series 80 Sahara auto

thanks Brad for the info it sure does help, this 80 has only done 130000 clicks which for a diesl is not so many, so i am getting it tested by my mech. this week to make sure it is all ok, as much as one can, do you know of any weak points i should look for? regards James

On the constant 4wd vehicles the front hub drive plates are supposed to be a problem area, having said that my car has done 205K, I've done 50K without any mechanical problem. I follow the recommended service intervals and the car runs great. One thing I must say for the petrol engines is that the valve clearances should be checked every 40K, I had mine done recently and the performance increase was very noticable.

Hope this helps

Brad.

Hi Bev thanks for your info thats great feed back, very incouraging i already have a great deal more confidence to purchase this 80.
sounds like you have done a few trips that i will be doing which is excellent, regards James

Hi Dozer the year is 91 and its done 130 ks, so what was the main difference in motors post 95?
It only has 15inch wheels as well is that original? and does not have the extra fuel tank fitted... any idea what it would be worth? it certainly looks very clean and never been off road.
apreciate your feed back thanks. James

Ok, this sounds like it is a import...as some markets didnt put the second tank in....like Japan....does this one have 7 seats, sliding windows in the rear quarters, sahara printed on the sides of the car in the side garnishes?? factory diff locks, etc etc??
The 15 inch wheels are standard on this model. they should be mags.
The 95 and later models have multivalve turbo diesel motors, and dont need engine work done to the big ends....
Look for history with regard to servicing of this vehicle, and if it is an import, which it most probably is, check out the underneath of it, as they use salt overseas to break up icy roads.
Andrew

hi Dozer yes you are right it is from Japan no sahard printed on the side though and no sliding back windows, but has factory diff locks and a switch for sport suspension what ever that is? and the underneath is like new not a scratch to be seen . would you know the cost of puting in another tank? regards James

Not as easy as it sounds, because you have a few bits missing on yours....the switching solenoids, dash switch, a t/d tank, a filler valve and stem, a roof console and wiring with second gauge etc etc.the wiring behind the dash should all be there...but the roof wont be....
Easiest option is fit a std tank and pump over to main using a generic 12v fuel pump.....then everything stays simple.....probably best to get a std tank off ebay, or buy a long range tank from out of town 4x4....or get the lot from a wreck (check out land vehicle spares)
Andrew
ps 170 litre long range tanks are available, with a rear wheel carrier then needed...but the range would then be 2500 kms

Thanks heaps Andy your a mine of info, by the way i just found out today that it also a vx Sahra? anyway the long range 170 ltr sounds good and it already has a swing away wheel carrier . once again i thank you for so much info, regards James PS took it for a long drive today and it drives beautifully plenty of power and smooth transmission,

Hi Emo thanks alot for that special tip on decents i'm sure to try it out this week when i take her for a run will be interested to see how the tyres perform in the rough as they are not ones i've seen before.up north in the sand etc one would need an all purpose tyre i guess. i need to study up on all these things ... regards James