Patrol ST Gu lll Turbo Diesel 3lt manual 2003

Kiwi,

I think you paid Damian off LOL

Kev

Here we go again.
Laura do an archive search on 3.0 litre Patrol and a few variances thereof.

Laura You have opened a real can of worms and the 3 ltr haters will come out in droves .I have a 2003 Auto 98000 ks towed an 18 ft van round Australia and have had no trouble at all. I was offered 25,000 for mine sight unseen and a real tyre kicker question by me of the car yard and I think the salesman know it, but I think your car is on the dear side with what you see advertised here in WA

The big problem with the 3.00litre is if they aren't serviced regularly and probably more often than Nissan recommends.

I had a 2000 model, the worst of them, and it went for 190,000 before I traded it in.

If you are serious about it Get a full history of it, if you decide to buy it get a three year extended warranty on it. If he won't give the warranty, don't buy it.

Laura


The 3ltr came out in 2000 and there were problems due to insuffient oil in the sump. In europe they were recalled and the sump was replaced. In Australia Nissan fixed the problem with a shorter dip stick. That gave the 3ltr a bad name.

Models after that time had the modified sump. While the 3ltr is not the most reliable motor on the road it is a very good vehicle.

The other problem is the fuel pumps cost about $5,600 to repair and are liable to failure due to contaminated fuel. Get an extra fuel filter fitted.

Have a mechanic check it over before you consider buying it.



Tjilpi

Laura,
My profile has a picture of an Offroad Drawer System,not a 3lt but same body shape.
Cheers Dave...

Check my profile picture.
This came out of a 3.0 litre at 110 000 km.
I did a clutch conversion on one last week and an engine will be coming out of a 2000 model tomorrow. 180 000 km and well maintained.
These things have a limited life on them which is unacceptable in my opinion. They are extremely intollerant to dirty fuel and the motors are a lemon that just don't last.
I would give it a miss unless they are giving it to you.

Hi Laura

We had a 3l turbo diesel and we loved it muchly, until it blew a piston as we crossed the West Gate Bridge in Melbourne with a 23foot caravan on the back! Then we loved it not so much!! (especially as we were 4000km from home and due to catch the ferry for Tassie the next day)

As a previous post explained, due to the sump there is not enough oil and it is very easy to overheat a rear piston. As we get it very well maintained we managed to get to 190 000 before it blew, but we have since heard stories of them going from 80 000km, depending on how well they have been mainitained. Have heard that rebuilt they are fine, and if you keep the oil well up you will have no problems, but there is always the but.. and the insecurity if you are travelling remote.

Jo

Carefull Guys !

In the Navara those little ZD30 diesal' s are good, but in the Patrol, they go bang,
Why !

Well look at the weight difference, and they perform at their peak, all the time, then someone goes and puts a caravan on them..

Wow!,, they will still do the job, but when exactly they will go bang is anyone's guess..

Hope you choose wisely !

Cheers Mate(s)

LOL
Bucky

Laura

I have a 2003 3.0L Auto, and so far am very happy with it. Soon after buying it I started reading all the posts from the knockers and yes there have been a few cases of earlier models (seems to be mainly pre 03 models) going bang, but I have had mine since 23,000km it now has 140,000km on the clock. I have added a snorkel, bullbar, driving lights, DTronic (definelty worth buying one of these), 2inch lift, 33" tyres and a few other bits. All done along the way as the budget allows. They are probably not as robust as the big low-tech 4.2's, but if you treat it right and service it regularly it won't let you down, and you will get as much if not more power and torque, better fuel economy, a vehicle that keeps going no matter how hot it gets, (130 km/h at 48 C in the Pilbara didn't worry it). As for the Auto v's Manual I am not going to try and convert anyone, but I have certainly been converted, they are great off road, lack of engine braking is the only downside. Hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions.

Cheers

Snowy

Hi Laura,

There is a lot of negative press about the GU3.0TD but only the series II deserves the bad name. The series III (post late 2001) have the updated motor and late 2002 have the updated MAF as well.

I have had mine for 4 years now with almost 100K and cannot fault it. Its motor outperforms my previous 80 series 1HZ by such a margin that its not funny. But i do make sure it is serviced regularly and have also blocked off the EGR (arguably the cause of the piston holing).

Anyway, the price they are asking us very average - can get a 100K 2003 GU for under 30K in Perth, but then you seem to be getting a good trade-in so really only look at the changeover price.

I happen to know of a 2003GU with dual lockers, lift, winch, drawers, aftermarket seats, roof console etc... going for $34K negotiable. Have no idea on condition but owner reckons its good - just mentioned as a price check point for you.

Cheers

Captain

Its the old " Made Up My Mind " syndrome !

now if you get one of those Patrols,,,, what the hell am I gunna Do ???????????????????????????????????

Cry probably,,,,

I wanna 4.2 Patrol,,, Coils ,,, such luxury, after the rough riding Navara, we will be in heaven, and that included SWMBO's bra.
Bouncy Wouncy !

Hehehehehehehe

Cheers Mate
Bucky