What are the TD28's compared like to the TD42?

Hey all, I'm currently looking into buying a GQ, and as you all know its hard to get your hands on the TD42's these days since everyone wants to keep them ;p I was wondering what the TD28 are like? In terms of power or reliabiblity? and of corse we cant expect much out of a 4 cylender...... I rarely tow trailers or anything like that, Ill be using it as my everyday/hardcore 4wd/tourer truck more than anything... But obviously the choice would be the 4.2 if I can get my hands on one... Haha
And I've had the EFI before but daym those things suck fuel like cray o.O

Let me know of what y'all think....

The GQ's had an rd28 in them which is a turbo 6 cylinder diesel. They aren't fast by any means but are still alright. They are known for head issues so look for one with a good service history.

Actually its an RD28 and they are a little Six mate ;)

They do well and are reliable, tune up well and you would be happy with it. Not a TD42T though but still a diesel.

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Originally Posted by Mattonpatrol

Hey all, I'm currently looking into buying a GQ, and as you all know its hard to get your hands on the TD42's these days since everyone wants to keep them ;p I was wondering what the TD28 are like? In terms of power or reliabiblity? and of corse we cant expect much out of a 4 cylender...... I rarely tow trailers or anything like that, Ill be using it as my everyday/hardcore 4wd/tourer truck more than anything... But obviously the choice would be the 4.2 if I can get my hands on one... Haha
And I've had the EFI before but daym those things suck fuel like cray o.O

Let me know of what y'all think....

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The 4.2 EFI love the juice but leave the rest in standard form for dead ........
I personally wouldn't touch anything less than 4.2 L, but your budget will determine what you can or cant get
Even a TD42 with small boost,still isn't much of a match for the 4.2 EFI ......

Take it your not interested in a Dual fuel GQ, bit cheaper to run and initial cost cheaper too.
Whatever you buy I would imagine most problem are already sorted.
Once you get your butt in seat you'll be right I'm sure

Matt,

You should be able to find a GQ 4.2 Diesel fairly easily, and the prices seem to dropped a little too.

I have never driven the 2.8 and they could be OK, but I can't imagine them being as good as my old 4.2.....

Mic

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Originally Posted by happygtu

You should be able to find a GQ 4.2 Diesel fairly easily, and the prices seem to dropped a little too.

Mic

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I thought that as well, till I had a look at carsales.com
Prices seem to either hold well or gone up .....

I would hold off until you find a 4.2 cause you will get in a 4.2 one day and you will be disappointed with yours. the 2.8 is reliable but doesn't have the diesel grunt you will bee looking for (just seams like it not all there).

I have just bought a 4.2 diesel last week and i'm glad that i spent a bit more and got what i wanted. In my opinion save up more or wait till one becomes available and get a 4.2.

I have had my td 4.2 turbo for six months it is a power house but i cant see how a td28 can give similar results for pulling such a heavy vehicle, i have been through some soft sands and i was very glad to have the 4.2 at the time. If your gonna get a GQ get the best sort TD 4.2 with turbo