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 autohouseaustralia.com.au/
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Essential Team/Gear:
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Taylor (ZD30 Expert) from autohouseaustralia.com.au/
Tuning Experts from ultimatedieseltuning.com.au/
Snorkel, Intake Pipe & Airbox from apex4x4customs.com.au/
PDI Intercoolers from www.performancedieselintercoo...
GTurbo from gturbo.com.au/
#4wd247 #4x4 #nissan #zd30 #patrol #gu #camping #build #overlanding #touring #mechanic #overlanding #rebuild

[@user-wd7iq5dt9f]

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

[@madlad8629]

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

[@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! 👍

[@fearlessferrousfire]

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

[@LuqmanAbdullahMohammed3005]

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

[@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

[@Dylan069]

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

[@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

[@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

[@faroutcoraltrout]

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

[@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 😎👌🏽

[@ryandude2413]

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!

[@ryandude2413]

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

[@stuartkcalvin]

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

[@wilkesd2601]

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.

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always 4WD 24/7 Crew.

[@declancassar-smythe2792]

well said taylor good work

[@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.

[@user-ej7hi6tm8v]

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

[@warrenjansen7096]

That mechanic is a GIANT!

[@vhostovich]

Well presented !

[@NateH-qd7bm]

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

[@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.

[@d2kwazza57]

Loved this video 😊

[@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!

[@projekt6_official]

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

[@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.

[@duncanhobin8145]

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

[@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

[@madmantovalhalla6971]

Did you clean the airflo sencer? Or replace

[@zacmurphy1544]

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

[@Motomates-]

So cool

[@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.

[@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😁

[@timothyleon2190]

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

[@timothyleon2190]

Jock aswell 😊

[@user-ie5mg2xi5y]

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

[@Brody-hj6me]

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

[@happytreeworker]

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

[@chrissteer3733]

Did these upgrades get done before the high country?

[@lowtech_1]

Fixed that rattling pin for awhile..

[@johnhannonHanno]

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

[@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...

[@kangawallafox85]

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

[@Blueythebear9]

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

[@Blueythebear9]

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

[@Blueythebear9]

@@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]

@@Blueythebear9 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.

[@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.

[@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

[@beast6able]

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

[@vichetkim5533]

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

[@joshuakerr2411]

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

[@hayden_jones]

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

[@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!

[@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...

[@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.

[@ayyy1337]

short answer - yes

[@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

[@NoelsysOutdoors]

The crippling issue is the lack of a TB 48

[@keqrou]

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

[@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.

[@craigadamsbfe3038]

Cool

[@Jacobtheunwise]

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

[@reddog4x4Matt]

Did u watch the video?

[@jarrod1991]

I wanted to hear it 😢

[@edwardsutherland5409]

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

[@jimmyb4354]

4JJ1 conversion

[@mohdfaizal7332]

its been a minute that i see you jessie mate.

[@janiceaubuchon2486]

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

[@kierankem585]

But why do air intake after tune??

[@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.

[@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.

[@freeidaho-videos]

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

[@brandongould6555]

So replace every component in the crappy motor?

[@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

[@Busterbear1969]

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

[@georgesbackyardgym]

Love to know the cost of these upgrades.

[@bradcozens]

10k + labour

[@Warhorse469]

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

[@dbadventures9869]

😂

[@harrywalker968]

i own a 4.2tdi mwm sprint, s/duty, ditched the std intake, fitted snork. td06 turbo, [ td4 mitsi std ], 35,s. 4.11 diffs. [ disc rear diff from a 5.4 gas. lsd.] 3'' syst std, weighs 4t, 14 lt 100. 700nm. 280ks, no probs, . no computer, no glow plugs, no warries.. mate.. [ just bought a nissan, pier pressure, ex 3.0, now 4.2tdi. ].

