Nissan Patrol ZD30 - TD42 Conversion, GTX28/63 Turbo, 11MM injector Pump & W/A Intercooler

[@theskidfactory]

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[@brushitoff503]

Epic Vid, Thank you.

[@mitchelllaverty7311]

Al - A heavy wallet also = moot

[@mitchellsichter]

Used to work in the unit next to Josh. Good lot of people there

[@harrywalker968]

mwm sprint. 4.2tdi. tdo6. 700nm. no glow plugs no computer.. 3 valves. ohc. 3'' ex. all std.. fk,,just bought a nissan,,ill have to transfer all the running gear from my s/duty..

[@dank_productions94]

Gus is lucky to have a dad who is a wealth of knowledge and can teach him how to do all of this stuff, good to see him on the tools again!

[@ohnonomorenames]

Al is a fantastic and healthy role model for men being men. Dude knows his cars and talks about how important being there for your mates when they are down. Really grateful that he and Woodie are out here doing great work.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

The best memories I have of my Dad was working on cars with him - when he wasn't swearing and throwing tools around at least 😀

[@dunniss]

Make a skid factory shirt that says “no moot for Gus”

[@xrtango]

i wasn't sure i heard that right for a sec.

[@idan1358]

😂 I’ll buy one

[@someyoungguy6990]

I'm sure it's only the old blokes who truly understand that word !

[@HBSclick]

CLASSIC 😂😂😂

[@Dewbs]

Yes to this shirt 🤣

[@kurtg7285]

"No moot for Gus, he'll have a heavy wallet" the dad quote of the century 😂

[@matty_isthemotto]

Heavy wallet and heavy balls

[@TorqHub]

He'll just have to use his wallet to acquire said moot. There's no easy way around it, the soot method is just more fun 😅😅

[@Nick-sd7um]

A lot of people are coming full circle back to the TD42 because sensibly modified and maintained they're actually a really solid engine. Mated with the GU driveline you have what is arguably the best all round 4wd ever made. Plenty of people are now buying crate engine td42ti's these days because for 15-20k that engine (sensibly modified and maintained) will do 600 thou km plus before you'd consider a rebuild. Doing 50 thou km at a year that's 12 fucken years of hassle free 4wd'ing. Married up to a GU/GQ you get the whole 4wd package. No stupid electronic switches for 4wd modes, no bullshit sensors chiming away at you, no stupid emission devices limiting the efficiency of your diesel requring dpf burns or some other manifold clean every couple thousands kms, one of the easiest engine bays to work on unlike some retarded diesels that have starter motors inside the engine itself and the list goes on.

[@mgiblonski4318]

Couldn't have said it better myself. TD's are a super solid engine if power levels are kept sensible, and they will definitely go 500,000km + with regular maintenance.....i know because i own one that's well on its way to 700k and have mates who have TD's that are approaching 1 million kms. I've been telling people for years that the new generation of small capacity common rail diesels are going to give their owners serious grief in the long term. As far as I'm concerned, EGR and DPF technology is really just a knee-jerk (and poorly thought out) reaction to emissions regulations.

[@NeverLetOff]

Patrol Factory incoming!!! Let's go!

[@ArthurCole-mn7qy]

The true star of the show...Roger of course.

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

It truly been great watching Al's son Roger grow up over the years, you can really tell Al's a proud dad. 🐕❤️

[@xbgtfella]

45:38 The grin of youth!!! Gotta luv Guss's smirk as the TD fires to life....priceless!!

[@muscat3804]

Al is the sort of bloke that every man needs in his life. love the work boys

[@someyoungguy6990]

Young Gus, love every moment you get with your folks mate, sooner or later we all have to move on to the upper room. Life isn't easy for our loved ones when we are gone but it is better living with a head full of cool memories than bad regrets. Don't ask me how I know.

[@MrNosajwhitey]

Every father and son episode is awesome 👌 lots of people are awesome for getting involved with these builds too !!

[@fendel_]

What an epic father and son project, I love it!

