The Diesel Boys Maintenance Thread *4x4/4x2*

bleedingfreak · Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:25 pm Post subject:

So the Frontier is home.

It's the ZD30 - 3.0 TDi

147 hp and 230 lb-ft or torque Shocked

(BTW, new Mazda B2500 has more torque)

Only drove it a lil bit, still have to put in immobilizer, etc

So what do I need to know about this engine?

bleedingfreak · Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:33 pm Post subject:

equipped2ripp · Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:34 pm Post subject:

ZD30DDT 148hp, 232lb ft

the toyota has more torque i think as well.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:58 pm Post subject:

equipped2ripp, can I be ur padawon? Mr. Green

Tough it don't have an intercooler! But that can be fixed easily... Twisted Evil

equipped2ripp · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 5:11 am Post subject:

bleedingfreak · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:31 am Post subject:

I think the fuel filter in the Mazda might be clogged again - losng plenty top end power...

I used the Sakura last time. Anyone know where I can get the Bosch filters?

roadhog · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 11:06 am Post subject:

this was a very informative thread i have recently purchased a diesle vehicle and will be joining you'll here with my experience with products and what not. vehicle is
mitsubishi triton
3.2 turbo deisel
will let you'll know how it goes.
reading about the milage you guys get is just putting a smile on my face to join the deisel family

bleedingfreak · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 11:23 am Post subject:

roadhog · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:38 pm Post subject:

hard luck there my fingers is run away in me sometimes and press certain keys before others.

roadhog · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:42 pm Post subject:

bleedingfreak · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 1:47 pm Post subject:

Sweet...

Lots of power, and 255 ft-lbs or torque Exclamation

That has to be a class leader Question

With an 1905 kg curb weight though... Rolling Eyes

That's a heavy weight there

bleedingfreak · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 2:04 pm Post subject:

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation from Solar Energy International Biodiesel Workshop

http://www.biofuels.coop/pdfs/6_tech.pdf

Whatcha think?

roadhog · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 2:23 pm Post subject:

great read up there man will take me a lil while to read through it but has some nice info.
yeah it's a bit heavy but it's one amazing vehicle. onpar with the hilux and i believe it's the hilux's main compettitor. it is leading the class in power. very very confortable ride and suspention. as well as a great turning cycle for it's size. it also has more space than the hilux in cab. and the read seat is at a 25 degree angle very very confartable even in the back seat. will take some pics as soon as it's delivered for you guys. i like the shape as well hilux is to common this stands out on the road. but it's not a shape for everyone to like i must agree.

roadhog · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 2:28 pm Post subject:

but how can you not like a functional van that looks like this?

Click for full-size.

it just screams at you

KiD · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:22 am Post subject:

DROOLS!!

equipped2ripp · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:52 am Post subject:

triton.. blehhh

stick to the topic at hand, this is an engine maintenance thread and not a thread to post pics of diesel vehicles and have discussions abt them.

wagon r · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:03 am Post subject:

^point but GAWD DAMN that's HOTTTTT.. Exclamation

....but now that i think about it, i don't see why vehicle comparissons can't be included, after all, this thread is all about diesels and is the only one as such.

equipped2ripp · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:19 am Post subject:

but wagon boy... we have plenty threads with hilux, frontier, ranger et al... men does bring up those topics all the time asking about which pickup is the "best"

wagon r · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:25 am Post subject:

....fair enough.... Neutral

.....but the triton still take win... Mr. Green

roadhog · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:54 pm Post subject:

equipped2ripp · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:34 pm Post subject:

no scene man..
u know how some ppl does continue on and carry the topic off hand

sweeks · Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:20 pm Post subject:

What are common diesel problems?

Overheating
Black smoking
Burning oil
Loss of power
Anything else?

And what causes these problems?

bleedingfreak · Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 1:00 pm Post subject:

^^ Piss fuel from National Petroluem Marketing Company Ltd?

Diesels just need love... Laughing

From theory, diesel engines are supposed to run cooler because they rev lower.

Black smoking is a common, natural occurence of a diesel engine. Excessive smoking would be lack of fuel or air resulting in poor mixture.

As for burning oil, I've never really had that problem before. Always changed oil at regular intervals.

Loss of power with me usually came from fuel restrictions of the fuel strainer getting clogged, and to a lesser extent, dirty air filter.

roadhog · Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 5:53 pm Post subject:

so what are some things to be aware of for a first time diesel owner? ive read about draining the water from the fuel filter, piss fuel so use an additive.

sweeks · Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:50 pm Post subject:

My recommendations are :

Oil change
mineral oil 5 000-6 000km
synthetic oil 10 000 - 12 000km

I'm considering changing oil filters every 6000km (because I use after market brands i.e. Sakura). I recently switched to full synthetic oil (Mobile Delvac1)

Try not to let your fuel drop below quarter tank. I change fuel filters ever 10 000 - 12 000km (sakura fuel filter). I pretty much aware of where I fill up because of concerns of how these gas stations service their pumps. I use 3 gas stations ... Gypsy (Couva), Medford (Endeavour, Chaguanas) and the gas station next to Pizza Hut when entering Curepe from the highway.

It's real important to have a clean air filter. Turbo uses a lot more air than non turbo engines. I use Sakura air filters but currently looking for a K&N for my engine.

Again if you got a turbo, you need to put in a turbo timer or let the engine cool down (that goes for gas engines as well).... I think that was mentioned earlier on.

Anyway congrats and good luck.

equipped2ripp · Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 8:45 pm Post subject:

^^ ah hear that gas station by curepe there does have water in their fuel

sweeks · Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 6:25 pm Post subject:

Serious.... I haven't used that one in a while though... it's like last resort.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 7:22 am Post subject:

Heard the same thing bout that station

Plus it's really old.

Try filling up at stations where you know there are new tanks installed. Also, where they change the filters in a timely manner. I've been to some stations where the filter is so clogged the fuel just drips along. Not a good idea