gu series 1,2,3 - differences

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The 3ltr is only in series 2 & 3 patrols. Visual differences are mostly in the front grills. Have a look at a couple ... you'll see what I mean.
Cheers
Andrew

The series one GU diesel is the 2.8TD 6 cyl, released ~1998.
The series two is the first 3.0TD 4 cylinder diesel, released ~2000.
The series 3 is the "upgraded" 3.0 motor, released ~late 2001, but not sure exactly when.
There was a recall on the series 2 that increased the oil capacity and pickup location, but it is NOT equivalent to the series 3 motor.

The easiest way to tell the 3.0TD series 2/3 apart is that the series 3 has mag wheels as standard and the rear tail lights have a substantial clear section. The series 2 tail lights are virtually all red/orange. Also, the series 3 have seat height adjusters for the drivers side. There are more telltale signs, but these are the obvious ones I know.

Cheers

Captain

Series 1 Blow up Engines
Series 2 Gearboxs
Series 3 they seem to have it sorted ....

most obvious way - look at the headlights - changed for all series and sometimes in between as well. rgds

Series 1 - clear rear tail lamp on left hand side only above bumper
Series 2 - rear amber indicators and red tail lamps above bumper
Series 3 - two large clear rear reflectors on tail lamps above bumper

Series 1 - clear rear tail lamp on left hand side only above bumper
Series 2 - rear amber indicators and red tail lamps above bumper
Series 3 - two large clear rear reflectors on tail lamps above bumper

Series 1 had:
4.2 NA and later Turbo Dielsel
4.5 Petrol
2.8 Diesel (Turbo Intercooled)

Series II was release March 2000
2.8 dropped
3.0 ZD30 release
All 4.2 came Turbo'd
New Grill and a change to rear panhard rod

Series III
4.5 Dropped 4.8 Petrol Release
Front Indicators/grill/ rear non working taillights changed to a chrome looking ones. Engine changes for the ZD30 to fix previous problems. After about 2-3months of the Series III , they stopped fitting Steel wheels to 'st' patrols instead fitting Alloy. Reason, Early GU wheels cracked and the newer design was worth more than the Alloy. Only STEEL wheel available were on the DX wide Wheel pack andthe Utes.

Unoffical Series IV was introduced when the 4.2 got the intercooler and bonnet scoop. This also saw new interor trim, second ciggy lighter.

Hope This Helps.

My advice, steer clear of a Series II if looking at ZD30 patrols, and try and buy as later model as you can.

Steve
(i had a july 2000 zd30 Patrol)

Design of the base of the rear recovery point bracket seems to change in shape between models as well.
Regards Chris