Dad's 4WD is dead... massive Cape York recovery

[@adamedgar5765]

Berto is such an asset to your channel. You are so very fortunate to have a great mechanic on board...the piece of mind having him right there is awesome for you guys.

[@Jamaine-bn4hf]

Have to be lucky to have a mate like Berto 🤙

[@Rexy888]

He like the Aussie Kenny Powers 😂😂

[@isaacmissen3486]

⁠@@Rexy888 ahaah that comment is way to funny that funeral speech 🤣

[@Rexy888]

@@isaacmissen3486 i love Berto ❤️

[@moffja]

Sounds like something Berto would say ;)

[@Dorm_]

I would marry him in a heartbeat if i was gay!

[@sherylryan7038]

Berto berto berto you are a living legend what a great mate making a third seat to take you with us on all our trips❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ianweal3081]

Guys, thankyou so much for covering the entire diagnosis & repair in an episode. As a owner of a ZD30 I'm now very aware of the issue, how to diagnose & the fix. We brought ours new in 2017, immediately throw in the Provent catch can and secondary fuel filter as I was very aware emission build up and injector damage / failure on these was most probable issues to cause problems, especially crook fuel. Praise also to workshop making all their tools available to Burto, what a legend you added to your team Tyler. I think this episode alone has the potential to make you the stand out KZbin channel, watch you subscriptions take off. New mission for Burto, do not overlook the cause, fix the bloody minor issue that resulted in this whole drama, fuel tank sensor, ¼ tank showing, zero fuel, hence sucking up base shit. Regards, Wealie. PS, Gary can set off wheeling again.

[@rockcrawler31]

Dude...tanks always suck from the bottom of the tank anyway. This business of "drawing up crap from the bottom of the tank" is a sure sign to not take that persons' advice at all. Cars have fuel filters. They're the first and last line of defence against whatever's in the tank. Yes there was crap in the filter, yes there's supposed to be crap in the filter. It's normal

[@ianweal3081]

​​​@@rockcrawler31you're absolutely correct, however the crap that isn't now floating, bobbing or usually dispersed is now concentrated at the base of the pick up point, sorry, I also know my stuff. It's not crap advise fix the sensor to avoid running outa fuel in the future. You miss the bit where I added (hence advocate) a secondary filter, obviously.

[@colinboyd7779]

​@@rockcrawler31 Absolutely. Pick-up point makes no difference. When you're driving, accelerating, braking, cornering going over bumps and corrugations, the fuel is sloshing around in the tank that much that any contaminates there maybe, are in suspension, in the fuel. Sucking shit off the bottom of the tank when it gets low/empty is fanciful.

[@ianweal3081]

​​@@colinboyd7779​well that's you opinion and your welcome to it. My opinion is if it's water it's not fanciful as it's in far higher concentration in less volumn of fuel, it becomes a slurry that binds together, looks similar to sewage Patrol fuel tanks have a surround around the pick up point, keeps pickup submerged in fuel whilst vehicle is in angles. The pickup is about 10mm off the lower point of this surround base in the tank. There is a mesh around the pickup to eliminate some contaminate but water in slurry form will certainly pass thru it. From there after it's up to the filter and it should eliminate particles, slurry? That's why I advocate a secondary, finer filter with water trapped and drainable. Touch wood I've never had an issue with fuel in the Patrol, possibly due to diligence of secondary filter, but I did with 76 series VDJ, hence very cautious when buying the Patrol. Both you have correct theories but neither are acknowledging the problem only arose when Gary used the last of his fuel. I advise not to rely on the very last of your fuel if possible and rectifying the fuel gauge issue has to go a long way to not repeating the problem. I'd also drained the tank myself, as I did in the 76.

[@AdmissionGaming]

I'd never own another zd30. Had nothing but issues with my 2014 crd, always serviced, emissions deleted etc nads done and let go with 130k

[@RodneyPalmer-e2h]

Very lucky to find a garage that allowed you to use their facilities. Certainly would not go past that garage on my way north.

