2001 GU Patrol
Submitted: Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 09:20
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Cary W
Have just purchased a 2002 GU II Patrol, 175,000 on clock.
Well serviced and maintained.
When should I expect it to self detonate?
With all the horror stories I've now read I'm thinking it can't be far off.
Just came back to Melb from FNQ. Did not see any GU's dead on roadside.
Have I purchased a time bomb?
Reply By: Member - Rocker (NSW) - Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 09:39
Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 09:39
01/02 Model - Petrol, Diesel ? ? ?
It's the later 3 litre models ones you read of that go bang.
I'm guessing a 4.2 diesel, No problems with these ol oil burners.
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Reply By: Member - Tony H (touring oz) - Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 09:40
Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 09:40
Hi Cary
Isnt that a little like saying I have swallowed a teaspoon of cyanide ....how long have I got.......
You bought the vehicle knowing its checkered history your the one who is responsible....
Best of luck, I hope you dont have any dramas
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Follow Up By: Cary W - Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 10:00
Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 10:00
Tony,
Just being a little cynical.
No one seems to get on and say they own one and its been a great vehicle.
having said that when I have been researching other vehicle, Jacks, Pajeros etc you get the same types of posts.
Anyway I'm happy with purchase and wont be driving with one ear on the bonnet listening
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Follow Up By: Dave(NSW) - Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 10:07
Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 10:07
Cary,
If you
check on here
http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/ You will get heaps of info on how to prevent any dramas and anything else you want to know about your vehicle.
Cheers Dave
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Reply By: Old Dave - Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 14:11
Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 14:11
Hi Cary w.
I bought my o2 3lt 4 years ago i put a chip into it, dawse valve, blocked egr,
3" exhaust, it had 16300km now has done 285000 no problems touch wood
i am very satisfied with it.
Regards Dave.
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Reply By: fisho64 - Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 15:37
Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 15:37
Im sure you got it at a VERY good price :-)
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Reply By: Member - Malcolm (Townsville) - Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 16:18
Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 16:18
Cary
I used to own two ZD30 (3 litre diesel) Patrols. 2003 model was a GREAT vehicle. I upgraded???? to a 2005 model and blew the thing up. Do a search on here for "Four cracked pistons".
Have you purchased a bomb? Not if you keep the safety pin fastened ;-)
Malcolm
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Follow Up By: snoopyone - Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 16:57
Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 16:57
My next door neighbour just brought his
home last week after parting out $8000 after his 2005 blew up. Doesnt drive fast, was coming
home from
Darwin when it let go.
Nissan paid a fair proportion of it luckily
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Reply By: Motherhen - Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 18:23
Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 18:23
Hi Cary - Assuming it is the 3 litre td for you to throw in a baited the hook. Your heading shows 2001 but your text says 2002 - the former is probably correct as the Series III came out October 2001. It has fairly low kms for its age. Look after it and you will have a good vehicle.
Motherhen
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Follow Up By: Member - Bentaxle - Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 17:54
Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 17:54
Hi Cary
I've got a 2000 3LTD and travelled 340000 (10yrs old) before she detonated last year. Fit Dawes valve and keep your MAF (mass airflow sensor) clean service it regularly and you should have a reliable truck
Mike
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