Servicing a GU TD42
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Servicing a GU TD42
Gents
I would like to service my diesel, its been 12 months / 5,700km since the last service.
For now I want to change the engine oil, replace the oil filters and fuel filter. Later will be radiator/cooling system (water looking a bit dirty).
Is there a particular oil i should be using (and why), and does anyone know the correct part numbers for the filters?
Cheers
David
I would like to service my diesel, its been 12 months / 5,700km since the last service.
For now I want to change the engine oil, replace the oil filters and fuel filter. Later will be radiator/cooling system (water looking a bit dirty).
Is there a particular oil i should be using (and why), and does anyone know the correct part numbers for the filters?
Cheers
David
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Re: Servicing a GU TD42
OIL FILTER GUD 2 X Z 292
DIESEL FILTER FRAM 4922
AIR FILTER GUD 1001
It was for my GQ td42
DIESEL FILTER FRAM 4922
AIR FILTER GUD 1001
It was for my GQ td42
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Re: Servicing a GU TD42
Thanks Koos
What is the best oil to use for the TD42?
Reading a lot on the aussie forum, not sure what is available and suitable locally?
What is the best oil to use for the TD42?
Reading a lot on the aussie forum, not sure what is available and suitable locally?
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Re: Servicing a GU TD42
Dave, there are many good oils and people often tend to be fanatical followers of a particular brand.
I have had good results in my Pajero DiD with Caltex Delo 400 as well as with Mobil Delvac. By good results I mean that I have used those products over at least the last 125000 km (first Delvac, then Delo 400 for a while and then back to Delvac) and have enjoyed a smooth running, quiet motor that seams very healthy and nowhere near the end of its life at 200000 km. I know this is not super scientific. I know of many other Delo 400 followers.
I have had good results in my Pajero DiD with Caltex Delo 400 as well as with Mobil Delvac. By good results I mean that I have used those products over at least the last 125000 km (first Delvac, then Delo 400 for a while and then back to Delvac) and have enjoyed a smooth running, quiet motor that seams very healthy and nowhere near the end of its life at 200000 km. I know this is not super scientific. I know of many other Delo 400 followers.
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Re: Servicing a GU TD42
I use Caltex Delo 400 as well because it makes the engine run smoothly and pretty quietly (for a 4.2 diesel forklift motor). I've tried a few different oils and Delo seems to be the "smoothest". I change oil every 5000km's though...so probably not a very good representative sample.
There are two different lengths of oil filter for the TD42 (for both GUD and FRAM), I use the long FRAM one which has the part number PH2850. I can't remember the fuel filter part # offhand....but I can have a look if you want? Remember that you will have to prime the fuel filter once it's been replaced.
There are two different lengths of oil filter for the TD42 (for both GUD and FRAM), I use the long FRAM one which has the part number PH2850. I can't remember the fuel filter part # offhand....but I can have a look if you want? Remember that you will have to prime the fuel filter once it's been replaced.
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Re: Servicing a GU TD42
Hi SRXy,the oil filter # you quote,are that the shorter one?
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Re: Servicing a GU TD42
Ja...add another vote for Delo 400....a very good oil. If I can`t find Delo 400, then Mobil Delvac MX is also decent.
@Frans: The Fram PH2850 is the same length as a GUD Z292. I was given the shorter ones accidentally once, but I can`t recall the part number. I figure bigger is better, so didn`t use them I exchanged them for the longer ones.
@Frans: The Fram PH2850 is the same length as a GUD Z292. I was given the shorter ones accidentally once, but I can`t recall the part number. I figure bigger is better, so didn`t use them I exchanged them for the longer ones.
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Re: Servicing a GU TD42
Frans,tour de frans wrote:Hi SRXy,the oil filter # you quote,are that the shorter one?
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The part number I quoted is for the long ones. I feel the same as ross...I prefer the idea of a big filter (more surface area for the filter) and it's also easier to get hold of to put in and take out! I also got given the shorter one initially.
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Re: Servicing a GU TD42
Ended up servicing on Friday as on Thursday evening, after seeing Russ's Patrol in the snow, decided I was going to the Drakensburg.
Replaced oil and filters, used Delo 400 and GUD Z292 filters (larger than the PH2850).
Replaced diesel filter, GUD188.
I struggled like you cannot believe to the darn filters off patience was needed in abundance!!
For the diesel filter, ended up taking out the entire mechanism, secured it in a vice, and hammered through a screw driver.... worked like a charm!!
Needless to say, in 5000km if it is that difficult again; ill only have myself to blame !!
Next on the list is cooling system, geabox and diff oils - any advice on these items?
Cheers
David
Replaced oil and filters, used Delo 400 and GUD Z292 filters (larger than the PH2850).
Replaced diesel filter, GUD188.
I struggled like you cannot believe to the darn filters off patience was needed in abundance!!
For the diesel filter, ended up taking out the entire mechanism, secured it in a vice, and hammered through a screw driver.... worked like a charm!!
Needless to say, in 5000km if it is that difficult again; ill only have myself to blame !!
Next on the list is cooling system, geabox and diff oils - any advice on these items?
Cheers
David
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An ox, but with balls !!!
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Re: Servicing a GU TD42
Dave.... did you ever change your diff, gearbox and transfer box oils?
If so what oils did you use.... GL 5 or GL 4etc. I ask cause I tink I should do mine !!.... I don't know when last it was done either.
If so what oils did you use.... GL 5 or GL 4etc. I ask cause I tink I should do mine !!.... I don't know when last it was done either.
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