3.0lt GU Patrols - Grenade Facts

[YNOT]

GUII still had issues with a few engine failures, GUIII was when Nissan started to get it right. If I were you I would be fitting boost and pyro guages ASAP if you haven't already. Just because it's given no trouble so far doesn't mean it couldn't fail tomorrow, better safe than sorry.

I have a GUIII and have done all the engine saver mods.

Tony

[Dirty Driver]

Thanks for that Tony.
A bit about myself, well you wouldn't believe it but (you might) i have always owned LANDROVERS.
Now don't turn off your computer because i am just about to buy a 07-08 cab chassis 3.0Ltr CRD Nissan.
Why, because Landrover stopped making cab chassis in 1998 when they made the TD5. Shame.
Not keen on going back to free wheeling hubs, constant 4 wheel drive (cental diff) is the go. Never had any issues with Landrovers, i've had seven and built a Discovery. There are lemons amongst all makes.
Hope to have as good a reliability record from Nissan as i did from Landrover. Sometimes it's the owner and how they drive and maintain machinery.

Wnicko,
I've not heard two truer statements about cars and their reliability than these two!

DD

[the godfather]

Same. Iseem to have a good run out of all vehicles. Then I sell them (usually to my brother) and they fail quickly. Pretty sure neglect and abuse will kill any vehicle.

[beexy]

so is there anything i should look for buying a zd30. was looking at a 2001 series 1 walkabout that has about 240000 kms on it. i would assume checking history and getting a good mechanic to check over would be a good start but anything someone useless like me can look for to narrow down

[YNOT]

Have a close look at the intercooler, look underneath the shroud if you can. If there is any sign of oil on the outside of the intercooler it is probably leaking and warrants further investigation. There is not much else you can check for on the engine apart from the usual oil and coolant stuff.

Tony

[beexy]

cheers tony. will make sure i do that

[turbopsi]

Great info, thanks

[paulyg]

Is the zd30 worth looking at for someone who has never owned patrols before?

[patch697]

Is the zd30 worth looking at for someone who has never owned patrols before?

The ZD30 is not a point of pride for those of us in the Patrol fraternity & if your on the hunt for a diesel & you can afford it I'd be hunting down a TD42.

However that being said, you can get a good run out of a ZD30 as long as its been well looked after & the necessary mods have been done earlish in it life.

They are an expensive thing to repair & or replace in comparison to the other engine options available though.

[Sir Roofy]

dont buy the first 3l you see it took me nearly 12months to find the one i wanted
as patch said if its just a diesel your after go the 4.2 if you can strech the budget that far
unless its a gq then you might be lucky