3 Litre Patrol, Where to go for Motor?
Submitted: Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 18:37
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Member - Shane D (QLD)
My father rang me today with the news that he's '01 3L patrol appears to of hemoraged internally.
With about 210000k's on the clock, He went to start it after it has been sitting for approx 2 weeks, only to find it hydraulic itself.
Oil appears OK but its missing some coolant, He also noticed that it hasn't been quite right for some time.
He may get away with just a head gasket, or it may be something more sinister, such as cracked head, won't know till they pull it apart.
What I'm after, is what have other done (worst case scenario here) and how much has it cost them when faced with possible major rebuilt on the 3L?.
Dad is working in Kalgoorlie and doesn't really need it (patrol) but was gunna get rid of it cos he no longer trust's it to tow the 2.5 ton van, and is considering trading it in straight of the back of the tow truck!
Shane
Reply By: Member - Dennis P (Scotland) - Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 19:36
Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 19:36
Hi Shane,
Google is your mate.....Queensland Motor Recyclers,
I used them a while ago when I replaced the donk in my Pajero.
A new long motor TD, bare, or, a low k import, complete, was a tad under $3000. Hope that makes sense, lol, retyped it 3 times and still scratching my head. Delivery to
Perth was under $100. I went for the low k import.
Email them for a price,
well worth it.
Usual disclaimer: Not affiliated with them.
Dennis
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Follow Up By: Member - Shane D (QLD) - Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 22:35
Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 22:35
Thanks Dennis,
I live 15 mins away from them and I'll drop in and make some inquiry's tomorrow.
Shane
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Reply By: Hairy (NT) - Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 19:40
Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 19:40
Errrr...Toyota?
LOL
Sorry but you left youself open for that!
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Dennis P (Scotland) - Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 19:56
Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 19:56
Errrr, if you mean me, got the Toyota here in Scotland.
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Follow Up By: Member - Shane D (QLD) - Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 21:24
Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 21:24
Errrr... If you meant ME,
I was after information from others that have forked out big coin getting work done, only for someone to pop up and say, "had you spoke to X, it would've been heaps cheaper, hence to post. I'm seeking info so that when the time comes for a decision, we know what cards we are playing with, Dunno how much Nissan will charge, remembering that no-one has had a close look yet, maybe only head gasket, point is, 3.0L have been around (and blown up) long enough for common long term failures to surface if any, apart from H.P.S (holey piston syndrome).
The old man will weigh up the pro's and cons once they pull the top off, either way he's NOT planning on keeping it, never was, nor does he want to bodgie it up either.
Shane
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Follow Up By: Member - Dennis P (Scotland) - Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 21:55
Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 21:55
Shane,
Give that mob I mentioned a go, you might be surprised at the price and most importantly the good service.
Email them off the website and you will have an answer pretty quick.
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Reply By: Steve - Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 21:21
Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 21:21
Nearest Toyota Dealer will be able to fix his problem...that's what happens when you buy cheap..it cost more in the long run..
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Follow Up By: Member - Borgy.. (SA) - Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 21:31
Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 21:31
What sort of an answer is that ...idiot
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Reply By: Go Fishing - Monday, Mar 10, 2008 at 00:12
Monday, Mar 10, 2008 at 00:12
Oh Dear Lord
Another Hand Grenade thats gone off.
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Reply By: kahziem - Thursday, Mar 13, 2008 at 00:50
Thursday, Mar 13, 2008 at 00:50
Shane D, Head gaskets and cylinder head problems are quite common.Once you go through the motions of doing the head up its just about worth it to pull the motor out and replace it. Nissan had a special on recently where you could by a brand new long motor for $5200.00. Not sure if theres any left though.If just doing the head, and I mean doing it properly expect to pay $3000 to $3500.
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