Backpacker around the country

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Originally Posted by French

Hi everybody !
I'm here (Syndey and after Canberra) in few days (16 october). I see this patrol :
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/quean...ute/1054633980
Want think about ? 520 000 km it's not too much ??????
And I have a question : timing belt or chain ? or other (may be pinion ?)
I read for TB42 it's a belt and for TD42 it's a pinion, it's true ?
I can't download the repair manuals, so I ask you.
Thanks

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Funny looking ute...
Thing I can see wrong is that its only got 1 month rego left. so, you're up for another $600 approx in 4 weeks time.
You should wait for others to comment on it, but I think it's too dear
Hope you have a blast while you're here.

Hard to tell unless it's taken for a test drive. As KW saaid, be aware there is only one month of registration left. You should be able to use this fact to get the price down by at least $1000. If you buy it the seller must give you a "pink slip" from an authorised mechanic so you can get it registered in your name. Get at least third party property insurance in case you have an accident.

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Originally Posted by French

Hi everybody !
I'm here (Syndey and after Canberra) in few days (16 october). I see this patrol :
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/quean...ute/1054633980
Want think about ? 520 000 km it's not too much ??????
And I have a question : timing belt or chain ? or other (may be pinion ?)
I read for TB42 it's a belt and for TD42 it's a pinion, it's true ?
I can't download the repair manuals, so I ask you.
Thanks

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hi mate, the td is gear driven so no belt, thats why they are so good, offer him 5k for it and see how you go, 520k is not too much as long as its been looked after. good luck in the search and holiday.