gday to all

[cookman450]

gday everyone I have just blown up my pride and joy so I will be lurking around looking for advice and help and will appreciate any advice and tips you have thanks cookman

[MEGOMONSTER]

Welcome mate, surely the best forum on the net. If you need it, you can get it, if you want to know it, just ask it.
If you want to find it, go to the search bar for a universe of information.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the greatest show on earth.

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate.

[Clunk]

G'day cook man, welcome aboard mate. So what was it that went pop?

[Avo]

Welcome mate,which part of the sth wst.also what sort of donk.

[04OFF]

Welcome mate, im guessing zd30 or 2.8 Diesel ?

[growler2058]

G'day mate welcome aboard
Pity it's not under better circumstances

[threedogs]

Hello and welcome no need to lurk, heaps of info
and tips here so Jump in anytime and enjoy

[AB]

Welcome to the forum mate, feel free to ask any questions and join in the conversations.

[cookman450]

thanks for welcoming me my ute is a 1999 gu 4.2tdt I bought it of a car dealer in collie a farmer had owned it since new it had only done 222000 when I bought it it was a sad day when it let go I am pretty sure it has dropped o big end in a big way has been sitting in a shed for the last year and just have not had the resources to get the project underway but I am sick of not having it and its time to get a start on it am thinking of dropping the sump to see the damage and then making a decision from there has anyone else ever heard of the 99 having this problem a lot of my mates have got patrols and all swear by them I reckon they are the bloody best 4x4 ever I think I just got a bum deal

[Gecko17]

Welcome to the forum mate. Sorry to hear about your truck. I'm sure the guys n girls will know how to best get you back up and running.

Good luck.

[trekster]

G'day and welcome to the best patrol forum around! Make sure to post up some pics of your beast in the members ride section ;)


Members Rides (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/forumdisplay.php?43-Members-Rides)



This thread has alot of useful threads linked
(http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?16195-GC-Index-to-useful-threads)


Some mechanical threads that may be of interest:


Why Diesels Smoke (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?12450-Why-Diesels-Smoke)

Checking and cleaning MAF sensors (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?597-Checking-and-cleaning-MAF-sensors)

NADS discussion (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?5526-Snicko-doing-the-NADS)


Recovery and safety!

Recovery Bible (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?13556-Recovery-Bible)

Towballs are not recovery points (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?5725-Tow-balls-are-not-to-be-used-as-recovery-points)

Recovery: The Fundamentals (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?1984-Recovery-The-Fundamentals)



and lastly this should be read and passed on to anyone that is not aware of the fact

Deaths from towballs (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?11239-Deaths-from-towballs)


Last but not least enjoy the forum and everything it has to offer, Don't be afraid to ask questions as we are all here to help each other out!


Cheers,
Eric.

[happygu]

thanks for welcoming me my ute is a 1999 gu 4.2tdt I bought it of a car dealer in collie a farmer had owned it since new it had only done 222000 when I bought it it was a sad day when it let go I am pretty sure it has dropped o big end in a big way has been sitting in a shed for the last year and just have not had the resources to get the project underway but I am sick of not having it and its time to get a start on it am thinking of dropping the sump to see the damage and then making a decision from there has anyone else ever heard of the 99 having this problem a lot of my mates have got patrols and all swear by them I reckon they are the bloody best 4x4 ever I think I just got a bum deal

Cooky,

The 4.2 is normally fairly bulletproof ....... do you have any symptoms that you can tell us to help us confirm that it is the big end?

The 4.2 in 99 was a non-Turbo model so the Turbo may be an aftermarket one, but even saying that, it should be strong enough to handle a Turbo...

I would get it checked by your mechanic, before dropping the sump off if you can, as it may be something minor .... trying to be positive for you.

Mic

[cookman450]

happy gtu are you sure that the 99 didn't come with factory turbo as this is a ute and not a station wagon after you posted your reply I panicked coz my ex father in law was a service manager in a local town and has had a lot of experience with patrols over the years and always told me that an aftermarket turbo on a non turbo engine that was not set up properly would burn out the third piston he had seen a lot of these so now you have me wondering if it aftermarket turbo can anyone else shed some light on this

[happygu]

Cookman,

I was wrong....just checked and the ute did have a Turbo, and I thought it was a couple of years later on....

HERE IS THE BLURB

1999 was a big year for Nissan. In April, Nissan expanded the GU Patrol 4WD lineup with the launch of Cab Chassis models, available with a choice of turbocharged or naturally aspirated 4.2-litre diesel models and coil or leaf sprung suspensions.


This was the debut of Nissan's 4.2-litre inline six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. Initially available only in the workhorse models, it was introduced into the ST wagon in June 1999.

Cab Chassis models

All Cab Chassis models retained the same family look common to all GU Patrols. Interior specifications and trim matched Patrol DX and ST wagon models. These workhorse models were targeted specifically at farmers, the mining industry, government and tradesmen requiring a tough and purposeful 4x4.

The cab chassis models were available in two specification levels -- the base model DX or more upmarket ST -- both available with either turbocharged or naturally aspirated 4.2-litre diesel engine. ST models fitted with the turbodiesel engine were only available with all round coil suspension, but other models could be ordered with either coil or leaf sprung suspension.

There were five GU Cab Chassis models; two DX 4.2-litre naturally aspirated models - one with leaf, one with coil suspension.Three 4.2-litre Turbo models were offered - two in DX specification and one in the ST. The DX Turbo models were available with choice of coil or leaf suspension. 1999 pricing saw the entry level 4.2L DX model at $44,690, and the range topping coil ST Turbo model priced at $50,680.

Engine

Patrol's engine lineup was boosted by the introduction of the new large-capacity 4.2-litre turbocharged diesel powerplant. Delivering 114kW of power at 3600rpm and 330Nm of torque at 2000rpm, the new engine was developed in response to local demands both for towing and other commercial applications.

[cookman450]

thanks mate for clearing that up had me in a bit of a panic haha not really I did some research as well after your comment but thanks for the info mate cleared it up perfectly

[Arge]

Welcome Cookman -- bad luck with the td42 -- I've had 3 patrols with the td42 donk -- 1 with a factory turbo. Had no trouble with any -- Normally a reliable & bullet proof engine!

[PMC]

G’day cookman,

Welcome aboard mate! I hope you enjoy your stay with this great forum and its members!

PS, Shite-loads of info and good laughs to be had all-round!

Regards,

RLI