Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Hi, trying to decide on a what 4b to buy. Im after a bit of info on ST30 Engines. Power, life expectancy, econamy, and average price on say 1991 model?
Thanks Tim.

What motor is an ST30 and what is it in??

This sort of thing.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1991-Nissan-Patr ... dZViewItem

Thats an RB30 mate similar engine to VL commodore and R31 skyline but has a different fuel system they run a carby setup but it is a good reliable engine and not prone to many problems but im unsure on the power or economy of it in the patrols.

Thought as much, wasn't 100% as i didn't know they came in carby version.
Is that a decent price for one of those?

Depends what your looking for, A nice truck that will take you every where or a highway cruiser.

For that sort of money you could have a TD with a bit of a rough body.

I paid $4k for my GQ LWB wagon and have since spent $2k on it.
Its TD 4.2L bit rough but until tonight I have never had to pulled out of anything I attemped and I try some stupid tracks.

Just some food for thought.

Personally I wouldnt even consider a Petrol GQ for any thing over $2 to $3k.

Nick

TD is prefered, but i dont think i have ever seen one for $4000. how many kms before its too many on a 4.2 TD? And not after a highway cruiser, i prefer it has dents then i dont have to worry about the body.

Serviced every 5000kms a TD42 will generally last 500,000 - 600, 000kms. Having said that though once they get over the 300,000kms showing on the clock ait is always a good idea to have a mechanical inspection done on the engine (compression, etc) as evrybody selling one will tell you it has been serviced every 5000kms - nobody is every going to say yeah I only service it every 20,000kms or when ever I remember.