Patrol 3.0L Turbo Diesel 2000 Questions (Not bought yet)

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Originally Posted by liddell

thanks all for the input, I think he said he is going to fix it all, will call him tomorrow to see if its done etc, I'm quite happy with the vehicle overall, but will keep looking in mean time, think he is a bit doggey, well who really knows, will see, maybe I thought it was sluggish due to the fact I rode down on a Triumph Tiger 955i and this bike flies, lol,

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I'll tell ya what mate, riding that bike down would not have helped the sluggish feeling LMFAO

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Originally Posted by big_fletch

Top work there Tony, great writeup

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x2 tops again tony

will take ur advice and if its fixed I'll revist and what do you think if it is fixed, however, I do think, maybe I should just keep looking, on parramatta rd there are so many 4wd's out there, might go and visit over the weekend and just look around, its something I don't want to rush into

Definately don't rush in. I realise you're probably very keen to get a Patrol but you need to make sure you're putting your hard earned money down on the right car, keep looking there are heaps of 3l Patrols out there. It took AB (forum administrator) 6 months to find the right car, very frustrating for him but well worth the wait.

Tony

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Originally Posted by roofy

id keep looking mate there are others around
if your prepaird to spend big dollars on this one,myself id look elseware

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Do you think that's a lot of money for this?
everything else out there appears to be a lot dearer for same year model or a lot more for just another 2001, I think I keep looking, it appears to be the general opinion.

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Originally Posted by liddell

will take ur advice and if its fixed I'll revist and what do you think if it is fixed, however, I do think, maybe I should just keep looking, on parramatta rd there are so many 4wd's out there, might go and visit over the weekend and just look around, its something I don't want to rush into

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Nah don't wanna rush into it mate, something may come up that suits you perfectly and in awesome nic

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Originally Posted by liddell

Do you think that's a lot of money for this?
everything else out there appears to be a lot dearer for same year model or a lot more for just another 2001, I think I keep looking, it appears to be the general opinion.

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it costs you nothing to look,if you find another one you like or this one crawl under neath and look at the diffs, seals,floor,bash plates look for leaks gouges bent parts,take a magenate with you just a small one,run it over the body see if there is bog or dead skin there,lightly tap the cancer spot see how far it has gone under the paint
hope this helps GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR SEARCH

You are a master in your own right Tony, top detailed reply.
Liddell, honest opinion keep looking, heaven comes to those who wait.

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Originally Posted by YNOT

The Outside bumper trims are coming off, which he said he would glue back.
There is a smallest amount of rust ( a bubble under paint on left door ) and the same on passenger window frame. Just under the seal, every where else looks pretty good. Be very careful, rust is like cancer, you can patch it up but it always comes back. Did you check underneath the car?

I've noticed that the 2 front doors lift slightly when closing on the catches, is this normal for Patrols? (think doors have dropped slightly) Worn door hinges on their own are not a big issue, but what else is worn that you didn't see. The vehicle has obviously had a lot of use.

On passenger side both up switches for power windows don't work, had to use master switch on drivers door, to put back up. (fuse, switch replace????) Will need new switches on the doors, you may be able to repair the old switches. Should be fixed by seller before roadworthy.

Interior seems really good condition.

Clutch before I started car was light then got really heavy, I thought it was a clutch problem, however when started it only gets only slighty heaver, does this patrol engine work on clutch somehow? This sounds normal, Patrols have a vacuum booster on the clutch.

Biggest problem though is when driving from 2 and a half revs and above get this vooring sound (like a siren just getting louder) when you change gears it goes away. My first thought was the turbo making this noise, but then when I turned the aircon off, I didn't hear it any more, but I didn't on the home straight returning car so didn't test properly and had no time do check again. so what do you think??? Turbo???? Aircon compressor??? anything else???? By your description I would suspect A/C compressor.

It seems a bit gutless, but also not too bad, my concern is will it be able to tow, 1st gear seems the worst, and when you go up hills, is it going to maintain speed or will this car die and end up back in 2nd gear doing 20 or 30klms per hour whilst all others are doing 100klms up the same hill, always though diesels were notorious for pulling power, or tractor like slowly, this car feels like it wouldn't get that good 4wd slowly, better 2nd gear end at least 2 and half revs to pull. A bigger exhaust will get the turbo responding at lower revs. On paper the standard ZD30 and TD42T had almost identical peak power and torque figures. If the engine is still good it should have no trouble pulling a trailer. Mine (3l auto) pulls a heavy camper trailer very nicely, on longer hills I sometimes have to back off to keep the EGT's going too high.

So I know its a lot to take in, but I would really appreciate your expertise on this, I want to make the right choice.
I would keep looking, there are better examples out there.
Tony

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I have to agree with all above. I dont know alot about each particular model,(of Patrol) but I do know a bit about car sales. Stay away from yards if you can. Buy private. I looked at probaly 15 GU's before I convinced my mechanic to sell me his. You need to take your time. I just did the door hinges on mine ( thanks Rod) and not a big drama. Sounds like you'd have to spend alot before you can even start modifying for yourself. And always lock the hubs in on a test drive.. From what I've seen around it seems a little expensive. But, ultimately it's your choice. Good luck

wow thanks for all the responses, if we were taking votes, sounds like its a keep looking, seeing all you own a Patrol, and the consensis is to keep looking, thats exactly what I will do.