Patrol 3.0 TD Auto
Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 13, 2004 at 01:05
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Big O
G'day
I'm a little excited as this is my first venture into this "sort of thing".
I had a 1996 Prado for 4 years and now am looking at a 4WD again. I am looking at a Automatic 3.0 Td Nissan Patrol and would like to know how anyone else who has this setup finds the arrangement?
I'm also a pretty big bloke. Anyone know what can be done with ST drivers
seat to make it roomier?
Regards,
Big O
Reply By: pedro the swift - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2004 at 14:32
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2004 at 14:32
I don't know if its relevant, but I have a 4. GQ petrol with auto & 190000km on the clock. Having a problem with the auto intermittenly dropping out of overdirve when its warm.
Just talked to thee local auto
shop and I'm told I need a new torque converter for about $600.
Since it would obviously take me a long time and lots of labour to fix it myself and I am not up on auto boxes I guess I gotta grin and bare it.
I would NEVER EVER buy a car with an auto box. Ihate 'em to pieces. No one will ever convince me they are any good. THe ONLy reason I have it is cos the missus actually drives it more than I do and she has a crook leg.
I have looked into the operation of auto boxes particularly the new ones with fancy electronics and I would steer clear. Give me a manual anytime.
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2004 at 22:52
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2004 at 22:52
Where are you?? I was told the same thing by numerous auto
places, that I needed a Tconverter replacement.
BJ Autos in Berwick in Melb, sorted it out with a service and adjustment, and $200.
Having done heaps of offroading, gimme an auto anyday now.. I Used to hate autos until the bike crash, then no choice really, so have one, but now wouldnt go back.
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