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Hey there, I've been lurking around for a few days searching for stuff relevant to my "new" Troll.

Problem: What da "*%k is ma truck???

VSK0KY260U0487106.

TV (or TY) 260.

KY260FTG (or FTC).

D-RD28 Turbo.

It's a shortarse, plastic back, 5 seater, 5 speed, leaf springs.

First registered in Spain 15-02-1990.

I need info so that I can get relevant manuals and help from you guys.

Ring any bells?

Any info will be gratefully appreciated.

Cheers,

Rinse.

welcome...

I have NFI, but pics may help.

It's a 260. We never got these in Australia that I know of.
It's an updated 160 (MQ/K) so most parts would be 160, but engine bits would be Y60 (GQ) i think....

I think you have a 2.7 litre turbo diesel 260-series Patrol.

This was a Europe-only model.

Does it look like this?

What you got there is a K260 with RD28T (parts are mostly interchangeable from the GQ/Y60 2.8TD). Made in Spain by Ebro and only sold in Europe.
Sheet metal fits from the 160 (MK/MQ), only front fenders and grill are slightly different but can be fitted.
Engine tranny and t-case are interchangeable to the GQ/Y60 with RD28T, you might only have to undo the handbrake assy on the t-case since some of the 260's have the e-brake in the rear drums instead of the t-case.
Axles are C200 front and H233B rear, BUT the rear is centered diff and the housing cannot be changed to the MK/MQ one. Front is the same as the K/W160 (MK/MQ), thrid member in the rear can be changed also.
The rear leafs are a tad different in having the centerpin 30mm more rearwards, hence the whole wheelbase is 30mm longer than the 160's.
The front leaves are totally different and about 150mm longer and parabolic type. There is no known lift suspension for the front of a 260 !!
Good thing, the engine should already have an aux. oil cooler. Eliminate the muffler and you're good to go.

Offroad-Events wrote:What you got there is a K260 with RD28T (parts are mostly interchangeable from the GQ/Y60 2.8TD). Made in Spain by Ebro and only sold in Europe.
Sheet metal fits from the 160 (MK/MQ), only front fenders and grill are slightly different but can be fitted.
Engine tranny and t-case are interchangeable to the GQ/Y60 with RD28T, you might only have to undo the handbrake assy on the t-case since some of the 260's have the e-brake in the rear drums instead of the t-case.
Axles are C200 front and H233B rear, BUT the rear is centered diff and the housing cannot be changed to the MK/MQ one. Front is the same as the K/W160 (MK/MQ), thrid member in the rear can be changed also.
The rear leafs are a tad different in having the centerpin 30mm more rearwards, hence the whole wheelbase is 30mm longer than the 160's.
The front leaves are totally different and about 150mm longer and parabolic type. There is no known lift suspension for the front of a 260 !!
Good thing, the engine should already have an aux. oil cooler. Eliminate the muffler and you're good to go.

Firstly I'd like to say thanks for everone's input so far.

Off Road Events: When you say eliminate muffler, which box are you talking about? There are two. I guess it's the rear one???

As far as suspension lift is concerned, would shackles be an option?

Chimpboy: If my Troll looked as good as that I'd be rapt!
It is the same as far as I can tell but mine looks like it's been through
two world wars and is ready for the next one.

I'll put some photos up in a day or so.

Thanks again folks.

Rinse.

Technically, get rid of both mufflers. It won't be too loud and spin better of the line. I had a straight 2" pipe from front to back for years.
As for the suspension, get the leafs re-arched and add a full length extra leaf out of another 260 to keep it parabolic. This should give you raound 80-90mm of lift, you'll need longer shocks though.