thoughts on 2.8 l GU patrol

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I had one for 180,000k. Never had any problems with it & couldn't fault it. Not as powerful as the modern diesels but it certainly held its ground with vehicles of that vintage.
Only sold it because we wanted a ute.

To slow to be safe for me Brendan , and not enough power to get out of a decent sand blow , but thats not for everyone and we probably need to know more about the type of use you would put it to - remember its basically a car gearbox not like in the other GU's.

Hi Brendan, I had a 2.8 GU for 5 years (I don't know about the GQ 2.8) ST Manual and thought it was a great vehicle went everywhere in it,towed horse floats,camper trailer & Caravan,whilst it was no rocket you basically had to drive it on "boost" to get any performance out of it. Four wheel driving was excellent although you have to drive them accordingly whilst my mate would climb a steep track in low second (80 series cruiser) I had to be in low 1st to keep the vehicle on boost otherwise it was a handful to drive. I did 178,000km in the Patrol without a hint of trouble & based on that I would recommend the vehicle to you especially if it has v/good service records & obviously has bee well looked after. Unlike other Patrols the 2.8 GU has 95kw with 252 nm of torque. The 3 ltr 118kw & 380 nm torque, the 4.2 114kw with 360 nm torque and the 4.8 Petrol motor develops 185kw & 420 nm of torque & is still one of the most powerful 4WD's around however very poor fuel economy but then again you could run LPG too with a power loss & I personally don't like petrol vehicles in the bush but that is only my opinion. Hopes this helps. Regards

Hi Brendan

HARD CHOICE buying new vehicles ????
I am driving a Forester at the present....however I have had 2 Jackeroo's one petrol and one diesel and both used vehicles each had their pros and cons but against other second hand 4x4 I would certainly look at the latest model you can get in PETROL. Jackeroo is still a good all rounder at a good price
Brian

Brendan at lest take a 3.5 v6 Jack for a drive you will be amazed at the power, and smoothness, and silence after the 2f. Not knocking the 2.8 gu, but they would not see which way the 3.5 went. Mine is quicker then my old 253 LH SLR with better economy. But if you intend doing desert runs go diesel, the 2.8 diesel Paj is also a good thing.
Cheers Pete

The 2.8tdi GU is a great vehicle. I had one for 10 years did 340000km and didn't have a problem.....until the harmonic balance came loose and I wasn't quick enough to spot the problem. I would recommend you check this part closely to ensure that it hasn't been bodgied up and if all clear just check torque it every other service.

There is a 1999 GU 2.8 in the trader section of this web site phone number of 0427910406 ask for Jim the vehicle has only done 108,000km.