2003 Jackeroo t/d

I have a 2002 model... don't know why they go as well as they do.. maybe the turbo..maybe the 118Kw power & the very high torque. I know they have more grunt than a current Prado....I tow about 2250kg and there is no stopping it until the very sophisticated electronics have a glitch and for some reason they go even better on ULSD...

No snags to report, while noting......1. If it has the new 2 battery set up, that should get rid of starting problems (that a lot have had).2. If he stays with the genuine air filter (as opposed to after-market oiled foam type) all should be fine.2. Some of us who want to keep it long term are cutting engine service intervals in half (oil plus main filter at 5k - oil plus both filters at 10k).As with most in this class, DON'T ask 5th gear to do much work - just cruising with moderate load - soon as things get heavy, back to 4th.I'm up to 87k on my 99 SE TD - still happy.

I've got 160,000km on my '98 model with no complaints. I've probably racked up 20,000km towing 2500kg of boat in that time too. I bought it for it's torque which is fantastic when towing. We regularly travel 700km with the boat hitched and we do get alot of looks when we overtake!

Problems so far include:
- leaky injector seals (I had no problem with until GMH did a recall and it turned out the replacements were faulty)
- Alternator died at 145,000km
- Clutch change at 150,000km but given the heavy towing I was quite pleased with 150,000km

Only complaint is lack of ground clearance although we regularly travel with 100 Series cruiser and 80 series and they get stuck in places I don't and vice versa.

I've been thinking about a new vehicle for awhile but just can't decide. Would love TD 100 Series but can't justify the huge dollars.

If your friend's vehicle has only 60,00km he should be in for a good time with a very capable vehicle.

Thanks for your input, these vehicles seem to be underated because of ealier models' faults, he paid 10k less than an equivalent pagero.
Thanks

Hi DOZER, I have a 99 TD, 115,000ks have had injector seal fault as mentioned, also used a oiled filter and check engine light comes on some times but performance or economy is not affected.
Am very pleased with it especially at the bowser compared to my mates petrol jack.
Neesds to be serviced at bit more but is easily done at home.
The correct grade of oil is important for starting.
Email me and I can send you the Holden recommended oils for the TD.
byersfam at iprimus dot com au
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Will