ZD30 patrol conversion

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What a great idea!! I know where there's a complete 3.0L GU, it's just sitting in a backyard in "Lizzibif", so he might sell it to ya cheap...

Happy Hunting!

Cheers, Brad

If you are on a fishing expedition then the moderators of this site will get you, although I hate the new forum moderator attitide!

If you honestly are unaware of the problems with the ZD30 engine {hey, I drive one! } then lots of people on this website will put you straight.

If, however, you are fully aware of the mighty indestructable ZD30 then I can only say this.......any engine conversion of any kind is fraught with danger.

It will ultimately cost much more than you could ever imagine and in the end the only person who wins from an engine coversion is the person who buy's it from you for much less than it's cost you.

ASK ROACHIE!!!

Luke,

Have you actually run the figures?

I was looking at replacing my 2.8 in mt paj with the newer 3.2 paj diesel. Same block, so it "bolts straight in", then only need to alter the intercooler, the throttle to fly by wire, the ......, and the list goes on.

Say work on 10 years for the figures.

If you do all of the work yourself, and there are no outlays for any parts, which I doubt, and you save 2 to 3l/100k. At 30,000k per year, that is a saving of 600 litres of fuel. Say $600/yr., $6,000.00 over 10 years.

How much more is to maintain the 3.0l than the 4.2?
Have you costed a fuel pump overhaul and injector replacement.
Let alone a turbo overhaul.

Over 10 years you most probably will have to replace the 3.0l again. The 4.2 won't need replacing.

Don't see how you are ahead swapping :o)

If you are so concerned about the environment, why are you driving a big 4wd?

want nothin to do with another nissan, 4.2l or not....sorry mate! Plus I wouldnt give this car to my enemy....oh hang on...yes I woud....craig...!!

Luke

The Nissan ZD30 engine has a very chequered history, mine is still going strong after 170,000km but I am aware they are also aptly named the hand grenade. In hindsight I would have bought the 4.2 and taken it to one of these reputable diesel places that do the upgrades for a few grand. Bigger two stage turbo, intercooler, 3" exhaust etc. These conversions give you more power, and when you are not sinking the boot in using those extra horses, make the engine more economical on the diesel. Mind you if the price difference between petrol and diesel gets much larger, you could stick a Holden V8 under the bonnet and still be in front.

Cheers

Snowy

Hey Luke, you don't seem to have got a decent bite yet, Ha Ha Ha.

I could tell you a thing or two about conversions, LOL
Cheers Colin.