nissan 3.otd intercooled

As a matter of fact no it didnt granede before i bought it. It was running fine but due to the problem they have ive decided to rebuild the motor before it did.

and besides the grenade problem was because some people failed to reconise the symptons before it did grenade.

Bloke from work made that very statement to me about 3 years ago about it being all about people not recognising symptoms and acting on them and he added properly maintained is the key because he's "ran like a dream"

he rebuilt it six months ago.

I reckon it helps but in the end luck of the draw comes into it

hope yours turns out to be a good one.
This article goes into a lot of prevention techniques

http://users.on.net/~aschulze/ZD30/ZD30%20Y61%20Reference%20Document%20-%20Colour.pdf

"It was running fine but due to the problem they have ive decided to rebuild the motor before it did"

out of curiousity what are you going to rebuild differently as a prevention?

sorry forgot to ad-

I was under the impression it was the ancilliary equipment that has caused the problem rather than the long motor itself?

I'm glad one person could provide a useful response that actually addressed the question that was asked! :-)

Didnt the very first response provide a useful piece of info on where to find what you were looking for?

Well maybe if you just asked what fuel consumption you will get from a 3 litre diesel you would have got that information. But you added you have just got this, you added rebuilding etc etc etc all unnecessary information to the question.

In view of the grenade issues you have to expect people to explore this and ask questions/provide comment. You opened the door on this issue - not the respondents.

I have to agree - unless the damage has already been done there is little point rebuilding the problem relates to issues related to engine management, lubricants, engine monitoring. Remember the Nissan dual cab has the same engine with different hang on bits and it does not go bang.

History shows you may have the same issue if you just rebuild the engine.

Garry

WOW!! "low 11's on the open road" that's amazing! You must travel EXTREMEY sedately... I'm on my second GU and at best I've ever got is 12.5 travelling at 85 to 90 kicks per hour. I usually get 13 to 14 fully loaded at 100 to 110 kiicks.

No, just normal cruising at or about the limit. Mine is an Auto, which has longer legs than the manual, not sure what you have. Getting low 8's out of my new D4 3.0 which is the best I've heard too, maybe it's the BP?

OBT

A mate of mine runs a fleet of 200 series, so you are talking BS, his first one came of the first run into OZ.

The grenade speaks volumes for Nissan and the car they put it in.

I suggest you troll some were else.

broometime,
I "heard" from a friend of his mothers son it was 6 200 series Toyota's that carted out the 6 dud nissans?

looks like 'GoBush' just may be correct :)

Maîneÿ . . .

3GoBush posted:
"The grenade speaks volumes for Nissan and the car they put it in. "

Sorry.... I disagree. It speaks volumes about the ZD30 engine. The car they put it in doesn't have the issues. The engine does!

And although the 200 is a nice car, personally I wouldn't take one too far outback. Too many electronics!

Cheers

Brian

And what about the dual mass flywheel, 5th gear issue (some early models), drivers seat rocking, seat belt retraction.... Mmmm, think I will stick with my 200 :) And yes, I have now had both, one for 5 years and the other for 2 1/2 years and I know what I prefer :) I remember when people complained about that new fangled fuel injection and how it would never be as reliable as a carburettor.... some people just don't trust technology - not that it doesn't have its problems!

Cheers

Captain

LOL!! Captain , What about electronic ignition replacing points?


Same old crap way back then, Somethings never change.


Cheers Axle.

I just KNEW there was someone on here with a 200..... sorry Captain, I forgot it was you! ;-))

I had also forgotten all the other issues with the 3.0L...... I guess 'cos there's so much attention on the engine. So thanks for the reminder!! ;-))

I don't trust technology much I'm afraid..... recently in the outback I saw a very new 4wd.... (no name mentioned, as I don't thinks it is a brand thing rather than an electronics issue) which the electronic suspension had had a hissy fit. This caused the car to be raided on the passenger side whilst lowered (or at normal level... I'm not sure) on the drivers side. (I helpfully suggested he put 35" muds on the drivers side only to counter act it...)

Also I heard from another guy in Birdsville that his 4by wouldn't start because the alternator was faulty, and the computer saw that so wouldn't start the engine. Again, doesn't matter the make, it's a case of too much electronics, I fried my alternator in my (basic) 4by and was able to drive it into Birdsville for repairs. For close to town sort of camping/travels etc.... I'd have a later model in a flash, but for remote stuff, I'll hang out as long as I can.

Have a good day!
Cheers

Brian

raided..... huh???? Shoulda used spell check Brian.......

It should read "raised"

Cheers

Brian

Jeez captain, you're going back ten years on some of that stuff, time to get over it!

well he'll be a millionaire shortly then!

I'm very sorry to hear of your problems. For the record, what is the year model /K's and what were the gauges reading when she went? Manual/Auto?

OBT

Ok it was a 2000 ZD30 auto 230000Kms on the clock, bought from a dealer full service history log books, single owner country car clean straight no alterations, no hits scratches etc etc. Plenty of dust in hidden holes and corners underneath the only clue to any sort of "Tough work" potentially done. As it was the first road trip we were being very easy, no weight on board no heavy load behind or on top, no trailer, surfboard on roof. I was watching the gagues like a hawk (all well within expected range) for any clues to potential dramas as I had now learned of the reputation-Granade. Driving at 100Kmph up Mooney Mooney hill a in the left lane going slower than the prevailing traffic a car maybe 400m jammed on the breaks and hit the one in front so I braked heavily as well straight away loud hiss lots of oil spurting out front and back and ugly black smoke total loss of power. Limped round the prang ahead and crawled maybe 300m to a lay-by / emergency phone. Home on the NRMA tow truck.
Im open to ideas are Nissan helpful at all?
Peter & Rudo

Sure sounds like she has blown although given the circumstances make sure the obvious have been checked (Turbo hose not split or blown off etc). The 2000's seem more trouble prone than the others. As mentioned earlier, there is heaps of info on Patrol4X4.com A search of the archives will reveal a firm in Melbourne that does a re-build for about $5K, or if your mechanic is up to it you can get a re-build kitfor $1,700 I suspect Nissan (or any other manf. for that matter) will be much use to you with a 10yr old +200K vehicle.

Once again, sorry to hear about your troubles..
OBT