Hello, Y61 buying advice needed.

Rich71 · 21-08-2011, 22:00

Hello all,

I'm thinking of buying a Y61 that i have seen. I have been running Landrovers of various types for the last 10 years, freelanders, defenders and a D3, but after spending a small fortune on seemingly endless repairs I have had enough and have traded for a Seat Leon for commuting.
Anyway getting to the point, I have seen a Y61 that I'm planning to use for greenlaning and overland trips. Can any of you offer any advice of what to look for when buying a Y61, what goes wrong, how easy is it to get replacement parts etc etc.
The car is a short wheelbase 2.8 TD GR on a T plate with a claimed 60k on the clock.
Any advise would be appreciated, thanks in advance.

Rich

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 21-08-2011, 22:08

definitely avoid the early zd 3.0tdi's

the 2.8 is slow by smooth.

think patrols are great but the engines
have been a weak point progressively

nissan should have stuck with toyota
and retained the 4.2 td, big truck needs
big motor.

i had a zd lwb for 2.5 years lovely car
but wish had found a 2.8 instead of
troublesome zd.

great for overland stuff and heavy towing
thanks to 3.5 tonne trailer tow.

Rich71 · 23-08-2011, 10:54

So slow and steady then.
How about reliability? From your answer i assume the engine is good, any problems with the drive train and electronics?

rustic · 23-08-2011, 12:27

Hi welcome to the club, I run a Ford Maverick, (Nissan Terrano in disguise), so I am not well up on the Patrol, but I remember a few posts discussing rust on the chassis, especially the rear end, around the rear springs and also the front cross member.

One guy is rebuilding his Patrol using a "Newer " chassis.

So spend some time underneath the patrol, with a torch and have a great poke around.
Take a big sheet of cardboard with you,( or tarpaulin) much easier to slide underneath. You don't even need to jack these trucks up to do this.

Look for any oil leaks, diesel or brake fluid leaks etc.

Hope this helps,
best regards, Rustic.

Rich71 · 24-08-2011, 00:04

Thanks Rustic, I saw that thread about the rebuild. I suppose anything with a steel chassis is going to suffer with all the salt that gets dumped on our roads each year. Gonna have to slap some waxoil about.

21-08-2011, 22:00	#1
Rich71 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South east England Vehicle: Patrol Y61 Posts: 3	Hello, Y61 buying advice needed. Hello all, I'm thinking of buying a Y61 that i have seen. I have been running Landrovers of various types for the last 10 years, freelanders, defenders and a D3, but after spending a small fortune on seemingly endless repairs I have had enough and have traded for a Seat Leon for commuting. Anyway getting to the point, I have seen a Y61 that I'm planning to use for greenlaning and overland trips. Can any of you offer any advice of what to look for when buying a Y61, what goes wrong, how easy is it to get replacement parts etc etc. The car is a short wheelbase 2.8 TD GR on a T plate with a claimed 60k on the clock. Any advise would be appreciated, thanks in advance. Rich

21-08-2011, 22:08	#2
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	definitely avoid the early zd 3.0tdi's the 2.8 is slow by smooth. think patrols are great but the engines have been a weak point progressively nissan should have stuck with toyota and retained the 4.2 td, big truck needs big motor. i had a zd lwb for 2.5 years lovely car but wish had found a 2.8 instead of troublesome zd. great for overland stuff and heavy towing thanks to 3.5 tonne trailer tow. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

23-08-2011, 12:27	#4
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Hi welcome to the club, I run a Ford Maverick, (Nissan Terrano in disguise), so I am not well up on the Patrol, but I remember a few posts discussing rust on the chassis, especially the rear end, around the rear springs and also the front cross member. One guy is rebuilding his Patrol using a "Newer " chassis. So spend some time underneath the patrol, with a torch and have a great poke around. Take a big sheet of cardboard with you,( or tarpaulin) much easier to slide underneath. You don't even need to jack these trucks up to do this. Look for any oil leaks, diesel or brake fluid leaks etc. Hope this helps, best regards, Rustic. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

23-08-2011, 10:54	#3
Rich71 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South east England Vehicle: Patrol Y61 Posts: 3	So slow and steady then. How about reliability? From your answer i assume the engine is good, any problems with the drive train and electronics?

24-08-2011, 00:04	#5
Rich71 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South east England Vehicle: Patrol Y61 Posts: 3	Thanks Rustic, I saw that thread about the rebuild. I suppose anything with a steel chassis is going to suffer with all the salt that gets dumped on our roads each year. Gonna have to slap some waxoil about.