Cars & Motorbikes 4x4 Advice

Thanks mate! So that engine would be different to the one in 2008 Nissan Patrol ST GU?

 

Obviously they're not flat out.

 

Who said money cant buy happiness?

 

Same engine with a different head and fuel system. Similar power and tourque outputs from both but the newer commonrail version (in Patrols from 2007 onward) is lower emissions and does not have the premature failure issues that the older version had.

 

Got ya! the "NISSAN PATROL 3.0L DIESEL" was a 2003

 

Yep - that's a 'grenade'.
Nissan fixed the issue in the 2003 model which is the 3rd generation (GU3 aka GUIII).

In saying that there are still some GU1 and GU2s around with 300-500,000kms on the clock. My mate had one of the early models and pushed it out to around 400,000 without an issue. It ended up falling apart around the drive train (rusted) (happens after lots of beach driving and boat launching and living 150m from the beach)

Again - these are small engines, so regular oil changing will help keep her clean on the inside. I do engine oil, filter and fuel filter changes at 5,000kms.

Look after them and they last for as long as you will need them to last.

Blacky

 

Thats explains why some of the patrols i looked at had a "COMMON RAIL" sticker on it.. atleast i know what that means now, thanks!

 

Hi All,

I just wanted to thank everyone here for their advice and input, MUCH APPRECIATED!

Thank you @bob shovel @Blacky @Rex for replying to all my PMs with good solid advice

I had an offer accepted for the 2008 Nissan Patrol ST GU 6 Manual 4x4 MY08 (119km).

https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Nissan-Patrol-2008/SSE-AD-5609719/?Cr=0

This vehicle was about $6k below my initial budget and comes with a few accessories (winch, racks, 2 x spare wheel carrier, rod holders, internal covers for seats, etc).

The car did go in for a 120km service yesterday, but I still plan do a RACQ inspection next week, which my offer was subject too.

Cheers,
Robbie

 

Forget the racq get out there this weekend! We want photos of you bogged somewhere just get a few things. Shovel, Max trax and some slings and shackles for recovery gear.
Your set!
Noosa north shore up the coast is an awesome drive

 

My funds will only be available on the 28th August, its going to be a long 10 day wait!!!!!

Planning to do a day at Bribie island with a mate of mine, SOOO EXCITED!

 

I'm just going to leave this here...

Happy 'wait'

Blacky

 

Yeah, I want to see pics of you bogged up to your eyeballs!

If youre not getting bogged youre not trying hard enough!*

Blacky



But as you drive a Nissan, you don't need to try hard to get bogged

 

Geez - getting 'advice' from three different people on a subject like a 4x4 could well have given you 3 very different directions.

Brave man!

 

Could have ended up with a jeep!

 

Yeah - Pajero, Toyota or Patrol.

 

I'll definitely be sending you guys some pics!

 

Are there anything fun drives from Brisbane to Adelaide (and back)?

My wife and 3 kids were going to fly to Adelaide in a month, but now that we getting the new 4x4, we considering driving there.

I am still a little "scarred" from the last time we drove from Adelaide to Brisbane a year ago.. We did it in a wagon, I was sick, 3 kids in the back seat, dog (labrador) and cat in the boot. As we were relocating, we had so much luggage on us too. It was very uncomfortable.

If we do decide to drive to Adelaide (and back), I'm not sure if I should go the most direct way (3 days), or take a longer trip and see something new (happy to take 5 days). Might be a good opportunity to test out the new 4x4, however, it will be on the open roads i would imagine.

Another option is to let them fly over and have a long weekend to myself

Any ideas?

 

Take the 'B' road. ie anything but the highway.

 

Had the mechanical inspection of the patrol today and found out the rear chassis is crack / bent.

Defects which, in our opinion, should be rectified prior to the vehicle's continued use or purchase.

Below are issues requiring attention:


2 Battery Condition Low state of charge, recharge and retest
11 Various Tinting Tinting bubbling,Tinting deteriorated
12 Steering Wheel Air bag cover damaged
13 Right front Seat Belt Retractor Retractor not fully retracting belt
15 Ease of Starting Refer Inspectors Comments
16 Engine Engine runs rough on initial start-up after cooldown period,Hard to start
17 4th Gear Transmission Operation Synchromesh operation poor
18 Steering and Suspension Refer Inspectors Comments
22 Rear Chassis Chassis bent,Chassis cracked
24 Both front Lower Control Arm Control arm bushes split
25 Sway Bar D bushes worn
26 Right Rear Shock Absorber Shock absorber leaking - replace
28 Swivel Hub Differential Front Left seals leaking
32 Master Cylinder & Fittings Refer Inspectors Comments
36 Engine Oil Leak/s Advise clean, locate and rectify source
39 Expansion Tank Expansion tank empty at time of inspection
40 Serpentine belt Drivebelt operation noisy
40 Tensioner/Idler Tensioner is weak/erratic/bouncing in operation
41 Intercooler Core Intercooler core leaking

 

Other issues found:

1 Both front Headlight Headlight lens deteriorated
1 Left front Driving Lights Driving lights inoperative
3 All Wiper Blades Blades do not clean windscreen efficiently
8 Various Panels Minor dents, chips and scratches,Paint deteriorated,Rust stains at chipped area
9 Various Panels Dents in panels
12 Various Upholstery / Trim General wear and tear to trims,Trim deteriorated,Trim incomplete
12 Service book/manual Various service coupons not stamped/filled out,Advise check service history
14 All Wheel Centre Caps Centre cap missing
18 Steering Operation Pulls to left, recommend wheel alignment check
21 All Splash Guards Splash guards not removed during inspection
21 Various panels and components Soiling/stone chipping to underbody panels/frame/components,Surface corrosion on
numerous under bonnet components,Surface corrosion on numerous underbody
component
22 General Chassis Chassis corroded,Corrosion noted on chassis ±further investigation required to determine condition of internal surfa
23 System System corroded
24 General Suspension Aftermarket suspension components fitted, General wear noted to bushes/mounts/components
25 General Suspension Aftermarket suspension components fitted, General wear noted to bushes/mounts/components
31 Clutch Fluid Fluid is discoloured - requires flushing
41 Fuel Tank Non genuine tank fitted - Approval plate not sighted