1500km later
Posted: 18 Sep 2017 11:56
Hi
I bought a Patrol pick up TD4.2 earlier this year. it is a 2008 model with 270 000km on clock.
I was happy at first with the bakkie. Unfortunatly a burst radiator led to overheating and it was discovered that the oil cooler was badly rusted and was loosing water fast.
After a patch up work at my local mechanic ( he tried his best but not a Patrol expert) I decided to load the bakkie on a truck and take it to Michael (Sojo Automotaive).
Michael discovered that the engine is sicker than I thought and he did a engine rebuild. Now after 1500km driving with the rebuild engine the confidence in my bakkie is coming back.
Leasons learnt:
- Don't be a over eager buyer - take the bakkie for a good check before purchase.
- It is worth while taking the patrol to a specialist like Michael.
- This patrol community is a good one.
- a Madman is your friend.
Thanks to the following people that helped in some way with the repair:
- Gustav Roux
- Tinus : sourcing the radiator and linking me with the rest of the experts.
- David Volschenk for the second hand oil cooler.
- Marinus Potgieter
- Michael Steyn for good and honest work on the engine.
Regards
Ferreira
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I bought a Patrol pick up TD4.2 earlier this year. it is a 2008 model with 270 000km on clock.
I was happy at first with the bakkie. Unfortunatly a burst radiator led to overheating and it was discovered that the oil cooler was badly rusted and was loosing water fast.
After a patch up work at my local mechanic ( he tried his best but not a Patrol expert) I decided to load the bakkie on a truck and take it to Michael (Sojo Automotaive).
Michael discovered that the engine is sicker than I thought and he did a engine rebuild. Now after 1500km driving with the rebuild engine the confidence in my bakkie is coming back.
Leasons learnt:
- Don't be a over eager buyer - take the bakkie for a good check before purchase.
- It is worth while taking the patrol to a specialist like Michael.
- This patrol community is a good one.
- a Madman is your friend.
Thanks to the following people that helped in some way with the repair:
- Gustav Roux
- Tinus : sourcing the radiator and linking me with the rest of the experts.
- David Volschenk for the second hand oil cooler.
- Marinus Potgieter
- Michael Steyn for good and honest work on the engine.
Regards
Ferreira
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