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In Tasmania mate, so yes it does cold but it shouldn't do that. I have a couple of other gu utes with td42t engines in them and although I had some trouble with one a few years ago idling rough and...

Hi thanks for the replies sorry it has taken so long to answer, I have been away for work. I had 2 glow plugs that were buggered and I replaced them all last night but unfortunately it hasnt fixed...

Mudski u may be onto something. My mate wasn't home so I broke out the multumeter and from what I can gather the glowplug resistance when they are out of the vehicle should be 1 ohm or very close to...

Hi thanks for the replies, in reply to mudski I haven't tested the glow plugs I am hopeless when it comes to electrics but I will take it over to a mate of mine now who is pretty good with electrics...

Hi all its been quite awhile since I posted a thread on the forum but I have a problem I can't solve and I am hoping someone can offer some advice that will help me fix the issue I am having. I...

Thanks mate, i am reading up on intercoolers at the moment trying to figure out the way to go. I am going to bite the bullet and buy the 12mm pump, now it's just the turbo and intercooler i have to...

Thanks Rossco, which type of front mount intercooler did u use mate. Also thanks for the borg Warner part number and recommendation i will check it out. It's a nightmare trying to decide what to go...

Thanks for the replies. That's half the problem O-TJ -O, there is so much stuff out there to choose from i don't know where to start, what's good and whats rubbish? Thats the main reason i put the...

Hi all i am having the fuel pump rebuilt on my 02 gu td42t and i want to get some more power while still maintaining reliability. The td42t makes around 152 hp (114 kw) standard so i am thinking 200...

Hi all! i have broke the end off the front right axle on the gu ute and i have a spare left hand side complete axle assembly. I am trying to separate the birfield joint from the axle so i can use the...

You are 100% right TJ, myself or anyone else can't go putting the names of people or business names up for all to see accusing them of whatever the case may be without being absolutely certain of...

Sorry for late reply Billsgu, auto electricians checked and tested everything that could be checked and tested electrically regarding the glow circuit including relays, timer and glow plugs...

Hi all i didnt get any further in finding out the true origins of this engine, as in what it was originally out of or which country it was from, the little i was able to research on it indicates that...

Its all very interesting isnt it. Now for the kicker, its in Melbourne are there any volunteers to go meet this character and check it out for me...?😁

Hi all thanks for replying, i knew something wasnt right when he answered my add with this engine stating it was a complete engine with all accessories including turbo and fuel pump out of a factory...

I am not getting far in the way of solving this problem despite the knowledgeable and detailed troubleshooting advice from those who replied, which by the way is greatly appreciated. I put a piece of...

Hi all a couple of quick questions regarding the td42t engine. I have had 3 gu patrols with td42t engines in them and i am a little confused at something i just learned. I recently advertised that i...

Thanks for the reply MB. I have been given so much poor advice from too many "experts" and havent found a solution, thats the main reason i put the post up on this forum asking for help. I appreciate...

Thanks Winnie, Cuppa i will do that tomorrow afternoon and get back to u. Yes it definitely takes longer cranking it over before it starts. Where do i extend the fuel line from, should i do it...

Hi thanks for the replies, i will try to recall everything i have done to rectify the problem. First i thought it must have been glow plugs so i bought a new set and put those in but it didnt do...

A good day to everyone. I was hoping for some help with a problem thats driving me crazy with my 02 gu cab chassis td42
( 330000 ks ). When its cold upon start up it blows a ridiculous amount of...

Thanks mate

Thanks for the welcome. I started a thread last night after i introduced myself about a problem i am having but it hasnt come up for some reason i obviously did something incorrectly. Thanks again...

Hi everyone my name is Badger and i am from Tasmania. I joined the forum a few years ago and to be honest i am not sure whether i have introduced myself properly to u guys or not so i will get the...

Hi all, this is one of my first posts so please excuse me if i have placed it in the wrong area of the forum. My 2002 gu td42 has recently developed a knocking sound in the engine which has me a...