Another 3.0 litre GU broken piston

For a start take a look at Post 26325 and follow the adviceof fourstall.

Peter

Do an Archive Search on this site and also search for Peter McG's post. There are lots of documented tales of 3lt's enigne failures. Follow the protocol with Nissan and you should get a new engine out of them

Indeed re pushing the safey line - as others have said - with Nissan, be nice and persistent and don't forget to make clear your harrowing experience when the safey of all occupants was put as risk as the engine refused to stop. Lets be clear about this - THE LAW REQUIRES A RECALL when manufacturers know that safety is compromised - they all do do it continually for very a host of minor issues. They can do it for engines too - precedent is there - while considering your individual case, a new engine may be "good customer relations" on their part. Convince them that your are organised, informed and will not be fobbed off - after all, should they not have forwarned you in writing as an owner, of this established risk (as in a recall) ?

I know this probably doesnt help, but its relevant so thought worth putting in.

I think its terrible people have these dramas, however, I recently met a great couple on tour from WA, their 3.0ltr patrol had just done the piston party trick, and after telling them info from here regarding calling Melbourne etc, they took it up.

Nissan are going to rebuild it, they say they stopped replacing engines 7weeks ago, however are supplying parts only.

There is still an ongoing 'bunfight' over the labour, which as a retired couple on holiday, I hope they dont need to pay.

Ron

Andrew --- It obviously looks that Nissan has taken the decision to only supply parts for out of warranty 3litre patrols. My question to them would be that the parts they are supplying to you are of a modified type that will rectify the problem that caused your engine failure so that it won`t occur again. I would also would want to know what the difference is with the new parts and what warranty they carry.

$3500.00 labour for a rebuild to my mind is way over the top. At $100.00 per hour this equates to 35 hours ( 5 hours short of a working week! ) to strip and assemble the engine. What machining costs are involved -- eg crankshaft grind , rebore ?? any thing else?? maybe surface the cylinder head? Do they have to perform substantial work to your block to cure the problem that existed ? Is their labour charge $100.00 per hour? What qualifications does the mechanic have , or is it a 2nd/ 3rd year apprentice or maybe a 1st year one doing the job?

My guess is that they will not supply the parts unless they do the job, in other words they will not let you take the parts away so that you can get some else to do the job far you , fair enough I suppose if they are supplying a warranty of how long? Same as a new vehicle ? or less? I am guessing again but in my opinion the $3500.00 ( plus?) in some way is going towards the cost of the parts they are supplying. Check with other engine reconditioners in your area to see what they would charge.

As others have advised , go through the correct proceedures with Nissan , hopefully they will come to the party. Also the safety issue should be advised to the appropiate authorities regardless of what your out come is

I hope that your out come is as good as previous people have had. Regards G.T.