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    new zd30 engine

    Hi Guys, im looking at buying a brand new y61 3.0 patrol gu series 9,the car comes with a standard rear diif lock, this wasn't an option, its standard across the range.. Anyway should i be worried about this engine..i have read a few post and most of them state that nissan have rectifeid the problems of the early model gu's frying themselves..please any info is better than no info...thanks

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    Hi Mate, rear has one of the best LSD in the game,may have been remove and diff lock fitted
    Nissan fixed most probs by 2004, all common rail are fine from my take on it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by threedogs View Post
    Hi Mate, rear has one of the best LSD in the game,may have been remove and diff lock fitted
    Nissan fixed most probs by 2004, all common rail ae fine from my take on it.
    thanks threedogs

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    Normal things are a wobble at 80kph,,But for a great 4x4 off the show room floor
    IMO a very good choice value for money, plus its live axle how goods that in this
    day and age, expect 13/100k or better STD . Check all normal things underneath
    looking carefully for scrape marks and touch up spray
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    I'm not a massive Patrol expert but have bought a 2007 CRD.


    Your model will have a standard diff lock in the rear as well as traction control.

    I believe the consensus on the motor is that it is fixed. You should have no problems if you look after it.


    Nice buy! last of the real 4wds.
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    Hi Mate, I had bought the 2012 y61 gu8 brand new and its great. I get about 12l/100 on mixed driving.
    2012 GU Patrol Simpson Edition. Auto. UHF, Bull Bar, 2" lift with Koni shocks, dobinson coils. 3" stainless Steel Exhaust.

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    Quote Originally Posted by threedogs View Post
    Normal things are a wobble at 80kph,,But for a great 4x4 off the show room floor
    IMO a very good choice value for money, plus its live axle how goods that in this
    day and age, expect 13/100k or better STD . Check all normal things underneath
    looking carefully for scrape marks and touch up spray


    yeah im buying it new with a seven year extened warranty

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    Quote Originally Posted by moe86 View Post
    yeah im buying it new with a seven year extened warranty
    just make sure its a Nissan warranty and not a dealer warranty.
    2012 GU Patrol Simpson Edition. Auto. UHF, Bull Bar, 2" lift with Koni shocks, dobinson coils. 3" stainless Steel Exhaust.

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    I have one and there have been very few reports of problems with the CRD?

    Juser have to watch fuel quality.

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