rkinsey
18th February 2013, 12:55 PM
I purchased this Patrol two years ago and have spent $5000.00 replacing the Head, Radiator, Waterpump and sundry other items but unfortunately, the mechanic that performed the work may not have done exactly what was invoiced. Now the car is overheating again due to foriegn material in the cooling system (Fine red mud)<br><br> and a few other issues I have found as well.
I took the Patrol to the boys at West End Diesel a week and a half ago for them to go over and diagnose the Patrols woes. I must thank them for taking the time to have a look at the patrol and give me an honest opinion on what they found. Well they came up with "Rob, if it was us, we would rebuild the motor" and this confirmed what I was thinking as well. They only charged me labour of $165.00 and they did a thourough job too. Thanks again.
So I have decided to take the Patrol off the road and rebuild it properly and repair all the other little things as well and when it is finished, I will have a brand new vehicle. I envisage this to take around 18 to 24 months before it is registered again.
So here is the "Wish List":
* Replace the RD28T with a rebuilt TD42 or TD42i - May need to find a doner car.
* Repair the Warn High mount winch with a new solenoid module and service the brake and clutch mechanism.
* Replace the CVs.
* Replace and service the wheel bearings.
* Service the power steering box.
* Service gearbox and transfer case.
* Service front and rear Diffs.
* Replace Uni joints on drive shafts.
* Replace all 4 disk rotors.
* Install a 2" suspension lift - Nothing too extreme, just need to fit 33" tyres under the guards so that I have a good allround tourer.
* Replace all suspension bushes with polly ones.
* Install extended diff, transfer case and gearbox breathers.
* Install 2 x fire extinguishers - One for the front and one for the rear.
* Add a full size roof rack with Highlift jack and shovel mounts.
* Install 2 x 20" LED light bars
* Install 4 x 8" LED light bars - Allround work lights
* Install a dual battery kit with a DC to AC inverter.
* Install 2 x rear anderson plugs.
I will keep this post updated but the first few months will be planning and information gathering while I save my pennys up.
If anyone has any suggestions, Im all ears!. I have been told to get rid of the PAtrol and just get another one. That may be the quickest way out of this mess but, you are only buying another car with different (or the same) problems and you are back to where you started.
I bought this Patrol for a specific purpose and the body and chassis are in really good nick. Its just the running gear that needs attention. While its off the road I can rebuild it properly and when it is finished I will have a better than new car that I know is going to do me for the next 15 years (because I will look after it)
I took the Patrol to the boys at West End Diesel a week and a half ago for them to go over and diagnose the Patrols woes. I must thank them for taking the time to have a look at the patrol and give me an honest opinion on what they found. Well they came up with "Rob, if it was us, we would rebuild the motor" and this confirmed what I was thinking as well. They only charged me labour of $165.00 and they did a thourough job too. Thanks again.
So I have decided to take the Patrol off the road and rebuild it properly and repair all the other little things as well and when it is finished, I will have a brand new vehicle. I envisage this to take around 18 to 24 months before it is registered again.
So here is the "Wish List":
* Replace the RD28T with a rebuilt TD42 or TD42i - May need to find a doner car.
* Repair the Warn High mount winch with a new solenoid module and service the brake and clutch mechanism.
* Replace the CVs.
* Replace and service the wheel bearings.
* Service the power steering box.
* Service gearbox and transfer case.
* Service front and rear Diffs.
* Replace Uni joints on drive shafts.
* Replace all 4 disk rotors.
* Install a 2" suspension lift - Nothing too extreme, just need to fit 33" tyres under the guards so that I have a good allround tourer.
* Replace all suspension bushes with polly ones.
* Install extended diff, transfer case and gearbox breathers.
* Install 2 x fire extinguishers - One for the front and one for the rear.
* Add a full size roof rack with Highlift jack and shovel mounts.
* Install 2 x 20" LED light bars
* Install 4 x 8" LED light bars - Allround work lights
* Install a dual battery kit with a DC to AC inverter.
* Install 2 x rear anderson plugs.
I will keep this post updated but the first few months will be planning and information gathering while I save my pennys up.
If anyone has any suggestions, Im all ears!. I have been told to get rid of the PAtrol and just get another one. That may be the quickest way out of this mess but, you are only buying another car with different (or the same) problems and you are back to where you started.
I bought this Patrol for a specific purpose and the body and chassis are in really good nick. Its just the running gear that needs attention. While its off the road I can rebuild it properly and when it is finished I will have a better than new car that I know is going to do me for the next 15 years (because I will look after it)