[@i976scirocco3]

We've seen Gus go from grommet to man w/ a diesel. Al should be proud ! Great episode guys.

[@akmjolnir-v4r]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but at around the 30:00 minute mark you mentioned the rectangular cut-outs in the fan shround, and I believe there should be stiff flaps there that seal the shroud at low speed for proper fan vacuum through the radiator, but bend open at high speeds to allow more airflow through the radiator core. My 2005 Nissan Armada (US version, like the Titan truck) had a similar set of flaps on one side.

[@andrewinkson]

That smile on gus when it fired up makes it all worth it 👍❤

[@robotafflicition]

I know these are common in Australia but as an American I think these are the coolest trucks in my mind I am absolutely in love with these things and want one so bad. I’m so bummed we don’t get more diesels here.

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

💩, if California has their way, we won't get any new gasoline powered cars in the USA soon either. 😂

[@spoofking91]

Al - “But Gus won’t be getting any moot” 😂😂

[@GarageItYourself]

Make the noise!!! 😉 A lengthy but enjoyable episode to watch guys. Nice to see Gus following in Al's footsteps and ain't afraid to get his hands dirty 👍

[@hynes84]

Great father and son project!! I had to change my clutch recently and learnt there’s supposed to be a .4mm step in the flywheel where the clutch bolts on, when it’s machined flat there is less pressure on the plate! Cheers.

[@theskidfactory]

Are you talking about on a patrol or just in general? The clutch we used had a note in the box that the flywheel was to be flat.

[@hynes84]

Yeah on a patrol, mine is a GU TD42 ti so maybe there is a difference with the older ones. But standard it has a step and a UFI clutch needs a step, if yours is specced flat should be all good. Cheers

[@jonteberryman5731]

That’s my pump that Josh is talking about with the 7.7 elements! How awesome it made it into you video

[@jhhilux]

Fitting up the 7 7s mate 🥢

[@theskidfactory]

I don't think anyone but you and Josh know what 7.7's are but I love a diesel nerd. Had a great arvo learning fast with Josh and the crew.

[@jonteberryman5731]

@@theskidfactory it’s in my worlds fastest ssangyong musso

[@jhhilux]

@@jonteberryman5731 haha the worlds fastest musso 😉

[@stoneshrink]

the holes in the radiator shroud are for rubber flappers. when closed, it forces the air to be pulled through the radiator by the fan. When you're blasting along down the highway, they allow air to flow straight through - thus giving you good cooling at speed (since if the air had to make a 90 degree twice through the fan shroud, it would work worse.

[@theskidfactory]

That part of the radiator is actually excluded from the fan segment altogether. I don't remember them being like that but could be a supercession.

[@stoneshrink]

@@theskidfactory that Camaro you had hidden in a prior episode has a similar design. Basically it's like mud flaps that hang down and as the vehicle drives down the street, they open to allow air through... but we don't have diesel Patrols (aka Pathfinders) here in the States - so I don't know whether that shroud is up against the radiator or if there is space ... the Bolivian one I worked on was missing all of that...

[@insaneomcleano]

This is probably be my favorite episode yet and I have seen them all. Can't put my finger on it but it was great. Keep up the great work boys and my wife is starting to ask about my skid factory clothing collection.

[@Wad3c]

17:54 seeing the good boy always makes me smile

[@SlaterGator]

Thankfully I had good luck with my ZD30s, always did the preventative maintenance, like the egr blank, catch can, swirl mod or the dawes valve controller. Oh yeah and I'm sooo jealous of Gus!! This is alot of peoples dream setup for their Patrol!!

[@ariana06tangi]

I love this guys workmanship. Especially When it’s just footage of him in the zone piecing everything together! Very. Informative as well. Good shit fellas 👍

[@bandwagon240]

Your dog is awesome, always love their version of "helping."

