Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

Yes, my only advice on a Nissan Patrol 4.2TDi is not to tow in 5th...........

You've been boosting at 1.2 bar for 11 years, I don't believe you should be concerned.

I heard that Midas Gold is basically the old Delo 400 that has been re-badged?

(I think Reenen said this at one stage, can't really recall)

Chris, it's a sellers market on those these days.

I'd say around R250k would mean a quick sale.

Unkredible wrote: ↑30 Oct 2024 11:39 Jakes, My top mount works well.... :-) You can test it at Afrika Brew...

All lies, Bruce, we know you can't afford the diesel to Hazeldean...........

I was going to ask about better intercooling, but decided against that as I haven't comprehensively played with it.

I've never owned a top-mount intercooler vehicle. But I've never heard of one working well.

In short, its the engine design that is the main cause. Its a pre combustion chamber engine, which means the combustion takes place inside the cylinder head and not on the piston. This generates a lot of heat in the head and the design is not good enough for the cooling system to get rid of that he...

Thanks for posting this. :goodpost: Assuming the vehicle is kitted for a touring set up; What kind of fuel consumption can we expect after a turbo conversion. I've heard about 4.2TD heating issues, can you shed some light on this? Depends on too many factors: - boost - pump settings - weight / load...

ruankruger333 wrote: ↑02 Oct 2024 13:24 In your experience, what causes the plethora off snapped cranks that the TD42 has been ear marked with in Australia?

Tell us more. Never heard of this

I thought the conrods also differ?