And no I don't have NADS, not really too sure what it is?
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And no I don't have NADS, not really too sure what it is?
The valve you mention is most likely the Dawes & needle valve. (Nads, Nissan Anti Detonation System)
"mudski" on this site is the man to talk to.
:cheers:
The mechanic has told you a lot of bollocks...
The engine light doesn't come on because you tow heavy loads up hill.
There are thousands and I do mean thousands of Patrols pulling big loads every day in Oz with no issues.
You need to get the fault codes to know the problem
The squeal is either the Alternator, Tensioner or Belt not all three (it could be other things as well).
Mechanics who can't be rrsed fixing something correctly and will happily change everything then give you a huge bill give me the shits
This conjures up so many pictures.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Ok got the car back from Nissan. The changed the tensioner, belt and alternator. Your probably right evil twin in saying that, I thought the alternator was ok but I took there advise and changed it anyway. I have to be in Alice Springs in two days to see my misses then heading back to Kings Canyon for a few nights I'm not really in a possition to take the chance. Iv had to post phone my trip on the Oodnatta track as I am a day behind now.
The engine code from memory was 555 or 550 or something like that. All up its cost me $1250 so pretty expensive so far.
Before the patrol I owned three Ford utes, an AU, BA XR6 then a BF XR8. I towed caravans, boats and trailers with them and never had an issue. So I am getting a bit frustrated with the patrol. Apart from the issues it's had so far it's also painfully slow and gutless with the trailer on, and the trailer probably weighs about 600kg. I understand it's only a 4cl diesel but I'm really really hoping I havnt bought a lemon. I'm still hoping to do the Tanami but I'm hesitant now. Il see how it goes the way to Alice.
Would it be worthe while loading up the alternator, put on all the lights and maybe the aircon as well and checking the charge voltage. Also listen if the noise increases/decreases or no difference. Not sure what turns the engine light on. maybe if alternator fault the voltage goes so low that the engine light comes on??
If you are still in Adelaide forget the Nissan bunch, take it to some people like Alltrac4x4. They only do 4x4s. When I am town that is where I get my vehicle serviced.
Also while there get the NADS done, possibly a new bigger intercooler as well with its own fan.
I have found these guys cheaper, more friendly and do a better job than Nissan for work as well.
No I don't have any connection with then other than they service my vehicle.
You are possibly trying to drive it like a Ford. Wont work. My GUIV pulls more and its not gutless.Quote:
Originally Posted by dpetersen
Your ZD30 won't pull anything like an XR6 or XR8 unfortunately.
But it sure will go places they wouldn't.
You can still do the Tanami if you want and are confident the vehicle is running OK, it's a tad chopped up here and there from the rain so check road conditions at Alice before you hit it.
I'd be tempted to take the bitumen if in any doubt
Il see how the car goes getting to Alice and decide from there