2000 nissan patrol engine failure HELP
Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 14:55
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Void246
Hi our 2000 3.0L patrol began running rough and became difficult to start, off to the mechanics we went. Number 4 full of coolant (familiar story so far). Removal of cylinder head showed cracks in pistons 1,2&4. cracked at cylinder 1,3&4. We have had the car regularly serviced and it has only done 150000km. Our local dealer put a claim in to Nissan HQ, There response was to offer to pay 50% of a bottom end rebuild kit parts only,= about $900.00. We have been quoted $6000.00 for repairs. When contacting Nissan HQ lets say they are being less than helpful even though one customer service rep I spoke to admitted a fault with the engine but had a too bad attitude. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated
Reply By: Member - Matthew ,United Fuel- Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 15:11
Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 15:11
Not too sure where you can go to from here but a LOT of people on this
forum have had this experience and i would suggest that you possibly stand your ground and see how much you can get out of nissan HQ.
Can i also suggest that you replace the air flow/mass meter BEFORE the engine is started after repair as this more than likely the start/cause of the failure.
Matt
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Follow Up By: Member - carl R (QLD) - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 20:30
Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 20:30
Sorry to hear about your engine, can you please tell me did you use your Nissan for towing,and did you get your Nissan serviced at Nissan or at a mechanics
shop. the reason I also have a 2000 Nissan 3lt and I am trying to decide what to do.
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Follow Up By: Void246 - Thursday, Feb 07, 2008 at 02:31
Thursday, Feb 07, 2008 at 02:31
I had it serviced at both Nissan and Repco. We used it for towing our off road camper trailer, my advice if it hasn't gone bang yet is to trade to a later model if youcan. 2003 onwards seem to have less problems. Good luck
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Reply By: Void246 - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 15:43
Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 15:43
Thanks, I had the mass airflow sensor replaced 23/01/07.
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Reply By: Notso - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 16:43
Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 16:43
I don't know if this will help at all but try this person at Nissan.
Val Davis at head office on 039797 4111
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Reply By: Member - John (Vic) - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 17:47
Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 17:47
Do an archive search for 3.0 litre Nissan or a few variants thereof.
Some on here will tell you their is no problem with these engines unfortunately you are one of many.
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Follow Up By: Louie the fly - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 18:32
Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 18:32
There was someone on here a few weeks back who had a name and number of a person at Nissan (woman I think it was from memory, Val maybe???) and a phone number. Apparently this person has resolved many issues to the satisfaction of the owners. As
John said, do a search and you will find it.
Good luck.
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Follow Up By: Member - Olcoolone (S.A) - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 19:47
Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 19:47
You mean like the one posted 2 hours befor your by NOTSO.
Does any one exept me read the full tread.
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Follow Up By: Louie the fly - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 20:01
Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 20:01
"You mean like the one posted 2 hours befor your by NOTSO."
How did I not see that? Still, at least it proves my memory is still OK (I think)...
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Follow Up By: Void246 - Thursday, Feb 07, 2008 at 02:33
Thursday, Feb 07, 2008 at 02:33
I have been in contact with Val seems nice, has increased offer slightly but still not what I would call satisfactory. Awaiting to here from her boss.
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Follow Up By: Gramps (NSW) - Thursday, Feb 07, 2008 at 07:56
Thursday, Feb 07, 2008 at 07:56
Olcoolone,
You are not alone :))) Guess we're all guilty of it at times.
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Follow Up By: rayj - Thursday, Feb 07, 2008 at 10:47
Thursday, Feb 07, 2008 at 10:47
Don't hold your breath waiting for a satisfactory response from Nissan. I went through the whole sorry saga of a 5th gear failure some time back and the response was "stiff bleep mate"
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Follow Up By: Void246 - Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008 at 19:04
Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008 at 19:04
Well a couple of weeks have gone by, Nissan have offered to pay for block and pistons but not head or labour, guess we will keep trying. will update with end result
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