3L Nissan Patrols..........
- Thread starter bigcol
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Just a reminder Patrol owners, you ain't invincible.
This puppy wouldn't start, winch didn't work. Luckily a Defender with a flat front tyre was able to winch and then snatch him out (Broke a strap in the process).
This puppy wouldn't start, winch didn't work. Luckily a Defender with a flat front tyre was able to winch and then snatch him out (Broke a strap in the process).
Thats a great shot. The landrovers have a great view ....... sitting on the high, dry, solid ground. The Patrol would have got out on his own, Im sure. But sometimes you gotta let them help. Its a bit like letting your kids think their helping you ... builds their confidence.Just a reminder Patrol owners, you ain't invincible.
This puppy wouldn't start, winch didn't work. Luckily a Defender with a flat front tyre was able to winch and then snatch him out (Broke a strap in the process).
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I was going to say - how UN-usual for a Land Rover to be broken..........
you should check the diffs and transfer there @BigSkiddy , Land Rovers are world famous for dropping their bundle when the work gets too hard......
We had a LC200 sitting there, but we wanted to make the Patrol driver sweat a bit. He had put his tyres down to 18psi which seems a bit low considering he drove like a out of control maniac when he hit the bog.
The snap snatch strap
We did the right thing and gave his wife and kids a ride home. He's probably still out there trying to get it going.
That's my mates Defender, he only just put a new diff in it recently.
My Jeep made it through no issues.
Sorry for hijacking your thread.
You are right, the 4.8's driven nicely are not that bad. Same as the Y62, they get even better consumption than the 4.8. Towing is where they drink like a drunken sailor.
the thought has crossed my mind.......
if I dont get seduced by the Y62, that a good TB48 would be the way to go
16l/100 is quite good I think
I used to get (towing my Flamingo) 21l/100 on petrol and 24l/100 on gas in my TB42 GQ Patrol........
only went diesel as the 2 fuels used to annoy me.......
Just for something different, the BBB goes in for a service, i mention that we are still getting a smell from the car (not just when the boys are in it either). Take the head service guy for a spin, and he says its the clutch slipping. To say I'm getting a bit peeved with this car is a huge understatement.
Wondering if anyone has any idea how much this would be to get fixed/replaced, and where abouts in Perth one could get it fixed, other than the car yard? all the mod money for the van is getting eaten up and I'm not happy!
Wondering if anyone has any idea how much this would be to get fixed/replaced, and where abouts in Perth one could get it fixed, other than the car yard? all the mod money for the van is getting eaten up and I'm not happy!
the 3L has a dual mass fly wheel, which ever mechanic you take it to - Robson Brothers come to mind
http://www.robsonbros4wd.com.au/
get them to put in anything but the dual mass.................
if that is what the problem is..........
give them a call........ I have never used them, but know of others who have.........
is it not under warranty??? and Mr Nissan should be paying for it..........?????
@Smirke send me a PM if you like with the details of the car and I will see if I can get a price on a conversion clutch kit if you like.
Ok, story to date:
They are pulling the gear box apart to see if the plate is machinable as we speak. Hopefully it is. I nearly broke my phone when they told me the cost. Phoned RAC and got the same quote. If it isn't then it will need a new fly wheel. You don't want to know what that price was quotes as. Let's just say I could get a car topper and a loading system for the same amount!
As for warrantee.........what bloomin' warrantee. Car is just 2 years old and hubby was told that it's more than likely driver neglect and the fact we are pulling a big caravan. What a pile of dog poo (I'm trying to be polite, which at the moment, is extremely difficulty) more likely, this car is a lemon like we have been saying for 2 years. This car has gone into the car yard more times than our last 2 cars combined.
They are pulling the gear box apart to see if the plate is machinable as we speak. Hopefully it is. I nearly broke my phone when they told me the cost. Phoned RAC and got the same quote. If it isn't then it will need a new fly wheel. You don't want to know what that price was quotes as. Let's just say I could get a car topper and a loading system for the same amount!
As for warrantee.........what bloomin' warrantee. Car is just 2 years old and hubby was told that it's more than likely driver neglect and the fact we are pulling a big caravan. What a pile of dog poo (I'm trying to be polite, which at the moment, is extremely difficulty) more likely, this car is a lemon like we have been saying for 2 years. This car has gone into the car yard more times than our last 2 cars combined.
So it's not designed for towing?
Sorry to hear about this. I hope you can resolve it. Unless there's something I'm missing, I'd be threatening fair trading/consumer affairs /ACCC . Seems dodgy to me
Sorry to hear about this. I hope you can resolve it. Unless there's something I'm missing, I'd be threatening fair trading/consumer affairs /ACCC . Seems dodgy to me
