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Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by loosnut, Jan 20, 2015.

  1. Jan 20, 2015 at 7:29 PM
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    loosnut

    loosnut [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Anyone ever owned one? possibly lookin at an 01 v6 with possible bad head gaskets.Any input would be appriciated.
     
  2. Jan 20, 2015 at 7:31 PM
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    bad head gaskets can lead to engine problems.
     
  3. Jan 20, 2015 at 7:33 PM
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  4. Jan 20, 2015 at 7:35 PM
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    The head gaskets on the nissan v6s often go bad, I had a 4 cylinder, gasket issues too. Its not a terrible job to change them, just do the timing at tht same time too.

    I loved my 97, ran untill 270k or there abouts. Would have gone longer but my partner insisted I get a new truck.
     
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  5. Jan 20, 2015 at 8:03 PM
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    I use one for a my lawn business and honestly beat the hell out of the thing its an 02 with a v6 has about 97k on it the only problem we had was a gasket and a fuel pump and power steering. however these rust like hell but still cranks right up every morning and tough as nails almost got one of a tacoma just never liked the looks
     
  6. Jan 21, 2015 at 11:43 AM
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    I have owned three Nissan V6s (all '04s. One died in a collision, traded the others off for something else). They were excellent vehicles. If either of the last two had been 4wd I would still have it. Can't speak for head gasket problems. Mine didn't have any.
     
  7. Jan 21, 2015 at 12:42 PM
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    thanks for the responses.
     

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