Is the Nissan Patrol Gu reliable?

Is the Nissan Patrol Gu reliable?

Warranty Direct has no figures specific to the Patrol, but its engineers tell us that reliability is basically good up to about 60,000 miles when there is a risk that the head gasket can go and the gearbox can fail. Both will take a four-figure sum to put right.

What’s the difference between Silvertop and blacktop?

The Silvertop Velocity stacks / trumpets are formed out of a hard plastic while the Blacktop uses a firm rubber instead for their construction. They aren’t readily interchangeable because the two mounting bolts are further apart on the Blacktop trumpets.

What is the difference between Nissan Patrol and Nissan Safari?

Patrol and Safari are the same thing, different names and specifications for different markets. JDM (japanese domestic market) Safari’s were usually more highly specced than those sold on Australian market and had 24 volt system where Aust. Patrols were 12 volt.

What series is Gu patrol in?

The GU Patrol was introduced in 1997 and lasted right through until 2016.

Are there any problems with the Nissan Gu patrol in Australia?

Nissan Australia has a service campaign to replace blistering dash pads on GU Patrols up to 6 years old. Steering Wheel Wobble or steering vibration can be an issue on both the GQ and GU Patrol models. There are many reasons wheel wobble can be present.

What are these hairline cracks on my Gu Nissan Patrol?

The cracks may start off as small hairline cracks but left unattended can develop into much larger cracks and potentially complete chassis failure. When inspecting the GU Nissan Patrol it’s always a good idea to wash the chassis first as the hairline cracks can easily be overlooked when covered in road grime.

Are there any problems with the Nissan Patrol dash pad?

Acknowledged by Nissan Australia as a problem, blistering of the GU Nissan Patrol dash pad is common on vehicles that are subjected to high cabin heat over long periods of time. Nissan Australia has a service campaign to replace blistering dash pads on GU Patrols up to 6 years old.

When did the Toyota Gu turbo diesel engine come out?

Within that GU model-window, the version I’d recommend is the earlier 4.2-litre turbo-diesel model built from 1997 to 2007. While there were other turbo-diesel engines offered in the GU, they were problematic, especially compared with the tough 4.2-litre unit.

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