Advise needed

[Donbar]

Hi just purchased 99 gu patrol with 240000kms on it,can anyone tell me what i need to look out for in terms of major mechanical work that might need to be done to it.First 4wd so have no idea of what I might be in for. Thanks

[Bob]

Hi mate. Could you advise the Specs of your Patrol ie Motor Size Petrol or Diesel Auto or Manual and the somebody might be able to help you

[Donbar]

Sorry about that,told you I had no idea LOL. It is a turbo diesel 2.8ltr 5 speed manual.Hope this helps for anyone out there that is willing to help me.Any input would be greatly appreciated

[patch697]

Do you have the service history on it & of so it would be worth posting up what was done on its last 3 or 4 services.

[Donbar]

Hi, about 12000ks ago it had brand new complete head,head gasket, cam belt etc,injector pump & injectors,bushes done(swing arm I think),new glow plugs,diffs,gearbox & transfer fluids replaced.Hope this helps

[the ferret]

Sounds like you have a good motor then.
First thing to do, regardless of what you've been told by the previous owner.. Dump the cam belt, fit a new genuine one along with new tensioner and idler and loctite the crank bolt.
Nizzbits is the man to supply these genuine parts. No I have no connection with Nizzbits, just had great service and prices.
Rod.

[Donbar]

Why would we need to do that and how much would something like that cost?

[Ghost]

basically the 2.8 is not a very reliable motor, it needs very regular servicing and by changing the cam belt and tensioner etc you have a better chance of it lasting longer. these things were pretty good at detonating at around 200k. someone here should be able to fill you in on what goes wrong with them and give you a hit sheet of what to watch out for.

[the ferret]

Well, if the cam belt, idler or the tensioner fail, you will be up for a brand new motor, you get no warning, it just stops dead and you start digging deep into your pocket.
Also, how do you know the crank bolt was loctited when the belt was done, if it was done at all ?.
Unless you know for absolute certainty it WAS done, then I suggest you change it, bit like insurance really. About $400 plus labour, not difficult to do yourself.