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G'day all,

Have a 1999 GU wagon with 4.2TD engine - 415,000klm. Have adjusted valve timing (tappets) twice - at 150,000klm and 280,000klm. It was hardly worth the exercise because adjustments...

I tried several outside temperature gauges - all failed within a few months.
Then I found this site...
http://www.car-lab.com/
Search for outside temperature gauges.

These are impressive...

G'day all,

Have a GU wagon with 4.2TD engine - 415,000klm. Have adjusted valve timing (tappets) twice - at 150,000klm and 280,000klm. It was hardly worth the exercise because adjustments required...

Problem solved...
I replaced panhard bushes - no change, so had experts look at swivel hub bearings. Some notchiness evident, and after installing the full swivel hub bearing kit the problem has...

Back again...
I have read heaps of posts about the death shakes, and have narrowed the problem to panhard bushes. Will check over Easter.
Bearings are okay - also swivel house bearings - adjusted...

Grateful for all replies.
Easter will now see me under the vehicle with an excellent check-list.
Thanks to all
nikko

G'day Wine-Maker,
Did you have the same problem - violent shaking - which you fixed by replacing the steering damper?
nikko

My '99 4.2 turbo GU wagon is stock standard and has just topped 395,000 klm. Engine is perfect, with original injectors. Just feed 'em clean fuel, clean oil, clean air and they will go forever. ...

G'day all,
A year or so since last post - been busy Patrolling...

My vehicle has travelled 395,000 klm and is stock standard. Steering and suspension components and bushes original, apart from...

G'day all,
A year or so since last post - been busy Patrolling...

My vehicle has travelled 395,000 klm and is stock standard. All steering and suspension components original, apart from springs,...

Thanks for replies - which is the correct category for my question?
Apologies for not knowing the system yet!
My Patrol is based in Maleny, Queensland.

G'day all,
My '99 GU 4.2TD has just turned over 300,000 klm with no problems. Just a slight oil leak from the vacuum pump. Anyone had a similar issue? Suggestions regarding pump repair /...