He's just keeping his options open, in case he's neighbour changes his mind.Originally Posted by Winnie
He's just keeping his options open, in case he's neighbour changes his mind.
2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.
Two mates both have 98 GUs with the 2.8. They will cruise along all day and have plenty of power for normal driving and touring. Lack a little power on steeper stuff or if towing but a good little engine.
Hello from Under Down Under!
MEGOMONSTER (14th November 2013)
As it's been said the only real issue is with the heads, they tend to crack but once replaced seem to be all good. Just make sure they have a good service history and it's dry (no leaks).
Oh and it's no 4.2
BigRAWesty (14th November 2013), MEGOMONSTER (14th November 2013)
I have a 2.8td GQ with the 3" straight though as people have said not the best for towing but never let me down and I managed to keep up
1996 GQ 2.8TD 3" straight though, draws and oh so much more
BigRAWesty (16th November 2013), MEGOMONSTER (14th November 2013), threedogs (14th November 2013)
I know a couple of guys who have 2.8 TD - they tow - but find they are under powered - they seem ok off road.
1991 GQ LWB 4.2 Carby dual fuel, 32 mud claws, 2 inch lift, LSD's front and back
And its Toooooooo High for the Ball & chain
MEGOMONSTER (15th November 2013)
I thought they would be fine for the off road stuff, but I experienced watching Kev's truck (krbrooking) struggle on a few of the bigger hills. Where we said to use second gear and floor it, like we were doing, 3ltrs and 4.2 petrols, his just couldn't do it. He had to use first otherwise when he lost a little momentum he would lose enough rpm's in second to force him to stop and try again in first. If the engine was chipped and had a bigger exhaust it may have been a different story.
He had slick tyres on though. Would make a lot more difference than a bit more power.
I've been naughty and looking at 4.2 GU's lately, some how con the Missus into taking my car and I build a beast.
2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.
Haha the last trip got the mind ticking did it?
My brother would love to build one of these.
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While would love to build one of these.
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2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.
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