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    Seeking information on 3l engine reliability & ABS

    I've just joined because i am looking for informastion on the 3L GU model. Some background before my question - our 1999 GU 2.8l six struggled to pull the Jayco Swan outback on the recent bitumen trip Victoria to Lamington NP, in Qld. it also lacks ABS , airbags & stability software. Before the trip It just had the injectors cleaned, pump timed, and put out 68kW peak to the back wheels. I'm researching a better replacement for over-60's driving abilities & for towing the Swan around this country on hols. I understand the 3l 4cyl engine has given serious problems in early versions (oil cooling issues, blown pistons & blocks) - if I was to buy a newer, secondhand GU 3l manual, I would want to buy a year where they both have ABS and have sorted out the 3l engine issues. I don't have the budget for new or near new, nor to own one that has low fuel economy. What year would be the earliest to buy to get ABS and reliable 3l engines? Thanks-in-anticipation (my other car is a Citroen XM, 2.5l TDI 5-sp, & have done all work on it for 10 years so far)

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    G'day mate - Welcome aboard. Great people, information and laughs to be found on the forum, so don't be shy and join to make the most of it.

    Someone will be along to assist mate no doubt - plenty of experience and knowledge on here, so I'm sure you'll be guided in the right direction.

    Enjoy!

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    Hi and welcome to Nissans Nut House Mr Hill


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    G'day buddy,
    Great bunch around here mate, great advice, heaps of knowledge & experience and some great laughs too,
    Try posting Q in mechanical section where the gurus lurk, good luck buddy,

    Welcome aboard.Enjoy the ride

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    "Try posting Q in mechanical section where the gurus lurk, good luck buddy"

    Have done so, thanks for the tip. IDH.

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    Welcome mate,

    I am also newbie and there seems to be heaps off info here. I got a 08 crd and it tows very well for a 3lt 4cyl. I was blown away actually as i am towing above what is recommended atm... and she does extremely well...

    Dr Drift...

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    Gday mate welcome aboard gotta good mob here full of great info and advice

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    03 and onwards is the magic year that they fixed the problems. A st model will have everything you want gu 3's and 4's
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    Welcome to the forum mate
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    g'day mate and welcome aboard


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