If a car is necessary, there always are small, fuel efficient units, so maintaining two cars can even be cheaper
than wearing out a big 4WD as commuter.
4WDs are always more expensive to maintain. Learning some stuff to DIY is the only answer in my case.
I decided few years ago, I can either learnt to DIY or stick with cycling. I decided to become a DIYer, so I can keep the
troll.
After reading a lot of disappointing stories from the guys of the forum, I thought ZD30's are not a good choice, unless they are the
latest ones. I think sticking with old school TD42 & RD28 is safer for diesels. I think many guy's bank accounts and credit cards have taken a hard hit from those earlier ZD30's.

Personally I prefer RD28's. That 'cos I can put a one in my RB30 without having to muck around with the gearbox(afaik).

[the godfather]

Looks like I sold it. Will know before the day is out.