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5 hard learned lessons about D40 2.5l diesel engines
Hi Guys, Here's a tale of disaster, but I did find out a few things that every D40 Navara/Frontier owner should know. One Navara has now chewed through three engines. Yes it's true. Maintained by different professional mechanics over it's life. All different suppliers and installers...- lakesideguy
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Comment by 'lakesideguy' in item 'Piece of crap'
Navara seized engine rebuild done! OK guys, here's the final chapter of the seized engine story...hopefully. Problem diagnosis: My "rebuilt" engine from HP Gem engines had a cheap after-market single row timing chain that simply tore apart at the links. Solution: Thanks to a forum suggestion...- lakesideguy
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Comment by 'lakesideguy' in item 'Piece of crap'
Thanks for the support and help guys. First implosion was due to a leaking cooling system cooking the engine. No warning light or hint of complaint or drop in performance until it just stopped. Reason for expiration of 2nd reconditioned replacement engine unknown yet. It seized just before...- lakesideguy
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D40 V8 Conversion
Titan V8 into Navara/Frontier Hey, you sound like you have first hand knowledge. Do you know anyone with actual experience completing this mythical task? I'm compelled to replace my engine again, and if I have to spend the money, this might be an option. Does anybody know any performance...- lakesideguy
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D40 Reco Engine Swap or something else?
Hi Guys, Just had my second 2.5l turbo diesel seize (88,000kms and 135,000kms) in my 2007 Navara. Merry Christmas. Full historical whinge available on my profile. Two different failures for two different reasons. Yes, it was serviced. No, not under warranty. Love the Navara, but looking for...- lakesideguy
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Possible issue with CTEK 250s
Sorry I don't have THE answer, but hopefully I can put some good karma out there for the future with some tips for common problems with CTEK250S: Do easiest stuff first... 250S has heat sensor measuring ambient temp around battery. So, if temp too high it will cut back the charge rate so it...- lakesideguy
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Comment by 'lakesideguy' in item 'Piece of crap'
Piece of crap :: 2007 Nissan Navara RX (2014-12-28 12:10:04)- lakesideguy
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