[@MrDiggs30]

Lindsay from Tillix performance knows his stuff great products and no BS stuff

[@jhhilux]

The man loves a TeeeDeee

[@Carlos.G]

Great to see father and son time and the guys routing round to help

[@theaussienurseflipper.8113]

I got GQ 2.8l turbo diesel and everyone crap on them. But I find great. Bit slow on take off on the road. Off road it a breast. my son spent all day pulling is mates out. he bought it back with mud nearly up to the windows. Cheers Graham

[@frankensteinsgarage9632]

This is going to be such a solid all round package. Satisfying build for sure.

[@scottdavis2566]

Thanks for the reminder about holding the light for my father, and all the interesting things he said. Made my day.

[@huskyte6105]

Yet another stella vid ....for us TD Patrol tragics.....we just cant get enough of them 😃 Al your detailed explanations and important procedures are covered very well and never boring.....(unlike some KZbinrs that can waffle on) , I believe you're actually an Aussie asset. 👌 Interesting though why you don't remedy one of the well known and much discussed TD flaws.....the inefficient ,uneven flow to all cylinders.....LOG INTAKE MANIFOLD. Keep up the helpful Patrol videos boys 👍

[@Danger_mouse]

8:05 It is a bad sign as a mechanic, that I sighed when I saw the twin oil filters 😁 My poor father must have read the distain in my eyes at one point, and bless his heart, used to do his own oil changes 🙏😊

[@midafit]

The fuel pump is part of the charm of this engine. I had my TD42T pump reconditioned (not by All States Diesel - I live in NZ) then a few months later the fuel shutoff valve failed. It’s a cheap part, especially in relation to the cost of the recon, which you’d think they would’ve replaced as part of the recon!

[@carltonroberts2496]

Nothing beats a TD42 roar man❤️❤️

[@dan_2846]

Is there any chance of a video on the visit to All States Diesel? Think that would be fascinating and im sure there would be some awesome information there. Also full credit to Al, no doubt he has an abundance of experience in the automotive world but he is always willing to learn and acknowledge the skills of others in the industry, something more people should do.

[@lamarzimmermanmennonitefar5269]

I'm loving the diesel episode! We just don't have diesel cars here in the US. And as far as I know in NY a diesel swap has to retain OBDII after 1995... so that's a challenge..

[@douglasmurray9768]

So much fun that job guys😀. Good results though 😃. My patrol had the rb30 in it. I injected it and turbo it 😁😁. Loved the mighty patrol 😆

[@andersjjensen]

Al scores Dad Award of the Decade and the rest of us get more content. All of Al's kids are going to have automitive needs and I have popcorn for every episode.

[@Stiffkovic]

I see you with the MCM walking moving camera. It kind of works for MCM because it’s more entertainment but it’s a little distracting on TSF only for the reason that whenever Al speaks it’s like school is in session and it’s going to be an information explosion.

[@Stiffkovic]

Also I understand there’s a lot of info in this video that you need to get below an hour, but the slight speed adjustment gave me major anxiety 😅

[@MrDattopet]

I found it a bit hard to watch to with the camera moving around a lot

[@stoneshrink]

The pitting in the coolant pump housing - comes from either/and/or using the wrong antifreeze or not changing antifreeze to manufacturer spec. Old antifreeze transfers stray current and aluminum is the best conductor to ground.... at the slight issue of becoming a sacrificial anode. (9:27)... as a second problem, overheating usually occurs on motors that haven't had their fluid changed because the antifreeze becomes a sludge in the lower-flow passages of an engine.

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

Reverse flush heater core with air/water blasts as this is the lowest flow smallest passages of all....?

