Our 2005 Nissan patrol wagon ..3ltr diesel zd30 just blew the motor at 164000 klms. We bought it brand new in 2006 expecting many more miles than it's done. A replacement quote from Nissan was. $9000 plus fitting at "around" $3000. We located a brand new one on eBay for $6000.
Nissan customer service rep Shawn says Nissan will not help with labour costs or motor as the problem is not a manufacture problem. We beg to differ. Just look on any 4wd or caravan Forum on this model. If you have one of these Nissans we urge you to trade it before 120000klms as that's when they are time bombs.
the worst part is having to replace the zd30 with the same type of motor as the original that just blew up and paying $9000 for the worse motor ever built.
-- Edited by Gailmaree on Wednesday 26th of March 2014 06:04:12 PM
Yuglamron said
06:19 PM Mar 26, 2014
Hi sorry to hear of your woes. Another forum member Kiwi-as had some problems with an engine blow up a while ago. They replaced the motor with a Chevvy replacement diesel.
I'm not sure if that is an option for you but it might be worth a look to see if it's a viable option for you and it may be cost effective.
If you go to the search and type heart replacement it may give you more info.
Good luck with your replacement motor.
landy said
10:48 PM Mar 26, 2014
Gailmaree wrote:
Our 2005 Nissan patrol wagon ..3ltr diesel zd30 just blew the motor at 164000 klms. We bought it brand new in 2006 expecting many more miles than it's done. A replacement quote from Nissan was. $9000 plus fitting at "around" $3000. We located a brand new one on eBay for $6000.
Nissan customer service rep Shawn says Nissan will not help with labour costs or motor as the problem is not a manufacture problem. We beg to differ. Just look on any 4wd or caravan Forum on this model. If you have one of these Nissans we urge you to trade it before 120000klms as that's when they are time bombs.
the worst part is having to replace the zd30 with the same type of motor as the original that just blew up and paying $9000 for the worse motor ever built.
-- Edited by Gailmaree on Wednesday 26th of March 2014 06:04:12 PM
I am told that a lot of these problems with the Nissan motor are caused by over fueling and can be avoided by fitting a good qaulity EGT gauge pre turbo and driving by it. I don't know if this is the case with your tug but hope the information is of use. Landy
kiwijims said
10:53 PM Mar 26, 2014
Mighty sorry to hear of your troubles Gailmaree,
It sure makes one look when you hear of a Nissan Motor blowing up at that low mileage,
Also makes you wonder, what sort of material they use in motors now days.
We also own a Nissan Patrol, an old 89 model 4.2 diesel, we've had it over 5 years now and in that time,
have towed a 17' Caravan right around the country, incl Tassie.
I made a point of changing the oil and Filters every 5,000 km,
the old Girl has done well over 400,000 km now, and never had it's head off, but a lot of the "tack on parts"
such as the hoses, water pump, thermo housing, and alternator, have been replaced over the years.
A Service Mechanic up in Far North QLD, described our old Model as "Bullet Proof" when I asked him to check the Gear Box,
as I thought there was a bit of noise there, nothing was found and it's still going strong.
Sometimes it pays to get something a bit older, with luck they will last longer, keeping our fingers crossed here.
best of luck with getting mobile again.
K.J.
pws25 said
09:12 AM Mar 27, 2014
I thought it was the .02 patrol that was the prob.? apparently not// I too had the 89 4.2 [turbo ] James, great machine!! Loaned it to my neice & she wrote it off, bugga!!
Ya not from Hamilton are ya James?...........
kiwijims said
11:13 AM Mar 27, 2014
There Ya go, pws25, Never ever lend a loved item to a Relo, they just don't appreciate things the same as you do.
The old Patrol we have, hasn't got a Turbo, there-fore she is rather slow towing on the hills,
But we still get there in the end. After all, we're retired and in no hurry to get anywhere.
No, Not from Hamilton, I'll start a Debate by saying........
I'm a "MAIN-LANDER", Hale from Nelson. in the Golden Bay of the "SOUTH ISLAND"
Cheers K.J.
Kiwi-as said
10:11 PM Mar 27, 2014
Hi Gailmaree, yes we had a motor blow in my cruiser, replaced with a new crate 6.5 Chev. If you want details and costs, please send a PM. Only to pleased to help.
signwilson said
05:08 PM Mar 29, 2014
These motors are that good that it has been replaced by a V8 in the new ones. Trying to get too much power out of too small an engine No replacement for cubic capacity 4.2 turbo cruiser engine forever
Diggings said
06:41 PM Mar 31, 2014
The zd30 motor needs a catch can and the inlet manifold cleaned out, do this and they will last a long time
Our 2005 Nissan patrol wagon ..3ltr diesel zd30 just blew the motor at 164000 klms. We bought it brand new in 2006 expecting many more miles than it's done. A replacement quote from Nissan was. $9000 plus fitting at "around" $3000. We located a brand new one on eBay for $6000.
Nissan customer service rep Shawn says Nissan will not help with labour costs or motor as the problem is not a manufacture problem. We beg to differ. Just look on any 4wd or caravan Forum on this model. If you have one of these Nissans we urge you to trade it before 120000klms as that's when they are time bombs.
the worst part is having to replace the zd30 with the same type of motor as the original that just blew up and paying $9000 for the worse motor ever built.
-- Edited by Gailmaree on Wednesday 26th of March 2014 06:04:12 PM
Hi sorry to hear of your woes. Another forum member Kiwi-as had some problems with an engine blow up a while ago. They replaced the motor with a Chevvy replacement diesel.
I'm not sure if that is an option for you but it might be worth a look to see if it's a viable option for you and it may be cost effective.
If you go to the search and type heart replacement it may give you more info.
Good luck with your replacement motor.
I am told that a lot of these problems with the Nissan motor are caused by over fueling and can be avoided by fitting a good qaulity EGT gauge pre turbo and driving by it. I don't know if this is the case with your tug but hope the information is of use.
Landy
It sure makes one look when you hear of a Nissan Motor blowing up at that low mileage,
Also makes you wonder, what sort of material they use in motors now days.
We also own a Nissan Patrol, an old 89 model 4.2 diesel, we've had it over 5 years now and in that time,
have towed a 17' Caravan right around the country, incl Tassie.
I made a point of changing the oil and Filters every 5,000 km,
the old Girl has done well over 400,000 km now, and never had it's head off, but a lot of the "tack on parts"
such as the hoses, water pump, thermo housing, and alternator, have been replaced over the years.
A Service Mechanic up in Far North QLD, described our old Model as "Bullet Proof" when I asked him to check the Gear Box,
as I thought there was a bit of noise there, nothing was found and it's still going strong.
Sometimes it pays to get something a bit older, with luck they will last longer, keeping our fingers crossed here.
best of luck with getting mobile again.
K.J.
I thought it was the .02 patrol that was the prob.? apparently not// I too had the 89 4.2 [turbo ] James, great machine!! Loaned it to my neice & she wrote it off, bugga!!
Ya not from Hamilton are ya James?...........
There Ya go, pws25, Never ever lend a loved item to a Relo, they just don't appreciate things the same as you do.
The old Patrol we have, hasn't got a Turbo, there-fore she is rather slow towing on the hills,
But we still get there in the end. After all, we're retired and in no hurry to get anywhere.
No, Not from Hamilton, I'll start a Debate by saying........
I'm a "MAIN-LANDER", Hale from Nelson. in the Golden Bay of the "SOUTH ISLAND"
Cheers K.J.