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Gu patrol ?

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Gu patrol ?

Post by Luv to 4B »

Im thinking that its time to start saving and think about updating to a more comfy rig. I was thinking of the series 1 GU patrol, about late 97 or early 98 in probably the 2.8 turbo D. Does anyone have experience with these vehicles? Im thinking I'll try and buy one from auction, the money ill save im hoping to put into the mods?
Reliability? Are they easy to work on with reasonable mech knowledge? Capability? What are the best mods? Is it worth paying the extra for the ST as opposed to the DX?
My mind is like a steel trap....quite dangerous because i forget where i left it.
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Post by ozy1 »

search the nissan threads , seek and ye will find
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Post by Daisy »

NOooooooo not the 2.8 turbo diesel!!!!!!!!
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Post by ozy1 »

there is nothing wrong with the 2.8td, but i would still recomend the 4.2
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Post by Daisy »

ozy1 wrote:there is nothing wrong with the 2.8td, but i would still recomend the 4.2


I agree with you mate.

Nothing wrong with them. Just they are not built to handle towing heavy loads. And they'are an awesome 4x4 when mated with crawler gearing ;)

Bit expensive when you get a burnt clutch/ cooked head, so on.

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Post by MQ080 »

GQ wrote:NOooooooo not the 2.8 turbo diesel!!!!!!!!

I've never come across anyone super happy with the 2.8. If you plan on keeping the truck in the long run (as you sound) spend the extra as the problems associated with the 4.2 are much easier to repair and more info is out there on them.

But if all this makes no sence just remember Nissan "improved" the 2.8 6cyl by replacing it with a 3L 4cyl! Now if that's not a sign I don't know what is ;)

Steer clear and go 4.2!
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