Yet another Newbie

Deli-Beli · 01-12-2017, 01:04

Hi All,

Proud owner of a Y61 Patrol 3.0Di (2001 vintage) popping my head over the wall to say Hi.

For the last 12 years or so I have used another manufacturer's 4z4 offering (a grey import) as transport when required for the bossess, 4 kids, 2 dogs and occasionally the mother-in-law as well, and also as tug for our mobile holiday home!

Scarcity and silly prices when replacement time came round led to the search for an alternative, and the Patrol seemed to fit the bill nicely.

So far, after a month's ownership, I'm certainly not disappointed with the truck, even going so far to say that (failed flywheel excepted) I am really enjoying the Patrol experience.

One BIG question though - can I really not use 4HI on tarmac?

For the last 12 years I've enjoyed the choice of using either 2HI or 4HI on road as I felt fit. Can the centre diff on these beasts really not cope with lack of wheel slippage when in 4HI?

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Cheers all,

Kev

jims-terrano · 01-12-2017, 07:49

Hi Kev and welcome aboard. Sounds like a nice motor you have there, I’m fancying a trol myself but not for a little while yet. There are several people on here with Patrol experience on here so someone will be a long. If the drive train is similar to a terrano it doesn’t have a centre diff which is why 4wd couldn’t be used on a hard surface. This said I’m no Patrol expert so it may not be a similar setup as a Terrano.

Barrbeast · 01-12-2017, 10:06

Welcome bud, from another Trol owner

Had a 3.0 Y61 like yours previously and now running an older swb 4.2 Y60.

Jim is on the ball, there is no centre diff on the Trols so don't use 4H on tarmac as wheels need to be able to slip.

Deli-Beli · 02-12-2017, 00:37

Thanks both for your replies.

Yep, no centre diff would preclude use of 4Hi on tarmac!

Don't really know why I didn't think of that, other than that I sort of assumed that the 'diff-lock' switch was for the centre diff - which I now know it obviously isn't ....

Cheers,

Kev

panelbeater · 02-12-2017, 06:09

did you have a pj befor.

Blocky10 · 02-12-2017, 10:47

Hi and welcome.

Barrbeast · 02-12-2017, 11:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deli-Beli

Thanks both for your replies.

Yep, no centre diff would preclude use of 4Hi on tarmac!

Don't really know why I didn't think of that, other than that I sort of assumed that the 'diff-lock' switch was for the centre diff - which I now know it obviously isn't ....

Cheers,

Kev

Rear axle difflock, far better

Deli-Beli · 02-12-2017, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by panelbeater

did you have a pj befor.

Not a pj but it's 'cousin' Delica

Cheers

Deli-Beli · 02-12-2017, 11:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barrbeast

Rear axle difflock, far better

Mr K · 02-12-2017, 14:55

Hi and welcome

Have you got any pics of the Delica, I think they are kind of cool.

Banshee · 02-12-2017, 16:50

Oooohhhhhh Delica action????

PICS!!!!

don simon · 02-12-2017, 20:19

Thought about something like a Delica, they seem rather practical, and got more headroom than a Terrano/.
Welcome.

Davey Boy · 03-12-2017, 09:18

Welcome aboard Kev!

How/why did your flywheel fail?

Barrbeast · 03-12-2017, 18:07

Bet money it was the usual DMF issue Davey

Davey Boy · 06-12-2017, 10:00

My clutch is slipping at the moment, and getting worse.

01-12-2017, 01:04	#1
Deli-Beli Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: North West Vehicle: Patrol y61 3.0Di Posts: 5	Yet another Newbie Hi All, Proud owner of a Y61 Patrol 3.0Di (2001 vintage) popping my head over the wall to say Hi. For the last 12 years or so I have used another manufacturer's 4z4 offering (a grey import) as transport when required for the bossess, 4 kids, 2 dogs and occasionally the mother-in-law as well, and also as tug for our mobile holiday home! Scarcity and silly prices when replacement time came round led to the search for an alternative, and the Patrol seemed to fit the bill nicely. So far, after a month's ownership, I'm certainly not disappointed with the truck, even going so far to say that (failed flywheel excepted) I am really enjoying the Patrol experience. One BIG question though - can I really not use 4HI on tarmac? For the last 12 years I've enjoyed the choice of using either 2HI or 4HI on road as I felt fit. Can the centre diff on these beasts really not cope with lack of wheel slippage when in 4HI? Any advice greatly appreciated. Cheers all, Kev

02-12-2017, 16:50	#11
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01-12-2017, 07:49	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Hi Kev and welcome aboard. Sounds like a nice motor you have there, I’m fancying a trol myself but not for a little while yet. There are several people on here with Patrol experience on here so someone will be a long. If the drive train is similar to a terrano it doesn’t have a centre diff which is why 4wd couldn’t be used on a hard surface. This said I’m no Patrol expert so it may not be a similar setup as a Terrano.

01-12-2017, 10:06	#3
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Welcome bud, from another Trol owner Had a 3.0 Y61 like yours previously and now running an older swb 4.2 Y60. Jim is on the ball, there is no centre diff on the Trols so don't use 4H on tarmac as wheels need to be able to slip.

02-12-2017, 00:37	#4
Deli-Beli Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: North West Vehicle: Patrol y61 3.0Di Posts: 5	Thanks both for your replies. Yep, no centre diff would preclude use of 4Hi on tarmac! Don't really know why I didn't think of that, other than that I sort of assumed that the 'diff-lock' switch was for the centre diff - which I now know it obviously isn't .... Cheers, Kev

02-12-2017, 06:09	#5
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,625	did you have a pj befor.

02-12-2017, 10:47	#6
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Hi and welcome.

02-12-2017, 14:55	#10
Mr K Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: South Northants Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Y61 2.8 Posts: 1,145	Hi and welcome Have you got any pics of the Delica, I think they are kind of cool.

02-12-2017, 20:19	#12
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	Thought about something like a Delica, they seem rather practical, and got more headroom than a Terrano/. Welcome.

03-12-2017, 09:18	#13
Davey Boy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Dartmoor Vehicle: Patrol ZD30 SVE Posts: 960	Welcome aboard Kev! How/why did your flywheel fail?

03-12-2017, 18:07	#14
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Bet money it was the usual DMF issue Davey

06-12-2017, 10:00	#15
Davey Boy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Dartmoor Vehicle: Patrol ZD30 SVE Posts: 960	My clutch is slipping at the moment, and getting worse.