2003 Diesel Turbo Patrol

Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 14:59

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Mike

Seems to be a problem with 2003 Diesel Turbo Patrols? Mine and I have learned of many others have a problem with the oil pressure switch packing it in, mine after 6000 klm's. Bit frightening driving with the oil light on as recommended by the dealers until parts obtained. I have had 3 weeks wait so far for the dealer to obtain parts from Japan - still waiting. Has enyone else experienced this problem with availability of parts?
Mike

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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 15:01

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 15:01

Get it writing on letter head from the nissan dealer that its ok to keep driving..

then trade it on a 4.2

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Follow Up By: Mike - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 19:17

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 19:17

very happy with the 3.0 turbo, not too happy at the moment with the dealers BS. Like to take your advise on the 4.2, cannot streatch the dollars. Maybe when I retire and Convince the wife to continue working.
Mike

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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 20:57

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 20:57

For peace of mind it would have been worth it!

YMMV

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Reply By: Leroy - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 15:53

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 15:53

Hi Mike,

Apparently there was a bad batch of presure switches. My bro in law had his changed a few weeks back.

Leroy

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Follow Up By: Mike - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 19:21

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 19:21

At first there was denial that the switch was the problem, excuse was low on oil, I and the RACV both can read a dip stick to know the low and full marks. Seem the dipsticks are not all attached to engines.
Mike

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Reply By: Member - Bill- Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 16:04

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 16:04

Yep,

I had to wait a while for a passenger air bag module....Regds

Bill

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Reply By: chrisfrd - Wednesday, Oct 22, 2003 at 17:01

Wednesday, Oct 22, 2003 at 17:01

Yeah.. 4.2... Hrmmm.. Not a nice donk if you want to get going quckly.

My 3.0 has 69,000K on it and not a single problem except for;

2 turbo chargers.
1 Computer.
1 VNC unit

The turbos were replaced due to the seals stuffing out in them an dumping a few cups of oil into the exhaust.

Nice and powerful, but it's going to take them a while to get the reliability in.

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