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2001 Nissan Patrol 3.0 litre turbo blowing up

Submitted: Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 14:03

Ron 2006

Mid October I was returning to Sydney along the freeway from Newcastle . The patrol was travelling smoothly and suddenly a very large noise and then the engine sounded like a tin can full of nuts and bolts being shaken. The patrol was towed to the Nissan dealer where the mechanic checked the oil level and suggested possible dirty fuel. Both have been ruled out.
I phoned the next day and told them I had heard that this type of engine failure was a common problem with the 3.0 litre turbo.
They said to wait and see what the problem was and they will contact Melbourne to see if they are aware of any problem with this engine. It turned out that N0.2 cylinder has lost compression.
The patrol is just out of extended warranty, 152,300 km, and 2 months before the 5 years end. It has been correctly serviced by Nissan since new. I have had 5th gear, the intercooler and the turbo replaced under warranty plus other minor things.
After reading other examples on this forum I will wait and see what warranty (if any) is offered before I take the next step. I have contacted Fair Trading and they have said if it is a known fault Nissan could be liable. It happened on the 13th of October and from reading other entries this date is significant as othes have had the same date and same problem
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AnswerID: 202562   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 14:30

Sign-man replied:

I commiserate with you..
But that was Friday 13th !! You didn't run over a black cat- or drive under a ladder??
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AnswerID: 202563   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 14:31

Des Lexic replied:

So it was caused by the fact that it was Friday the 13th. Must be a Manufacturing issue where the on-board computer has a virus in the system causing loss of oil pressure and kaboom, thar she blows. again.
I certainly hope that Nissan come to the party for the replacement works.
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FollowupID: 462136   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 16:41

Truckster (Vic) posted:

damn,
the secret is out now!.. I'll have to write a virus to erase everyones memory..

Hmmm maybe "FLASHING" the memory will work, rip all my clothes off...
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AnswerID: 202606   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 16:47

Member No 1 replied:

what has the date got to do with it?

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FollowupID: 462141   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 16:56

Des Lexic posted:

Secret Men's business. Blue eyed monsters not allowed.
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FollowupID: 462163   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 17:29

Ron 2006 posted:

13th of the month!

Paul and Barb - their 3 litre blew up on the 13/01/06 - Friday

Lynnie - hers blew up on the 13/02/06 - Monday

The 13th should be a day of rest for the 3 litre
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FollowupID: 462249   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 21:52

Motherhen posted:

My boss came in and fired me on Friday 13th October. Sure glad i didn't drive the Patrol that day. I'll remember this significance in future and stay put.
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FollowupID: 462298   Submitted: Friday, Nov 03, 2006 at 06:27

Member No 1 posted:

no matter what date.....i'm just glad i dont have a patrol

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FollowupID: 462549   Submitted: Saturday, Nov 04, 2006 at 07:14

Bonz (Vic) posted:

We Patrol Owners are glad too Nudie

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FollowupID: 462563   Submitted: Saturday, Nov 04, 2006 at 08:09

Member No 1 posted:

not half as much as I, Bonz

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AnswerID: 202623   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 17:33

acdc replied:

I just had a customer come back from a 2 month trip towing a trackmaster camper with his 3.0l patrol early model,tanami track,bungles,etc etc covered 15,000km's without a problem,averaged 13.5 km per 100km some stretches sitting on 120kph.

He did break the top shocker mounts on the trailer in the bungle bungles.
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FollowupID: 462165   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 17:39

Ron 2006 posted:

acdc

thanks for your follow up. I did a 20,000 km trip around Australia in 2002, towing a trailer,also across the Tanami in a 2000 3.0 litre model. -No problems that is why I bought the Patrol. Guess it is the luck of the draw.
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FollowupID: 462498   Submitted: Friday, Nov 03, 2006 at 21:32

Bilbo posted:

Ron, it may well be "the luck of the draw" but at 40 odd thousand dollars it's a bloody expenasive ticket.

I'm a Nissan owner as well, but fortunately I don't have a Nissan engine in it!

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AnswerID: 202655   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 19:25

tomjones83 replied:

G'day Ron,

I have just been through a massive battle with Nissan over a vehicle. Feel free to contact me if you need any Head office contacts. I have the senior management direct phone numbers etc.

I have heard of this fault on several occasions with the 3l. With enough pressure you should get a new motor.

My experience with Fair Trading & Accc was abismal. Will never contact them again!

AAARRRGGHHHH... just missed my ebay bid coz of this message!!!!!!!! ahh well!!

Best of luck with the car, my email addy is tomjones@people.net.au. feel free to contact me for some pointers!

Cheers
Tom
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AnswerID: 202663   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 19:43

awill4x4 replied:

Sorry to say Ron but you are now number 17 on the Exlpor Oz list to suffer the dreaded ZD30 syndrome.
Tomjones83, was your problem with Nissan related to a ZD30 engine blow up?
Regards Andrew.
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FollowupID: 462253   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 22:04

tomjones83 posted:

Andrew, nah mate, i have the 4.8l petrol patrol. My problem with nissan has been a 3 year battle over a nissan pulsar. finally got my way but i had to sign a confidentially agreement regarding the matter. there was nothing in the contract however that said i couldnt coach other people with similar problems and how to resolve them ;-)
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AnswerID: 202681   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 20:29

Member - AJB (VIC) replied:

Good luck Ron. Now you have joined the club! Nissan did nothing for me and it was about $10,000 later that it was repaired although that included new clutch and oter minor works. Now it is at the Nissan dealer with a split intercooler. I think I was about number 12 on this site!
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AnswerID: 202724   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 22:10

tomjones83 replied:

Guys, this is a known fault with these vehicles. if there are 12 people on this site and 12 of you start jumping up and down then something will happen. i am sure if you got on the patrol forums all over the net you will locate more pople who have been affected.

this is not a gripe against nissan, until recently i owned 3 post 2002 models. i just cant stand the injustice the large corporations can do to the little guy. i can assure you that with pressure, they will fold. it just takes a very large amount of pressue.

if everyone lodged complaints with the accc, there may be some action. i had no luck as my problem was a one off apparently. (the pulsar had every electrical component replaced)

best of luck for those willing to try and please contact me if you require any assistance.

kind regards,
Tom
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FollowupID: 462491   Submitted: Friday, Nov 03, 2006 at 21:03

Member - AJB (VIC) posted:

Start coaching!
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