Sage TD42 Wisdom required

[James112]

I am in the market for a Y61 Safari/Patrol with the TD42T. Is there anything I should know about this engine and drivetrain that would steer my decision away from getting one?

I appreciate any info or comments about this vehicle.

[malcolm]

Hi from Sydney ! If servicing has been kept up you should have very few problems . My patrol is TD42 non turbo . Suggest oil changes and filter changes every 5000kms and more frequent fuel filter changes than handbook , depending on fuel quality in your area. These engines are a favourite for remote area travel in Aus. Easy enough to work on yourself and any 'bush' mechanic will be at home with this motor.
For simplicity/cost I've kept away from a turbo and I'm told that if you do have a problem in a remote area, your average mechanic is not going to be able to match the pump output to the turbo boost - wheras they are ok with a non turbo motor.cheers , may be others will give more detail .

[nissannewby]

As malcolm said routine maintennance and these things are a dream nothing really that would steer you away from bbuying one :)

[nissannewby]

Hi from Sydney ! If servicing has been kept up you should have very few problems . My patrol is TD42 non turbo . Suggest oil changes and filter changes every 5000kms and more frequent fuel filter changes than handbook , depending on fuel quality in your area. These engines are a favourite for remote area travel in Aus. Easy enough to work on yourself and any 'bush' mechanic will be at home with this motor.
For simplicity/cost I've kept away from a turbo and I'm told that if you do have a problem in a remote area, your average mechanic is not going to be able to match the pump output to the turbo boost - wheras they are ok with a non turbo motor.cheers , may be others will give more detail .

A mild setup is no more complex than your non turbo setup with a few questions it is easily known what to adjust if it ever arises which way to go about it. You should look at a turbo you will never look back.

[MudRunnerTD]

Hi from Sydney ! If servicing has been kept up you should have very few problems . My patrol is TD42 non turbo . Suggest oil changes and filter changes every 5000kms and more frequent fuel filter changes than handbook , depending on fuel quality in your area. These engines are a favourite for remote area travel in Aus. Easy enough to work on yourself and any 'bush' mechanic will be at home with this motor.
For simplicity/cost I've kept away from a turbo and I'm told that if you do have a problem in a remote area, your average mechanic is not going to be able to match the pump output to the turbo boost - wheras they are ok with a non turbo motor.cheers , may be others will give more detail .


A mild setup is no more complex than your non turbo setup with a few questions it is easily known what to adjust if it ever arises which way to go about it. You should look at a turbo you will never look back.

X2, you should look at a Turbo. You will NEVER go back. it is simply an awesome upgrade. If in doubt in the outback you can turn the fuel down with a single turn of a single screw. No Brainer and any bush mechanic will sort it out for you.

Fit up your Turbo and get it tuned by a good tuner on a Dyno and Never look back. Expect a 30 to 50% power gain. I fitted mine in the GQ with 350,000kms on it and did not hesitate and Love it Love it Love it!.

To the OP, Dont hesitate mate, They are a great engine in a great car. Your looking for a winner.

[James112]

So if the tubro goes bye bye in the bush, I have to manually turn down the fuel? Isn't the fuel ECU controlled in it?

[nissannewby]

No ecu on the td42t yeah you could do but these things have a boost compensated pump and dont allow full fuel til you have boost so shouldnt be a drama if left at standard your turbo should last as long as the motor.