Info on buying a Patrol

[rkinsey]

From what i understand mate, the early GU 3.0ltr TD Series 1 and 2 are the ones to stay away from. Just look up some threads about the ZD30.
I got a GU series 2 but have done the necessary mods to help out.
with a 30k budget mate, you would get an incredible vehicle mate.

There is alot of info out there mate about the ZD30 grenading problems, but im a firm believer that if you treat your car good, it will return the favor

good luck mate

#172 edition of 4WD Action mag has a complete write up on the ZD30 and what the look out for mechanically. It covers why they have problems and how to avoid/combat them.

Cheers,

Rob

[ova50]

#172 edition of 4WD Action mag has a complete write up on the ZD30 and what the look out for mechanically. It covers why they have problems and how to avoid/combat them.

Cheers,

Rob

Thanks Rob, I was just looking at the 4WD Action mag website. would you believe that edition 172 is out of stock.
Cheers
Daryl

[Leighw85]

Thanks Rob, I was just looking at the 4WD Action mag website. would you believe that edition 172 is out of stock.
Cheers
Daryl

The article is not that great. it lacks alot of the details.
there is far better information on the forum mate

[Skull]

The auto's are superior in the bush. Much safer on rutted hill climbs where you are close to roll over. Gives better control with one foot on the brake and the other on the go button. No rolling back or stalling which may be all it takes to roll her over. Still would not have another auto to tow with though. Just use the old handbrake on those hills, not as easy or effective but good enough for me. Don't stress about the dual mass fly wheel. Yes they are expensive, but they all are. I don't know of anyone that has had to do one. Gets talked about but never seen I think. On of those thing that gets mention on one forum and regurgitated around every other by some dick with no idea (probably a toyata driver... LOL).

[GRA.GU]

Daryl, I agree with Skull on that one, ie the dual mass flywheels. But yes, there are after market solid ones available .
Also agree re ease of use in the bush. I've been caught in a manual in a river crossing where a large rock or hole has forced me to change gear - obviously undesirable - but not the auto. Climbing desert sand dunes is another forte of the auto - the manual has lost its momentum with a gear change but the auto forges on.
Graeme.

[ova50]

Thanks Skull & GRA.GU.for the info. Still finding my way around the site, Have found a lot of info using the forum search.
Cheers
Daryl

[taslucas]

The auto's are superior in the bush. Much safer on rutted hill climbs where you are close to roll over. Gives better control with one foot on the brake and the other on the go button. No rolling back or stalling which may be all it takes to roll her over. Still would not have another auto to tow with though. Just use the old handbrake on those hills, not as easy or effective but good enough for me. Don't stress about the dual mass fly wheel. Yes they are expensive, but they all are. I don't know of anyone that has had to do one. Gets talked about but never seen I think. On of those thing that gets mention on one forum and regurgitated around every other by some dick with no idea (probably a toyata driver... LOL).

My mate just replaced his clutch (GU TD2.8). he went for a Exedy Tuff clutch ( the best he could find). He also replaced the fly wheel but replaced it with a solid one. He couldnt find any reason that a solid flywheel would be a bad idea.

[Sunexim]

There such be a great info, which i had never familiar with.
Thanks for it.

[bobby-didge]

4.2TD dont buy nothing but