Patrol RX 2.8D?

[MnG2guys]

Hey I'm looking at this Patrol as an update to my 4cy petrol 4Runner. whats this 2.8 6 cyl diesel like? also has anyone taken one of these over the Maddigans line in the Simpson. that what I'm looking at doing with it. I look forward to feed back. I've always been a Toyota guy my self but who knows. thanks in advance

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[Kramer]

I wouldn't touch the 2.8 to save myself.

[pridhac]

I wouldn't touch the 2.8 to save myself.

Why not?

I only have experience of one 2.8 which I helped a mate intercool. It was awesome with the intercooler on it.

I have heard lots of bad about the 3.0, nothing bad about the 2.8 though...

[MnG2guys]

I wouldn't touch the 2.8 to save myself.

I tyake it you hate it! any reasons why? Is it under powered? it seem to have a lot or car to two around. thats why I'm looking at upping the anti with the 4runner 22R it's not enough grunt once loaded I don't want it to fail me crosscountry in the Simpson :( thanks for the point of view

[MnG2guys]

I wouldn't touch the 2.8 to save myself.

Why not?

I only have experience of one 2.8 which I helped a mate intercool. It was awesome with the intercooler on it.

I have heard lots of bad about the 3.0, nothing bad about the 2.8 though...

The deall had the opinion that the 3.0 had issues too. mind you he wants me to buy the 2.8

[UrbanRedneck]

I love mine even with the 35s on it it still goes alright and the fuel economy is now awesome i put new injectors in it I now get 1000ks to 150l of fuel.
Not sure why people bag them so much they are way more reliable than the 3litre piece of poo.

[badger]

if you want to load it up and do long distances dont waste your money.
they are under powered at the best of times let alone with a load on.

and yes to all the 2.8 lovers i have driven a few of them 2 of them boosted with pump mods.
id prefer a 4.2 with extractors, a turbo 4.2 is the go tho if you want to tour with a load on

[Rossco]

The 2.8's are under powered and have a tendancy to crack cylinder heads and you don't even have to over heat them. So be wary of investing your hard earned on one. 3.0's after 2001 are ok if not a little heavy on the juice. If you can afford one get a 4.2 turbo and put a 3 inch exhuast and boost contoller on it and you will be pleasantly surprised, with power and economy

[Sixty's Guy]

I'm no Patrol expert, but I was looking at buying one a while ago. I'm sure that I found that you can buy a power up chip for them that makes them go better.

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I'm no Patrol expert, but I was looking at buying one a while ago. I'm sure that I found that you can buy a power up chip for them that makes them go better.

or just buy the 4.2 in the first place.

[Sixty's Guy]

Thats fair enough, but the 2.8 Patrols can be had for a lot less $ than the 4.2 I think in an ideal world everyone would just buy the 4.2

[thehanko]

I'm no Patrol expert, but I was looking at buying one a while ago. I'm sure that I found that you can buy a power up chip for them that makes them go better.

will this also exagerate any likelyhood of problems such as cracked heads?

[Sixty's Guy]

I'm no Patrol expert, but I was looking at buying one a while ago. I'm sure that I found that you can buy a power up chip for them that makes them go better.

will this also exagerate any likelyhood of problems such as cracked heads?

I'm no Patrol expert

Dunno!

[MnG2guys]

Well I took the 2.8 for a drive, nothing wrong with it but it's just more of the same for me. it felt ok but I could not help but feel once i got 130l fuel and the gear on board it was going to be saying "I think I can I think I can" on the hills and undulations. Sooo Not enough improvement to warrant to investment at this stage. My eyes are open for other good desert rats to buy. thanks for the input guys

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98 GU DX Patrol TD42 - Price Drop

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Well, looks like the sale is falling through so we are back on the market.

Rear Drawers, UHF have been sold. Price reduced to $14999

ITEM:
98 Nissan GU DX Patrol 4.2 Diesel

CONDITION:
Good. 260'000kms with service history

REASON FOR SELLING:
No use for a large 4x4 anymore

PRICE AND PRICE CONDITIONS:
$14'999 ono


Looking for quick sale locally but willing to also transport for quick sale.

