ZD30 series 111
Submitted: Saturday, Jun 03, 2006 at 16:18
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Richard of NSW
Has anybody out there have a Patrol ZD 30 series 111 approaching high KM's. Have you had any notcible issues that relate to its past issues or just the run of mill wear and tear?
Reply By: Dirty Smitty - Saturday, Jun 03, 2006 at 18:23
Saturday, Jun 03, 2006 at 18:23
I have the ZD30 Engine in my 2004 Silber Nabara Sereis II (Same Engine), just had the 50,000 km serv done. At this point it is going
well, no major issues. Although I have had to get the Turbo outlet hoses replaced due to oil seepage. The new synthetic Nissan oil causes this as it is thinner. It finds it way out of the positive crankcase vent (as they don't have a valve) and into the intake (this occures in about 90% of all turbo diesels). The problem was not noticeable until the oil type was changed, I am sure that it seeps through the rubber more readily than the older type of Nissan oil. It is my understanding that the newer Nissan oil is supposed to solve the over heating problems caused from excessive carbon build up (the cause of most of the earlier ZD30 engines problems) better cleaning properties, better cooling etc. Just for piece of mind I change the oil every 5000 km regardless of what the maintenance manual/Nissan say. I hope that this helps. Regards Smitty.
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Reply By: Patrol_Driver - Saturday, Jun 03, 2006 at 21:49
Saturday, Jun 03, 2006 at 21:49
Hi Richard,
I have a 2003 GUIII ZD30 ST-L since new. I put in a D-tronic chip and OME spring and shocks when new and have just had the 60,000km service done last week. No problems with the truck so far. About to do another 3 week trip to the Simpson,
Chambers pillar, Uluru and the
Flinders Ranges...hoping the truck will continue to run smoothly.
I've found the D-Tronic a big improvement to the drivability of the Patrol, especially the low end torque, it used to be quite sluggish but is now quite usuable.
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Reply By: fourstall2000 - Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 09:52
Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 09:52
My Gu is a 2000 model and the engine failed at 118,000 without warning.
The Nissan speel about increased sump level fixing the problem is bull,as
mine was modified by recall and the engine still failed.
There is a manufacturing or design fault with the first model and the failures are random across this group,if you search this site you will find reems of information on these failures.
Sorry to depress you,but you need to be aware that the early models are all suspect and Nissan is rolling back the engine replacement program,you would be advised to write to Nissan public relations and register your concerns so it is on their file.
Regards
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Follow Up By: Richard of NSW - Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 10:42
Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 10:42
Is it only the early models that are effected. If its not the sump level it would be nice to know what they did to rectify the problem
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Follow Up By: David from David and Justine Olsen's 4WD Tag-Along - Monday, Jun 05, 2006 at 06:48
Monday, Jun 05, 2006 at 06:48
According to my contact at Nissan, all failed engines were in vehicles doing highway work. He says engine oil level is critical, and when doing high speed or hard work towing work, the engines use oil to a point where the oil level drops to critical. His advice was use the correct oil, and
check it DAILY, and he said if you do that, you will have no problems.
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Follow Up By: Richard of NSW - Monday, Jun 05, 2006 at 14:40
Monday, Jun 05, 2006 at 14:40
G'Day David, So will keep her topped up at all times and all should be good, still seems a pain if you have to
check daily though.
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Reply By: OldMike - Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 12:23
Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 12:23
Series 1, 2001. Has don 180,000. Gets an oil and filter change at 5 - 10,000 kms.
Has been up the mountains, across deserts, towed camper trailer and is daily drive. Does about 500 ks per week for work.
Problems? High cost of fuel. Steering wheel not straight (yet). Ummmmm. Can't think of anything else. Has 275/75 R16s which fixed the speedo. Notn much else to report.
Mike
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