Nissan diesel turbo problems

DDN,
Didn't know Nissan made a non-intercooled 3.0 ltr TD. With all the electronics associated with the TD I'm surprised to say the least. Learn something every day. Needless to say I haven't heard of the problem and hopefully won't, we have enough problems of our own with the (early) intercooled 3.0 without taking that bit off.

Thanks for the reply Martyn
For the record, what are the main problems with the inter-cooled version?

We have the non-intercooled fitted to the commercial 'pick-up', while the
'twin-cab' has the inter-cooled.

Nissan SA maintain that none of their engines have inherent problems - any problems arising are driver-related.

gid'ay ddn
the navara 3.0ltd in australia is not intercooled.i've not heard of any problems,turbo or others but i'm sure someone out there has a mate who knows someone who has.
cheers toohey.

My resaerch to date indicates that the motor is very structually sound,the turbo may have a seal problem,which can of course,lead to bearing failure..On another posting a few weeks ago on the great ExplorOz forums,some folk suggested that "running on" after killing the motor was caused by lubricating oil entering through the "cool side" of the intake turbine,then the (now fuel) fluid enters the combustion chambers causing,of course,detenation on compression,hence the running on..Early indications of this condition emerging could be blue smoke from the exhaust..If I was lucky enough to own one,I would add Bi-Tron additive to enhance the lube qualities of the re-commended oil,as it may be quit suitable for the engine,but lacking in the high speed bearing area of the two turbos,inlet and exhaust..Well worth persisting with,I feel as the vehicle is well suited to real off-road applications (We owned a patrol for seven years from new,towed tons with it,never put a spanner on it.Gasoline motor..Thirsty)

ddn, mine failed at 48,200. Trying to sort it out now,warranty,etc. 2004 navara.
When I find out more,let you know.