Diesel Gas results.

Gazal,
I stuffedup mate.
See below.
Sorry to mislead.
Jeff H.

Andrew,
I reckon you're pretty close to the mark. I probly zigged when I should have zagged.
120000km would cover the gas install I reckon.(Unless I've stuffed the arithmetic again).

Can't answer the chip question, as that was fitted subsequent to the gas. Will keep it in mind when next I see the mechanic.

Thanks, not that 120,000km is that much either to break even, if you want to justify the financial sides of thing. The other benefits seem to be worth it.

Another quick question, was the exhaust mod a requirement of the DG install, or just an extra that was bought at the same time with the chip?

Andrew

Andrew it was recommended rather than mandatory, so in for a penny, in for a pound.
Besides, it was spend the savings on something usefull, or blow it all on the Princesse's wedding.......... . What priority?
Regards,
Jeff.
ps. It looked like I'd have to re-route the exhaust to accommodate the cylinder, so that was done first, as far as the tailpipe, which was fitted post gas. Then the young feller suggested the chip, so it was sort of a crazy, unplanned sequence.End result is very satisfying. JH.

Greybeard, You haven't missed anything, the 50,000km to breakeven is wrong. Your figures are correct.


Mark

Agree with you greybeard. My error.
Man, I could use mowing as a mate - he doesn't waste words.And, as we all know, we're all born with a set allocation of words, and when we use'em up, we die.
Jeff H.

"If we only made decisions on the basis of a financial 'business case', most of us wouldn't own a 4B, let alone spend a fortune on mods."

Well said and very true!

I pick up our next 4by tomorrow and put the heritage listed paj out to pasture.

A sensible decision would have seen me driving a crummydore or similar.

Pete

Sorry off topic guys, but what did you end up buying Pete?
Cheers Pete

2001 Jackaroo TD.

Just drove it away from the yard.

Pete

Hope it serves you well Pete. Since I have fixed the intake gasket problem on mine I cannot believe how much grunt it has.
Cheers Pete

It's about the ownership of the vehicle. If it is privately registered (and thus qualifying) he can still have an ABN and be registered for GST and claim back the GST.

Mowing,
The tax office was consulted prior to claiming GST exemption for both the gas and chip install. If you'd like more detail, please MM me.
Regards,
Jeff H.

Mick,
No I didn't have it dynoed step by step, and I admit to being a bit disappointed with economy gains, as extended range in isolated areas can be pretty damn handy.
The ute certainly pulls much better, and feels totally different to drive. Sorry to be subjective, 'cause that's worth diddly squat unless you know the base from which one is speaking.

Mick we have no tow ball fitted, nor are we rough'ntough. The old trayback looks stock standard: no big spotties (In my dotage,I detest night driving) or big fatties. And as for a lift! Sheesh, I'm flatout dragging the bones into the Ole Girl as it is.

No, the thirst for torque came last time over Big Red, 2 years ago.
W to E crossing, with easterly winds.We just (JUST) crawled over the lip at the top. Next mob sent up a Hilux. He fell a bit short. Next came his smart-arse team leader in a Cruiser. Simply not a problem: very impressive. Except he didn't help his [less experienced] mate out, did he?

HELLO TASMANIAN BUSHTRACKERS! ARE YOUR EARS BURNING??

Mate, I've lusted after a tad more grunt since that day. Money is tight, and to chuck $4000 at an upgrade weighs heavy, and is most certainly not done for the sake of bravado.

I reckon I'm done eh.
Any further errors or omissions, feel free to front'n centre.
Safe travels you mob.
Jeff H.
ps. sorry Mick. Re sealed road driving; can now overtake without engaging 'over the horizion' radar. Life is indeed good. jh.

I agree TerraFirma. 9% equates to around 15c discount @ $1.70/L
(PLEASE god, let my arithmathingy be right this time), which is probably insignificant: yet I'll be amongst the loudest to bleat when the price jumps up to $1.85 again.Human nature, I guess.
And yes, I'm disappointed that cost saving isn't greater.

But, a range extension of 20% is a very handy gain.
And as others have said, the unit is far more pleasant to drive - something that is difficult to appreciate until you've tried it.

Filling up CAN be amusing or embarrassing. Some staff become quite alarmed when they detect a possible 'drive-off', and if anyone can offer a viable solution, please, I'm listening.

Sorry, the only figures are those at the head of the thread.
Regards,
Jeff.

I look forward to your experience. Let's know, please, either Forum or mm.
Jeff H.