Searching for a 3.0 CR Auto
My son is looking to join the Patrol fraternity, and is looking at 2007 to 2009 common rail autos in 3.0.
What are the issues with this series??
My 2006 3.0 Direct injection manual had two MAJOR "known faults" Th clutch was crap and there was a water leak at the front of the block--both costly fixes.
Any feedback will be appreciated.
PM me if you want to keep your response out of the public view.
Thanks
GU IV 2006; 3.0 DDi ST-S; Nissan Snorkel, Bull Bar and Tow Bar; Warn 8,000# Winch with Dyneema rope; Auber EGT, Boost and dual Battery gauges; Provent 200; Dual Batteries; Three Dogs recovery points; Rear Springs +20% load; Outback drawers and Cargo Barrier; UHF; [GPS, Radio, CD, Bluetooth, SD, USB] floor extension; Alloy roof rack
"Smart people know what they don't know"
For what it's worth mate , common rails are still prone to that famous front timing cover coolant leak. My 2009 CRD had it, I chose not to bother as it was a lot of $ to fix.
Other than that the CRD's are better than the Di. But I'd still apply the usual NADs, once and if he buys one. Great cars.
2005 TD42TI
Dr Gary (1st October 2015)
They are also prone to warping the exhaust manifold due to the higher exhaust temps. Even though the intercoolers are bolted onto the frame instead of the engine they still leak after a while as per Di's.
2007 DX CRD Wagon - EFS 2" lift, BOSS Chassis Brace Kit, Steel Bull Bar, Runva 9500-Q winch, FyrLyt's, Rock Sliders, Rear bar with wheel and twin jerry carriers, Drawers, Fridge slide, dual battery, Red Arc BCDC 1220, Red Arc EGT/Boost gauge, Scangauge, Uniden UHF, Prodigy P2 brake controller, CC Intercooler, Pacemaker 3" zhaust, HPD Dawes, ECU Remap.
I hope you find it, Great cars but is the diesel engine worth?
$20k will see you driving a 4.2 TD with a few mods
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
I think they are strong enough. but for towing a caravan or something, get something else they just run to hot which is damaging things. eg turbo exhaust manifold. if you get one put a bigger pipe on it catchcan, chip and block the egr, new intercooler and boost controller they will blow the doors off a 4.2 and take you anywhere. but like I said towing ?????
that's my own personal experience.
07 crd,,bridgestone 697lt, 2.75 buedesert ex,SOLD theres a lot of my blood, sweat and money in that troll.
92 gq ti tb42efi my brothers gq extractors dual batteries brake controller uhf alloy bullbarSOLD with a heavy heart but gone to a nice young fella
13 y62 the beast that burbles
Hodge (3rd October 2015)
Not sure we can find one at that price unless it has LOTS of miles on it--we have looked. I agree the 4.2 is MUCH better and worth a few more dollars than the 3.0. I think I will tell him to rethink his needs--he tows our large (20 ft) tinnie with an x-Trail now.Originally Posted by threedogs
GU IV 2006; 3.0 DDi ST-S; Nissan Snorkel, Bull Bar and Tow Bar; Warn 8,000# Winch with Dyneema rope; Auber EGT, Boost and dual Battery gauges; Provent 200; Dual Batteries; Three Dogs recovery points; Rear Springs +20% load; Outback drawers and Cargo Barrier; UHF; [GPS, Radio, CD, Bluetooth, SD, USB] floor extension; Alloy roof rack
"Smart people know what they don't know"
You have pm
My guy recently picked a GU with a dead 2.8 and is putting a 4.2 in it after he has finished rebuilding it in his clean room. Might be a better option for you guys esp with the towing aspect.
Cheers
Chimo
Billy brought a beauty early this year had about 250 K
not much for a 4.2
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
buy a 4.5 ti and and a 4.2 swap you will need a wreck though
07 crd,,bridgestone 697lt, 2.75 buedesert ex,
92 gq ti tb42efi my brothers gq extractors dual batteries brake controller uhf alloy bullbar
13 y62 the beast that burbles
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