Nissan Patrol 2000: Turbo-diesel cracked pistons

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LAST month my 2000 Nissan Patrol 3.0-litre turbodiesel began to shudder and blow heaps of blue smoke. When the engine was pulled down I was amazed to find three pistons cracked, each with holes on the top. I can't believe this has happened to this motor. They are supposed to go forever. I have a quote for $8000-$12,000. I'd appreciate your thoughts.

Answered by CarsGuide

28 June 2007

Carsguide.com.au

THE 3.0-litre turbodiesel is notorious for burning pistons. It usually happens to No.4 piston first, but you seem to have all at the same time. It is not acceptable and Nissan hasn't handled the problem well at all. The best thing to do is approach Nissan and ask for compensation. The most likely offer you will get is to cover the cost of parts to rebuild your engine, leaving you to pay for labour.

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