Life of a 3.0 TD Jackaroo ?
Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 22, 2004 at 23:43
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Steviebee
I have owned a '99 3.0 TD Jackaroo since new. Apart from a few peripheral problems such as injector oil seals and ratting steering (both corrected under warranty) the engine, gearbox and running gear are running very sweet at 110 000 kms. The body is rust free and could easily last for 20 (?) years. I am wondering how long the vehicle will last before major problems occur, such as worn out engine, or gearbox u/s. or other major costly trauma. I realise that much depends on how the vehicle is treated by the owner, driving style and conditions, servicing intervals etc.. Whilst I consult my crystal ball, I'd be interested to hear from other owners ..........
Can other Jackaroo TD owners please advise how many trouble free kms they are achieving before major components become generally worn out and require replacement or rebuilding ? 250 k, 300 k, 400 k, ???
Cheeers, Steve
Reply By: Member - Gecko (WA) - Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 10:49
Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 10:49
I am on my 3rd Jack had a 91 td (old shape) traded it on a v6 94 model when it had done 150,000 mechanic told me it was in excellent shape, I now have a 99 td just about to come up to 100,000 none of these have given me any problems the v6 i sold after 120,000 was too costly in fuel, and I do love my td's, I change my oil every 5,000 as recommended but also only use one mechanic who knows the jack very
well.
All in all i would recommend this 4b to anyone I know the post below has had problems but I guess we all buy a lemon from time to time, My father had a 90 4 cyl petrol that had over 250,00 on it no problems at all.
Cheers
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Reply By: Savvas - Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 15:47
Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 15:47
Generally 300000km + should be achievable given appropriate maintenance, but you never know when something may give out unexpectedly.
My V6 is coming upto 90000km, still on original brake pads. Shocks generally give out early, especially the front ones so look for signs of oil leaks on the shock body. Another item to watch out for is the CV boots on the front axle.
I have also read somewhere (not sure where) that the injector seals are now regarded as needing replacement every 80000km. So might pay to keep that one in mind.
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Follow Up By: Jackman - Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 20:13
Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 20:13
Savvas, did you do the cv's yourself cause the boots on my 95 jack have gone. If so are they hard to do cause I've heard that they can be really tough to remove.
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Follow Up By: Savvas - Sunday, Dec 26, 2004 at 06:53
Sunday, Dec 26, 2004 at 06:53
Hi Jackman,
I haven't done them yet, psyching myself up for it.
If you follow the service manual method it can be a very long winded process. I'm looking at doing it this way ... click here. Which SHOULD be quicker. However, it will still be messy.
I'll also be ordering the POP-RI boots from Mecatech, rather than going for the standard or OEM type. Click here for the boots. $120 for the 4, plus $10 shipping from
Melbourne to
Sydney.
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