Camera Car Damage report - is the 3L GU Patrol really a grenade? What went wrong & how we fixed it

Time our 4WD 24/7 Camera Car received a little TLC! 🙌
We built up this 2013 model GU Patrol about 18 months ago on the channel but we’ve had a few issues with it after some hectic big trips!
The dramas include mostly factory Nissan things like:
👉 Leaking airbox
👉 A small turbo that’s prone to leaking oil into the intercooler
👉 High EGT’s & sudden power loss
PLUS after our Simpson Desert trip last year, the turbo decided to delete itself so there are a few things this car needs to get it back up & running on the road! 🛠️
Getting this rig ready for the track again couldn't have been possible without our mates:
Taylor from autohouseaustr...
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Essential Team/Gear:
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Taylor (ZD30 Expert) from autohouseaustr...
Tuning Experts from ultimatediesel...
Snorkel, Intake Pipe & Airbox from apex4x4customs...
PDI Intercoolers from www.performanc...
GTurbo from gturbo.com.au/
#4wd247 #4x4 #nissan #zd30 #patrol #gu #camping #build #overlanding #touring #mechanic #overlanding #rebuild

[@baintrain-p1b]

this Taylor bloke is really great just down to basics and informative without carrying on like a knob

[@stephenbeyer4315]

The camera car is my favourite. Wish we'd get to see it in action more often

[@francescam4056]

Been asking that for months, those boys driving it can steer betterthan half the crew I reckon, rarely get stuck by themselves.

[@Dylan069]

Yeah it does kinda suck how it's always hidden out of frame and we never get to see it attempting the tracks like the convoy does

[@stephenbeyer4315]

I thought it'd be great if they did a 'day in the life of the camera crew' video. Them driving the crossings (first probably), setting up the shots, flying the drone around, up late getting all their equipment ready for the next day, etc.

[@OfficialArrowhead117]

Just know that thats the car thats been front of the pack for years, cleared the tracks, only ever show it when it's had a problem. The less we see of the mighty zd the stronger it is.

[@Dylan069]

@@OfficialArrowhead117it would still be nice to have the camera car included in the videos

[@LimestoneCoastCustoms]

Good stuff on the old girl, many probably don't realise she has to do almost everything all the other rigs do. I've gotta ask though. Why was the tune done before the air filter & snorkel? Surely the tune would have been better after everything was fitted? Preventative maintenance is something that should be highlighted more often (even if it doesn't normally mean good content) we know how important it is! 👍

[@madlad8629]

When there looking at the intercoolers, Jessie's thoughts are this bloke is twice the size of me😂

[@jaredgraham2995]

I’d love to see a highlight reel of the camera car’s best runs if there are any hidden away amongst the episodes. Could be a new quick series idea for all the cars and the boys 😎👌🏽

[@LuqmanAbdullahMohammed3005]

Big love from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹... Love your great work guys!! Keep entertaining us as you all always do ...

[@DamonJW]

Nice refresh of the build. Really should of sent it to Chappy at Evolution Tuning for the final touches after the airbox, injections and Gturbo! Hopefully Ultimate Diesel kept the AFR's down to deliver that increased power to allow for reduced EGT's even with that bigger cooler. Cheers legends

[@aussiebevo103]

How Ultimate are still going is beyond me.

[@skegbudley4611]

Can see several items that could have easily been done far better. Chris would not of missed them.

[@Dylan069]

Definitely keen to see the camera car in more videos after all these mods 👌🏼

[@omg-its-ry]

I run a PDI FMIC. Fitted a 12" Spal pusher fan (i clipped the grill and used the 1500ish cfm unit), keeps temps down when running AC in low range - or even just in low range - recommend fitting one!

[@omg-its-ry]

Also a PWR power steering cooler as those factory heat exchangers are inferior and takes up space and disrupts airflow.

[@fearlessferrousfire]

Love these episodes!!! Only early to 4wd24/7 episodes!! Gotta love when you catch it at 30sec

[@angewalters8673]

What an unreal airbox and snorkel kit, super slick Apex !

[@redeyedmongoose2963]

I agree completely… It faces aft away from the splash.. I can’t for the life of me understand why so many snorkels face forward

[@stuartkcalvin]

Nice piece, thanks. The job can't be done without the camera people.