[@defendermodsandtravels]

You need: 1. Prefilter with a clear bowl so you can inspect for contamination. 2. Main fuel filter (of course). 3. Water in fuel alarm. 4. Spare Jerry can to drain down contaminated fuel. 5. A separator funnel which will remove water and solid contaminants. 6. Carry a spare set of injectors . 7. A lot of patience to drain, decontaminate and recycle the fuel using separator funnel. It also helps to have a pre-electronic vehicle which is tolerant of contam fuel. If you have modern electronic vehicle it's complicated to change the injectors on the road. If anyone's interested there's a couple of videos on my channel about dealing wth dirty fuel from about 5 years ago.

[@lauriebsl3846]

Let me just say I have been looking forward along with many ZD30 owners to this trip to see how Gary's Patrol goes in the Cape York. It has been one of my favourite series to watch but I suppose I'm a little disappointed that the GU broke down. I know doing a TD swap will be great for more content but I think it would be great to give the ZD30 another go with some more modifications. Pre fuel filter, sealed intercooler, boost control, EGT & Boost guages at a minimum. There will be a whole ZD30 community out there that would be keen to see you give her another chance. Keep the videos coming!!

[@adammack5073]

More love for Burto, he's a funny bloke and it's cool how he seemed to stay positive through it all. Have been thinking of getting a ZD30 and was put off when I first saw the video but cool to see it wasn't really the cars fault.

[@michaelnugara1]

Berto's worth his weight in gold. I hope he's on your Xmas card list Tyler.

[@michaelnoyes4817]

Kudos to the workshop, Burto is worth his weight in gold

[@4x4dan26]

My Dad a old school Diesel mechanic taught Me this Start the engine when cold Gently touch the exhaust manifold around the exhaust port only with you finger or heat gun Check all ports Then you will feel one or more ports is cooler The others will be hot enough to burn your fingers The cold or cooler port is the cylinder which injector is faulty Easy and quick But ONLY do this with a cold engine If you have a heat gun it’s easier This works on any Diesel engine old or new Remember this so you only buy 1 injector not 4 or 6 there too expensive This is from a Diesel mechanic with over 35 years experience And never run your diesel without fuel the fuel lubricates the injector and it will damage your injectors cheers

[@Jacobtheunwise]

If you're replacing a injector you might aswell change them all. Better to not have to worry about another one going bad

[@bikerssupportingcountrytow6904]

I'll give you a really hot tip actually two hot tips. With the GU patrols when they start playing up with fuel especially doing some really steep Rocky climbing and heavy twisting even a heavy load in the rear end on the back right hand side you will crush the fuel line. You can put 50ml blocks for a body lift but where the spring sits in the top you will have to strengthen that so it doesn't flex up or bend as it will cause your fuel line to pinch. Second tip. The fuel tanks have a bad habit of not earthing out properly and this will show up on your dashboard. So just simply put an extra electrical wire from the tank direct to the chassis for good contact. And don't forget keep an eye on your fuel filter if it's full of crap it will cause issues. Safe travels.

[@GrumpysBeast]

Top work from Burto and Sean a couple of handy blokes to have along. Another top video Tyler thanks.

[@Ian-le3bu]

Hi, hopefully your dad's feeling okay, this type of breakdown is quite stressful especially when you're so far from home. Good to see that between the two of you that you were able to diagnose and fix it. Thanks for the episode.

[@DamonJW]

Not sure if its been done mate The thing that turned my faith around in the ZD30 CRD. It runs great EGT's and has way more usuable power was getting stuck into changing out the parts Nissan put in to get these motors past emmission tests etc. I had an injector shit the bed too from dirty fuel travelling up from Esperence. - Replace that leaking intercooler. You can see it leaking bad in the corners of yours. Cant go wrong with a nice 550 datscool front mount intercooler. At least a welded replacement of that top mount - Tillex boost controller to 20psi - EGR mod ;) - Intake clean out after the EGR mod to remove all that caked up soot/oil - Tune - 19-20:1 AFR (Must be done with the boost controller to see 20 psi and stop codes with EGR mod) With the lock up on you'll see roughly a nice 140hp and 440nm (600nm with the auto unlocked) If you want to take it to the next level get a G260/G300 Gturbo turbo and a nice bigger intake. Those stock injectors will get you some great reliable power and the bigger turbo lets it boogie how it should creeping to that 200hp range

[@moffja]

Made a note of this list as improvements for my 2014 S9. Trying to work out if that list of mods is money better spent than swapping a 4J or M57, hearing Jessie's sing was inspiring.

