99 GU Feedback
Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 04, 2009 at 22:27
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Have a 1999 GU Nissan Patrol,2.8 ltr desiel intercool Turbo. Goes ok on the flat, but looses power on inclines. Any suggestions as to what the problem could be ? Am at my wits end.
Reply By: Member - Malcolm (Townsville) - Tuesday, Aug 04, 2009 at 22:31
Tuesday, Aug 04, 2009 at 22:31
Post your question on
http://www.patrol4x4.com and one of the experts on there may be able to give some advice.
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Reply By: Member - Ed. C. (QLD) - Tuesday, Aug 04, 2009 at 22:57
Tuesday, Aug 04, 2009 at 22:57
Manual trans, I presume?
Are you trying to hold too high a gear (and lettin' the revs drop) on the inclines?
The 2.8 lt engine is by no means a powerhouse, but they can 'punch above their weight' while 'on boost' (above 2000rpm), but let 'em get 'off boost', and they are totally out of their depth haulin' around a 2.5+ ton vehicle...
As soon as ya see anything that looks like a
hill, change 'er back to 4th (or even 3rd on the steeper ones), and keep the revs up, keep that turbo on boost, and I think you'll find it a whole lot more agreeable;-)
Of course, if you're already doin' the above, then she may need a tune up......
Regards, Ed C
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Reply By: Member - Greg T (ACT) - Wednesday, Aug 05, 2009 at 11:21
Wednesday, Aug 05, 2009 at 11:21
agree with the above. old man had the 2.8 and it was a slug. but maintain her on boost and she chugs along nicely.
if you still dont like the way it performs, bigger exhaust from the dump will help considerably.
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