[@anonimous336]

The best engine for patrol is bmw 3.0 diesel the famous m57 engine! Super reliable and probably the strongest 3L diesel there is. It has massive tuning potential without touching the internals, probably over 1000nm without touching internals! That engine is no joke. Basically the 2jz of the diesels! 300hp with just a tune. No overheating problems like mercedes om606, no hidden problems just pure power! Check top offroad romania and see what that engine is capable of!💪💪💪

[@anonimous336]

Turbo yoda has never been driven in a m57 patrol 😂😂. I tell you man that thing is monster! Put hybrid turbo and injectors and pump from bmw 535d and you got 420hp 900nm 😂😂 just like that. At those figures the patrol drivetrain starts to break, the axles… No stock internals engine can brake patrol drivetrain except the bmw m57. no overheating no braking cranks no melting pistons non of dat 💩. the rods on that engine are massive. If you get the biturbo m57 from the bmw 535d then you just need a hybrid turbo and you can achieve a 450-500hp and over 1000nm.

[@Mardy72]

You don't need 400hp to drive through the bush. It's a slow 4wd, not a drift car.

[@RoadskiN]

Mamba turbos are great. I ran a Mamba gtx3076r on my 1jz vvti. Sat nicely on 360rwkw.

[@vin18m]

Nothing like dad giving you a hard time on KZbin every chance he gets.

[@oscarfonggq]

Amazing video as always, love how you guys are entertaining but also allow us to learn and actually benifit and gain knowledge off of these video. keep it up!

[@TwistedCircuitMusic]

Another great video guys!

[@lightfoot.2000]

Lemon Sqüash fund! 😋

[@nismofreak33]

Gus really has the coolest dad ever!

[@thatowensbloke]

thanks for being honest about the ZDs, Al - the late model CRD always gets tarred with the same brush - but its a very different animal. Completely agree about the displacement issues though, the lack of torque is the biggest issue with these cars. love mine still, but a TD would be nice....

[@JT-4real]

The ZD30 really are the black sheep due to the heads cracking at the glow plugs, turbo failure and the fuel pumps. Thought Nissan would have learnt by the time they developed the YD25, but this engine was a worse design. They get tarnished for good reason. FYI if you do replace the head on a ZD, make sure its the Spanish built head and not the Chinesium built head, you will thank me later!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Great video mate. Love the TD conversion, but i'll have to stick with my ZD30 CRD for now. 4000000ks + on the clock.

[@williamernst7865]

I recommend getting a cooling system vacuum fill tool. You’ll save a lot of time.

[@MrReqel]

With the thermostat housing, make sure you put anti-seize on the bolts as otherwise there is a big chance they will seize into the housing or snap when you pull them out.

[@AdamsWorlds]

Gotta love these modern EGD/DPF filters. Man they have caused me headaches over the years. Mate just blanked his off as it was over £500 for a new genuine one from VW. £5 blanking plate and £120 flash tune to get rid of the error, DPF removed and the cars running sweet as a nut.

[@Jack-tx2ve]

Friendly MOT man?

[@SlaterGator]

DPF's belong IN THE BIN!!

[@Jack-tx2ve]

@@SlaterGator I could not agree more.

[@WieDrDerJonge]

Great episode again! Overhere in Europe there are hundreds of M57 swapped Patrols, but also loads of RD28 ones....😂. We never got the TD42 overhere.

[@theskidfactory]

That's probably because they were never sold there where as here there are tonnes of old GQ TD42's to use. Try finding a cheap OM606 or M57 here, they are 8-10k.

[@HerraPlagu]

​@@theskidfactory om606's arent cheap in europe anymore either, there were produced only for few years, so not so many floating around anymore you can get one for 2000eur range and that's probably complete junk. M57 in other hand are plentify, and o got mine for free 😊 (just the trouble of removing it) it powers my boat currently.

[@laszlofazekas3910]

Hard work pays off ! Great job ! 👍 Cheers from Transilvania.

[@HondaWagovan]

I love how you said fuel is to make power not soot.

[@yowie0889]

Great video gents. Also, that rocker cover is resplendent.