[@leighroy8124]

Epic Cape series! By far better than so many others, you showed so much more of it than just gunshot that’s been shown a million times. Awesome music this series too 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@TylerThompson90]

Appreciate that mate, thank you

[@glenbennett6627]

Berto is a legend. Never gives up and stays positive and upbeat the whole time.

[@toufic1987]

What an absolute legend of a workshop still some good aussies out there let you use there shops to work on the cars...legends...also lucky to have a Bertooo mateee..

[@mitchelljones4927]

My mates patrol had an identical issue. Same knock and lots of smoke. End up being the map sensor on the front of the intercooler. Would run mint with intake pipes disconnected, and symptoms return when pipes connected. Computer thought it was on gull boost so kept dumping fuel in. Glad you guys sorted this one out. Good on ya!

[@user-awallace87]

Good work Berto what a legend of a mate to have around we all need a brother like you 💯🤙🏽

[@chrisc7146]

I’ve watched plenty of Cape York trips on KZbin and I enjoyed yours the most. Great videos TT 👍

[@vanillaskrillah]

Another legendary video Tyler, thanks mate! Good to see Berto wearing an Aussie Arvos shirt, 2 great 4x4ing channels. I always look forward to your uploads mate. Looks like dads getting a TD42 in the future. Look forward to that episode. Cheers!

[@paulgeary3299]

Berto is a legend and Sean is always busy helping and doing things - don't leave home without them !!!!!!

[@brick4x48]

So good to have a mate like Berto who knows what he's talking about and how to do the job

[@paulsmit8147]

What a legend Burto is, always on the spanners to help... Thanks for the share 🤙👍

[@lind0865]

What an absolute weapon Burto is. Incredible! This episode is what makes me want to become a mechanic.

[@wsanga1]

It was good to see them in person yesterday at the Melbourne Show! Awesome bunch of people! Amazing content!

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

Just want to say this has been an awesome series Tyler... Pity about the GU and its issues towards the end there, but you guys rock.... Just finished binge watching the whole series. Cape York is a fabulous place, did a trip back up in 2016, can't wait to go again. Cheers 👍👍👍

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate

[@camairrobotics9957]

Had the exact same problem with my 2013 ZD30 all it was a $50 fuel pressure relief valve not Maf not injectors common problem with them

[@kctan742]

Hats off to Berto, what a mate~

[@toms3127]

Another great episode. Thanks for showing us what happened and the fix. You’re a great asset Berto. It was great to meet you both and Demi at the Melbourne 4x4 show. Thanks again for an outstanding show. Can’t wait for the next episode.

[@scott_edwards23]

Good ep mate, nailed everything with editing, music and mechanical.👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@TylerThompson90]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@4WheelingInNSW]

Been there, done that Tyler … bloody common rail and it’s such fine tolerances. At least you can get it sorted on the run like that. My car ended up under the carport for 2 years and could not get the injectors out of the head, no matter what method we tried. Even a 60 tonne press wouldn’t even get them out. So sold the car at a huge loss just to recoup the $1900 in injectors. Great trip still mate, thanks for shooting and sharing. 👍

[@koontproductions]

Mighty zd lives again. 🤙

[@tim8deb]

Moral to the story make sure your fuel gauge is working properly.Easy to say post incident . Thanks for going through the whole story of it braking down and the fix.

[@fatmanoverlanding]

Another win for Burto 👍 If this happened to anyone else, it would have been an expensive tow back home, or an equally expensive local repair. Onya Burto. 👌

[@bigfella6629]

Had a similar problem with my GU a few years back, turned out to be a $4000 fuel pump...wasnt happy.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, not the expense you wanted but at least now you know thats right and a bit less to worry about for a couple of years, it’s was bloody good of the guys at Off the Wall to help out, great episode mate, cheers

[@andrewcoulter323]

imagine the expense if they didn't have Burto !

