Should I buy this Patrol?

[MrAwesomer27]

Hey just wondering on your guys' thoughts.

I've found a 1993 GQ Patrol TI with a tb42e engine and 320,000k's. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/stot...ail/1198031338

I went and had a look at it, the inside door trims are missing, seats are ripped, there was oil around radiator under engine block, on top of diff and around front brakes. After jump starting it, the engine sounds good, no knocks, no visible radiator leaks, all fluids were fine except the owner mentioned it needs steering fluid, engine was reconditioned in 2014 and I couldn't find a spot of rust.

So it'll need new seats, door trims, battery and steering fluid.

[Rossco]

She needs a bit of work but rust free is a big bonus. Price seems about right would be a good little project, give it some love and should come up alright.

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[mudnut]

Give it a compression test and cooling system pressure test. If they are ok and If you can score another interior for cheap, then go for it

[MrAwesomer27]

I bought it for $1000, and drove it an hour home, it was all good.
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[Avo]

I bought it for $1000, and drove it an hour home, it was all good.
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Hey matey...instead of steering fluid as a need..download the manual...i rebuilt mine in a coiple of hours...easy as....no more oil n cheap to fix....congrats on 5he new 4b to hwy

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[MrAwesomer27]

Hey matey...instead of steering fluid as a need..download the manual...i rebuilt mine in a coiple of hours...easy as....no more oil n cheap to fix....congrats on 5he new 4b to hwy

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I've downloaded the service manual, do you mean rebuild the power steering?

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[Avo]

I've downloaded the service manual, do you mean rebuild the power steering?

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Yeah if it is leaking oil...it is an easy fix

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[MrAwesomer27]

Turns out the problem is still there, it keeps blowing clamps and it's split two hoses. Any ideas, the Power Steering works for a bit then it blows and all the fluid leaks out.

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[Plasnart]

Buy new lines? Cutting and reclamping old split lines doesnt surprise they split again.

[PeeBee]

Check the hose or pipes are not blocked. There should be a pressure relief valve in the circuit, maybe thats the culprit, as the pump can be heard going over the relief if you turn the wheel to hard lock - this would tell you if the relief is working or not. I think these systems run at around the 1500-1800psi - big pressure for a tiny hose clamp. Check the hose is correctly rated for the duty and if its the pressure side of the pump, consult the manual to see if the connections should be crimped or similar.