Nissan Navara d22 Under bonnet - Mods, Spare parts, tips & more

[@camdelaforce1230]

I did a front mount mod 8 years ago from forefront industries it directs alongside the passenger head light via silicone hose. I did a exhaust turbo back 10 years back. I noticed towing improved 10 fold. But damn i need a second fuel filter ! The $3500 for the pump failing was a bummer. My 2003 has clicked 570,000kms ... she breathes heavy but is still ole reliable... loved the vid mate 😊😊😊 if you work for hitachi you get 60% off 4wd donaldson fitler kits FYI 😉 cheers 👍

[@richardtodt8660]

If you mount an intercooler, oil catch can and an egr blanking cap. You'll get about 110-115kw

[@sproket168]

Iv rebuilt a fair few of the zd30 now and there a reasonable motor. In relation to the pump, it's the ( electrical component ) that goes bad all most ever time not the actual pump itself failing. But because of the labor involved a New replacement pump is a must.

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Ahhh I always thought it would be foreign contaminates that block it. So there's no way of preventing the electrical fault is there? While I got you, would you know the reason the engine shudders on shutdown after use?

[@sproket168]

@@Sparkysontheloose Foreign objects in your injector pumps never good. Cleanliness is key even when changing filters. < ( Important ) The factory filter doesn't a pretty good job but a second is always better especially with the sight glass on the bottom.. When diagnosing issues always with the simple .. If its running and driving fine it might be a lost bolt or broken motor mount.

[@sproket168]

@@Sparkysontheloose. In regards to preventing the electoral component from going bad there's one major thing and its Cleanliness again... Iv seen pumps that have so much mud on them you cant actually see it . Some have that much oil coming out of the top end it drips on the pump and the dust sticks and cooks it.

[@Phil_McAvity]

Good video. I reckon a nice little bonnet scoop would help the Navara for sure.

[@Sparkysontheloose]

I'll check with Amy and see if it can be put in the budget 😁

[@Phil_McAvity]

Mate put one in his, cost about $200. It just kept the engine temps down as when it was towing it was hot as. He never got a certificate for it though.

[@Phil_McAvity]

Hooha888 . He reckons it helps. The cops will have a field day with him anyways, he’s running 35’s with spacers, 4” lift, illegal window tint. I’m guessing the bonnet scoops the least of his worries.

[@Phil_McAvity]

Hooha888 . Absolutely 👍🏻

[@BenMitro]

Love your down to earth practicality guys. Problem is the price of d22 with 3l donks will now skyrocket :). Really useful info too. Thanks.

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Yeah would have to agree with you. For this age they are going for $10,000 min 2nd hand so a really great ute for the price.

[@BenMitro]

...and mates skim a further $4-5k on top?

[@TheDl1000]

Interesting video buddy Have been checking in on your trips for a while now When you said you only had one loose nut I thought it might have been a joke about you being sparky on the loose Your living my dream Good luck mate

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Haha ahh I should've played it off that way. Thanks for watching!

[@philipw7557]

It seems to keep on going no matter what happens. Good on you guys 😎

[@deanharries4154]

Just fitted a catch can...! Ryco do one as good as pro-vent.. Some say a bit better then pro-vent.. And Aussie made... Next up 2nd feul filter..

[@nigelmorgan3449]

I have the same mines a 04 it’s done 340.000 km and not a problem .I moved the hand pump and put another batt there I put an ARB springs and shocks on

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Nice one Nigel, there's so many mods that can be done.

[@davidbandit9993]

belts would be another good spare part to have.

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Very true, I forgot to mention a serpentine belt. Belts should be a automatic spare part always.

[@123hoffie]

And a belt tensioner 😎

[@johndwyer605]

Thanks for the information on spare parts am getting qoutes for spares it's going to be a new dmax dual cab but I don't want to take any chances. thanks guys

[@Sparkysontheloose]

No worries John, being a new dmax I'm not sure if adding a pre fuel filter would affect the warranty. Id double check that as it would be the first thing I'd want to install especially being a new engine.

[@johndwyer605]

@@Sparkysontheloose they are fitting a pre filter as the boss of Isuzu Newcastle NSW goes off-road alot and has suggested that extra filter and catch Can. Thanks for your reply

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Thats awesome, sounds like you have found someone who actually cares about your 4wd.

[@johndwyer605]

Hi guys found out that getting a gvm upgrade doesn't help as the authorities only go of your gcm a gvm upgrade is only helping your vehicle's carrying capacity hope this information helps others decide on a gvm upgrade for touring and towing a heavy van or trailer. Thanks guys

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Hi John, i thought your GVM upgrade was so you could carry more on your ute, like a canopy with fridges etc. So you have problems with GCM well yes that is a tough one and i think you have already got the answer. With these new heavy caravans these days it leaves no room for anything and that's why we opted for our coromal as its only 2.2t. The only way to counter this issue would be to get a lighter caravan but that may be out of the question for you.

[@TrevorFraserAU]

Thanks for all the great content over the years. How many kilometers does she have? How many when you started your big lap? Thanks.

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Cheers Trevor. Set off around 163000 and now 233000.

