Nissan ELGRAND who has one?

[dvldoc]

Everything s.till works perfect on mine, engine ran great new runs even better , now. Hiwaystar is the way to go

[dvldoc]

thats were they all pretty much come from these days, even the ones in subic came through Port Irene. You will see it on the importation paperwork and they will have a B plate.

[jsaure72]

thats were they all pretty much come from these days, even the ones in subic came through Port Irene. You will see it on the importation paperwork and they will have a B plate.

Would try to visit that place when I go to my clinic next week. Hey doc, how much for your kit for the elgrand?

[dvldoc]

it dependds on what u like both the highway stars they have look great. sometimes i dont like mine because i have to get it washed often since its always raining. i would check the klm and options on both and see what u like better.

Kits for the elgrand depends on which u get the progressive or boost controled. u can ask Berrima diesel on facebook or speedlab for current prices here. they arE different from ouur stateside prices.

I just somme upgrades on mine yesterday added some sylvana extravision H4 bulbs which really made a difference and changed my parking lights to LEDS to use them as running lights. also had the front wheel bearings done for the heck lof it, next thing is the rear diff fluid.

[jsaure72]

Are there elgrand riders that have the 3.2 diesel engine? Someone was offering one that has the newer 3.0 but like you said, the 3.2 is pretty much bulletproof in terms of durability. Got the T2 oil in my starex and it really improved the way the engine. You do know ur stuff man!

[dvldoc]

Zd30 motors can be reliable if you do these things. Manual boost controller, and a oil catch can and add 2T to your fuel. I would also do the egt deletion and clean the hell out of the MAF sensor. With these it is just as reliable.

But 80 percent of elgrands are 3.2 liter ones here because of the zd30 issues. Plus the less electronics the beter in my book. And the injection pump is about 230000p for the zd30

[jsaure72]

Zd30 motors can be reliable if you do these things. Manual boost controller, and a oil catch can and add 2T to your fuel. I would also do the egt deletion and clean the hell out of the MAF sensor. With these it is just as reliable.

But 80 percent of elgrands are 3.2 liter ones here because of the zd30 issues. Plus the less electronics the beter in my book. And the injection pump is about 230000p for the zd30

Whoa! Now that would really cost an arm and a leg, literally. Just wondering how the hell do you juggle being a master mechanic and a navy corpsman? I'm really impressed. I'm an ENT guy and anything mechanical makes my head swirl.

[dvldoc]

Well I also started Devilsown aalcohol injection too. I retired from the Navy July 1st. taking a little vacation from it now. and my friend its easy have a ob you love and a hobby you love just as much.

zd30 engines also can have many hidden issues caused by their famous overboost problem, like chipped pistons, weakened or dfailing head gaskets, cylinder head cracked, cooked turbo, fried MAF, ect ect. I would love to have the DOHC engine with its better turbo but you need to find one inn low low miles not to sweat issues, 2000 models are the zd30 engines (note they are produce the year before/ build date) My 99 was built Oct 1998. Most Elgrands are 97 to 98 build dates that are in the RP.

[Ericgt]

Hi Dvldoc,

I need a drive belt for my elgrand zd30. guys from nissan dealer said the belt of Patrol is not the same and is longer. please help!!!! i need the part number and where i can buy it. ASAP.

also when can you install the manual boost and gauge that i ordered?

[dvldoc]

i will have the part number dfor you tomorrow

[jsaure72]

Doc and the guys,
I am having evil thoughts, my wife is convincing me to get a ford expedition 2002 instead of the elgrand. Care to add your thoughts on this before I take the plunge? I would really appreciate it.

[dvldoc]

If you want a gas guzzling pig, thats is hard to park, expensive to maintain, commonly stolen, and targeted, a nightmare to park or get though tight streets thats your vehicle. They are a status vehicle not a practicle vehicle for the Philippines.

[jsaure72]

Gotcha man. The elgrand it is. Thanks

[jsaure72]

Anyone you know selling near your place? Planning to get one this weekend

[dvldoc]

Anyone you know selling near your place? Planning to get one this weekend

There is a nice silver one like 5 minutes from me, i will stop by and snap somme picks and post them with the contact number, i want to jack its rims lol. its not a highway star but is a 4x4 model.

[jsaure72]

Any idea how much? Is the 4x4 ones not that reliable?

[dvldoc]

gotthe most important one, the manual boost controller and I have actuall MAF cleaner from the US. catch can is easy. I got u covered man. plus i got trans filter, fuel filter, boost gauge, diesel fuel system cleaner from the states, well make it cherry.

[jsaure72]

gotthe most important one, the manual boost controller and I have actuall MAF cleaner from the US. catch can is easy. I got u covered man. plus i got trans filter, fuel filter, boost gauge, diesel fuel system cleaner from the states, well make it cherry.

now that is what i am talking about, total support hehe. Read about the issues about the zd engine doc, and really scares the **** out of me. Did the guy tell how much he wants for his elgrand?

[dvldoc]

390000p, once you do the fixed and u add 2t to your fuel every fill up your good to go.

[jsaure72]

Thats about fair doc, is it still negotiable or fixed? Still no pics at facebook doc, just for the boss aka the wife to see. No elgrand with same engine as yours though? Estimate cost for the fixes?