How many Kms can you expect out of a Nissan Patrol 3.0Ltr

I had a 2004 and only got rid of it as it was only rated to tow 2500kg - mine was an auto.

The "hand grenade" problem was fixed in 2001/2002 so there should be no reason for it not reaching those mileages or even more as long as it is looked after.

Problem is if it does go bang you are probably going to be up for $10,000+ so would it be better to bite the bullet and spend that on an updated car?

Was that you being towed down from kalumbaru a day or so
Mechpete

Our 01/2002 3 ltr Patrol auto is over 200,000 kilometres now, and hasn't need any mechanical work other than regular services. They are not worth much on the second hand market, so if it is reliable and you have set it up to suit you, keep it.

It will be interesting to see if you find any with really high kilometres on them. You could also ask on a Patrol forum. I joined one but can't remember which one or my user name.

I had the 2000 model, apparently the worst of them. Sold it at 194000 still running well but afraid it would explode!! It was still running around town about 6 years later.

Seems to be a bit of a gamble with many of them, well maintained, driven sensibly(so the owner said!!!) and they still self destruct.

They are an excellent platform for an engine upgrade, LS3 for the petrol heads, or Landcruiser TD engines and Chev V8's. If already fitted out with all the "fruit" for touring/camping, then it becomes a cheap investment that will last for well over 500K kms.

Bob

My 2000 3.0L now owned by my son since 500k's has 590k's on it. Blew original motor at 140k's and it was replaced in August 2003. This was a new Nissan short motor (gratis Nissan) with the upgraded oil galleries and computer. The pump and injectors were just swapped over and have not been touched to date. I always used the Nissan oil and changed this every 10k's ( and be careful out there "coz oils ant always oils"). I did not fit any NADS although son has now fitted a catch can.

In terms of major items the Turbo (@100k's)and Gearbox (5th gear) (@70k's) were repaired under warranty. With the benefit of hindsight perhaps the issues I noted (and worked with Nissan on) with the turbo were a fore-runner of the big bang.

The belt idler is a high maintenance item and needs attention every 100k's. Beware cheap aftermarket replacements (ie of unknown heritage) on Ebay. The bearing in the pulley is replaceable (if you know what to look for) and Dayco actually do this pulley as a replacement pulley/bearing assy. The bushes in the tensioner assembly (little shockie) flog out periodically. This assembly can be purchased as a separate item.

Overall in my experience I would suggest that you could be looking at a Turbo at about 350k's and a Water pump at about 400k's (fan clutch not separately replaceable). The MAF should be cleaned periodically (a catch can helps out) and whilst mine went to 500k's plus, perhaps a spare is not a bad idea.

Things like clutches and brakes are probably subject to the manner of use. In my case the damper in the flywheel/clutch went about 375k's (lining was still ok). Brake pads were replaced rear at 465k and front pads at 560km. The original suspension got to about 520k's.

Whilst the early 3.0L Nissan did have some issues it should be noted that a lot of the other marques have also had there own issues.

All said and done, I guess that you have to weigh up your confidence in the vehicle and the capital replacement and build up cost versus some maintenance.