Patrol y61 gu 3.0l td in australia

[goodo4x4]

Hello

 

Like Andrew from South Australia, I do not speak or write French. I do love Patrols and love driving and modifying mine.

 

 

 

 

I hope you like the pictures.

 

regards

[goodo4x4]

I don't mind it now.

 

But after 3 hours of trying to get the vehicle out and with the carpets all wet I wasn't very happy.

 

A couple more...

 

[dido]

When I think that one disputes the children when they jump in the water puddle pools...

Pretty photographs, your play-ground is quite sympathetic

[goodo4x4]

Here's a pic of the my new light configuration.

 

[breizheau]

I hope you won't use it when i will cross you (maybe one day...) otherwise i will be blind !!!!! What brand is it (lights) ?

[matmax]

you are a lucky man, because your Patrol is very nice and your country is fantastic.

 

I like Australia, but it's very expensive to travel also far

 

wonderful pictures

 

(i'm sorry for my bad english )

 

best regards

 

Mathieu

[goodo4x4]

I hope you won't use it when i will cross you (maybe one day...) otherwise i will be blind !!!!! What brand is it (lights) ?

 

The Outer Lights are IPF900's and the inner lights are Hella 1000. The Hella's are better than the IPF's but cost less.

 

regards

 

Michael

 

[jack 73]

Slt

 

Super pour le refroidissement

[Patrol vom elsass]

et un schnork TJM Airtech !!!

 

[guigui57]

[steffi]

hello,its verri strange,i was thinking there are only big motors in australia,i think 4.2litersand mor...but the 3.td is a good choice,i have a 2.8td and i m searching for a big lift kit (springs,shocks,panhard rods...) can you help me please?

[the bargeots]

Very beautifull Patrol!

[Interpol]

Very beautiful pictures

Take care

[goodo4x4]

et un schnork TJM Airtech !!!

 

 

The snorkel is made by Airtech. I bought it through Nissan so it has a Nissan badge on it.

[goodo4x4]

hello,its verri strange,i was thinking there are only big motors in australia,i think 4.2litersand mor...but the 3.td is a good choice,i have a 2.8td and i m searching for a big lift kit (springs,shocks,panhard rods...) can you help me please?

 

There are many outlets in Australia that build lift kits upto about 7". Many of these will export overseas. I don't have any experience with big lifts like this so can't really answer your question.

 

However, try posting the question on the dedicated Nissan thread at the following forum:

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modules/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=5&sid=4c47a8ec733c94c1cdd6ffa3ed58f3cf

[goodo4x4]

[the bargeots]

hello,its verri strange,i was thinking there are only big motors in australia,i think 4.2litersand mor...but the 3.td is a good choice,i have a 2.8td and i m searching for a big lift kit (springs,shocks,panhard rods...) can you help me please?

 

There are many outlets in Australia that build lift kits upto about 7". Many of these will export overseas. I don't have any experience with big lifts like this so can't really answer your question.

 

However, ty posting the question on the dedicated Nissan thread at the following forum:

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modules/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=5&sid=4c47a8ec733c94c1cdd6ffa3ed58f3cf'>http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modules/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=5&sid=4c47a8ec733c94c1cdd6ffa3ed58f3cf

 

Voici le lien direct qui marche:

 

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modules/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=5&sid=4c47a8ec733c94c1cdd6ffa3ed58f3cf

[alti]

Hello,

 

Nice car and nice pictures, but one question,

 

Why are you using all-terrain tyres if you are often crossing mud holles, is it just a personnal choice or are you oblige to do it (for an écological reason) ?

 

Br

[KERNICO]

Hello,

 

very beautiful patrol, but like Steffi, I don't uderstand why you have a "little" engine, I thought that in Australia you had the possibility to buy 4.2 D or 4.2 TD

[goodo4x4]

Hello,

 

Nice car and nice pictures, but one question,

 

Why are you using all-terrain tyres if you are often crossing mud holles, is it just a personnal choice or are you oblige to do it (for an écological reason) ?

 

Br

 

The reason for all-terrains is economics. 90% of my driving is on bitumen unfortunately!

 

I've recently purchased a second set of rims with some Nankang Mudstars for offroad use. These have proven OK however I just steaked one the other weekend

 

[goodo4x4]

Hello,

 

very beautiful patrol, but like Steffi, I don't uderstand why you have a "little" engine, I thought that in Australia you had the possibility to buy 4.2 D or 4.2 TD

 

Yes the 4.2TD is still available here. It costs $Aus7000 more than the 3.0lTD. I couldn't justify the extra expense. The 4.2TD has nearly exactly the same power and torque as the 3.0lTD. The 3.0l is more responsive around the city where most of my driving is done. And $7000 bought a lot of accessories!!

 

Todate the 3.0lTD has been reasonably reliable. I have had to replace the head gasket which Nissan covered under warranty. The head gasket issue was most likely caused by a blocked radiator but Nissan didn't argue.

