Re: 1996 Patrol 4.2 SGL parts availability
Posted: 22 Jul 2016 08:44
If a reputable panelbeater ( I presume its one you chose and not the seller ) recons R8k to fix the rust, then it sounds like the rust is not major.
235 000Km is a fair bit of mileage, but also not a problem on the TB42 motor. They are also simple to fix and basically have no electronics ( ECU's etc. )
What does concern me, maybe slightly less now that the rust issue is R8k minor, is the fact that the owner has kept meticulous records of a fairly high mileage motor, but didn't take the same "care" of the bodywork by sorting out the rust issues before they got to this point, especially being that the Patrol is in the Cape..... I'm not trying to be a chop here, but purely voicing things I would be concerned about, if it was me buying that Patrol.
The brake shudder, could be a few things, also not a major issue either. It could be a small thing like simply tightening the wheel bearing up to spec again, or replacing the kingpin bearings or tie rod ends on the drag link. Worst case, it could involve excessive play on the steering wheel ( steering box recon )
" I phoned the "last one" (red one for 54K) earlier today. Apparently FSH, very low km, no issues. Owner is apparently moving overseas and wants to get rid of it quickly. Spoke to two guys at the dealership, but battled to understand them (foreign African accents). If it checks out it's possibly a super bargain. Anyone willing to go check it out? And not buy it if it's a bargain:) "
Hmmmm .... foreign African accents.... Sounds instantly scammy to me.... but hey I may be wrong. Did they tell you where the car is? Just don't deposit any money into their account.....hahaha. Is it a dealership? Whats the name of the place? If in south of JHB, I will go look at it for you.
235 000Km is a fair bit of mileage, but also not a problem on the TB42 motor. They are also simple to fix and basically have no electronics ( ECU's etc. )
What does concern me, maybe slightly less now that the rust issue is R8k minor, is the fact that the owner has kept meticulous records of a fairly high mileage motor, but didn't take the same "care" of the bodywork by sorting out the rust issues before they got to this point, especially being that the Patrol is in the Cape..... I'm not trying to be a chop here, but purely voicing things I would be concerned about, if it was me buying that Patrol.
The brake shudder, could be a few things, also not a major issue either. It could be a small thing like simply tightening the wheel bearing up to spec again, or replacing the kingpin bearings or tie rod ends on the drag link. Worst case, it could involve excessive play on the steering wheel ( steering box recon )
" I phoned the "last one" (red one for 54K) earlier today. Apparently FSH, very low km, no issues. Owner is apparently moving overseas and wants to get rid of it quickly. Spoke to two guys at the dealership, but battled to understand them (foreign African accents). If it checks out it's possibly a super bargain. Anyone willing to go check it out? And not buy it if it's a bargain:) "
Hmmmm .... foreign African accents.... Sounds instantly scammy to me.... but hey I may be wrong. Did they tell you where the car is? Just don't deposit any money into their account.....hahaha. Is it a dealership? Whats the name of the place? If in south of JHB, I will go look at it for you.