Rookie Patrol (and diesel) Owner - what should I do first?

[SiberianPatrol]

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My bus with a 2'' lift and 33'' tyres, might need to look at suspension..
I have from ebay a Blupac 2'' lift kit, Springs and shockers, was about $600 Aussie,
I notice you have manual hubs as well

There is a difference for sure. I looked at a rig similar to yours before I bought mine. It was red and had a lift and was mechanically sound but the body was dinged up and the interior was rough.

I'll just have to add a lift kit to my future mod list. Yes manual hubs are the boss.

[SiberianPatrol]

Anyone know if I can swap out the headlights on my 99 GU with the clear ones from an '02 GU? They look like the same shape in he catalogue but the marker lights/turn signals look a bit different on the 2 models.

[Bush Ranger]

Not sure on the 99 GU (series 1 aren`t they?), but I have heard that a series 3 head lights fit in to a series 2 GU. If the Series 2 are the same as series 1, then they should fit. Don`t quote me though. I heard that the indicator lens are slightly different, but do still fit. From what I have heard.

[SiberianPatrol]

Not sure on the 99 GU (series 1 aren`t they?), but I have heard that a series 3 head lights fit in to a series 2 GU. If the Series 2 are the same as series 1, then they should fit. Don`t quote me though. I heard that the indicator lens are slightly different, but do still fit. From what I have heard.

Thanks Bush Ranger. I'll check them out tomorrow when I go to the shop. They aren't that expensive for the lenses here.

[SiberianPatrol]

Looks like the first thing happening is a trip to the mechanic tomorrow. Had the engine quit on me while driving today @90kmh and it was hard to start again after it stalled. Could be a faulty relay or something more serious with the electrical. Hopefully it's nothing serious.

Can anyone tell me for sure if the injectors are electronically controlled on the RD28T engine?

[SiberianPatrol]

Well diagnostics showed an error code from the injector sensor/controller and it is getting hard to start once it gets up to operating temps, so something is definitely up with the electrical. Need to book another appointment with the electrician to get it all sorted out. Also found that the kingpin bearings and swivel hub gaskets need replacing, some miscellaneous bushings and suspension parts are worn and the clutch slave cylinder needs replacing.

Nothing too major - just seems like it is showing its age a bit. On the hunt now to track down the needed parts to get everything fixed up.

[threedogs]

Can you put a pic of the front and rear to compare lights.
Mine is a S3 with clear rear lights I filled with LED reverse lights.
Great at night lol

[SiberianPatrol]

Can you put a pic of the front and rear to compare lights.
Mine is a S3 with clear rear lights I filled with LED reverse lights.
Great at night lol

Here's the front lights, threedogs. The back lights I know are the same shape and are compatible.

[SiberianPatrol]

Well, aside from changing out the usual parts (belts, hoses, suspension bushings, etc.), the first mods going on the Patrol will be some upgraded headlights and taillights from a series 3 GU. Will get those installed next week and post up the new pix.

[threedogs]

Would love those headlight washers, I dont think our
headlights have that spread style glass on them either.
Are the mag wheels OE or after market