Dirty fuel, faulty pump, Insurance claim

Can you clarify a couple of things. Was the damage to the fuel pump caused by water or sediment or black algae. Which?
What is the argument thar Nissan put up in saying that an additional filter would void the warranty? and the warranty on what? People usually void warranties by using 'underspec' parts or consumables or underservicing. This is the bit that I'd be discussing with Consumer Affairs.
If you're saying that the vehicle warranty is useless I think you'll find that this is not factually correct. You need to be a bit balanced when being critical of vehicle manufacturers when they won't repair damage caused by a third party.

Wigger


I posted what happened to a friend for the information of members interested in this issue. I did not cross-examine him when he told me of this problem to find out the intracite details. I suggest that you contact Nissan and find out for yourself why putting in an after market fuel filter will void the warranty.

Re you comment "You need to be a bit balanced when being critical of vehicle manufacturers when they won't repair damage caused by a third party" I would like to point out to you that dirty fuel is a common problem in Australia. Fuel pumps being damaged by contaminated fuel is an all too common problem with the 3ltr Nissan. I would argue that the damage is a fault in the design of the vehicle. You should not have to put in an after market fuel filter. Nissan should manufacturer the vehicle to Australian conditions by putting in appropriate fuel filtration.

My brother in law rues the day be bought a 3ltr Nissan Patrol because of Fuel pump damage by contaminated fuel, and this is a vehicle that has never been out in the bush and has only done 100,000k's. His vehicle looks great but its reliability is suspect and for long trips he seriously considers taking his partners (my sister's)commodore.