Back in 1999, Nissan got the jump on its opposition when it released a turbocharged version of the 4.2 litre diesel Patrol. At that time, it was the only large four wheel drive wagon that offered a large capacity turbocharged diesel engine. The Patrol was well suited for rugged off-road work and heavy duty towing applications, and it was very competitively priced. More recently, there has been a new wave of ‘high-tech’ (more…)

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Nissan Patrol Reference Document ZD 30 SPECIFIC (MOSTLY) ENGINE PROTECTION
In order to look after your engine there are a few things you can do, it is all pretty simple really, the best way to keep your engine running optimally is to keep an eye on it and use products that can better protect it, a basic list is as follows;
- Snorkel – Probably the most important item for any diesel engine. On a Patrol the air intake comes from inside the left hand (passenger) side guard. As you drive the dust that is stirred up from the front tyre is sucked up into the guard and into the filter thereby blocking it quickly. (more…)

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VS131 Setting/Locking Tool Kit includes the Camshaft Setting Tool to ‘lock’ the camshaft in its correct timing position, a Crankshaft Locking Pin and Injection Pump Locking Pin. Additionally the kit includes the essential Timing Adjustment Assembly required to adjust and fix pump timing/cam sprocket position during the engine timing procedure. The correct engine ‘timing’ position will need to be re-established whenever service work requiring cylinder head removal, camshaft/valve train adjustment, or major engine repair has been carried out.
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The BD X-Tuner Power Programmer is for 2003-2005 Dodge Ram trucks equipped with a 5.9L Common Rail Cummins turbo diesel engine. The X-Tuner is a very simple instrument to operate. All procedures take place in the comfort of your cab with the downloader hooked up to the OBD II (On Board Diagnostics) port. Operating this downloader does not require any mechanical background.
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The AirDog® Fuel Air Separation system is a Premium replacement lift pump and filtration system for the Dodge Cummins diesel engine. A complete installation kit is included. The AirDog® delivers clean fuel to the engine free of virtually all air/vapor and at a positive flow. Thus, allowing the engine “test cell” performance and efficiency, while in “real world” use. The AirDog® FP-100 flows 100 GPH and is recommended for stock and slightly modified 6.7L Cummins Diesels up to 550 HP. The AirDog® FP-150 is recommended for highly modified 6.7L Cummins Diesels up to 1,200+ HP. PureFlow products are manufactured with a personal touch, unsurpassed attention to detail and the most stringent quality control.
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