[@Megus_Degus]

an hour episode of diesel goodness with the yoda himself? Sign me up

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

Those two large "holes" in the fan shroud(passenger side) IIRC are for two large but thin rubber flaps that are 'top hung" but are free to "flap".. The theory being that if the vehicle is moving slowly with little outside air being forced through the radiator from the front of the vehicle by it's forward speed... the flaps would fall down and the fan would then "suck" these flaps and seal them against the shroud... allowing the fan to maximise draw over the entire area of the radiator. The faster the vehicle moves forward the more air forced through the radiator and at a certain speed the force lifts the rubber flaps off the "seal" of the shroud allowing "full flow" through the radiator.... the thermo fan hub also "shutting off" so relieving the horsepower drain on the engine.... Of course you could put another fans in each of those gaps instead of the rubber flaps....

[@StephenCawrse]

A very informative episode I to have a ZD30 one day I am going to engine swap to a TD42 and put an automatic in it añd guess who's going to do it you guys cheers legends 😄

[@cyclemoto8744]

Thanks for the content team. "...no soot....means not moot....but a heavier wallet" Gold!

[@gtrmatty]

I just want to say I appreciate the return of the squeaky hammer, but I know youve got more squeaks to give

[@adam3842]

Wish I had a dad like yours Gus

[@MitsubishiPajeroAus]

You know ya getting on when you prefer having an Auto

[@thojp002]

No one does a better custom mod fuel pump than JH Hilux, period!!!!!

[@jhhilux]

We like custom pumps not ones ever the same 😊

[@louisnel894]

You should take a look at the Mercedes OM 606, that is also a very decent engine! Guy called Diesel Pumps UK also had a ZD30 in his Patrol, installed a OM606 and even with 35inch tyres! 4H smokes all 4 wheels! Best part is, sounds like a Toyota Supra!! 6kRPM and its Diesel! Looks really sick and reliable. I gotta say though its pretty shitty for the ZD 30's heater pipes to bleed it, My Patrol with the TB45E heater pipes are way above the engine with a little pipe comin out the side of it with a small rubber cap. So just remove the cap and it will bleed easy.

[@RaceCrewz]

Yay for Townsville parts. Next time ya up here, make a cruise/meet night !!

[@jhhilux]

Make sure you bring a carton of chills or 4 😉

[@retrogear]

As always, a high quality conversion from TSF! Thanks gents!

[@jac3975]

Highly recommend an ARB battery tray for the second battery as any other style will crack the inner guard quick smart.

[@ade725]

Horizon touring products do a rear arch battery box which is excellent, I bought one.

[@J27M]

How does the ZD compare to the QD32ETI or the TD27? Sorry I am fairly new to diesels and not really into Nissans. Cheers

[@kennethstaszak9990]

Roger - the star of the show for sitting on Woody!

[@STAG162]

Roger stealing the show, as always.

[@shemmac4700]

That thing sounds great. What a great build

[@smgrty7181]

Thanks for the long episode/ TD42 stuff!

[@ESPSJ]

Are you guys a fan of LPG? Have you done much with it? In Melbourne you can still get it for 80-90c a litre in a lot of places. With fuel prices it has become a worth while option again.

[@adamheazlett1179]

Best Ford I have owned ford fiesta turbo diesel 4L to 100 km 270 k radiator plastic overflow filters and brakes once .Original tyres continental 120k .Same clutch 4 learner drivers sweet

[@IJ-E36]

That wasn't love Woody, Roger is showing his dominance...

[@theskidfactory]

I would have thought Roger's dominance was pretty obvious.

[@tturi2]

13:00 you were looking for the energy from your heat source to be converted into work-done efficiently, less energy being put into the environment (soot, vibration, excess heat etcetera)

[@1000hpwnd]

Take it back about m57 mine makes solid 260hp without a sweat only with remap. That would be more than enough for this patrol 😂 Anyway awesome work guys🫡

[@tobiaslmetters]

Think he's refering too the low down performance. Like how driving a 90hp Cummins is way different too driving a 90hp vw due too the different torque and power delivery. But in that respect m57s torque curve is alot steeper than the td42s off idle. Common rail DI is almost always gonna have a edge on low down torque Vs td42's idi.. obviously td42 extra displacement will make up alot lost on the idi

[@johnjosephson9277]

He's not talking horsepower, he's talking about natural torque. Like how the thing pulls even without boost. Generally speaking, that is what larger displacement is good for. I don't believe that Al is saying you can't make big high end power from small displacement.

