A definite goodbye to my trusty Patrol. - Page 4

Bat21 · Today, 13:05

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Originally Posted by Flying Torquewrench

😂😂😂😂😂😂 Hadn’t seen that.

I think someone in Spain must have upset at Mitsubishi HQ when they decided to come up with that gem

elty001 · Today, 13:06

nice looking motor.
One thing to look out for is rust around the fuel filler.
This can get into the tank and lines and cause injector pump issues(just ask terranosaurasdoug)
Other than that i don't really know too much about them either.

Flying Torquewrench · Today, 21:52

Thanks Elty! I did read about that online. Hopefully it being a 2015 model I am ahead of the rust monster.

It has similar wheel arches as the Patrol. Just inside the wheel arch is a horizontal strip that the wheel arch extenders screw into. This forms a perfect ledge for mud to collect on and is very prone to rust. Once my garage is rebuild (hopefully before next summer) I am hoping to give it a good dose of underbody sealer.

As it is a Japanese product, Amayama sell OEM parts at reasonable prices. Takes a bit longer on the delivery but a lot cheaper than getting it in the UK.

One of the first things to do is changing the top timing chain guide. They are known to fail at around 85k miles and an upgraded version is available. The guide is only around £15, including a new rocker cover gasket it can be done for £30. The garage where I bought it is giving it a service as we speak but once I have time i would like to change all the filters and fluids. At least I have a known starting point for future maintenance.

Should be picking her up on Friday and will post a few photos when she is home.

Flying Torquewrench · Today, 21:54

You wouldn’t say that she is only 6cm/2.25” shorter than the Patrol. Same height but also a 5cm/2” narrower.

Today, 13:06	#47
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,831	nice looking motor. One thing to look out for is rust around the fuel filler. This can get into the tank and lines and cause injector pump issues(just ask terranosaurasdoug) Other than that i don't really know too much about them either.

Today, 21:52	#48
Flying Torquewrench Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Worcestershire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Y61 2.8TD Posts: 1,150	Thanks Elty! I did read about that online. Hopefully it being a 2015 model I am ahead of the rust monster. It has similar wheel arches as the Patrol. Just inside the wheel arch is a horizontal strip that the wheel arch extenders screw into. This forms a perfect ledge for mud to collect on and is very prone to rust. Once my garage is rebuild (hopefully before next summer) I am hoping to give it a good dose of underbody sealer. As it is a Japanese product, Amayama sell OEM parts at reasonable prices. Takes a bit longer on the delivery but a lot cheaper than getting it in the UK. One of the first things to do is changing the top timing chain guide. They are known to fail at around 85k miles and an upgraded version is available. The guide is only around £15, including a new rocker cover gasket it can be done for £30. The garage where I bought it is giving it a service as we speak but once I have time i would like to change all the filters and fluids. At least I have a known starting point for future maintenance. Should be picking her up on Friday and will post a few photos when she is home.

Today, 21:54	#49
Flying Torquewrench Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Worcestershire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Y61 2.8TD Posts: 1,150	You wouldn’t say that she is only 6cm/2.25” shorter than the Patrol. Same height but also a 5cm/2” narrower.