Monday, Oct 23, 2006 at 12:33
Make sure the timing belts have been replaced when you get it - they have 2 - a main one and a 'balance belt' .If not sure, do it anyway - cheap ins for motor.
Aside from that, I've replaced front wheel bearings, a seal in P.S box, and 2 glow plugs (which are cheap). in the 5yrs I've had
mine, so no dramas or quirks really.
It had a full serv history, incl 5k oil changes, so to me, this made mileage it had (140k) fairly irrelevant. Got 230k now - no problems or oil burning.
The motor, despite being ''old school'', has a good reputation for being a robust unit (was also in early paj's), The turbo is only a small low pressure unit, but makes a huge difference, while not over stressing.
Make no mistake - it's no rocketship (unless compared to a lux 2.8d)
They are easy to service yourself, so make sure all fluids & filters are kept clean. check this in serv history
Could do a lot worse for a lot more $$$ -
Nissan highly strung ZD30 ''blows'' to mind...........
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