Quote for Perth to Sydney is $1339

EXTRA INFO:
2 Inch Heavy Duty Lift Kit (Lovell Springs OME Shocks)
285/75R16 MTRs 30 - 40 % Tread
Bullbar
Towbar (Reese Hitch Style)
Dual Battery System, Rear Sockets, Rear Anderson Plug for charging Camper/Caravan
Cargo Barrier
Sidesteps (not shown in pics)

LOCATION:
Perth, WA

CONTACT:
Via pm, or 0411167877

http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21459

[MnG2guys]

I wish I lived in Perth!!! I would like to drive this a bit and feel how it drives. I would be interested indeed. But how to do that? I will be in broken Hill in a few weeks want a half way meet? LOL "thats a Joke Joyce" LOL But truly interested in your truck. can you give me some idea of the L/100k you get and the range and L of the fuel tank. I'd be more keen if i did not have to drop a long range tank into it.
0266291076. I'm out to the Simpson in two weeks to evaluate my 4runner in the rough(preparation for a Madigan's line trip next year) If i decide that my upgrade path is a new vehicle I would like to consider this one. Can the Bullbar take a winch?

98 GU DX Patrol TD42 - Price Drop

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Well, looks like the sale is falling through so we are back on the market.

Rear Drawers, UHF have been sold. Price reduced to $14999

ITEM:
98 Nissan GU DX Patrol 4.2 Diesel

CONDITION:
Good. 260'000kms with service history

REASON FOR SELLING:
No use for a large 4x4 anymore

PRICE AND PRICE CONDITIONS:
$14'999 ono


Looking for quick sale locally but willing to also transport for quick sale.

Quote for Perth to Sydney is $1339

EXTRA INFO:
2 Inch Heavy Duty Lift Kit (Lovell Springs OME Shocks)
285/75R16 MTRs 30 - 40 % Tread
Bullbar
Towbar (Reese Hitch Style)
Dual Battery System, Rear Sockets, Rear Anderson Plug for charging Camper/Caravan
Cargo Barrier
Sidesteps (not shown in pics)

LOCATION:
Perth, WA

CONTACT:
Via pm, or 0411167877

http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21459

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I wish I lived in Perth!!! I would like to drive this a bit and feel how it drives. I would be interested indeed. But how to do that? I will be in broken Hill in a few weeks want a half way meet? LOL "thats a Joke Joyce" LOL But truly interested in your truck. can you give me some idea of the L/100k you get and the range and L of the fuel tank. I'd be more keen if i did not have to drop a long range tank into it.
0266291076. I'm out to the Simpson in two weeks to evaluate my 4runner in the rough(preparation for a Madigan's line trip next year) If i decide that my upgrade path is a new vehicle I would like to consider this one. Can the Bullbar take a winch?

It isnt mine. Its from Patrol forum
Give the bloke a call

Lets be honest. if you bought it, and it was a dud, you could sell it and make 5-10k on it.

[GQAndrew]

hey mate, truck is mine.

In terms of economy with my 285 75MTRs i get about 13 -13/5 L/100kms, when i had the BFG ATs(same size) i used to get in the low 10's, somewhere between 10.2 and 11 consistently. Its a great truck at a great price and i cant understand why it aint gone!!! Heaps of emails about it but it all stops there

The fuel tank is a 90L plus the standard 30L sub. So with the MTRs you can get about 800 odd kays, if you swapped back to a normal AT you would be getting around 1100. I remember i used to get about 700 before filling up the main tank which would still have about 15L in it. I was amazed how good it was when i first bought it, put my economy went to shite when i put the wranglers on...

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Its a great truck at a great price and i cant understand why it aint gone!!!

x willions

[MnG2guys]

I must get some of that Noob spry lol

Its a great truck at a great price and i cant understand why it aint gone!!!

x willions

[MnG2guys]

hey mate, truck is mine.

In terms of economy with my 285 75MTRs i get about 13 -13/5 L/100kms, when i had the BFG ATs(same size) i used to get in the low 10's, somewhere between 10.2 and 11 consistently. Its a great truck at a great price and i cant understand why it aint gone!!! Heaps of emails about it but it all stops there

The fuel tank is a 90L plus the standard 30L sub. So with the MTRs you can get about 800 odd kays, if you swapped back to a normal AT you would be getting around 1100. I remember i used to get about 700 before filling up the main tank which would still have about 15L in it. I was amazed how good it was when i first bought it, put my economy went to shite when i put the wranglers on...

Thanks mate, what about the Bull bar? can it take a winch?

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Thanks mate, what about the Bull bar? can it take a winch?

any bar can be MADE to take a winch, but no thats a non winch bar by the look of it.

[GQAndrew]

Thanks mate, what about the Bull bar? can it take a winch?

any bar can be MADE to take a winch, but no thats a non winch bar by the look of it.

Correct, its not a winch bar, i believe its the factory Nissan one.

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