[@brianclarke1695]

Amazing skills guys, well done

[@StephenCawrse]

Burto saves the day again I'm getting worried at 1770 and we are doing the Cape in my GU with a zd30 up front I my have to come and see Burto to do a TD 42 engine swap great episode guys cheers legends 😄

[@drzero9360]

This channel is awesome!!! The quality of your videos is at or above network television level. The off roading, 4x4, touring and travel content itself is at the extreme level which makes the videos remarkably interesting and intriguing to watch. Thus you keep the audience glued to the screen. The quality of the footage from video to sound to the myriad of camera angles are superb and vividly describe the situation to the audience. What brings all of this together however is your skill in producing these videos and achieving pro level editing. This is the best editing on youtube save Ed March ( from c90Adventures-my favourite youtuber). Your music choices are terrific and provide an extra dimension to the footage. Finally, you and the crew have serious camera presence. Anyone can be a youtuber, but it is difficult to be comfortable in front of a camera. Especially if you are not a professional actor or media personality. It is this camera presence embodied in the banter you have with your crew or family which breathes extra turbo charged life into your videos. Though as an eight foot tall person myself I feel like Burto is the star of the show 🙂

[@stabsfeldwebela4178]

Owned my Patrol for 22 years, went through two ZD30’s. Got a LS3 in it now, still only 210,000km on the chassis and 90k on the motor 18k since I put it in 6-7 yrs ago. It’s like driving a VW Golf in traffic, idle at 1200, 60kph.

[@lachlanstill]

Absolutely was not ready for this episode to end 😟

[@marksmith3631]

Sucks that this happened to you guys, but I'd have to say - glad you guys decided to make an ep about it. Good to see a mechanics thought process on how to diagnose these types of issues. Teachers the rest of us a few things. But time to do a detailed TD42 build ep Will be sure to drop in and say g'day to the boys at Off the Wall Hope it hasn't turned Gary off the Patrol

[@recommit]

You guessed right with the injectors. Having spent decades between private workshops & dealers shops, there is night & day between aftermarket scan tools & fully updated professional grade dealer scan tools. As there is a Nissan dealer in Cairns, I would always plug in a dealer scan to get accurate information before spending thousands on parts, just hoping you got it right. You got lucky this time. But for the majority of viewers watching this, factory scanners will "always" be better than aftermarket.

[@Aidan_wesley]

Berto is a weapon ! Lucky it happened at the end mate did the old Tele love these series 1 of the best 🍺 cheers mate looking forward to the next series you do

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@montanahiggins2033]

You guys are fukn awesome! You've made some great decisions re your crew, Tyler! Well done and great job!! 🍻

[@louiskudlak2241]

So lucky to have someone of Burton’s

[@einfelder8262]

It's not only common rail diesels that have issues with fuel on the Cape. In 2006 my 3.5L V6 Jackaroo got water with a load of Opal "fuel", so I did what was normal and tossed in some metho to fix the issue. The bloody Opal sh*t made the water/metho mix turn to jelly which blocked the fuel filter and fuel pickup when the hot fuel returned to the tank. Was a massive pain it the arse having to change 5 fuel filters back to Melbourne, and then dropping the tank to clean it all, and also new injectors. The 3.5V6 motor is a 100% bulletproof item normally.

[@moritz1267]

Berto is an absolute legend

[@BMAC_0051]

Hey guys this is one of the best series/trips that you’ve done 👍👍

[@Jez-a-live]

Doing a starter motor on the fly, that's just showing off 😆 (owner of a 70 series)

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Lovely Ep Guys

[@craigpeart7291]

FairPlay guys got Gaz up and running upgrades forthcoming 👍

[@Nathanxerri]

Hi Tyler great video, it was awesome meeting you at the Melbourne 4x4 show keep up the awesome work

[@heli7686]

Best addvert for a pre filter! Cheep insurance for any common rail 👍

[@mickusms700]

Brilliant episode!

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers!

[@stephenhankey688]

Top banana Berto great video fella, from Steve near Chester England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 where the Roman's once lived.

