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by alper5005
Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:58 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3rz-fe.....40 ltrs per 100ks
Replies: 36
Views: 1919

40 litres /100kms

Mine had the same problem. However had a very serious valve issue. If it gets harder to start on mornings I can say have your valves readjusted first. Sticky valves or misalignment can cause that but then you would notice a dropdown in power. Or else it could be an ECU problem.
by alper5005
Mon Mar 08, 2010 3:56 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: mq patrol fuel consumption
Replies: 14
Views: 3162

What mpg should I expect with a healthy P40

I opened the valve cover and found out that the valves were really tight. Readjusted them cold to 0.45 (Because it would'nt Start). It ran! However I tought all these tight valves could damage themselves somehow. I also removed the cyclinder head and the valves looked okay but they leaked. So now I ...
by alper5005
Sun Mar 07, 2010 4:07 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: mq patrol fuel consumption
Replies: 14
Views: 3162

Sticky valves

The car gave me a surprise. I found out that I could turn the engine by my hands. That's a p40? Valves do not close and there is no compression what so ever. Takes minutes to strat up in the mornings. I am removing the head today to see what happened.
by alper5005
Fri Mar 05, 2010 5:52 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: mq patrol fuel consumption
Replies: 14
Views: 3162

GOt a new L28 Mk SWB

All on standart tyres. Mine gets some dreadful numbers on LPG. 40 litres every 100kms. that makes nearly 10 gallons every 60 miles. Got to check it.!!! I just bought the vehicle and seen a clooged air filter, bad ignition cables..etc. (by the way, Has anyone tried Motor silk product? It produced ...