[KERNICO]

And $7000 bought a lot of accessories!!

 

I agree with you, it's about 4200 €uros but for this price you have a marvellous 6 cylinders.

Unlike French law, you drive on right side in Australia, but I would like to ask you a stupid question :

Is it possible for you to buy a car/4x4 with the steering wheel on the left side ? for European countries (except UK) ?

[the bargeots]

Voila la veritée sort de la bouche des "pros" du 4x4:

 

 

The 3.0l is more responsive around the city where most of my driving is done

 

Les 3L est un moteur pour la ville... Donc pour les tapettes...

 

Par contre apperement il on aussi des problemes, mais Nissan font moins les chiens qu'en France:

 

I have had to replace the head gasket which Nissan covered under warranty

 

Il a eu a changer sous garantie le joint de culasse... Comme quoi sur un autre post il est le precurceur de ce qui va arriver...

Et encore une merde de plus sur les 3L une...

 

Par contre y'a pas a tortiller du cul... Moi quit a m'endeter a vie je preferais prendre le 4.2LTD... Surtout pour 4300 malheureux € de plus... Come ça là au moins ta un moteur d'homme qui sort sa puissance des entrailles et pas de l'electronique. Car il dit que le 3L est plus vif et a la meme puissance que le 4.2L, mais le 3L 4 pattes c'est seulement grace a son invasion de puce...

 

Voici la traduction integrale de ses dires pour ceux qui on du mal:

 

Oui le 4.2TD est encore disponible ici. Il coûte 7000$Aud de plus que le 3.0lTD.
Je ne pourrait pas justifier les dépenses supplémentaires (Je pense que cela veu dire qu'il ne peu depenser plus). Le 4.2TD a presque exactement la même puissance et couple que le 3.0lTD. le 3.0l est plus nerveux en ville où je roules la majeure partie du temps (Un moteur de SUV de ville quoi...). Et $7000 d'economisé c'est autant d'economisé pour les accesoires ! !(Ca c'est pas faux... mais c'est dommage quand meme)

Le 3.0lTD a été raisonnablement fiable (vous avez vu il a dit raisonablement... il sais que ça peu etre pire). J'ai dû remplacer le joint de culasse que Nissan ont pris sous garantie. Le joint a cassé très probablement, a cause du radiateur bouché mais Nissan n'ont pas discuté (Et oui il est pas en France... Nissan Australie lui je penses respectes ces clients).

[goodo4x4]

Is it possible for you to buy a car/4x4 with the steering wheel on the left side ? for European countries (except UK) ?

 

All new cars sold in Australia are right hand drive. However, some low volume imports are allowed in left hand drive - usually by private importers. Special registration is needed for these.

[goodo4x4]

Voila la veritée sort de la bouche des "pros" du 4x4:

 

 

The 3.0l is more responsive around the city where most of my driving is done

 

Les 3L est un moteur pour la ville... Donc pour les tapettes...

 

Par contre apperement il on aussi des problemes, mais Nissan font moins les chiens qu'en France:

 

I have had to replace the head gasket which Nissan covered under warranty

 

Il a eu a changer sous garantie le joint de culasse... Comme quoi sur un autre post il est le precurceur de ce qui va arriver...

Et encore une merde de plus sur les 3L une...

 

Par contre y'a pas a tortiller du cul... Moi quit a m'endeter a vie je preferais prendre le 4.2LTD... Surtout pour 4300 malheureux € de plus... Come ça là au moins ta un moteur d'homme qui sort sa puissance des entrailles et pas de l'electronique. Car il dit que le 3L est plus vif et a la meme puissance que le 4.2L, mais le 3L 4 pattes c'est seulement grace a son invasion de puce...

 

Voici la traduction integrale de ses dires pour ceux qui on du mal:

 

Oui le 4.2TD est encore disponible ici. Il coûte 7000$Aud de plus que le 3.0lTD.
Je ne pourrait pas justifier les dépenses supplémentaires (Je pense que cela veu dire qu'il ne peu depenser plus). Le 4.2TD a presque exactement la même puissance et couple que le 3.0lTD. le 3.0l est plus nerveux en ville où je roules la majeure partie du temps (Un moteur de SUV de ville quoi...). Et $7000 d'economisé c'est autant d'economisé pour les accesoires ! !(Ca c'est pas faux... mais c'est dommage quand meme)

Le 3.0lTD a été raisonnablement fiable (vous avez vu il a dit raisonablement... il sais que ça peu etre pire). J'ai dû remplacer le joint de culasse que Nissan ont pris sous garantie. Le joint a cassé très probablement, a cause du radiateur bouché mais Nissan n'ont pas discuté (Et oui il est pas en France... Nissan Australie lui je penses respectes ces clients).

 

Sorry I can't comment on this - I can't read French.