patrol 4.5 1998

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Hi guys, my son has just brought a 4.5 patrol gu 1998 with 172,000ks on the clock,LPG,in good nic and has auto trans.What I like to know ,what are they like on gas and what problems do these model have .cheers Uppy
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Reply By: Robin Miller - Tuesday, Jun 24, 2014 at 14:29

Tuesday, Jun 24, 2014 at 14:29
They have no known epidemic type problems , however heads usually suffer on gas, espically if its old mixer type gas system.

Particularly check out valve clearances.

172k isn't much for a 16 year old car , more likely is general wear & tear & deteriotion
of hoses belts etc if they haven't regulary been done.
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Follow Up By: uppy - Tuesday, Jun 24, 2014 at 14:52

Tuesday, Jun 24, 2014 at 14:52
thanks Robin,Its really been looked after .He wanted a 4.8 like mine but this came up for a good price.cheers Uppy
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Reply By: freedomseeka - Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014 at 19:31

Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014 at 19:31
Not sure if the 4.5 came out with an extra auto transmission cooler but if it hasn't got one then I would recommend getting one fitted and make sure the transmission has been serviced.
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Reply By: Alan S (WA) - Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014 at 20:56

Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014 at 20:56
Hi, Uppy

More importantly when is he getting it Dirty!

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Follow Up By: uppy - Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014 at 21:49

Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014 at 21:49
how are you ? what about a catch up drive somewhere, how is your boy?
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Follow Up By: Alan S (WA) - Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014 at 22:37

Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014 at 22:37
Catch up drive is a good idea.
The boy is still on his learners, probably have his full license by Christmas. I have let him drive on one trip through dwellingup. His instructor was a bit unsure if it qualified for the log book, but it was to late I had already written it up.

I have a couple of free weekends coming up, have you still got your same mobile No?
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Follow Up By: uppy - Thursday, Jun 26, 2014 at 08:37

Thursday, Jun 26, 2014 at 08:37
After this weekend we will be free .Yep same mobile number ,Nik got the 4.5 Alex on his L . Ive still got the GQ and a 4.8.Be keen to catch up. Cheers Uppy
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Follow Up By: Alan S (WA) - Friday, Jun 27, 2014 at 21:44

Friday, Jun 27, 2014 at 21:44
I will give you ring in day or so.
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Follow Up By: uppy - Saturday, Jun 28, 2014 at 18:49

Saturday, Jun 28, 2014 at 18:49
Thanks Alan looking forward from hearing from you
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