2003 GU 3L TD Clutch Life

Submitted: Sunday, Jul 30, 2006 at 22:03

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DeanoNSW

G'day,

I am enquiring with other GU 3L TD owners as to what clutch life they got out of the original clutch. Obviously there are a number of variables (driver, type of use etc) but I was interested to see what others are getting out there, and whether I need to be budgeting for a replacement soon. (I have done 80K).

Cheers

Deano

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Reply By: Leroy - Sunday, Jul 30, 2006 at 23:25

Sunday, Jul 30, 2006 at 23:25

from posts on forums, 100,000km's seems to be the norm give or take 50,000. You fall into this!

Leroy

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Reply By: Member - Rob G (SA) - Sunday, Jul 30, 2006 at 23:46

Sunday, Jul 30, 2006 at 23:46

G'day Deano,
There seems to be a growing number of GU drivers that are having major clutch and flywheel problems. There was a note on this forum a couple of days ago regarding this problem whereby a fellow just won a court case against Nissan for not honouring the warranty and he only had 67000kms on his Patrol. My Patrol has done 63500 and I have had to have the flywheel and clutch replaced as we speak. I pick my Patrol up from Grand Nissan on Tuesday after forking out $1820 'cause Nissan won't honour the warranty!
It might not happen to you but it wouldn't hurt to start saving or check your 'bus' out before it becomes a problem.
Rob

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Follow Up By: Old Nick - Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 01:53

Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 01:53

Rob, bought a vehicle for my son at Grand Nissan. Its named approporately, all the Grands are their way. Thier oncers in my book. Fuller promises- I won't be going back. Nick

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Reply By: Notso - Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 08:55

Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 08:55

2000 GU11 June build 180,000kilometres, original clutch, motor, brake pads, gearbox rebuilt at 40,000. Towed 1.8 tonne van most of it's life.

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Follow Up By: Leroy - Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 09:31

Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 09:31

after that other post about the dual mass fly wheel NQR, you have to wonder about the quality control of them.

Leroy

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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 11:10

Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 11:10

Like you notso,

Mines a 4.2T 2000 model but with 270000km it still has original rear brakes clutch motor g/box ect ect. Towed 2T plus pretty much all it's life as well.
Strange the variance in clutch life to this degree in my opinion. With the power upgrade I run, I would have expected my clutch to go before those that stay with standard power outputs.

Trevor.

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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 11:18

Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 11:18

Min's similar to Trevor's and I just had the clutch done @ 199,000klm, although it hadn't actually given up altogether and looking at it on the bench, I probably could've got another 20,000klicks out of it.

I don't think there should be too much difference between what you could expect from a clutch in a 4.2 v a 3L as they are supposued to put out similar amounts of ooomph. I'd be more concerned about whether the motor would last as long as the clutch!!!! (sorry, I just can't help myself!!!!)

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Follow Up By: Leroy - Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 11:24

Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 11:24

'I'd be more concerned about whether the motor would last as long as the clutch!!!! (sorry, I just can't help myself!!!!)'

Geez, starting to really sound like more than just a broken record now Roachie.....

Leroy

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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 12:11

Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 12:11

Yeh, sorry Leroy......I'm in one of "those" moods.

No offence meant mate and I'll try to curb my remarks in the future.

Cheers

Roachie

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Follow Up By: Notso - Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 13:47

Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 13:47

Yeah, it's really interesting about lots of things with the 3.00. I have replaced the computer and MAF sensor over the past couple of years. A lot of people complain about low down torque, but I can idle it up my driveway with the Van on, never have to slip the clutch to get the power I need.

Anyhow it's still going strong and if the motor blows I am sure Nissan won't come to the party after I've done 180,000 ks anyhow so I plan on keeping it till it shows me it's unreliable.

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Follow Up By: Rokkitt - Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 14:38

Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 14:38

The power does not come on in my 3.0 until after 1200 revs....this is often too fast for the slower work so the clutch cops some abuse, those people that have 200,000k's+ - do you do much slow off road work? or do you have the crawler gears fitted?

50'000k's and no problems so far....touch wood.

Just hoping to get some tips on getting the most out of these clutches.

Rod

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Follow Up By: Leroy - Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 14:41

Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 14:41

Rod,

A dtronic helps so you don't have to ride the clutch as much while waiting for the power to come on.

Leroy

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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 14:53

Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 14:53

I've installed the 2.86 crawler gears and AVM manual hubs on mine too, so reversing a trailer up a concrete driveway etc, is now very easy.... Low range/2 wheel drive (ie: leave the hubs in "FREE" position; just don't hit the go pedal too hard as all the drive is going to the rear only, so you could bust something if you get too carried away)

Cheers

Roachie

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Follow Up By: Rokkitt - Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 16:57

Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 16:57

Hhhmmm.....and only a grand for the Dtronic...and a grand for this and a grand for that......wish that rich relo that I dont know would hurry up and leave me some money...:)

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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 16:59

Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 16:59

No crawler gears :-((( but I would say I do my fair share of slow off-road work as well as plenty of towing. The power upgrade I have also helps by not having to ride the clutch at all but I thought with the extra power I may do the clutch more harm than good....not so, so far.

Trevor.

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Follow Up By: Rokkitt - Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 17:14

Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 17:14

Trevor,

Seems that power upgrade allows you to fully engage the clutch earlier than me so preventing slippage (abuse) and of course extending your clutch life. Im thinking clutch wear would be expodential as the clutch heats...so the longer it takes to engage the worse it get's!

Ill point all this out to the handbrake as soon as I arrive home with my eyes fluttering and fingers crossed..:)

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Follow Up By: AJB - Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 19:48

Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 19:48

Too true Roachie. My clutch outlasted the engine. 196000 but did the clutch while the engine was out!

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Reply By: Notso - Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 15:00

Monday, Jul 31, 2006 at 15:00

Not a lot of Off road work in mine, mostly towing the van around and across Aus.

Did a fair bit of slow work with a camper trailer for 9 months but nothing extreme.

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