hilux 3.0 turbo diesel for towing
Submitted: Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 13:16
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hi guys,
just looking for a 4x4 to upgrade from my ol patrol and have found a 98 lux with 194k on the clock,
would like to know what sort of life would you expect to get out of these motors and what they are like towing i have a old windsor pop top and would expect it to weigh about 1500 kg fully loaded ,
any other advice would be greatly appreciated
cheers
Reply By: Lex M (Brisbane) - Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 13:41
Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 13:41
That would be an aftermarket turbo I believe.
Believe the KZN165R factory 3.0TD started in late 99 early 2000.
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Follow Up By: archar - Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 07:20
Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 07:20
sorry it is a ''99'' . how would these go pullin the van?
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Follow Up By: Lex M (Brisbane) - Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 11:39
Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 11:39
I tow an offroad camper trailer with
mine. Not quite that heavy but close. No problems. Electric brakes help.
If your new to turbos make sure you give it a cool down when you stop, particularly important if you've been towing.
Be careful about towing in 5th gear (overdrive). Search the
forum for more on that.
Those motors last forever with regular service.
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Reply By: Rip64 - Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 07:46
Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 07:46
G'Day archar,
I have a 2003 KZN165R and have an older style Jayco offroad camper, all up fully trip loaded it comes in at 1500 kg (give or take)Had to install Electric brakes as Hilux is pretty light but I feel very comfortable with power to weight and stopability.
Brian
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