Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.

Best Diesel motor for normal 4wding patrol 3lt OR 4.2T

Tech Talk for Nissan owners.

Moderators: toaddog, V8Patrol

Post Reply
Posts: 2
Joined: Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:35 pm
Location: Tallarook

Best Diesel motor for normal 4wding patrol 3lt OR 4.2T

Post by Dennis VIC »

Hi out there, getting a veh set up for the big trip round Oz at the moment it has a 3lt SD33 turbo motor in it, hasn't had any problems at this stage.
For the long haul leave well enough alone? Or slot in the bigger motor?
Any hints would be great.
Posts: 19062
Joined: Sat Oct 25, 2003 11:39 pm
Location: In a horse near you

Post by chimpboy »

SD33 = 3.3 litre diesel, found in MQ-MK Patrols. Awesome reputation.

ZD30 = later 3.0 litre diesel found in GU patrols. Very bad reputation for sudden expensive failure.
This is not legal advice.
Posts: 4330
Joined: Tue Jun 08, 2004 6:06 pm
Location: Central Victoria

Post by coxy321 »

I am confused? :?
Posts: 302
Joined: Sun Feb 04, 2007 8:37 pm
Location: Bendigo

Post by krusty182 »

Not really confusing. Based on the limited info, Chimpy has asked the OP to clarify which of the 3 litre motors is fitted to the vehicle the OP is talking about.
The OP doesn't even say what type of vehicle it is let alone what vintage. They have posted in "Nissan" so it's probably safe to say it's probably either a Patrol or a Navara. :?

Can't really say much more than that without more info.
Posts: 4330
Joined: Tue Jun 08, 2004 6:06 pm
Location: Central Victoria

Post by coxy321 »

krusty182 wrote:Not really confusing. Based on the limited info, Chimpy has asked the OP to clarify which of the 3 litre motors is fitted to the vehicle the OP is talking about.
The OP doesn't even say what type of vehicle it is let alone what vintage. They have posted in "Nissan" so it's probably safe to say it's probably either a Patrol or a Navara. :?

Can't really say much more than that without more info.
Thanks for clearing that one up.

Image
Posts: 3099
Joined: Wed Dec 11, 2002 10:55 am
Location: Central Queensland

Post by BundyRumandCoke »

[quote="krusty182"]Not really confusing. Based on the limited info, Chimpy has asked the OP to clarify which of the 3 litre motors is fitted to the vehicle the OP is talking about.
The OP doesn't even say what type of vehicle it is let alone what vintage. They have posted in "Nissan" so it's probably safe to say it's probably either a Patrol or a Navara. :?

Can't really say much more than that without more info.[/quote]

Hmmmm :? :? Seeing as how Patrol is mentioned in the subject line- I would hazard a guess its not a Navara he is talking about.
Mud makes excellent toothpaste.
Posts: 302
Joined: Sun Feb 04, 2007 8:37 pm
Location: Bendigo

Post by krusty182 »

Fair enough. I didn't read the subject line when I re-read the original post to make my reply. :lol: :oops:
Posts: 19062
Joined: Sat Oct 25, 2003 11:39 pm
Location: In a horse near you

Post by chimpboy »

krusty182 wrote:Fair enough. I didn't read the subject line when I re-read the original post to make my reply. :lol: :oops:
That's no excuse for leaving out Pathfinders.
This is not legal advice.
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 42 guests