Bizzle
20-01-2010, 16:37
Hello All,
After a long time searching I have finally found some UK Patrol owners!!
Hopefully you guys can help me as I’m about at a dead end and need advice and moral support from fellow Nissan 4x4 owners. ( I paid the membership fee for this site, thought It was only fair!)
I bought a 2002 Y61 Nissan Patrol back in March 2009 and within a couple of weeks the 3.0ltr ZD30 engine self detonated and blew the pistons on cyls’s 3 and 4. Being a bit short on cash, I did a ring around and found a company (Jap Auto Parts) in Birmingham who agreed to supply me with a recon engine but would only guarantee it providing they fitted it. So £2250 and a LOT of driving later I had my patrol back with a recon block and head. There were bolts missing, wires not connected, no water in the radiator, a water and oil leak from somewhere… needless to say im not happy (don't ever use these people) Since, I have had NOTHING but problems with it…
A list of problems and my fixes
- Very low on power – so replaced air filter and air flow meter (plus a boost gauge)
- Low boost - was boosting well under 5psi on occasion then sometimes booted fine to 14-15psi
- Alternator Failed – replaced alternator, main drive belt
After all that (albeit, still with the minor but annoying oil and water leaks) I was towing one of my cars to North Birmingham and on the way back the alternator failed AGAIN. I got it recovered but it seems as if the car has wiped it’s Nats ECU and won’t recognise the keys – subsequently it won’t start. It’s throwing up 1401 & 1405 error codes (NATS)
So basically, loads of stuff just keeps going wrong with it and she’s been sat off the road for coming on 6 months now. I have just sent off for a replacement alternator, im going to re-bush the belt tensioner then I am going to HAVE to send it to Nissan to get the Nats ECU replaced and/or recoded to the keys so I can start it.
After that I want to sent it into a good, reliable garage that knows and understands the 3.0 ZD30 engine & the Y61 patrol to get it looked over and running right and properly.
Does anybody know anywhere that fits the bill?
At this point, im VERY willing to travel a distance if there is a highly recommended trusted specialist who can sort out my problems once and for all.
I really like the old girl, she’s a fantastic truck and I just want it right!
Many thanks
Chris
After a long time searching I have finally found some UK Patrol owners!!
Hopefully you guys can help me as I’m about at a dead end and need advice and moral support from fellow Nissan 4x4 owners. ( I paid the membership fee for this site, thought It was only fair!)
I bought a 2002 Y61 Nissan Patrol back in March 2009 and within a couple of weeks the 3.0ltr ZD30 engine self detonated and blew the pistons on cyls’s 3 and 4. Being a bit short on cash, I did a ring around and found a company (Jap Auto Parts) in Birmingham who agreed to supply me with a recon engine but would only guarantee it providing they fitted it. So £2250 and a LOT of driving later I had my patrol back with a recon block and head. There were bolts missing, wires not connected, no water in the radiator, a water and oil leak from somewhere… needless to say im not happy (don't ever use these people) Since, I have had NOTHING but problems with it…
A list of problems and my fixes
- Very low on power – so replaced air filter and air flow meter (plus a boost gauge)
- Low boost - was boosting well under 5psi on occasion then sometimes booted fine to 14-15psi
- Alternator Failed – replaced alternator, main drive belt
After all that (albeit, still with the minor but annoying oil and water leaks) I was towing one of my cars to North Birmingham and on the way back the alternator failed AGAIN. I got it recovered but it seems as if the car has wiped it’s Nats ECU and won’t recognise the keys – subsequently it won’t start. It’s throwing up 1401 & 1405 error codes (NATS)
So basically, loads of stuff just keeps going wrong with it and she’s been sat off the road for coming on 6 months now. I have just sent off for a replacement alternator, im going to re-bush the belt tensioner then I am going to HAVE to send it to Nissan to get the Nats ECU replaced and/or recoded to the keys so I can start it.
After that I want to sent it into a good, reliable garage that knows and understands the 3.0 ZD30 engine & the Y61 patrol to get it looked over and running right and properly.
Does anybody know anywhere that fits the bill?
At this point, im VERY willing to travel a distance if there is a highly recommended trusted specialist who can sort out my problems once and for all.
I really like the old girl, she’s a fantastic truck and I just want it right!
Many thanks
Chris