[@ianweal3081]

Gary, the Mux is calling, "GARY GARY, I'm here just waiting". "NO NO, you can't have my motor, take all of me or nothing". It's desperately missing out on the fun, haha 😆

[@ianweal3081]

In all seriousness guys, thankyou so much for covering the entire diagnosis & repair in an episode. As a owner of a ZD30 I'm now very aware of the issue, how to diagnose & the fix. We brought ours new in 2017, immediately throw in the Provent catch can and secondary fuel filter as I was very aware emission build up and injector damage / failure on these was most probable issues to cause problems, especially crook fuel. Praise also to workshop making all their tools available to Burto, what a legend you added to your team Tyler. I think this episode alone has the potential to make you the stand out KZbin channel, watch you subscriptions take off. New mission for Burto, do not overlook the cause, fix the bloody minor issue that resulted in this whole drama, fuel tank sensor, ¼ tank showing, zero fuel, hence sucking up base shit. Regards, Wealie. PS, set off wheeling again Gary.

[@Mookiemadskillz]

Big effort by berto on the tools well done mate

[@markkennedy4202]

Great content mate especially the mech side of the trip 👌

[@robertwilson1827]

Two must haves when you're into camping: A mechanicly minded and auto electrical minded mates!✔️✔️✔️

[@petermills1402]

Thanks for finding Off The Wall, when in Cairns I know where to go for checks and service.

[@Dmax403ci]

18:22 is that graham from 4wd actions y62 in the background

[@andrewcoulter323]

time for Tyler to shell out for a TD42 crate motor for his old man !

[@intimatespearfisher]

😂

[@jarrod1687]

No need to downgrade to a td42

[@andrewcoulter323]

@@jarrod1687 🤣🤣🤣 definitely not a downgrade for reliability... can probably get more power from a TD42 as well

[@davidvictorsen]

Great to see the parts arrive from Cooldrive Auto Parts.

[@stewartdevaney4717]

Bugger it happened , but great episode to watch Pulled together and got it sorted.

[@darcykeddell4930]

crd injectors are self bleeding, id never bleed them manually because the fuel pressure will cut your hand off

[@DieselAddiction]

You should have replaced the high pressure pump and flushed the fuel tanks out if you suspected fuel contamination was the cause. Common rail systems need a 2 micron fuel filtration system with water separator. The factory system is only good for warranty period. I use a FASS fuel filtration, water separator, and lift pump.

[@waynelemmon3007]

Well I was wrong, wasn't what I thought it was. Never heard of them having injector problems before, but looks like you found the problem in the end.

[@Chris_the_Muso]

Where did the 30 liters of fuel go that should have been there according to calculations, that's the question. That's a long way to be out on fuel calculations. It's good to do the fuel calculation on every fill up, which also means that you know where your fuel gauge is at although you shouldn't rely on it in more remote areas. I put a Frantz filter before the factory filter on the Hilux when I went up north, it's great peace of mind and keeps the crud out of the injectors and injector pump.

[@jockcorbett235]

Berto is the man

[@roballan3626]

The O RING popping off is normal it happens wen there pulled out ask any shop that dose them regularly it's standard and not a operator error

[@jeanmichaelc1]

I think I remember something like that happening to the Navara on the Cape York trip. Probably not the same, but it was towed I think

[@Buffalobob7701]

I remeber when i sold mu GU6 in 2015.... happiest day of my life

[@Kobeeziedas]

Before changing injectors, change ya suction control valve! They are renowned for failure in 3.0L

[@Kobeeziedas]

lol. Was the issue the whole time haha

[@matthewprice107]

My zd30 gu patrol had 220k km on it. Was camped at Arthur's Lake tassie. Woke up with a foot of snow on the ground and she wouldn't start. Had to walk 5km just to get phone service. Piston rings had burnt out.

[@davidwebb7879]

I guarentee that it is the throttle contoller

[@det7474]

I’ve forgotten how many I’ve thrown in the bin for throwing codes/limp mode.

[@armstrong4209]

Here nice and early for this one… might want to buy a cruiser for him instead boys🤙🤙

[@einfelder8262]

Stupid comment - try fixing a VD engine that has sucked dirty fuel through it. That would make the Patrol fix look dirt cheap. Did you miss the series on the wife's Landcruiser? The engine was so bad they put a Barra into it.

