Advice on a Holden Jackaroo diesel (4JX1 )

I looked at these once. Google Jackaroo diesel problems. the expensive issues go beyond having the recall done. I decided against it, I like reliability and choose to miniimise my exposure to technical support. The petrol jackaroo however is a excellent long living reliable vehicle and despite its heavy fuel consumption will probably be cheaper to own. I didn't buy a Jackaroo but I think the low purchase price of the petrol models along with its reliability offsets its high fuel consumption.

I regard not having bought one as a narrow escape as I had a very high opinion of Isuzu engines having owned a diesel rodeo. The 4JXI engine is a rotten lemon.

If you search this forum you should get some good info. I owned one. I loved it but it was a dog to start when cold (under maybe 15 degrees).
It also has a dual mass fly wheel clutch which cost me $1600 to replace.
Tim

Johnny
Parts are expensive
Engine needs nursing and extremely particular on oil
I would advise against buying one, on the basis that long term cost and even poorer resale value down the track will cost you more than other comparable sized vehicles.

In my view, forget it. I had one for 8 years and was lucky - many have had their fingers burnt. Parts are not an issue as I recall but mechanics who understand them are rare. That engine offered great performance for a 3L diesel in 1998, but Isuzu and Caterpillar were too clever with the injector system - the high technology for that day proved unreliable and costly all round. A few points I recall; Two oil pumps, two oil filters, failing injector seals, oil seeping into electrical looms, very hard to start in cold weather (unless you use very thin oil, which would be unsuited to hot weather and/or a worn engine), a decent amount of oil won't drain at oil changes (new oil mixed with old every time), the engine block and the head can never be shaved (if indicated, during an overhaul).......
The Jack is a robust carriage though - petrol seems the go.

Pajero Diesel.

A mate of mine has one of those.....I helped him with an oil change once.....what a PITA.

Two oil filters both hard to get at.....his had an exhaust mod & I needed to take the front drive shaft out to change one of the filters.......Betya lots of people are too lazy to change both or don't look for the second one.

OH yeh, it took like 7 1/2 litres of oil too.....and people recon they don't drain fully...hmmm

This engine look like an after thaught grafted in someones backyard.

Yeh his overheated and blew up too.

Plenty of better options on the market.

cheers