Why is my patrol overheating?
Any off-roader’s engine is liable to overheat, especially when you’re working it hard in the bush with minimal air-flow through the radiator. Many Patrol owners have identified this and fitted larger, aftermarket radiators to fix the issue.
How do I clean my GU Patrol intercooler?
To clean my intercooler, I run a few lots of turps through it, then some degreaser, wash it out with water. I then used the Mrs hair dryer for a five minutes to dry it out, also took the piping off and clean with the same process. Definately more responsive.
How do I stop my TD42 from overheating?
Same too with a giant radiator; think of it this way, try cooling down a bucket of water, then a cup of water… That said, have the right radiator for the job. If you’ve just lobbed a TD42 in your ZD30-powered Patrol, make sure your radiator is up to the job.
Is the Y62 reliable?
How reliable are Y62s? The trade has a pretty positive view of the Y62. The engine seems solid and provided it (and the transmission) has been maintained properly, problems seem very rare. Again, though, the big caveat is that these are not low-maintenance cars, even more so if they’re actually been used off-road.
How do I know if my intercooler is clogged?
Signs of a damaged or leaking intercooler
- Noticeable drop of the engine power.
- Increased fuel consumption.
- Unnatural smoke from the exhaust system.
- Clogged intercoolers will cause an increase in the temperature of the air flowing into the engine.
Should there be oil in the intercooler?
The intercooler is not meant to have any oil, neither by operational requirements or design. Your turbocharger runs at speed up to 280,000 rpm, and from your engine lubrication system, it is lubricated by oil.
How much coolant does a td42 take?
the td42 takes 13.6 litres.
What should my td42 idle at?
It is running at around 700rpm when it’s cold but as it’s gets hotter, it runs at around 900-950rpm at normal temp. It should be running at 700-750rpm.
Which Nissan Patrol engine is best?
The best used Patrol is a factory turbo-diesel or turbo-intercooled-diesel 4.2-litre.
Which is better Patrol or LandCruiser?
It’s less powerful than the Patrol (200kW at 3600rpm), but has more torque lower in the rev range (650Nm at 1600–2600rpm). Whereas the LandCruiser gets away with only six automatic ratios, the Patrol uses a seven-speed automatic gearbox. Both use a torque converter running permanently to all four wheels.