VCAT - are there any other alternatives? Have you been successful?

Leroy,
Sorry to hear about the problems you have had with your motor, there was a guy on here awhile back trying to collect infomation on the 3lt problems but I'm not sure who it was, Someone else might know.
Cheers Dave.

Have you considered Today Tonight or A Current Affair? They love this sort of thing. A little bit of media embarrassment might poke them into being a bit more generous.

Hello Leroy,

I cannot help you with the question on VCAT, however I thought I might mention that I found All Head Services in Braeside, Melbourne very good. They use brand new heads, not reconditioned and their prices were excellent. It was a number of years ago I used them so hopefully it hasn't changed. I have not affiliation with them. Their number is; 1300 416 181.

Good luck.

Tony.

We run a mixed 4wd hire fleet. We have always run Toyos. Anyhow because of the huge price diff decided to give some other brands ago. We have warranty issues now with a couple of Navaras and I can not believe how difficult Nissan are being. First and last purchase of Nissans I think. Note we rarely have any issues when a Toyo needs warranty work.
Cheers Pete

Please have a good read of the patrol4x4.com forums - the GU section. At least one blow-up of a ZD30 is reported there each week (2 this week!) and some owners have been successful in claims against Nissan after protracted battles. You wont find much evidence though of the final settlements as all have been signed to non-disclosure agreements as a part of their payouts. There is a class action group gathering strength though.

Pat

Had a problem with Nissan in 1998 regarding my Patrol. I was amazed when I filled the sub tank & got 31.89 litres into it. I complained to the dealer stating that I bought the car for the advertised 40 lt sub tank. The dealer referred it to Nissan who basically adopted the policy of "STIFF" They then blamed the dealer for not informing me that the sub tank did not take the 40 ltrs & the dealer should have realised this after Nissan Aust sent out a bulletin to ALL dealers stating the sub tank was a design fault. A "flyer" was to be inserted in all Owners handbooks in the Patrols. I contacted Nissan & informed them that I had purchased the vehicle two mths prior to this bulletin being released to all dealers. I was told it was the dealers problem not Nissan. I told Nissan that it was their vehicle & I would inform every media outlet in Australia about my dealings with them and their mis represented vehicle. I received a lovely letter back telling me I had two years extra warranty & road side assist on the vehicle & other "goodies" I have never purchased another Nissan product since. The wisest thing I ever did was Not trade my Patrol on a 2001 3 ltr. LOL.

G/Day Leroy, Painful exercise i know, Why the offer for a bottom end rebuild kit???, Don't tell me it was stuffed as well at those Ks?


Cheers Axle

What would be nice is for a group of Nissan Patrol owners who have had their engines grenade to fund a full page advertisment in all of the main capitail city newspapers informing the general public of the issues they have had

Alternatively, a class action from one of the ambulance chaser law firms.

I've been to VCAT/SCT six times for six wins. Give me a call Monday 9706 6527 and I'll give you a few simple tips. Out of warranty does not mean anything.

Jim.

That it was outside of the warranty period doesn't mean you have no rights. Under consumer law an item has to be fit for purpose and of merchantable quality.

I gather you are in a rush and as posted, you may find that a letter from Slater and Gordon will nudge the plicks in the right direction.