3.0ltr Turbo Diesel patrol

Submitted: Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 16:41
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Hello i own a 2000 model GU 2 patrol with a ZD 30 turbo diesel in it.

Can you tell me and give me some instructions as to the best place to fit the piping to the engine for a turbo boost guage please.

As much detailed info would be great.
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Reply By: snoopyone - Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 17:03

Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 17:03
Ask on the Patrol forum They are the experts.

Wouldnt increase the boost on one of them I dont think but would be handy to know what you have I guess.

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Follow Up By: Fab72 - Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 17:16

Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 17:16
Agree...I'd be spending my time fitting an exhaust temp gauge.
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Follow Up By: reddeer - Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 17:16

Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 17:16
Im not looking to increase the boost im after information as to how to fit a boost gauge to my vehicle so i can watch the boost. I need to know where to fit the piping for the boost guage on the engine.
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Follow Up By: snoopyone - Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 17:24

Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 17:24
I agree with Fab The EGT will tell you when its getting too hot and I have found it invaluable.
Would be even more so in one of those engines which, to be polite are not noted for liking excessive heat.

Boost will look after itself.

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Follow Up By: Motherhen - Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 19:17

Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 19:17
Although ours is series III we fitted both EGT and boost gauges. I can't help you reddeer as our son fitted the boost gauge.

"not noted for liking excessve heat" - or overboosting. Fit them both reddeer and drive accordingly.

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Reply By: guzzi - Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 18:06

Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 18:06
Have a look here;
http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/nissan-patrol-gu-gr-10/zd30-engine-protection-mods-50036/

Also do a search on that site on the zd 30.

I would also add an egt guage as well as your boost guage.
As to where to get the feed for the guage, have a look for a plug or a line comming out of the piping between the turbo and the inlet manifold.
Id be more specific if I owned one, the patrol forum will be able to give the exact spot.
Goodluck with it.
You may have to register to read the above but its free and has a wealth of info for the patrols.

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Follow Up By: guzzi - Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 18:08

Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 18:08
Copy the entire line of the underlined address.
It would be nice to have an edit button on thios forum.........
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Follow Up By: snoopyone - Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 19:00

Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 19:00
Use the insert link button then and it will fix it.
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Follow Up By: Outbacktourer - Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 19:56

Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 19:56
I fitted mine to the metal pipe that runs across the top of the engine at the rear of the plastic engine cover. You can disconnect it easily from the rubber hoses either end and remove to tap into it.

I agree an egt is handy but boost is more important with this engine for various reasons and egt will look after itself if you do not use 18-20psi for long periods. Cruise should be about 7. Higher means potential maf problems. Lower means excessive egr. Both these if left unattended Result in adverse outcomes.

How many k's on board as a matter of interest?

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Follow Up By: reddeer - Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 21:13

Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 21:13
my engine has done 5200kms. As i rebulit it after the previous owner stuffed it after hittting the sump on something.

When i pulled the engine apart there were no cracks in the pistons or the head it had 255000kms on it when i bought it.
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Follow Up By: Dougmac - Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 at 11:11

Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 at 11:11
how is it that you can rebuild a Z30 and can't fit a boost gauge.
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Follow Up By: reddeer - Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 at 13:03

Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 at 13:03
I can fit the boost guage. But im not sure where to put the boost line as this is my first turbo diesel.
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Follow Up By: ModSquad - Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 at 14:52

Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 at 14:52
Fixed your link, as Snoopy says you can use the "insert link" tab below where you type your posts. It works a treat.
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Reply By: rotor138 - Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 22:22

Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 22:22
You need to weld a bung into the intercooler piping to connect your plastic tube to from the boost gauge. The gauge should come with piping and a threaded bung.
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Reply By: Member - Bruce C (NSW) - Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 at 12:59

Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 at 12:59
Hi Reddeer,

Install the Boost pressure pickup any where between the intercooler and the inlet manifold.

The closer to the engine the better. I fitted mine in the ducting from the turbo but on top of the engine. (1HD FT cruiser) On mine there is a takeoff to the boost compensator fitted on the pump and I just cut into that line and fitted a tee.

You should be able to do it with your eyes closed it is that easy.

Good luck and Cheers, Bruce.
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