[@hanselgretel8563]

I would agree on Turbo Yoda's opinion on the ZD30. It's not a bad engine. It is quite under powered for the weight of the vehicle. It is working really hard most of its life. The TD42 would have that extra capacity for what you are using the vehicle for. Still no replacement for displacement.

[@einfelder8262]

Rubbish. An underpowered engine does not "work hard". The TD42 is a part of history, and as for power and torque the TD42 makes far less than a ZD30, meaning in your terms it works even harder.

[@skegbudley4611]

We have increased the ZD's performance and reliability so that it easily outperforms the td42 for relatively little money. Displacement is great when utilised in a efficient motor. The TD42 is anything but that.

[@charliekahukiwa2552]

The Bro's a unit....6'6 145kgs ?? Besides that, l like this type of content .... I've had my Patrol since 2015 and its a genuine 450k unopened engine car....its survives only because I do regular oil , air and fuel filter maintenance and its definitely not a mountain warrior on weekends....but after watching this, I have a fair idea what I need to do to get another 10yrs out of the old girl...Id sooner spend the $$$$$ on my car than fork out 50-70k on a replacement...

[@ports787]

Thought the same thing. See the size of his arms? The bloke is the size of a refrigerator!

[@mosebiks4048]

Keep up the good work lost of love from Kenya🇰🇪 we really learning alot about this engine's from you guy

[@ceaserkelvin7367]

My fellow country mate

[@monster-op7sf]

why did you put the air box and snorkel on after the tune, thought changing the airbox after would change the air ratio a bit and would of benifited more puting it on before the tune? could be wrong here

[@warrenjansen7096]

That mechanic is a GIANT!

[@faroutcoraltrout]

Great episode, keep up the good work! Also thought that Jesse's Alpha Blokes yarn was top notch!

[@danielpenberthy5126]

Would it have been better to get the tune after the new airbox and snorkel was installed?sure it would affect the tune.

[@madlad8629]

They did get a tune.

[@einfelder8262]

@@madlad8629 But you didn't read the question.

[@MichaelRomer-k7o]

A turbo doesn’t care where it’s sucking air from. As long as it’s clean & dry

[@monster-op7sf]

@user-ej7hi6tm8v yeah but if you change the filter you change how much air is going through so then there's a air ratio difference

[@MrTonaluv]

​@@monster-op7sfthe ecu computer should adjust for the higher airflow ... If it's any good

[@timothyleon2190]

Jesse is honestly the only reason i still watch these fullas ✊️

[@timothyleon2190]

Jock aswell 😊

[@GSAUS]

I had my Patrol in at the local NIssan dealership last week, and they noted that the same bottle you replaced had a crack in it.. They quoted $575 to replace it.

[@einfelder8262]

Hopefully you gave them the appropriate message. $112.00 for a genuine one at Patrolapart.

[@declancassar-smythe2792]

well said taylor good work

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always 4WD 24/7 Crew.

[@NateH-qd7bm]

When i first saw the thumbnail i thought it was another episode of jesseis GU but sadly it wasn't.

[@duncanhobin8145]

So made a comment asking why there is no snorkel? Guess I should have waited till the end before making a comment 🤣🤣

[@marty754]

My only disappointment is the GTurbo ... UFI , ZL30 turbo is far more reliable ... but harder to source as everyone wants one. Great video

[@projekt6_official]

Well done Jesse and Taylor. All those nice shiny parts will be muddy in no time. :)

[@vhostovich]

Well presented !

[@happytreeworker]

@4wd 24-7 Very curious about the before and after EGT.

[@sachayannis5658]

Why would you get a tune done and then modify the airbox ????

[@clrksnadventures8442]

Put all the good gear on and sadly didn’t take it to evolution tuning

[@mrrhody7234]

100%

[@timtrewin6181]

The zd whisperer

[@johnhannonHanno]

I am still wary about the ZD 30 but after seeing Pete at the wheel I feel better about one.

[@Swwa89]

Have owned my zd30 commonrail for 120 thousand ks now last 70 of them tuned running 21psi tuned stock turbo and its been fine at nearly 300k now. Once you do egr block boost controller catch can etc they are not a bad motor!!!