[@Rexy888]

Ive owned 2 zd30 patrols one auto one manual also a 4.2 gu ute. Honestly dont know why zd gets such a bad wrap most keyboard warriors have never owned one anyway 😂😂 great vid 👍

[@ianweal3081]

I'm with you part way. I've owned a TD42, bloody kettle as they're well known for. No way of stopping it cooking, sold it easily to a devoted TD42 lover. Then into a 76 cruiser. They are the most hyped up piece of shit, learnt to despise the bloody thing. Again, sold it easily to a devoted Toyota fan boy. I was never even going to look at another Patrol after the TD42, bearing in mind I had previously test driving a ZD30 DI, felt underpowered immediately. I was eventually talked into taking a ZD30 CRC for test drive. This is without a doubt the best if all 4 vehicles listed here. Yes it had EGT issues, run hot as they all do, but at least it didn't get hot hot like a TD42. I resolved that at 88K, had a improved fully welded top mount intercooler installed, boost control & ECU tune done. It just pulls all day now, EGTs are lower, and it's so refined compared to the TD42. As for the 76, this thing now's pulls better than our chipped 76 ever did, flexes and tackles off road challenges with ease, nothing fases it, the 76 just made everything so complicated, had zero flex, hence wheel lifting requiring diff locks constantly engaged for basic maneuvers. Today I ran my rear diff lock for about 3-kms of crawling just to lube it with use, never ever requires it, brilliant car, good motor. You just need to look after them. That air box told the whole story, bugger all intelligence maintenance occuring on that vehicle. These guys fascinate me, they rant on about looking after trucks, doing daily inspections etc on trips, that obviously doesn't occur in real life behind the scenes. I totally love our ZD30 CRC, it just gets the job done in total comfort, nothing fases it.

[@Rexy888]

​@@ianweal3081100% agree the 3lt zd auto was my pick the 4.2 ute overheated on a fraser trip on us never really rated that engine

[@ianweal3081]

@@Rexy888 fraser Is. 2012, mates 2.8 turbo 6 pot blew the plastic top tank totally off his radiator, as he just kept driving it hard ignoring the temp gauge, boom. It's just a Nissan thing, it's as if they designed them to run too hot, haha. 4.2 was a pain in the arse, as when it got hot Nissan had built in protection, they just switched the air-conditioning off, reducing heat in condenser, hence cooler air hitting radiator core, that crap just pushed me into selling it. Not ever a fan of 4.2 at all, so gutless stuff all torque, had to drive it like you stole it to get anywhere. ZD30 CRC torque was so much better, now after tune, the torque delivery is brilliant, as I said, better than our chipped 76 was.

[@Shashika]

❤

[@koontproductions]

Go the Zd. 👌

[@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.

[@darcygrant907]

What's the cost for all these mods?

[@Al_Pollock]

No mention of price regarding new direct injection injectors?

[@skegbudley4611]

They are common rail injectors. Not Di.

[@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 ...

[@harrywalker968]

heres how to fix your zd30.. fit a front mount,big, intercooler. 2 thermo fans, & a 4.2tdi. job done..

[@nicholasmacr]

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

[@user-um2tj3qc8l]

Go the Patrol.

[@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

[@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.

[@flashheart7675]

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

[@michaelibbotson1274]

It's not a grenade, it just needs half the motor replaced at 200,000km

[@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!

[@matm6916]

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

[@naveemsahadeo3621]

I have zd30 gearbox for sale in Trinidad 🇹🇹 for the patrol

[@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?

[@maxgrover940]

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

[@noahrobinson5798]

You guys should try out a mahindra

[@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.

[@sanamgurung7323]

How much it all cost?? If you could give me estimate??

[@RedmistAU]

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

[@gonewheelingoz3567]

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

[@sloppyjoeoutdoors2980]

Cracking video boys one last thing before I go you boys need to sell that bloody patrol and buy a landcruiser cheers

[@paulschofield985]

I was thinking the same thing 😂😂 I’ve never had to rebuild the engine in my 80 series 😂😂

[@triggerhappy8872]

@@paulschofield985 Ya better replace the bottom end bearings or ya will be rebuilding it as 1hdt’s are renowned for it.

[@mitchelljohnson1621]

⁠@@paulschofield985 they didn’t do any rebuilding, just standard common rail maintenance and power upgrades

[@sloppyjoeoutdoors2980]

@@paulschofield985 yeah I have an 1hdfte 79 series and I also have an old 1hz75 and they both haven't ever let me down

[@darcykeddell4930]

when did they do an engine rebuild, are we watching the same video@@paulschofield985

[@brianmaclennan561]

Woulda done mods first, tune last... 🤷‍♂️🤔👍