Recent content by velsheda

Re my recent topic on coolant loss in my 3.0 Diesel. The Radiator man left the pressure tester on when the motor had cooled and discovered that after two hours the motor would not start (he only turned it over about 4 times). he left it for two hours and it started okay. He said that it was...

Just had the CO2 test which returned negative. Had pressure test - dropped 1 pound in five minutes, but no sign of coolant leak. More pressure tests Monday (hot and cold) then removing radiator, flushing and new hoses. Will keep you posted,

Where do I get a gas tester? I fill to the line just below the neck on the bottle - thanks for your quick reply Tweak'e

About every 600k's I have to top up with about 300ml's of coolant in the overflow tank (I only ever check when the engine is cold). The engine starts up smoothly each morning and runs like a dream. The problem has been around since I purchased the STR 6 months and 11,00k's ago. The temp gauge...

A tad over 3000K return. I like it outback on the big island - did 13,000K last year towing the camper trailer with an X-Trail - corrugations persuaded my upgrade to the Navara.

Myself and two of my mates are just deciding. All being well, we will be towing my camper trailer up from Tassie.

Ta Shonky.

Went looking for the thermostat under the top radiator hose, only undone two bolts and removed top housing - no thermostat, Where to now?

Thanks Shonky - previous dealings tell me that the guys in Nissan spare parts here are not the sharpest tacks in the pack.

Thanks Dave - no hurry as the hoses are spares for an upcoming trip. Have found him on Google.

Just contacted the local Nissan Dealer for a price on bottom radiator hoses - quoted $160 (purchase, not fitted). This seems completely over the top - Are there any other suppliers?

I undid the filter housing about 25 mins after I released the sump plug. The filter was completely oil saturated (but not dripping). What I meant by squashed was that it was a little out of shape. Thanks Tweak'e

Just changed oil and filter on my 2003 STR 3.0. Previous owners records showed a service 6 months ago at 133,000 (7.5litres of oil used). The odometer is now showing 142,000K. When I drained the sump it was closer to 8.5 litres and when I opened the filter housing it was almost dry and...

Thanks fella's - I do not have a current clutch problem, but I am heading away for two months outback and did not want any problems. I posted the query as I have 140,000K's on the clock and the vehicle was owned by a tradie who did a fair bit of towing a medium trailer.

Is there any (easy) way like an inspection plate/hatch that I can check the clutch plate wear on my 3.0 STR ?