Nissan Patrol 4.2Lt Diesel Timing

Submitted: Monday, May 18, 2009 at 16:24
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I have had two mechanics give me conflicting info

Does the Nissan GU patrol diesel have a replaceable timing belt or does it have a chain. One says chain which does not need replacing. other says belt which should be changed every 100 ,000K

Thanks

Daz
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Reply By: Member - John T (Tamworth NSW) - Monday, May 18, 2009 at 16:36

Monday, May 18, 2009 at 16:36
G'day Daz

I just had a quick look at the Patrol Forum - 4.2 has either chain or gears - not sure which but not a belt.

Cheers

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Reply By: Member - Duncs - Monday, May 18, 2009 at 16:39

Monday, May 18, 2009 at 16:39
Daz,

My GQ had a chain, and with 160,000 trouble free k's under its wheels I can confidently say the GU is the same.

My advice to you is to find a mechanic you can trust. The guy who wants to dhange the belt is either ignorant or having a lend of you. Either way you don't want to let him anywhere near your car or your cheque book with a spanner.

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Follow Up By: kiwicol - Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 17:48

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 17:48
The GQ has gears, and as they are the same motor in the GU, will be the same. Checked the work shop manual. Col
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Reply By: Member - Phil R (Vic) - Monday, May 18, 2009 at 17:08

Monday, May 18, 2009 at 17:08
Daz

The 2.8l GU Timing belt.

The 3.0l GU Timing chain.

The 4.2l tdGu Timing gears.

I do not which one you have,the above is correct.
All the best.

phil
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Reply By: Member - Malcolm (Townsville) - Monday, May 18, 2009 at 17:10

Monday, May 18, 2009 at 17:10
Daz

I just had a look in the Gregory's Manual - TD42 has GEARS.

When I rebuilt my ZD30 it had a CHAIN and gears.

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Reply By: Member - daz (SA) - Monday, May 18, 2009 at 18:22

Monday, May 18, 2009 at 18:22
Thanks everyone.

The First mechanic I booked the vehicle to be serviced with told me he was Nissan trained & that it was a belt. ( & he would look after & service the vehicle) When I took it there he was away & one of the young fellows wanted to service it. Off I went looking for reliability.
Then took it to a local RAA approved mechanic who said "No belt do not touch". He has a patrol of his own.
Thanks for your info.
It gives me faith in the mechanic I have chosen.

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Reply By: Luke SA - Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 21:19

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 21:19
The TD42 definitely has gears and not a belt or chain. I had the timing cover off mine a few months back to fix an oil leak. The book also says so

Cheers Luke
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Reply By: Travelling Pixie - Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 13:52

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 13:52
Just out of curiosity, are timing gears as close to "maintenance free" as you can get for this part of a motor?
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Follow Up By: get outmore - Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 00:19

Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 00:19
only if they are metal gears.

holdens were notorius for using some sort of plastic or cardboard for there timing gears which were garanteed to leave you stranded
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