[@rob7385]

You may have got lucky and found a unicorn but generally across the board they are crap😂

[@mauss9]

But 300.000 is still not that much. I'm curious how it will last you when it is past 400.000

[@Swwa89]

The di ones pre 07 are the "grenades" crds are much better with some preventative maintenance and mods. I take no offence to the uneducated though

[@Swwa89]

@@mauss9 being I maintain it well and have done injectors I don't see it being any less reliable than any other commonrail of similar age

[@mauss9]

@@Swwa89 let's hope so mate. Any car fix is pretty expensive. And no one wants that. I hope it will last you for many years to come.

[@zacmuddy]

thanks guys my turbo sounds like a siren and EGT's are up. Gturbo gold here we come;)

[@einfelder8262]

Surprisingly he didn't remove the exhaust manifold for flattening. I enquired about a turbo upgrade for my 2010 when it had 80,000k on it - the shop wanted to rip off the manifold because he said it would be warped. I didn't spend the $7500k he quoted.

[@keithdonaldson-b2f]

love your show and have learnt heaps from you guys, but find it strange that after dyno tune you then change air intake, which could change results from dyno tune. having worked tuning vehicles on a dyno, changing intake set and or exhaust set up can change horsepower etc. would be great to see if airbox changed any of this with another dyno run of camera car. thanks keith from nelson NZ

[@Adventurepil0t]

Get a TB48, bit more thirst but none of these problems

[@matm6916]

Epic motor

[@oldmate484]

Watch the fuel gauge go down in real time.

[@hayden_jones]

Wish my channel was big enough for a camera car !! 😂

[@explore_off_road]

Seems that it's just a bunch of wear and tear items and one upgrade. Stuff, that over time, just need to be fixed on every vehicle (not just a Nissan). And considering the life this vehicle leads, that's kind of nice. Would love to have heard from the camera crew to see what they thought and the difference it made, seeings they drive it all the time, and would feel the difference.

[@stco2426]

Yes, be good to get the camera crew's reaction.

[@tm8747]

since my time in the military we used nylon stocking over the air filter, before putting the stocking over the filter, it got a light coat of silicone spray to trap and catch water, or the finest dust , used the method in the deserts and in the wetlands around the world and never had a problem in anyway! as far as you pulling the injectors , the dirt is the filtering unit for the diesel fuel filter, Raycore filter system is the best on the market, those injectors are bad , but it could have been cleaner then that? we run raycore filters in the tank and never had problems like that! offroading is fun , but not protecting the engine is PRETTY STUPID!

[@andrewlangford88]

On a car that is prone to heat issues I can not understand why anyone would put spot lights/accessories in front of the grill. I'd be trying to get as much airflow through the front of the car as possible

[@skegbudley4611]

The ZD30 Patrol is NOT prone to heat issues. That's a td42 thing...

[@Jacobtheunwise]

Shouldn't you boys have put the aftermarket intake on before you got the ute tuned?

[@reddog4x4Matt]

Did u watch the video?

[@janiceaubuchon2486]

Big fans of 24 7. We were just curious why you don't use bead locks on your tires.

[@jeffreywaite2585]

Put a restricter on the turbo feed line. And it should help keep the oil from leaking out of the turbo seals into the intake pipes

[@skegbudley4611]

No no no. Reducing oil flow will kill the turbo very fast. That failure is not very common to start with. I'm 99% sure they misdiagnosed it anyway.

[@jeffreywaite2585]

@@skegbudley4611 no your wrong..

[@jeffreywaite2585]

If you have a brand new turbo and it’s smoking it could be because it’s got to much oil pressure to the turbo seals and it’s leaking through the seals and into the combustion chamber and lowering the pressure to it with a restricter will help and not blow the seals on your new turbo

[@SquishyAutomotive1]

Hey boys I’ve been a huge fan since I was 7 I’ve got about 200 of the episodes on dvd. I’ve also got a future episode idea try the widow maker It’s in glasshouse and from memory it’s north from the big red car park on your right😁

[@NoelsysOutdoors]

The crippling issue is the lack of a TB 48

[@keqrou]

Wouldnt be interesting if the camera car never got bogged....

[@beast6able]

The increased power might have hastened the clutch letting go in the Vic High Country............