[@TrevorFraserAU]

@@Sparkysontheloose excellent, good to know, thanks for the info

[@luke9299]

Trevor Fraser mine has 310,000

[@funsimulator7246]

I know this was 2 years ago but how's the nav holding up if you still have it? I just picked up one for 16k with 145,000kms. It's a zd30 and is stock as a rock. Keen to get it setup for some adventures (when lockdown is over 😞)

[@craigd123]

Hilux better

[@SledTillDead]

@@craigd123 no one cares buddy

[@craigd123]

@@SledTillDead navaras are for peasants

[@paultalbot2192]

Hey Kurt, just bought a 06 D22 z30 Nav, how many klms on your mate? Thanks Paul...keep up the vids, we love em.

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Cheers Paul, it's just clocked 212,000. We left Brissy with 163,000.

[@KR7PT]

I'm gonna get a 2006 d22 as well, around 180,000. How's yours going?

[@taylorcrawshaw]

@@KR7PT buying a 2007 with 290,000

[@KR7PT]

@@taylorcrawshaw I actually test drove a heap of D22s and D40s and hated them all. Went for a 2006 3.2 ML GLXR Triton, have loved it since I bought it. The cabin is huge, plenty of space under bonnet for the extras I've put in so far (catch can, prefilter, a heap of wiring for lights and uhf, etc). It had 112,000 when I got it, it's on 127,000 now.

[@taylorcrawshaw]

Nathan Locke cheers will keep in mind, still tossing up between a nav or a rodeo

[@perpetuallearna9466]

insightful! thanks mate

[@MrBito74]

Hi Mate great to see u Navara D22 , I have one... It is hard to find parts here would you mind to help me

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Plenty on ebay or at most wreckers, just expensive.

[@drew5763]

Western Diesel do provent kits for specific vehicles that come with all hoses etc etc

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Cheers Drew. There's lots of competitors out there now.

[@drew5763]

Sparky's on the loose Yep no worries there, some of them are a ''bit'' rubbish though :-) Should have my provent fitted next week (163kms)

[@robfraley4210]

Good stuff, well planned. The only trouble “I” had with the video was 3 commercials in the 14 minutes.. ✅

[@1989cranston]

That annoyed you? give these guys a break. if they want to get alittle bit of money back on ad revenue which is freaking tiny for KZbinrs then good on them. i personally let their ads run all the way through instead of skipping as that affects how much money they receive.

[@daveclarke1466]

Hi could you give the oil filter link please. Thanks

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Hey Dave, heres the link the the filters. rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fitm%2FOil-Filter-2002-For-NISSAN-NAVARA-D22-Ser3-Turbo-Diesel-4-3-0L-ZD30-RF-F%2F201503108269%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%253AMEBIDX%253AIT%26_trksid%3Dp2057872.m2749.l2649&campid=5338263096&toolid=20008

[@youssef9756]

Good day Sparky’s, my d22-06-3.0L is very slow in the hills, is it normal? and can I do tone up for it? Cheers

[@Sparkysontheloose]

G'day Youssef, it's pretty normal as it's only a 4 cylinder engine. There's only so much they can do, so best to gear it down and go high revs. The 3" exhaust definitely helps out.

[@youssef9756]

Thanks for your reply 👍🏻

[@baileyjohanson9758]

Hey the mate, I see that you have taken off the pre air filter. I have read that they are quite restrictive. I’m keen to do this to my 2004 3L nav to get some better air flow, but also make some more room for a catch can and pre fuel filter that I’m going to put in. If I do this is there anything I should do or worry about with being less a filter? Cheers

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Hey Bailey, this must of been done by the previous owner as I got no idea what the pre airfilter looks like. A great mod that not many people know about is the glow plug timer so the plugs don't crack the head like it has on mine.

[@baileyjohanson9758]

Sparkys on the loose Ok, that’s all good. I’ll have a look into that sounds like a good idea, Thanks

[@paulobraganca333]

Hi . it`s a thule rack? if it is, i would like to ask if you have got any problem with is fixation ...

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Nah pro rack

[@hectorvanegas4949]

look to replace the from bumper cover on my 2003 Nissan Frontier EX for a 2003 Nissan Navara, were can I get this item is the USA..

[@wietsswanepoel5252]

How would they know they live in australia? Not the usa stupid question.

[@roonyaldo]

Mate the link for the catch can and fuel filter are broken. What are you using now?

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Hey mate, just updated the links so they're good to go.

[@drew5763]

What size and type of tyres are you running pls thanks ?

[@Sparkysontheloose]

We are running 31", 10.5, 15"rim. Dynapro MT on the front and Toyo AT on rear.

[@fobatic9118]

What suspension are you running ?

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Dobinsons 600kg springs in the back. ironman shockies and stock everything else. Dont need much for a tourer.

[@ethana1017]

Do you know how much boost your zd30 runs

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Stock as far as I know mate.

[@LogitechXibanga]

why dont you use a navara D40?

[@Sparkysontheloose]

ZD30 is too reliable

[@ToyBJ]

Belts , fuses , globes....just sayin :)

[@Sparkysontheloose]

I'd say they are a given regardless of the 4wd. Cheers

[@ToyBJ]

Sparky's on the loose I meant spares lol 😆

[@tullysika]

I had an Exide deep cycle cranking battery lasted 14 months an absolute piece of shit. I will never buy another Exide battery of any type.

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Deep cycle and cranking are not really good together. Only if it's need In an emergency.

[@deanharries4154]

Engine bay heat kills deep cycle..