GU 3.0 TD

Brian,thanks for the reply

Firstly what probs did you have with abs as we are looking at abs, and secondly if you don't mind me asking is yours auto and how much was your purchase price.

Thanks Mick

G'day
I have a gu3 3l auto and love it, drove the auto just out of curiosity but had to have auto once driven.
With the abs (which I don't have) the cairns off road guy said in a response to my question a few months back that he trains people to take out the fuse for abs when on dirt and do cadence braking manually.
Hope I got that right.
cheers
Rod

Not cadence braking, threshold braking where the wheels are not locked. Experiment by taking the relay out and seeing which method suits you better. ABS can be scary whilst towing or braking down hill on loose surfaces. Learn how to brake correctly doing the threshold braking method and you don't have to disconnect your ABS, you will not activate it. Cheers RobCairns Offroad Training & Tours

Chris
You can have cruise control fitted. I enquired at my local nissan dealer for my 2000 3.0L TD and they told me that I have a choise of two, the stick variety or the steering wheel buttons. Costs are around the $800 for the stick and about a $1000 for the steering wheel one. If you look in your manufacturers handbook they should be in there under optional extras or features for the TI series.
Hope this helps.
Relaxed

Chris,

We are ordering ours with cruise control, can be done .
Ring any dealer in Perth Giants 0894455666. $700 ish

Mick

Chris

I have 2002 GU manual 3.0TD with cruise.

Just make sure you get the 'Auscruise' system and not the 'Command' System.

Auscruise is made 'vehicle specific' and talks with your vehicle electronis. There is NO wires to the accelerator as is intended by the drive by wire system.

Command work off the engine vacuum, have a wire attached to the accelerator and are crap. I have had both. The command couldn't keep a constant speed on my 3.0td. The Auscruise is brilliant.

Michael,

Have you had problems with the fuel pump? Did Nissan come to the party and is it a common problem?

Thanks Mick

Richard thanks for the reply, have u got 285/75/16 on yours?
Happy, and what sort of mileage and power loss/gain are u getting

Mick

Hi Mick
I put 285/75/16 BFG Mud Terrains on after 15 000km's and I will need to replace in the next 2 months so 78 000 kms. I didn't expect any more than 80k so thats ok. Fortunately the last 2 months havent required any mud plugging because the tread is pretty low, but I'll have brand new for the "wet". I will probably put 305/70 on, same ride height just wider!

Due to the increased diameter, Recalibrate the speedo or allow for a vehicle speed between 6-9km/hr more than what your speedo tells you

Muddies were not as noisy as I thought they would be and are as tough as old boots.I have had no flats but I do pay attention to pressures on and offroad. They are D rated tyres and on the road I run them up to 65psi (a bit harsh on the ride but you get used to it!) dropping to 32 rear and 30 front when on rough tracks and as low as 10 in the soft sand. Also get good wheel alignment every 20-30 000 kms. In Perth I would recommend Wilkinsons in Bayswater.

You may notice a bit slower from take off, but its been so long I can't remember. The best thing is the grip on gravel, rocks and the increased clearance over obstacles. Best done at the same time as a 50mm lift to keep the wheel guards free. Fuel economy when cruising over distance improves. Revs drop from 2600 to 2000 at 100 kms/hr and in the NT she fairly sails along at 150 ( not flash for economy but capable)under 3000 revs.

Happy motoring