[@d2kwazza57]

Loved this video 😊

[@craigquann]

Good job! Those camera boys deserve a decent rig. Double the power with a new clutch and reduction gears, they won't have too much trouble keeping up now.

[@matm6916]

The common rail was never the grenade motor. Its no 4.2 but the grenade was the 3.0litre DI motor

[@vichetkim5533]

I was hoping for the VR38 Twin Turbo upgrade from the Bathurst legend GT-R to replace that 3L.

[@madmantovalhalla6971]

Did you clean the airflo sencer? Or replace

[@kangawallafox85]

I seen this on carsales when I was looking for one back in covid times was in northern beaches of Syd for 26k.

[@joshuakerr2411]

Nothing like having the air filter in upside down 😂😂😂

[@freeidaho-videos]

Dyno tune needs to come last, after an intake change.

[@AdmissionGaming]

I love Nissan's but would never touch a zd30 after owning one.

[@task82]

What was the backstory?

[@AdmissionGaming]

@@task82 Bought one of the last Y61 the Legend Edition in 2018. Was brand new (although production ended earlier, it was new old stock). Within warranty it did the usual zd30 rear timing cover coolant leak, had new injectors under warranty, egr cooler failed, cracked exhaust manifold. All happened under 100k. Out of warranty did the turbo, boost solenoid. Then just as it hit 130k the injectors went, replaced them and just last year the engine cracked cylinder 3 & 4 ring lands. It had all servicing done by the book, I really looked after it did services inbetween the main ones so it always had fresh oil and good fuel. I'm weighing up whether to put a new short block zd30 and flick it or do an engine conversion to something else.

[@task82]

@@AdmissionGaming wow, that really sucks mate.

[@lemonprofit5147]

Probably one of those low boosting ones you got. Do you have egt and boost gauges? Make sure it’s not running low boost and high egt

[@charliekahukiwa2552]

Mean content, Bro....can you do a follow-up with a cost breakdown and average time it takes to do this job....

[@skegbudley4611]

Not including the tune. You could easily do this in a couple of days on your own if you have a reasonable idea of what you are doing.

[@Brody-hj6me]

What was the reason for replacing the fuel rail while doing the injectors?

[@clivecarr2352]

I need litterly exactly just this done to mine, except mines an 06 and closer to 400k. What was a rough cost for this?

[@georgesbackyardgym]

Love to know the cost of these upgrades.

[@bradcozens]

10k + labour

[@chrissteer3733]

Did these upgrades get done before the high country?

[@NickMango]

Speaking of double the size wtf?? This guy probably doesn’t even need tools. Just twists bolts out with his fingers.

[@danlangford5175]

How much are you guys paying to do all this work as im wanting to do the same on the missus rig

[@task82]

I was wondering the same thing, looks like it would be +$10k 😢 Turbo: $3k Intercooler: $1.8k Snorkel and airbox: $1.5k Rocker cover : $0.6k Injectors: $2.3k Tune: $1k

[@scod3908]

That's gotta' be $5-10k in maintenance and reliability mods/repairs at only 200k on the odo? Think I'll skip the Nissans and stick with the trouble free 4JJ1 with 350k

[@lowtech_1]

Fixed that rattling pin for awhile..

[@GoncaloLuis89]

This video is like music to the hears of land rover owners. A 2013 vehicle with only 200.000km had: leaking airbox, high EGTs, sudden power loss, turbo leaking oil, turbo variable vane stuck,turbo failure,intercooler damage, injectors shot, rocker cover seals gone, hand primer pump problem, brittle expansion tank.

[@MrTonaluv]

If it's been suckin' dust ...the bottom end could be badly worn as well. Big end bearings, main bearings and the bore could be scored. I bet the oil pressure is low ...

[@benaustin7850]

I'm trying to decide between a GU3 or a 120 series for a touring rig.

[@Dylan069]

Get a GU series 4 They're way more comfortable

[@edwardsutherland5409]

Can we see more camera car in the the action 🎬 right behind the camera And see the boys drive at sometimes as well

[@KiwiPokerPlayer]

How to those backwards facing snorkels go on the highway? Don't they create a vacuum and reduce air intake?

