Thinking about replacing it with a diesel (don't let rickster hear that!!!) anyone know of any for sale, would like the GRX spec and auto looking around the R100K mark. Cheers Ian 
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As you all know I recently sold my 4.8 (daily runner and the fuel was killing me!) Thinking about replacing it with a diesel (don't let rickster hear that!!!) anyone know of any for sale, would like the GRX spec and auto looking around the R100K mark. Cheers Ian
Thinking about replacing it with a diesel (don't let rickster hear that!!!) anyone know of any for sale, would like the GRX spec and auto looking around the R100K mark. Cheers Ian -
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Re: 3.0 Di Grx
Ian l speak under correction but I am sure that japan auto has got motors for 15k this might help with getting one that is not in good order if you know what I mean
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Re: 3.0 Di Grx
I heard that !!!! 
Ian, I would look at a 2005 and upwards 3.0 Patrol. great fuel economy considering, and motor issues sorted out. May cost a few bob more that 100K.
4.2's are scarce and maybe not as practical....but as a daily runner and a few weekend getaways, the 3.0 is in my opinion the best bet.
Ian, I would look at a 2005 and upwards 3.0 Patrol. great fuel economy considering, and motor issues sorted out. May cost a few bob more that 100K.
4.2's are scarce and maybe not as practical....but as a daily runner and a few weekend getaways, the 3.0 is in my opinion the best bet.
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Hay Ricster just remember I still have my 4.5 to pull you up hills and out the mud!! So the oil burner would only be for work and back
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I'll take you on, on any mountain hill climb and yeah ..... even in the mud in my oil burner...... I'll even whip your butt in your new 3.0 diesel when you get it...... Just not on sand dunes please.... cause then you will definitely have to be there to assist if I get stuck... Would you have enough petrol to make it to the dunes and back??....
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Be careful Ian
There are different versions of the ZD30 motor, and they are not compatable. I know of guys who bought imported motors, only to discover that they do not fit in the Patrol...
There are different versions of the ZD30 motor, and they are not compatable. I know of guys who bought imported motors, only to discover that they do not fit in the Patrol...
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Re: 3.0 Di Grx
Cedric, you forgot about tarmac. Petrol wins hands down.ricster wrote:
Just not on sand dunes please.... cause then you will definitely have to be there to assist if I get stuck... Would you have enough petrol to make it to the dunes and back??....
Mud and rocks may be easier with a big diesel compared to most Petrols, but no butt whipping.
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Re: 3.0 Di Grx
Ricster, you are probably right, I would have run out of petrol! It's hard work for a 4.5 petrol patrol towing a 4.2 diesel so it can keep up! 
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Re: 3.0 Di Grx
..... ahhh but careful now you may just land up crossing over the dark side... sorry .... the oily side......Regards
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