Advise for father in-law

[florix]

Hey all

My father in-law owns a disco which just shat its self (overheated). He has been thinking (prior to this) of trading in and buying a patrol or a cruiser. I would like to give him some advise on patrols and know that a 4.2 is the way but as his money is short he may not be able to afford one. I need to know the quality of a rb30 or which is the next best option for a diesel GQ/maverick. Or what cruiser engine is best to go for. I have a rd28eti engine and box in the shed which can be used but as I just got rid of this engine to upgrade to a TD42Ti I know the difference in quality and power. Any advise would be great but also keep in mind his budget involves repairing a disco first in order to pay for a patrol/cruiser (I prefer patrol)

[threedogs]

Depending on the $$$$ available a 4.5 petrol GU might fit the bill. Driven hard they are thirsty but plenty of power.
Send BOB a pm he takes his every where towing his pop up jayco, Plus you have the dual fuel option

[BigRAWesty]

I will x2 with TD. The TB motors are just as strong as the TD's just use a little more juice.. Driven nicely it won't be to bad, and imo the price difference between the petrol and diesel will pay for a lot of fuel..
You can pick up non turbo TD's for the 5-8 thou mark, you just gotta hunt around and be prepared to wait, which may be hard in this situation.

[florix]

His budget is what he can get for the disco. It's in great nic so with a fix of the current issue once we further investigate will mean say 5-6k? Maybe 7

Will be keeping to diesel and yeah wouldnt mind a turbo. They are out there but it's just finding one thats the problem. What is the say buying priority for diesels? Rd28, Rb30,zd30 td42?

[BigRAWesty]

TD42 of course if you can. The zd30's are GU onwards and come with all the problems..
The rb30 and 28 I have read are prone to head gaskets, but apart from that a solid motor, just under powered for towing big stuff..
Nothing wrong with an NA TD42. Up to half a mill in mine and just started replacing bits.. Completely original, clutch, injectors, hoses the lot..

[Winnie]

The RB30 is a petrol motor mate. If you looked for long enough you could get a TD42 in that price bracket but you're mainly looking at RD28s

[florix]

Oh I thought I was but just found a fella selling one stating it was diesel lol.

Another thought I have is if I upgrade my turbo system on my 2003 td42ti will everything from that bolt up to an older td42 na?

[NP99]

How bad is the overheat job. I have some good contacts in the Disco world.

[florix]

Not sure yet but I am thinking head. One bolt was squirting water out, a heater hose busted and the fuel return was split. She won't kick over now. When we pull her apart will have a better idea but any help on that side would be appreciated too

[nissannewby]

Oh I thought I was but just found a fella selling one stating it was diesel lol.

Another thought I have is if I upgrade my turbo system on my 2003 td42ti will everything from that bolt up to an older td42 na?

Yes it will go onto an earlier NA. Maybe a few minor things will need changing like sump drain.