Bitten the Bullet
Submitted: Thursday, Feb 16, 2006 at 08:35
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Member - Craig D (SA)
Fellow Forumites,
I have finally bitten the bullet and ordered a brand spanking new GU Cab Chassis.
And for the first time in my life I didn't even care what I got as a trade-in on the old wagon - a b****y 2000 model 3 litre GU. She was a beautiful bus to travel in and a very capable 4wd, but the truth of the matter is that the wife and I had had enough of the engine woes. Although it hasn't blown yet I have listed the failures since we bought it new below.
9 AFMs changed out
1 Air Element
2 Boost Sensors
1 Valve Assy Solenoid
2 ECU’s
1 Engine wiring harness
1 fuel pump assembly complete
Sub Tank warning light stuck on
Turbo hoses blowing off
Intercooler oil leak
Serpentine belts
A/C total failure
What has been the most annoying is the fact that Nissan had the car for 55 continuous days because they couldn't diagnose one of the engine faults. We we did pick the car up under assurances that all was
well the car died driving it
home - fuel pump assembly failed.
The car has been off the road for a total of three and a half months and when it's the only vehicle we have that's kind of annoying. And of course, no apology from the dealer.
The 3.0l came out of warranty three years ago, is showing signs that something is going to happen and become really expensive shortly (oil all over intercooler) and we have no confidence in this wagon when we do go bush due to the ZD30 pulling it.
It is a shame really, as the wagon has been a great truck, just let down by the donk.
So there you have it folks, bye bye 3L and hello 4.2!
Oh, and the Dtronic will be up for sale when I pick up the new truck next month.
Reply By: macka - Thursday, Feb 16, 2006 at 12:24
Thursday, Feb 16, 2006 at 12:24
Hi.
We got the 2002 3 ltr. Tow 6.5mtr 2.8ton caravan. 110,000+ on the clock
Go round top end of Aust, every year. Bush and bitumin. Never missed a beat...
Same as a lot of other people I know.
Some of the early ones had a few problems. Motor wise. Yours must have been a fri night special.
Why didn't you just drop a 6.5 Chevvy in it. That's what
mine's getting ,when it calks it....
They're a much better car than the Tojo's Specially underneath.... and the chevvy makes it the best of both worlds.. More power. with the reliability, and strength, of the Nissan...
Bloke I know down south, has Troopy with 6.5 in it. Goes past V8 Tojo's uphill, with biiiig van on back. Brilliant.. Doesn't need turbo. Just grunt..
And the sound....... V8 Diesel. Twin 3 inch.....
Regards
MAcka17
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