Xtreme
9th March 2014, 07:31 AM
Hey everyone,
Recently purchased a 2000 GU Auto to tow a van on our trip around Oz. Decided to go with the patrol as 1. was within my price range. 2. I like the strength of the drive line and 3. I just like the look of them :). Originally had a bit of a panic after purchasing it and THEN reading all about the motor issues but then figured its luck of the draw with 2nd hand cars anyway. Its got 240k on it but seriously looks like it just came out of the factory, not even a scratch underneath it so I am 99% certain its never left the tarmac. Also had all log book services every 5k so thought it was an ok buy.
Am in the process of getting the Dawes and EGR done, have purchased a 3 inch exhaust to put in along with boost and EGT gauges (how much do you need an oil catch can?) and will also pull out and clean the MAF sensor. Have purchased all the oils and filters to service it (11 litres in the gearbox! - I drive a suzuki so I nearly passed out) and have fitted a steel bullbar, Runva 9500lb with dyneema and 24" LED bar to some tabs I welded to the bar (wiring was fun to learn). Am in the process of getting some wires through to power a fridge in the rear and also installed a cargo barrier -bit of cutting and shutting to do to clear the child seat restraints (I have 3 child seats) which run to a CRAB bar. (Also just to let everyone know thats after a cargo barrier I got mine from Opposite Lock 4x4 in gosford for $370 - cheapest I could find by a long long way). Fitted it with 5 new 33" BFG A/T's - they are a good combination and have found them to be really quiet on the highway despite reading many posts that they are loud.
Thats about it for now we are heading off on the 13th so hopefully I finish all the engine work before then and look forward to learning more about it all here on the forum.
Recently purchased a 2000 GU Auto to tow a van on our trip around Oz. Decided to go with the patrol as 1. was within my price range. 2. I like the strength of the drive line and 3. I just like the look of them :). Originally had a bit of a panic after purchasing it and THEN reading all about the motor issues but then figured its luck of the draw with 2nd hand cars anyway. Its got 240k on it but seriously looks like it just came out of the factory, not even a scratch underneath it so I am 99% certain its never left the tarmac. Also had all log book services every 5k so thought it was an ok buy.
Am in the process of getting the Dawes and EGR done, have purchased a 3 inch exhaust to put in along with boost and EGT gauges (how much do you need an oil catch can?) and will also pull out and clean the MAF sensor. Have purchased all the oils and filters to service it (11 litres in the gearbox! - I drive a suzuki so I nearly passed out) and have fitted a steel bullbar, Runva 9500lb with dyneema and 24" LED bar to some tabs I welded to the bar (wiring was fun to learn). Am in the process of getting some wires through to power a fridge in the rear and also installed a cargo barrier -bit of cutting and shutting to do to clear the child seat restraints (I have 3 child seats) which run to a CRAB bar. (Also just to let everyone know thats after a cargo barrier I got mine from Opposite Lock 4x4 in gosford for $370 - cheapest I could find by a long long way). Fitted it with 5 new 33" BFG A/T's - they are a good combination and have found them to be really quiet on the highway despite reading many posts that they are loud.
Thats about it for now we are heading off on the 13th so hopefully I finish all the engine work before then and look forward to learning more about it all here on the forum.