[@theskidfactory]

What he said. ^^

[@1000hpwnd]

@@theskidfactory i’m gonna admit i might have taken this to personal, and now understand reason behind engine choice. Another big advantage for td42 i see simplicity in electrical side, pure mechanical unit, which my current m57 is more on opposite side with pjezzo direct injectors and all the stuff around to control it. Thank you for response!

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

Not that I am a diesel fan, but that sounded like it was running pretty sweet.

[@79series]

Great details. Loving the variety on the builds and vehicles. Great content.

[@russelljohnson5909]

Can't wait to see the shirt designs for the 'No moot for Gus'. Sounds like a winner. 😆 🤣 😂

[@BamBamZ_Gaming]

"Welcome back to the Patrol* factory" 😂 Love your work gents, keep it up 🤙🏽

[@jasonshep814]

Awesome video guys the new motor sounds and looks awesome I wish you guys could perform this sort of miracle on my rodeo LOL

[@Glen-t7x]

how good and informative this channel is 👍🏼

[@tomserna6722]

Are you gonna do the Aussie Roadtrip you talked about back when you did the first Patrol? Maybe they could do it with several KZbinrs in a Convoy? Could do some well known 4wd trails to start with like Stockton Beach, Birdsville track or even try your hand at Canning Stock Route. I personally loved doing the Gascoigne River and the vast tidal cave system up near Karratha you can only see when the tide is out obviously , did it back in the early 80s and wish to do it again before I die.. Anyone wheeling up in Northern 'Dub btw?

[@scareyaf]

Those are fighting words about the OM606. Plenty of grunt with an upgraded injector pump, although they're pretty lethargic in stock form.

[@jameshatton4211]

I think a BMW X drive 3.0 world rock this thing to the moon for a 3.0L diesel 🤘

[@payloadindustries]

Epic video lads, can anyone here shed some light on why Al say's a top mount isn't a good idea? I've got an old bus with a TD and want to turbo it, going top mount would let me pop an oil drain into the vac pump oil drain and save pulling the sump off. A top mount would probably be best for drainage here....

[@bobbyhebert2633]

I may have missed it in the video....and if I did I apologize for making you explain it again... but how do you go about circulating the coolant in that secondary system for the water to air cooler? A belt driven pump or an electric? Love the show.... keep up the good work.

[@theskidfactory]

We cover that next episode. It's a Bosch Chargecooler pump with a custom reservoir.

[@mediocre_moto]

Old Roger asserting his dominance over the lowly workshop peasant. 😁

[@foulmouthgonz7174]

Wagon looks sick on them rims Woody

[@lightfoot.2000]

🔥 Mad Project! 🤘😎

[@caseyhughes1071]

Nothing wrong with a zd30 if you do the right things to it big shout out to tillex love there products

[@jasonolden8768]

Awesome Ep Lads.. Always keen for the next.. Ps love the NICHT GERFINGER POKEN Shirt!

[@Ben-in6qh]

Mad to see a patrol with no rust, in the UK they are all turning to dust

[@papapetad]

Rhodesian ridgeback is gorgeous!

[@8marcrara11]

Great build info! Top Stuff! Smart economic power with long life.. gives more enjoyment 👍👍🤙

[@insaneomcleano]

Another great episode guys. Well done

[@joeyd879]

Gustavo looking quite the rouge adonis!

[@CruiserBrah]

Al is in my mind. Imhave always said that the ZD30 is just too small for the GU. It was a Renault influence. The Europeans have been doing small capacity diesels in cars for years. It just didn't work in this case.

[@davemilligan9709]

This must be the only P plater Patrol in Aus which is not straight piped and pouring soot out the back. Well done...

[@theskidfactory]

I can't really seal the pump screw off to be fair.