vehicle update

Hi Breno

I own a 3.0 TD Jackaroo, bloody brilliant car in most areas, with 1 major exception. The fuel system (injectors in particular) was a bad design, and even though they were recalled twice after the release of the car, they are still unreliable and very expensive to repair.

As an example, I had to get 1 injector replaced not long after I bought the car,(job done April 2009) cost approx. $950 inc. labour. I have since had a different problem (fuel rail sensor), and while in discussion with the Holden service manager, he mentioned that Isuzu will no longer supply 1 injector, only sets of 4, whether you need 4 or not, (dont need to be a mathematical genius to figure out the added cost of that repair!)

Damn shame, as the car is comfortable, fairly economical, will go most places the bigger 4wd's will go, (a lift and larger tyres recommended), and the right price for what you get. Also a good tow vehicle, within its limits. You would think that Isuzu would have gotten the injection right, (as I assumed), but sadly not. I believe the fuel system was a combined design effort between Isuzu and Cat.

A number of contributers to this forum have Jacks, and we all love them, but the petrol model is the generally accepted recommendation, but they are a bit thirsty.

Sorry, I know nothing of Jeeps, but thought I had better alert you to the potential problem with a T/D Jack.

Click on the 'my profile' link at the bottom of this message and you will see what I have got. Like I said, bloody terrific car in MOST areas.

Hope this info helps

Cheers, Dave

Morning breno.
Keep the fj45 and go and get a HJ60/61 toyota,or get the sarah in the 60 series which has the 12ht motor, if you live in Perth,they are easy to get a good one,or settle for an 80 series,parts are easy to get and you will still get one with a long life left in it.

Cheers for now...Williamh...Bunbury...WA.

I must agree with Bushwacker re the diesel Jack, no personal experience but a bit of anecdotal evidence around of their problems, a bloody shame really, but I can vouch for the 3.5 V6 version & you will get a cracker for $15k...a damn good
one for $10k. Can be thirsty if booted along, but I can get 15L/100 km towing a
C/t...IF kept under 100kph. Mines auto & I wouldnt bother with manual now.
Big, strong, roomy, only thing I have added is a LR tank. Still around with under 150k if you look hard enough...Ebay will give you a good guide.........oldbaz.

Yep - had a turbo diesel 3.0L SE 99 Jack for 8 years - sturdy beasts alright - as mentioned, pity about the "issues" that many of the diesels have suffered due to Isuzu and Caterpillar being just a bit too clever with injection technology. Reports suggest the petrol is a good allrounder though - compared to others in the class, the transfer case reaches a bit too low. As for prices - it seems that Jacks are still under-rated in general, so there are probably lots off great units around at keen prices.

Thanks for the info everyone. Had been keen on the diesel until i looked into the injector problem further. Heart is set on a late petrol model now. Seem to be some good buys to be had. Another question for the Jackaroo people - Is it worth holding out for a later wide-track model. Is there a notable difference / advantage in these vehicles?

Thanks again,

Brendan