[@skegbudley4611]

They hinder performance once power levels get up. Speed does play a small amount but it's more to do with airflow restriction on a straight cut pipe. Bloody noisy too...

[@Busterbear1969]

A isuzu 4jj1 3L would be a nice motor for the GU

[@ayyy1337]

short answer - yes

[@jarrod1991]

I wanted to hear it 😢

[@Warhorse469]

nice work but you put the snorkel around the wrong way.

[@dbadventures9869]

😂

[@clinty51]

Where are these EGT's being measured from if you are so much selling the front mount intercooler ? Surely you'd be improving Intake air temperature? Assuming that massive thing doesn't clog with mud and block the radiator and she explodes anyway.

[@johnhannonHanno]

I live in NQ, is it worth while replacing the radiator with an after market larger one?

[@skegbudley4611]

It will improve temps a bit but it is more important to keep the cooling system well maintained. Having the cores rodded every once and a while makes a huge difference. There is also a large section of the radiator that can't be cleaned whilst it is still in the car

[@johnhannonHanno]

@@skegbudley4611 Thanks mate.

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

Nice upgrades, except for the snorkel! They perform much worse than a proper ram head and look terrible ..

[@Dylan069]

Lmfao they perform better mate, don't touch a fucking car 😂

[@ethanpicken6992]

@@Dylan069 Sorry mate, but it has been proven that a ram head performs better at high speed airflow, less dust intake, and less rain intake than a backwards facing stainless snorkel.

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

@@Dylan069 ^^^^ this! There's a reason any reputable company with a R&D budget (Like Safari) don't sell them.

[@Dylan069]

@@ethanpicken6992don't touch a fucking car either bud, you're slow in the head

[@danielthornton3277]

Ram style heads lose all ram effect after the first bend in the intake tract....proven fact

[@MrMoth0102]

l hope she holds together for you lads now. This is why l now avoid Nissans, because l am not prepared to spend tens-of thousands keeping them reliable. We had a Terrano 2.7TD and it was a bottemless pit of ongoing expenses keeping the thing semi-reliable,,,,,, and yet it hardly got any 4WD work, mostly highway!

[@Kyle-bf7wk]

114 Kilowatts??? Did you forget to put the turbo on? Shoulda gone for a TB48 I reckon

[@Dylan069]

Are you slow in the head?

[@danielkemp4187]

Man I td42’s are super pricey atm so I looked at the zd30 but to do this to the zd30 would nearly cost me The same haha

[@Al_Pollock]

No mention of price regarding new direct injection injectors?

[@skegbudley4611]

They are common rail injectors. Not Di.

[@mohdfaizal7332]

its been a minute that i see you jessie mate.

[@jimmyb4354]

4JJ1 conversion

[@Johnsmith-dj5eq]

Reliability good luck it will need a new engine within 12 months

[@PrestigeWorldWide179]

I feel like most that say this about the zd probably let it run well past service points.

[@peterjasperson338]

As well most that say that havent had one and just listening to the wrong people People who abuse them and not give preventitive maintenence

[@boulala21]

Can't believe that engine was producing 75hp, how do you even drive that off road, even 150hp seems rather low for the weight and work it does.

[@Motomates-]

So cool

[@nicholasmacr]

Can he come to Sydney and work on my ZD 30? :)

[@craigadamsbfe3038]

Cool

[@aussiebevo103]

To be fair, a stock ZD will make those figures with a tune. You guys spent a fair amount of coin for no gains. Goes to show where it was tuned they have no idea how to tune a diesel.

[@brandongould6555]

So replace every component in the crappy motor?

[@flashheart7675]

So my word of the day is it’s buggered m8

[@JarrodSamual]

Is the camera car CRD or DI

[@michaelcarydakis790]

you can get injectors refurbished and their just as good

[@triggerhappy8872]

Zd30 = 💣🔥 .

[@maxgrover940]

Here’s an idea, buy a VDJ LandCruiser! More reliability and power

[@RedmistAU]

One day i will see nissan engineering and be impressed, today is still not that day.

[@Onsonggarage]

All that work and didnt go to the guru zd tuner evolution tuning.. 🙄

[@Shashika]

❤

[@kierankem585]

But why do air intake after tune??

[@WesFokkema]

Go the Patrol.