G'day from a newbie

[JohnD]

G'day from a newbie to the whole forum thing. Been looking through all the threads and decided to register cause I have a 2004 3.0 litre Patrol that at 60K klms decided to blow a head gasket and empty the wallet pretty quickly. I now find that after the vehicle has been repaired, goes very well NOW, but has a flat spot on acceleration whilst cruising or going through the gears from 3 to 5. I have been told that it may be the MAF and or it's sensor switch. I know the MAF is a hot wire sensor, does it just need a good clean. Also whats the feeling about blanking off the EGR valve?

Welcome any comments or advice.

[patch697]

G/day John & welcome to the forum.

Im not into the 3ltrs much but there are a few who are & will be happy to help.

Plenty of info & good friendly ppl here so feel free to join in.


Cheers
Paul

[RustyNails]

Welcome John.
Tons of info around about both EGR blocking and MAF cleaning.
If you look in the Manuals area you will find a comprehensive doco on the ZD30, check there first.

Paul

[AB]

Welcome to the forum John,

Have a read of this thread below about the EGR here first and feel free to ask anything.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?40-Blocking-the-EGR-Valve&highlight=blocking

[DX grunt]

Welcome John

Plenty to learn about on here. Your input is valued too.

What state in OZ are you from?

Take care out there.

Ross
DX grunt

[Maxhead]

G'Day John and welcome

[Woof]

Welcome John, enjoy the forum

[Finly Owner]

Hi and welcome John to nissans nut house . where r u @?

Tim

[Russell1974]

Gday and welcome

[JohnD]

Thanks for the warm welcome - looking forward to the whole forum thing

[JohnD]

Thanks for the warm welcome - had an old Hilux for a thousand years (13 yrs old & 340,000 klm) before splashing out on the Patrol - had all kinds of problems with it - most caused by the dealer - shame really cause it has started to spoil the whole Patrol experience.

regards

JohnD

[JohnD]

Thanks AB,

Hearing all these horror stories about the ZD30 engine. Don't know who to believe?
regards

JohnD

[DX grunt]

Hey JohnD

The only advice I can give is to 'get back on the horse' and keep riding. I'm hoping you'll forget the past and enjoy what you have. We're all here to help.

Take care out there.

Ross
DX grunt

[JohnD]

Thanks for the welcome - I have just filled in profile details - I'm from Sydney NSW. The way my Patrol is going I'll be staying there for a little while yet.

regards

JohnD

[JohnD]

Thanks

regards

JohnD

[JohnD]

Thanks for the welcome Dogman

regards

JohnD

[JohnD]

G'day,

I'm in Sydney NSW. No comments about state of origin either please. Thanks for the welcome.

regards

JohnD

[JohnD]

Thanks for the warm welcome - looking forward to the whole forum thing

regards

JohnD