[@JC-zg4xe]

@@einfelder8262Nah the barra is just better than any cruiser or patrol motor 😂

[@einfelder8262]

@@JC-zg4xe I didn't say it wasn't. Can't you comprehend a simple sentence?

[@einfelder8262]

@@JC-zg4xe Hardly. Nothing wrong with the Patrol 4.8. Barra has to rev too high to make real grunt in a 3 ton 4WD.

[@JC-zg4xe]

@@einfelder8262 Just wanted to add my own stupid comment along with everyone else’s.

[@richardcharlton8259]

Berto worth his weight in gold

[@Rslibertyturbo]

I got to do endeavour rally with Lachlan from off the wall, good bloke and knows his shit, we did cairns to the cape as well but not as much of Tele track due 2 wheel drive cars.

[@sirjolly81]

SCV. Man I would off started with that and the fuel filter. Nissan 2.5 owner. Been there :P

[@MntlMajorkozmo]

Dont TD swap it. I know its running now. Do a 200hp 4jj1 swap. Ive heard that workshops name a few times now, definitely stopping by for last minute checks if im ever up that way.

[@thomjanson9644]

🤢🤮

[@dslippersr3663]

Onya Burto. Bloody cars!

[@shanesimpson2462]

Welcome to ZD life! Cape killed mine last year

[@ahdennis]

The theory that running out of fuel causes stuff to be sucked up off the bottom of the tank is a widespread myth... The pickup is always drawing fuel from the bottom of the tank, if there was crap to be sucked up it would do it with a full tank too 👍 plus, you have a strainer on the pickup and at least one fuel filter. If you've got shit getting into your IP and injectors you've got something seriously wrong 😅

[@grantanderson8221]

Forget the diesel go for the TD48 thirsty but ultra reliable that’s why the UN used them for many years.

[@jarrod1687]

Agreed

[@vincem5]

put a primary micron fuel filter and water separator in before the factory filter. especially needed for CRD's and filling in remote stations. a known problem for years. CRD's are super sensitive to shit in the fuel.!

[@dinho890i]

Isuzu for the long run! Should've put lokkas on the MUX, bigger tyres and run with it

[@intimatespearfisher]

He'd be illegal mate. No insurance. It would go pretty well though hehe

[@timothymcpherson61]

Looks like that intercooler has a leak as well on the turbo side end tank

[@chasp_0784]

The best of the 3 litres 😂 that boy is off his head

[@joeop5104]

Had something like that happen to mine Turned out to be the turbo All the turbo splines where squashed it was the weirdest thing ever

[@chadsmall9447]

Sadly I think the scv was the only problem but at least now it’s fully sorted

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

Any chance of taking all your breathers and adding a 1/2 psi air supply to positively overpressure the boxes/diffs/transfer cases making it very difficult for water to enter...even through the gearshift housing?

[@CHOPSZOOKER]

Bloody suction control valves! Had one decide it didn't wsnt to play ball on a first day of a trip.

[@andrewly6954]

What’s that spark at 13:13?

[@jo_clarke1960]

Is it just the KZbin and publicity factor or is this how you Aussie's roll? Indie garages getting harder to find here in UK and I don't think you'd find many who would turn over their workshop like that. Tyler getting his hands dirty for once is a shock, but Burton saved the day. That was a great watch 👍

[@MonsterMick]

I was wondering when I watched this what conversations happen off camera to be able to access someone’s workshop. Because I’m in Brisbane and I’m pretty sure if I go to a local mechanic ask if I can fix my own car with their tools they will tell me where to go. Absolutely awesome that they were able to do that though and keep their trip going.

[@Candyman1996.e]

I think if you were a licensed mechanic and knew what you were doing you could almost definitely "rent" a bay from a not so busy shop for the right amount of beer/cash. But 100% being a successful youtuber helps.

[@Jacobtheunwise]

It's the location they're basically in the middle of nowhere and this workshop is used to people breaking down and needing space

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

Bugger, would be good to get recommendations from Berto what could have avoided this happening, like aftermarket final fuel filter etc

[@Jyden_Carmody]

Nissan with it's bonnet up? No surprise there

[@adambendikas3875]

I have the same engine in my patrol, appreciate showing the diagnosis. Would like to see what can be done to prevent this to.